Name: "Panic on Piedmont Street: The Cocoanut Grove Disaster of 1942"
Start: 2026-05-11T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-05-11T20:00:00-04:00
Location: Aeronaut Brewing Company

"Panic on Piedmont Street: The Cocoanut Grove Disaster of 1942"

Somerville Museum

Aeronaut Brewing Company

<p>"In1942, Boston's most famous "hotspot" was the Cocoanut Grove, in the Bay Village. Everyone who was anyone went to the Cocoanut Grove; and at least 900 people were jammed into the place on the evening of Saturday, November 28--when the worst nightclub fire in U.S. history struck the Grove with terrible suddenness and ferocity. How could this have happened? And how did Bostonians turn a disaster into positive reforms that still affect us today? Come listen as we relate the incidents of recklessness and heroism that make up the story of the Cocoanut Grove."</p>

Kindness Rocks! Indigenous Stories & Painting Stones

Jane's Walk: Assembly Row - A Historical Perspective

330 Canal St

Faces, Spaces & Places Opening Reception

Milk Row Cemetery: History Unlocked Drop-In Chats

Milk Row Cemetery

The Powder House: History Unlocked Drop-in Chats

Nathan Tufts Park

Our {communityGuidelinesLink} describe the sort of content we prohibit on Eventbrite. If you suspect an event may be in violation, you can report it to us so we can investigate.

To report other categories of prohibited or illegal content, submit {link}

"Panic on Piedmont Street: The Cocoanut Grove Disaster of 1942"

More events from Somerville Museum

Follow organizers to get events picked for you

Kindness Rocks! Indigenous Stories & Painting Stones

Jane's Walk: Assembly Row - A Historical Perspective

Faces, Spaces & Places Opening Reception

Milk Row Cemetery: History Unlocked Drop-In Chats

The Powder House: History Unlocked Drop-in Chats

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Somerville and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.

"Panic on Piedmont Street: The Cocoanut Grove Disaster of 1942"

More events from Somerville Museum

Follow organizers to get events picked for you

Kindness Rocks! Indigenous Stories & Painting Stones

Jane's Walk: Assembly Row - A Historical Perspective

Faces, Spaces & Places Opening Reception

Milk Row Cemetery: History Unlocked Drop-In Chats

The Powder House: History Unlocked Drop-in Chats

You might also like...

Browse more events with different dates, prices, and formats to find your next great experience.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Somerville and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.