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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!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/vineyard-preservation-trust-presents-marthas-vineyard-a-revolutionary-war-refuge-historic-edgartown-walking-tours-highlighting-the-revolutionary-wars-impact-on-the-island/
LOCATION:Vineyard Preservation Trust\, Old Whaling Church\, Main Street 89\, Edgartown\, Massachusetts\, 02539\, United States
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SUMMARY:LexSeeHer Presents: “Spinning HERstory”
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 250 years of bold women\, girls\, and fiber arts with a day full of history\, music\, colonial games\, crafts\, food\, and family fun! \n✨ Highlights of the Day:\n• Historic Re-enactment: Anna Harrington’s 1769 Spinning Protest\n• 2025 Visibility Banner Honoree Ceremony\n• Singalong of Protest Songs (1775–2025)\n• Live Performance by Maya Salafia\n• LexSeeHer Marketplace: blanket-making\, knit-in\, crochet-in\, demonstrations\, vendors\, LexSeeHer merchandise & food trucks \n👧 Children’s Activities (10–12:30)\nStep into the past with Colonial Games like hoop rolling\, graces\, jack straws\, and cup-and-ball—plus corn hole with real corn! Kids can get creative making friendship bracelets\, bead jewelry\, cup-and-ball toys\, and coloring pages. For extra fun\, try life-size Scrabble and giant tic-tac-toe! \n🕰️ Historic Re-enactment (1:00 pm)\nTravel back to 1769 as we re-enact the day when Anna Harrington rallied her neighbors in a dramatic spinning protest\, turning women’s fiber arts into a bold act of resistance. This powerful re-enactment brings history to life and connects Lexington’s past to the present. \n🌟 Visibility Banner Honoree Ceremony (following the Re-enactment)\nCelebrate the 2025 Visibility Banner Honorees as we shine a spotlight on inspiring women whose leadership\, vision\, and courage continue to shape our Lexington community today. \n🍴 Food Trucks to Delight Everyone!\nSavor the flavors of Golden Grillz BBQ\, featuring their famous creamy mac & cheese\, and cool off with a sweet treat from our beloved Mo’s Ice Cream Truck. Perfect fuel for a day of history\, crafts\, and fun! \nFor more information\, visit: LexSeeHer.com
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/lexseeher-presents-spinning-herstory/
LOCATION:Lexington Women’s Monument\, Massachusetts Avenue 1875\, Lexington\, Massachusetts\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment,Women's History
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SUMMARY:The Tailor’s Craft
DESCRIPTION:Clothing historian Henry Cooke takes on the role of an early Boston tailor. Watch as he “takes the measure” of visitors\, then sits cross-legged\, fashioning waistcoats from luxurious fabrics and “slops” from coarse weaves.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-tailors-craft-2/
LOCATION:Paul Revere House\, 19 North Square\, Boston\, 02113\, United States
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