BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MA250 - ECPv6.5.1.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://massachusetts250.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MA250 REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T160000 DTSTAMP:20260928T063019 CREATED:20260505T143607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T143607Z UID:10010313-1785585600-1785600000@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:The Noble Train Arrives DESCRIPTION:During the winter of 1775-76\, Henry Knox’s “Noble Train of Artillery” passed through several nearby towns en route from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston. There\, the 59-pieces of captured British ordinance\, hauled 300 miles over frozen rivers and snow-covered mountains by oxen and horse\, played a crucial role in forcing the British evacuation of the city in the Spring of 1776. \nIn commemoration of the 250th anniversary of Knox’s remarkable achievement\, this extraordinary feat will come to life on the grounds of the historic Thomas Smith House as costumed educators from Fort Ticonderoga\, with (non-firing) cannon and live oxen\, present engaging oratory and dramatic demonstrations. \nThis fascinating living history event is perfect for the whole family! \nThe c. 1757 Thomas Smith House and 1920 Delmore Hawthorne Garage will also be open for tours that afternoon. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Agawam Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-noble-train-arrives/ LOCATION:Thomas Smith House\, North West Street 251\, Agawam\, Massachusetts\, 01030\, United States CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment,Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Knox-LoC-crop.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Agawam Historical Association":MAILTO:1855@agawamhistory.org GEO:42.0744086;-72.6946647 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Thomas Smith House North West Street 251 Agawam Massachusetts 01030 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=North West Street 251:geo:-72.6946647,42.0744086 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T200000 DTSTAMP:20260928T063019 CREATED:20260724T132057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T132057Z UID:10026740-1786215600-1786219200@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Polly in the Colony; A True Revolutionary Tale DESCRIPTION:Travel back in time with this wonderful\, new\, family-friendly\, dramatic tale of Polly Sumner\, a vain\, feisty British fashion doll who arrives in Boston on one of the Tea Party ships\, and her journey through the chaos of Revolutionary Boston. Through the magic of live stage\, experience the Boston Tea Party\, the Battle of Bunker Hill\, and the fortification of Dorchester Heights with Polly and her co-conspirators. Discover\, as Polly did\, the challenges wrought by the political turmoil\, and the power of new ideas. And follow her conversion to a proud champion of American liberty and independence.\nThe antics of Polly and her co-conspirators will delight all ages. A healthy dose of humor\, with just the right amount of adolescent and pre-adolescent behavior\, makes the story real and relatable. Based on a true story\, this World Premiere production bridges the 250-year time span\, making our founding history accessible to all. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/polly-in-the-colony-a-true-revolutionary-tale-2/ LOCATION:Bulger Performing Arts Center\, BC High School\, 150 Morrissey Blvd.\, Boston\, 02125\, United States CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Drama,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Polly-Poster-4-002.png ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Polly Sumner":MAILTO:kimj03229@aol.com GEO:42.3161225;-71.0445767 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bulger Performing Arts Center BC High School 150 Morrissey Blvd. Boston 02125 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 Morrissey Blvd.:geo:-71.0445767,42.3161225 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T143000 DTSTAMP:20260928T063019 CREATED:20260630T144054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T144054Z UID:10014515-1786280400-1786285800@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Of Thee I Sing: A Musical Tour of American History DESCRIPTION:Join soprano Tinky Weisblat\, composer/pianist Jerry Noble\, and friends for a reading of the Declaration of Independence\, followed by a brief history of the United States through song. Highlights will include major wars; the best-known campaign song of all time\, “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too”; African-American Spirituals; the temperance movement; the Great Depression; and much more. The audience will be encouraged to sing along on several songs\, from “Yankee Doodle” to “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.” \nThe program is part of Hawley Day\, the hamlet of Hawley’s annual reunion\, but is open to the public. On display nearby will be examples of Hawleyites’ creativity\, from metalwork to cookbooks. \nThis event is free\, sponsored by the Sons & Daughters of Hawley\, several local cultural councils\, and Mass Humanities. Donations to the Sons & Daughters\, Hawley’s historical society\, are welcome\, however. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/of-thee-i-sing-a-musical-tour-of-american-history/ LOCATION:Hawley Meeting House\, East Hawley Road 332\, Hawley\, MA\, 01339\, United States CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Drama ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/widetry.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sons &%3B Daughters of Hawley":MAILTO:drtinky@earthlink.net GEO:42.5642557;-72.8779572 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hawley Meeting House East Hawley Road 332 Hawley MA 01339 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=East Hawley Road 332:geo:-72.8779572,42.5642557 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T150000 DTSTAMP:20260928T063019 CREATED:20260724T132122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T132122Z UID:10026741-1786284000-1786287600@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Polly in the Colony; A True Revolutionary Tale DESCRIPTION:Travel back in time with this wonderful\, new\, family-friendly\, dramatic tale of Polly Sumner\, a vain\, feisty British fashion doll who arrives in Boston on one of the Tea Party ships\, and her journey through the chaos of Revolutionary Boston. Through the magic of live stage\, experience the Boston Tea Party\, the Battle of Bunker Hill\, and the fortification of Dorchester Heights with Polly and her co-conspirators. Discover\, as Polly did\, the challenges wrought by the political turmoil\, and the power of new ideas. And follow her conversion to a proud champion of American liberty and independence.\nThe antics of Polly and her co-conspirators will delight all ages. A healthy dose of humor\, with just the right amount of adolescent and pre-adolescent behavior\, makes the story real and relatable. Based on a true story\, this World Premiere production bridges the 250-year time span\, making our founding history accessible to all. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/polly-in-the-colony-a-true-revolutionary-tale-3/ LOCATION:Bulger Performing Arts Center\, BC High School\, 150 Morrissey Blvd.\, Boston\, 02125\, United States CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Drama,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Polly-Poster-4-002-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Polly Sumner":MAILTO:info@pollysumner.com GEO:42.3161225;-71.0445767 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bulger Performing Arts Center BC High School 150 Morrissey Blvd. Boston 02125 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=150 Morrissey Blvd.:geo:-71.0445767,42.3161225 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T113000 DTSTAMP:20260928T063019 CREATED:20260715T155505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T155505Z UID:10015226-1786788000-1786793400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:The Historic Meetinghouse: The hidden history of Roxbury's Meetinghouse DESCRIPTION:Rating: Easy\, walking tour stays inside building and close surrounding area \nThe First Church in Roxbury is a Boston landmark and is the oldest surviving wood-frame church in Boston. Built in 1832\, it is the fifth building on the site. The original Meetinghouse was featured prominently during the Revolutionary War–serving as a military depot and signal station during the Siege of Boston\, and as the first stop on William Dawes’ historic ride to Lexington on April 18\, 1775. \nThere are two parts to the legacy of the First Church in Roxbury: the well-known information to be found online\, and the lesser-known history that the UUUM continues to investigate. That history includes the African and Indigenous people who were enslaved by white parishioners and who continued to be members after the abolition of slavery in Massachusetts in 1783\, even while still being seated in the rafters or “Negro pews” of the Church. \nThe tour also covers the history of the 4th building on the site\, preserved graffiti from the 1800s\, the recent restoration of the current building\, its role as the home of the UU Urban Ministry since 1976\, and its current mission of Revolutionary Thinking today\, in this our 200th anniversary. \nTour led by Thomas Plant\, Historian URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-historic-meetinghouse-the-hidden-history-of-roxburys-meetinghouse/ LOCATION:Roxbury’s Meetinghouse\, 10 Putnam St\, Boston\, MA\, 02119\, United States CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Exhibit,Indigenous History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/RoxburysMeetinghouses.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="UU Urban Ministry":MAILTO:tours@uuum.org GEO:42.3299172;-71.0894714 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Roxbury’s Meetinghouse 10 Putnam St Boston MA 02119 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Putnam St:geo:-71.0894714,42.3299172 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR