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SUMMARY:Governor Bellingham Cary House Museum Open House and Historical Talk
DESCRIPTION:Chelsea artist Max Pro explores personal and cultural ties between Chelsea and the Caribbean in a compelling presentation on the history of Cuba. The Cary family\, whose historic home serves as the backdrop for this event\, lived in Chelsea while also overseeing plantations in Grenada and other Caribbean islands. Their story is intertwined with the contradictions of colonial trade and enslavement within the aspirations for freedom and prosperity that shaped the American dream. This talk highlights contemporary immigrant experiences between these two regions. \nAbout Max Pro\nMax Corona\, also known as Max Pro\, was born and raised in Chelsea\, where his family has deep roots\, with his grandparents having migrated from Cuba. Max’s artistic journey began at the age of four when he first watched his mother draw a flower. From there\, his art continued to grow\, and his creative journey expanded. An avid member of Chelsea’s community\, Max has contributed several public art pieces around the city. After spending 15 years in the healthcare industry\, he discovered peace\, solitude\, and therapy through his art. \nMax’s artwork incorporates a wide range of materials\, including recycled items\, and is inspired by colors that evoke memories of nature\, aiming to spark meaningful conversations. His love for comic books and time travel has greatly influenced his creativity. \nAbout the House\nThis building and the acreage surrounding the Governor Bellingham Cary House have been witness to over 350 years of American history. From the beginning of European settlement in the early 17th century\, when it was a bountiful place full of natural resources to the 21st century\, bustling city that now exists\, it has evolved and survived. \nThe Cary family and their extended household lived here from the 1760s until the beginning of the 20th century. Their home\, known lovingly as “the Retreat”\, was a bucolic oasis remembered fondly by both family and friends alike. At the start of America’s War of Independence\, and most notably during the Siege of Boston from April 19\, 1775\, to March 17\, 1776\, the property was used by the newly formed Continental Army as they assisted refugees escaping Boston via the Winnisimmet Ferry\, engaged in surveillance of British ships\, and defended Chelsea during a pivotal moment in the Revolution.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/governor-bellingham-cary-house-museum-open-house-and-historical-talk/
LOCATION:Governor Bellingham-Cary House Museum\, 34 Parker St\, Chelsea\, MA\, 02150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260524T032525
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SUMMARY:Remembrance of April 19\, 1775 - A Celebration of the Acton Minutemen
DESCRIPTION:Event starts at 6 PM until 8:30 PM at the Discovery Museum\, Acton.\nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank and the Discovery Museum. A 21+ event celebrating Acton’s Minute Men. Featuring light apps and Acton 250 Committee’s Isaac Davis Brown Ale in collaboration with Dirigible Brewing Company\, Littleton\, MA. \n6:45 Presentation 1\, on Upper Floor: The Acton Minute Men Story\, The Davis Minute Company on April 19\, 1775 \n7:45 Presentation 1\, on Upper Floor: Minute Men Muskets and Clothing\, Boy Scout Line of March History
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/remembrance-of-april-19-1775-a-celebration-of-the-acton-minutemen/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Main Street 177\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Acton 250 Committee":MAILTO:acton250@acton-ma.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260524T032525
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SUMMARY:Remembrance of April 19th 1775: A Celebration of the Acton Minute Men
DESCRIPTION:Join the Acton 250 Committee for this 21+ after-hours event celebrating the Acton Minutemen! We will be featuring the Acton 250 Isaac Davis Brown Ale from Dirigible Brewing\, food and more! FREE ADMISSION! Acton 250 Merchandise will also be available for purchase. Sponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank with support from the Discovery Museum. \nFor more Acton 250 information visit https://www.actonma.gov/250.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/remembrance-of-april-19th-1775-a-celebration-of-the-acton-minute-men/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Main Street 177\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Acton 250 Committee":MAILTO:acton250@acton-ma.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T123000
DTSTAMP:20260524T032525
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SUMMARY:Lanterns & Luminaries with Ken Burns
DESCRIPTION:In honor of the 250th anniversary of the “two if by sea” lantern signal\, Lanterns & Luminaries 2025 will be a unique event filled with commemoration\, inspiration\, and celebration. Filmmaker Ken Burns will accept the Third Lantern Award\, which is presented annually to an individual who embodies the values symbolized in Old North Church’s iconic signal lanterns: leadership\, courage\, hope\, tenacity\, and active citizenship. \nWith Ken’s much-anticipated film\, “The American Revolution\,” scheduled to air on PBS in the fall of 2025\, we cannot think of a better person to honor with the Third Lantern Award in this anniversary year. Ken’s documentaries and approach to filmmaking have been an inspiration as we bring the past to life for hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. His films demonstrate time and again that recounting history is not simply a retelling of events and facts — it is finding the human story\, the universal experiences that allow us to put ourselves in the shoes of those who lived decades or centuries ago. His masterful storytelling and willingness to face America’s complexity and contradictions head-on have been the platonic ideal we strive for in our interpretation of Old North’s three centuries of history. \nFor questions about our sponsorship opportunities\, which range from $2\,500 to $50\,000\, contact Nikki Stewart at nstewart@oldnorth.com. \n 
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/lanterns-luminaries-with-ken-burns/
LOCATION:Old North Church\, Salem Street 193\, Boston\, MA\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T213000
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SUMMARY:Le Chapître de la Naissance de la Révolution Exclusive Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Embark on an exclusive culinary revolution! The Inn at Hastings Park\, Boston area’s only Relais & Châteaux property located in historic Lexington\, MA\, and Executive Chef Alissa Tsukakoshi\, in partnership with the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs of Boston a modern eight-course paired menu inspired by Colonial flavors\, honoring the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution \nChaîne des Rôtisseurs is an International Association of Gastronomy with nearly 21\,000 members from around the world that brings together foodie enthusiasts who share the same values of quality\, fine dining\, the encouragement of the culinary arts\, and the pleasures of the table. The esteemed group\, which rarely opens its dinners to the public\, is providing this exclusive opportunity at The Inn at Hastings Park for one night only. \nThe Inn proudly boasts two Chaîne des Rôtisseurs professional members: Proprietor Maître Hôtelier Trisha Pérez Kennealy and Director of Sales & Marketing Maître de Table Hôtelier Shiobanne Karampekios. \nThe evening commences with a spirited cocktail reception\, serenaded by fife and drum\, before unveiling a clandestine (shhh…) 8-course paired menu. In true Chaîne des Rôtisseurs tradition\, the gastronomic journey remains a secret until seating. However\, guests can anticipate a masterclass in modern New England cuisine\, as Executive Chef Alissa Tsukakoshi and her team present a menu brimming with artistry and a few revolutionary twists. \nBegins at 6:00 pm. $250.00 per person for Boston Bailliage members (includes taxes/fees) / $275.00 per person non-members (includes taxes/fees). All guests attending must be 21 years of age or older.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/le-chapitre-de-la-naissance-de-la-revolution-exclusive-dinner/
LOCATION:The Inn at Hastings Park\, The Inn at Hastings Park | Town Meeting Bistro\, Lexington\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Culinary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T170000
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SUMMARY:50th Anniversary Celebration and Rededication
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Our National Heritage opened on April 20\, 1975. The museum\, now known as the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, was a Bicentennial gift to the nation from the Scottish Rite Freemasons of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. Join us on Sunday\, April 13\, 2025\, to kick off the museum’s 50th anniversary celebration! \nThis special event will feature a rededication of the museum as well as the opportunity to see the museum’s two new gallery exhibitions: “Looking Back\, Moving Forward: 50 Years of Collecting” and “Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington.” This event launches a year of celebratory anniversary programming\, including gallery talks\, engaging lectures\, and new exhibitions. Come celebrate with us as we begin our next half century! \nAdmission is free. Please register yourself and any guests in advance. Questions? Contact us at 781-861-6559 or info@srmml.org.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/50th-anniversary-celebration-and-rededication/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Exhibit,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Rite Masonic Museum &amp%3B Library":MAILTO:info@srmml.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T170000
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SUMMARY:Opening of "Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington"
DESCRIPTION:This special event will open the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library’s newest gallery exhibition\, “Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington.” This exhibition explores how ordinary Lexingtonians protested for their rights and helped fuel the movement for American independence\, as well as how the choices made at Lexington in 1775 became an important part of our national story. \nThis event also launches a year of new programming\, including gallery talks and engaging lectures about Revolutionary War topics. More information about the program for the day in the event link.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/opening-of-protest-promise-the-american-revolution-in-lexington/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Celebration,Commemoration,Exhibit,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T160000
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SUMMARY:Barrett Farm Open House & Programs (Minute Man NHP)
DESCRIPTION:On April 19th\, 1775 a contingent of about 120\, British Soldiers marched over the North Bridge to Barrett’s farm in search of military arms and supplies. During this open house program explore the interior of this 319 year old home\, talk with park staff about military preparations in 1775\, and learn the story of Rebeckah Barrett who went toe to toe with the British Soldiers searching her home. \nSchedule of Events: \n11:00 am- Military Supplies lecture (1 hour)\nFrom cannons to salted fish\, Concord became a major hub of military supply in 1775. Over the course of a few months the Barrett farm became a focal point of the logistics of war. Join Historian Joel Bohy for a special 250th anniversary lecture about the collection of Military supplies in Concord before\, during\, and after April 0f 1775. This lecture will require prior registration. Check back soon for more details \n1:00 pm- Barrett Farm Open House \n2:00 pm- Join the artillery program (30 Minutes)\nSee if you have what it takes to be an 18th century artillerist in this non-firing hands-on experience. Join a Park Ranger for an interactive program about 18th century cannons and their use on the battlefield. \n4:00 pm- Site Closed \nParking:\nColonel James Barrett House: 448 Barrett’s Mill Road\, Concord MA 01742 \nThis event is co-sponsored by Friends of Minute Man National Park
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/barrett-farm-open-house-programs-minute-man-nhp/
LOCATION:Minute Man National Historical Park\, 74 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Exhibit,Outdoors,Reenactment,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T193551Z
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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-2025/2025-04-13/
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:20250412T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T032525
CREATED:20250310T180808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T184838Z
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SUMMARY:Prescott's Ride & The Lincoln Alarm (Minute Man NHP)
DESCRIPTION:“LISTEN my children\, and you shall hear. Of the midnight ride of…” Samuel Prescott? \nOn the evening of April 12\, 2025 join National Park Rangers as we commemorate and explore the true story of the famous midnight ride 250 years ago. On April 19th 1775 a midnight alarm spread across Massachusetts about the impending march of British soldiers from Boston to Concord. In 1860\, the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow immortalized the story of Paul Revere and his midnight ride but what about the many other alarm riders that evening? \nContrary to Longfellow’s poem\, Revere never made it to Concord. A British patrol captured Revere and others at the boarder of Lexington and Lincoln\, Massachusetts near 1:00 am. Riding alongside Paul Revere\, Concord local Samuel Prescott made a daring horseback escape and spread the alarm onward. Prescott returned to the main road near Hartwell Tavern\, spreading the alarm to Lincoln before riding off to Concord. Join National Park Rangers for a nighttime open house and immersive 250th living history experience at Hartwell Tavern in Lincoln\, Massachusetts. \nSchedule of Events:\n6 PM- Hartwell Tavern Open House\nJoin Park Rangers and Living Historians and explore the true story of the midnight ride. \n8 PM- Immersive Park Ranger Program\nExperience the excitement of April 19\, 1775\, when the midnight alarm swept through Lincoln\, Massachusetts. \n9 PM- Site closed \nParking:\nHartwell Tavern Parking Lot: 112 North Great Road\, Lincoln\, Ma. \nThis event is co-sponsored by Friends of Minute Man National Park
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/prescotts-ride-the-lincoln-alarm-minute-man-nhp/
LOCATION:Hartwell Tavern\, 35 Virginia Road\, Lincoln\, MA\, 01773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Exhibit,Outdoors,Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T032525
CREATED:20250214T165230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T184710Z
UID:10000987-1744459200-1744473600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Start the Press!  Celebrating the Newspaper That Sparked a Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Join the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) for a free community open house commemorating 250 years since Boston printer and patriot Isaiah Thomas brought his printing press and newspaper\, The Massachusetts Spy\, to Worcester–a move that helped shape the American Revolution. Thomas’s original eighteenth-century press\, which he named “no. 1\,” is housed at AAS\, the national research library of American history he founded in 1812. During the open house\, visitors of all ages will be able to view “No. 1” and learn about its remarkable history\, as well as try their hand at operating a full size\, exact replica of the press. Other activities included guided behind-the-scenes tours showing how AAS stores and preserves its vast collections of original printed materials from before 1900\, exploring and touching a variety of early American publications\, and more. Complimentary refreshments will be available. All are welcome! \nOn April 16\, 1775\, printer Isaiah Thomas smuggled his printing press out of Boston to Worcester so it wouldn’t be seized by the British. Three days later the Battles of Concord and Lexington started the American Revolution. On May 3\, 1775\, with his press safely in Worcester\, Thomas produced the first thing ever printed in the city: his newspaper\, The Massachusetts Spy\, which included his eye-witness account of the battles. The Spy became known as one of the most important newspapers in the colonies\, instrumental in garnering support for the war for independence. \nThomas would later found the American Antiquarian Society\, a national research library that collects and makes accessible to all more than four million original printed\, handwritten\, and visual sources from North America before 1900.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/start-the-press-celebrating-the-newspaper-that-sparked-a-revolution/
LOCATION:American Antiquarian Society\, 185 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Antiquarian Society":MAILTO:jfrost@mwa.org
GEO:42.2772446;-71.810333
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=American Antiquarian Society 185 Salisbury Street Worcester 01609 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=185 Salisbury Street:geo:-71.810333,42.2772446
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T140000
DTSTAMP:20260524T032525
CREATED:20250318T170144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T184332Z
UID:10001133-1744455600-1744466400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Battle Road Memorial Dedication & Woburn’s 250th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we commemorate Woburn’s rich Revolutionary War history with the unveiling of the new Battle Road Memorial Area! This special event will honor the brave men of Woburn who marched on April 19\, 1775\, with a brand-new monument\, interpretive signage\, and a dedicated space for reflection. \nEvent Highlights:\n– Monument Dedication – Honoring the legacy of Woburn’s role in the Revolutionary War\n– Interpretive Signage – Learn about the historical significance of Battle Road\n– Live Music & Entertainment – Featuring performances by local artists\n– Colonial Games & Entertainment – Fun\, interactive activities for all ages\n– The Lion’s Club will be firing up the grill with hamburgers and hotdogs for guests\n– Distinguished Speakers – Hear from local leaders\, historians\, and community members
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/battle-road-memorial-dedication-woburns-250th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Woburn’s Historic Battle Road\, Russell Street 223\, Woburn\, MA\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Memorial,Outdoors,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Woburn":MAILTO:chagerty@cityofwoburn.com
GEO:42.4644915;-71.1871008
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Woburn’s Historic Battle Road Russell Street 223 Woburn MA 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Russell Street 223:geo:-71.1871008,42.4644915
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T130000
DTSTAMP:20260524T032525
CREATED:20250206T213148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T213148Z
UID:10000932-1744455600-1744462800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Open House at Meriam's Corner (Minute Man NHP)
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Nathan Meriam witness house and talk with costumed park staff about the Meriam family and the importance of the crossroad near their home on April 19\, 1775. In the early afternoon of that fateful day\, Militia soldiers arriving from Reading\, Chelmsford\, and Billerica attacked retreating British soldiers near this home. From Meriam’s Corner to Charlestown the fighting raged continuously for 8 hours and roughly 16 miles. Today\, this important home marks the beginning of the “Battle Road.” \nParking:\nMeriam’s Corner Parking Lot: 751 Lexington Road\, Concord\, MA.\nOverflow parking available on the day of the event. \nThis event is co-sponsored by Friends of Minute Man National Park
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/open-house-at-meriams-corner-minute-man-nhp/
LOCATION:Minute Man National Historical Park\, 74 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Exhibit,Outdoors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Meriam.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Minute Man National Historical Park":MAILTO:mark_powelll@nps.gov
GEO:42.4679346;-71.3545038
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Minute Man National Historical Park 74 Liberty Street Concord MA 01742 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=74 Liberty Street:geo:-71.3545038,42.4679346
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T032525
CREATED:20241030T180113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T180113Z
UID:10000277-1744444800-1744477200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Woburn's Historic Battle Road Reenactment
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Woburn’s Historic Battle Road Celebration! This special event will honor the courage and legacy of Woburn’s Minutemen\, who played a crucial role in the Battle of Lexington and Concord. We will unveil a new monument along Battle Road to commemorate Woburn’s important contributions to the Revolutionary War. Stay tuned for more details on this exciting day of remembrance and community pride!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/woburns-historic-battle-road-reenactment/
LOCATION:Woburn’s Historic Battle Road\, Russell Street 223\, Woburn\, MA\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Reenactment
ORGANIZER;CN="City of Woburn":MAILTO:chagerty@cityofwoburn.com
GEO:42.4644915;-71.1871008
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Woburn’s Historic Battle Road Russell Street 223 Woburn MA 01801 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Russell Street 223:geo:-71.1871008,42.4644915
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T203000
DTSTAMP:20260524T032525
CREATED:20250314T183554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T183956Z
UID:10001105-1744311600-1744317000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Westford REV 250: “…before we had gone half a mile we were fired on from all sides” the Battles of Lexington & Concord\, April 18-19\, 1775
DESCRIPTION:The Battles of Lexington and Concord erupted on April 19\, 1775\, pitting the brave Massachusetts militia against the formidable British forces. This confrontation followed the dramatic Midnight Rides and the urgent Lexington Alarm\, which mobilized the countryside in preparation for the impending advance of British troops toward Concord. Tensions reached a breaking point when British soldiers opened fire on the steadfast Lexington militia\, igniting the sparks of the American Revolutionary War and ushering in a new era of struggle for independence. \nJoin Tom Tringale as he recounts the events of April 18-19\, 1775—the start of a revolution. \nTringale is a graduate of Salem State College with a degree in History. He has been involved in living History since 1995. He has helped organize numerous events around New England\, including planning the 250th anniversary of the Boston Massacre\, Battle Road\, and the British raids in Bristol\, Rhode Island (2028). He is a member of Claus’ Rangers\, an American Loyalist living history group based in New York\, and the 3rd Massachusetts Regiment\, an American Continental Regiment living history group from Easthampton\, MA. During Patriots’ Day weekend\, Tommy and several friends and fellow history enthusiasts worked together to portray Captain Edward Farmer’s Billerica Company. \nSuggested program donation of $10 per person
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/westford-rev-250-before-we-had-gone-half-a-mile-we-were-fired-on-from-all-sides-the-battles-of-lexington-concord-april-18-19-1775/
LOCATION:Westford Museum\, 2 Boston Rd\, Westford MA\, Boston Road 2\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westford Historical Society":MAILTO:director@museum.westford.org
GEO:42.5803939;-71.4377731
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Westford Museum 2 Boston Rd Westford MA Boston Road 2 Westford MA 01886 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boston Road 2:geo:-71.4377731,42.5803939
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260524T032525
CREATED:20250328T163000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T190751Z
UID:10001213-1744311600-1744315200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:A Revolution on Tap: Tavern Culture and the Road Through Somerville to Lexington
DESCRIPTION:What better way to honor the generation of 1775 than to enjoy the ales and ciders many of them drank to drown out the latest outrages from Great Britain? Brandeis Professor Dan Breen will deliver a captivating lecture on New England’s tavern culture and its relevance to the Revolution. Discover how long-gone or remarkably remaining watering holes contributed to the early Revolutionary spirit.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/a-revolution-on-tap-tavern-culture-and-the-road-through-somerville-to-lexington/
LOCATION:Aeronaut Brewery\, Tyler Street 14\, Somerville\, Massachusetts\, 02143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Culinary,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Somerville Museum":MAILTO:grace@somervillemuseum.org
GEO:42.3815386;-71.1055806
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Aeronaut Brewery Tyler Street 14 Somerville Massachusetts 02143 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Tyler Street 14:geo:-71.1055806,42.3815386
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260524T032526
CREATED:20250321T174746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T193308Z
UID:10001171-1744225200-1744228800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Plymouth in the Revolution Lecture Series 2025
DESCRIPTION:Two hundred years ago\, on 19 April 1775\, American history changed. Colonial forces faced the British army at Lexington & Concord … and won. Word spread rapidly\, and two regiments of Plymouth “Minute Men\,” led by Colonel Theophilus Cotton\, rallied to the Patriot cause. For the next six years\, Plymoutheans participated in America’s battle for independence. \nAlthough not the site of any great battles\, nor the home of any triumphant generals\, Plymouth is filled with the stories of the lawmakers and lawyers whose rhetoric inspired the Patriot cause\, of the men who risked their lives and livelihood in military service\, and of the civilians who kept the home fires burning\, as well as of the Americans who\, valuing loyalty above all\, continued to support the King. They illuminate the complex and fascinating history of Massachusetts’ earliest town\, as it embraced the movement for American independence\, and the lasting impact it made on the Town’s historical landscape. \nApril 2: Stephen O’Neill – Plymouth’s 1749 Courthouse: Revolution in the Courts\nApril 9: Peggy Baker – Benjamin Warren’s War: A Plymouthean in the Continental Army\nApril 30: Patrick Browne – “Patriotism in a High Degree Zealous”: Ephraim Spooner & the Home Front\nMay 7: Mark Schmidt – Choosing Sides: Loyalists in the American Revolution\nMay 14: Donna Curtin – Dr. James Thacher & Plymouth’s Revolutionary Generation
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/plymouth-in-the-revolution-lecture-series-2025/2025-04-09/
LOCATION:Plymouth Public Library\, South Street 132\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Plymouth Antiquarian Society":MAILTO:info@plymouthantiquarian.org
GEO:41.9428655;-70.6570129
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Plymouth Public Library South Street 132 Plymouth Massachusetts 02360 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=South Street 132:geo:-70.6570129,41.9428655
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T150000
DTSTAMP:20260524T032526
CREATED:20250314T183836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T195112Z
UID:10001101-1743944400-1743951600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Groton Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Groton Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary! Take a walk back in time and discover Groton’s contributions to America’s independence\, the battles in Concord\, MA\, and Boston’s Bunker Hill. \nProgram Schedule \n1 p.m. Minutemen with Fife & Drum Gather on the Minuteman Common\, Groton Center\n2 p.m. Joshua Vollmar Lecture at Lawrence Academy (Richardson-Mees Performing Arts Center) \nJoin us to discover Groton citizens’ heroic role in the American Revolution 250 years ago! Joshua Vollmar will present a historical lecture and unveil a new audio tour of Groton’s landmark Revolutionary sites. \n3 p.m. Reception to follow in the Conant Gallery
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/groton-celebrates-americas-250th-anniversary-2/
LOCATION:Lawrence Adademy; Richardson-Mees Perfoming Arts Center\, Powderhouse Road 26\, Groton\, Massachusetts\, 01450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Picture-of-Prescott-1.jpg
GEO:42.6051909;-71.5672721
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lawrence Adademy; Richardson-Mees Perfoming Arts Center Powderhouse Road 26 Groton Massachusetts 01450 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Powderhouse Road 26:geo:-71.5672721,42.6051909
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T200000
DTSTAMP:20260524T032526
CREATED:20250321T174746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T193308Z
UID:10001170-1743620400-1743624000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Plymouth in the Revolution Lecture Series 2025
DESCRIPTION:Two hundred years ago\, on 19 April 1775\, American history changed. Colonial forces faced the British army at Lexington & Concord … and won. Word spread rapidly\, and two regiments of Plymouth “Minute Men\,” led by Colonel Theophilus Cotton\, rallied to the Patriot cause. For the next six years\, Plymoutheans participated in America’s battle for independence. \nAlthough not the site of any great battles\, nor the home of any triumphant generals\, Plymouth is filled with the stories of the lawmakers and lawyers whose rhetoric inspired the Patriot cause\, of the men who risked their lives and livelihood in military service\, and of the civilians who kept the home fires burning\, as well as of the Americans who\, valuing loyalty above all\, continued to support the King. They illuminate the complex and fascinating history of Massachusetts’ earliest town\, as it embraced the movement for American independence\, and the lasting impact it made on the Town’s historical landscape. \nApril 2: Stephen O’Neill – Plymouth’s 1749 Courthouse: Revolution in the Courts\nApril 9: Peggy Baker – Benjamin Warren’s War: A Plymouthean in the Continental Army\nApril 30: Patrick Browne – “Patriotism in a High Degree Zealous”: Ephraim Spooner & the Home Front\nMay 7: Mark Schmidt – Choosing Sides: Loyalists in the American Revolution\nMay 14: Donna Curtin – Dr. James Thacher & Plymouth’s Revolutionary Generation
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/plymouth-in-the-revolution-lecture-series-2025/2025-04-02/
LOCATION:Plymouth Public Library\, South Street 132\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Plymouth Antiquarian Society":MAILTO:info@plymouthantiquarian.org
GEO:41.9428655;-70.6570129
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Plymouth Public Library South Street 132 Plymouth Massachusetts 02360 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=South Street 132:geo:-70.6570129,41.9428655
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T230000
DTSTAMP:20260524T032526
CREATED:20250402T173832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T180304Z
UID:10001281-1743584400-1743634800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:USS Lexington Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special USS Lexington Ceremony commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington\, the historic clash that ignited the American Revolution​. On the morning of April 19\, 1775\, colonial militia and British Regulars exchanged the “shot heard ’round the world” on Lexington Green\, marking the very beginning of America’s fight for independence​. This annual ceremony honors that legacy – not only remembering the patriots who fell in 1775\, but also celebrating the enduring ties between the Town of Lexington and the five U.S. Navy vessels that proudly bore the name “USS Lexington” in later years​. In this Semiquincentennial year\, the commemoration is especially meaningful\, uniting historians\, veterans\, local residents\, and visitors in tribute to 250 years of courage and sacrifice.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/uss-lexington-ceremony/
LOCATION:USS Lexington Memorial\, Massachusetts Avenue 1875\, Lexington\, Massachusetts\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Memorial
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lions Club of Lexington":MAILTO:lex250@jgrp.net
GEO:42.449173;-71.2289851
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=USS Lexington Memorial Massachusetts Avenue 1875 Lexington Massachusetts 02420 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Massachusetts Avenue 1875:geo:-71.2289851,42.449173
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T163000
DTSTAMP:20260524T032526
CREATED:20250324T141105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T192827Z
UID:10001194-1743346800-1743352200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Choral Songs of Revolutionary New England
DESCRIPTION:In observance of the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution\, Norumbega Harmony\, a vocal group specializing in early American shape-note music since 1976\, will present a concert of the era’s patriotic and religious tunes. \nSongs by William Billings of Boston\, along with his associates Oliver Holden of Charlestown\, Daniel Read of Connecticut\, and others will be accompanied by brief historical commentary by Dr. Stephen Marini\, founder and singing master of Norumbega Harmony and chair of the Department of Religion at Wellesley College.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/choral-songs-of-revolutionary-new-england/
LOCATION:Newton Highlands Congregational Church\, 54 Lincoln Street\, Newton MA\, Lincoln Street 54\, Newton\, MA\, 02461\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Norumbega Harmony":MAILTO:norumbegaharmony@icloud.com
GEO:42.3210398;-71.2082316
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Newton Highlands Congregational Church 54 Lincoln Street Newton MA Lincoln Street 54 Newton MA 02461 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lincoln Street 54:geo:-71.2082316,42.3210398
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T032526
CREATED:20250324T140202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T183208Z
UID:10001122-1743346800-1743350400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Newburyport's Road to Revolution\, Part III - The First Tea Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Sunday afternoon tea party at the Museum of Old Newbury to explore a tea mystery. For generations\, Newburyporters claimed to have been the first to protest onerous British tariffs by destroying tea imported from British India. Before Sam Adams’s band dunked that tea in Boston harbor\, as the Clipper City’s claim goes\, a sturdy shipwright sparked the Revolution when he rallied a local band to burn the offending tea in this town’s Market Square. Join historian and educator Bill Quigley\, who has examined this long-standing narrative\, to learn the truth of this history. It’s a tale of surprising twists. \nBill Quigley teaches history and directs the Writing Center at The Governor’s Academy. He’s the author of an award-winning Civil War history\, Pure Heart: The Faith of a Father and Son in the War for a More Perfect Union (Kent State\, 2016)\, and he is working now on a book about the historically misrepresented Christiana “Riot” of 1851. He is co-president of the Museum’s board of directors. \nFunded\, in part\, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/newburyports-road-to-revolution-part-iii-the-first-tea-party/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of  Old Newbury":MAILTO:info@newburyhistory.org
GEO:42.8066378;-70.8703149
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Old Newbury 98 High Street Newburyport 01950 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=98 High Street:geo:-70.8703149,42.8066378
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T193000
DTSTAMP:20260524T032526
CREATED:20250227T175435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T175435Z
UID:10001052-1742927400-1742931000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Tea\, Tories\, and the Almost-Battle of Marshfield
DESCRIPTION:Join historian Patrick Browne as he explores the tension and resistance to British rule in Duxbury and on the South Shore of Massachusetts during the Revolutionary period.  This talk will be held in person and broadcast online. \nDr Browne will highlight the unique loyalty of Duxbury’s neighbor Marshfield to the Crown\, including its request for British troops\, and the dynamics of local patriot and loyalist factions. The narrative culminates in the near-confrontation between local militia and British forces stationed in Marshfield after the outbreak of war at Lexington and Concord\, reflecting the broader revolutionary fervor and the precarious balance of loyalties in the region. Join in person in or online via Zoom. Register here to attend online https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vIKvvHNdTdWgeblkmpRcWg
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/tea-tories-and-the-almost-battle-of-marshfield/
LOCATION:Duxbury Free Library\, Alden Street 77\, Duxbury\, MA\, 02332\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alden Kindred of America":MAILTO:dmobed@alden.org
GEO:42.0467661;-70.6830786
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Duxbury Free Library Alden Street 77 Duxbury MA 02332 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Alden Street 77:geo:-70.6830786,42.0467661
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260524T032526
CREATED:20250310T181756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T181756Z
UID:10000986-1742648400-1742655600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Revelry and Revolution: An Evacuation Day Harbor Cruise
DESCRIPTION:The Evacuation Day Cruise is a two-hour excursion through the Boston Harbor that tells the story of the Siege of Boston (June 1775 to March 1776). Park rangers will provide historical narration of events as we pass key landmarks\, all while navigating the waters the British used to evacuate town. \nThe trip will begin at Long Wharf\, cruise by the Charlestown Navy Yard with the view of the Bunker Hill Monument\, pass Fort Independence (Fortress William in 1776) with a view of the Dorchester Heights\, and cruise by several harbor islands including Little Brewster\, home of Boston Light. Swinging around Little Brewster\, we will head back to Boston with entertainment by the duo Tobias Tripp and Prudence Merriweather for a 3:00pm return to Long Wharf. \nOn this cruise you will enjoy: \n– Narration by local historians\n-Boston Harbor Islands park staff available for questions\n-Period music and merriment aboard the cruise\n-Views of Boston Light\, America’s oldest light station\n-Lunch\, full bar and other refreshments available for purchase onboard \nRegistration is required for this event.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revelry-and-revolution-an-evacuation-day-harbor-cruise/
LOCATION:Long Wharf\, Long Wharf 66\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration
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GEO:42.3602482;-71.0488018
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Long Wharf 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:20250322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T032526
CREATED:20250310T181714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T181714Z
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SUMMARY:"Spies Among Us:" Intelligence gathering by the British Army and Provincial Congress
DESCRIPTION:Throughout February and March of 1775\, the people of Massachusetts were preparing for war. The Provincial Congress organized a network of intelligence to monitor the British Army and the military supplies throughout the province. Aware of the rebel operations\, the British Army conducted military intelligence missions into the Massachusetts countryside. These efforts would see moments of intrigue\, strife\, and unexpected voices playing an important role in what was to come. Join us at the Wright Tavern on Saturday\, March 22\, 2025\, for a living history event that examines the diverse experiences of those involved in this crucial period leading up to the outbreak of war. \nSchedule of Events:\n10 AM – Site Opens\nExplore the Wright Tavern and learn about the various groups involved in intelligence networks in Massachusetts in the Spring of 1775. Meet Park Rangers and living history volunteers who examine the methods\, experiences\, and challenges of people navigating this difficult period in history. \n11 AM – “For the information of Gen. Gage:” The British Spy mission to Concord\nJoin us for an interactive program that puts you in the position of a citizen of Concord in March of 1775 when two British Army spies arrived in town. Park Ranger Thompson Dasher will talk about the experiences of these two officers as well as how their visit impacted the community. \n2 PM – “Merchants and Mechanicks:” The revolutionary Intelligence Network in Massachusetts\nJoin Park Rangers Jane Barnes and Bob Marchetta to learn about the diverse groups of people involved in the spread of information in 1775. Merchants\, laborers\, women\, and people of color alike found agency amidst a period of uncertainty. \n4 PM – Site Closes \nParking:\nConcord Town Lot/ First Parish Church
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/spies-among-us-intelligence-gathering-by-the-british-army-and-provincial-congress/
LOCATION:Wright Tavern in Concord Center\, Lexington Road 2\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Exhibit,Reenactment
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250324
DTSTAMP:20260524T032526
CREATED:20241009T173156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T141809Z
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SUMMARY:Concord250: QUILTS 250 Stitching in the Spirit of Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Showcasing the creative energy of quilters near and far\, Quilts 250 will display as many as 250 quilts that visually express through fabric and thread themes related to our country’s founding and evolution and the dynamic range of quilting arts in the last 250 years. The show is sponsored by the Concord 250 Celebrations Committee and is organized by the Concord Piecemakers\, Quilters’ Connection\, and Rising Star Quilters guilds. \nQuilt show with “shows within the show” on the Spirit of 1775; Antique and Antique-Inspired Traditional Quilts; Quilts of Protest; Modern\, Contemporary\, and Pictorial Quilts; and Student Quilts and Fiber Arts\nLecture by Gerald Roy\, Pilgrim/Roy Collection\, Quilt Collector and Quilt Historian\, and Jennifer Swope\, David and Roberta Logie Curator of Textile and Fashion Arts\, Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston\nBoutique\nChildren’s Activities \nFor more information and instructions on entering a quilt\, visit https://www.quiltersconnection.org/Quilts250.html
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-quilts-250-stitching-in-the-spirit-of-democracy/
LOCATION:Concord Academy\, Main Street 166\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit,Speakers,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord250":MAILTO:pollyconcord250@gmail.com
GEO:42.4592814;-71.3546494
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260524T032526
CREATED:20250310T181625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T190652Z
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SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with Paul Revere at the  Wayside Inn
DESCRIPTION:Join Paul Revere (as portrayed by Michael Lepage) by fireside at the Wayside Inn for a spirited review of the notoriously inaccurate Longfellow poem that immortalized his Midnight Ride. \nHeavy hors d’oeuvres included with the price of a ticket. Drinks available for purchase at the bar. \nTickets $25.00 via Resi: https://resy.com/cities/sudbury-ma/venues/longfellows-wayside-inn/events/paul-revere-fireside-chat-2025-03-20?seats=2&date=2025-03-07 \nMembers of The Wayside Inn Foundation & the Paul Revere House should call the Inn to reserve tickets at the $20.00 member rate: 978-443-1776 x1.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/fireside-chat-with-paul-revere-at-the-wayside-inn/
LOCATION:The Wayside Inn\, Wayside Inn Road 72\, Sudbury\, Massachusetts\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Culinary,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Revere House":MAILTO:emily@paulreverehouse.org
GEO:42.3572337;-71.4739235
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Wayside Inn Wayside Inn Road 72 Sudbury Massachusetts 01776 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Wayside Inn Road 72:geo:-71.4739235,42.3572337
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T032526
CREATED:20250206T214503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T214503Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Newton
DESCRIPTION:Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds \nHistoric Newton celebrates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution! Join us in exploring what life was like in 18th-century New England. Reenactors will scatter the museum exhibits and grounds to create an immersive experience of revolutionary life. Guests can participate in hands-on period-specific activities and listen to reenactors debate politics\, describe daily life\, reminisce on military service\, and much more. A scavenger hunt will guide visitors through interactive spaces where they can ask questions and engage with the exhibits and the people who once occupied them. Enjoy live music and food while listening to “lightning talks” throughout the day where special guests will discuss special topics. View special 18th-century artifacts from the collection on display for the first time this decade. Shop new and exclusive merchandise and see what your local museum can do for you! This event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolutionary-newton/
LOCATION:Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds\, 286 Waverley Avenue\, Newton\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Newton":MAILTO:events@historicnewton.org
GEO:42.346001;-71.1807869
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Avenue Newton 02458 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=286 Waverley Avenue:geo:-71.1807869,42.346001
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T210000
DTSTAMP:20260524T032526
CREATED:20250219T152436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T161342Z
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SUMMARY:Premiere of new Film: "From Sea to Shining Sea: Katharine Lee Bates and the Story of America the Beautiful"
DESCRIPTION:The producers of From Sea to Shining Sea: Katharine Lee Bates and The Story of America the Beautiful are pleased to announce a Premiere screening of the film on March 13\, 2025 at 7:00pm at the Falmouth Public Library. Writer and Director\, John de Graaf\, Bates’s biographer Melinda Ponder\, and local author Leonard Miele will be in attendance for a Q & A and discussion after the screening. This event honors the life of a Falmouth native and is free to the public.\nFrom Sea to Shining Sea explores the remarkable life of Katharine Lee Bates\, poet\, professor\, and social reformer\, beginning with her childhood in Falmouth. An unsung hero best known for authoring America the Beautiful\, Bates was deeply committed to the beauty and principles of our country. This film is especially appropriate as statewide Massachusetts 250 commemorations lead up to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026\, offering hope for the healing of a polarized America. Various state and federal commemorations are already underway for America250. \nAmerica The Beautiful may be America’s most beloved song. The words are found in nearly every hymn book in the country. It celebrates our natural beauty and makes a powerful appeal for justice\, brotherhood and inclusion. It has been sung at inaugurations\, demonstrations\, and sporting events\, in operatic\, folk\, country and other styles. Yet few know about the fascinating life of Katharine Lee Bates\, the Falmouth-born Wellesley college professor who wrote the lyrics to the song. Her story should not be forgotten\, nor its context. Her contribution to our national culture merited her induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970; and a February 2025 New England Music Hall of Fame class which also included Queen’s Freddie Mercury\, The Monkees and other music industry influential. \nThe first words of the song came to Bates as she surveyed the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains from the broad summit of Colorado’s Pike’s Peak on July 22\, 1893. Her verses acknowledge that the United States has often not lived up to its promises and ideals\, yet it honors the unbroken chain of Americans who strived to make it all it can be – from sea to shining sea. \nThe 37 minute film includes hundreds of still photos\, archival film clips\, beautiful watercolors and stunning contemporary footage from Falmouth and other locations\, bringing to life the historical events that shaped Bates’ thinking\, including the Civil War\, women’s suffrage\, the Gilded Age\, the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair\, immigration to America\, the Spanish American War\, the Lawrence textile workers’ strike of 1912\, and the First World War. The song America the Beautiful is presented in the film by Blane Howard\, an independent country recording artist\, and includes excerpts from many other renowned artists.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/premiere-of-new-film-from-sea-to-shining-sea-katharine-lee-bates-and-the-story-of-america-the-beautiful/
LOCATION:Falmouth Public Library\, Main Street 300\, Falmouth\, Massachusetts\, 02540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Falmouth Public Library":MAILTO:Karen@KarenOlcott.com
GEO:41.5528659;-70.6140459
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