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SUMMARY:(Bitter)sweet History: 18th Century Chocolate & the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique and engaging presentation by historian and educator Michele Gabrielson\, exploring the remarkable role that chocolate played in the events leading up to the American Revolution. Michele will guide you on a journey from “bean to beverage\,” using authentic 18th-century objects. This program also celebrates Hannah Jackson\, the first resident of our Spooner House\, who brewed and sold chocolate from the home in the mid-18th century. A sampling of colonial-style chocolate\, similar to what would have been enjoyed by Plymoutheans in Hannah Jackson’s time\, will be offered to enhance the experience.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/bittersweet-history-18th-century-chocolate-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Hedge House Museum\, 126 Water Street\, Plymouth\, MA\, 02360
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Plymouth Antiquarian Society":MAILTO:info@plymouthantiquarian.org
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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-2025/2025-09-14/
LOCATION:Golden Ball Tavern Museum\, Boston Post Road 662\, Weston\, Massachusetts\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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SUMMARY:Benedict Arnold in Danvers
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that when Benedict Arnold was still on the Patriots’ side of the Revolution\, he and his troops camped in Danvers? \nOne of the most strategic and daring exploits of the patriot cause during the revolution. Part of the troops encamped in the Town of Danvers on the night of September 14\, 1775\, on their way to Newburyport where they embarked for the Kennebec and their famous march through the pathless wilds of Maine successfully accomplished in spite of formidable obstacles and excessive privations.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/benedict-arnold-in-danvers/
LOCATION:Tapley Memorial Hall\, 13 Page Street\, Danvers\, MA\, 01923\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit,Reenactment,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Danvers Historical Society":MAILTO:dhs@danvershistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T153000
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SUMMARY:@1775: Boston\, London\, Paris & Vienna
DESCRIPTION:“Do not neglect your music\,” Thomas Jefferson wrote his daughter. “It will be a companion which will sweeten many hours of life to you.” Works that would have been heard in 1775 across four capital cities. Composers include Billings\, Arne\, JC Bach\, Barsanti\, Cervetto\, Baltzar\, Lanzetti\, Haydn\, & Mozart. \nWith Carly DeFranco\, soprano; Susanna Ogata\, violin; Jennifer Morsches\, Timothy Merton\, cellos; Andrus Madsen\, fortepiano \nSaturday\, September 13\, 2025\, at 7pm at Church of the Good Shepherd\, Watertown\nSunday\, September 14\, 2025\, at 3:30pm at Follen Community Church\, Lexington
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/1775-boston-london-paris-vienna-2/
LOCATION:Follen Church\, Massachusetts Avenue 755\, Lexington\, Massachusetts\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sarasa Chamber Music Ensemble":MAILTO:admin@sarasamusic.org
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