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SUMMARY:Burial Hill Tour Series – Revolutionary Connections
DESCRIPTION:The Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum announce their continuing partnership in a free public tour series of Plymouth’s historic Burial Hill for the 2025 season. Each first Saturday of the month a thematic tour of the ancient burying ground will reveal facets of Plymouth’s evolving story over generations. This year honors the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with a series theme of “Revolutionary Connections.” Each monthly tour highlights the Revolutionary era in Plymouth with insights into South Shore connections to America’s contest for independence. Presenters include local historians and authors who share their expertise on a range of topics\, highlighting art\, history\, and culture atop the open-air history museum in the heart of downtown Plymouth\, Burial Hill. \nSevere weather may cancel tour. Stay up to date with us on our Facebook page and visit pilgrimhall.org or plymouthantiquarian.org for more information on the continuing Burial Hill tour series.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/burial-hill-tour-series-revolutionary-connections/2025-08-02/
LOCATION:Plymouth Burial Hill Cemetery\, Town Square 19\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T130000
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SUMMARY:"Spies Among Us" year long exhibit opening on February 6th 2025
DESCRIPTION:“Spies Among Us” will open on Thursday\, February 6th at 10 a.m. during the museum’s first Thursday opening hours. We will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 6th and will be open every Thursday going forward from 10-4. We will also showcase the exhibit during our February Second Sunday Open House on Sunday\, February 9th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. \nThe exhibit will recall the story of General Gage’s spies who visited the Tavern in 1775\, explore examples of espionage on both sides\, and examine the many ways of spying that were used during the American Revolution. \nSpycraft played a pivotal role during the American Revolution\, with both the Continental Army and British forces using intelligence operations to gain strategic advantages. The Golden Ball Tavern and its proprietor Isaac Jones\, played host on a few occasions to British spies sent\, by General Thomas Gage\, to survey the towns that were scattered around the area from Boston to Worcester. This was just one of the British military’s tactics for keeping the Patriots in line. On the American side\, espionage was essential in countering the British military’s superior resources and manpower. \nThe spycraft of the American Revolution was marked by its ingenuity\, the use of civilian networks\, and the blending of military and civilian espionage tactics. Though it was often risky and unreliable\, intelligence-gathering operations played a critical role in the eventual success of the American cause\, allowing the Continental Army to take advantage of British vulnerabilities and ultimately secure victory. \nJoin us as we introduce our new exhibit and our new Thursday opening hours. The museum will continue to be open every second Sunday of the month for our Second Sunday Open House Tours and will now be open every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\nWe look forward to welcoming you!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/spies-among-us-year-long-exhibit-opening-on-february-6th-2025/2025-08-10/
LOCATION:Golden Ball Tavern Museum\, Boston Post Road 662\, Weston\, Massachusetts\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T150000
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SUMMARY:Historic Clothing Parlor Talk: Military Uniforms Across Time
DESCRIPTION:Military Uniforms Across Time – View an array of military garments spanning generations\, including rare Civil War pieces recently stabilized and conserved through our current project. \nPart of a series highlighting pieces from our Historic Clothing Collection which is undergoing considerable conservation work this year. This discussion will explore examples of the styles and fabrics of the late 18th century\, revealing how fashion reflected social status and the daily challenges of life during the Revolutionary Era.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/historic-clothing-parlor-talk-military-uniforms-across-time/
LOCATION:Hedge House Museum\, 126 Water Street\, Plymouth\, MA\, 02360
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Plymouth Antiquarian Society":MAILTO:info@plymouthantiquarian.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T130000
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SUMMARY:Open Hours at the Abigail Adams Birthplace
DESCRIPTION:Open Hours at the Abigail Adams Birthplace are back! Cost: $10 for adults\, $5 for children and members are free! Please note: Visits are by guided tour only. Tours begin on the half hour\, with the last tour starting at 2:30 p.m. \nFor more information\, please see our website: https://abigailadamsbirthplace.org/ \n180 Norton St.\, North Weymouth\, Massachusetts\, United States
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/open-hours-at-the-abigail-adams-birthplace/
LOCATION:Abigail Adams Birthplace\, Norton Street 180\, Weymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02191\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T100000
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SUMMARY:LexSeeHer Presents: “Spinning HERstory”
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 250 years of bold women\, girls\, and fiber arts with a day full of history\, music\, colonial games\, crafts\, food\, and family fun! \n✨ Highlights of the Day:\n• Historic Re-enactment: Anna Harrington’s 1769 Spinning Protest\n• 2025 Visibility Banner Honoree Ceremony\n• Singalong of Protest Songs (1775–2025)\n• Live Performance by Maya Salafia\n• LexSeeHer Marketplace: blanket-making\, knit-in\, crochet-in\, demonstrations\, vendors\, LexSeeHer merchandise & food trucks \n👧 Children’s Activities (10–12:30)\nStep into the past with Colonial Games like hoop rolling\, graces\, jack straws\, and cup-and-ball—plus corn hole with real corn! Kids can get creative making friendship bracelets\, bead jewelry\, cup-and-ball toys\, and coloring pages. For extra fun\, try life-size Scrabble and giant tic-tac-toe! \n🕰️ Historic Re-enactment (1:00 pm)\nTravel back to 1769 as we re-enact the day when Anna Harrington rallied her neighbors in a dramatic spinning protest\, turning women’s fiber arts into a bold act of resistance. This powerful re-enactment brings history to life and connects Lexington’s past to the present. \n🌟 Visibility Banner Honoree Ceremony (following the Re-enactment)\nCelebrate the 2025 Visibility Banner Honorees as we shine a spotlight on inspiring women whose leadership\, vision\, and courage continue to shape our Lexington community today. \n🍴 Food Trucks to Delight Everyone!\nSavor the flavors of Golden Grillz BBQ\, featuring their famous creamy mac & cheese\, and cool off with a sweet treat from our beloved Mo’s Ice Cream Truck. Perfect fuel for a day of history\, crafts\, and fun! \nFor more information\, visit: LexSeeHer.com
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/lexseeher-presents-spinning-herstory/
LOCATION:Lexington Women’s Monument\, Massachusetts Avenue 1875\, Lexington\, Massachusetts\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T110000
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SUMMARY:Gallery Tour\, "Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington"
DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library is celebrating its 50th anniversary with special gallery talks\, engaging lectures\, and exhibitions drawn from our rich collections. Our gallery exhibition “Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington” examines how an entire community—women\, men\, black\, white\, young\, old\, enslaved\, and free—helped spark a revolution. \nJoin museum staff on Saturday August 23 for a free gallery tour that focuses on women’s roles before\, during\, and after the Revolutionary War. This tour complements the reenactment of the 1769 Lexington spinning protest which will be held at the Women’s Liberty Monument from 10 AM – 3 PM. \nLearn more about “Protest & Promise” at https://bit.ly/41YYh34 and the spinning protest reenactment at https://bit.ly/3H6CsIz.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/gallery-tour-protest-promise-the-american-revolution-in-lexington-2/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Commemoration,Exhibit,Women's History
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