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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T160000
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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;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271219
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SUMMARY:Witness: Hingham in the Age of Revolution
DESCRIPTION:As the Nation marks 250 years of independence\, Witness: Hingham in the Age of Revolution explores how one New England town experienced the ideas\, contradictions\, and upheavals of the American Revolution. Through the lives of Hingham’s residents– white and Black\, free and enslaved– this immersive new exhibit traces the ups & downs forging of a nation.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/witness-hingham-in-the-age-of-revolution-2/
LOCATION:Hingham Heritage Museum\, Main Street 34\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Commemoration,Exhibit,Women's History
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101
DTSTAMP:20260403T195250
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SUMMARY:Forging Independence | Building a Nation
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution\, the New Bedford Whaling Museum will open a new suite of conjoined galleries in that explore stories of independence\, struggle\, and citizenship in the region during the late colonial and early Republican period (1760-1830). \nForging Independence | Building a Nation introduces connections between historical events and pressing issues of today\, asking visitors to consider what ideas are embodied in the terms and ideas of Independence and Nationhood. Words like patriotism\, freedom\, taxation\, citizenship\, liberty\, equality\, justice\, tolerance\, and independence serve as keystones within the installation to encourage thoughtful engagement with concepts that transcend the past and directly connect with our present. Associations forged between objects\, concepts\, and individuals broach insightful civic-minded questions about what it means to be “American.” What did colonial citizens think America should or would be\, and how do we today continue to ask those questions and shape that outcome today? \nForging Independence | Building a Nation outlines important regional historical events of the American Revolution\, including the Boston Tea Party\, which happened on the locally built and owned vessel the Dartmouth\, and Grey’s raid\, encompassing the defense of Fort Phoenix\, the siege and burning of Bedford Village\, and the Bombardment of Fairhaven. The installation frames these war-time events within larger state-wide and national arcs\, including the Stamp Tax Crisis\, Battle of Bunker Hill\, Occupation of Boston\, Massachusetts statehood\, the adoption of the State Bill of Rights\, and early activities tied to nation building. What did it mean to discard a system of governance and colonial allegiance and establish a new country? How did people grapple with and make sense of the revolutionary period and what came after? What ideas and tenets became pillars of that era\, how are their legacies felt today\, and what complications or tensions arose in that space of negotiation? \nThe project relies on the Museum’s expansive permanent collection to center and share diverse stories and experiences from Massachusetts\, consider the promises and challenges of the American Revolution\, and makes connections between past and present. The exhibition utilizes artifacts and archival sources to illuminate the stories of a broad range of individuals\, from local merchants who skirted blockades and traded as privateers to the narratives of private citizens and regional residents\, including men\, women and children of different classes\, ages\, ethnic and racial backgrounds\, and status\, immigrants\, Indigenous people\, and enslaved and free people of color. The exhibition includes the voices and stories of those who served in the American militia\, were passionate Revolutionaries\, outright ambivalent about Independence\, or avid British Loyalists.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/forging-independence-building-a-nation/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Exhibit,Indigenous History,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T090000
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SUMMARY:Protest and Promise - The American Revolution in Lexington
DESCRIPTION:This ongoing exhibit highlights Lexington’s pivotal role in the American Revolution as the site of the conflict’s opening battle and a powerful symbol of colonial resistance to British rule. \nLexington’s significance lies not only in this first battle but also in what it represented. The town embodied the colonies’ growing determination to defend their rights and resist British authority.
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260803
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SUMMARY:The Revolutionary Journey of William Rotch Sr.
DESCRIPTION:A special exhibition of selections from the Historical Graphic Novel Quaker Whaler Traitor Spy! by Dr. Sarah Crabtree\, Illustrated by Melissa Philley. \nWilliam Rotch was one of the unluckiest men of the eighteenth century.  Accused of treason four times by three governments in two decades (1775 – 1795)\, he became a cautionary tale for any who dared dissent.  A member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)\, and thus a pacifist\, he vehemently opposed the wars for independence and empire during the late eighteenth century. But William Rotch was also one of the luckiest men of the eighteenth century.  Whaling was an exceptional industry in that the factory was a floating one.  Ships could be at sea for years at a time\, staffed with a motley crew\, frequenting ports the world over.  Rotch shrewdly used these factors to his advantage\, amassing a fortune by exploiting the very political fragmentation he so adamantly protested. Beginning with the Boston Tea Party\, the Rotches stretched the bounds of acceptable business practice by claiming residency – simultaneously – in three different countries.  This tactic landed Rotch in court almost as frequently as his antiwar stance\, but here too he won acquittal. \nSo was William Rotch a Quaker? A whaler? A traitor?  A spy?  This exhibit invites the viewer – you! – to decide which label best describes him.  Along the way\, we’ll revisit some famous (and infamous!) events and we’ll hear from a few characters you’ve definitely heard of and some maybe you haven’t.  What we hope is that you’ll agree his-story is a way of reapproaching how history is made – a story that is as much about who and what we remember as how and why we remember them.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-revolutionary-journey-of-william-rotch-sr/
LOCATION:The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum\, County Street 396\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T120000
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Run
DESCRIPTION:In April 2026\, Patrick Atkinson\, a Scottish Rite Freemason from Delaware\, will lace up his running shoes and set out on a monumental journey\, running from Wilmington\, Delaware\, to Lexington\, Massachusetts. This isn’t just a physical test of endurance. It’s a fundraiser to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, and a tribute to the role many Freemasons played in the American Revolution\, 250 years ago. \nPatrick\, an experienced long-distance runner\, will run 333 miles over 8 days. His route will take him through many areas that witnessed historic events during the American Revolution. Patrick is undertaking this extraordinary journey\, running 50-60 miles a day\, to raise awareness about the museum\, to mark the events surrounding the founding of the United States and—most importantly—to connect with people\, history\, and Freemasons along the way. \nPatrick will end his journey by running through historic downtown Lexington and arriving at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library at 12 PM on April 11.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolutionary-run/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T160000
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SUMMARY:Patriotic PEEPS Diorama Contest
DESCRIPTION:Diorama Drop-Off: April 10-18\nPublic Voting: April 21 – May 9 \nCreate a patriotic PEEPS scene in celebration of the Revolutionary Library Crawl and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! \nA diorama is a miniature model with three-dimensional figures. Create a diorama that depicts a scene from the past 250 years of America. You are not limited to the Revolution\, so feel free to get creative with exploring highlights from US history. \nGuidelines:\n– One entry per person or team.\n– Entries must be submitted with entry form.\n– All characters should be portrayed by PEEPS.\n– Dioramas must be made in a standard shoe box\, maximum dimensions 14″x10″.\n– All entries must be family-friendly\, in good taste\, and of solid construction.\n– Please give your diorama a title that describes the scene portrayed.\n– Dioramas must be dropped off at the Circulation Desk April 10-April 18. Late entries will not be accepted.\n– Dioramas must be picked up by May 15. Projects left after this date will be disposed. \nPEEPS will be on display and open for voting during the Revolutionary Library Crawl\, April 21 – May 9. One winner from each entry category will be selected to receive a prize. \nEntry form available here:\nhttps://hwlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Patriotic-Peeps-Diaorama-Contest.pdf \nInformation on the Revolutionary Library Crawl available here:\nhttps://hwlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Revolutionary-Library-Crawl-Passport.pdf
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/patriotic-peeps-diorama-contest/
LOCATION:Hamilton-Wenham Public Library\, 14 Union Street\, South Hamilton\, 01982\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTSTAMP:20260403T195250
CREATED:20260318T141727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T141727Z
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SUMMARY:For Love! For Liberty! A New Musical
DESCRIPTION:Step into the winter of 1775–76 and experience the extraordinary true story that helped save the American Revolution. For Love! For Liberty! is a vibrant new musical filled with original songs\, dance\, and unforgettable historical characters. \nFollow the journey of young Boston bookseller Henry (Harry) Knox\, who hauled sixty tons of cannon across frozen lakes and mountains to General Washington’s army—an audacious mission that changed the course of history. At the heart of the story is Lucy Knox\, who defies her loyalist family\, sacrifices her fortune\, and sustains Harry’s courage with letters\, love\, and cake. \nBridging past and present\, the story unfolds as middle-school history students work with teachers\, grandparents\, and the National Park Service to bring this remarkable moment in American history to life. \n📍 Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\n33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA \nSaturday\, April 11\n4:00 PM & 7:00 PM performances \nBring the whole family for an inspiring theatrical experience celebrating courage\, sacrifice\, and the power of love and liberty! \n✨ History. Music. Revolution. ✨ \nThis production was made possible by MA250 grant from The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism\nStory and Lyrics by Vana Nespor and Music by Clifton (Jerry) Noble\nTickets available at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/for-love-for-liberty-a-musical
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/for-love-for-liberty-a-new-musical-2/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Drama,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Springfield Community Theater of MA":MAILTO:vana.nespor@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T140000
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SUMMARY:"Bedford Answers the Call" Open House
DESCRIPTION:Have you visited the Bedford Historical Society’s exhibit\,” Bedford Answers the Call\,” yet? \nJoin us for a special Open House on April 11 from 8:00–10:15 a.m.\, and again immediately following the Pole Capping Day parade and ceremony. \nOur current exhibit\, “Bedford Answers the Call\,” offers a compelling look at Bedford’s role in the opening chapter of the American Revolution as we commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary. Through powerful stories\, rare artifacts\, and thoughtfully curated displays\, the exhibit highlights Bedford’s militia and minutemen\, the families who supported them\, and the sacrifices made on the first day of the Revolution. \nA companion display at the Bedford Free Public Library highlights the history of the present-day Bedford Minuteman Company. \nIf you haven’t stopped by yet\, we hope you will. The 250th anniversary is the perfect time to rediscover Bedford’s Revolutionary roots.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/bedford-answers-the-call-open-house/
LOCATION:Bedford Historical Society\, South Road 16\, Bedford\, Massachusetts\, 01730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T185703Z
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SUMMARY:1776: Declaring Independence
DESCRIPTION:Featuring manuscripts\, artifacts\, and rarely seen treasures\, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history.  \nIn 1776\, people grappled with ideas of liberty\, loyalty\, and the role of government in society. Private letters\, intimate diaries\, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten copies of the Declaration by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson as well as multiple early printings\, including a rare Dunlap broadside. On and off the page\, we explore how it echoed across the commonwealth and around the world\, reshaping the colonists’ chances of launching a new nation. How did the Declaration change Americans’ quest for liberty\, then and now? We invite visitors to trace the Declaration’s complex legacy as a national beacon for celebration and protest. \nCheck here for closures and more admission information: https://www.masshist.org/visit/hours-and-admission
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/1776-declaring-independence/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T130000
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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-2/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:Custom House Maritime Museum\, Water Street 25\, Newburyport\, Massachusetts\, 01950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T150000
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SUMMARY:Open House and 50th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an open house marking the end of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library’s 50th anniversary celebration! \nVisit exhibitions that examine the museum’s collection over the past 50 years and Lexington’s role in the American Revolution\, see a replica of the cannon Henry Knox brought from Ticonderoga to Dorchester on loan from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts\, welcome ultra runner Patrick Atkinson as he arrives in Lexington at the conclusion of his 333-mile Revolutionary Run from Delaware to Massachusetts\, witness the burial of a time capsule for 2075\, and more. \nAdmission is free. Light lunch served. Registration is not required. Help us celebrate the end of our 50th anniversary year and look ahead to the next 50 years! \nProgram for the Day (join us at any time): \n10AM-3PM\, Open House \n11AM\, Time Capsule Ceremony Come see our 50th anniversary time capsule buried—not to be opened until 2075! \n12PM\, Celebrate the Revolutionary Run Welcome ultramarathoner Patrick Atkinson as he concludes his 333 mile run from Wilmington\, DE to Lexington\, MA \n2PM\, Noble Train of Artillery Encampment and Ceremonial Entrustment of the Hamilton 250 Cannon \nPlus\, “FOR LOVE! FOR LIBERTY!” A musical about Henry Knox. Performances at 4PM and 7PM. Tickets required.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/open-house-and-50th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195250
CREATED:20260224T201048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T201048Z
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SUMMARY:The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement
DESCRIPTION:Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House\, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society\, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 and 1776—a moment defined by uncertainty\, debate\, and decisions that would reshape the world.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-road-to-revolution-massachusetts-and-the-independence-movement/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:Old State House\, 206 Washington St\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195250
CREATED:20260213T155106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T155106Z
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SUMMARY:AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage
DESCRIPTION:In Stoneham\, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. \nThis self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past\, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. \nWhy did a quiet night at the Bernard Cogan House erupt into controversy that changed a neighborhood? Who vanished beneath the glowing beacon of Stoneham’s eerily beautiful gas station? What explains the perfectly preserved pencil marks under the Warren Sweetser House staircase? \nMove between centuries as you cross storied main streets and hidden lanes. Each step peels back another layer of rebellion\, ambition\, and intrigue\, letting Stoneham rise up around you as never before. \nTap play and see how deep Stoneham’s shadows can stretch. The secrets are waiting.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/audatours-stoneham-audio-tour-timeless-tales-of-historic-pride-and-heritage/2026-04-11/
LOCATION:Nobility Hill Historic District\, Stoneham\, Massachusetts\, 02180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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GEO:42.4766331;-71.0913748
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195250
CREATED:20260311T205702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T205702Z
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SUMMARY:Rendezvous with Rachel Revere Featuring Judith Kalaora
DESCRIPTION:It is May 2\, 1775\, and Rachel Revere has only heard from her beloved husband Paul once since his legendary midnight ride on April 18.  Isolated by the Siege of Boston\, Rachel desperately tries to form a plan to escape the reach of the British Regular Army in Boston with seven children in tow. In this living history  program\, you will help Rachel as she carefully considers the dangers and demands of her options. Find out if Rachel is successful in her perilous mission to reunite her family amidst an American Revolution.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/rendezvous-with-rachel-revere-featuring-judith-kalaora/
LOCATION:Springfield Armory National Historic Site\, One Armory Square\, Springfield\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Springfield Armory National Historic Site":MAILTO:spar_interpretation@nps.gov
GEO:42.1073251;-72.5813903
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195250
CREATED:20260318T141531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T141531Z
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SUMMARY:Acton 250 Committee presents:  Acton Center Walking Tour with Amy Cole
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Acton 250 Committee and the Amy Cole for a walking tour of Acton Center.   Professional tour leader Amy Cole grew up near Acton Center and has a wide ranging-interest in Acton’s unique history. Walking Acton’s historic civic center\, you will learn about the people\, places and practices that shaped the town’s history and our nation’s as well. Topics include Native American history\, the role of the church\, the importance of Captain Isaac Davis and the Acton Minutemen\, nearby historic buildings\, memorials and more.  \nThe walk is free\, but you must register as the walk is limited to 25 people.  \nRegister here: https://tinyurl.com/Apr11-Acton250.  \nPlease meet Amy at the Acton Memorial Library parking lot at 12:50 PM.  \nPlease see https://www.actonma.gov/250 for more programming information and don’t forget our Acton250 store at https://tinyurl.com/ACTON250STORE.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/acton-250-committee-presents-acton-center-walking-tour-with-amy-cole/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, Main Street 486\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Acton 250 Committee":MAILTO:acton250@acton-ma.gov
GEO:42.4866088;-71.4333687
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195250
CREATED:20260129T223442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T223528Z
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SUMMARY:Vivo Performing Arts Presents: I Dream A World Youth Choral Showcase
DESCRIPTION:This must-see event for the United States’ 250th anniversary year brings together a stage full of talented young singers\, the words of American literary luminaries\, two amazing Boston-based cellists\, and the world premiere of a new choral work by B.E. Boykin. \nEach youth choir presents a unique musical setting of Langston Hughes’ poem “I Dream A World\,” in compositions by esteemed composers Rollo Dilworth\, Mike Block\, Andre Thomas\, Dan Welcher\, and more. \nThe program also brings new life to the words of Boston’s Phillis Wheatley—a brilliant poet\, trans-Atlantic literary celebrity\, and the first published African American author. Cellists Mike Block and Francesca McNeeley collaborate for a stirring arrangement of Wheatley’s “A Farewell to America\,” while composer B.E. Boykin and author Brittny Ray Crowell set other Wheatley texts to music for the assembled choirs. \nfeaturing\nBoston Children’s Chorus\nBoston City Singers\nHandel and Haydn Society Youth Choruses Chamber Choir\nMike Block cello\nFrancesca McNeeley cello
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/vivo-performing-arts-presents-i-dream-a-world-youth-choral-showcase/
LOCATION:Roxbury Community College Media Arts Center\, Columbus Avenue 1234\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vivo Performing Arts":MAILTO:boxoffice@vivoperformingarts.org
GEO:42.3294472;-71.0956457
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Roxbury Community College Media Arts Center Columbus Avenue 1234 Boston Massachusetts 02120 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Columbus Avenue 1234:geo:-71.0956457,42.3294472
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195250
CREATED:20260309T190113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T190113Z
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SUMMARY:An Intimate Evening with Martha and George Washington
DESCRIPTION:Step into the warmth and elegance of the 18th century as we host a special gathering inspired by the hospitality of Martha and George Washington.\nEnjoy an evening of conversation\, refinement\, and colonial charm in a cozy\, historic setting. \nGuests will be treated to a selection of hors d’oeuvres\, along with coffee\, tea\, and fine chocolates—all served in the spirit of early American graciousness. \n🎟 A purchased ticket of $30 is required for admission.\nThis exclusive event offers limited space to preserve its intimate atmosphere.\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-intimate-evening-with-martha-george-washington-tickets-1982625301648?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl \nJoin us for a memorable night that blends history\, flavor\, and fellowship.\nThis program is supported in part by the Fall River Cultural Council a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council a state agency.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/an-intimate-evening-with-martha-and-george-washington/
LOCATION:Lafayette-Durfee House\, Cherry Street 94\, Fall River\, Massachusetts\, 02722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lafayette-DurfeeHouse":MAILTO:fi1755rw@yahoo.com
GEO:41.7059568;-71.1571145
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lafayette-Durfee House Cherry Street 94 Fall River Massachusetts 02722 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Cherry Street 94:geo:-71.1571145,41.7059568
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195251
CREATED:20260331T150907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T150907Z
UID:10007314-1775934000-1775941200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Concord Band Presents Jazz Vocalist Amanda Carr and a New Composition at Spring Pops
DESCRIPTION:Jazz singer Amanda Carr\, an audience favorite\, returns for the Concord Band’s annual Spring Pops concert on Saturday\, April 11\, 7:00 PM at the 51 Walden Performing Arts Center in Concord. The program features Ms. Carr and her fresh interpretations from the Great American Songbook and New York themed songs. The Band also will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with composer Clare Grundman’s classic work\, Spirit of ’76. Another special highlight is Lilly’s Story\, the premiere of a unique composition inspired by a 12-year-old from Brockton\, named Lilly\, and her family. \nMs. Carr will perform Cheek to Cheek by Irving Berlin\, as well as Cole Porter’s Night and Day and Anything Goes.  Amanda also performs vocals on Billy Joel’s New York State of Mind\, and a song that Amanda wrote called Maybe.  With five jazz vocal recordings\, Ms. Carr continues to perform as a solo artist and guest host. A true collaborator\, Amanda Carr is a coach for vocal students while still writing and composing music. \nThe Concord Band collaborated with Sing Me A Story\, an organization that commissioned Boston Conservatory student composer\, Luciano Lopez-Parnetti\, to present Lilly’s Story\, a new composition that celebrates Lilly’s love of family\, food and music.  In her story\, Lilly imagines a world where differences are not questioned\, but embraced.  Lilly’s personal narrative is reflected in Lopez-Parnetti’s intriguing composition through a harmonically rich wall of sound\, punctuated rhythms and overlapping patterns.  A remarkable photo montage\, created by Lilly herself\, will be on display at the concert. The montage explores what it feels like when others make assumptions about her mixed identity\, and the challenges of not always feeling fully seen or understood. Both Lilly’s family and composer Lopez-Parnetti will attend the premiere performance. \nContinuing with the New York theme\, the Concord Band will evoke the vibrant and frenetic energy of New York City with Warren Barker’s New York: 1927\, together with selections from Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story.   \nThe Concord Band’s Spring Pops concert\, conducted by Music Director James O’Dell\, will be open seating at the 51 Walden Performing Arts Center in Concord\, 7:00 PM\, Saturday\, April 11th.  The audience is invited to enjoy complimentary refreshments in the lobby at intermission and after the concert.  Tickets are $25 for adults\, $10 for kids 12 and under\, and can be reserved at www.ticketstage.com/concordband
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord-band-presents-jazz-vocalist-amanda-carr-and-a-new-composition-at-spring-pops/
LOCATION:51 Walden Performing Arts Center\, Walden Street 51\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord Band":MAILTO:publicity@concordband.org
GEO:42.4590037;-71.348977
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=51 Walden Performing Arts Center Walden Street 51 Concord MA 01742 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Walden Street 51:geo:-71.348977,42.4590037
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195251
CREATED:20260326T221809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T221809Z
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SUMMARY:Naughty Newton at Night: Hamilton's World
DESCRIPTION:Join Historic Newton for the historic cocktail party of the year! This year Naughty Newton at Night will celebrate all things Alexander Hamilton and Hamilton the musical. \nEnjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres while exploring the more scandalous sides of the 18th century. What was the favorite alcoholic drink of New England in the 1700s? Did Martha Washington really have a pet tomcat named after Alexander Hamilton? Did George Washington prefer boxers or briefs? Just how many children did Ben Franklin have (and what was contraception like?)?  \nGet the scoop on all the 18th-century gossip! This interactive event is 21+. Wear your favorite cocktail party outfit or historic costumes for a chance to win the “Best Dressed” prize! \nThank you to our corporate sponsor\, Garden Remedies. \nAll proceeds support the work of Historic Newton and our mission to connect our community with its history.  \nTickets can be purchased at https://bit.ly/NNatN26
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/naughty-newton-at-night-hamiltons-world/
LOCATION:Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds\, 286 Waverley Avenue\, Newton\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Newton":MAILTO:events@historicnewton.org
GEO:42.346001;-71.1807869
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