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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
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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:20260613T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T183000
DTSTAMP:20260724T161139
CREATED:20260507T213155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T175122Z
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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/
LOCATION:Charlemont Federated Church\, Main Street 175\, Charlemont\, MA\, 01339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTSTAMP:20260724T161139
CREATED:20260714T143131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T143131Z
UID:10015211-1783123200-1790639999@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Witness to the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:In Hatfield’s oldest cemetery\, the Hill Burying Ground\,  are 217 graves of people who were living in Hatfield during the Revolutionary War. Each one has been flagged with their name and age\, including the handful of babies born in 1776 or before the war ended in 1783. This is an on-going installation\, and will be open during daylight hours through October 3rd.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/witness-to-the-revolution/
LOCATION:Hill Cemetery\, Prospect Street 3\, Hatfield\, MA\, 01038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Memorial,Outdoors,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hatfield Historical Soiety":MAILTO:hatfieldhistoricalsociety@gmail.com
GEO:42.3677342;-72.6061364
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T140000
DTSTAMP:20260724T161139
CREATED:20260506T143629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T150022Z
UID:10010366-1783152000-1783173600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Aspirations of Ordinary People - Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective
DESCRIPTION:The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations.  Their records and artifacts\, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society\, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won\, hardships endured\, hometown and battleground heroes\, and the start of a long fight for liberty\, equality and justice. Their ideals and aspirations are the standards by which we measure our progress today.   \nCome discover the amazing stories brought to life at the North Andover Historical Society (NAHS) through REV250\, a series of programs and exhibits dedicated to the American Revolution.  \nThe exhibit will be open every week\, Tuesday through Saturday\, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Please check the website for more information.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-aspirations-of-ordinary-people-stories-of-the-american-revolution-from-a-local-perspective/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave.\, North Andover\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T220000
DTSTAMP:20260724T161139
CREATED:20260608T211939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T211939Z
UID:10013594-1783155600-1783202400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Freedom Rocks! Williamstown Fourth of July Celebration
DESCRIPTION:This year Williamstown celebrates on Friday AND Saturday (July 3 and 4). The fun kicks off Friday at Williamstown Historical Museum with family activities\, food\, exhibits\, and performances featuring Barrington Stage Company\, Green Mountain Boys family-friendly demos\, Berkshire Fife & Drum Corp\, Flatbed Jazz Band\, special tours\, and more. Continue across the road at Waubeeka Golf links for a Freedom Rocks! music concert with headliner Albert Cummings and special guest James Montgomery\, plus Karl Mullen & The Dublin Castle Express\, Wanda Houston\, and Latin GRAMMY–winning children’s artists and authors MISTER G and MISSUS G. \nSaturday’s events take place in downtown Williamstown and include morning yoga\, family activities\, the annual Hometown Parade and Free Community Hotdog Cookout\, Brass-O-Mania\, swimming\, the Founding Documents\, film\, and more. Celebrations conclude with glorious fireworks viewed from the Taconic golf course.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/freedom-rocks-williamstown-fourth-of-july-celebration/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Williamstown\, MA\, Williamstown\, Massachusetts\, 01267\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Parades,Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T090000
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CREATED:20260616T211423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T211423Z
UID:10014092-1783155600-1783206000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:250 Years of Freedom & Beyond–4th of July Parade\, Concert & Fireworks (Plymouth)
DESCRIPTION:Plymouth’s Annual 4th of July parade’s theme for 2026 is 250 Years & Beyond to celebrate our country’s birth. The day begins with the parade starting from Mayflower Business Park in North Plymouth to Plymouth Rock\, with an Patriotic evening concert with the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra and finishing with fireworks over Plymouth harbor at dusk. \n9am: Parade begins from Mayflower Business Park – 428 Court Street\, continuing along Court St and Main St to Water Street.\n7:30pm: Plymouth Philharmonic Concert at DCR Pilgrim Memorial State Park – Plan to arrive at least 1 hour before the concert begins in order to find a parking spot and walk to the state park.\n9:15: Fireworks begin at Dusk. There are several viewing spots available throughout town in addition to DCR Pilgrim Memorial State Park\, including Burial Hill and Nelson Park.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/250-years-of-freedom-fireworks-plymouth/
LOCATION:Plymouth MA Downtown Waterfront Area\, Court Street\, Plymouth\, MA\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Parades
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ORGANIZER;CN="July 4 Plymouth%2C Inc.":MAILTO:july4plymouth1620@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T090500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T091500
DTSTAMP:20260724T161139
CREATED:20260629T155435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T155435Z
UID:10014507-1783155900-1783156500@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Reading of the Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:Did you know the Declaration of Independence was read aloud in Boston for the first time by a Boston Tea Party Participant?\nJoin interpreters of the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum for a daily reading of the sacred founding document.\nWednesday\, July\, 1st through Sunday\, July\, 5th at 9:05am.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/reading-of-the-declaration-of-independence-2/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum\, Congress Street 306\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Drama,Event,July 4th,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Tea Party Ships &amp%3B Museum":MAILTO:jgeorge@bostonteapartyships.com
GEO:42.3516509;-71.050212
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Congress Street 306 Boston Massachusetts 02210 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Congress Street 306:geo:-71.050212,42.3516509
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T180000
DTSTAMP:20260724T161139
CREATED:20260623T140657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T140657Z
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SUMMARY:July 4th Celebration at Old North Church
DESCRIPTION:If you will be in the Boston area for July 4\, we hope you’ll join us for our annual Independence Day celebration! Throughout the day\, there will be dramatic readings of the Declaration of Independence in the sanctuary\, complete with booing and hissing at the mention of the king. \nIn our courtyard\, the delightful musical duo Tripp and Toddy will entertain visitors with period music and stage a “duel to the death.” We will also offer guided tours of Old North’s crypt\, where 1\,100 people were laid to rest\, and bell ringing chamber\, where Paul Revere rang bells as a teenager.  \nSchedule of Events \nReadings of the Declaration of Independence: 11:00am\, 1:30pm\, 3:00pm \nMusic and Fun with Tripp and Toddy: 12:00pm\, 2:30pm\, 4:30pm \nCrypt Tours: 10:30am\, 11:00am\, 11:30am\, 12:00pm\, 1:00pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:00pm\, 2:30pm\, 3:00pm\, 3:30pm\, 4:00pm\, 4:30pm\, 5:00pm\, 5:30pm \nBell Chamber Tours: 10:30am\, 11:30am\, 1:30pm\, 2:30pm\, 3:30pm\, 4:30pm\, 5:30pm \nInstead of our regular ticket options\, we are offering a July 4th Pass that includes a self-guided tour of our beautiful sanctuary\, our award-winning history exhibit\, our fun family scavenger hunt\, dramatic readings of the Declaration of Independence\, and performances by Tripp and Toddy. The July 4th Pass is available online now. \nAdd-on tours of the crypt and bell chamber will be available for purchase on site on Independence Day.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/july-4th-celebration-at-old-north-church/
LOCATION:Old North Church\, Salem Street 193\, Boston\, MA\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,July 4th,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T230000
DTSTAMP:20260724T161139
CREATED:20260701T152349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T152349Z
UID:10014524-1783159200-1783206000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:LIVE: July 4th Reading of the Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to join the Freemasons of West Boylston\, MA as we commemorate the  250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4\, 2026\, America’s 250th birthday and  the beginning of our nation’s Semiquincentennial celebrations.  \nBring your family to this outdoor event before your other celebrations (Rain or Shine) to hear a live reading of the  Declaration of Independence on the steps of Boylston Lodge\, portrayed by patriotic gentlemen\,  recalling the spirit of 1776. See an authentic United States flag that once flew over George  Washington’s Mount Vernon estate and learn about its place in our early national story.   \nBe part of history as we gather for group photos (and take your own) that will be sealed in Boylston  Lodge’s 150th Anniversary Time Capsule\, to be opened during our Lodge’s 200th Anniversary  ceremony in July 2076—America’s 300th birthday.   \nCome celebrate faith\, family\, fraternity\, and freedom with West Boylston Freemasons as we honor the  timeless words that launched a nation. A wonderful free family educational experience!   \nWe will start promptly at 10 AM you should schedule 30-40 minutes for the entire event.  Free parking on-site in our lot or nearby street. \nLocation:  Outdoors: Masonic Lodge 12 Church Street\, West Boylston\, MA 01505
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/live-july-4th-reading-of-the-declaration-of-independence/
LOCATION:12 Church Street\, West Boylston\, MA 01505\, Church Street 12\, West Boylston\, MA\, 01583\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,July 4th
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T150000
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CREATED:20260505T143657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T143657Z
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SUMMARY:United States Semiquincentennial Observance & Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime event as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. \n• Community picnic – BYOB (Bring Your Own Basket)\n• Reading of the Declaration of Independence\n• Archeological dig at the Thomas Smith House\n• Dedication of time capsule\n• Bell ringing at 2 pm – BYOB (Bring Your Own Bell)\n• Encampment\, musket drills\, and living history  demonstrations of eighteenth century home and work life by 25th Continental Regiment and Green Valley Homestead   \nThe c. 1757 Thomas Smith House and 1920 Delmore Hawthorne Garage will also be open for tours.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/united-states-semiquincentennial-observance-celebration/
LOCATION:Thomas Smith House\, North West Street 251\, Agawam\, Massachusetts\, 01030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,July 4th,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Agawam Historical Association":MAILTO:1855@agawamhistory.org
GEO:42.0744086;-72.6946647
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T133000
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CREATED:20260622T151458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T151458Z
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SUMMARY:Independence 250: Readings of the Declaration of Independence (Adams Farm at Penn's Hill)
DESCRIPTION:Lend your voice to these live public readings of the Declaration of Independence 250 years after it was adopted. The 11 a.m. reading will be under the tent on the Peace field grounds. The 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. readings will be held at the Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill\, the Adamses’ home during the American Revolution. \nGet the details on this special program for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence at https://www.nps.gov/adam/planyourvisit/250-anniversary.htm.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/independence-250-readings-of-the-declaration-of-independence-adams-farm-at-penns-hill/2026-07-04/1/
LOCATION:Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill\, 141 Franklin St\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adams National Historical Park":MAILTO:ADAM_Visitor_Center@nps.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T151458Z
UID:10014458-1783177200-1783179000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Independence 250: Readings of the Declaration of Independence (Adams Farm at Penn's Hill)
DESCRIPTION:Lend your voice to these live public readings of the Declaration of Independence 250 years after it was adopted. The 11 a.m. reading will be under the tent on the Peace field grounds. The 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. readings will be held at the Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill\, the Adamses’ home during the American Revolution. \nGet the details on this special program for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence at https://www.nps.gov/adam/planyourvisit/250-anniversary.htm.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/independence-250-readings-of-the-declaration-of-independence-adams-farm-at-penns-hill/2026-07-04/2/
LOCATION:Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill\, 141 Franklin St\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Reenactment
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