5/18 and 6/8: Learn more about this inspiring couple and consider tax refusal and redirection as a response to the Trump agenda
As an all volunteer group, the Nelson Legacy Project offers visits and speakers whenever possible as well as help hosting community listening sessions for the audio documentary "Eyes on Freedom: The evolving gifts of simple, nonviolent living."
Below is a list of events which the public is encouraged to attend. Additionally we welcome you to fill out our request form so someone can get in touch with you regarding visits to the homestead, speakers for your events, and planning community listening sessions.
Events at The Nelson Homestead
Comprehensive Nonviolence and Tax Refusal Workshop
Sunday, May 18, 2025, 2-5pm
This gathering is geared toward folks who are being introduced to the Nelsons for the first time. The 3-hour session involves touring the homestead, discussing the Nelsons’ lifestyle, and a consideration of tax refusal and tax redirection as a response to the Trump agenda. Registration is required and spots are limited.
Comprehensive Nonviolence and Tax Refusal Workshop
Sunday, June 8, 2025, 2-5pm
This gathering is geared toward folks who are being introduced to the Nelsons for the first time. The 3-hour session involves touring the homestead, discussing the Nelsons’ lifestyle, and a consideration of tax refusal and tax redirection as a response to the Trump agenda. Registration is required and spots are limited.
Additional Events
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 11am-12:30pm:
Community listening event for "Eyes on Freedom" audio documentary
Part of the National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee's spring virtual conference (registration required)
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Friday, May 30, 2025, 1-3pm
"Eyes on Freedom" audio documentary listening session at the Greenfield Senior Center
Request Form
Fill out our request form to inquire about scheduling a speaker, homestead visit, etc.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 7pm in the Brooks Memorial Library (Brattleboro, VT):
Community listening event for "Eyes on Freedom" audio documentary
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Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 7pm in the Montague Center Library
Community listening event for "Eyes on Freedom" audio documentary
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Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 5pm in the Pelham Public Library
Community listening event for "Eyes on Freedom" audio documentary
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Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 4:30pm in the Peace & Justice Center (Burlington, VT)
Community listening event for "Eyes on Freedom" audio documentary
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Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 6pm in the West Village Meetinghouse (Westminister, VT):
Community listening event for "Eyes on Freedom" audio documentary
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Saturday, April 19, 2025, 2-5pm
This 3-hour session at the Nelsons' homestead is geared toward folks that are familiar with the Nelsons but who wish to take a deeper dive into exploring nonviolence as a way of life, simple living, and war tax refusal. The driving question: What can we learn from the Nelsons that might be relevant to the times in which we live? Registration is required and spots are limited.