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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T093000
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SUMMARY:Voices of a Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Visitors will step into a rural Massachusetts community and meet six Revolutionary-era residents—a printer\, housemaid\, lawyer\, shopkeeper\, tavern keeper\, and farmer’s wife—each navigating the growing conflict in their own way. To make the experience even more immersive\, guests will have an opportunity to learn about a specific person and build their own character\, allowing them to move through the Village as active participants in the unfolding story and decide whether it is in their best interest to fight for independence or remain loyal to The British Crown. Voices of a Revolution is produced in partnership with ClockJack Productions.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/voices-of-a-revolution/
LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T230000
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SUMMARY:250 Years of Freedom & Beyond–4th of July Parade\, Concert & Fireworks (Plymouth)
DESCRIPTION:Plymouth’s Annual 4th of July parade’s theme for 2026 is 250 Years & Beyond to celebrate our country’s birth. The day begins with the parade starting from Mayflower Business Park in North Plymouth to Plymouth Rock\, with an Patriotic evening concert with the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra and finishing with fireworks over Plymouth harbor at dusk. \n9am: Parade begins from Mayflower Business Park – 428 Court Street\, continuing along Court St and Main St to Water Street.\n7:30pm: Plymouth Philharmonic Concert at DCR Pilgrim Memorial State Park – Plan to arrive at least 1 hour before the concert begins in order to find a parking spot and walk to the state park.\n9:15: Fireworks begin at Dusk. There are several viewing spots available throughout town in addition to DCR Pilgrim Memorial State Park\, including Burial Hill and Nelson Park.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/250-years-of-freedom-fireworks-plymouth/
LOCATION:Plymouth MA Downtown Waterfront Area\, Court Street\, Plymouth\, MA\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Parades
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ORGANIZER;CN="July 4 Plymouth%2C Inc.":MAILTO:july4plymouth1620@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T180000
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SUMMARY:July 4th Celebration at Old North Church
DESCRIPTION:If you will be in the Boston area for July 4\, we hope you’ll join us for our annual Independence Day celebration! Throughout the day\, there will be dramatic readings of the Declaration of Independence in the sanctuary\, complete with booing and hissing at the mention of the king. \nIn our courtyard\, the delightful musical duo Tripp and Toddy will entertain visitors with period music and stage a “duel to the death.” We will also offer guided tours of Old North’s crypt\, where 1\,100 people were laid to rest\, and bell ringing chamber\, where Paul Revere rang bells as a teenager.  \nSchedule of Events \nReadings of the Declaration of Independence: 11:00am\, 1:30pm\, 3:00pm \nMusic and Fun with Tripp and Toddy: 12:00pm\, 2:30pm\, 4:30pm \nCrypt Tours: 10:30am\, 11:00am\, 11:30am\, 12:00pm\, 1:00pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:00pm\, 2:30pm\, 3:00pm\, 3:30pm\, 4:00pm\, 4:30pm\, 5:00pm\, 5:30pm \nBell Chamber Tours: 10:30am\, 11:30am\, 1:30pm\, 2:30pm\, 3:30pm\, 4:30pm\, 5:30pm \nInstead of our regular ticket options\, we are offering a July 4th Pass that includes a self-guided tour of our beautiful sanctuary\, our award-winning history exhibit\, our fun family scavenger hunt\, dramatic readings of the Declaration of Independence\, and performances by Tripp and Toddy. The July 4th Pass is available online now. \nAdd-on tours of the crypt and bell chamber will be available for purchase on site on Independence Day.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/july-4th-celebration-at-old-north-church/
LOCATION:Old North Church\, Salem Street 193\, Boston\, MA\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,July 4th,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T110000
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SUMMARY:United States Semiquincentennial Observance & Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime event as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. \n• Community picnic – BYOB (Bring Your Own Basket)\n• Reading of the Declaration of Independence\n• Archeological dig at the Thomas Smith House\n• Dedication of time capsule\n• Bell ringing at 2 pm – BYOB (Bring Your Own Bell)\n• Encampment\, musket drills\, and living history  demonstrations of eighteenth century home and work life by 25th Continental Regiment and Green Valley Homestead   \nThe c. 1757 Thomas Smith House and 1920 Delmore Hawthorne Garage will also be open for tours.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/united-states-semiquincentennial-observance-celebration/
LOCATION:Thomas Smith House\, North West Street 251\, Agawam\, Massachusetts\, 01030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,July 4th,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Agawam Historical Association":MAILTO:1855@agawamhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T120000
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SUMMARY:Community Reading of the Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:The Amherst Historical Society will be presenting a communal reading of the Declaration of Independence at noon on Saturday\, July 4th from the steps of the Amherst Town Hall.  The event will be marked by the ringing of church bells throughout the town at noon\, followed by a summoning of the community to Town Hall by the blowing of a conch shell.  Historically\, a conch shell was used to call the residents of Amherst to gather to conduct town business.  The Historical Society has several examples of conchs used by town officials over the years\, including the original dating back to the 18th century.  The conch to be used was purchased for the event and is not historic.    \nMembers of the Town Council will present a proclamation and after that\, Representative Mindy Domb will begin the reading with the Preamble.  The public is invited to join in following the opening statements\, particularly with the section that begins\, “We hold these truths…”   Individual readers from the community will be reading in turn the rest of the document.  The event will conclude with a non-denominational benediction from Father Valentine Nworah of the Newman Center and close with a musical offering.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/community-reading-of-the-declaration-of-independence/
LOCATION:Amherst Town Hall\, 4 Boltwood Avenue\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,July 4th,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amherst Historical Society":MAILTO:info@amhersthistory.org
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SUMMARY:Independence 250: Readings of the Declaration of Independence (Adams Farm at Penn's Hill)
DESCRIPTION:Lend your voice to these live public readings of the Declaration of Independence 250 years after it was adopted. The 11 a.m. reading will be under the tent on the Peace field grounds. The 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. readings will be held at the Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill\, the Adamses’ home during the American Revolution. \nGet the details on this special program for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence at https://www.nps.gov/adam/planyourvisit/250-anniversary.htm.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/independence-250-readings-of-the-declaration-of-independence-adams-farm-at-penns-hill/2026-07-04/1/
LOCATION:Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill\, 141 Franklin St\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T150000
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SUMMARY:Independence 250: Readings of the Declaration of Independence (Adams Farm at Penn's Hill)
DESCRIPTION:Lend your voice to these live public readings of the Declaration of Independence 250 years after it was adopted. The 11 a.m. reading will be under the tent on the Peace field grounds. The 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. readings will be held at the Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill\, the Adamses’ home during the American Revolution. \nGet the details on this special program for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence at https://www.nps.gov/adam/planyourvisit/250-anniversary.htm.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/independence-250-readings-of-the-declaration-of-independence-adams-farm-at-penns-hill/2026-07-04/2/
LOCATION:Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill\, 141 Franklin St\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T190000
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SUMMARY:Boston Pops Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate July 4th with the Boston Pops and maestro Keith Lockhart and special guest stars. 2026 marks the 51st year of the Fireworks Spectacular and Lockhart’s 30th anniversary as Pops conductor. This event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/boston-pops-fourth-of-july-fireworks/
LOCATION:DCR Hatch Shell\, Charles River Esplanade\, 47 David G Mugar Way\, Boston\, MA\, 02114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:jdevereux@bso.org
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