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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T093000
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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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CREATED:20250908T181417Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260614T011651
CREATED:20251017T175135Z
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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:20260614T011651
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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;VALUE=DATE:20260219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260803
DTSTAMP:20260614T011651
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T200927Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="The Rotch-Jones-Duff House &amp%3B Garden Museum":MAILTO:lpothier@rjdmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270103T163000
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CREATED:20260305T204622Z
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SUMMARY:Picturing the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Throughout the American War for Independence\, scores of images circumnavigated the globe\, fighting their own battles to establish a comprehensible narrative for the momentous events occurring in British North America. Differences in politics\, disruptions in communication\, and the delay of thousands of miles of distance produced competing and often contradictory accounts. Some images became enduring representations of the conflict. Others faded from memory. \nDrawing from Historic Deerfield’s rich collection of Revolutionary-era materials\, this exhibition explores the diverse ways that 18th-century individuals “pictured” or understood the Revolution as it unfolded. Looking across prints\, drawings\, maps\, broadsides\, portraits\, powder horns\, ceramics\, and satirical cartoons\, Picturing the Revolution highlights how images shaped local and global perceptions of the war: its landscapes\, its actors\, its causes\, and its goals. Mining these complex visual records reveals the often-overlooked importance of pictures in the shift from revolt to revolution\, and in envisioning a future for the new nation. \nThis exhibition has been made possible with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/picturing-the-revolution/
LOCATION:Flynt Center of Early New England Life\, Old Main Street 37\, Deerfield\, Massachusetts\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270103T163000
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CREATED:20260305T205045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T205225Z
UID:10007185-1776504600-1798993800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Dressing the Revolution: Fashion and Politics 1760–1789
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition includes more than 20 garments\, accessories\, textiles\, and prints that illuminate the complex role of clothing at the time of the American Revolution. By posing new questions about fashion’s relationship with class\, race\, and gender\, Dressing the Revolution: Fashion and Politics 1760–1789 places clothing at the center of the political debates\, shedding light on dress as a powerful tool that communicated not just status and identity\, but political affinities during this volatile period. \nThe exhibition begins with a look at the consumer revolution of the mid-18th century when an abundance of highly desirable imported goods\, especially finished cloth and accessories\, became widely available to all levels of society in the Colonies. Fashionable dress connected Colonists with England but also contributed to the construction of personal identities and social status\, while providing the potential for social mobility. \nWhen Britain imposed onerous taxes in the 1760s\, perceptions around wearing fashionable dress began to change. Patriots called for non-importation and nonconsumption of British goods while advocating for more sober\, American-made clothing. Women stepped into new political roles through the many highly publicized spinning bees\, putting action to words in their industry and self sacrifice. While the Homespun Movement remained largely symbolic\, it nevertheless changed the narrative around the public display of clothing. \nFashionable dress remained a topic of heated debate\, and public scrutiny\, when consumption of imported goods resumed after the tariffs were lifted. Clothes\, whether modest or fashionable\, could be read for their political implications. When the Revolution brought closed ports and hardship\, Colonists often made due by maintaining and altering existing clothes and dressing more plainly. The show concludes with a look at dressing in the new Nation and the conflicting urges to balance familiar calls for republican modesty and virtue with a new eagerness for American-produced fashions. \nThis program is made possible by a grant from The Coby Foundation.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/dressing-the-revolution-fashion-and-politics-1760-1789/
LOCATION:Flynt Center of New England Life\, Old Main Street 37\, Deerfield\, Massachusetts\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270102T163000
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SUMMARY:A Town Divided: Deerfield in the Age of Revolution
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition explores how a rural Massachusetts community responded to the upheaval of the late 1760s through the 1780s. Using objects\, documents\, and personal narratives\, it will present multiple perspectives on how Deerfield residents embraced\, rejected\, or questioned Revolutionary ideals. While many associate the Revolution with Boston or battlefield sites\, A Town Divided brings the promises—and contradictions—of the Revolution to life through the lens of a deeply divided rural town in western Massachusetts. \nAs in other communities\, Deerfield’s citizens struggled to adapt to an everchanging social\, political\, and economic landscape as rebellion and war affected villages far from urban centers and coastal cities. In Deerfield\, which was evenly split between Loyalists and Whigs\, conflicts between neighbors upturned lives and polarized the community. By expanding and interpreting Deerfield’s stories\, the exhibition investigates overlooked aspects of the Revolution\, highlighting a period when Americans faced severe challenges but eventually emerged a new nation. \nObjects\, documents\, and voices from the period allow us to access the urgency and uncertainty of the era. The ideals of equality and liberty engaged not only Loyalists and Whigs\, but also rich and poor\, women and children\, African Americans (both free and enslaved)\, and Indigenous people. \nThis program is made possible by a grant from Mass Humanities\, which provided funding through the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/a-town-divided-deerfield-in-the-age-of-revolution/
LOCATION:historic deerfield\, 84B Old Main Street\, Deerfield\, Massachusetts\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011651
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T172415Z
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SUMMARY:Myth and Memory: Stories of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:𝘔𝘺𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘺: 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 brings together material from Historic New England’s vast permanent collection of objects and archival materials to explore the multifaceted history of the American Revolution as it played out in New England. These objects tell the stories of everyday people whose lives were linked by the shared experience of revolution. This exhibition engages with the memories and mythologies embedded in this collection\, calling attention to how we remember the American Revolution and reckon with its legacy. 𝘔𝘺𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘺 spotlights the deeply personal experiences of individuals\, families\, and communities caught up in extraordinary circumstances\, organized around the themes of Resistance\, Loyalty\, Liberty\, and Memory. This intimacy invites audiences to consider what it was like to live through these historic events and to contribute in small and not-so-small ways to the shaping of a new nation.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/myth-and-memory-stories-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Historic New England – Eustis Estate\, 1424 Canton Avenue\, Milton\, 02186\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTSTAMP:20260614T011651
CREATED:20260407T162926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T172739Z
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SUMMARY:Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:To honor this revolutionary history\, we are crafting a free historic statewide event\, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The Scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th\, 2026 and is open to everyone ages 13 and up\, free to play\, and participants can win a variety of prizes.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/brewing-the-revolution-bay-state-scavenger/
LOCATION:Memorial Hall Museum\, Memorial Street 8\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Memorial Hall Museum":MAILTO:mhm@deerfieldmuseum.org
GEO:42.5435076;-72.6026671
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011651
CREATED:20260601T181418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T181418Z
UID:10011369-1780567200-1795104000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Lost Liberties - Broken Promises
DESCRIPTION:” Lost Liberties – Broken Promises” a yearlong exhibit focusing on the enslaved\, indigenous\, displaced Loyalists\, and veterans of Weston who were on the wrong side of history.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/lost-liberties-broken-promises/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:Golden Ball Tavern Museum\, Boston Post Road 662\, Weston\, Massachusetts\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T150000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011651
CREATED:20260518T200243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T200243Z
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SUMMARY:Yarmouth in Revolution Exhibit : the Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum
DESCRIPTION:To mark the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution\, the Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum will present a special exhibition during the summer of 2026.  “Yarmouth In Revolution” will look at what life was like for the townspeople living through the pivotal years of the American Revolution.  We will focus attention on their daily lives: how did political and military events effect them and how did they manage to live ‘normal’ lives during this tumultuous time?  What was life like in this village in the 1760s-1780s?  \nDrawn from the collections of the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth as well as private lenders\, the exhibit will showcase a select number of artifacts associated with Yarmouth’s experiences during the Revolutionary War period.  \nGuided tours are offered Thursday – Saturday at 11:00\, 12:00\, 1:00 and 2:00.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/yarmouth-in-revolution-exhibit-the-captain-bangs-hallet-house-museum/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Captain Bangs Hallet House & Museum\, Strawberry Lane 11\, Yarmouth\, Massachusetts\, 02675\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Historical Society of Old Yarmouth":MAILTO:info@hsoy.org
GEO:41.7048701;-70.2432182
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011651
CREATED:20251007T023308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T023308Z
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SUMMARY:NRM announces landmark exhibition in honor of the U.S. Semiquincentennial
DESCRIPTION:In commemoration of America’s 250th founding\, Norman Rockwell Museum will present Visions of a Nation: 250 Years from Revolution to Rockwell\, from June 6 to October 26\, 2026. This sweeping exhibition will portray how artists—from the Revolutionary era to today–emblazoned the ideals and evolving story of America. Organized around nine foundational themes\, Visions of a Nation will illuminate how iconic imagery created over centuries helped to reflect and shape what it means to be American.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/nrm-announces-landmark-exhibition-in-honor-of-the-u-s-semiquincentennial/
LOCATION:Norman Rockwell Museum\, Glendale Road 9\, Stockbridge\, Massachusetts\, 01262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T150000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011651
CREATED:20260518T200243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T200243Z
UID:10010654-1780743600-1791730800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Yarmouth in Revolution Exhibit : the Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum
DESCRIPTION:To mark the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution\, the Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum will present a special exhibition during the summer of 2026.  “Yarmouth In Revolution” will look at what life was like for the townspeople living through the pivotal years of the American Revolution.  We will focus attention on their daily lives: how did political and military events effect them and how did they manage to live ‘normal’ lives during this tumultuous time?  What was life like in this village in the 1760s-1780s?  \nDrawn from the collections of the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth as well as private lenders\, the exhibit will showcase a select number of artifacts associated with Yarmouth’s experiences during the Revolutionary War period.  \nGuided tours are offered Thursday – Saturday at 11:00\, 12:00\, 1:00 and 2:00.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/yarmouth-in-revolution-exhibit-the-captain-bangs-hallet-house-museum/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:Captain Bangs Hallet House & Museum\, Strawberry Lane 11\, Yarmouth\, Massachusetts\, 02675\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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GEO:41.7048701;-70.2432182
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261126T160000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011651
CREATED:20260601T181418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T181418Z
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SUMMARY:Lost Liberties - Broken Promises
DESCRIPTION:” Lost Liberties – Broken Promises” a yearlong exhibit focusing on the enslaved\, indigenous\, displaced Loyalists\, and veterans of Weston who were on the wrong side of history.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/lost-liberties-broken-promises/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Golden Ball Tavern Museum\, Boston Post Road 662\, Weston\, Massachusetts\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T150000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011651
CREATED:20260518T200243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T200243Z
UID:10010655-1781175600-1792162800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Yarmouth in Revolution Exhibit : the Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum
DESCRIPTION:To mark the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution\, the Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum will present a special exhibition during the summer of 2026.  “Yarmouth In Revolution” will look at what life was like for the townspeople living through the pivotal years of the American Revolution.  We will focus attention on their daily lives: how did political and military events effect them and how did they manage to live ‘normal’ lives during this tumultuous time?  What was life like in this village in the 1760s-1780s?  \nDrawn from the collections of the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth as well as private lenders\, the exhibit will showcase a select number of artifacts associated with Yarmouth’s experiences during the Revolutionary War period.  \nGuided tours are offered Thursday – Saturday at 11:00\, 12:00\, 1:00 and 2:00.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/yarmouth-in-revolution-exhibit-the-captain-bangs-hallet-house-museum/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Captain Bangs Hallet House & Museum\, Strawberry Lane 11\, Yarmouth\, Massachusetts\, 02675\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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GEO:41.7048701;-70.2432182
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T210000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011651
CREATED:20260518T193114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T193114Z
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SUMMARY:Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral
DESCRIPTION:April 1776. The British army has finally left Boston. Now\, nearly a year after his death\, friends and family can finally hold a funeral for Dr. Joseph Warren. \nInside King’s Chapel\, his brother\, his fiancée\, and his good friend Paul Revere gather to mourn Warren and to make sense of their loss. Outside the Chapel\, two Black abolitionists wonder what this revolution will mean for them. A play about memory\, legacy\, and the potential and pitfalls of the American Revolution. \nCome join the King’s Chapel History Program for a thrilling story about freedom\, the life of a man often only recognized for his death\, and the larger fight for freedom\, all at the location where this funeral took place in 1776!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/act-worthy-of-yourselves-a-re-imagining-of-joseph-warrens-funeral-2/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:King’s Chapel\, Tremont Street 58\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Reenactment,Women's History
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=King’s Chapel Tremont Street 58 Boston Massachusetts 02108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Tremont Street 58:geo:-71.0600142,42.3580632
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011651
CREATED:20260518T200243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T200243Z
UID:10010656-1781262000-1792249200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Yarmouth in Revolution Exhibit : the Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum
DESCRIPTION:To mark the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution\, the Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum will present a special exhibition during the summer of 2026.  “Yarmouth In Revolution” will look at what life was like for the townspeople living through the pivotal years of the American Revolution.  We will focus attention on their daily lives: how did political and military events effect them and how did they manage to live ‘normal’ lives during this tumultuous time?  What was life like in this village in the 1760s-1780s?  \nDrawn from the collections of the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth as well as private lenders\, the exhibit will showcase a select number of artifacts associated with Yarmouth’s experiences during the Revolutionary War period.  \nGuided tours are offered Thursday – Saturday at 11:00\, 12:00\, 1:00 and 2:00.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/yarmouth-in-revolution-exhibit-the-captain-bangs-hallet-house-museum/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:Captain Bangs Hallet House & Museum\, Strawberry Lane 11\, Yarmouth\, Massachusetts\, 02675\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Historical Society of Old Yarmouth":MAILTO:info@hsoy.org
GEO:41.7048701;-70.2432182
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T150000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011651
CREATED:20260518T200243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T200243Z
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SUMMARY:Yarmouth in Revolution Exhibit : the Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum
DESCRIPTION:To mark the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution\, the Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum will present a special exhibition during the summer of 2026.  “Yarmouth In Revolution” will look at what life was like for the townspeople living through the pivotal years of the American Revolution.  We will focus attention on their daily lives: how did political and military events effect them and how did they manage to live ‘normal’ lives during this tumultuous time?  What was life like in this village in the 1760s-1780s?  \nDrawn from the collections of the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth as well as private lenders\, the exhibit will showcase a select number of artifacts associated with Yarmouth’s experiences during the Revolutionary War period.  \nGuided tours are offered Thursday – Saturday at 11:00\, 12:00\, 1:00 and 2:00.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/yarmouth-in-revolution-exhibit-the-captain-bangs-hallet-house-museum/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Captain Bangs Hallet House & Museum\, Strawberry Lane 11\, Yarmouth\, Massachusetts\, 02675\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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GEO:41.7048701;-70.2432182
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T183000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011651
CREATED:20260507T213155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T213155Z
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SUMMARY:Mohawk Trail Concerts Celebrates American Music
DESCRIPTION:Launched in 1970\, Mohawk Trail Concerts has concerts every Saturday evening in the acoustically excellent Charlemont Federated Church. This year to celebrate our nation’s birthday\, each concert will feature at least one piece by an American composer.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/mohawk-trail-concerts-celebrates-american-music/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Charlemont Federated Church\, Main Street 175\, Charlemont\, MA\, 01339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mohawk Trail Concerts":MAILTO:drtinky@earthlink.net
GEO:42.6282704;-72.8688036
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Charlemont Federated Church Main Street 175 Charlemont MA 01339 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 175:geo:-72.8688036,42.6282704
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTSTAMP:20260614T011651
CREATED:20260129T222656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T222656Z
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SUMMARY:She Was There: Day Two Concert
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the profound words of the spiritual “Were You There?” this two-day event brings together film\, music\, and dialogue to illuminate the often-overlooked stories of Black revolutionary women throughout history. \nDay One: Screening & Conversation\nA thought-provoking film screening\, followed by a lecture and discussion\, invites audiences to engage with these narratives and their enduring impact. \nDay Two: Concert\nBoston Lyric Opera artists join forces with Castle of Our Skins for a powerful concert\, blending opera\, spirituals\, and contemporary works to honor these extraordinary women. This collaboration challenges historical omissions and reimagines whose stories are centered in cultural memory.\nTimed with America 250\, She Was There seeks to reframe national commemorations with equity at the forefront\, while also serving as a poignant companion to BLO’s Daughter of the Regiment. Through music and testimony\, we ask: Who have we forgotten? And how do we carry their legacies forward? \nThis program is supported by partnerships with Castle of our Skins\, the Museum of African American History\, and the West End Museum. \nVoices of Revolution\nA Citywide Opera Initiative for America’s 250th\nJoin Boston Lyric Opera in celebrating America’s 250th anniversary through music and storytelling. Voices of Revolution invites Boston to rediscover the stories of our nation’s beginnings—lifting iconic and overlooked voices to celebrate who we were\, reflect on who we are\, and imagine who we can become.\nThis initiative is part of BLO’s 50th Anniversary season and features performances\, talks\, and community programs across Boston as part of the statewide MA250 commemoration.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/she-was-there-day-two-concert/
LOCATION:Museum of African American History\, Joy Street 46\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Lyric Opera":MAILTO:boxoffice@blo.org
GEO:42.3599803;-71.0652189
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of African American History Joy Street 46 Boston Massachusetts 02114 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Joy Street 46:geo:-71.0652189,42.3599803
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTSTAMP:20260614T011651
CREATED:20260421T211921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T211921Z
UID:10008252-1781395200-1781481599@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the revolutionary ideas and historical legacy of Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) — one of the only women to found a worldwide religion — in a temporary exhibit this spring and summer at the Christian Science Plaza celebrating MA250: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy. \nThis free exhibit is part of the interactive How Do You See the World?® experience\, exploring the world through a lens of hope\, progress\, and generosity. Walk through the three-story\, stained glass Mapparium® globe (ticketed) that shows the world as it was in 1935 — from the inside of the world\, looking out. You can then explore “Our World: Mapping Progress\,” an exhibit featuring stories from The Christian Science Monitor\, the Pulitzer Prize-winning international news source headquartered in the building. Learn more about Eddy’s remarkable life and the global church she founded in “Christian Science and Mary Baker Eddy.” \nThis special exhibit will be open through spring and summer 2026 as part of the statewide MA250 celebrations. Tickets for the Mapparium® globe are free for youth under 18\, $6 for adults. All other exhibits\, including this special exhibit\, are free. \nHours of operation:\nMonday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.\nTuesday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.\nWednesday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.\nThursday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.\nFriday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.\nSaturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.\nSunday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m. \nThe How Do You See the World?® experience is located at 210 Massachusetts Ave. in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay. \nFor additional information and to buy tickets to the Mapparium® globe\, please visit christianscience.com/howdoyouseetheworld
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/special-exhibit-mary-baker-eddy-and-her-revolutionary-legacy/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:How Do You See the World? experience\, Massachusetts Avenue 210\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="The First Church of Christ%2C Scientist":MAILTO:howdoyouseetheworld@csps.com
GEO:42.344981;-71.086029
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=How Do You See the World? experience Massachusetts Avenue 210 Boston Massachusetts 02115 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Massachusetts Avenue 210:geo:-71.086029,42.344981
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011651
CREATED:20260526T173031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T173031Z
UID:10010906-1781424000-1781456400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:How Early Soccer was Born and Thrived in Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 14 –Roots and Branches: A Panel on the Deep and Revolutionary  Soccer History of MA  \nThe Franklin Historical Museum is hosting a World Class array of experts to delve into the rich\, regional history of soccer\, which includes the Oneida Football Club that inaugurated organized “foot ball” of all kinds on American soil on Boston Common in 1862 as well as innumerable teams and players in Southeastern\, Mass.\, many with international stature. This session will discuss the growth of soccer in the early part of the 20th century and the popularization of soccer in Franklin and in similar communities more recently.  \nThe panelists start with a top-scoring FHS soccer player and long-time soccer coach\, Rich Frongillo. Kristine Moore\, a historian employed at the Patriot’s Hall of fame\, holds a Master’s degree in Public/Applied History from Southern New Hampshire University and is an expert on the intertwined origins of US football and soccer\, will also be attending as well as Dr. Kevin Tallec Marston\, long-time Research Fellow & Lecturer with FIFA’s International Centre for Sport Studies (CIES) in Switzerland. He is also current president of the Society for American Soccer History (SASH). \nOther experts have been invited but have not yet confirmed their attendance. The Museum opens at 1 and the program begins at 1:15 and will continue with a 15 minute break in the middle\, until approximately 3:15. Informal conversations among panelists and visitors are encouraged thereafter.  The museum will stay open an extra hour\, until 5pm\, to accommodate the event.  Reserve Your Free Ticket HERE.  \nThe Franklin Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street\, Franklin\, MA. The museum is located about 1/4 mile from the Dean/Franklin station on the Franklin-Foxborough commuter rail line of the MBTA. The museum is open Saturday mornings from 10AM-1PM and  Sunday afternoons from 1:00PM-4:00PM\,.  Questions? Contact Alan Earls at 508 560 3786.   Visit us online at https://www.franklinmuseum1778.org
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/how-early-soccer-was-born-and-thrived-in-massachusetts/2026-06-14/1/
LOCATION:Franklin Historical Museum\, West Central Street 80\, Franklin\, Massachusetts\, 02038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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GEO:42.0827131;-71.4002099
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011651
CREATED:20260403T201031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T201031Z
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SUMMARY:47th Annual Old Newbury Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy two days of exclusive access to stunning gardens in greater Newburyport and Amesbury. \nThe Museum of Old Newbury invites you to enjoy this year’s Garden Tour on Saturday and Sunday\, June 13 & 14\, 2026. This year’s theme is 250 Years of Growth\, an homage to the originality and innovation of American gardens\, and our featured gardens in particular. You’ll enjoy access to the best we have to offer\, from urban pocket gardens to larger\, more formal landscapes. \nThe 47th Old Newbury Garden Tour occurs rain or shine. It is an inspiration for those ranging from professionals seriously interested in garden design and horticulture to enthusiasts who simply love beautiful gardens. \nTickets are $25 members\, $40 non-members; your ticket is good for one or both days. \nTickets can also be purchased in-person at 98 High St.\, Newburyport during the event. \nStart at 98 High Street to pick up your garden tour guide\, or use the digital guide that you’ll receive by email a week before the event!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/47th-annual-old-newbury-garden-tour/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Old Newbury":MAILTO:info@newburyhistory.org
GEO:42.8066378;-70.8703149
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011651
CREATED:20260224T201048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T201048Z
UID:10006400-1781431200-1781456400@massachusetts250.org
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/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:Old State House\, 206 Washington St\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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GEO:42.3587231;-71.0574847
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old State House 206 Washington St Boston MA 02109 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=206 Washington St:geo:-71.0574847,42.3587231
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011651
CREATED:20260529T151538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T151538Z
UID:10010919-1781433000-1781456400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Revolution! A 250th Historical Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Visit some of Douglas’ Revolutionary War Patriots final resting places and hear thier stories.  Special Ceremony by SAR Color Guard at 2pm-3pm.\nJune 14\, 2026 with tours at 10:30am\, 12noon\, 3pm and 4pm.  Tours limited to 12 people per group.\nLocation: Douglas Center Cemetery–Rt 16 across from the Douglas Town Common.\nParking is available at the VFW Soccer Field Lot near the Cemetery\, no parking allowed within the Cemetery itself.\nTickets required. Must sign a waiver to attend. Cemetery is very hilly\, with uneven ground. FREE\, however Donations to The Douglas Historical Society are greatly appreciated.  Tickets available on Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/revolution-a-250th-historical-cemetery-tour-tickets-1990390101373?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolution-a-250th-historical-cemetery-tour/
LOCATION:Douglas Center Cemetery\, 21-25 Main St\, Douglas\, MA\, 01516
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Eternal Residents of Pine Grove":MAILTO:Eternalresidents.pinegrove@gmail.com
GEO:42.0551698;-71.7388528
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Douglas Center Cemetery 21-25 Main St Douglas MA 01516;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=21-25 Main St:geo:-71.7388528,42.0551698
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011651
CREATED:20260608T181748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T181748Z
UID:10013584-1781433000-1781456400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Revolution! A 250th Historic Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Visit the final resting places of some of our Revolutionary Patriots\, and hear their stories on a walking tour of Historic Douglas Center Cemetery opened in 1746. \nTours are 10:30am\, 12 noon\, 3pm & 4pm\nWith a Patriot Grave marking Ceremony by the CTSSAR at 2:30pm Tickets are required for tours. \nDouglas Center Cemetery (Rt 16\, at Common St across from the town common) Douglas\, MA\nParking is limited; no parking within the cemetery itself\, Parking will be at the Veterans Soccer field lot down the long driveway at 21 Main St. Walk to cemetery. \nWaivers are required.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolution-a-250th-historic-cemetery-tour/
LOCATION:Douglas Center Cemetery\, 21-25 Main St\, Douglas\, MA\, 01516
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Douglas Historical  Society%2C Douglas Cemetery Commission%2C  TheEternal Residents  of Pine Grove":MAILTO:Sbcguimond@gmail.com
GEO:42.0551698;-71.7388528
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Douglas Center Cemetery 21-25 Main St Douglas MA 01516;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=21-25 Main St:geo:-71.7388528,42.0551698
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T123000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011651
CREATED:20260310T170113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T170113Z
UID:10007201-1781434800-1781440200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Revolution 250 Salem Tour
DESCRIPTION:Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials\, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem\, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) who were the most successful against the British Navy and British military governor General Thomas Gage encountered some of his biggest challenges to his authority in Salem.\nWe always say that without Salem\, the United States may not be the same United States we know today.\nCome to Salem as part of the Rev250 Celebration and learn the incredible role our patriots played in the start of our country.\nhttps://www.salemhistoricaltours.com/revolution-250-tour
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolution-250-salem-tour/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:Salem Historical Tours\, Central Street 8\, Salem\, Massachusetts\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Historical Tours":MAILTO:thesalemhistoricaltours@gmail.com
GEO:42.5214701;-70.893872
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Salem Historical Tours Central Street 8 Salem Massachusetts 01970 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Central Street 8:geo:-70.893872,42.5214701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T163000
DTSTAMP:20260614T011651
CREATED:20260407T163129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T163129Z
UID:10007743-1781436600-1781454600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State
DESCRIPTION:We are proud to introduce our most ambitious exhibit ever\, titled “Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State\,” made possible by a grant from Massachusetts 250 and the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT). Through rare artifacts\, photographs\, and documents\, this exhibit will tell the story of Massachusetts brewers from the Pilgrims to the present. This exhibit will be held in a rebuilt Revolutionary era tavern and tickets will be $5. Come see it starting May 30th at 107 Old Main Street in Deerfield at the Indian House Memorial.\nNo state has been more impacted by brewing than Massachusetts. But this story hasn’t been told in one place\, until now. “Brewing Massachusetts” will be open during the 250th anniversary of 1776\, a landmark nationwide event that will shine a spotlight on American history. We want to incorporate the entire state in our celebration of the History of Brewing\, and what better way than to include all of Massachusetts.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/brewing-massachusetts-how-beer-shaped-the-bay-state/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:Indian House Memorial\, Old Main Street 107\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Memorial Hall Museum":MAILTO:mhm@deerfieldmuseum.org
GEO:42.5494448;-72.6040326
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Indian House Memorial Old Main Street 107 Deerfield MA 01342 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Old Main Street 107:geo:-72.6040326,42.5494448
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