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SUMMARY:Liberty Pole Day in Duxbury
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time to experience the life of a soldier in the American Revolution at a military encampment and living history day on Saturday\, May 3 between noon and 4 p.m. at the Alden House Historic Site. The reenactment is part of Out to See Duxbury\, a community-wide celebration of Duxbury’s rich cultural and educational heritage. \nJoin reenactors from Colonel Bailey’s 2nd Massachusetts Regiment for military drills\, music\, and living history demonstrations. Explore blacksmithing\, colonial foodways\, linen and wool spinning demonstrations\, activities for kids\, tours of Alden House and much more. \nThere will also be a re-enactment of Duxbury’s 1775 “Council of War\,” showcasing three tumultuous days in April of 1775\, following the Battles of Lexington and Concord 250 years ago\, as Duxbury leaders determined their military response to the opening days of the war. \nAdmission is free; it is funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati. Out to See Duxbury is sponsored by the Duxbury Community Collaborative.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/liberty-pole-day-in-duxbury/
LOCATION:Alden House Historic Site\, Alden Street 105\, Duxbury\, MA\, 02332\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T180000
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SUMMARY:The First Naval Battle of the Revolutionary War – 250th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the First Naval Battle of the American Revolution\, fought just off our shores in 1775. This pivotal moment in history saw local patriots defending their waters against the British\, marking the beginning of America’s fight for independence at sea. \nHosted by the Fairhaven Village Militia\, this special ceremony will honor the bravery of those who stood against tyranny. Experience a piece of living history at the very site where these early revolutionaries took their stand!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-first-naval-battle-of-the-revolutionary-war-250th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Fort Phoenix\, Fairhaven\, Fort Street 3\, Fairhaven\, Massachusetts\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Outdoors,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T140000
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SUMMARY:Battle of Chelsea Creek Talk by Robert Allison and Jeff Pearlman
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a historical presentation on the Battle of Chelsea Creek\, presented by Robert Allison\, Professor at Suffolk University\, and Jeff Pearlman\, at 11:30 a.m. \nRobert Allison is a Professor of History\, Language and Global Culture at Suffolk University. He’s one of the coordinators of The Revolution 250 Advisory Group that is overseeing commemorations across Massachusetts of the American Revolution. He is the author of numerous publications including books on The Boston Tea Party (2007)\, The Boston Massacre (2006)\, and A Short History of Boston (2004). He is president of the South Boston Historical Society and is involved with several museums and historical societies in Boston. \nJeff Pearlman a city historian in Revere and a member of the Revere Society for Cultural and Historical Preservation as well as the Colonial Society of Massachusetts. Mr. Pearlman is currently an adjunct professor at Salem State University. He previously taught public school in Revere for 36 years.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/battle-of-chelsea-creek-talk-by-robert-allison-and-jeff-pearlman/
LOCATION:Governor Bellingham-Cary House Museum\, 34 Parker St\, Chelsea\, MA\, 02150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T100000
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SUMMARY:Siege of Boston 250th Special Anniversary Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Hub Town Tours as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Siege of Boston\, the opening phase of the American Revolutionary War. We will explore life in and around Boston during its occupation by British troops in 1775 and highlight the efforts of Provincial forces led by General George Washington. This 2.5-hour walking tour will travel along the Freedom Trail and follow in the footsteps of Colonial Bostonians\, all of whom grappled with the difficult – yet essential – question of loyalty or rebellion to crown and country. As we travel past historic landmarks from Revolutionary Boston\, your guide shares the gripping story of a small colonial town careening toward war with the British empire.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/siege-of-boston-250th-special-anniversary-tour/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hub Town Tours":MAILTO:help@hubtowntours.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T180000
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SUMMARY:Letters from Chelsea and the Siege of Boston
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation by Mimi Graney at 6:30 p.m. \nDuring the Siege of Boston\, as war and hardship consumed the city\, Chelsea became an unexpected refuge. This presentation brings the crisis to life through firsthand accounts that reveal the uncertainty\, fear\, and resilience of those caught in the turmoil. At the heart of these accounts are the letters of Colonel Loammi Baldwin\, who reported directly to General George Washington while overseeing the flood of desperate civilians escaping Boston via the Winnisimmet Ferry. Baldwin’s correspondence provides a vivid record of the refugee movement\, the surveillance of British ships\, and the challenges of defending Chelsea during this pivotal moment in the Revolution. \nAbout Mimi Graney\nMimi Graney is a trustee of the Bellingham Cary House and formerly worked for the City of Chelsea where she focused on public art and local initiatives for community building and economic development. She is the author of Fluff: The Sticky Sweet Story of an American Icon\, which traces the history of Marshmallow Fluff while exploring broader themes of American culture\, industrialization\, and advertising.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/letters-from-chelsea-and-the-siege-of-boston/
LOCATION:Governor Bellingham Cary House\, Parker Street 34\, Chelsea\, MA\, 02150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T110000
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SUMMARY:Battle of Chelsea Creek 250th Anniversary Celebrations
DESCRIPTION:The event will include: \n– Explore the SSV Ernestina-Morrissey\, the 1894 schooner from the permanent fleet of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy\, and learn about the first British vessel captured and destroyed—the HMS Diana \n– Artillery Demonstration \n– Revolutionary-Era Militia Encampment \n– Musket Firing \n– Food Vendors and a Beer Garden \nAdditionally\, we’ll have a Governor Bellingham-Cary House Museum Open House\, as well as a 90-minute guided Boat Tour with Boston Harbor Now through the Mill Creek and Boston Bay. \nThe Battle of Chelsea Creek is a significant\, yet often forgotten\, event in the history of the American Revolution. It was the first naval engagement of the American Revolution in the spring of 1775\, as tensions between the colonists and the British were escalating. While the British controlled Boston\, they relied on supplies from the Harbor Islands. The Battle of Chelsea Creek was a crucial moment when the colonists struck back\, marking the first victory for the Army of the United Colonies. It was also the first time American forces took control of a British warship\, the HMS Diana.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/250th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-chelsea-creek-ssv-ernestina-morrissey-sails-into-chelsea-for-the-celebrations/
LOCATION:Port Park\, Marginal Street 99\, Chelsea\, MA\, 02150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250526T140000
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SUMMARY:All Aboard for the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Chelsea Creek Boat Tour! Chelsea Creek Boat Tour
DESCRIPTION:Uncover the story of the Battle of Chelsea Creek — the second naval engagement of the American Revolution and the first victory for the colonists — by joining us for an informative and scenic boat tour along Chelsea Creek\, Mystic River\, and Boston Harbor this Memorial Day. \nWe’ll explore the rich history and cultural significance of this iconic waterway while also enjoying its natural beauty and understanding the environmental challenges it faces. \nThis tour is brought to you in partnership with the City of Chelsea\, Boston Harbor Now\, National Park Service\, GreenRoots\, and Mystic River Watershed Association. \nRegister to reserve your spot at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/250th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-chelsea-creek-boat-tour-tickets-1291468560229?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/all-aboard-for-the-250th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-chelsea-creek-boat-tour-chelsea-creek-boat-tour/
LOCATION:Charlestown Navy Yard\, Boston\, MA 02129\, 3rd Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Outdoors,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T100000
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SUMMARY:54th Massachusetts Special Anniversary Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Hub Town Tours as we commemorate the anniversary of the departure of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in 1863. The first Black regiment from the North departed Boston under the command of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw after a parade through Boston attended by thousands of local residents. This 2.5-hour walking tour will explore sites along the Black Heritage Trail in Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood\, including abolitionist landmarks such as the African Meeting House and the Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial. We will delve into the tumultuous years before the U.S. Civil War as 19th-century Bostonians grappled with the institution of slavery and demanded an end to racial injustice across their young nation.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/54th-massachusetts-special-anniversary-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Commemoration
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hub Town Tours":MAILTO:help@hubtowntours.com
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