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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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SUMMARY:Sudbury 250 Day - Saturday\, May 16\, 2026 - 10 AM to 3 PM
DESCRIPTION:𝗦𝘂𝗱𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟱𝟬 𝗗𝗮𝘆 – 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟲\, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 – 𝟭𝟬 𝗔𝗠 𝘁𝗼 𝟯 𝗣𝗠\n𝗦𝘂𝗱𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 \nDetailed Schedule:\nhttps://sudbury.ma.us/sudbury250/2026/05/01/sudbury-250-day-saturday-may-16-2026/ \nPlease come and enjoy\nBring friends and family\nOpen to all from Sudbury and beyond \n– Sudbury Minutemen\n– Historic dance and demonstration\n– Storytelling\n– Children’s activities\n– Fife & drum music\n– Living history demonstrators\n– Markets\n– Food Trucks\n– Quilt Show\n– Guided Tours – Revolutionary War Cemetery\, Town Pound\n– Open House – Hearse House & Hosmer House\n– Declaring Independence: Then & Now\n– Cannon firing\nAnd more
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/sudbury-250-day-saturday-may-16-2026-10-am-to-3-pm/
LOCATION:Sudbury Town Center\, Concord Road 322\, Sudbury\, Massachusetts\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Drama,Event,Indigenous History,Outdoors,Reenactment,Speakers,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T130000
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SUMMARY:Declaring Independence: Then & Now
DESCRIPTION:Declaring Independence: Then and Now\nSaturday\, May 16\, 2026 | 1:00-2:00pm\nFirst Parish of Sudbury | 327 Concord Road\nFREE ADMISSION (no registration required) \nThe Sudbury Historical Society (SHS)—in partnership with Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area—will present Declaring Independence: Then and Now: an award-winning performance that brings the words and ideas of 1776 to life through readings of the Declaration of Independence and first-person perspectives by reenactors. \nTailored to Sudbury and presented on the site where the Declaration of Independence was originally read to its inhabitants\, this thought-provoking program depicts how communities in Massachusetts debated the idea of independence from Great Britain. We invite the audience to reflect on what independence meant then and means now. \nThe performance will take place on Sudbury 250 Day: a town-wide celebration in historic town center on May 16th from 10:00-3:00 pm. Enjoy militia reenactments\, colonial music\, a Town Crier\, historic tours\, food trucks\, and the Knox Cannon firing\, and much more. \nFor a full schedule of events and parking\, visit: sudbury.ma.us/250.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/declaring-independence-then-now/
LOCATION:First Parish of Sudbury\, Concord Road 327\, Sudbury\, Massachusetts\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Drama,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T160000
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SUMMARY:250th Anniversary of Captain James Mugford and the Battle of Shirley Gut
DESCRIPTION:The Boston Tea Party Chapter\, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) will host an America 250! commemoration on May 17\, 2026\, honoring Captain James Mugford and the Continental schooner “Franklin.” \nIn May 1776\, Captain Mugford captured the British powder ship Hope\, securing 1\,500 barrels of gunpowder for the Continental Army. Two days later\, American crews repelled a British assault in Shirley Gut\, where Captain Mugford was the only American casualty. These actions marked a turning point toward direct naval engagement during the Revolutionary War. \nThe program begins at noon with the rededication of the Mugford Monument at Beacon Circle on Shore Drive in Winthrop\, originally installed by the Deane Winthrop Chapter\, NSDAR in 1937. \nAt 1:00 p.m.\, a commemorative event at the Historic Deane Winthrop House will feature the USS Constitution Color Guard and keynote speaker Eric Jay Dolan\, author of Rebels at Sea. \nThe event will conclude at 3:00 p.m. with music and refreshments in the garden. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/250th-anniversary-of-captain-james-mugford-and-the-battle-of-shirley-gut/
LOCATION:Deane Winthrop House\, Shirley Street 34\, Winthrop\, Massachusetts\, 02152\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Tea Party Chapter%2C National Society Daughters of the American Revolution":MAILTO:sgerow6010@gmail.com
GEO:42.3825567;-70.9784202
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T181713
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
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T210000
DTSTAMP:20260523T181713
CREATED:20260505T145851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T145851Z
UID:10010288-1779478200-1779483600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Day Band Concert
DESCRIPTION:This America 250 concert celebrates LIBERTY on Memorial Day weekend and honors all who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense of these unalienable rights. Works by John Williams\, Glenn Miller and John Philip Sousa. Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org (Free for Students & Youth)
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/memorial-day-band-concert/2026-05-22/
LOCATION:Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center\, Southern Eagle Cartway 95\, Brewster\, Massachusetts\, 02631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Memorial
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arts Empowering Life":MAILTO:publicity@artsempoweringlife.org
GEO:41.7797451;-70.0123384
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center Southern Eagle Cartway 95 Brewster Massachusetts 02631 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Southern Eagle Cartway 95:geo:-70.0123384,41.7797451
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T181713
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Sturbridge Village":MAILTO:kmorrill@osv.org
GEO:42.1040101;-72.0930962
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T140000
DTSTAMP:20260523T181713
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
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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:20260523T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T181713
CREATED:20260505T145851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T145851Z
UID:10010289-1779550200-1779555600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Day Band Concert
DESCRIPTION:This America 250 concert celebrates LIBERTY on Memorial Day weekend and honors all who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense of these unalienable rights. Works by John Williams\, Glenn Miller and John Philip Sousa. Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org (Free for Students & Youth)
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/memorial-day-band-concert/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center\, Southern Eagle Cartway 95\, Brewster\, Massachusetts\, 02631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Memorial
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AEL-event-images_2026_Liberty600x400.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Arts Empowering Life":MAILTO:publicity@artsempoweringlife.org
GEO:41.7797451;-70.0123384
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center Southern Eagle Cartway 95 Brewster Massachusetts 02631 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Southern Eagle Cartway 95:geo:-70.0123384,41.7797451
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260523T181713
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
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260524T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T181713
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Sturbridge Village":MAILTO:kmorrill@osv.org
GEO:42.1040101;-72.0930962
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T181713
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Sturbridge Village":MAILTO:kmorrill@osv.org
GEO:42.1040101;-72.0930962
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T200000
DTSTAMP:20260523T181713
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Agawam Historical Association":MAILTO:1855@agawamhistory.org
GEO:42.0707941;-72.6142651
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T181713
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Sturbridge Village":MAILTO:kmorrill@osv.org
GEO:42.1040101;-72.0930962
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260523T181713
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Sturbridge Village":MAILTO:kmorrill@osv.org
GEO:42.1040101;-72.0930962
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260523T181713
CREATED:20260505T150005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T150005Z
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SUMMARY:“Patriot Pride” America 250!
DESCRIPTION:Join the community as the Betty Allen Chapter NSDAR celebrates the legacy of Revolutionary War Patriots buried in the historic Bridge Street Cemetery in Northampton. \nWhat should you expect:  Greetings from dignitaries\, Col. Henry Knox SAR Color Guard\, music\, reading of names of the more than 175 Patriots buried in this cemetery\, reading of the Declaration of Independence\, and more.   \nAfter the presentation\, walking cemetery tours with several reenactors sharing stories of a few of the honored Patriots and other notable Northampton residents connected to the Revolutionary War. \nImportant Details \nPlease be aware\, there is no handicap accessible walkways or roadways in this cemetery.  Parking is limited to on the street where it is allowed. There are NO public restrooms nearby. \nWe will have limited seating for guest speakers and for folks with limited accessibility.  You are welcome to bring your own chairs to add to your enjoyment. The gravestones are fragile and need to be preserved.  Please do not sit\, stand\, climb or lean on gravestones.  Thank you.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/patriot-pride-america-250/
LOCATION:Historic Bridge St. Cemetery\, Bridge Street 156\, Northampton\, Massachusetts\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Speakers,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Betty Allen Chapter NSDAR":MAILTO:regentbettyallenchapterdar@gmail.com
GEO:42.3246395;-72.6262623
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T210000
DTSTAMP:20260523T181713
CREATED:20260507T185532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T185532Z
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SUMMARY:250th Anniversary Flag Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The City of Woburn will continue its commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution on Saturday\, June 13\, with a full day of events held in coordination with the City’s annual Flag Day festivities. The schedule includes Revolutionary War reenactments\, a march from the Pocket Park to Woburn Common\, a flag raising\, music\, musket firing display\, a performance reading of the Declaration of Independence\, student banner recognition\, burial ground tours\, a special library exhibition\, and the Kiwanis Flag Day Festival and fireworks. \n10:30 a.m.\, 460 Main Street to Woburn Common: Period reenactors will present a brief performance about the morning of April 19\, 1775\, when the Woburn militia gathered at Fowle Tavern before marching to Lexington. Reenactors will then lead a march from the Pocket Park to the Common\, followed by a flag raising\, city band performance\, and musket firing display. \n11:15 a.m.\, Woburn Common\, 10 Common Street: A short public performance will bring the Declaration of Independence to life through a reading and first-person accounts from period reenactors. \n11:45 a.m.\, Woburn Common\, 10 Common Street: A short ceremony will recognize student banner design winners in coordination with the Woburn Historical Society. \n10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\, Woburn Public Library\, 45 Pleasant Street: A rare printing of the Declaration of Independence and other Revolutionary and Civil War artifacts will be on view as part of the exhibition We the People. \n12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.\, First and Second Burial Grounds: Burial ground tours will be offered at the First Burial Ground\, accessed from Park Street\, and the Second Burial Ground\, accessed from Montvale Avenue adjacent to the Peterson School. \n1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.\, Library Field\, 63 Harrison Avenue: The annual Kiwanis Flag Day Festival will include family-friendly activities\, live music\, games\, food trucks\, and fireworks.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/250th-anniversary-flag-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Woburn Common\, Common Street 10\, Woburn\, MA\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Outdoors,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Woburn":MAILTO:chagerty@cityofwoburn.com
GEO:42.4790972;-71.1526033
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T220000
DTSTAMP:20260523T181713
CREATED:20260105T155511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T155511Z
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SUMMARY:The Spirit of Brimfield - 250 Years of Freedom
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 13\, 2026\, in conjunction with Brimfield Old Home Day\, our community will gather\, and all are welcome to celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary of our freedom and liberty. Hundreds of Brimfield and area residents answered the voluntary call to duty from 1775 and throughout the Revolutionary War. They will be recognized by a series of cemetery tours between 10:30am-1pm where their narrative stories will be told by historians at each of their burial sites. Formal presentations and performances will begin at 2pm on the Town Common bandstand\, we can expect stories of patriotism\, duty\, honor\, and public service. The parade will begin from the public safety complex at 3pm\, proceed around the Town Common\, and conclude in the Brimfield Winery fields where attendees are welcome to take selfies with the parade participants. We expect the Springfield Kiltie Band\, 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment\, a helicopter flyover\, the 215th Army Band\, local high school marching band\, Brimfield’s antique fire truck\, and more. Everyone is welcome to enjoy live music and entertainment throughout the day at the Brimfield Winery. Around dusk the bonfire pit will be lit\, while the story of Maj. Gen. Henry Knox’ amazing mission to bring cannons from Ticonderoga to Boston will be narrated. The evening concludes with a fireworks display.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-spirit-of-brimfield-250-years-of-freedom/
LOCATION:Brimfield Town Common and Brimfield Winery\, Main Street 20\, Brimfield\, Massachusetts\, 01010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Historic Brimfield":MAILTO:tstew182@gmail.com
GEO:42.1217983;-72.2038511
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T145000
DTSTAMP:20260523T181713
CREATED:20260408T194837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T194837Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T183000
DTSTAMP:20260523T181713
CREATED:20260508T202321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T202321Z
UID:10010579-1781370000-1781375400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Mohawk Trail Concerts Celebrates American Music
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 1970\, this chamber-music series takes advantage of the acoustically excellent sanctuary of the Charlemont Federated Church and celebrates music old and new. This year in honor of the 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-2/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Charlemont Federated Church\, Main Street 175\, Charlemont\, MA\, 01339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mohawk Trail Concerts":MAILTO:drtinky@earthlink.net
GEO:42.6282704;-72.8688036
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T183000
DTSTAMP:20260523T181713
CREATED:20260507T213155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T213155Z
UID:10010520-1781370000-1784399400@massachusetts250.org
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/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Charlemont Federated Church\, Main Street 175\, Charlemont\, MA\, 01339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration
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GEO:42.6282704;-72.8688036
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T195000
DTSTAMP:20260523T181713
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T145000
DTSTAMP:20260523T181713
CREATED:20260408T194837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T194837Z
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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
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