BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MA250 - ECPv6.5.1.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:MA250 X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://massachusetts250.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MA250 REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T140237 CREATED:20260319T183321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T183321Z UID:10007257-1775813400-1778342400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Patriotic PEEPS Diorama Contest DESCRIPTION:Diorama Drop-Off: April 10-18\nPublic Voting: April 21 – May 9 \nCreate a patriotic PEEPS scene in celebration of the Revolutionary Library Crawl and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! \nA diorama is a miniature model with three-dimensional figures. Create a diorama that depicts a scene from the past 250 years of America. You are not limited to the Revolution\, so feel free to get creative with exploring highlights from US history. \nGuidelines:\n– One entry per person or team.\n– Entries must be submitted with entry form.\n– All characters should be portrayed by PEEPS.\n– Dioramas must be made in a standard shoe box\, maximum dimensions 14″x10″.\n– All entries must be family-friendly\, in good taste\, and of solid construction.\n– Please give your diorama a title that describes the scene portrayed.\n– Dioramas must be dropped off at the Circulation Desk April 10-April 18. Late entries will not be accepted.\n– Dioramas must be picked up by May 15. Projects left after this date will be disposed. \nPEEPS will be on display and open for voting during the Revolutionary Library Crawl\, April 21 – May 9. One winner from each entry category will be selected to receive a prize. \nEntry form available here:\nhttps://hwlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Patriotic-Peeps-Diaorama-Contest.pdf \nInformation on the Revolutionary Library Crawl available here:\nhttps://hwlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Revolutionary-Library-Crawl-Passport.pdf URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/patriotic-peeps-diorama-contest/ LOCATION:Hamilton-Wenham Public Library\, 14 Union Street\, South Hamilton\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Peeps-Logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton-Wenham Public Library":MAILTO:info@hwlibrary.org GEO:42.612155;-70.8800901 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton-Wenham Public Library 14 Union Street South Hamilton 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=14 Union Street:geo:-70.8800901,42.612155 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T140237 CREATED:20260319T183137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T183137Z UID:10007256-1776763800-1778342400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Revolutionary Library Crawl DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the Revolutionary Library Crawl! \nBeginning April 21st\, visit ten libraries throughout Northeastern MA as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of The American Revolution. \nVisit an information desk at any of the participating libraries to pick up a crawl passport\, complete an activity\, and earn a passport stamp. Enjoy unique activities\, history\, and swag at each stop on your crawl. At Hamilton-Wenham\, passports will be available beginning April 21. \n5 stamps or more on your passport qualify you for an entry into a prize raffle. One prize basket is available per age group: children\, teens\, & adults. Turn your passport in at any participating library by May 9 to be entered into the raffle. \nAll ages are welcome to participate. \nParticipating Libraries: Hamilton-Wenham Public Library (South Hamilton\, MA)\, Boxford Town Library (Boxford\, MA)\, Peabody Institute Library (Danvers\, MA)\, TOHP Burnham Public Library (Essex\, MA)\, Georgetown Peabody Library (Georgetown\, MA)\, Sawyer Free Library (Gloucester\, MA)\, Langley-Adams Library (Groveland\, MA)\, Ipswich Public Library (Ipswich\, MA)\, Flint Public Library (Middleton\, MA)\, Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library (Manchester-by-the-Sea\, MA) URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolutionary-library-crawl/ LOCATION:Hamilton-Wenham Public Library\, 14 Union Street\, South Hamilton\, 01982\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Library-Crawl-Logo-2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton-Wenham Public Library":MAILTO:info@hwlibrary.org GEO:42.612155;-70.8800901 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton-Wenham Public Library 14 Union Street South Hamilton 01982 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=14 Union Street:geo:-70.8800901,42.612155 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T140237 CREATED:20260213T204158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T204158Z UID:10006266-1777712400-1777719600@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Remember the Ladies: “Liberty & Legacy” America 250 – Breakfast & Goat Social DESCRIPTION:Join us at Goats To Go farm in Georgetown \, MA for a morning of history\, community\, and adorable goats! This is a fundraiser and all ticket sales will be going to the Georgetown Historical Society. \nStart your morning with a Goat Social + Breakfast Charcuterie Board\, enjoying delicious bites while meeting our playful goats. Then\, be transported back in time with a performance by Sheryl Faye of Abigail Adam’s “Liberty & Legacy”\, bringing her wit\, wisdom\, and vision to life that starts at 10AM. \n✨ Fun Fact: The filming of scenes from this special performance were done right here at Great Rock Farm—come see the magic up close! \nCelebrate history\, enjoy good food\, and make unforgettable memories with goats\, friends\, and family! This event is focused on Ages 12+. Limited Donations for Tickets. \nAbigail Adams “Liberty & Legacy” Performance Donated By Sheryl Faye Presents Info: https://sherylfaye.com/historical-women/sheryl-faye-performs-abigail-adams/ \nHosted at Goats To Go\, Donated by Michelle Aulson \nLooking for some Volunteers & sponsorships- reach out to Chris at GTWNHS1638@gmail.com\nLooking for Coffee & Breakfast Sponsors\nQuestions about Facility & Event – contact Michelle at greatrockfarm@gmail.com \nMore info & Registration – https://goatstogo.farm/creativeexperiences/ URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/remember-the-ladies-liberty-legacy-america-250-breakfast-goat-social/ LOCATION:Goats To Go 201 Pond St Georgetown\, MA 01933\, Pond Street 201\, Georgetown\, Massachusetts\, 01833\, United States CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Event,Women's History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Christmas-Tree-Fundraiser-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="georgetown Historcial Soceity":MAILTO:Goatstogo.farm@gmail.com GEO:42.7441836;-70.9887387 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Goats To Go 201 Pond St Georgetown MA 01933 Pond Street 201 Georgetown Massachusetts 01833 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Pond Street 201:geo:-70.9887387,42.7441836 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T140237 CREATED:20260421T212116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T201802Z UID:10008441-1777714200-1777741200@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Yankee Ingenuity DESCRIPTION:Yankee Ingenuity begins this May with a series of weekend programs exploring New England’s long-standing role in shaping American innovation. Throughout the month\, local makers\, small businesses\, and community partners will be featured alongside historical interpretation\, illustrating how the region’s economy has long been driven by creativity\, skill\, and practical problem-solving. Organized around four themes—Eat\, Move\, Play\, and Work— this event connects everyday life from the Revolutionary era through the 1830s to the present\, highlighting the businesses and industries that continue to sustain the region today. \nYankee Ingenuity: EAT | May 2 & 3\nThe first weekend of Yankee Ingenuity begins with EAT. Culinary tradition and food production have long been a foundation of New England life. Amelia Simmons’s American Cookery (1796)\, America’s first cookbook\, will be brought to life on hearths similar to those used in her era. Guests will witness the recipes and techniques that defined early American cooking\, featuring distinctly regional ingredients like cornmeal\, pumpkin\, and cranberries that set American cuisine apart from its European roots. \nYankee Ingenuity: MOVE | May 9 & 10\nThe challenge of transporting people\, goods\, and equipment has been an area of constant innovation in New England. From the ox to the horse\, from the canal boat to the railroad\, each advancement shaped how commerce flowed and communities connected. Discover how the region’s geography and economic needs drove creative solutions to the age-old problem of movement\, transforming local trade into networks that reached across the nation. \nYankee Ingenuity: PLAY | May 23 – 25\nAll work and no play was not the case for New Englanders\, who brought the same ingenuity to leisure as they did to labor. From hand-crafted games and intricate puzzles to folk crafts and outdoor pastimes\, residents found creative ways to fill their free hours. These diversions weren’t just entertainment\, they reflected the values\, skills\, and social bonds that knit communities together during an era of rapid change and growth. \nYankee Ingenuity: WORK | May 30 & 31\nLike most of America\, during formative years of the country\, New England was starved for workers\, which led to groundbreaking innovation and mechanization. The Industrial Revolution can claim a large part of its American origins right here in New England\, where water-powered mills\, interchangeable parts\, and factory systems transformed how goods were made. This drive to do more with less labor didn’t just change the economy\, it reshaped the landscape\, the workforce\, and the very nature of American work. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/yankee-ingenuity/2026-05-02/ LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/YankeeIngenuity-Interior-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old Sturbridge Village":MAILTO:kmorrill@osv.org GEO:42.1040101;-72.0930962 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road Sturbridge MA 01566 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Old Sturbridge Village Road:geo:-72.0930962,42.1040101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T140237 CREATED:20260211T174343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T174343Z UID:10004418-1777719600-1777737600@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Sudbury Witness House Tour DESCRIPTION:In celebration of America250\, the Sudbury Historical Society (SHS) will proudly present the Sudbury Witness House Tour on Saturday\, May 2nd! \nExperience some of the oldest homes in Sudbury that witnessed 1776: the momentous year of the ratification of the United States Declaration of Independence and one that recalls the town spirit in Sudbury through its famous 01776 zip code. \nThe Sudbury Witness House Tour will begin at the first stop: the Loring Parsonage. The home was built for Reverend Israel Loring (1682-1772)\, stood through the American Revolution\, and is now the home of the Sudbury History Center and Museum. There\, attendees will receive their tour booklet and begin their journey to a group of impressive Witness Houses—homes that have been in Sudbury since 1776 or earlier—that are now private residences for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. \nTo secure your spot for this amazing event at the early-bird rate\, visit our Eventbrite page for tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sudbury-witness-house-tour-tickets-1981435202028 URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/sudbury-witness-house-tour/ LOCATION:Sudbury History Center and Museum\, Old Sudbury Road 288\, Sudbury\, Massachusetts\, 01776\, United States CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Exhibit,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Sudbury-Witness-House-Tour-Flyer-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sudbury Historical Society":MAILTO:info@sudbury01776.org GEO:42.3826;-71.4107566 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sudbury History Center and Museum Old Sudbury Road 288 Sudbury Massachusetts 01776 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Old Sudbury Road 288:geo:-71.4107566,42.3826 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T140238 CREATED:20260421T212116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T201802Z UID:10008442-1777800600-1777827600@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Yankee Ingenuity DESCRIPTION:Yankee Ingenuity begins this May with a series of weekend programs exploring New England’s long-standing role in shaping American innovation. Throughout the month\, local makers\, small businesses\, and community partners will be featured alongside historical interpretation\, illustrating how the region’s economy has long been driven by creativity\, skill\, and practical problem-solving. Organized around four themes—Eat\, Move\, Play\, and Work— this event connects everyday life from the Revolutionary era through the 1830s to the present\, highlighting the businesses and industries that continue to sustain the region today. \nYankee Ingenuity: EAT | May 2 & 3\nThe first weekend of Yankee Ingenuity begins with EAT. Culinary tradition and food production have long been a foundation of New England life. Amelia Simmons’s American Cookery (1796)\, America’s first cookbook\, will be brought to life on hearths similar to those used in her era. Guests will witness the recipes and techniques that defined early American cooking\, featuring distinctly regional ingredients like cornmeal\, pumpkin\, and cranberries that set American cuisine apart from its European roots. \nYankee Ingenuity: MOVE | May 9 & 10\nThe challenge of transporting people\, goods\, and equipment has been an area of constant innovation in New England. From the ox to the horse\, from the canal boat to the railroad\, each advancement shaped how commerce flowed and communities connected. Discover how the region’s geography and economic needs drove creative solutions to the age-old problem of movement\, transforming local trade into networks that reached across the nation. \nYankee Ingenuity: PLAY | May 23 – 25\nAll work and no play was not the case for New Englanders\, who brought the same ingenuity to leisure as they did to labor. From hand-crafted games and intricate puzzles to folk crafts and outdoor pastimes\, residents found creative ways to fill their free hours. These diversions weren’t just entertainment\, they reflected the values\, skills\, and social bonds that knit communities together during an era of rapid change and growth. \nYankee Ingenuity: WORK | May 30 & 31\nLike most of America\, during formative years of the country\, New England was starved for workers\, which led to groundbreaking innovation and mechanization. The Industrial Revolution can claim a large part of its American origins right here in New England\, where water-powered mills\, interchangeable parts\, and factory systems transformed how goods were made. This drive to do more with less labor didn’t just change the economy\, it reshaped the landscape\, the workforce\, and the very nature of American work. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/yankee-ingenuity/2026-05-03/ LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/YankeeIngenuity-Interior-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old Sturbridge Village":MAILTO:kmorrill@osv.org GEO:42.1040101;-72.0930962 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road Sturbridge MA 01566 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Old Sturbridge Village Road:geo:-72.0930962,42.1040101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T140238 CREATED:20260211T170346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T170346Z UID:10004439-1777822200-1777829400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:250 Years: Music of America - Greater New Bedford Choral Society spring concert on Sunday\, May 3rd at 3:30 pm DESCRIPTION:Join GNBCS for a glorious afternoon of American music in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! This year’s spring concert at the beautiful Grace Episcopal Church will include classical selections such as Randall Thompson’s “Frostiana” and Aaron Copland’s “Simple Gifts\,” spirituals and Americana songs such as “Down in the River” and “Oh Susannah\,” timeless favorites such as “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “What a Wonderful World\,” and a few patriotic sing-alongs! \nGNBCS is a non-audition SATB choir bringing classical choral music to listeners in southeastern Massachusetts since its founding in 1964. This spring\, we are excited to introduce our new artistic director\, Brian Dean Sousa. Brian is an experienced musician and educator with a Bachelors Degree in Sacred Music and Organ from Westminster Choir College and a Master of Music Degree in Choral Conducting from James Madison University. A native of New Bedford\, Massachusetts\, Brian Dean Sousa worked as the Organist and Choir Master of Saint Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church in Charlottesville\, Virginia for fourteen years before relocating back to North Dartmouth where he now resides with his family. \nEveryone is welcome to sing with GNBCS–no experience is necessary! Our members come from surrounding communities including Westport\, Dartmouth\, Acushnet\, Lakeville\, New Bedford\, and Fairhaven. We present one winter concert in either December or January and another in the spring. Our concerts typically include one major choral work plus a selection of shorter pieces chosen for the season of the year and are performed in area churches. We have combined with the New Bedford Symphony\, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Chorus\, and other area choral societies to perform larger works. \nThis program is supported in part by grants from the Dartmouth Cultural Council\, the Freetown Cultural Council\, and the Westport Cultural Council\, local agencies supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \nVisit our website at https://www.gnbcs.org/ for more information or follow us on Facebook. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/250-years-music-of-america-greater-new-bedford-choral-society-spring-concert-on-sunday-may-3rd-at-330-pm/ LOCATION:Grace Episcopal Church\, School Street 133\, New Bedford\, Massachusetts\, 02740\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Spring-Horizontal.png ORGANIZER;CN="Greater New Bedford Choral Society":MAILTO:info@gnbcs.org GEO:41.6326154;-70.9292683 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Grace Episcopal Church School Street 133 New Bedford Massachusetts 02740 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=School Street 133:geo:-70.9292683,41.6326154 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T140238 CREATED:20260421T212116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T201802Z UID:10008443-1778319000-1778346000@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Yankee Ingenuity DESCRIPTION:Yankee Ingenuity begins this May with a series of weekend programs exploring New England’s long-standing role in shaping American innovation. Throughout the month\, local makers\, small businesses\, and community partners will be featured alongside historical interpretation\, illustrating how the region’s economy has long been driven by creativity\, skill\, and practical problem-solving. Organized around four themes—Eat\, Move\, Play\, and Work— this event connects everyday life from the Revolutionary era through the 1830s to the present\, highlighting the businesses and industries that continue to sustain the region today. \nYankee Ingenuity: EAT | May 2 & 3\nThe first weekend of Yankee Ingenuity begins with EAT. Culinary tradition and food production have long been a foundation of New England life. Amelia Simmons’s American Cookery (1796)\, America’s first cookbook\, will be brought to life on hearths similar to those used in her era. Guests will witness the recipes and techniques that defined early American cooking\, featuring distinctly regional ingredients like cornmeal\, pumpkin\, and cranberries that set American cuisine apart from its European roots. \nYankee Ingenuity: MOVE | May 9 & 10\nThe challenge of transporting people\, goods\, and equipment has been an area of constant innovation in New England. From the ox to the horse\, from the canal boat to the railroad\, each advancement shaped how commerce flowed and communities connected. Discover how the region’s geography and economic needs drove creative solutions to the age-old problem of movement\, transforming local trade into networks that reached across the nation. \nYankee Ingenuity: PLAY | May 23 – 25\nAll work and no play was not the case for New Englanders\, who brought the same ingenuity to leisure as they did to labor. From hand-crafted games and intricate puzzles to folk crafts and outdoor pastimes\, residents found creative ways to fill their free hours. These diversions weren’t just entertainment\, they reflected the values\, skills\, and social bonds that knit communities together during an era of rapid change and growth. \nYankee Ingenuity: WORK | May 30 & 31\nLike most of America\, during formative years of the country\, New England was starved for workers\, which led to groundbreaking innovation and mechanization. The Industrial Revolution can claim a large part of its American origins right here in New England\, where water-powered mills\, interchangeable parts\, and factory systems transformed how goods were made. This drive to do more with less labor didn’t just change the economy\, it reshaped the landscape\, the workforce\, and the very nature of American work. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/yankee-ingenuity/2026-05-09/ LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/YankeeIngenuity-Interior-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old Sturbridge Village":MAILTO:kmorrill@osv.org GEO:42.1040101;-72.0930962 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road Sturbridge MA 01566 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Old Sturbridge Village Road:geo:-72.0930962,42.1040101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T140238 CREATED:20260421T212116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T201802Z UID:10008444-1778405400-1778432400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Yankee Ingenuity DESCRIPTION:Yankee Ingenuity begins this May with a series of weekend programs exploring New England’s long-standing role in shaping American innovation. Throughout the month\, local makers\, small businesses\, and community partners will be featured alongside historical interpretation\, illustrating how the region’s economy has long been driven by creativity\, skill\, and practical problem-solving. Organized around four themes—Eat\, Move\, Play\, and Work— this event connects everyday life from the Revolutionary era through the 1830s to the present\, highlighting the businesses and industries that continue to sustain the region today. \nYankee Ingenuity: EAT | May 2 & 3\nThe first weekend of Yankee Ingenuity begins with EAT. Culinary tradition and food production have long been a foundation of New England life. Amelia Simmons’s American Cookery (1796)\, America’s first cookbook\, will be brought to life on hearths similar to those used in her era. Guests will witness the recipes and techniques that defined early American cooking\, featuring distinctly regional ingredients like cornmeal\, pumpkin\, and cranberries that set American cuisine apart from its European roots. \nYankee Ingenuity: MOVE | May 9 & 10\nThe challenge of transporting people\, goods\, and equipment has been an area of constant innovation in New England. From the ox to the horse\, from the canal boat to the railroad\, each advancement shaped how commerce flowed and communities connected. Discover how the region’s geography and economic needs drove creative solutions to the age-old problem of movement\, transforming local trade into networks that reached across the nation. \nYankee Ingenuity: PLAY | May 23 – 25\nAll work and no play was not the case for New Englanders\, who brought the same ingenuity to leisure as they did to labor. From hand-crafted games and intricate puzzles to folk crafts and outdoor pastimes\, residents found creative ways to fill their free hours. These diversions weren’t just entertainment\, they reflected the values\, skills\, and social bonds that knit communities together during an era of rapid change and growth. \nYankee Ingenuity: WORK | May 30 & 31\nLike most of America\, during formative years of the country\, New England was starved for workers\, which led to groundbreaking innovation and mechanization. The Industrial Revolution can claim a large part of its American origins right here in New England\, where water-powered mills\, interchangeable parts\, and factory systems transformed how goods were made. This drive to do more with less labor didn’t just change the economy\, it reshaped the landscape\, the workforce\, and the very nature of American work. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/yankee-ingenuity/2026-05-10/ LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/YankeeIngenuity-Interior-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old Sturbridge Village":MAILTO:kmorrill@osv.org GEO:42.1040101;-72.0930962 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road Sturbridge MA 01566 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Old Sturbridge Village Road:geo:-72.0930962,42.1040101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T140238 CREATED:20260326T215438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T215438Z UID:10007269-1778922000-1778936400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Colonial Homes of Plymouth: A Tour of Massachusetts Historic Interiors DESCRIPTION:Step inside historic colonial-era homes on this new tour\, offered May 16th only!\nWhen it comes to colonial America\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, needs no introduction. A bedrock community of the New World\, it is a must-see place to explore some of the country’s earliest architecture. Today\, it is the largest town in the Bay State\, with neighborhoods from the coastline of its downtown into wooded enclaves inland that boast centuries-old homes. \nThis tour will bring you inside several colonial-era homes found in Plymouth\, with many more highlighted from the comfort of our charter bus. \nVernacular farmhouses\, 17th- and 18th-century rowhouses\, and the saltbox home are some topics of colonial-era architecture that will be seen and discussed on this tour\, along with stories about the people and history of these places. \nInterior stops include the 1684 Nathaniel Church House\, the late-18th century Richmond – Burgess House\, and more! URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/colonial-homes-of-plymouth-a-tour-of-massachusetts-historic-interiors/2026-05-16/1/ LOCATION:Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Plymouth-Colonial-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Histoury":MAILTO:info@histoury.org GEO:38.7945952;-106.5348379 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T140238 CREATED:20260326T215438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T215438Z UID:10007270-1778940000-1778954400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Colonial Homes of Plymouth: A Tour of Massachusetts Historic Interiors DESCRIPTION:Step inside historic colonial-era homes on this new tour\, offered May 16th only!\nWhen it comes to colonial America\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, needs no introduction. A bedrock community of the New World\, it is a must-see place to explore some of the country’s earliest architecture. Today\, it is the largest town in the Bay State\, with neighborhoods from the coastline of its downtown into wooded enclaves inland that boast centuries-old homes. \nThis tour will bring you inside several colonial-era homes found in Plymouth\, with many more highlighted from the comfort of our charter bus. \nVernacular farmhouses\, 17th- and 18th-century rowhouses\, and the saltbox home are some topics of colonial-era architecture that will be seen and discussed on this tour\, along with stories about the people and history of these places. \nInterior stops include the 1684 Nathaniel Church House\, the late-18th century Richmond – Burgess House\, and more! URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/colonial-homes-of-plymouth-a-tour-of-massachusetts-historic-interiors/2026-05-16/2/ LOCATION:Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Plymouth-Colonial-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Histoury":MAILTO:info@histoury.org GEO:38.7945952;-106.5348379 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T140238 CREATED:20260421T151848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T151848Z UID:10008357-1779030000-1779037200@massachusetts250.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Salute-to-Service-_1.png GEO:42.3600412;-71.201454 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Coletti-Magni Park Watertown Street 386-390 Newton Massachusetts 02458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Watertown Street 386-390:geo:-71.201454,42.3600412 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T140238 CREATED:20260421T212116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T201802Z UID:10008445-1779528600-1779555600@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Yankee Ingenuity DESCRIPTION:Yankee Ingenuity begins this May with a series of weekend programs exploring New England’s long-standing role in shaping American innovation. Throughout the month\, local makers\, small businesses\, and community partners will be featured alongside historical interpretation\, illustrating how the region’s economy has long been driven by creativity\, skill\, and practical problem-solving. Organized around four themes—Eat\, Move\, Play\, and Work— this event connects everyday life from the Revolutionary era through the 1830s to the present\, highlighting the businesses and industries that continue to sustain the region today. \nYankee Ingenuity: EAT | May 2 & 3\nThe first weekend of Yankee Ingenuity begins with EAT. Culinary tradition and food production have long been a foundation of New England life. Amelia Simmons’s American Cookery (1796)\, America’s first cookbook\, will be brought to life on hearths similar to those used in her era. Guests will witness the recipes and techniques that defined early American cooking\, featuring distinctly regional ingredients like cornmeal\, pumpkin\, and cranberries that set American cuisine apart from its European roots. \nYankee Ingenuity: MOVE | May 9 & 10\nThe challenge of transporting people\, goods\, and equipment has been an area of constant innovation in New England. From the ox to the horse\, from the canal boat to the railroad\, each advancement shaped how commerce flowed and communities connected. Discover how the region’s geography and economic needs drove creative solutions to the age-old problem of movement\, transforming local trade into networks that reached across the nation. \nYankee Ingenuity: PLAY | May 23 – 25\nAll work and no play was not the case for New Englanders\, who brought the same ingenuity to leisure as they did to labor. From hand-crafted games and intricate puzzles to folk crafts and outdoor pastimes\, residents found creative ways to fill their free hours. These diversions weren’t just entertainment\, they reflected the values\, skills\, and social bonds that knit communities together during an era of rapid change and growth. \nYankee Ingenuity: WORK | May 30 & 31\nLike most of America\, during formative years of the country\, New England was starved for workers\, which led to groundbreaking innovation and mechanization. The Industrial Revolution can claim a large part of its American origins right here in New England\, where water-powered mills\, interchangeable parts\, and factory systems transformed how goods were made. This drive to do more with less labor didn’t just change the economy\, it reshaped the landscape\, the workforce\, and the very nature of American work. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/yankee-ingenuity/2026-05-23/ LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/YankeeIngenuity-Interior-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old Sturbridge Village":MAILTO:kmorrill@osv.org GEO:42.1040101;-72.0930962 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road Sturbridge MA 01566 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Old Sturbridge Village Road:geo:-72.0930962,42.1040101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T140238 CREATED:20260415T191821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T145438Z UID:10008188-1779537600-1779544800@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Deborah Sampson Day at the Eustis Estate DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Deborah Sampson Day at the Eustis Estate with this family-friendly event! Bring a picnic and watch an immersive performance about the life of Deborah Sampson\, a woman who disguised herself to enlist in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. After the show\, History at Play’s Judith Kalaora will lead a Q&A\, both in character and as herself. Join us for historic lawn games before the performance\, which starts at 12:30 p.m. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/deborah-sampson-day-at-the-eustis-estate/ LOCATION:Historic New England – Eustis Estate\, 1424 Canton Avenue\, Milton\, 02186\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Women's History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/HNE-Deborah-Sampson-Day.jpg GEO:42.2315279;-71.1072939 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Historic New England – Eustis Estate 1424 Canton Avenue Milton 02186 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1424 Canton Avenue:geo:-71.1072939,42.2315279 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T140238 CREATED:20260415T211430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T211430Z UID:10008187-1779555600-1779566400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:A Revolution of Her Own!: The Deborah Sampson Story DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Deborah Sampson Day at the Eustis Estate with an immersive performance and exclusive after-hours access to the museum. Deborah Sampson disguised herself to enlist in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. History at Play’s Judith Kalaora tells her story with a powerful one-woman show. Ticket includes admission to our current exhibition\, Myth and Memory: Stories of the American Revolution\, which features Deborah Sampson’s actual wedding dress. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/a-revolution-of-her-own-the-deborah-sampson-story/ LOCATION:Eustis Estate\, Canton Avenue 1424\, Milton\, Massachusetts\, 02186\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Women's History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/HNE-A-Revolutio-of-Her-Own.jpg GEO:42.2315279;-71.1072939 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Eustis Estate Canton Avenue 1424 Milton Massachusetts 02186 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Canton Avenue 1424:geo:-71.1072939,42.2315279 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T140238 CREATED:20260421T211318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T211318Z UID:10008192-1779555600-1779566400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:A Revolution of Her Own!: The Deborah Sampson Story DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Deborah Sampson Day at the Eustis Estate with an immersive performance and exclusive after-hours access to the museum. Deborah Sampson disguised herself to enlist in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. History at Play’s Judith Kalaora tells her story with a powerful one-woman show. Ticket includes admission to our current exhibition\, Myth and Memory: Stories of the American Revolution\, which features Deborah Sampson’s actual wedding dress. \nPlease call (617) 994-6600 for more information. \nDoors will open at 5:00 p.m. for drinks and refreshments. Come early to explore the museum and see the exhibition. The outdoor performance will start at 6:00 p.m. and will be followed by a Q&A with the performer. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/a-revolution-of-her-own-the-deborah-sampson-story-2/ LOCATION:Historic New England – Eustis Estate\, 1424 Canton Avenue\, Milton\, 02186\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Drama,Reenactment,Women's History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Deborah-Sampson-2.jpg GEO:42.2315279;-71.1072939 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Historic New England – Eustis Estate 1424 Canton Avenue Milton 02186 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1424 Canton Avenue:geo:-71.1072939,42.2315279 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T140238 CREATED:20260421T212116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T201802Z UID:10008446-1779615000-1779642000@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Yankee Ingenuity DESCRIPTION:Yankee Ingenuity begins this May with a series of weekend programs exploring New England’s long-standing role in shaping American innovation. Throughout the month\, local makers\, small businesses\, and community partners will be featured alongside historical interpretation\, illustrating how the region’s economy has long been driven by creativity\, skill\, and practical problem-solving. Organized around four themes—Eat\, Move\, Play\, and Work— this event connects everyday life from the Revolutionary era through the 1830s to the present\, highlighting the businesses and industries that continue to sustain the region today. \nYankee Ingenuity: EAT | May 2 & 3\nThe first weekend of Yankee Ingenuity begins with EAT. Culinary tradition and food production have long been a foundation of New England life. Amelia Simmons’s American Cookery (1796)\, America’s first cookbook\, will be brought to life on hearths similar to those used in her era. Guests will witness the recipes and techniques that defined early American cooking\, featuring distinctly regional ingredients like cornmeal\, pumpkin\, and cranberries that set American cuisine apart from its European roots. \nYankee Ingenuity: MOVE | May 9 & 10\nThe challenge of transporting people\, goods\, and equipment has been an area of constant innovation in New England. From the ox to the horse\, from the canal boat to the railroad\, each advancement shaped how commerce flowed and communities connected. Discover how the region’s geography and economic needs drove creative solutions to the age-old problem of movement\, transforming local trade into networks that reached across the nation. \nYankee Ingenuity: PLAY | May 23 – 25\nAll work and no play was not the case for New Englanders\, who brought the same ingenuity to leisure as they did to labor. From hand-crafted games and intricate puzzles to folk crafts and outdoor pastimes\, residents found creative ways to fill their free hours. These diversions weren’t just entertainment\, they reflected the values\, skills\, and social bonds that knit communities together during an era of rapid change and growth. \nYankee Ingenuity: WORK | May 30 & 31\nLike most of America\, during formative years of the country\, New England was starved for workers\, which led to groundbreaking innovation and mechanization. The Industrial Revolution can claim a large part of its American origins right here in New England\, where water-powered mills\, interchangeable parts\, and factory systems transformed how goods were made. This drive to do more with less labor didn’t just change the economy\, it reshaped the landscape\, the workforce\, and the very nature of American work. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/yankee-ingenuity/2026-05-24/ LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/YankeeIngenuity-Interior-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old Sturbridge Village":MAILTO:kmorrill@osv.org GEO:42.1040101;-72.0930962 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road Sturbridge MA 01566 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Old Sturbridge Village Road:geo:-72.0930962,42.1040101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T140238 CREATED:20260421T212116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T201802Z UID:10008447-1779701400-1779728400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Yankee Ingenuity DESCRIPTION:Yankee Ingenuity begins this May with a series of weekend programs exploring New England’s long-standing role in shaping American innovation. Throughout the month\, local makers\, small businesses\, and community partners will be featured alongside historical interpretation\, illustrating how the region’s economy has long been driven by creativity\, skill\, and practical problem-solving. Organized around four themes—Eat\, Move\, Play\, and Work— this event connects everyday life from the Revolutionary era through the 1830s to the present\, highlighting the businesses and industries that continue to sustain the region today. \nYankee Ingenuity: EAT | May 2 & 3\nThe first weekend of Yankee Ingenuity begins with EAT. Culinary tradition and food production have long been a foundation of New England life. Amelia Simmons’s American Cookery (1796)\, America’s first cookbook\, will be brought to life on hearths similar to those used in her era. Guests will witness the recipes and techniques that defined early American cooking\, featuring distinctly regional ingredients like cornmeal\, pumpkin\, and cranberries that set American cuisine apart from its European roots. \nYankee Ingenuity: MOVE | May 9 & 10\nThe challenge of transporting people\, goods\, and equipment has been an area of constant innovation in New England. From the ox to the horse\, from the canal boat to the railroad\, each advancement shaped how commerce flowed and communities connected. Discover how the region’s geography and economic needs drove creative solutions to the age-old problem of movement\, transforming local trade into networks that reached across the nation. \nYankee Ingenuity: PLAY | May 23 – 25\nAll work and no play was not the case for New Englanders\, who brought the same ingenuity to leisure as they did to labor. From hand-crafted games and intricate puzzles to folk crafts and outdoor pastimes\, residents found creative ways to fill their free hours. These diversions weren’t just entertainment\, they reflected the values\, skills\, and social bonds that knit communities together during an era of rapid change and growth. \nYankee Ingenuity: WORK | May 30 & 31\nLike most of America\, during formative years of the country\, New England was starved for workers\, which led to groundbreaking innovation and mechanization. The Industrial Revolution can claim a large part of its American origins right here in New England\, where water-powered mills\, interchangeable parts\, and factory systems transformed how goods were made. This drive to do more with less labor didn’t just change the economy\, it reshaped the landscape\, the workforce\, and the very nature of American work. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/yankee-ingenuity/2026-05-25/ LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/YankeeIngenuity-Interior-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old Sturbridge Village":MAILTO:kmorrill@osv.org GEO:42.1040101;-72.0930962 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road Sturbridge MA 01566 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Old Sturbridge Village Road:geo:-72.0930962,42.1040101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T140238 CREATED:20260319T194245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T194245Z UID:10007260-1779991200-1779998400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Meet John Adams – A Lively and Revolutionary Conversation with America’s Second President DESCRIPTION:Annual Meeting of the Agawam Historical Association\nfeatured presentation: Meet John Adams: A Lively and Revolutionary Conversation with America’s Second President \nFollowing the election of officers & directors and a short business meeting\, George Baker will transport audience members to the Revolutionary era with his engaging and entertaining portrayal of President John Adams. Wearing historically accurate clothing and performing songs from the period\, Baker captures the Massachusetts native’s sharp wit\, principled leadership\, and deep commitment to the American experiment. \nBaker has performed his one-man show of President Adams throughout the country\, at venues such as the New York Historical Society\, Harry S. Truman Presidential Library\, Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library\, and George H. W. Bush Presidential Library\, and was featured on National Public Radio’s weekend program\, Studio 360. \nA lawyer by profession\, Baker brings clarity and credibility to Adams’s ideas through a blend of history\, music\, and storytelling\, making Adams feel immediate and human\, rather than distant and monumental. The program concludes with time for thoughtful audience questions and conversation. \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/meet-john-adams-a-lively-and-revolutionary-conversation-with-americas-second-president/ LOCATION:Captain Charles Leonard House\, 663 Main Street\, Agawam\, 01001\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Drama,Event,Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/John-Adams-1544-x-600.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Agawam Historical Association":MAILTO:1855@agawamhistory.org GEO:42.0707941;-72.6142651 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Captain Charles Leonard House 663 Main Street Agawam 01001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=663 Main Street:geo:-72.6142651,42.0707941 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T140238 CREATED:20260421T212116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T201802Z UID:10008448-1780133400-1780160400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Yankee Ingenuity DESCRIPTION:Yankee Ingenuity begins this May with a series of weekend programs exploring New England’s long-standing role in shaping American innovation. Throughout the month\, local makers\, small businesses\, and community partners will be featured alongside historical interpretation\, illustrating how the region’s economy has long been driven by creativity\, skill\, and practical problem-solving. Organized around four themes—Eat\, Move\, Play\, and Work— this event connects everyday life from the Revolutionary era through the 1830s to the present\, highlighting the businesses and industries that continue to sustain the region today. \nYankee Ingenuity: EAT | May 2 & 3\nThe first weekend of Yankee Ingenuity begins with EAT. Culinary tradition and food production have long been a foundation of New England life. Amelia Simmons’s American Cookery (1796)\, America’s first cookbook\, will be brought to life on hearths similar to those used in her era. Guests will witness the recipes and techniques that defined early American cooking\, featuring distinctly regional ingredients like cornmeal\, pumpkin\, and cranberries that set American cuisine apart from its European roots. \nYankee Ingenuity: MOVE | May 9 & 10\nThe challenge of transporting people\, goods\, and equipment has been an area of constant innovation in New England. From the ox to the horse\, from the canal boat to the railroad\, each advancement shaped how commerce flowed and communities connected. Discover how the region’s geography and economic needs drove creative solutions to the age-old problem of movement\, transforming local trade into networks that reached across the nation. \nYankee Ingenuity: PLAY | May 23 – 25\nAll work and no play was not the case for New Englanders\, who brought the same ingenuity to leisure as they did to labor. From hand-crafted games and intricate puzzles to folk crafts and outdoor pastimes\, residents found creative ways to fill their free hours. These diversions weren’t just entertainment\, they reflected the values\, skills\, and social bonds that knit communities together during an era of rapid change and growth. \nYankee Ingenuity: WORK | May 30 & 31\nLike most of America\, during formative years of the country\, New England was starved for workers\, which led to groundbreaking innovation and mechanization. The Industrial Revolution can claim a large part of its American origins right here in New England\, where water-powered mills\, interchangeable parts\, and factory systems transformed how goods were made. This drive to do more with less labor didn’t just change the economy\, it reshaped the landscape\, the workforce\, and the very nature of American work. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/yankee-ingenuity/2026-05-30/ LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/YankeeIngenuity-Interior-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old Sturbridge Village":MAILTO:kmorrill@osv.org GEO:42.1040101;-72.0930962 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road Sturbridge MA 01566 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Old Sturbridge Village Road:geo:-72.0930962,42.1040101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T140238 CREATED:20260421T212116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T201802Z UID:10008449-1780219800-1780246800@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Yankee Ingenuity DESCRIPTION:Yankee Ingenuity begins this May with a series of weekend programs exploring New England’s long-standing role in shaping American innovation. Throughout the month\, local makers\, small businesses\, and community partners will be featured alongside historical interpretation\, illustrating how the region’s economy has long been driven by creativity\, skill\, and practical problem-solving. Organized around four themes—Eat\, Move\, Play\, and Work— this event connects everyday life from the Revolutionary era through the 1830s to the present\, highlighting the businesses and industries that continue to sustain the region today. \nYankee Ingenuity: EAT | May 2 & 3\nThe first weekend of Yankee Ingenuity begins with EAT. Culinary tradition and food production have long been a foundation of New England life. Amelia Simmons’s American Cookery (1796)\, America’s first cookbook\, will be brought to life on hearths similar to those used in her era. Guests will witness the recipes and techniques that defined early American cooking\, featuring distinctly regional ingredients like cornmeal\, pumpkin\, and cranberries that set American cuisine apart from its European roots. \nYankee Ingenuity: MOVE | May 9 & 10\nThe challenge of transporting people\, goods\, and equipment has been an area of constant innovation in New England. From the ox to the horse\, from the canal boat to the railroad\, each advancement shaped how commerce flowed and communities connected. Discover how the region’s geography and economic needs drove creative solutions to the age-old problem of movement\, transforming local trade into networks that reached across the nation. \nYankee Ingenuity: PLAY | May 23 – 25\nAll work and no play was not the case for New Englanders\, who brought the same ingenuity to leisure as they did to labor. From hand-crafted games and intricate puzzles to folk crafts and outdoor pastimes\, residents found creative ways to fill their free hours. These diversions weren’t just entertainment\, they reflected the values\, skills\, and social bonds that knit communities together during an era of rapid change and growth. \nYankee Ingenuity: WORK | May 30 & 31\nLike most of America\, during formative years of the country\, New England was starved for workers\, which led to groundbreaking innovation and mechanization. The Industrial Revolution can claim a large part of its American origins right here in New England\, where water-powered mills\, interchangeable parts\, and factory systems transformed how goods were made. This drive to do more with less labor didn’t just change the economy\, it reshaped the landscape\, the workforce\, and the very nature of American work. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/yankee-ingenuity/2026-05-31/ LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/YankeeIngenuity-Interior-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old Sturbridge Village":MAILTO:kmorrill@osv.org GEO:42.1040101;-72.0930962 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road Sturbridge MA 01566 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Old Sturbridge Village Road:geo:-72.0930962,42.1040101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T220000 DTSTAMP:20260501T140238 CREATED:20260105T155511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T155511Z UID:10004306-1781346600-1781388000@massachusetts250.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Flyer-for-Brimfield-250th.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Historic Brimfield":MAILTO:tstew182@gmail.com GEO:42.1217983;-72.2038511 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brimfield Town Common and Brimfield Winery Main Street 20 Brimfield Massachusetts 01010 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 20:geo:-72.2038511,42.1217983 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T145000 DTSTAMP:20260501T140238 CREATED:20260408T194837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T194837Z UID:10007962-1781359200-1781362200@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:On a hot summer evening in 1976\, the Cambridge City Council faced a packed hearing room—and a decision that would echo across the globe. \nAt the center of it all stood Mayor Al Vellucci: sharp-tongued\, fearless\, and ready to take on science itself. The issue? A new biohazard lab designed for groundbreaking recombinant DNA research—celebrated by some as the future of science\, feared by others as the birthplace of “Frankenstein bacteria.” Nobel Prize–winning scientists\, passionate citizens\, politicians\, and the global press all converged on Cambridge to confront one explosive question: Who gets to decide the boundaries of scientific discovery? \nFifty years later\, step back in time with an immersive theatrical experience staged in the very same Cambridge City Hall hearing room where this conversation took place. Relive the tension\, the debate\, and the moment that turned local politics into a worldwide reckoning and that formed the Kendall Square that we know today. \nStay after the show to engage in thought-provoking conversation about the legacy of the hearing\, the power of public oversight\, and the future of community-driven science. \nNo Recombination Without Representation is a partnership between the MIT Museum\, Central Square Theater\, and the City of Cambridge. Performances will occur at Sullivan Chamber in Cambridge City Hall. All shows are free and open to the public. \nThis production was made possible through the generous contributions of MIT Museum supporters Phil and Ann Sharp and MIT’s Department of Science\, Technology\, and Society. This program is part of the MIT Museum’s year-long exploration of TIME and is part of the Massachusetts 250 activities celebrating the many “firsts” and innovations created in our state through the last 250 years. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/no-recombination-without-representation/2026-06-13/1/ LOCATION:City Council Chambers Cambridge City Hall\, Massachusetts Avenue 795\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02139\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Drama,Event,Reenactment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1976-City-Council-group-photo-1-scaled.jpg GEO:42.367229;-71.1057279 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=City Council Chambers Cambridge City Hall Massachusetts Avenue 795 Cambridge Massachusetts 02139 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Massachusetts Avenue 795:geo:-71.1057279,42.367229 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T195000 DTSTAMP:20260501T140238 CREATED:20260408T194837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T194837Z UID:10007963-1781377200-1781380200@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:On a hot summer evening in 1976\, the Cambridge City Council faced a packed hearing room—and a decision that would echo across the globe. \nAt the center of it all stood Mayor Al Vellucci: sharp-tongued\, fearless\, and ready to take on science itself. The issue? A new biohazard lab designed for groundbreaking recombinant DNA research—celebrated by some as the future of science\, feared by others as the birthplace of “Frankenstein bacteria.” Nobel Prize–winning scientists\, passionate citizens\, politicians\, and the global press all converged on Cambridge to confront one explosive question: Who gets to decide the boundaries of scientific discovery? \nFifty years later\, step back in time with an immersive theatrical experience staged in the very same Cambridge City Hall hearing room where this conversation took place. Relive the tension\, the debate\, and the moment that turned local politics into a worldwide reckoning and that formed the Kendall Square that we know today. \nStay after the show to engage in thought-provoking conversation about the legacy of the hearing\, the power of public oversight\, and the future of community-driven science. \nNo Recombination Without Representation is a partnership between the MIT Museum\, Central Square Theater\, and the City of Cambridge. Performances will occur at Sullivan Chamber in Cambridge City Hall. All shows are free and open to the public. \nThis production was made possible through the generous contributions of MIT Museum supporters Phil and Ann Sharp and MIT’s Department of Science\, Technology\, and Society. This program is part of the MIT Museum’s year-long exploration of TIME and is part of the Massachusetts 250 activities celebrating the many “firsts” and innovations created in our state through the last 250 years. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/no-recombination-without-representation/2026-06-13/2/ LOCATION:City Council Chambers Cambridge City Hall\, Massachusetts Avenue 795\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02139\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Drama,Event,Reenactment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1976-City-Council-group-photo-1-scaled.jpg GEO:42.367229;-71.1057279 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=City Council Chambers Cambridge City Hall Massachusetts Avenue 795 Cambridge Massachusetts 02139 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Massachusetts Avenue 795:geo:-71.1057279,42.367229 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T145000 DTSTAMP:20260501T140238 CREATED:20260408T194837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T194837Z UID:10007964-1781445600-1781448600@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:On a hot summer evening in 1976\, the Cambridge City Council faced a packed hearing room—and a decision that would echo across the globe. \nAt the center of it all stood Mayor Al Vellucci: sharp-tongued\, fearless\, and ready to take on science itself. The issue? A new biohazard lab designed for groundbreaking recombinant DNA research—celebrated by some as the future of science\, feared by others as the birthplace of “Frankenstein bacteria.” Nobel Prize–winning scientists\, passionate citizens\, politicians\, and the global press all converged on Cambridge to confront one explosive question: Who gets to decide the boundaries of scientific discovery? \nFifty years later\, step back in time with an immersive theatrical experience staged in the very same Cambridge City Hall hearing room where this conversation took place. Relive the tension\, the debate\, and the moment that turned local politics into a worldwide reckoning and that formed the Kendall Square that we know today. \nStay after the show to engage in thought-provoking conversation about the legacy of the hearing\, the power of public oversight\, and the future of community-driven science. \nNo Recombination Without Representation is a partnership between the MIT Museum\, Central Square Theater\, and the City of Cambridge. Performances will occur at Sullivan Chamber in Cambridge City Hall. All shows are free and open to the public. \nThis production was made possible through the generous contributions of MIT Museum supporters Phil and Ann Sharp and MIT’s Department of Science\, Technology\, and Society. This program is part of the MIT Museum’s year-long exploration of TIME and is part of the Massachusetts 250 activities celebrating the many “firsts” and innovations created in our state through the last 250 years. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/no-recombination-without-representation/2026-06-14/1/ LOCATION:City Council Chambers Cambridge City Hall\, Massachusetts Avenue 795\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02139\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Drama,Event,Reenactment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1976-City-Council-group-photo-1-scaled.jpg GEO:42.367229;-71.1057279 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=City Council Chambers Cambridge City Hall Massachusetts Avenue 795 Cambridge Massachusetts 02139 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Massachusetts Avenue 795:geo:-71.1057279,42.367229 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T195000 DTSTAMP:20260501T140238 CREATED:20260408T194837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T194837Z UID:10007965-1781463600-1781466600@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:On a hot summer evening in 1976\, the Cambridge City Council faced a packed hearing room—and a decision that would echo across the globe. \nAt the center of it all stood Mayor Al Vellucci: sharp-tongued\, fearless\, and ready to take on science itself. The issue? A new biohazard lab designed for groundbreaking recombinant DNA research—celebrated by some as the future of science\, feared by others as the birthplace of “Frankenstein bacteria.” Nobel Prize–winning scientists\, passionate citizens\, politicians\, and the global press all converged on Cambridge to confront one explosive question: Who gets to decide the boundaries of scientific discovery? \nFifty years later\, step back in time with an immersive theatrical experience staged in the very same Cambridge City Hall hearing room where this conversation took place. Relive the tension\, the debate\, and the moment that turned local politics into a worldwide reckoning and that formed the Kendall Square that we know today. \nStay after the show to engage in thought-provoking conversation about the legacy of the hearing\, the power of public oversight\, and the future of community-driven science. \nNo Recombination Without Representation is a partnership between the MIT Museum\, Central Square Theater\, and the City of Cambridge. Performances will occur at Sullivan Chamber in Cambridge City Hall. All shows are free and open to the public. \nThis production was made possible through the generous contributions of MIT Museum supporters Phil and Ann Sharp and MIT’s Department of Science\, Technology\, and Society. This program is part of the MIT Museum’s year-long exploration of TIME and is part of the Massachusetts 250 activities celebrating the many “firsts” and innovations created in our state through the last 250 years. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/no-recombination-without-representation/2026-06-14/2/ LOCATION:City Council Chambers Cambridge City Hall\, Massachusetts Avenue 795\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02139\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Drama,Event,Reenactment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1976-City-Council-group-photo-1-scaled.jpg GEO:42.367229;-71.1057279 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=City Council Chambers Cambridge City Hall Massachusetts Avenue 795 Cambridge Massachusetts 02139 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Massachusetts Avenue 795:geo:-71.1057279,42.367229 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T140238 CREATED:20260410T162922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T162922Z UID:10008158-1781946000-1781971200@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Townsend Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday DESCRIPTION:Townsend has always been a community that honors its past while looking toward the future\, and now we have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate both. As our nation marks America’s 250th birthday\, Townsend has been hosting a series of events that will lead up to a grand finale: a 250th Anniversary Parade and Old Home Day Celebration on Saturday\, June 20\, 2026. This date is special because on June 20\, 1776\, Townsend voted to support our country’s independence. \nThis will be more than just a parade. It will be a hometown celebration of who we are\, where we’ve come from\, and the people who make this community strong. The parade will start from Scales Lane at 11:00 a.m.\, travel down Main Street\, and end at the Town Common\, where the Old Home Day festivities will continue with games\, local food\, and displays such as antique cars. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/townsend-celebrates-americas-250th-birthday/ LOCATION:Townsend Common\, 2 School St\, Townsend\, MA 01469\, School Street 2\, Townsend\, Massachusetts\, 01469\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,July 4th,Outdoors,Parades ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-10-at-12.03.19 PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Townsend Historical Society":MAILTO:info@townsendhistoricalsociety.org GEO:42.6674507;-71.7049352 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Townsend Common 2 School St Townsend MA 01469 School Street 2 Townsend Massachusetts 01469 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=School Street 2:geo:-71.7049352,42.6674507 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T145000 DTSTAMP:20260501T140238 CREATED:20260408T194837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T194837Z UID:10007966-1782050400-1782053400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:On a hot summer evening in 1976\, the Cambridge City Council faced a packed hearing room—and a decision that would echo across the globe. \nAt the center of it all stood Mayor Al Vellucci: sharp-tongued\, fearless\, and ready to take on science itself. The issue? A new biohazard lab designed for groundbreaking recombinant DNA research—celebrated by some as the future of science\, feared by others as the birthplace of “Frankenstein bacteria.” Nobel Prize–winning scientists\, passionate citizens\, politicians\, and the global press all converged on Cambridge to confront one explosive question: Who gets to decide the boundaries of scientific discovery? \nFifty years later\, step back in time with an immersive theatrical experience staged in the very same Cambridge City Hall hearing room where this conversation took place. Relive the tension\, the debate\, and the moment that turned local politics into a worldwide reckoning and that formed the Kendall Square that we know today. \nStay after the show to engage in thought-provoking conversation about the legacy of the hearing\, the power of public oversight\, and the future of community-driven science. \nNo Recombination Without Representation is a partnership between the MIT Museum\, Central Square Theater\, and the City of Cambridge. Performances will occur at Sullivan Chamber in Cambridge City Hall. All shows are free and open to the public. \nThis production was made possible through the generous contributions of MIT Museum supporters Phil and Ann Sharp and MIT’s Department of Science\, Technology\, and Society. This program is part of the MIT Museum’s year-long exploration of TIME and is part of the Massachusetts 250 activities celebrating the many “firsts” and innovations created in our state through the last 250 years. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/no-recombination-without-representation/2026-06-21/1/ LOCATION:City Council Chambers Cambridge City Hall\, Massachusetts Avenue 795\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02139\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Drama,Event,Reenactment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1976-City-Council-group-photo-1-scaled.jpg GEO:42.367229;-71.1057279 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=City Council Chambers Cambridge City Hall Massachusetts Avenue 795 Cambridge Massachusetts 02139 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Massachusetts Avenue 795:geo:-71.1057279,42.367229 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T140238 CREATED:20260318T153440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T153440Z UID:10007250-1782052200-1782061200@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:MA250 Film Screening: 1776 at the Adams Theater DESCRIPTION:Our nation’s fathers harmonize their way through the founding of America in this musical adapted from a popular Broadway show. \nRepresentatives from the 13 colonies gather in Philadelphia with the aim of establishing a set of governmental rules for the burgeoning United States. Benjamin Franklin (Howard da Silva) and John Adams (William Daniels) charge Thomas Jefferson (Ken Howard) with the work of writing a statement announcing the new country’s emancipation from British rule. \n1776 earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and an Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography. It was named one of the Top Ten Films of 1972 by the National Board of Review. \nA local historian will speak briefly before the film to lay the historical groundwork for the events depicted in 1776. \nReserve your seat here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36681/production/1268826?performanceId=11782337 \nAdmission is free. Donations are welcome. Limited to 80 people. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/ma250-film-screening-1776-at-the-adams-theater/ LOCATION:The Adams Theater\, Adams\, MA\, Park Street 27\, Adams\, MA\, 01220\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Drama,Event,Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1776_film_poster.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="250 Celebration Committee of Adams and North Berkshire":MAILTO:info@250adams.com GEO:42.6217038;-73.1197343 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Adams Theater Adams MA Park Street 27 Adams MA 01220 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Park Street 27:geo:-73.1197343,42.6217038 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T195000 DTSTAMP:20260501T140238 CREATED:20260408T194837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T194837Z UID:10007967-1782068400-1782071400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION DESCRIPTION:On a hot summer evening in 1976\, the Cambridge City Council faced a packed hearing room—and a decision that would echo across the globe. \nAt the center of it all stood Mayor Al Vellucci: sharp-tongued\, fearless\, and ready to take on science itself. The issue? A new biohazard lab designed for groundbreaking recombinant DNA research—celebrated by some as the future of science\, feared by others as the birthplace of “Frankenstein bacteria.” Nobel Prize–winning scientists\, passionate citizens\, politicians\, and the global press all converged on Cambridge to confront one explosive question: Who gets to decide the boundaries of scientific discovery? \nFifty years later\, step back in time with an immersive theatrical experience staged in the very same Cambridge City Hall hearing room where this conversation took place. Relive the tension\, the debate\, and the moment that turned local politics into a worldwide reckoning and that formed the Kendall Square that we know today. \nStay after the show to engage in thought-provoking conversation about the legacy of the hearing\, the power of public oversight\, and the future of community-driven science. \nNo Recombination Without Representation is a partnership between the MIT Museum\, Central Square Theater\, and the City of Cambridge. Performances will occur at Sullivan Chamber in Cambridge City Hall. All shows are free and open to the public. \nThis production was made possible through the generous contributions of MIT Museum supporters Phil and Ann Sharp and MIT’s Department of Science\, Technology\, and Society. This program is part of the MIT Museum’s year-long exploration of TIME and is part of the Massachusetts 250 activities celebrating the many “firsts” and innovations created in our state through the last 250 years. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/no-recombination-without-representation/2026-06-21/2/ LOCATION:City Council Chambers Cambridge City Hall\, Massachusetts Avenue 795\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02139\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Drama,Event,Reenactment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1976-City-Council-group-photo-1-scaled.jpg GEO:42.367229;-71.1057279 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=City Council Chambers Cambridge City Hall Massachusetts Avenue 795 Cambridge Massachusetts 02139 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Massachusetts Avenue 795:geo:-71.1057279,42.367229 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR