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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T100000
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SUMMARY:"Spies Among Us:" Intelligence gathering by the British Army and Provincial Congress
DESCRIPTION:Throughout February and March of 1775\, the people of Massachusetts were preparing for war. The Provincial Congress organized a network of intelligence to monitor the British Army and the military supplies throughout the province. Aware of the rebel operations\, the British Army conducted military intelligence missions into the Massachusetts countryside. These efforts would see moments of intrigue\, strife\, and unexpected voices playing an important role in what was to come. Join us at the Wright Tavern on Saturday\, March 22\, 2025\, for a living history event that examines the diverse experiences of those involved in this crucial period leading up to the outbreak of war. \nSchedule of Events:\n10 AM – Site Opens\nExplore the Wright Tavern and learn about the various groups involved in intelligence networks in Massachusetts in the Spring of 1775. Meet Park Rangers and living history volunteers who examine the methods\, experiences\, and challenges of people navigating this difficult period in history. \n11 AM – “For the information of Gen. Gage:” The British Spy mission to Concord\nJoin us for an interactive program that puts you in the position of a citizen of Concord in March of 1775 when two British Army spies arrived in town. Park Ranger Thompson Dasher will talk about the experiences of these two officers as well as how their visit impacted the community. \n2 PM – “Merchants and Mechanicks:” The revolutionary Intelligence Network in Massachusetts\nJoin Park Rangers Jane Barnes and Bob Marchetta to learn about the diverse groups of people involved in the spread of information in 1775. Merchants\, laborers\, women\, and people of color alike found agency amidst a period of uncertainty. \n4 PM – Site Closes \nParking:\nConcord Town Lot/ First Parish Church
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/spies-among-us-intelligence-gathering-by-the-british-army-and-provincial-congress/
LOCATION:Wright Tavern in Concord Center\, Lexington Road 2\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Exhibit,Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T200000
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SUMMARY:Newburyport’s Road to Revolution Part II: Newburyport Braces for Attack by Sea
DESCRIPTION:Boston is occupied\, Portsmouth blockaded. A wild rumor flies that Ipswich has been attacked by sea and her inhabitants killed. A British scouting party sneaks into Newburyport Harbor under the cover of night. In the face of constant threat\, Newburyport’s harbor became a safe haven for vessels of all kinds on the eve of Revolution\, thanks to an elaborate web of defenses including sunken piers\, floating batteries\, and artillery at Salisbury Point. \nJoin Graham McKay\, executive director of Lowell’s Boat Shop\, and Bethany Groff Dorau as we explore how Newburyport prevented attack by sea and became a refuge for rebels at sea. \nFunded\, in part\, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/newburyports-road-to-revolution-part-ii-newburyport-braces-for-attack-by-sea/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 166 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Old Newbury":MAILTO:info@newburyhistory.org
GEO:42.8100068;-70.8761312
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 166 High Street Newburyport MA 01950 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=166 High Street:geo:-70.8761312,42.8100068
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T085934
CREATED:20250310T181625Z
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with Paul Revere at the  Wayside Inn
DESCRIPTION:Join Paul Revere (as portrayed by Michael Lepage) by fireside at the Wayside Inn for a spirited review of the notoriously inaccurate Longfellow poem that immortalized his Midnight Ride. \nHeavy hors d’oeuvres included with the price of a ticket. Drinks available for purchase at the bar. \nTickets $25.00 via Resi: https://resy.com/cities/sudbury-ma/venues/longfellows-wayside-inn/events/paul-revere-fireside-chat-2025-03-20?seats=2&date=2025-03-07 \nMembers of The Wayside Inn Foundation & the Paul Revere House should call the Inn to reserve tickets at the $20.00 member rate: 978-443-1776 x1.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/fireside-chat-with-paul-revere-at-the-wayside-inn/
LOCATION:The Wayside Inn\, Wayside Inn Road 72\, Sudbury\, Massachusetts\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Culinary,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Revere House":MAILTO:emily@paulreverehouse.org
GEO:42.3572337;-71.4739235
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T210000
DTSTAMP:20260613T085934
CREATED:20250206T214734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T214734Z
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SUMMARY:Naughty Newton at Night: Revolution After Hours
DESCRIPTION:Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds \nAttend the historic cocktail party of the year! Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres\, take guided tours of the exhibits\, and listen to museum educators and reenactors discussing more intriguing topics of the 18th-century. Alcohol production and consumption\, card games and gambling\, and historical undergarments galore! Learn 18th-century tavern games and enter a raffle sponsored by Hub Town Tours and Democracy Brewing. This adults-only event will be an exciting and memorable end to a day of historic exploration. Costumes are encouraged but not required.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/naughty-newton-at-night-revolution-after-hours/
LOCATION:Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds\, 286 Waverley Avenue\, Newton\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Event,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Newton":MAILTO:events@historicnewton.org
GEO:42.346001;-71.1807869
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T200000
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SUMMARY:When Redcoats Marched in Marblehead: Leslie's Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Historian J.L. Bell will tell the thrilling story of Leslie’s Retreat\, the first armed resistance to the British crown\, and its connections to Marblehead. \nOn Sunday\, February 26\, 1775\, about 250 British soldiers marched through Marblehead\, sent by the royal governor to search for weapons. When that column of redcoats stalled at a\ndrawbridge in Salem\, their commander ordered locals to let them pass. Militia companies assembled to stop them. \nThis talk digs below myths of Leslie’s Retreat to highlight eyewitness accounts of a day the Revolutionary War might have begun\, but didn’t. \nJ. L. Bell is the author of The Road to Concord: How Four Stolen Cannon Ignited the Revolutionary War. Bell’s website\, Boston 1775\, offers daily updates of “history\, analysis\, and unabashed gossip about the start of the American Revolution.”
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/when-redcoats-marched-in-marblehead-leslies-retreat/
LOCATION:Marblehead Museum\, 170 Washington Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marblehead 250 Committee":MAILTO:laurenmccormack@marbleheadmuseum.org
GEO:42.5031748;-70.8514007
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T113000
DTSTAMP:20260613T085934
CREATED:20241125T162341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T193725Z
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SUMMARY:Red Coat March to Salem’s North Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of “Leslie’s Retreat\,” a pivotal moment that marked Salem’s first stand against British authority and helped spark the American Revolution. \nOn February 26\, 1775\, just weeks before the shots at Lexington and Concord\, Salem witnessed what could have been the first battle of the American Revolution. When British Lt. Colonel Alexander Leslie and his troops attempted to seize colonial weapons\, they were met with remarkable resistance at Salem’s North Bridge—where courage\, diplomacy\, and level-headed leadership prevented bloodshed but demonstrated American resolve. \nExperience history come alive as we recreate this dramatic confrontation at its original location. Watch as historical reenactors portray the tense standoff between British troops and Salem’s citizens. \nBe part of this remarkable commemoration as we honor the courage\, wisdom\, and restraint shown by both sides during this critical moment in American history. This event offers a unique opportunity to witness and understand how Salem’s citizens stood firm in defense of their rights while avoiding the outbreak of war—if only for a few more weeks. \n  \nEvent Website: https://www.salem400.org/event/red-coat-march-to-north-bridge/ \n 
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/red-coat-march-to-north-bridge/
LOCATION:North Bridge (Salem\, MA)\, 62 Federal Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=North Bridge (Salem MA) 62 Federal Street Salem MA 01970 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=62 Federal Street:geo:-70.8983775,42.5231187
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T103000
DTSTAMP:20260613T085934
CREATED:20250103T161206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T161206Z
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SUMMARY:Speaking Event Before March to Salem's North Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 9:30am at St. Peter’s-San Pedro Episcopal Church on Saturday February 22. 2025 to learn the history behind Leslie’s Retreat\, and to hear from current elected officials. \nOn February 26\, 1775\, Salem witnessed what could have been the first battle of the American Revolution. This event marked Salem’s first armed resistance to British authority\, which occurred just weeks before the battles of Lexington and Concord. The diplomatic resolution achieved that day in 1775 exemplifies the importance of leadership and measured response in times of crisis—qualities that remain relevant in public service today.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/speaking-event-before-march-to-salems-north-bridge/
LOCATION:St Peter’s San Pedro Episcopal Church\, Saint Peter Street 24\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com
GEO:42.5229161;-70.8928649
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T085934
CREATED:20250214T165007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T165007Z
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SUMMARY:Leslie’s Retreat: Salem on the Brink of Revolution Exhibit Opening Reception and Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Before Lexington and Concord\, there was “Leslie’s Retreat” – a confrontation between Salem residents and British soldiers in February 1775. Essex Heritage and its partners are inviting the public and media members to learn about this historic event\, which is part of ongoing efforts to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. \nOn February 26\, 1775\, British Colonel Alexander Leslie brought troops to Salem\, MA to confiscate reported cannons. What he found was a community on edge. Militia members and local citizens blocked access over the North River Bridge preventing the soldiers from completing their search. Though a peaceful agreement was reached\, the standoff highlights the growing tensions that led to the American Revolution. \nLeslie’s Retreat: Salem on the Brink of Revolution\, an upcoming exhibit at the Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center (2 New Liberty Street\, Salem)\, will explore the significance of “Leslie’s Retreat” in American history and the changing legacy of the event over time. This exhibit is a joint effort between the Essex National Heritage Area\, Salem Maritime National Historic Site\, and Minute Man National Historical Park. The free exhibit will be on display from February 21 to April 27\, Wednesday to Sunday\, 10 am to 4 pm. \nAn opening reception and lecture for the exhibit will be held Friday\, February 21 at 5 pm at the Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center. Salem Maritime National Historic Site curator Dr. Emily Murphy will present the free lecture at 6:30 pm. The reception is presented by Essex National Heritage Area\, Salem Maritime National Historic Site\, and Eastern National. \nThis exhibit is also part of a city-wide effort to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Leslie’s Retreat. More information about community events can be found at https://www.salem400.org/leslies-retreat/ and https://essexheritage.org/rev250/
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/leslies-retreat-salem-on-the-brink-of-revolution-exhibit-opening-reception-and-lecture/
LOCATION:Salem Armory Visitor Center\, New Liberty Street 2\, Salem\, Massachusetts\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Event,Exhibit,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Essex Heritage":MAILTO:info@essexheritage.org
GEO:42.5227268;-70.8919824
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T153000
DTSTAMP:20260613T085934
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T213931Z
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SUMMARY:Presidents' Day Festival
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Presidents’ Day\, historic guests\, creative activities\, live musical performances as well as Museum tours will bring the JFK Library to life in new ways for all ages. Enjoy performances of campaign songs and maker activities to highlight President Kennedy’s time in the White House\, with additional elements focusing on democratic values and the importance of civic participation. \nYouths ages 17 and under will be FREE on Festival Day. Additional student\, military\, senior\, and EBT discounts are always available. General admission starts at $18. Visit jfklibrary.org/PresidentsDay\, for more details. \nMeet Presidents Abraham Lincoln and John Adams\, and First Lady Abigail Adams!\n“Hail to the Chief” campaign songs sing-along!\nHistory-based Maker Activities!\nDon’t Miss Experiences!\nClosing Concert and More! \nEarly Riser Reward – On Festival Day\, the first 200 youth ages 17 and under to arrive at the admissions desk will receive a keepsake donated by generous shoppers of the Museum Store while supplies last. \nParking is free at the JFK Library.\nA Paul Revere shuttle bus will be running directly from the JFK/UMass MBTA stop on the Red Line to the JFK Library the day of the Festival. \n$2 Off Museum Admission with Special Buzzword\nIn celebration of Presidents’ Day week\, the JFK Library will reveal a special buzzword on social media. Visitors who provide the buzzword during admission throughout the week of February 15-23\, 2025 will receive $2 off admission prices. \nSensory Flexibility – Adaptive maker activities and a Flexible Quiet Space will be available for anyone who needs a break at any time. This is an inclusive program and people both with and without disabilities are always welcomed. \nSecurity – To make your experience safe and enjoyable\, the JFK Library takes the safety and security of all guests\, staff\, and visitors seriously. Upon entry to this federal building\, all visitors must pass through a security check with a metal detector. All bags will be searched by Security Officers upon entry.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/presidents-day-festival/
LOCATION:John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Drama,Event,Exhibit,Reenactment,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum":MAILTO:kennedy.programs@jfklfoundation.org
GEO:42.3130539;-71.0332151
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T085934
CREATED:20241009T174444Z
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SUMMARY:Liberty & Union Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Liberty & Union Festival\, hosted by the Old Colony History Museum\, is an annual event that transports you back in time to 1774 through historical reenactors\, music\, food\, beer\, and much more.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/liberty-union-festival/
LOCATION:Old Colony History Museum\, 6 Church Green\, Taunton\, MA\, 02780\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary
GEO:41.9015851;-71.0890837
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T085934
CREATED:20240628T005621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T213657Z
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SUMMARY:Liberty & Union Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Liberty & Union Festival\, hosted by the Old Colony History Museum\, is an annual event that transports you back in time to 1774 through historical reenactors\, music\, food\, beer\, and much more.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/liberty-and-union/
LOCATION:Old Colony History Museum\, 6 Church Green\, Taunton\, MA\, 02780\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary
GEO:41.9015851;-71.0890837
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T085934
CREATED:20241009T174645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T174645Z
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SUMMARY:250th Anniversary of the First Massachusetts Provincial Congress
DESCRIPTION:On October 7\, 1774\, ninety chosen representatives met at Salem in defiance of General Gage’s order. They elected John Hancock to serve as chairman. They resolved to form themselves into “a Provincial Congress…to take into consideration the dangerous and alarming situation of public affairs in this province\, and to consult and determine on such measures as they shall judge will tend to promote the true interest of his majesty\, and the peace\, welfare\, and prosperity of the province.” The establishment of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress was essentially a coup détat: a sudden\, violent\, and unlawful seizure of power. The royal government\, headed by General Gage\, was now isolated and virtually powerless except for the presence of the army and navy in Boston.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/250th-anniversary-of-the-first-massachusetts-provincial-congress/
LOCATION:Hawthorne Hotel\, Washington Square West 18\, Salem\, Massachusetts\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T085934
CREATED:20240911T195056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T195056Z
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SUMMARY:Crown Resistance Day with Mary Fuhrer
DESCRIPTION:Historian Mary Fuhrer returns to explore this critical point in Acton history in the next edition of the Acton 250 lecture series. Remote Participation: You can participate in the Q&A using ZOOM http://tinyurl.com/Acton250-ZOOM or watch live at Acton TV http://tinyurl.com/Acton-TV. \nPlease see https://www.actonma.gov/250 for all programming information and a link to our commemorative store. \nWhat happened in Acton on that fateful day\, and why was it considered so momentous? The talk delves into the character of the town and its leading citizens at this time\, how and why they responded to the growing crisis with the Crown\, and what brought them to the point of revolution. By zooming in to focus on the distinct character of Acton and the personalities of its leading citizens\, we will see how important personal convictions and individual actions were in shaping history. Every town’s story was different\, and Acton’s story was unique – and inspiring. \nMary Fuhrer is an Acton resident and Ph.D. social historian. For the past 30 years\, she has interpreted village life in colonial and early Republic Massachusetts. She has authored two books and numerous articles on daily life and change in small town Massachusetts\, presented at history conferences and institutes\, and served as a consulting historian to Freedom’s Way\, Massachusetts Humanities\, and the Massachusetts Historical Society\, as well as serving as the co-author of MassMoments.org. She was awarded the Massachusetts History Commendation for her work in public history. \nGenerously supported by the Acton Lions Club. \n  \nLocation: Acton Town Hall\, Room 204 
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/crown-resistance-day-with-mary-fuhrer/
LOCATION:Submit Attraction
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T085934
CREATED:20240628T005617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T204436Z
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SUMMARY:Chelsea 400th Anniversary Parade
DESCRIPTION:We welcome you to our annual celebration 3rd Saturday in September. Chelsea Day is a community event with music\, live entertainment\, street performers and so much more.\nThis year Chelsea Day will be held September 21.\nRain Date is set for September 22.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/celsea-400th-anniversary-parade/
LOCATION:Mary O’Malley State Park\, Commandants Way\, Chelsea\, MA\, 02150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Parades
GEO:42.3881727;-71.0486395
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240812
DTSTAMP:20260613T085934
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SUMMARY:Concord 250 Days Countdown to the 250th
DESCRIPTION:Concord Museum Invites You to Celebrate 250 Days to the 250th!\nJoin in the celebration as we start counting down to this momentous event!\nEnjoy free admission and family activities as we begin the countdown to the 250th anniversary of April 19\, 1775. While you are at the Museum\, see the lantern that was used as a signal on the night of Paul Revere’s midnight ride along with other objects that witnessed this pivotal day in history.\nCome celebrate with us!\n5:30 – 7:30 PM
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/countdown-to-the-250th-2/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary
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SUMMARY:Parker's Prelude Lexington
DESCRIPTION:The 295th Birthday of Captain John Parker\nParker’s Prelude\nJoin us for a free community event to celebrate Captain John Parker’s 295th Birthday with a festive celebration on the Lexington Battle Green. Bring along a chair or blanket. \nThere will be music\, activities\, food trucks and birthday cake! Leading off the musical performances will be a joint concert of the Lexington Bicentennial Band and the Concord Band. \nAlso\, performing will be the: \n\nJamaica Plain Honk Band\nChildren’s Community Chorus\nWilliam Diamond Junior Fife & Drum Corps\n\nCaptain Parker\nSeen by many as being the ultimate personification of a Yankee rebel and represented by a statue standing resolutely at the head of the Lexington Common\, Captain John Parker was a New England farmer\, smith\, soldier\, and colonial militia officer. \nOn April 19\, 1775\, Parker led the Lexington Militia in a skirmish with British regulars at the Battle of Lexington\, where eight militia lost their lives in a successful delaying action against the British. \nWhile the militia lost the Battle of Lexington\, Captain Parker’s actions of defiance gave inspiration to further acts of rebellion against the tyranny of King George during the American War for Independence.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/countdown-to-the-250th/
LOCATION:Lexington Battle Green\, Lexington Battle Green\, Lexington\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary
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