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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T110000
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SUMMARY:Independence on Martha's Vineyard: Then\, Now & Forever
DESCRIPTION:Independence on Martha’s Vineyard: Then\, Now & Forever is an immersive exhibition that explores how independence has shaped the Island over 250 years. Through historic objects and storytelling\, this exhibit reveals the distinct culture of self-determination and the lasting influence of Revolutionary ideals on Vineyard life. Exhibit open Tuesdays-Saturdays\, July 4-September 5: 11:00am-2:00pm.\nThe Vincent House\, the Vineyard’s oldest home\, is the stage for this exhibit\, which is presented as part of the Commonwealth’s MA250 commemorations\, made possible by the Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation and the MV Mass Cultural Council.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/independence-on-marthas-vineyard-then-now-forever/
LOCATION:Vincent House\, Main Street 99\, Edgartown\, Massachusetts\, 02539\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T133000
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SUMMARY:Newburyport 250 Declaration of Independence Day: The Die Is Cast
DESCRIPTION:Commemoration of the 250th anniversary of Newburyport’s first reading of the Declaration of Independence\, with readings\, music\, reenactors and more. \nThe Museum of Old Newbury\, in Newburyport\, MA\, in partnership with the Custom House Maritime Museum\, Lowell’s Boat Shop\, the First Religious Society\, Theater in the Open\, the City of Newburyport\, the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and many more community partners\, will present Newburyport 250 Declaration of Independence Day: The Die Is Cast on Sunday\, July 19\, 2026\, in Market Square\, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in Newburyport. \nSponsored in part by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) as part of the statewide MA250 campaign. \nAt a glance: \nWhat: A public commemoration of the 250th anniversary of Newburyport’s first reading of the Declaration of Independence\, with readings\, music\, reenactors\, family-friendly activities\, a waterfront salute by two schooners\, and more. \nWhen: Sunday\, July 19\, 2026; 1:45 p.m. procession\, 2:00 p.m. program \nWhere: Brown Square to Market Square\, with a stop at FRS UU Church\, followed by a waterfront observance and family friendly activities. \nIncludes: Community readings\, Revolutionary soldiers\, sailors\, and colonial-era townspeople\, ceremonial music and salutes\, the arrival of two schooners honored by privateers on board\, public access to the schooners until 5:30 p.m.\, and activities for families. \nOn July 19\, 1776\, the people of Newburyport assembled at the Meetinghouse then standing in Market Square to hear the Declaration of Independence read aloud for the first time. In the aftermath of that extraordinary moment\, patriot and future Senator Tristram Dalton wrote to Elbridge Gerry\, “The die is cast. All is at stake. The way is made plain.” \nThat plain way was not peace\, comfort\, or certainty. It was sacrifice. War had already touched Newburyport for more than a year\, but the Declaration transformed resistance into resolve. It proclaimed before the world that Americans were entitled to “Life\, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness\,” and most Newburyporters were prepared to defend those rights at any cost. \nTwo hundred and fifty years later\, Newburyport will gather again to remember that turning point in the life of the town and the nation. The day will begin at 1:45 p.m. with a procession from Brown Square to Market Square\, including a stop at FRS UU Church\, before the public commemoration begins at 2:00 p.m. in the heart of downtown. This anniversary observance invites the public to stand where earlier generations stood and to hear once more the words that changed the course of our history. \nThe program will bring together neighbors and friends\, past and present\, along with Revolutionary soldiers\, sailors\, colonial-era townsfolk\, and special guests\, for a public reading of the Declaration of Independence. With music\, salutes\, and ceremonial observances\, the event will honor those who\, in 1776\, pledged to each other their “Lives\, Fortunes\, and sacred Honor” in the defense of liberty. \nFollowing the Market Square program\, participants will proceed to the waterfront to greet the arrival of the Schooner Ardelle and the Schooner Isabella. There\, the commemoration will continue with salutes by privateers on board\, recalling the maritime world in which Newburyport lived\, fought\, and sacrificed during the Revolution. The schooners will remain in port and available to the public until 5:30 p.m. \nAs the nation marks the 250th anniversary of American independence\, Newburyport 250 Declaration of Independence Day: The Die Is Cast offers a chance not only to remember the past\, but to renew a shared civic promise. It is a day to reflect on the cost of freedom\, the courage of those who declared it\, and the enduring obligation to defend the rights and principles for which they risked everything. \nEvent is free\, donations appreciated!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/newburyport-250-declaration-of-independence-day-the-die-is-cast/
LOCATION:Brown Square Newburyport\, MA 01950\, Brown Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment,Speakers
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SUMMARY:Newburyport 250 Declaration of Independence Day: The Die Is Cast
DESCRIPTION:Commemoration of the 250th anniversary of NBPT’s first reading of the Declaration of Independence\, with readings\, music\, reenactors and more \nNewburyport 250 Declaration of Independence Day: The Die Is Cast \nSunday\, July 19\, 2026 \nFree and open to the public. Donations are appreciated. \nAt 2 p.m. on Sunday\, July 19\, 2026\, the people of Newburyport will gather in Market Square to hear the Declaration of Independence read aloud\, 250 years to the day after it was first publicly read there. This public reading is the central moment of Newburyport 250 Declaration of Independence Day: The Die Is Cast\, a full day of Revolutionary history\, community participation\, demonstrations\, music\, family activities\, and historic sailing vessels stretching from Brown Square to the waterfront. \nThe Museum of Old Newbury\, in partnership with the Custom House Maritime Museum\, Lowell’s Boat Shop\, the First Religious Society\, Theater in the Open\, the City of Newburyport\, the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce\, and many more community partners\, will present Newburyport 250 Declaration of Independence Day: The Die Is Cast on Sunday\, July 19\, 2026\, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in Newburyport. \nThroughout the day\, Revolutionary townsfolk\, soldiers\, sailors\, demonstrations\, and three historic sailing vessels will bring the past to life\, along with family activities from Brown Square to the waterfront from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Period activities will include artillery and musket demonstrations\, arts\, crafts\, printing\, cooking\, and tattooing experiences. These activities are designed to build toward the 2 p.m. reading in Market Square and then carry the commemoration forward to the waterfront. \nSponsored in part by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) as part of the statewide MA250 campaign.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/newburyport-250-declaration-of-independence-day-the-die-is-cast-2/
LOCATION:Market Square\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, Massachusetts\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Parades,Reenactment,Speakers
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