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SUMMARY:Protest and Promise - The American Revolution in Lexington
DESCRIPTION:After years of tension between Great Britain and its North American colonies\, a skirmish on the town green in Lexington\, Massachusetts broke long-held bonds and ignited the American Revolutionary War. In an unprecedented moment in 1775\, ordinary people in Lexington made extraordinary choices. An entire community—women\, men\, black\, white\, young\, old\, enslaved\, and free—helped spark a revolution. Two hundred and fifty years later\, Americans continue to remember April 19\, 1775\, as a moment when everyday people shaped history. This exhibition explores the events of April 19\, 1775\, with images\, objects\, and an in-depth look at this watershed event and how it has been remembered.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/protest-and-promise-the-american-revolution-in-lexington/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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SUMMARY:The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings
DESCRIPTION:1776 was more than a turning point; it marked the birth of a new world order. A bold line was drawn as ordinary people made extraordinary decisions\, declaring independence from the most powerful empire on earth. Driven by youthful fire\, they believed in the promise of liberty more than they feared the cost of pursuing it.\nHistoric Beverly proudly presents The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings\, a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition of artworks commissioned to illustrate Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Sr.’s landmark book.\nThese paintings are featured in Ken Burns’ upcoming documentary The American Revolution. The exhibit will be on display at the Cabot House from September 6\, 2025 to July 4\, 2026. Tickets are free and open to the public.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-american-revolution-a-story-of-the-war-in-28-paintings/
LOCATION:Historic Beverlys Cabot House\, 117 Cabot Street\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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SUMMARY:The Continental Arsenal at Springfield Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Established by General George Washington and General Henry Knox in 1777\, the Continental Arsenal at Springfield was a critical part of the supply network for the fledgling Continental Army. The enlisted men and officers assigned there fabricated and supplied all manner of military supplies throughout the Revolutionary War. Explore rarely seen collections and historic documents to learn why Henry Knox called this place “one of the most proper spots in America on every account.”
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-continental-arsenal-at-springfield-exhibit/
LOCATION:Springfield Armory National Historic Site\, One Armory Square\, Springfield\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T080000
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SUMMARY:Paul Revere & Friends™ at Historic Wayside Inn
DESCRIPTION:Historic Wayside Inn Welcomes Free Family Fun at Apple Fest — Featuring Paul Revere & Friends™ \nSudbury\, Massachusetts — Saturday\, September 20\, 2025 — The storied charm of the historic Wayside Inn will come alive this Apple Fest with a delightful blend of history\, humor\, and wholesome entertainment — and it’s all free for the whole family! \nAt 11:00 AM\, guests are invited to enjoy one full hour of strolling ventriloquism and edutainment with ♫♬ Paul Revere & Friends™\, the beloved creation of Boston’s National Award-Winning Ventriloquist Kevin Driscoll. Known for his captivating mix of music\, comedy\, and historical storytelling\, Kevin brings to life a colorful cast of puppets — each with its own wit and charm. \nWhile there’s no historical record that Paul Revere owned a talking dog\, audiences will quickly agree that Doug The Talking Dog might just be the most entertaining “what if” in colonial history. \nThis interactive\, laugh-filled performance is designed to delight children and adults alike\, blending New England heritage with lighthearted fun. The event is part of Apple Fest’s full day of seasonal celebration\, all set against the scenic backdrop of one of America’s most treasured historic sites. \nA sneak peek of ♫♬ Paul Revere & Friends™ in action can be enjoyed in this short video:\n \nEvent Details:\n📅 Date: Saturday\, September 20\, 2025\n📍 Location: The Historic Wayside Inn\, Sudbury\, MA\n🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (One hour strolling ventriloquism & edutainment)\n💲 Admission: Free \nCome for the apples\, stay for the laughs — and make some history of your own at Apple Fest!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/paul-revere-friends-at-historic-wayside-inn/2025-09-20/1/
LOCATION:Wayside Inn – 72 Wayside Inn Rd. Sudbury\, MA 01776\, Wayside Inn Road 72\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Event,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Sail on the "Hannah"
DESCRIPTION:Marblehead 250 offers a special way to celebrate our Nation’s history in Marblehead!\nSeptember 21 and 22\, 2025 \nThe Hannah\, the first ship in Washington’s fleet\, was launched in September 1775. To commemorate that important part of Marblehead’s history\, the Fame – very similar in size and appearance to the Hannah – will be docked at Marblehead’s State Street Landing\, 75 Front Street\, from 9 to 10:15 a.m. on Saturday\, September 20\, and Sunday\, September 21. Visitors may board the ship at no charge and experience an 18th century schooner. Crew and members of Marblehead’s Glover’s Regiment will be on hand to tell the story of Hannah and answer questions. \nBOTH mornings we will offer a 90-minute sail from 10:15-11:45 a.m. All tickets are $50\, with proceeds to benefit the Marblehead 250 events for 2025 and 2026. \n• This is a SAIL\, so the route is subject to wind and weather. We sail as far and as fast as we can based on conditions\, and our goal is always to shut off the engine and give our guests an authentic schooner experience. Every trip is different.\n• Guests have the opportunity to raise sails\, take the tiller\, learn knots\, and engage with our knowledgeable crew about Hannah’s and Fame’s interesting histories\, and learn about the many islands\, lighthouses\, forts\, and other sights of Salem Sound. If you’re interested in history\, ask questions! If you’d just as soon relax and enjoy the ride\, you can do that\, too.\n• Book your tickets by calling the Fame at 978-729-7600.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/sail-on-the-hannah/2025-09-20/
LOCATION:State Street Landing\, 75 Front Street\, Marblehead\, MA 01945\, Front Street 75\, Marblehead\, Massachusetts\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration
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SUMMARY:Guided Hike on the Knox Trail in Otis
DESCRIPTION:Western Mass Hilltown Hikers Group Tour\nGuided Hike on the Knox Trail in Otis\nSeptember 20th@10:00 am \nParking: On Norton Street Extension near house #92 Otis\, MA 01253\nDirections: Take Route 23 East or West to the Center of Otis take Norton Road and bear right onto Norton Road Extension to end of road.\nHike Rating: Easy to Moderate 3 miles in and back with very little elevation \nJoin us on a journey on the original “Ye Trodden Path” to follow the footsteps of the men who saved our country. Narrated by Mr. Tom Ragusa\, local historian\, our journey will take us through a section in Otis stopping at each historical location along the way listening to Tom’s amazing stories. During the winter of 1775-1776 Gen George Washington held the high ground around Boston while the British were firmly in control of the city. If Washington had artillery\, he could dislodge the British and retake Boston. The nearest available artillery was at Fort Ticonderoga\, under Continental Army control\, in up-state NY. Gen Henry Knox then was commissioned in Dec 1775\, by Gen Washington to secure these artillery pieces and transport them from NY\, through Massachusetts to Dorchester Heights outside Boston. To do this Gen Knox successfully crossed the Berkshire Mountains and large rivers in winter\, with 59 pieces of artillery. When the artillery arrived in Boston in early March 1776\, Gen Howe realized the hopelessness of his position and evacuated the city. \nWe will hike rain or shine. Registration required. Please Register per car load on https://westernmasshilltownhikers.ticketleap.com Maps and bottled water provided. Well behaved dogs allowed. Event is volunteer lead. Suggested donation is $15. More details are on www.hilltownhikers.com. Please email westernmasshilltownhikers@aol.com or call/text 413-302-0312 if you have any questions. As always be prepared for rocks\, mud and roots\, bring trekking poles!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/guided-hike-on-the-knox-trail-in-otis/
LOCATION:92 Norton Road Extension\, Norton Road Extension 92\, Otis\, MA\, 01253\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Calling All Kids\, Patriots And Sailors: Revolutionary Summer Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:FREE outdoor and indoor activities for kids all summer long \nBuilding on the success of the Road to Revolution partnership programs\, each Saturday from now until the end of September\, the museum will host children’s outdoor and indoor programming. The hugely successful Discovery Center experience will extend out onto the lawn with 15 new activity stations. Rolling River Printmakers of New England will partner this week with an activity station to make prints. A rideable dolphin and elephant\, courtesy of local sculptor Jeff Briggs\, along with a bouncy castle\, pirate boat with water guns\, plus water\, sand and craft tables await. \nThis free program runs from 10 am to 1 pm thanks to generous sponsorship from the Institution for Savings and the Local Cultural Council. \nLooking ahead\, in September\, the museum is pleased to partner with Imagine Studios on a fascinating project to burn and carve out of a pine log and shape into a 20 foot long mishoon (dugout canoe) using traditional methods. Led by Imagine Studios\, Darius Coombs of the Mashpee Wampanoag and Jonathan Petty of the Aquinnah Wampanoag will carve over successive weekends. Sponsored by the New England Foundation for the Arts\, and with in-kind support from New England Development\, the goal is to launch on Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 11. \nWe hope you can join us.–James
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/calling-all-kids-patriots-and-sailors-revolutionary-summer-saturdays-2/2025-09-20/
LOCATION:Custom House Maritime Museum\, Water Street 25\, Newburyport\, Massachusetts\, 01950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T110000
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SUMMARY:Paul Revere & Friends™ at Historic Wayside Inn
DESCRIPTION:Historic Wayside Inn Welcomes Free Family Fun at Apple Fest — Featuring Paul Revere & Friends™ \nSudbury\, Massachusetts — Saturday\, September 20\, 2025 — The storied charm of the historic Wayside Inn will come alive this Apple Fest with a delightful blend of history\, humor\, and wholesome entertainment — and it’s all free for the whole family! \nAt 11:00 AM\, guests are invited to enjoy one full hour of strolling ventriloquism and edutainment with ♫♬ Paul Revere & Friends™\, the beloved creation of Boston’s National Award-Winning Ventriloquist Kevin Driscoll. Known for his captivating mix of music\, comedy\, and historical storytelling\, Kevin brings to life a colorful cast of puppets — each with its own wit and charm. \nWhile there’s no historical record that Paul Revere owned a talking dog\, audiences will quickly agree that Doug The Talking Dog might just be the most entertaining “what if” in colonial history. \nThis interactive\, laugh-filled performance is designed to delight children and adults alike\, blending New England heritage with lighthearted fun. The event is part of Apple Fest’s full day of seasonal celebration\, all set against the scenic backdrop of one of America’s most treasured historic sites. \nA sneak peek of ♫♬ Paul Revere & Friends™ in action can be enjoyed in this short video:\n \nEvent Details:\n📅 Date: Saturday\, September 20\, 2025\n📍 Location: The Historic Wayside Inn\, Sudbury\, MA\n🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (One hour strolling ventriloquism & edutainment)\n💲 Admission: Free \nCome for the apples\, stay for the laughs — and make some history of your own at Apple Fest!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/paul-revere-friends-at-historic-wayside-inn/2025-09-20/2/
LOCATION:Wayside Inn – 72 Wayside Inn Rd. Sudbury\, MA 01776\, Wayside Inn Road 72\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Event,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:The Miracle of the Battle of Saratoga
DESCRIPTION:Presented by William J. Federer\, best-selling author and nationally-known speaker\nPerforming Arts Center\, Brewster\, Cape Cod\nFree\, In person & livestreamed\nPart of a year-long a monthly lecture series celebrating God’s miraculous acts during our nation’s fight for Independence. Each lecture highlights key moments of divine intervention that took place during the Revolutionary War—Remarkable stories of timely reinforcements\, inexplicable weather events\, and the unwavering perseverance of the patriots and militias against overwhelming odds. 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-miracle-of-the-battle-of-saratoga/
LOCATION:Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center\, Southern Eagle Cartway 95\, Brewster\, Massachusetts\, 02631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Speakers
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