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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T090000
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SUMMARY:Concord250: Weaving an Address
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition: April 14 – June 14\, 2025\nOpening Reception April 14\, 6 p.m. \nThe Umbrella Arts Center in historic Concord Center will commemorate the semiquincentennial of the American Revolution and “the shot heard round the world” with an ambitious outdoor/indoor public and gallery art exhibition\, Weaving an Address\, curated by artist Marla McLeod. \nFor the first time\, Weaving an Address combines The Umbrella’s popular Art Ramble public art installation\, on view April 15 through October 7 at Brister’s Hill in nearby Walden Woods\, with an indoor exhibition (on view April 14 through June 14) in The Umbrella’s Allie Kussin Gallery. The exhibition features site-specific work by eight prominent Black artists combining sculpture\, fiber art\, installation and live performance inspired by little-known experiences of historical Black inhabitants of Concord and its Walden Woods. \nFeatured artists in the exhibition are Sharon Chandler Correnty\, Ifé Franklin\, Stephen Hamilton\, Whitney Harris\, Ekua Holmes\, Perla Mabel\, Marla McLeod\, Kimberly Love Radcliffe\, and Anthony Peyton Young. \nOutdoors\, large-scale work will be installed on Brister’s Hill\, named for Brister Freeman\, an enslaved man who won his freedom by serving in the Revolutionary War and then bought the property and lived there along with other formerly enslaved.Indoors at The Umbrella\, inter-related fiber artworks will weave narratives from fragmented pasts to offer a vision of how history shapes the present and influences the future. \nSupporting community activities include an opening reception on April 14\, monthly curator talks\, a processional with artist Ifé Franklin\, and participation in the town-wide Revolutionary Concordians Trading Card program. \nThis exhibition is presented as part of the Concord250 commemoration\, in partnership with The Walden Woods Project and The Robbins House\, in association with Gather 2025\, a month-long exploration and celebration of fiber and textile art in Greater Boston\, and with permission of Concord Natural Resources Division. \nSee https://TheUmbrellaArts.org/Weaving for more information about special engagements\, wayfinding\, artist bios\, and background to the exhibition.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-weaving-an-address/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, Stow Street 40\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Commemoration,Event,Exhibit,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:info@theumbrellaarts.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250419
DTSTAMP:20260525T035143
CREATED:20250407T151610Z
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SUMMARY:Historical Talks Illuminate the Midnight Ride  on the 250th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Join Paul Revere House staff people as they review the story of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride on the 250th anniversary of his now famous adventure. Learn new angles to the story that you may have never learned in school and discover how the humble silversmith became famous long after his death at the venerable age of 83\, thanks to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow! Talks will repeat throughout the day and are included in the price of admission.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/historical-talks-illuminate-the-midnight-ride-on-the-250th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Paul Revere House\, 19 North Square\, Boston\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Exhibit,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Revere House":MAILTO:emily@paulreverehouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T230000
DTSTAMP:20260525T035143
CREATED:20250402T173402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T180927Z
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SUMMARY:Paul Revere’s Ride Reenactment
DESCRIPTION:Lexington was preparing for battle long before British soldiers arrived on April 19th\, 1775. The day before\, Paul Revere and William Dawes\, fellow Sons of Liberty\, rode hard from Boston\, arriving in town just before midnight. Their destination: the home of Reverend Jonas Clarke\, cousin to patriot leader John Hancock. Their mission: To warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams of the impending British raid. Their arrival would start the chain of events leading to armed rebellion on Lexington Green at dawn the next day.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/paul-reveres-ride-reenactment/
LOCATION:Hancock-Clarke House\, 36 Hancock Street\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:lex250@jgrp.net
GEO:42.4536374;-71.2285386
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hancock-Clarke House 36 Hancock Street Lexington 02420 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=36 Hancock Street:geo:-71.2285386,42.4536374
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T180000
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CREATED:20250106T172017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T172017Z
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SUMMARY:Midnight Ride Special Anniversary Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Hub Town Tours for a special commemoration of the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere that began on April 18\, 1775. We will travel the iconic Freedom Trail through Downtown Boston and explore the gripping story of a small colonial town careening toward war with the British Empire. This historic walking tour highlights Boston’s principal role in the outbreak of the American Revolution and will conclude in time for guests to enjoy commemorative activities at historic sites including the Paul Revere House and Old North Church.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/midnight-ride-special-anniversary-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hub Town Tours":MAILTO:help@hubtowntours.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T180000
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CREATED:20250410T171501Z
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SUMMARY:Robbins Ride\, Acton Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Samuel Prescott\, it is thought\, arrived in Acton\, after alarming and leaving Concord\, where he awoke Captain Joseph Robbins\, one of Acton’s militia leaders\, at about 3 in the morning of the 19th. Upon hearing the news\, Captain Robbins had his 13-year-old son saddle up their horse\, whereupon the young boy took off with (or probably without) Prescott across town to alarm Captain Isaac Davis of the Acton Minutemen\, and Francis Faulkner and Deacon Hunt\, of Acton’s other militia unit. \nWe commemorate this heroic deed today as Robbins’ Ride\, and for the purposes of safety and practicality\, we combine the riders into one or two adult rider(s)\, but the rider still makes the rounds to all 4 stops that were alarmed on that fateful early morning in April of 1775\, calling out “The Regulars are out of Boston – gather your units and head to Concord!” \nWe begin at 5PM FRIDAY APRIL 18: \nRobbin’s House site\, Concord Rd\nIsaac Davis House Hayward Rd\,\nFaulkner House\, High Street\,\nLiberty Tree Farm\, Liberty Street. \nOnlookers and public visitors are asked to detour around horse and rider with police escort and use an alternate route to the three locations after the start of the event and allow Minutemen priority in their vehicles first\, from each location.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/robbins-ride-acton-massachusetts/
LOCATION:Acton\, Ma\, Concord Road\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Acton Minutemen":MAILTO:actonminutemen@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T193000
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UID:10001326-1744997400-1745004600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Paul Revere Bids Farewell
DESCRIPTION:Encounter Paul and Rachel Revere in their home as he prepares to depart on his Midnight Ride. Tour the museum’s Visitor Center\, where museum staff will share the full story of Revere’s adventures on April 18\, 1775. \nThis Open House is FREE but admissions will be limited by the space constraints of the historic home. \nAs the evening progresses\, folks are encouraged to gather in North Square to witness Revere’s departure from his home around 8:00 PM\, and then follow in his footsteps as he makes his way stealthily to the waterfront. \nAs the evening progresses\, gather in North Square to witness Revere’s departure from his home\, and follow in his footsteps as he makes his way stealthily to the waterfront.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/paul-revere-bids-farewell/
LOCATION:Paul Revere House\, 19 North Square\, Boston\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Drama,Exhibit,Reenactment,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Revere House":MAILTO:emily@paulreverehouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T220000
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SUMMARY:Paul Revere's Ride to Revolution
DESCRIPTION:On the evening of April 18\, 2025\, Boston will commemorate the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s legendary Midnight Ride\, a pivotal moment in American history. Through immersive activities\, participants can engage directly with historic and cultural sites in the North End and Charlestown to be a part of Boston’s revolutionary legacy. Follow Paul Revere’s departure from Boston as he walks\, rows\, and begins the ride that spurred the American Revolution. The commemoration features performance arts\, storytelling\, and crafts\, bringing history to life against the backdrop of Boston’s iconic landscape. \nThe evening begins with an open house at the Paul Revere House in the North End\, before Paul Revere traces his storied route from across the harbor\, and through the streets of Charlestown. Spectators can follow on foot from the Paul Revere House to the US Coast Guard Station Boston in a lantern-lit “parade\,” and from the USS Constitution Museum to Charlestown City Square. They can also line the Harborwalk in Langone Park in the North End\, and in Charlestown to watch the row across the water\, and on Main Street to witness Paul Revere’s race to alert the American Minutemen horseback. \nFor a full schedule of events and times of activity beginning from 5:30 pm please visit Website for the Paul Revere House and the Charlestown Preservation Society.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/paul-reveres-ride-to-revolution/
LOCATION:Old North Church\, Salem Street 193\, Boston\, MA\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Park Service":MAILTO:mark_powell@nps.gov
GEO:42.366387;-71.0545858
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old North Church Salem Street 193 Boston MA 02113 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Salem Street 193:geo:-71.0545858,42.366387
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T183000
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UID:10001123-1745001000-1745004600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Burying Ground Tour 1: Old Hill and Newburyport's Road to Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Join Ghlee Woodworth and Bethany Groff Dorau for a fascinating journey through history as we explore the Old Hill Burying Ground. Discover the stories of the men and women who played a vital role in the Revolutionary War. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect with the past and uncover the secrets buried in this historic site. \nImportant: Please wear comfortable shoes and bring water. The tour involves walking on uneven terrain. \nFunded\, in part\, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/burying-ground-tour-1-old-hill-and-newburyports-road-to-revolution/
LOCATION:Old Hill Burying Ground\, Greenleaf Street 25\, Newburyport\, Massachusetts\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Old Newbury":MAILTO:info@newburyhistory.org
GEO:42.8068687;-70.8750636
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Hill Burying Ground Greenleaf Street 25 Newburyport Massachusetts 01950 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Greenleaf Street 25:geo:-70.8750636,42.8068687
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T035143
CREATED:20250310T161855Z
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UID:10001085-1745001000-1745006400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Revolution’s Edge: Costumed Reading of the Hit Play
DESCRIPTION:To kick off Boston’s Patriots’ Day weekend celebrations in partnership with the City of Boston\, Old North Illuminated will stage a free reading of the hit play Revolution’s Edge behind Old North Church on Paul Revere Mall. Mayor Michelle Wu and other local officials will attend the play and give remarks to commemorate this historic anniversary. Written by Patrick Gabridge and produced by Plays in Place\, Revolution’s Edge is a gripping 45-minute historical drama that ran at Old North Church in the summers of 2023 and 2024. Guests will be greeted with live music before brief speaking remarks welcome the crowd and introduce the 45-minute costumed read of the play. Old North’s lanterns will light up soon after the play’s conclusion\, at the beginning of the reenactment of Revere’s row across the Charles River.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolutions-edge-costumed-reading-of-the-hit-play/
LOCATION:Paul Revere Mall\, Unity Street 21\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Drama,Event,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T210000
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CREATED:20250310T162105Z
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SUMMARY:250th Anniversary Lantern Service Featuring Heather Cox Richardson
DESCRIPTION:The Old North Church is offering a traditional Lantern Service on Friday\, April 18\, 2025 at 7:00pm in honor of the 250th anniversary of the “two if by sea” signal from the church’s steeple on the eve of the American Revolution. Dr. Heather Cox Richardson\, acclaimed author and professor of history at Boston College\, will deliver the keynote address. Organized by Old North’s clergy and congregation and modeled on the service offered for the 200th anniversary in 1975 with Pres. Gerald Ford\, this 250th Anniversary Lantern Service recalls the lights of freedom and encourages reflection on the meaning of faith\, freedom\, and American democracy today. It will include inspirational music; Paul Revere’s own recollection of his historic ride and Old North’s signal lights; Heather Cox Richardson’s address; and prayers for our nation as we begin our Semiquincentennial. The service will culminate with the lighting of the church’s historic lanterns.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/250th-anniversary-lantern-service-featuring-heather-cox-richardson/
LOCATION:Old North Church\, Salem Street 193\, Boston\, MA\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old North Church":MAILTO:congregation@oldnorth.com
GEO:42.366387;-71.0545858
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T220000
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UID:10001254-1745006400-1745013600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Good Friday Procession to the Battle Green
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to the Battle Green on Friday evening\, April 18th to honor those who perished in the Battle of Lexington 250 years ago. This brief commemoration will be part of the annual Good Friday Procession which will commence from St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church\, 17 Meriam Street at approximately 8:15 pm. The eight colonists who gave their lives for our country on Lexington’s Battle Green on April 19\, 1775\, will be remembered when the Lamentations procession reaches the Battle Green. For more information visit www.stnicholaslex.org or follow St. Nicholas GOC of Lexington MA on Facebook.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/good-friday-procession-to-the-battle-green-2/
LOCATION:St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church to Lexington Battle Green\, Meriam Street 17\, Lexington\, Massachusetts\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Memorial
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church":MAILTO:charlie.marge@verizon.net
GEO:42.4497552;-71.2274704
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