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SUMMARY:Harbor of Courage
DESCRIPTION:Join us for MA250: Harbor of Courage\, commemorating the first naval engagement of the American Revolution and one of Massachusetts’ defining moments. Set on Fairhaven’s scenic waterfront\, this event will bring history to life with: \n– A Revolutionary War encampment showcasing period life\n– Food trucks offering treats and bites for all ages\n– Cannon fire and a 10-gun salute\, recreating the drama of the era\n– Hands-on history experiences\, demonstrations\, and more surprises \nThis special MA250 celebration honors the bravery\, strategy\, and spirit of those who shaped the nation. Families\, history buffs\, and waterfront enthusiasts alike are invited to witness\, learn\, and experience a day of American heritage like no other. \nCo-hosted by the Fairhaven Village Militia and Discover Fairhaven with support from SRPEDD and BayCoast Bank — come see history in action at the very spot where courage met the sea! \nEVENT SCHEDULE\nSaturday\, May 16\n • Fairhaven Village Militia encampment open to the public beginning at 10:00 AM\, featuring living history throughout the day\n • Festival at Grimshaw Park from 11:30 AM–6:30 PM\n • Cannon firing planned for around sunset\, around 7:00 PM\nSunday\, May 17\n • Fairhaven Village Militia encampment open from 9:30 AM–3:00 PM \nLOCATIONS & PARKING\nThe Fairhaven Village Militia Encampment will take place on the Town-owned lot at Fort Phoenix\, located at the end of Fort Street near the hurricane barrier entrance and historic cannons. \nDiscover Fairhaven’s Saturday festival will take place nearby at Grimshaw Park\, in the grassy area behind the tennis courts on Green Street. \nDuring the busy Saturday schedule\, limited accessible parking will be available along Green Street. Please check in with the on-duty police detail officer for assistance.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/harbor-of-courage/
LOCATION:Fort Phoenix\, Fairhaven\, Fort Street 3\, Fairhaven\, Massachusetts\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000
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SUMMARY:Declaring Independence: Then & Now
DESCRIPTION:Declaring Independence: Then and Now\nSaturday\, May 16\, 2026 | 1:00-2:00pm\nFirst Parish of Sudbury | 327 Concord Road\nFREE ADMISSION (no registration required) \nThe Sudbury Historical Society (SHS)—in partnership with Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area—will present Declaring Independence: Then and Now: an award-winning performance that brings the words and ideas of 1776 to life through readings of the Declaration of Independence and first-person perspectives by reenactors. \nTailored to Sudbury and presented on the site where the Declaration of Independence was originally read to its inhabitants\, this thought-provoking program depicts how communities in Massachusetts debated the idea of independence from Great Britain. We invite the audience to reflect on what independence meant then and means now. \nThe performance will take place on Sudbury 250 Day: a town-wide celebration in historic town center on May 16th from 10:00-3:00 pm. Enjoy militia reenactments\, colonial music\, a Town Crier\, historic tours\, food trucks\, and the Knox Cannon firing\, and much more. \nFor a full schedule of events and parking\, visit: sudbury.ma.us/250.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/declaring-independence-then-now/
LOCATION:First Parish of Sudbury\, Concord Road 327\, Sudbury\, Massachusetts\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Drama,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sudbury Historical Society":MAILTO:info@sudbury01776.org
GEO:42.3831308;-71.4124736
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T071944
CREATED:20260506T134119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T134119Z
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SUMMARY:250th Anniversary of Captain James Mugford and the Battle of Shirley Gut
DESCRIPTION:The Boston Tea Party Chapter\, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) will host an America 250! commemoration on May 17\, 2026\, honoring Captain James Mugford and the Continental schooner “Franklin.” \nIn May 1776\, Captain Mugford captured the British powder ship Hope\, securing 1\,500 barrels of gunpowder for the Continental Army. Two days later\, American crews repelled a British assault in Shirley Gut\, where Captain Mugford was the only American casualty. These actions marked a turning point toward direct naval engagement during the Revolutionary War. \nThe program begins at noon with the rededication of the Mugford Monument at Beacon Circle on Shore Drive in Winthrop\, originally installed by the Deane Winthrop Chapter\, NSDAR in 1937. \nAt 1:00 p.m.\, a commemorative event at the Historic Deane Winthrop House will feature the USS Constitution Color Guard and keynote speaker Eric Jay Dolan\, author of Rebels at Sea. \nThe event will conclude at 3:00 p.m. with music and refreshments in the garden. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/250th-anniversary-of-captain-james-mugford-and-the-battle-of-shirley-gut/
LOCATION:Deane Winthrop House\, Shirley Street 34\, Winthrop\, Massachusetts\, 02152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Tea Party Chapter%2C National Society Daughters of the American Revolution":MAILTO:sgerow6010@gmail.com
GEO:42.3825567;-70.9784202
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000
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CREATED:20260421T151848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T151848Z
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SUMMARY:250th Anniversary Salute to Service Parade
DESCRIPTION:A New Date for Our Annual Parade \nMark Sunday\, May 17 on your calendars for the 250th Anniversary Salute to Service Parade. This year\, we moved the date a week ahead to Armed Services Weekend. We are excited to share that this year’s parade will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and include additional features\, floats\, and new traditions. \nThe 250th Anniversary Salute to Service Parade will begin at 3 p.m. from City Hall\, proceed down Walnut Street through Newtonville\, go right on Washington Street and then left onto Adams Street before ending at Coletti-Magni Park in Nonantum.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/250th-anniversary-salute-to-service-parade/
LOCATION:Coletti-Magni Park\, Watertown Street 386-390\, Newton\, Massachusetts\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors,Parades
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T203000
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CREATED:20260319T182929Z
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SUMMARY:Daily Life in Menotomy: Aftermath of April 19\, 1775
DESCRIPTION:Often have been told in detail the bloody events that took place in Menotomy (Arlington) on the first day of the American Revolution. But how did Menotomy\, then a rural precinct of Cambridge\, recover from the shocking episodes and carry on while war was still raging mere miles away in Boston? \nJoin the Arlington Historical Society as Arlington-based Historian\, Richard Duffy\, explores the culture and daily life of Menotomy in the wake of the Battle of Menotomy\, revealing how this rural community endured\, adapted\, and moved forward while war continued just beyond its doorstep.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/daily-life-in-menotomy-aftermath-of-april-19-1775/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Society\, Jason Street 7\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arlington Historical Society":MAILTO:contact@arlingtonhistorical.org
GEO:42.4160266;-71.1587071
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arlington Historical Society Jason Street 7 Arlington MA 02476 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Jason Street 7:geo:-71.1587071,42.4160266
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T193000
DTSTAMP:20260525T071945
CREATED:20260505T165720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T134919Z
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SUMMARY:From Plymouth Rock to the Battle of Bunker Hill\, an Evening with Nathaniel Philbrick
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening with acclaimed historian and National Book Award winner Nathaniel Philbrick as we explore Massachusetts’ pivotal role in the origins of American democracy—From Plymouth Rock to the Battle of Bunker Hill.\nThis fundraising event is part of our Revolutionary Ideas Started Here America 250 commemorations and highlights the enduring ideas of liberty\, self-governance\, and community that took root here in the 17th and 18th centuries. Through Philbrick’s storytelling\, these early chapters of history will come vividly to life. \nThe evening begins with a cocktail reception\, followed by Philbrick’s keynote address. Proceeds from this event directly support the Museum’s educational mission\, helping to preserve and share these important stories for future generations. \nCelebrate the past\, support the future\, and be part of this meaningful commemorative event.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/from-plymouth-rock-to-the-battle-of-bunker-hill-an-evening-with-nathaniel-philbrick/
LOCATION:Plimoth Patuxet Museums\, Warren Avenue 137\, Plymouth\, MA\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Speakers
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Plimoth Patuxet Museums Warren Avenue 137 Plymouth MA 02360 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Warren Avenue 137:geo:-70.6242923,41.9377831
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T071945
CREATED:20260414T211238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T211238Z
UID:10008179-1780687800-1780691400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:God of Our Fathers: Mighty Miracles of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Performing Arts Center\, Brewster\nAmerica 250 Series\, In Person & Livestreamed\nThe Battle of Bunker Hill\, Presented by Dr. Kenyn Cureton\nThis America 250 lecture celebrates God’s Providence during our nation’s fight for Independence\, highlighting key moments of divine intervention that took place during the Revolutionary War.\nFree admission for all!\nInfo: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/god-of-our-fathers-mighty-miracles-of-the-american-revolution-4/
LOCATION:Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center\, Southern Eagle Cartway 95\, Brewster\, Massachusetts\, 02631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arts Empowering Life":MAILTO:publicity@artsempoweringlife.org
GEO:41.7797451;-70.0123384
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center Southern Eagle Cartway 95 Brewster Massachusetts 02631 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Southern Eagle Cartway 95:geo:-70.0123384,41.7797451
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T071945
CREATED:20260518T193114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T193114Z
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SUMMARY:Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral
DESCRIPTION:April 1776. The British army has finally left Boston. Now\, nearly a year after his death\, friends and family can finally hold a funeral for Dr. Joseph Warren. \nInside King’s Chapel\, his brother\, his fiancée\, and his good friend Paul Revere gather to mourn Warren and to make sense of their loss. Outside the Chapel\, two Black abolitionists wonder what this revolution will mean for them. A play about memory\, legacy\, and the potential and pitfalls of the American Revolution. \nCome join the King’s Chapel History Program for a thrilling story about freedom\, the life of a man often only recognized for his death\, and the larger fight for freedom\, all at the location where this funeral took place in 1776!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/act-worthy-of-yourselves-a-re-imagining-of-joseph-warrens-funeral-2/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:King’s Chapel\, Tremont Street 58\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Reenactment,Women's History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T071945
CREATED:20260518T193114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T193114Z
UID:10010871-1781292600-1781298000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral
DESCRIPTION:April 1776. The British army has finally left Boston. Now\, nearly a year after his death\, friends and family can finally hold a funeral for Dr. Joseph Warren. \nInside King’s Chapel\, his brother\, his fiancée\, and his good friend Paul Revere gather to mourn Warren and to make sense of their loss. Outside the Chapel\, two Black abolitionists wonder what this revolution will mean for them. A play about memory\, legacy\, and the potential and pitfalls of the American Revolution. \nCome join the King’s Chapel History Program for a thrilling story about freedom\, the life of a man often only recognized for his death\, and the larger fight for freedom\, all at the location where this funeral took place in 1776!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/act-worthy-of-yourselves-a-re-imagining-of-joseph-warrens-funeral-2/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:King’s Chapel\, Tremont Street 58\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Reenactment,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T071945
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SUMMARY:The Spirit of Brimfield - 250 Years of Freedom
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 13\, 2026\, in conjunction with Brimfield Old Home Day\, our community will gather\, and all are welcome to celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary of our freedom and liberty. Hundreds of Brimfield and area residents answered the voluntary call to duty from 1775 and throughout the Revolutionary War. They will be recognized by a series of cemetery tours between 10:30am-1pm where their narrative stories will be told by historians at each of their burial sites. Formal presentations and performances will begin at 2pm on the Town Common bandstand\, we can expect stories of patriotism\, duty\, honor\, and public service. The parade will begin from the public safety complex at 3pm\, proceed around the Town Common\, and conclude in the Brimfield Winery fields where attendees are welcome to take selfies with the parade participants. We expect the Springfield Kiltie Band\, 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment\, a helicopter flyover\, the 215th Army Band\, local high school marching band\, Brimfield’s antique fire truck\, and more. Everyone is welcome to enjoy live music and entertainment throughout the day at the Brimfield Winery. Around dusk the bonfire pit will be lit\, while the story of Maj. Gen. Henry Knox’ amazing mission to bring cannons from Ticonderoga to Boston will be narrated. The evening concludes with a fireworks display.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-spirit-of-brimfield-250-years-of-freedom/
LOCATION:Brimfield Town Common and Brimfield Winery\, Main Street 20\, Brimfield\, Massachusetts\, 01010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Historic Brimfield":MAILTO:tstew182@gmail.com
GEO:42.1217983;-72.2038511
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T153000
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CREATED:20260518T193114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T193114Z
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SUMMARY:Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral
DESCRIPTION:April 1776. The British army has finally left Boston. Now\, nearly a year after his death\, friends and family can finally hold a funeral for Dr. Joseph Warren. \nInside King’s Chapel\, his brother\, his fiancée\, and his good friend Paul Revere gather to mourn Warren and to make sense of their loss. Outside the Chapel\, two Black abolitionists wonder what this revolution will mean for them. A play about memory\, legacy\, and the potential and pitfalls of the American Revolution. \nCome join the King’s Chapel History Program for a thrilling story about freedom\, the life of a man often only recognized for his death\, and the larger fight for freedom\, all at the location where this funeral took place in 1776!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/act-worthy-of-yourselves-a-re-imagining-of-joseph-warrens-funeral-2/2026-06-13/1/
LOCATION:King’s Chapel\, Tremont Street 58\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Reenactment,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T071945
CREATED:20260518T193114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T193114Z
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SUMMARY:Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral
DESCRIPTION:April 1776. The British army has finally left Boston. Now\, nearly a year after his death\, friends and family can finally hold a funeral for Dr. Joseph Warren. \nInside King’s Chapel\, his brother\, his fiancée\, and his good friend Paul Revere gather to mourn Warren and to make sense of their loss. Outside the Chapel\, two Black abolitionists wonder what this revolution will mean for them. A play about memory\, legacy\, and the potential and pitfalls of the American Revolution. \nCome join the King’s Chapel History Program for a thrilling story about freedom\, the life of a man often only recognized for his death\, and the larger fight for freedom\, all at the location where this funeral took place in 1776!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/act-worthy-of-yourselves-a-re-imagining-of-joseph-warrens-funeral-2/2026-06-13/2/
LOCATION:King’s Chapel\, Tremont Street 58\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Reenactment,Women's History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T071945
CREATED:20260415T174913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T174913Z
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SUMMARY:The Dramatic Story of an Artillery  Commander at Bunker Hill  1776
DESCRIPTION:Illustrated talk about how an artillery commander from Marblehead defied his superior officers at the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17\, 1775\, by leading his cannon company into the thick of the fray\, rather than retreating\, and dragging the only American field-piece down off the hill as the American forces retreated.  That would prove to be the only American cannon in that battle that was not captured by the enemy.  Afterward\, however\, the Marbleheader\, Captain Samuel Russel Trevett\, was falsely accused of his superior officer’s failures. Though he was exonerated soon after\, he would instead join his many townsmen as a Captain of privateer vessels through the war’s end in 1782.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-dramatic-story-of-an-artillery-commander-at-bunker-hill-1776/2026-06-17/1/
LOCATION:Abbot Public Library\, 235 Pleasant Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, Pleasant Street 235\, Marblehead\, Massachusetts\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marblehead 250 Committee":MAILTO:laurenmccormack@marbleheadmuseum.org
GEO:42.4963744;-70.8632275
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T071945
CREATED:20260129T224122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T224122Z
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SUMMARY:Battle of Bunker Hill Special Anniversary Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Hub Town Tours as we commemorate the 251st anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill! Your historian guide will explain the military conflict between Provincial forces and the British troops under siege in Boston in 1775\, placing the battle in the broader context of the beginning of the American Revolution. This 2.5-hour walking tour travels the Freedom Trail in Downtown Boston and the North End\, following 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 and Charlestown\, learn the gripping story of a small colonial town careening toward war with the British empire.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/battle-of-bunker-hill-special-anniversary-tour/
LOCATION:Boston Common\, 139 Tremont Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hub Town Tours":MAILTO:help@hubtowntours.com
GEO:42.3554693;-71.0637928
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boston Common 139 Tremont Street Boston MA 02111 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=139 Tremont Street:geo:-71.0637928,42.3554693
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T071945
CREATED:20260415T174913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T174913Z
UID:10008186-1781722800-1781726400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Dramatic Story of an Artillery  Commander at Bunker Hill  1776
DESCRIPTION:Illustrated talk about how an artillery commander from Marblehead defied his superior officers at the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17\, 1775\, by leading his cannon company into the thick of the fray\, rather than retreating\, and dragging the only American field-piece down off the hill as the American forces retreated.  That would prove to be the only American cannon in that battle that was not captured by the enemy.  Afterward\, however\, the Marbleheader\, Captain Samuel Russel Trevett\, was falsely accused of his superior officer’s failures. Though he was exonerated soon after\, he would instead join his many townsmen as a Captain of privateer vessels through the war’s end in 1782.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-dramatic-story-of-an-artillery-commander-at-bunker-hill-1776/2026-06-17/2/
LOCATION:Abbot Public Library\, 235 Pleasant Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, Pleasant Street 235\, Marblehead\, Massachusetts\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marblehead 250 Committee":MAILTO:laurenmccormack@marbleheadmuseum.org
GEO:42.4963744;-70.8632275
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Abbot Public Library 235 Pleasant Street Marblehead MA 01945 Pleasant Street 235 Marblehead Massachusetts 01945 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Pleasant Street 235:geo:-70.8632275,42.4963744
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T071945
CREATED:20260518T193114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T193114Z
UID:10010874-1781811000-1781816400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral
DESCRIPTION:April 1776. The British army has finally left Boston. Now\, nearly a year after his death\, friends and family can finally hold a funeral for Dr. Joseph Warren. \nInside King’s Chapel\, his brother\, his fiancée\, and his good friend Paul Revere gather to mourn Warren and to make sense of their loss. Outside the Chapel\, two Black abolitionists wonder what this revolution will mean for them. A play about memory\, legacy\, and the potential and pitfalls of the American Revolution. \nCome join the King’s Chapel History Program for a thrilling story about freedom\, the life of a man often only recognized for his death\, and the larger fight for freedom\, all at the location where this funeral took place in 1776!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/act-worthy-of-yourselves-a-re-imagining-of-joseph-warrens-funeral-2/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:King’s Chapel\, Tremont Street 58\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Reenactment,Women's History
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GEO:42.3580632;-71.0600142
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=King’s Chapel Tremont Street 58 Boston Massachusetts 02108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Tremont Street 58:geo:-71.0600142,42.3580632
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T071945
CREATED:20260518T193114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T193114Z
UID:10010875-1781897400-1781902800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral
DESCRIPTION:April 1776. The British army has finally left Boston. Now\, nearly a year after his death\, friends and family can finally hold a funeral for Dr. Joseph Warren. \nInside King’s Chapel\, his brother\, his fiancée\, and his good friend Paul Revere gather to mourn Warren and to make sense of their loss. Outside the Chapel\, two Black abolitionists wonder what this revolution will mean for them. A play about memory\, legacy\, and the potential and pitfalls of the American Revolution. \nCome join the King’s Chapel History Program for a thrilling story about freedom\, the life of a man often only recognized for his death\, and the larger fight for freedom\, all at the location where this funeral took place in 1776!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/act-worthy-of-yourselves-a-re-imagining-of-joseph-warrens-funeral-2/2026-06-19/
LOCATION:King’s Chapel\, Tremont Street 58\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Reenactment,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-INTERESTED-IN-KINGS-CHAPEL-HISTORY.jpeg
GEO:42.3580632;-71.0600142
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=King’s Chapel Tremont Street 58 Boston Massachusetts 02108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Tremont Street 58:geo:-71.0600142,42.3580632
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T071945
CREATED:20260507T211716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T211716Z
UID:10010500-1781946000-1781974800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Battle of Gloucester Reenactment Events
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 20 and Sunday\, June 21\, witness the Stage Fort Park transform into 18th-century Gloucester\, through battle reenactments\, both by land and sea\, civilian encampments\, historical programming\, and more.  \nThe Battle of Gloucester is one of the lesser known battles of the Revolutionary War that played a major factor in the formation of the Continental Navy. The American soldiers’ ability to defeat the British Navy\, the most powerful of the time\, as they attempted to raid the Gloucester Harbor\,  instilled a confidence in the Americans that sparked the eventual creation and birth of the U.S. Navy.  \nBattle reenactments will be held at 10 a.m. (by sea) and 2 p.m. (by land) on both Saturday and Sunday. Throughout the day\, visitors can meet citizens of 1775 Gloucester\, browse 18th century shops\, and explore a Revolutionary War Encampment.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/battle-of-gloucester-reenactment-events/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Stage Fort Park\, Hough Avenue 24\, Gloucester\, Massachusetts\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Battle of Gloucester Reenactment Committee":MAILTO:ben@jgpr.net
GEO:42.6052918;-70.6781573
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Stage Fort Park Hough Avenue 24 Gloucester Massachusetts 01930 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Hough Avenue 24:geo:-70.6781573,42.6052918
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T153000
DTSTAMP:20260525T071945
CREATED:20260518T193114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T193114Z
UID:10010876-1781964000-1781969400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral
DESCRIPTION:April 1776. The British army has finally left Boston. Now\, nearly a year after his death\, friends and family can finally hold a funeral for Dr. Joseph Warren. \nInside King’s Chapel\, his brother\, his fiancée\, and his good friend Paul Revere gather to mourn Warren and to make sense of their loss. Outside the Chapel\, two Black abolitionists wonder what this revolution will mean for them. A play about memory\, legacy\, and the potential and pitfalls of the American Revolution. \nCome join the King’s Chapel History Program for a thrilling story about freedom\, the life of a man often only recognized for his death\, and the larger fight for freedom\, all at the location where this funeral took place in 1776!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/act-worthy-of-yourselves-a-re-imagining-of-joseph-warrens-funeral-2/2026-06-20/1/
LOCATION:King’s Chapel\, Tremont Street 58\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Reenactment,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-INTERESTED-IN-KINGS-CHAPEL-HISTORY.jpeg
GEO:42.3580632;-71.0600142
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=King’s Chapel Tremont Street 58 Boston Massachusetts 02108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Tremont Street 58:geo:-71.0600142,42.3580632
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T210000
DTSTAMP:20260525T071945
CREATED:20260518T193114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T193114Z
UID:10010877-1781983800-1781989200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral
DESCRIPTION:April 1776. The British army has finally left Boston. Now\, nearly a year after his death\, friends and family can finally hold a funeral for Dr. Joseph Warren. \nInside King’s Chapel\, his brother\, his fiancée\, and his good friend Paul Revere gather to mourn Warren and to make sense of their loss. Outside the Chapel\, two Black abolitionists wonder what this revolution will mean for them. A play about memory\, legacy\, and the potential and pitfalls of the American Revolution. \nCome join the King’s Chapel History Program for a thrilling story about freedom\, the life of a man often only recognized for his death\, and the larger fight for freedom\, all at the location where this funeral took place in 1776!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/act-worthy-of-yourselves-a-re-imagining-of-joseph-warrens-funeral-2/2026-06-20/2/
LOCATION:King’s Chapel\, Tremont Street 58\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Reenactment,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-Copy-of-INTERESTED-IN-KINGS-CHAPEL-HISTORY.jpeg
GEO:42.3580632;-71.0600142
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=King’s Chapel Tremont Street 58 Boston Massachusetts 02108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Tremont Street 58:geo:-71.0600142,42.3580632
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T071945
CREATED:20260507T211716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T211716Z
UID:10010501-1782028800-1782057600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Battle of Gloucester Reenactment Events
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 20 and Sunday\, June 21\, witness the Stage Fort Park transform into 18th-century Gloucester\, through battle reenactments\, both by land and sea\, civilian encampments\, historical programming\, and more.  \nThe Battle of Gloucester is one of the lesser known battles of the Revolutionary War that played a major factor in the formation of the Continental Navy. The American soldiers’ ability to defeat the British Navy\, the most powerful of the time\, as they attempted to raid the Gloucester Harbor\,  instilled a confidence in the Americans that sparked the eventual creation and birth of the U.S. Navy.  \nBattle reenactments will be held at 10 a.m. (by sea) and 2 p.m. (by land) on both Saturday and Sunday. Throughout the day\, visitors can meet citizens of 1775 Gloucester\, browse 18th century shops\, and explore a Revolutionary War Encampment.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/battle-of-gloucester-reenactment-events/2026-06-21/
LOCATION:Stage Fort Park\, Hough Avenue 24\, Gloucester\, Massachusetts\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Battle of Gloucester Reenactment Committee":MAILTO:ben@jgpr.net
GEO:42.6052918;-70.6781573
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Stage Fort Park Hough Avenue 24 Gloucester Massachusetts 01930 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Hough Avenue 24:geo:-70.6781573,42.6052918
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T071945
CREATED:20260505T143657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T143657Z
UID:10010312-1783162800-1783177200@massachusetts250.org
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
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T220000
DTSTAMP:20260525T071945
CREATED:20260211T175100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T000303Z
UID:10004429-1783191600-1783202400@massachusetts250.org
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
GEO:42.3573189;-71.07368
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=DCR Hatch Shell Charles River Esplanade 47 David G Mugar Way Boston MA 02114 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=47 David G Mugar Way:geo:-71.07368,42.3573189
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T113000
DTSTAMP:20260525T071945
CREATED:20260522T151318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T151318Z
UID:10010897-1783508400-1783510200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Group Reading of the Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:Come read the Declaration of Independence out loud together in a relay where we each read a piece. Be part of the nation-wide group readings on this day to celebrate the declaration’s 250th anniversary. We’ll have iced tea (fresh from Boston Harbor). All ages!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/group-reading-of-the-declaration-of-independence/
LOCATION:Leverett Library\, Montague Road 75\, Leverett\, MA\, 01054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leverett Library":MAILTO:leverettprograms@cwmars.org
GEO:42.4611627;-72.4977848
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Leverett Library Montague Road 75 Leverett MA 01054 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Montague Road 75:geo:-72.4977848,42.4611627
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T140000
DTSTAMP:20260525T071945
CREATED:20260326T215334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T215334Z
UID:10007271-1784368800-1784383200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Reading and Celebration of the Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the birth of our country with our community at the beautiful Greylock Glen Center\, situated at the base of Mount Greylock\, the tallest mountain in all of southern New England. Join other attendees while dressed in colonial era clothing.\nCommemorate and celebrate the birth of our country with our community through: \nReading the Declaration of Independence\nA 13 gun salute with the firing of a cannon\nDrum and fife band\nGames popular with children during the American Revolution\nColonial era cooking demonstration by the 18th Century Cook\nCommunity supper\nHandcrafted items offered for sale by local artisans\nFlags and copies of the Declaration of Independence will be handed out to attendees\nRaffle
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/reading-and-celebration-of-the-declaration-of-independence/
LOCATION:Greylock Glen Center\, Gould Road 165\, Adams\, Massachusetts\, 01220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Event,Outdoors,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="250 Celebration Committee of Adams and North Berkshire":MAILTO:info@250adams.com
GEO:42.6268519;-73.1436545
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T071945
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T203000
DTSTAMP:20260525T071945
CREATED:20260320T192155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T210852Z
UID:10007264-1789065000-1789072200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Upton Historical Society to Host Declaration of Independence Commemoration Program
DESCRIPTION:The Upton Historical Society will present a special program celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on Thursday April 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Upton Community Center (9 Milford St Upton).\nTitled “Declaration of Independence\,” the program will feature a unique local perspective led by students from the History 2 class at Nipmuc Regional High School. Participants will explore and compare historic documents from surrounding towns alongside the original Declaration\, offering insight into how revolutionary ideas were reflected and recorded in local communities during the era.\nThrough this collaborative presentation\, students will demonstrate how regional records and civic documents deepen understanding of the principles expressed in 1776. The program reflects the Upton Historical Society’s commitment to preserving and sharing local history while encouraging educational partnerships with area schools.\nThe event is open to the public and welcomes residents\, families\, and history enthusiasts interested in commemorating this milestone anniversary while supporting student scholarship and community engagement.\nFor additional information about this program or other Society events\, contact the Upton Historical Society.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/upton-historical-society-to-host-declaration-of-independence-commemoration-program/
LOCATION:Upton Community Center\, 9 Milford St\, Upton\, Upton\, 01568\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Upton Historical Scoiety":MAILTO:uptonmahistoricalsociety@gmail.com
GEO:42.1737268;-71.6018131
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Upton Community Center 9 Milford St Upton Upton 01568 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=9 Milford St:geo:-71.6018131,42.1737268
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