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SUMMARY:Gallery Tour\, "Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington"
DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library is celebrating its 50th anniversary with special gallery talks\, engaging lectures\, and exhibitions drawn from our rich collections. Our gallery exhibition “Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington” examines how an entire community—women\, men\, black\, white\, young\, old\, enslaved\, and free—helped spark a revolution. Join museum staff this Saturday November 22 at 11 AM for a free gallery tour of this exhibition.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/gallery-tour-protest-promise-the-american-revolution-in-lexington-4/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Commemoration,Exhibit,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T150000
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SUMMARY:Concord Museum Forum: The Painter's Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Uncover the overlooked role of patriot artists—women\, Black men enslaved and free\, and people of mixed race—who shaped the Revolution through art\, espionage\, and activism across America\, London\, and Paris. Their work helped inspire rebellion and forge a new political culture\, almost always armed with wax\, paint\, and wit rather than a musket or bayonet. Among these daring figures were enslaved artists with deep ties to Massachusetts\, including famous poet Phillis Wheatley and portrait painter Prince Demah. Together\, the experiences of this extraordinary artistic cohort testify to both the promise and the limits of liberty in the founding era. \nZara Anishanslin is Associate Professor of History and Art History at the University of Delaware. She is the author of the award-winning Portrait of a Woman in Silk: Hidden Histories of the British Atlantic World and has served as a historical consultant for the Philadelphia Museum of Art and “Hamilton: The Exhibition.”
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-painters-fire/
LOCATION:Hingham Heritage Museum\, Main Street 34\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Speakers,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T110000
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SUMMARY:Gallery Tour\, "Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington"
DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library is celebrating its 50th anniversary with special gallery talks\, engaging lectures\, and exhibitions drawn from our rich collections. Our gallery exhibition “Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington” examines how an entire community—women\, men\, black\, white\, young\, old\, enslaved\, and free—helped spark a revolution. Join museum staff this Saturday September 27 for a free gallery tour of this exhibition!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/gallery-tour-protest-promise-the-american-revolution-in-lexington-3/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Commemoration,Exhibit,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T210000
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SUMMARY:SOUL\, BLUES & GROOVES With Mwalim Returns To The Sandbar Lounge
DESCRIPTION:Fans of soul\, blues\, jazz\, and funk will want to mark their calendars as Mwalim\, the award-winning singer\, songwriter\, and multi-instrumentalist\, brings SOUL\, BLUES & GROOVES back to the Sandbar Lounge (150 Warren Ave\, Plymouth) on Thursday\, September 18\, 2025\, at 7pm. \nTouring in support of his critically acclaimed album\, Thunderchild\, Mwalim has been praised for his powerful storytelling\, genre-bending artistry\, and captivating live performances. With a sound that moves fluidly from deep blues to smooth soul and groove-driven jazz\, his concerts offer something for every music lover. \nIn recognition of MA250\, commemorating 250 years since the start of the American Revolution\, this special performance will include musical selections reflecting the Black and Indigenous musical traditions that would have been heard during the time of Phyllis Wheatley and Prince Hall—honoring their era through historically informed sound and rhythm. These interwoven elements offer a rare and resonant glimpse into the cultural expressions of resistance\, identity\, and spirit that defined early America. \nThis show is a return engagement by popular demand\, following Mwalim’s previous Sandbar Lounge performance\, which drew enthusiastic feedback from audience members\, hotel guests\, and staff alike. Audiences can expect another evening filled with rich vocals\, masterful musicianship\, and grooves that linger long after the final note. \nFor lovers of live soul\, blues\, and groove-driven music—and those interested in the deep roots of American musical heritage—SOUL\, BLUES & GROOVES with Mwalim promises an unforgettable night of artistry and sound.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/soul-blues-grooves-with-mwalim-returns-to-the-sandbar-lounge/
LOCATION:Sandbar Lounge\, Warren Avenue 150\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T173000
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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: "Confronting Boston's Legacy of Slavery: The Power of Faith and the Art of Remembrance"Art of
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by King’s Chapel\, join us for a special panel\, Confronting Boston’s Legacy of Slavery: The Power of Faith and the Art of Remembrance\, on Monday\, September 15\, at 5:30 PM at the Museum of African American History\, Boston. Speakers include Dr. Kabria Baumgartner\, Rev. Willie Bodrick II\, Rev. Joy Fallon\, and artist Harmonia Rosales\, who will reflect on Boston’s role in slavery\, the power of faith and art in confronting painful histories\, and how remembrance can inspire new paths toward justice and reconciliation. This discussion is free and open to the public\, however space is limited. RSVP requested.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/panel-discussion-confronting-bostons-legacy-of-slavery-the-power-of-faith-and-the-art-of-remembranceart-of/
LOCATION:Museum of African American History\, Joy Street 46\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T120000
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SUMMARY:Gallery Tour\, "Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington"
DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library is celebrating its 50th anniversary with special gallery talks\, engaging lectures\, and exhibitions drawn from our rich collections. Our gallery exhibition “Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington” examines how an entire community—women\, men\, black\, white\, young\, old\, enslaved\, and free—helped spark a revolution. \nJoin museum staff on Saturday August 23 for a free gallery tour that focuses on women’s roles before\, during\, and after the Revolutionary War. This tour complements the reenactment of the 1769 Lexington spinning protest which will be held at the Women’s Liberty Monument from 10 AM – 3 PM. \nLearn more about “Protest & Promise” at https://bit.ly/41YYh34 and the spinning protest reenactment at https://bit.ly/3H6CsIz.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/gallery-tour-protest-promise-the-american-revolution-in-lexington-2/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Commemoration,Exhibit,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T150000
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SUMMARY:Weaving An Address - Curator Tour and Author Talk
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to a free program exploring The Umbrella Arts Center’s outdoors public art ramble\, Weaving an Address\, a site-specific exhibition of work by prominent Black artists commemorating colonial-era Black residents of Concord’s famed Walden Woods. \nOn Saturday\, July 19 at 3PM\, curator and artist Marla McLeod will lead a guided tour of the artwork installed at Brister’s Hill in Walden Woods\, named for Brister Freeman\, an enslaved man who won his freedom by serving in the Revolutionary War and then bought the property and lived there along with other formerly enslaved before Thoreau. \nThe tour will be followed at 4:30PM by refreshments and a panel discussion back at The Umbrella Arts Center (40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA) with McLeod in dialogue with historian Elise Lemire\, author of Black Walden: Slavery and Its Aftermath in Concord\, Massachusetts\, who was recently a subject of the new international documentary\, Concord’s Secret History\, just released on over 500 PBS stations. Saturday’s discussion will examine the “journey from archive to art\,” and Lemire’s scholarly research that fueled Weaving’s creative installations. \nPart of the town’s Revolution250 celebrations\, this program is co-presented by The Umbrella Arts Center\, The Walden Woods Project and The Robbins House: Concord’s African American History Museum. It featured work by artists Sharon Chandler Correnty\, Ifé Franklin\, Stephen Hamilton\, Whitney Harris\, Ekua Holmes\, Perla Mabel\, Marla McLeod\, Kimberly Love Radcliffe\, and Anthony Peyton Young. \nLearn more at https://theumbrellaarts.org/weaving
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/weaving-an-address-curator-tour-and-author-talk/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, Stow Street 40\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Commemoration,Event,Exhibit,Outdoors,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T140000
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SUMMARY:5th Annual Quock Walker Day Community Celebration - Quock Walker and the Black Patriots
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Quock Walker Day aka Massachusetts Emancipation Day with ABCL! \nJoin us for the fifth annual Quock Walker Day celebrations in Lexington on Saturday\, July 5\, 2025. \nCelebrate the 242nd Anniversary of Massachusetts Emancipation Day and hear how the Revolutionary War and the Black Patriots of Lexington and Massachusetts set the stage for Quock Walker’s judicial victories. His 1781 civil lawsuit for battery led to the 1783 criminal case that ended slavery in Massachusetts. \nJoin us for the 5th Annual Quock Walker Day Community Celebration at the Lexington Visitors Center Lawn\, 1875 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA 02420 – FREE. The festivities start at 11 am with music and recitation of the Governor’s Quock Walker Day proclamation. \nFIND YOUR JOY at any age with storytellers\, Farm to Plate Caribbean American Food Truck\, a dance workshop\, Black heritage scavenger hunts\, hands-on flax processing demonstration\, military reenactors\, and musical performance by Rhythms of Ghana. Festivities close with a poetry recital at 2 pm. \nHonor the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington which kickstarted the Revolutionary War and paved the way for Massachusetts to adopt a state constitution in 1780. In 1783\, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed that the idea of slavery is inconsistent with the 1780 Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. \nRain Location for the 5th Annual Quock Walker Day Community Celebration is First Parish of Lexington\, 7 Harrington Rd\, Lexington\, MA 02421 \nThank you to our partners and vendors: Church of Our Redeemer\, Clarke’s Cakes & Cookies\, Fresh Food Generation\, First Parish of Lexington\, Follen Church\, Hancock UCC\, LexFarm\, Lexington Visitors Center\, Rhythms of Ghana\, 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment Company A\, and the William Diamond Junior Fife and Drum Corps. \nCome early for colonial history and music and stay for the concert by Rhythms of Ghana. \nThis event is free. \nBONUS – Quock Walker Day Storytelling at Lexington Visitors Center – 9:45 am to 2:15 pm \nDuring Quock Walker Day at Lexington Visitors Center featured storytellers will celebrate the 242nd Anniversary of Massachusetts Emancipation Day and the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington. They will communicate memories of colonial Massachusetts\, along with tales of resilience\, ingenuity\, emancipation and patriotism from the 18th and 19th centuries.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/5th-annual-quock-walker-day-community-celebration-quock-walker-and-the-black-patriots/
LOCATION:Lexington Visitors Center\, 1875 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T100000
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SUMMARY:5th Annual Quock Walker Day Hike for Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Start the day with the 5th Annual Quock Walker Day Hike for Freedom at Bowman Elementary School\, 9 Philip Rd\, Lexington\, MA 02421. This family-friendly hike on the ACROSS Lexington Route M Loop commemorates Quock Walker’s journey from enslavement to employment in April 1781. Registration and storytelling at 8 am; walk starts at 8:30 am.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/5th-annual-quock-walker-day-hike-for-freedom/
LOCATION:Bowman Elementary School\, Philip Road 9\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T160000
DTSTAMP:20260812T162734
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SUMMARY:Forty Acres & The American Revolution; Stories of Independence & Servitude
DESCRIPTION:The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum presents Forty Acres & The American Revolution; Stories of Independence & Servitude\, a public talk with three leading scholars: Friederike Baer\, a historian of 18th-century Hessian soldiers\, Marge Bruchac\, a scholar of local Indigenous histories\, and Charmaine Nelson\, director of the Slavery North project at the University of Massachusetts. Together\, these scholars expand the narrative of the American Revolution and the many folks who lived and worked at Forty Acres during the Revolutionary Era\, including enslaved\, indentured and free persons. The talks will be held in the Museum’s Corn Barn on Sunday\, June 29th at 2 pm. The program is free and open to the public. \nThe accompanying exhibit\, Forty Acres & The American Revolution; Stories of Independence & Servitude\, commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American revolution by sharing new research on the lives and labor rooted in Hadley through the Revolutionary Era. This exhibit connects those that were enslaved or indentured at Forty Acres to Fort Ticonderoga\, the Green Mountain Boys\, the Scottish Highlands\, Prussia and beyond\, widening our view of the Revolutionary battlefield. The exhibit is free\, and open to the public Saturday to Wednesday 1pm-4pm through October 2025.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/forty-acres-stories-of-independence-servitude/
LOCATION:The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum\, River Drive 130\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T120000
DTSTAMP:20260812T162734
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SUMMARY:Gallery Tour\, "Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington"
DESCRIPTION:After years of tension between Great Britain and its North American colonies\, the events of April 19\, 1775 broke long-held bonds and ignited the American Revolutionary War. In an unprecedented moment\, ordinary people in Lexington made extraordinary choices. An entire community—women\, men\, black\, white\, young\, old\, enslaved\, and free—helped spark a revolution. \nToday\, 250 years later\, Americans continue to remember April 19th as a moment when everyday people shaped history. Join museum staff for a guided tour of “Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington.” The exhibition explores the events of April 19th with images\, objects\, and an in-depth look at this watershed event and how it has been remembered.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/gallery-tour-protest-promise-the-american-revolution-in-lexington/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Commemoration,Exhibit,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T190000
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CREATED:20250630T181500Z
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SUMMARY:Fighting for Freedom: Black Cambridge from the Revolution to the Early 19thC
DESCRIPTION:Fighting for Freedom: Black Cambridge from the Revolution to the Early Nineteenth Century \nJoin us for an illustrated talk with Leslie Brunetta and Paula Paris and learn more about Cambridge’s Black Patriots! \nWed. June 25\, 2025\, 6:00PM\nFirst Church in Cambridge\, Congregational\n11 Garden Street\, Cambridge\, MA 02138\nin the Margaret Jewett Hall \nIn celebration of Massachusetts250 by the Cambridge Historical Commission\, Cambridge Black History Project and First Church in Cambridge\, Congregational.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/fighting-for-freedom-black-cambridge-from-the-revolution-to-the-early-19thc/2025-06-25/2/
LOCATION:First Church in Cambridge\, Garden Street 11\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge Historical Commission":MAILTO:Histcomm@cambridgema.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T170000
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SUMMARY:Fighting for Freedom: Black Cambridge from the Revolution to the Early 19thC
DESCRIPTION:Fighting for Freedom: Black Cambridge from the Revolution to the Early Nineteenth Century \nJoin us for an illustrated talk with Leslie Brunetta and Paula Paris and learn more about Cambridge’s Black Patriots! \nWed. June 25\, 2025\, 6:00PM\nFirst Church in Cambridge\, Congregational\n11 Garden Street\, Cambridge\, MA 02138\nin the Margaret Jewett Hall \nIn celebration of Massachusetts250 by the Cambridge Historical Commission\, Cambridge Black History Project and First Church in Cambridge\, Congregational.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/fighting-for-freedom-black-cambridge-from-the-revolution-to-the-early-19thc/2025-06-25/1/
LOCATION:First Church in Cambridge\, Garden Street 11\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T153000
DTSTAMP:20260812T162734
CREATED:20250609T175745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T175745Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Gathering at Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters
DESCRIPTION:Gather for Juneteenth to honor those who endured slavery and seized freedom on Brattle Street 250 years ago\, their descendants\, and the long history of Black freedom activism in Cambridge and beyond. \nThis free\, all-ages event is marking its fourth year in 2025! Denise Washington (#Pop-Up Poetry Series)\, a descendant of Darby Vassall\, has curated the Juneteenth Gathering at Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters NHS each year. Join us for the Juneteenth Gathering\, A Denise Plays Hard Event\, featuring poetry\, music\, historical displays\, family activities\, and refreshments. All are welcome!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/juneteenth-gathering-at-longfellow-house-washingtons-headquarters/
LOCATION:Longfellow House-Washington Headquarters\, Brattle Street 105\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Park Service":MAILTO:mark_powell@nps.gov
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Longfellow House-Washington Headquarters Brattle Street 105 Cambridge Massachusetts 02138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Brattle Street 105:geo:-71.1264099,42.377391
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T123000
DTSTAMP:20260812T162734
CREATED:20250310T172609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T172609Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Underground Railroad Tour of Beacon Hill
DESCRIPTION:Join Hub Town Tours on Juneteenth for a special Underground Railroad Tour of Beacon Hill. We will explore Boston’s role in the fight to end legalized slavery and celebrate local abolitionists that helped to lead America’s “Second Revolution.” This 2.5-hour walking tour will visit sites along the Black Heritage Trail\, including abolitionist landmarks like the African Meeting House and the Lewis and Harriet Hayden House. We will delve deeply into the tumultuous years before the U.S. Civil War when 19th-century Bostonians grappled with the institution of slavery and demanded an end to racial injustice across their young nation.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/juneteenth-underground-railroad-tour-of-beacon-hill/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Black History,Celebration,Commemoration
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hub Town Tours":MAILTO:help@hubtowntours.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T120000
DTSTAMP:20260812T162734
CREATED:20250506T192028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T192028Z
UID:10001384-1748683800-1748692800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Tours: “Swept Up in Revolution” and “Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington”
DESCRIPTION:Join curators at Lexington History Museums and the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library to learn more about Lexington’s role in the American Revolution. The program begins at 9:30 a.m. at Buckman Tavern with a tour of “Swept Up in Revolution” with Jesse Hilton\, Curator\, Lexington History Museums. The event continues at 11:00 AM at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library with a tour of “Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington” with the museum’s Assistant Curator\, Stacey Fraser. \nRegistration includes admission to both tours. There is no charge for this program\, but registration is required.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/gallery-tours-swept-up-in-revolution-and-protest-promise-the-american-revolution-in-lexington/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Commemoration,Exhibit,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Rite Masonic Museum &amp%3B Library":MAILTO:info@srmml.org
GEO:42.4367685;-71.2141633
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library 33 Marrett Road Lexington MA 02421 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=33 Marrett Road:geo:-71.2141633,42.4367685
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T123000
DTSTAMP:20260812T162734
CREATED:20250310T172423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T172423Z
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SUMMARY:54th Massachusetts Special Anniversary Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Hub Town Tours as we commemorate the anniversary of the departure of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in 1863. The first Black regiment from the North departed Boston under the command of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw after a parade through Boston attended by thousands of local residents. This 2.5-hour walking tour will explore sites along the Black Heritage Trail in Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood\, including abolitionist landmarks such as the African Meeting House and the Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial. We will delve into the tumultuous years before the U.S. Civil War as 19th-century Bostonians grappled with the institution of slavery and demanded an end to racial injustice across their young nation.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/54th-massachusetts-special-anniversary-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Commemoration
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hub Town Tours":MAILTO:help@hubtowntours.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260812T162734
CREATED:20250501T151021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T151021Z
UID:10001405-1748025000-1748030400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Drunk Black History
DESCRIPTION:The critically acclaimed “Drunk Black History” show returns to the Rockwell in Somerville\, MA\, for another hilarious\, educational\, and unpredictable event! \nAt this hilarious and educational show\, comedian Brandon Collins (HBO Max) leads a booze-fueled lesson in Black history. It’s not your ordinary retelling—you’ll hear from “comedians\, experts\, writers\, and other professionals who are skunked out of their mind trying to recap the biography of a historical black figure or event that hasn’t gotten the mainstream love they deserved.” \nJoining Brandon onstage for this special event will be Reece Cotton (Boston While Black)\, Porsha Olayiwola (Essence Magazine)\, Orlando Baxter (BET)\, and more!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/drunk-black-history/
LOCATION:The Rockwell\, 255 Elm Street\, Somerville\, 02144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Celebration,Drama,Event
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GEO:42.3956154;-71.1216885
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Rockwell 255 Elm Street Somerville 02144 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=255 Elm Street:geo:-71.1216885,42.3956154
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260812T162734
CREATED:20250424T204837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T204837Z
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SUMMARY:Screening of ABCL's Black Patriots of Lexington Episode on Stow & Boxborough
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of an episode of the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington (ABCL)’s Black Patriots of Lexington (Stow & Boxborough) with a Question-and-Answer session to follow. Commemorate the significant role that Black men and women played in the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19\, 1775. \nEconomic Patriots Prince and Cate Chester – explore the often-overlooked role of Black men and women\, like the husband-and-wife team of Cate and Prince Chester\, in the production of domestic linen. Domestic linen was favored by the Reverend Jonas Clarke and other colonists who were boycotting British goods in response to the Stamp Act of 1765. \nAn inspirational story of manumission\, entrepreneurship\, and community building in Lexington\, Stow and Boxborough. \nPresenters: Margaret Micholet\, public historian\, retired from the National Park Service and Sean D. Osborne\, public historian and producer of the Black Patriots of Lexington YouTube series. \nFor more information on the Black Patriots of Lexington video series visit abclex.org. \nReserve your free tickets on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/episode-screening-qa-of-black-patriots-of-lexington-stow-boxborough-tickets-1321599001189?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios \nThis program is offered by the Stow Historical Society\, Boxborough Historical Society\, Association of Black Citizens of Lexington\, Rediscover Mapledale\, and Tricons 2 Red Tails as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Learn more at freedomsway.org/hidden-treasures.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/screening-of-abcls-black-patriots-of-lexington-episode-on-stow-boxborough/
LOCATION:Stow Town Hall\, Great Road 375\, Stow\, MA\, 01775\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Stow Town Hall Great Road 375 Stow MA 01775 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Great Road 375:geo:-71.5061582,42.4368203
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260812T162734
CREATED:20250506T192255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T192255Z
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SUMMARY:Concord250 Event: Concord Triptych Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:May 17\, 2025\, 3 p.m.\nThe Umbrella Arts Center Main Stage Theater 144 \nFive Sisters Productions and the Tufts University Half the History Film Project return to The Umbrella Arts Center to present a program of three locally shot short films about impactful women in Concord history. \nThe featured films will be: \n–Margaret Lothrop and the Wayside (Premiere screening with new score)\n–Ellen Garrison: Scenes from an Activist Life (Return engagement)\n–Women of the Old Manse (Sneak peek) \nRelated family activities include optional childcare with teacher-led thematically related crafts during the screening\, and a table display of Rise Up!\, a new children’s book by Barefoot Books on revolutions and protest in U.S. history. \nPartners: The Umbrella Arts Center\, Tufts University Half the History Film Project\, The Robbins House\, Barefoot Books\, Concord 250 \nFREE
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-event-concord-triptych-film-screening/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, Stow Street 40\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:info@theumbrellaarts.org
GEO:42.4575079;-71.3525233
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Umbrella Arts Center Stow Street 40 Concord MA 01742 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Stow Street 40:geo:-71.3525233,42.4575079
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260812T162734
CREATED:20250402T174402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T175848Z
UID:10001285-1745233200-1745254800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Black History at the Hancock-Clarke House
DESCRIPTION:The Hancock-Clarke House holds a unique role as the only site of enslavement open to the public in Lexington. Inside the museum\, learn about Jack and Dinah\, two individuals enslaved by the Hancock family. Outside\, in partnership with the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington\, meet local researchers who are working to put Lexington’s 18th century Black history on the map. Learn more about this vibrant and interconnected community\, from the Burdoos who lived free in town in the 17th century\, to the Chessors who helped the Clarke family spin flax\, to the Barbodoeses\, who became abolitionists.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/black-history-at-the-hancock-clarke-house-2/
LOCATION:Hancock-Clarke House\, 36 Hancock Street\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Celebration,Event,Memorial
ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Historical Society":MAILTO:lex250@jgrp.net
GEO:42.4536374;-71.2285386
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hancock-Clarke House 36 Hancock Street Lexington 02420 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=36 Hancock Street:geo:-71.2285386,42.4536374
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T140000
DTSTAMP:20260812T162734
CREATED:20250214T164553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T164553Z
UID:10000991-1745229600-1745244000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Loyalists and Revolutionaries:   Two Iconic Lincoln Properties at the Heart of a Changing World
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, April 21\, 2025 (Patriot’s Day Holiday)\nOpen House: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM \nHistoric New England invites you walk Lincoln’s trails and visit two of its properties in Lincoln\, Massachusetts: \n– The Codman Estate\, home to five generations of the Chambers/Russell/Codman family.\n– The Walter Gropius House\, home to a revolutionary architect. \nCodman Estate\, c. 1740\n34 Codman Road\, Lincoln\, MA\nhttps://www.historicnewengland.org/property/codman-estate/\nHome to five generations of the Chambers/Russell/Codman family (1708 – 1968)\, in the 18th century the estate was the largest farm in the area with the largest number of enslaved people laboring on it. At the time of the Revolutionary War\, it was owned by Loyalists\, Dr. Charles and Elizabeth Russell\, who fled to Antigua when the war began. \nGropius House\, 1938\n68 Baker Bridge Road\, Lincoln\, MA \nHome \n\nExplore a revolution! Walter Gropius\, founder of the German design school known as the Bauhaus\, was one of the most influential architects of the 20th century. Modest in scale\, the 1938 Gropius family home was revolutionary in impact. In keeping with Bauhaus philosophy\, every aspect of the house and its surrounding landscape was planned for maximum efficiency and simplicity of design. \nThese two remarkable properties will be open to the public from 10:00am to 2:00pm on Monday\, April 21\, 2025. Docents will be on site to share information and answer questions. Admission is FREE\, although donations are always appreciated! \nGetting there:\n– Both houses are within walking distance of Lincoln’s MBTA Commuter Rail Station (Fitchburg line). Between Thursday\, April 17 and Tuesday\, April 22\, 2025\, special trail markers starting from the station will lead you on public walking trails through the woods to both houses. The total round-trip distance is just over 2 miles.\n– Each property also has limited parking. \nTo learn more about Historic New England and its many properties\, visit https://www.historicnewengland.org\nTo learn more about Lincoln’s trails and the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust\, visit \nHome
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/loyalists-and-revolutionaries-two-iconic-lincoln-properties-at-the-heart-of-a-changing-world/
LOCATION:Historic New England: Codman Estate and Gropius House\, Lincoln\, Massachusetts\, 01773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event,Exhibit,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lincoln 250":MAILTO:JGlassSelect@lincolntown.org
GEO:42.4217357;-71.2992993
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260812T162734
CREATED:20250409T145002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T145002Z
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SUMMARY:Paying Homage to Harriet Powers: A Revolutionary Quilter
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the American Revolution’s ideals of freedom and equality\, ArtsArlington has invited the fber artists of Princeton Sankofa Stitchers Modern Quilt Guild to share their powerful quilt blocks on Patriots Day Weekend. Guild members Mada Coles Galloway\, Lesyslie Rackard & Tarsha-Nicole Taylor will be at Mystic Open Studio during visiting hours to share their perspectives and expertise; organized by Juandamarie Gikandi. \nThe Princeton Sankofa Stitchers Modern Quilt Guild (PSSMQG) honors the legacy of African American quilting by celebrating Harriett Powers (1837–1910)\, a Black quilter and folk artist born enslaved in Madison County\, Georgia. PSSMQG has faithfully recreated Powers’ “Pictorial Quilt” in a modern context\, using their own vibrant fabrics and contemporary sensibilities. \nPowers’ quilts are considered some of the fnest examples of African American art and have made lasting contributions to American cultural heritage. Only two of her quilts are known to survive: the “Bible Quilt” (1886)\, held at the Smithsonian Institution\, and the “Pictorial Quilt” (1888)\, housed at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Mrs. Powers used appliqué\, machine stitching\, and hand stitching to create these quilts\, which depict Bible stories\, prophecies\, and astronomical events. \nRelated Events \nOPENING RECEPTION: \nThursday\, April 17\, 6 to 8 pm \nVISITING HOURS \nFriday\, April 18\, 2 to 5 pm\n(Coincides with Stitching Bee* organized by Mystic Open Studio; * $10 participation fee for Stitching Bee) \nFriday\, April 18\, 6 to 8 pm\n(on view during Drum Circle organized by Mystic Open Studio (artists not present) FREE) \nSaturday\, April 19\, 11am–4pm\n(Coincides with tours of the historic Jason Russell House & Menotomy Beer Hall at Town Hall – FREE) \nHosted by Mystic Open Studios\n785 Mass Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\nwww.mysticopenstudio.com \nExhibit free and open to all!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/paying-homage-to-harriet-powers-a-revolutionary-quilter/
LOCATION:Mystic Open Studio\, Massachusetts Avenue 785\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="ArtsArlington":MAILTO:info@artsarlington.org
GEO:42.4166859;-71.158229
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mystic Open Studio Massachusetts Avenue 785 Arlington MA 02476 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Massachusetts Avenue 785:geo:-71.158229,42.4166859
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T190000
DTSTAMP:20260812T162734
CREATED:20250318T010327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T010327Z
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SUMMARY:Reading Frederick Douglass Together at the Norton Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Frederick Douglass – who was born into slavery in Maryland’s tobacco fields and liberated himself at the age of 20 – was a legendary Massachusetts resident. We’re celebrating the famous abolitionist and stirring orator who drew crowds of thousands of listeners worldwide. JOIN US as we take turns reading aloud his blistering 1852 speech to the Rochester Ladies Anti-Slavery Society: “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July.” \nStill bearing the physical scars of bondage – Douglass’s existence and his first-person account of the daily cruelty and violence perpetrated by enslavers who were also Christian men and upstanding citizens made it impossible for many to continue to turn a blind eye to slavery’s horrors. \nThe Anti-Slavery Society at the Corinthian Hall invited him to give a feel-good speech about progress and Douglass instead delivered a uniquely American call to justice\, entrusting them with the unsparing truth he spent his lifetime overcoming and studying slavery was an abomination and all people had a moral call to join in ending it. \nDouglass’s clarity and bravery ring through the years\, echoing in this speech\, that begins with admitting he was never so nervous to give a speech as he was on that day – which is surprising as Douglass had already both named the plantation he was enslaved on and the man who enslaved him\, even though these admissions further endangered his physical safety and hard-won freedom. \nThe life and works of Frederick Douglass continues to shape our understanding of America. Douglass forces us to reckon with the legacy of slavery and the promises of democracy. To quote Douglass: “We have to do with the past only as we can make it useful to the future.” \nPresented by the Norton Cultural Council and Mass Humanities\, join us at the Norton Public Library Thursday\, April 17th at 5:30 PM to raise our voices and read this amazing piece of history. Questions\, email nortonmacc@gmail.com or sign up to be a reader.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/reading-frederick-douglass-together-at-the-norton-public-library/
LOCATION:Norton Public Library\, East Main Street 68\, Norton\, Massachusetts\, 02766\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Norton Cultural Council":MAILTO:nortonmacc@gmail.com
GEO:41.9705894;-71.1811486
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Norton Public Library East Main Street 68 Norton Massachusetts 02766 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=East Main Street 68:geo:-71.1811486,41.9705894
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T163000
DTSTAMP:20260812T162734
CREATED:20250310T180640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T185626Z
UID:10001009-1744641000-1744648200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Concord's Secret History. Premiere Afternoon Screening
DESCRIPTION:The documentary reveals a long-suppressed secret\, set in Concord\, Massachusetts — the birthplace of the American Revolution\, where the first shots were fired on April 19\, 1775. While Concord is often celebrated for its role in the fight for freedom\, few are aware of the untold stories that extend beyond its borders. The film also explores hidden narratives from both Medford and Harvard University\, offering a richer\, more complete picture of the region’s colonial past. The premiere will take place in Concord on April 12\, 2025\, followed by distribution to over 500 PBS member stations across the United States via PBS+. After the screening\, the filmmakers and historians involved in the project will participate in a facilitated talk-back\, providing an opportunity for deeper engagement and discussion.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concords-secret-history-premiere-afternoon-screening/
LOCATION:umbrella arts center\, Stow Street\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Drama,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord250":MAILTO:pollyconcord250@gmail.com
GEO:42.4567162;-71.3503
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=umbrella arts center Stow Street Concord Massachusetts 01742 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Stow Street:geo:-71.3503,42.4567162
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T210000
DTSTAMP:20260812T162734
CREATED:20250415T133055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T133055Z
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SUMMARY:Concord250: Weaving an Address
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition: April 14 – June 14\, 2025\nOpening Reception April 14\, 6 p.m. \nThe Umbrella Arts Center in historic Concord Center will commemorate the semiquincentennial of the American Revolution and “the shot heard round the world” with an ambitious outdoor/indoor public and gallery art exhibition\, Weaving an Address\, curated by artist Marla McLeod. \nFor the first time\, Weaving an Address combines The Umbrella’s popular Art Ramble public art installation\, on view April 15 through October 7 at Brister’s Hill in nearby Walden Woods\, with an indoor exhibition (on view April 14 through June 14) in The Umbrella’s Allie Kussin Gallery. The exhibition features site-specific work by eight prominent Black artists combining sculpture\, fiber art\, installation and live performance inspired by little-known experiences of historical Black inhabitants of Concord and its Walden Woods. \nFeatured artists in the exhibition are Sharon Chandler Correnty\, Ifé Franklin\, Stephen Hamilton\, Whitney Harris\, Ekua Holmes\, Perla Mabel\, Marla McLeod\, Kimberly Love Radcliffe\, and Anthony Peyton Young. \nOutdoors\, large-scale work will be installed on Brister’s Hill\, named for Brister Freeman\, an enslaved man who won his freedom by serving in the Revolutionary War and then bought the property and lived there along with other formerly enslaved.Indoors at The Umbrella\, inter-related fiber artworks will weave narratives from fragmented pasts to offer a vision of how history shapes the present and influences the future. \nSupporting community activities include an opening reception on April 14\, monthly curator talks\, a processional with artist Ifé Franklin\, and participation in the town-wide Revolutionary Concordians Trading Card program. \nThis exhibition is presented as part of the Concord250 commemoration\, in partnership with The Walden Woods Project and The Robbins House\, in association with Gather 2025\, a month-long exploration and celebration of fiber and textile art in Greater Boston\, and with permission of Concord Natural Resources Division. \nSee https://TheUmbrellaArts.org/Weaving for more information about special engagements\, wayfinding\, artist bios\, and background to the exhibition.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-weaving-an-address/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, Stow Street 40\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Commemoration,Event,Exhibit,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:info@theumbrellaarts.org
GEO:42.4575079;-71.3525233
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T140000
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SUMMARY:50th Anniversary Celebration and Rededication
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Our National Heritage opened on April 20\, 1975. The museum\, now known as the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, was a Bicentennial gift to the nation from the Scottish Rite Freemasons of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. Join us on Sunday\, April 13\, 2025\, to kick off the museum’s 50th anniversary celebration! \nThis special event will feature a rededication of the museum as well as the opportunity to see the museum’s two new gallery exhibitions: “Looking Back\, Moving Forward: 50 Years of Collecting” and “Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington.” This event launches a year of celebratory anniversary programming\, including gallery talks\, engaging lectures\, and new exhibitions. Come celebrate with us as we begin our next half century! \nAdmission is free. Please register yourself and any guests in advance. Questions? Contact us at 781-861-6559 or info@srmml.org.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/50th-anniversary-celebration-and-rededication/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Exhibit,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T140000
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SUMMARY:Opening of "Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington"
DESCRIPTION:This special event will open the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library’s newest gallery exhibition\, “Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington.” This exhibition explores how ordinary Lexingtonians protested for their rights and helped fuel the movement for American independence\, as well as how the choices made at Lexington in 1775 became an important part of our national story. \nThis event also launches a year of new programming\, including gallery talks and engaging lectures about Revolutionary War topics. More information about the program for the day in the event link.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/opening-of-protest-promise-the-american-revolution-in-lexington/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Celebration,Commemoration,Exhibit,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260812T162734
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SUMMARY:Concord250 Event: “A Fight for Freedom: Honoring Patriots of Color”
DESCRIPTION:“A Fight for Freedom: Honoring Patriots of Color” is a two-hour live event dedicated to uncovering and honoring the often-overlooked contributions of Black and Indigenous patriots both during the American Revolution and the long struggle for continued expansion of freedom and liberty over the past 250 years. \nThis event will take place at the Umbrella Arts\, 40 Stow Street in Concord. \nIn 1775\, between 20 and 40 colonists of African and Indigenous descent fought alongside their fellow revolutionaries on the Battle Road during the opening conflict of the American Revolution. These individuals\, who had been excluded from formal militia service prior to the war\, became some of the earliest patriots to take up arms in the fight for liberty. By the end of the Revolutionary War\, approximately 5\,500 people of color had served in the Continental Army or militia\, risking their lives for the promise of freedom. \nDespite their significant role in the founding of the United States\, the stories of these patriots and their descendants have often been erased or overshadowed by historical bias\, and their sacrifices obscured by a narrative written by others. \nBy telling their stories and honoring their service\, we not only shed light on their essential contributions but also expand our understanding of the nation’s founding. Their bravery and resilience remind us that the struggle for freedom has always been fought by people from all backgrounds and walks of life. Today\, efforts at the national and state levels—particularly in Massachusetts—are working to correct this historical oversight and honor the full spectrum of those who fought and continue to fight for liberty and equality for all people. \nProgram Highlights: \nHistorical Narratives: Historical interpreters guide participants through the stories of people who fought for independence. Brister Freeman\, Cesar Robbins among others\nInspiring Performers: Through spoken word\, theatre\, music and song performers will share perspectives on the ongoing struggle for freedom\, liberty\, and equality\, both during the Revolution and in the centuries that followed.\nCommunity Reflection: The event will close with a community dialogue on the importance of recognizing the diverse voices and contributions that shaped the nation’s history\, past and present.\nJoin us for an event of learning\, reflection\, and recognition as we honor the courageous men and women who fought for freedom and whose stories are vital to understanding the full history of our nation. \nFunded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism \nPartners: MA250 Concord250\, Minuteman National Historical Park\, The Robbins House\, The Town of Concord\, The Umbrella Arts Center.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-event-a-fight-for-freedom-honoring-patriots-of-color/
LOCATION:umbrella arts center\, Stow Street\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event,Indigenous History,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T140000
DTSTAMP:20260812T162734
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SUMMARY:Religion and Black Abolitionism in the Era of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:In January 1773\, Massachusetts slaves submitted the first of four petitions that decade to the legislature of the colony requesting their release from bondage. Around the same time writers such as Phillis Wheatley and Caesar Sarter began to attack both slavery and the slave trade in print. \nMany scholars have discussed these individual writers and the petitioning campaign of Boston’s blacks as an example of the ways in which subordinate groups used the rhetoric of Revolution to advance their own claims. In this talk\, Dr. Christopher Cameron\, Professor of History\, locates the origins of their political thought even further back in puritan religious ideology. \nJoin us for this talk to learn more about the advent of black petitioning and other forms of antislavery writing in the colony\, which represented the beginning of the organized abolitionist movement in America. \nThis event is free and open to all\, but registration is required via this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6117391807240/WN_hjLHntc4RTmPMrQZv3hv5Q. \nAfter registering\, you will receive an email with information about attending the webinar. \nEmail any questions to programs@14beacon.org. \nThis event is part of our Religion of Revolution lecture series\, sponsored by New England’s Hidden Histories. \nThe Congregational Library & Archives newest digital exhibition\, “Religion of Revolution: Congregational Voices on Liberty\,” is free to visit anytime at https://congregationallibrary.quartexcollections.com/online-exhibits/revolution. \nSPEAKER BIO \nDr. Christopher Cameron is Professor of History at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He was the founding president of the African American Intellectual History Society and currently serves as the founding secretary of the Black Humanist Studies Association. Cameron received his BA in History from Keene State College and his MA and PhD in American History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Cameron is the author of “To Plead Our Own Cause: African Americans in Massachusetts and The Making of the Antislavery Movement” and “Black Freethinkers: A History of African American Secularism.”
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/religion-and-black-abolitionism-in-the-era-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event,Speakers
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