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West End Museum Welcomes Author Frances McNamara Tonight, April 20

In 1919, a giant molasses tank erupted and spilled two million gallons of the sticky, gooey substance throughout the North End and parts of the West End, killing 21 people. Boston author Frances McNamara will join The West End Museum to talk about her newest historical novel set during the crisis, called “Molasses Murder in a Nutshell” The program is Thursday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m. at The HBU50 Community Room, 52 Causeway St.