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SUMMARY:Vineyard Preservation Trust presents: Martha’s Vineyard: A Revolutionary War Refuge Historic Edgartown Walking Tours – Highlighting the Revolutionary War’s Impact on the Island
DESCRIPTION:Martha’s Vineyard: A Revolutionary War Refuge\nMartha’s Vineyard\, known for its whaling heritage and maritime culture\, played a unique and often overlooked role in the Revolutionary War. As a fiercely independent community it was both a refuge and a target\, caught between British occupation on the mainland and the growing struggle for American independence. Join us for a walking tour of historic downtown Edgartown and discover the lasting impact of this pivotal time through the lens of the Trust’s historic properties. Tours offered seasonally Tuesdays-Saturdays 10:30am\, July 1 – September 6. Tour image by Ray Ewing\, courtesy of the Vineyard Gazette.\nTour Highlights Include:\nThe Cooke House (1766): The Martha’s Vineyard Museum’s historic property was home to generations of the Cooke family and the site of Great Harbor’s custom’s house. Learn how Edgartown’s residents’ livelihoods were altered by the conflict and how the infamous Grey’s Raid – the British seizure of nearly 10\,000 sheep in 1778–forever altered the course of the island’s history.\nThe Old Whaling Church & Dr. Daniel Fisher House (Circa. 1840): Discover how the Revolutionary War impacted the whaling industry on the island.\nGen. Benjamin Smith Home/The Vineyard Gazette Building (1760): View the original home of Captain Benjamin Smith\, a Patriot militia commander on Martha’s Vineyard. Now housing the Vineyard Gazette\, one of the nation’s longest-running independent newspapers\, this historic building reflects the island’s Revolutionary past and its ongoing role in public discourse.\nThe Vincent House (1672): What is a broad or a kingboard? Discover the significance of the Eastern White Pine trunks highly prized by the British Empire for their role in securing naval dominance – and how colonists cleverly hid these boards from British authorities.\nAnd much more!
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LOCATION:Vineyard Preservation Trust\, Old Whaling Church\, Main Street 89\, Edgartown\, Massachusetts\, 02539\, United States
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SUMMARY:Redcoats and Rebels
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time on August 2nd and 3rd as hundreds of reenactors portraying soldiers\, artisans\, and civilian camp followers recreate the sights\, sounds\, and stories of the American Revolution. Watch thrilling drills\, musket and cannon demonstrations\, and battles\, chat with artisan craftspeople\, tour the military encampments\, listen to fife and drum music\, and chat with both reenactors and Old Sturbridge Village’s costumed historians. Don’t miss this immersive\, two-day event\, perfect for families\, history buffs\, and curious minds of all ages.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/redcoats-and-rebels-2/2025-08-03/
LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States
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SUMMARY:Women of '76
DESCRIPTION:Discover some of the women of 1776 including Baroness von Riedesel\, the wife of a Hessian General and a chronicler of life in military camps; Prudence Wright\, a minute woman and spy catcher; Nancy Hart\, a southern frontierswoman who confronted the enemy and emerged victorious. Explore the stories of these women and others\, both patriot and loyalist\, American and foreign\, who experienced the American Revolution firsthand and\, in some cases\, influenced its course. \nMembers $5/Non Members $10 Children free \nRita Parisi has been captivating audiences for 30 years in the New England area. In 2005\, she established Waterfall Productions to create shows that reflect her love for theatre\, literature\, history\, and costuming. She has had the opportunity to perform these shows throughout New England\, New Jersey\, New York\, and Florida. Rita Parisi is a proud member of SAG/AFTRA\, the largest acting union in the country\, and some of her films have premiered at the Boston
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/women-of-76/
LOCATION:1699 Isaac Winslow House\, 634 Careswell St\, Marshfield\, 02050\, United States
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