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SUMMARY:South Shore History Symposium: The Revolution\, Independence\, and the South Shore
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the “Backroads of the South Shore\,” a consortium of 20 non-profit organizations operating in 12 towns from Weymouth to Plymouth\, this year’s South Shore History Symposium will once again feature presentations from five prominent local historians. In keeping with the 250th commemorations of 1776\, the symposium will focus on “The Revolution\, Independence\, and the South Shore.” \n9:15 a.m. Welcoming Remarks\, Donna Curtin\, Back Roads of the South Shore Chair and Executive Director of Pilgrim Hall Museum\n9:20 a.m. Privateers and Warships of Plymouth Bay during the Revolution\, Patrick Browne\, Executive Director of Plymouth Antiquarian Society\n10:00 a.m. George Partridge—Duxborough’s Zealous Patriot and Bigwig of the Revolution\, Tony Kelso\, Duxbury Town Historian\n10:40 a.m. Hingham’s Black Revolutionaries: Stories of Service on the Battlefield and Home Front\, Paula Bagger\, Hingham Historical Society\n11:30 a.m. To Declare for Independence: South Shore Town Meetings in Revolutionary Massachusetts\, Stephen C. O’Neill\, Director\, Hanover Historical Society & Director\, Dyer Memorial Library\n12:10 p.m. “Trill forth harmonious ditty”: Music of the American Revolution\, Dr. Anne C. Mason\, Curator\, Pilgrim Hall Museum \nFor Tickets\, please Check the Event Website. Or\, contact info@plymouthantiquarian.org or call the Plymouth Antiquarian Society at (508) 746-0012.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/south-shore-history-symposium-the-revolution-independence-and-the-south-shore/
LOCATION:The Spire Center for the Performing Arts\, Court Street 25 1/2\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Speakers
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SUMMARY:Free Guided Tours: Jason Russell House & Museum
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Patriots’ Day weekend with the Arlington Historical Society at the historic Jason Russell House & Museum with FREE guided tours\, sponsored by Leader Bank. Visitors are invited to explore the site of the largest skirmish of the first battle of the American Revolutionary War and one of Arlington’s most important historic landmarks. \nFree tours will be offered as part of the 251st anniversary of the Battle of Lexington\, Concord\, and Menotomy. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the events that unfolded in Menotomy (now Arlington) on April 19\, 1775\, and see several bullet holes inside the House that remain from the fighting. \nApril 18 – April 20\n11am – 4pm\n7 Jason Street\nArlington\, MA
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/free-guided-tours-jason-russell-house-museum/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Society\, Jason Street 7\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event
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SUMMARY:Midnight Ride Special Anniversary Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Hub Town Tours for a special commemoration of the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere that began in Boston on April 18\, 1775! We’ll travel the Freedom Trail in Downtown Boston and the North End and share the gripping story of a small colonial town careening toward war with the British Empire. This historic walking tour highlights Boston’s principal role at the outset of the American Revolution\, concluding in time for guests to enjoy commemorative activities at historic landmarks in the North End\, including the Paul Revere House and Old North Church.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/midnight-ride-special-anniversary-walking-tour-2/
LOCATION:Boston Common\, 139 Tremont Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration
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