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SUMMARY:Witness: Hingham in the Age of Revolution
DESCRIPTION:As the Nation marks 250 years of independence\, Witness: Hingham in the Age of Revolution explores how one New England town experienced the ideas\, contradictions\, and upheavals of the American Revolution. Through the lives of Hingham’s residents– white and Black\, free and enslaved– this immersive new exhibit traces the ups & downs forging of a nation.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/witness-hingham-in-the-age-of-revolution-2/
LOCATION:Hingham Heritage Museum\, Main Street 34\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Commemoration,Exhibit,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T183000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042539
CREATED:20260130T170559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T170559Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Massacre Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:The morning of March 5\, 1776\, on the sixth anniversary of the Boston Massacre\, British troops discovered that Patriot forces fortified Dorchester Heights overnight. The date had not been chosen by accident. Every anniversary of the Boston Massacre\, Patriot leaders remembered the event with orations and public commemorations. \nThis year\, for the two hundred and fifty sixth anniversary of the Boston Massacre\, join us as we recreate a historic Faneuil Hall Town Meeting debating the fate of the British soldiers who fired into the crowd on King Street. Was it a plot to commit murder or self-defense? Should the people of Boston extract vengeance against the soldiers or call for law and order above all else? \nHave your voice be heard in a Town Meeting debate and help decide: vengeance or justice? \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/boston-massacre-anniversary/
LOCATION:Faneuil Hall\, Faneuil Hall Square 1\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Parks of Boston":MAILTO:mark_powell@nps.gov
GEO:42.3596446;-71.0559011
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042539
CREATED:20260130T170439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T170439Z
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SUMMARY:Newburyport's Road to Independence III: Loyalists\, Prisoners\, and the Homefront
DESCRIPTION:Step into wartime Newburyport with Alex Cain as loyalists face persecution\, prices soar\, and fear hangs heavy as we move to independence. \nIn 1776\, as war raged across the American colonies\, the clash of armies echoed far beyond the battlefield into everyday life in Newburyport. Historian and fan favorite Alex Cain invites you to step into a time where loyalists were persecuted\, British prisoners were confined\, and families struggled with soaring prices\, shortages\, and the constant shadow of loss from combat. At the same time\, privateer prizes poured into the harbor\, flooding the port with captured riches and stirring hope of fantastic opportunities. Through hardship and adversity alike\, Newburyport pressed on in its determined drive toward independence. \nFunded\, in part\, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/newburyports-road-to-independence-iii-loyalists-prisoners-and-the-homefront/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 166 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of  Old Newbury":MAILTO:info@newburyhistory.org
GEO:42.8100068;-70.8761312
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 166 High Street Newburyport MA 01950 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=166 High Street:geo:-70.8761312,42.8100068
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042539
CREATED:20260130T171843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T171843Z
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SUMMARY:Evacuation Day Cruise - Revelry and Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a two-hour Evacuation Day Cruise through Boston Harbor to explore the story of the Siege of Boston from the water (June 1775 to March 1776). As we navigate the same channels used by the British fleet to evacuate the town\, Park Rangers will provide historical narration highlighting the key events\, people\, landmarks\, and moments that led to the evacuation. \nDeparting from Long Wharf\, the cruise passes by the Charlestown Navy Yard with views of the Bunker Hill Monument\, Fort Independence (known as Fortress William in 1776) and Dorchester Heights\, as well as several harbor islands including Little Brewster\, home to Boston Light. As the ship swings around Little Brewster back towards Boston\, enjoy musical entertainment by the duo Tobias Tripp and Prudence Merriweather\, returning to Long Wharf at 3:00 p.m.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/evacuation-day-cruise-revelry-and-revolution/
LOCATION:Boston Harbor\, Long Wharf 66\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Parks of Boston":MAILTO:mark_powell@nps.gov
GEO:42.3602482;-71.0488018
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boston Harbor Long Wharf 66 Boston Massachusetts 02110 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Long Wharf 66:geo:-71.0488018,42.3602482
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042539
CREATED:20260130T145646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T172959Z
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SUMMARY:Knox Trail 250 – Roxbury
DESCRIPTION:On July 4\, 2026\, our nation will celebrate the semiquincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Leading up to this historic birthday Revolution 250 was created. In keeping with this celebratory campaign\, it is with great enthusiasm that we present the momentous commemoration of this country’s founding\, Knox Trail 250. This sequenced program is designed to represent the Henry Knox Noble Train of Artillery of 1776\, the catalyst for what we now recognize in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as Evacuation Day. \nIn Massachusetts\, starting in Great Barrington\, going through over 33 towns\, a simulation of the journey would be celebrated in designated hubs. \nThis sequenced parade of regional recognition will incorporate the invitation and participation of town managers\, local historians\, celebrating the commemoration and respective connections in the Noble Trail of Artillery. \nROXBURY\nSaturday\, March 7\, 2026\nFirst Church in Roxbury \nBOSTON\nTuesday\, March 17\, 2026\nDorchester Heights
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/knox-trail-250-roxbury/
LOCATION:First Church in Roxbury\, Putnam Street 10\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=First Church in Roxbury Putnam Street 10 Boston Massachusetts 02119 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Putnam Street 10:geo:-71.0894714,42.3299172
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T183000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042539
CREATED:20260218T185003Z
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SUMMARY:LOCAL HISTORY GUILD | Revolution in Old Dartmouth
DESCRIPTION:As the U.S. marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary War\, local historians have delved deeply into the history of the Revolution in Old Dartmouth. Different approaches reveal new and exciting stories related to the 1770s and 1780s in the areas now called Westport\, Dartmouth\, New Bedford\, Fairhaven\, and Acushnet. Join us this March at a virtual program to discuss their projects and the stories they have uncovered. \nLocal History Guild is the NBWM’s quarterly Zoom program\, an informal discussion about art\, history\, science and culture related to the museum’s mission\, collection\, and the surrounding region. In this edition of the program\, we will be joined by Jenny O’Neill (Executive Director\, Westport Historical Society)\, Diane Gilbert (President\, Dartmouth Heritage Preservation Trust)\, Jonathan Lane (Executive Director\, Revolution 250)\, and Judith Lund (Curator Emerita\, New Bedford Whaling Museum) in a discussion that will help listeners take a deeper dive into the past. \nJonathan Lane is Executive Director of Revolution 250 and has more than 30 years of experience in public history\, tourism and cultural programming. . While his employment has led him to many leading institutions\, including Plimoth-Patuxet\, the American Antiquarian Society\, Berklee College of Music and the Massachusetts Historical Society\, his historical studies have taken him to libraries and archives throughout the U.S. and United Kingdom. He is the author of a monograph on songs for British Soldiers in the 18th century\, and is the editor of “From the Potomac to the Etowah\, the Civil War Correspondence of Alonzo Hall Quint.” \nDiane Gilbert is the president of the Dartmouth Heritage Preservation Trust (DHPT) and with a board of directors has managed the 1762 Elihu Akin House since 2008. She is a self-taught life-long learner in historic preservation and has directed the preservation efforts of the Akin House on the corner of Dartmouth and Rockland Streets. She has curated art exhibitions at the New Bedford Art Museum\, served on the Dartmouth Select Board and the Dartmouth Historical Commission\, and was a volunteer docent at the NBWM for over ten years. \nJenny O’Neill is the Executive Director of the Westport Historical Society. She has been immersed in the history of Westport for nearly two decades and has been a key player in the restoration of the Handy House\, and most recently\, in the rehabilitation of the historical society’s headquarters\, the Bell School\, which in late 2025 reopened as the freshly reimagined Westport History Center. She is a citizen of the world with roots in Australia and the United Kingdom\, and currently resides in Fairhaven. \nJudith N. Lund is an independent historian and Curator Emerita of the New Bedford Whaling Museum. She has researched extensively and published such volumes as Whaling Masters and Whaling Voyages Sailing from American Ports (2001) and with Beverly Glennon\, Greetings from Dartmouth Massachusetts (2003).
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/local-history-guild-revolution-in-old-dartmouth/
LOCATION:Virtual Program\, North Washington Square 19 1/2\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Bedford Whaling Museum":MAILTO:communication@whalingmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042539
CREATED:20260130T170637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T170637Z
UID:10004399-1773252000-1773257400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Siege of Boston - An Ending and Beginning
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual talk exploring the Siege of Boston – its origins\, impacts\, and conclusion – and how the departure of the British Military from Boston would influence the pivotal year of 1776 and what became the Revolutionary War. \nVirtual: Please register with the Boston Public Library (https://bpl.libcal.com/event/16163728).
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-siege-of-boston-an-ending-and-beginning/
LOCATION:Virtual Program\, North Washington Square 19 1/2\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Siege-of-Boston.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="National Parks of Boston":MAILTO:mark_powell@nps.gov
GEO:42.5236176;-70.890956
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042539
CREATED:20260303T185302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T185302Z
UID:10007175-1773253800-1773259200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Exclusive: 'In Search of Phillis Wheatley Peters' Director Talk & Screening
DESCRIPTION:Explore the story of Phillis Wheatley Peters—her genius\, her defiance\, and the love that stood with her against extraordinary odds. \n‘In Search of Phillis Wheatley Peters’ Director Talk and Screening. An Exclusive Museum of Old Newbury Event (MA250 Programming)\nJoin us for a special screening and conversation with the filmmakers as part of the Museum of Old Newbury’s MA250 series. \nIn September\, the Museum of Old Newbury hosted Askew Pictures\, a dynamic international documentary film team led by Leslie Askew\, producer and director of projects for SBS\, National Geographic\, Al Jazeera\, CBS\, BET\, PBS\, History Channel\, and CNN (including the award-winning CNN Heroes). During that visit\, Askew interviewed Newburyport resident Kabria Baumgartner\, who appears throughout the film. \nAfter the film’s premiere to a packed house at the Museum of African American History in Boston\, we were thrilled when Askew Pictures offered to bring the film to Newburyport for a screening in our museum. We’re proud to feature this program as part of MA250 programming\, as the film highlights Phillis Wheatley’s belief in the Revolutionary cause and the era’s urgent\, unfinished promises of liberty.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/exclusive-in-search-of-phillis-wheatley-peters-director-talk-screening/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Commemoration,Event,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Old Newbury":MAILTO:info@newburyhistory.org
GEO:42.8066378;-70.8703149
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042539
CREATED:20260218T160827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T160827Z
UID:10006277-1773338400-1773343800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Travels with George: In Search of Washington and His Legacy
DESCRIPTION:To mark the 250th anniversaries of the American Revolution and the founding of the United States\, a coalition of local non-profits and government agencies will present Washington in American Memory\, a seven-part speaker series. \nRetrace George Washington’s post-inaugural journeys and explore how he sought to unite a fragile new nation\, featuring: \n-Peter Drummey\, Chief Historian of the Massachusetts Historical Society (Ret.)\n-Nathaniel Philbrick\, author of “Travels with George: In Search of Washington and His Legacy\,” along with many other New York Times bestselling books
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/travels-with-george-in-search-of-washington-and-his-legacy/
LOCATION:Cambridge Public Library\, Broadway 449\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Park Service":MAILTO:mark_powell@nps.gov
GEO:42.3737951;-71.1101296
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042539
CREATED:20260130T171355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T171355Z
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SUMMARY:Dorchester Heights Remembrance Illumination
DESCRIPTION:Come together for an evening of remembrance at Dorchester Heights. This luminaria event invites visitors to pause\, reflect\, and connect with a turning point in the American Revolution. Two thousand luminaria will illuminate the fully restored national landmark to honor the legacy of Evacuation Day\, which marks the end of the Siege of Boston. \nAs you walk through the grounds\, consider the thousands of lives affected by the siege; from the Continental Army soldiers who fortified and held this hill for the cause liberty to the Boston residents who persevered under occupation and uncertainty. \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/dorchester-heights-remembrance-illumination/
LOCATION:Dorchester Heights Monument and Grounds\, 95R G St\, Boston\, 02127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/luminary-event.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="National Parks of Boston":MAILTO:mark_powell@nps.gov
GEO:42.3328715;-71.0457744
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042539
CREATED:20260130T171438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T171438Z
UID:10004401-1773486000-1773496800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Encampment & Open Monument Climb
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time at Dorchester Heights and experience an American Revolution era artillery encampment brought to life. See authentic cannons up close and learn about the British evacuation of Boston in 1776. This hands-on\, family-friendly program offers a vivid look at the technology and teamwork that helped change the course of American history. Visitors will also have the opportunity to climb the newly restored Dorchester Heights Monument for sweeping views of the harbor and city skyline. \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/encampment-open-monument-climb/
LOCATION:Dorchester Heights Monument and Grounds\, 95R G St\, Boston\, 02127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/encampment.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="National Parks of Boston":MAILTO:mark_powell@nps.gov
GEO:42.3328715;-71.0457744
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042539
CREATED:20260218T154116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T154116Z
UID:10006274-1773493200-1773496800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Battle of Saratoga: The Glorious Successes of our Arms in the North
DESCRIPTION:On October 17\, an entire British army surrendered for the first time in remote upstate New York. Discover how the American Northern Army successfully stopped a British invasion from Canada during the Saratoga Campaign of 1777. Garrett Cloer\, Program Manager for Interpretation and Visitor Experience at Saratoga National Historical Park joins us to discuss one of the pivotal moments of the Revolutionary War.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-battle-of-saratoga-the-glorious-successes-of-our-arms-in-the-north/
LOCATION:Springfield Armory National Historic Site\, One Armory Square\, Springfield\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Saratoga-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Springfield Armory National Historic Site":MAILTO:spar_interpretation@nps.gov
GEO:42.1073251;-72.5813903
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Springfield Armory National Historic Site One Armory Square Springfield 01105 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=One Armory Square:geo:-72.5813903,42.1073251
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042539
CREATED:20260224T154337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T154337Z
UID:10006612-1773583200-1773588600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:A Conversation with Submit Clapp Baker\, in commemoration of Evacuation Day
DESCRIPTION:Through the magic of time travel\, the Dorchester Historical Society welcomes Submit Clapp Baker\, who lived from 1749 to 1836\, and is portrayed by DHS board member Karen McNutt. Middie Baker will share her vivid memories of events\, people\, and Dorchester life in the second half of the 18th century. Her recollections include the complicated and secretive activities relating to the fortification of Dorchester Heights\, which convinced the British to abandon their occupation of Boston\, on March 17\, 1776\, departing without a shot being fired. All ages are welcome to this engaging program\, which takes place in the Society’s 1806 William Clapp House in Dorchester..
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/a-conversation-with-submit-clapp-baker-in-commemoration-of-evacuation-day/
LOCATION:Dorchester Historical Society\, Boston Street 195\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Drama,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dorchester Historical Society":MAILTO:info@dorchesterhistoricalsociety.org
GEO:42.3232719;-71.0608483
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042539
CREATED:20260304T170047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T170047Z
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SUMMARY:Ezekiel How: Sudbury Patriot
DESCRIPTION:Ezekiel How is best remembered for his role as leader of the Sudbury Companies of Militia who fought at Battle Road on April 19\, 1775. His other military experience included militia support during the French and Indian War and responsibilities as a Colonel in the Continental Army following the Declaration of Independence. But did you know that How was also a Sudbury native and a successful Innkeeper?  \nReenactor Tony Howes will discuss the life and legacy of this remarkable man – before\, during\, and after the American Revolution.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/ezekiel-how-sudbury-patriot/
LOCATION:Fairbank Community Center\, Fairbank Road 40\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Reenactment,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Ezekiel-How-3.15.26.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sudbury 250 Committee":MAILTO:sudbury250@sudbury.ma.us
GEO:42.3930497;-71.4430914
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fairbank Community Center Fairbank Road 40 Sudbury MA 01776 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Fairbank Road 40:geo:-71.4430914,42.3930497
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042539
CREATED:20260311T171629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T171629Z
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SUMMARY:Knox Trail 250 - Boston
DESCRIPTION:On July 4\, 2026\, our nation will celebrate the semiquincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Leading up to this historic birthday Revolution 250 was created. In keeping with this celebratory campaign\, it is with great enthusiasm that we present the momentous commemoration of this country’s founding\, Knox Trail 250. This sequenced program is designed to represent the Henry Knox Noble Train of Artillery of 1776\, the catalyst for what we now recognize in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as Evacuation Day. \nIn Massachusetts\, starting in Great Barrington\, going through over 33 towns\, a simulation of the journey would be celebrated in designated hubs. \nThis sequenced parade of regional recognition will incorporate the invitation and participation of town managers\, local historians\, celebrating the commemoration and respective connections in the Noble Trail of Artillery. \nBOSTON\nTuesday\, March 17\, 2026\nDorchester Heights
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/knox-trail-250-boston/
LOCATION:Dorchester Heights Monument and Grounds\, 95R G St\, Boston\, 02127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dorchester Heights Monument and Grounds 95R G St Boston 02127 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=95R G St:geo:-71.0457744,42.3328715
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T123000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042539
CREATED:20260129T223944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T223944Z
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SUMMARY:Evacuation Day Special Anniversary Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Hub Town Tours for a special commemoration of the 250th anniversary of Evacuation Day\, marking the end of the British occupation of the city of Boston in 1776! We’ll travel the Freedom Trail in Downtown Boston and the North End and share the gripping story of a small colonial town careening toward war with the British Empire. This historic walking tour highlights Boston’s principal role at the outset of the American Revolution and will complement commemorative activities taking place at Dorchester Heights and around the city.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/evacuation-day-special-anniversary-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Boston Common\, 139 Tremont Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hub Town Tours":MAILTO:help@hubtowntours.com
GEO:42.3554693;-71.0637928
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boston Common 139 Tremont Street Boston MA 02111 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=139 Tremont Street:geo:-71.0637928,42.3554693
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042539
CREATED:20260211T173222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T173222Z
UID:10004427-1773860400-1773865800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Evacuation Day
DESCRIPTION:Historian Daniel A. Gagnon will discuss Evacuation Day\, when after an 11-month siege\, the Continental Army liberated Boston on March 17\, 1776\, ending the British presence in Massachusetts forever. \nDaniel A. Gagnon is the author of A Salem Witch: The Trial Execution\, and Exoneration of Rebecca Nurse\, and has spoken widely on Massachusetts history\, including events related to the 250th of the American Revolution. \nIMAGE: “The evacuation of Boston” \, by William James Aylward. \nWe are proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program.\nSpeaker Series every 3rd Wednesday\, 7pm.\nIncluding a temporary exhibit of related artifacts from the Society’s collections.\nTapley Memorial Hall 13 Page Street\, Danvers MA.\nDanvers Historical Society: 978-777-1666 or E-mail to dhs@danvershistory.org Donations appreciated.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/evacuation-day/
LOCATION:Tapley Memorial Hall\, 13 Page Street\, Danvers\, MA\, 01923\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Exhibit,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Danvers Historical Society":MAILTO:dhs@danvershistory.org
GEO:42.5658882;-70.9371886
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Tapley Memorial Hall 13 Page Street Danvers MA 01923 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=13 Page Street:geo:-70.9371886,42.5658882
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042539
CREATED:20260218T154815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T154815Z
UID:10006275-1773943200-1773948600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:After Evacuation: What Came Next for General Washington and the American Colonies
DESCRIPTION:On March 17\, 1776\, the British military pulled out of Boston\, giving General George Washington his first victory of the Revolutionary War. Already\, however\, he was positioning the Continental Army for the redcoats to return. Meanwhile\, the political atmosphere had changed\, sending the thirteen colonies in a new direction. This year’s annual Evacuation Day talk at Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters NHS explores how much changed during the siege and what lay ahead as the Washingtons left Cambridge. \nJ.L. Bell is the author of The Road to Concord: How Four Stolen Cannon Ignited the Revolutionary War and proprietor of Boston1775.net. \nThis annual event is made possible by the Friends of the Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters\, Inc.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/after-evacuation-what-came-next-for-general-washington-and-the-american-colonies/
LOCATION:Longfellow House-Washington Headquarters\, Brattle Street 105\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Park Service":MAILTO:mark_powell@nps.gov
GEO:42.377391;-71.1264099
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Longfellow House-Washington Headquarters Brattle Street 105 Cambridge Massachusetts 02138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Brattle Street 105:geo:-71.1264099,42.377391
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T153000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042539
CREATED:20260129T230045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T230045Z
UID:10004375-1774188000-1774193400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Reverend and the Old North Bridge Battle
DESCRIPTION:Reenactor Henry Cooke will portray the life and preaching of a significant Concord resident\, the Rev. William Emerson\, during the weeks leading up to the battle at the Old North Bridge and his experiences on the day itself. \nHe will interpret Rev. Emerson’s artillery sermon on Muster Day on March 17\, 1775\, which presages the outbreak of hostilities a month later\, and included this charge: “let every single step we take in this most intricate affair be upon the defensive…. God forbid it be said that we struck the first blow!” Cooke\, who owns Historical Costume Services in Randolph\, will also recount the feelings of ordinary Concord residents who watched the battle. \nDoors open at 2 PM for a social period and refreshments\n2:15 PM – Brief Society announcements followed by the Guest Speaker
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-reverend-and-the-old-north-bridge-battle/
LOCATION:Bedford Old Town Hall\, Great Room (3rd Floor)\, South Road 16\, Bedford\, Massachusetts\, 01730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Reenactment
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GEO:42.4913363;-71.2789051
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bedford Old Town Hall Great Room (3rd Floor) South Road 16 Bedford Massachusetts 01730 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=South Road 16:geo:-71.2789051,42.4913363
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042539
CREATED:20260212T153829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T153829Z
UID:10004440-1774252800-1774281600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Revolutionary Privateers at Sea Symposium: Newburyport and the Wider World
DESCRIPTION:Join experts from around the world for a one-day symposium on Revolutionary War privateers and Newburyport’s Atlantic impact!\nFrom Newburyport wharves\, privateers surged into the Atlantic with a single mission: take the fight to British commerce. Armed with letters of marque\, these privately owned vessels disrupted enemy supply lines\, seized valuable cargo\, and brought home provisions\, weapons\, and even captured vessels that could be refitted into more privateers to help keep the cause alive. \nPrivateering was a town-wide enterprise. Merchants financed voyages. Carpenters\, ropemakers\, and sailmakers outfitted vessels. Mariners signed on for a share of prize money. Women kept households\, farms\, and businesses running\, and stocked stores with goods brought in as prizes. When captures returned to port\, they could make fortunes. When privateers were lost\, it meant tragedy and ruin. \nAs we mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution\, join us for a fast-paced\, people-centered program that connects Newburyport to the wider Atlantic war and the astonishing records privateers left behind\, from logbooks and diaries to prize papers and court documents.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolutionary-privateers-at-sea-symposium-newburyport-and-the-wider-world/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, 1 Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Old Newbury":MAILTO:info@newburyhistory.org
GEO:42.8117843;-70.8701987
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square Newburyport MA 01950 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Market Square:geo:-70.8701987,42.8117843
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T042539
CREATED:20260129T225450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T225450Z
UID:10004361-1774549800-1774557000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Daughters of the American Revolution & celebrate a Local Heroine
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday\, March 26th @ 6:30PM at the Upton Community Center to honor\nDaughters of the American Revolution & celebrate a local heroine. In honor of our Nation’s 250th anniversary\, we will be hosting a special presentation on the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) by Millie Williams\, President of the Deborah Wheelock Chapter. \nA highlight of the evening will be the tribute to Polly Dean Bradish\, an Upton abolitionist recognized for her courageous role in the Underground Railroad. Bradish\, who risked her life to harbor fugitive slaves in Upton\, exemplifies the spirit of bravery and compassion that the DAR seeks to honor. We will remember Polly Dean Bradish not just as a figure of history but as a beacon of hope and humanity. Attendees are sure to be moved by the stories of Bradish’s selflessness and the impact of her actions on those seeking freedom. \nParticipants are expected to leave with a deeper appreciation for the sacrifices of past generations and a renewed commitment to preserving their legacy. The event will remind attendees that the stories of individuals like Polly Dean Bradish continue to inspire and shape the future. Let us never forget the sacrifice of life from the Revolutionary War to present day that gave us our freedom.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/daughters-of-the-american-revolution-celebrate-a-local-heroine/
LOCATION:Upton Community Center\, 9 Milford St\, Upton\, Upton\, 01568\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Upton Historical Scoiety":MAILTO:uptonmahistoricalsociety@gmail.com
GEO:42.1737268;-71.6018131
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Upton Community Center 9 Milford St Upton Upton 01568 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=9 Milford St:geo:-71.6018131,42.1737268
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
DTSTAMP:20260419T042539
CREATED:20260305T145322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T145322Z
UID:10007181-1774656000-1774828799@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Remember the Ladies 250
DESCRIPTION:Join Adams National Historical Park Saturday\, March 28\, and Sunday\, March 29 for a premier 250th anniversary event commemorating the American Revolution experiences of Abigail Adams and the legacy of her famous “Remember the Ladies” letter to John Adams.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/remember-the-ladies-250/
LOCATION:Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center\, Hancock Street 1250\, Quincy\, Massachusetts\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Drama,Event,Reenactment,Speakers,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adams National Historical Park":MAILTO:ADAM_Visitor_Center@nps.gov
GEO:42.25219;-71.0032526
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center Hancock Street 1250 Quincy Massachusetts 02169 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Hancock Street 1250:geo:-71.0032526,42.25219
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