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SUMMARY:Mohawk Trail Concerts Celebrates American Music
DESCRIPTION:Launched in 1970\, Mohawk Trail Concerts has concerts every Saturday evening in the acoustically excellent Charlemont Federated Church. This year to celebrate our nation’s birthday\, each concert will feature at least one piece by an American composer.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/mohawk-trail-concerts-celebrates-american-music/
LOCATION:Charlemont Federated Church\, Main Street 175\, Charlemont\, MA\, 01339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration
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SUMMARY:Songs of Liberty
DESCRIPTION:A 25-minute live performance explores how music carried revolutionary ideas through taverns\, homes\, and meetinghouses across New England—often faster and with greater impact than the written word. A cast of musicians\, joined by a Massachusetts Minuteman storyteller\, will perform songs from the Revolutionary era with a contemporary folk-rock twist\, highlighting enduring themes of liberty\, resistance\, and unity. The Songs of Liberty is produced in partnership with ClockJack Productions.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/songs-of-liberty/
LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,July 4th,Reenactment
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SUMMARY:Voices of a Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Visitors will step into a rural Massachusetts community and meet six Revolutionary-era residents—a printer\, housemaid\, lawyer\, shopkeeper\, tavern keeper\, and farmer’s wife—each navigating the growing conflict in their own way. To make the experience even more immersive\, guests will have an opportunity to learn about a specific person and build their own character\, allowing them to move through the Village as active participants in the unfolding story and decide whether it is in their best interest to fight for independence or remain loyal to The British Crown. Voices of a Revolution is produced in partnership with ClockJack Productions.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/voices-of-a-revolution/
LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T160000
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SUMMARY:A Celebration of Freedom America's 250th - City of Quincy
DESCRIPTION:Featuring spirited live music\, captivating historical presentations by Quincy’s cherished historic sites and a host of surprises yet to unfold. \nPresented by Mayor Tom Koch and the City of Quincy. \nPerformances and Presentations By \nThe Colonial Navy of Massachusetts \nHistorian and Author Brook Barbier \nDaughter of the Revolution \nBeantown Swing Orchestra \nLucas Beltran As Seen on The Voice \nSpecial Finale Presentation By \nSelect Members of the Quincy Choral Society \nSouth Shore Children’s Chorus
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/a-celebration-of-freedom-americas-250th-city-of-quincy/
LOCATION:Hancock Adams Common Quincy\, Quincy\, Massachusetts\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors
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GEO:42.2513682;-70.9962875
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T160000
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SUMMARY:Acton's Independent Day Celebration at NARA Park
DESCRIPTION:Independence Day Celebration – July 2nd at NARA Park\nThe Town of Acton is thrilled to announce the 2026 Independence Day Celebration!\nAdmission is free and open to all.\nThe event opens at 4:00 p.m. with local food vendors\, inflatables for children\, free access to NARA beach\, games\, live music beginning at 8:00 p.m. with a laser light show during the second set of the performance.\nUnlimited inflatable rides wristbands are $15 and can be purchased at the bathhouse snack bar.  \nBelow are a number of event details and answers to FAQ’s that will help prepare you for the event.\n1 – Event Location: NARA Park at 25 Ledge Rock Way in Acton\, MA \n2 – Parking: Will be provided onsite on a first-come first-served basis.\n•	Parking areas are located at 71 Quarry Road in the lot and ball fields.\n•	Accessible parking will be provided to those with a valid handicap parking tag issued by the Commonwealth (either license plate or placard) at the lot abutting the NARA Bathhouse\, 25 Ledge Rock Way.\n•	An onsite shuttle van will be provided to assist attendees from their vehicles to the NARA Amphitheater and Pavilion.\n•	Parking is prohibited on all surrounding streets and will be marked with No Parking signs. \n3 – What to Bring – What Not to Bring?\n•	Bags are permitted but are subject to search.\n•	Please feel free to bring chairs\, blankets\, and picnics.\n•	No tents\, pop-up tents\, canopies\, or umbrellas.\n•	Please bring sunscreen and bug spray.\n•	You may bring food and drink from home.\n•	Alcohol and drugs are prohibited.\n•	Leave hard coolers at home\, but soft coolers are permitted.\n•	No glass containers.\n•	No fire pits or grilling will be allowed\, per the fire department’s order.\n•	No sparklers or fireworks.\n•	No drones.\n•	There will be trash barrels\, but please consider taking home what you bring.\n•	Please keep your dog at home for their safety and the safety and comfort of others. \n4 – Will there be food?\n•	Yes. There will be a variety of local food vendors on site beginning at 4pm. Due to heavy demand on the WIFI\, we highly recommend using cash for your purchases.    \n5 – Entertainment Details:\n•	Family Fun Time will be from 4-7:15 PM.  Beach and swim are free during the event and wristbands can be purchased for $15 for unlimited inflatable slides\, slip n’ slide\, games\, bounce houses.\n•	Welcoming Ceremony 7:15-8:00 PM.  Welcoming remarks by our Select Board\, and local legislators\, Town Management\, Preface to the reading of the Declaration of Independence with Alisa Nicol and Michael Gowing reading the Declaration of Independence.  Kiki Donahue will sing the National Anthem and God Bless America\, Acton Minutemen will perform fife and drum and Musket Volley\, Acton 250th Committee\, Acton Parks and Recreation Commission\, and Acton Parks and Recreation Staff\, Sponsor Appreciation.\n•	Live music: “The Boss Project” 8:00-9:00 PM will perform immediately after opening remarks. The Boss Project is the premier Bruce Springsteen and E Street tribute band.\n•	Intermission 9:00-9:20 PM:   Presentation of the 2025 Recreation Volunteer of the Year Award to Marc Duci.  Acton Minutemen Musket Fire.\n•	Starting back up at 9:20 PM\, the second set of the concert will feature an amazing Laser Light Show starting at 9:20-10:30 that will be viewable from the NARA amphitheater.  \n6- Are there fireworks?\nNo\, fireworks will not be part of this year’s celebration.  \n7 – Is there a rain date?\nNo. If the event is cancelled due to weather\, it would be posted after 3 p.m. on the day of the event on actonma.gov and over Town of Acton social media channels. \n8 – Is there a first-aid location?  First Aid stations are available at the bathhouse pavilion through 8:00 p.m. and the Amphitheater Snack Bar station from 4 p.m. until end of event \n9 – Are there bathrooms?\nYes\, there are portable bathrooms & accessible bathrooms located throughout NARA Park. \n10 – Additional details: http://www.Actonma.gov
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/actons-independent-day-celebration-at-nara-park/
LOCATION:NARA Park\, Ledgerock Way 25\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Let Freedom Ring! 250th Anniversary Dinner\, Concert & Fireworks
DESCRIPTION:July 2\, 2026\, 5-10 PM\n5 Bayview Drive\, Orleans\, MA 02653\nJoin us for an extraordinary evening to celebrate America 250! Appetizers begin at 5pm\, followed by an elegant surf & turf dinner on the lawn\, stirring symphonic music by orchestra Creare Symphonia\, and premium seating for the fireworks over Cape Cod Bay. Tickets: 508-240-2400 or at artsempoweringlife.org\nTickets:$150/person; $30 child under 12; $800 for table of 6\nCall 508-240-2400 or visit artsempoweringlife.org for more information and to purchase tickets
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/let-freedom-ring-250th-anniversary-dinner-concert-fireworks/
LOCATION:Church of the Transfiguration\, 5 Bay View Drive\, Orleans\, MA\, 02653\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Culinary,Event,July 4th
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SUMMARY:Revelry on Griffin’s Wharf
DESCRIPTION:The Sons and Daughters of Liberty return for an evening of history\, games\, merriment\, and all things “Boston Tea Party”! Costumed museum interpreters will engage and educate through interaction and activities\, including knot tying\, portrait drawing\, face painting\, photo booth\, colonial games such as Nine Men’s Morris\, Road to Boston\, and Shut the Box! Guests will have access to the fully-restored vessels Eleanor and the brig Beaver to throw tea crates into Boston’s historic harbor! Join us in Abigail’s Tea Room to taste the five tea blends that were at the center point of this iconic event. Beer\, wine\, clam chowder\, and an assortment of cookies and scones\, along with many other items\, will be available for purchase. Popcorn is FREE! Great for Families!\nView the Harborfest Fireworks from our back deck at 9:15pm!\n*This is a Boston Harborfest Event.\nTICKETS AT THE DOOR.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revelry-on-griffins-wharf-2/
LOCATION:Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum\, Congress Street 306\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Tea Party Ships &amp%3B Museum":MAILTO:jgeorge@bostonteapartyships.com
GEO:42.3516509;-71.050212
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