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SUMMARY:Patriotic PEEPS Diorama Contest
DESCRIPTION:Diorama Drop-Off: April 10-18\nPublic Voting: April 21 – May 9 \nCreate a patriotic PEEPS scene in celebration of the Revolutionary Library Crawl and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! \nA diorama is a miniature model with three-dimensional figures. Create a diorama that depicts a scene from the past 250 years of America. You are not limited to the Revolution\, so feel free to get creative with exploring highlights from US history. \nGuidelines:\n– One entry per person or team.\n– Entries must be submitted with entry form.\n– All characters should be portrayed by PEEPS.\n– Dioramas must be made in a standard shoe box\, maximum dimensions 14″x10″.\n– All entries must be family-friendly\, in good taste\, and of solid construction.\n– Please give your diorama a title that describes the scene portrayed.\n– Dioramas must be dropped off at the Circulation Desk April 10-April 18. Late entries will not be accepted.\n– Dioramas must be picked up by May 15. Projects left after this date will be disposed. \nPEEPS will be on display and open for voting during the Revolutionary Library Crawl\, April 21 – May 9. One winner from each entry category will be selected to receive a prize. \nEntry form available here:\nhttps://hwlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Patriotic-Peeps-Diaorama-Contest.pdf \nInformation on the Revolutionary Library Crawl available here:\nhttps://hwlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Revolutionary-Library-Crawl-Passport.pdf
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/patriotic-peeps-diorama-contest/
LOCATION:Hamilton-Wenham Public Library\, 14 Union Street\, South Hamilton\, 01982\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton-Wenham Public Library":MAILTO:info@hwlibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T123000
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SUMMARY:Revolution 250 Salem Tour
DESCRIPTION:Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials\, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem\, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) who were the most successful against the British Navy and British military governor General Thomas Gage encountered some of his biggest challenges to his authority in Salem.\nWe always say that without Salem\, the United States may not be the same United States we know today.\nCome to Salem as part of the Rev250 Celebration and learn the incredible role our patriots played in the start of our country.\nhttps://www.salemhistoricaltours.com/revolution-250-tour
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolution-250-salem-tour/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Salem Historical Tours\, Central Street 8\, Salem\, Massachusetts\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Historical Tours":MAILTO:thesalemhistoricaltours@gmail.com
GEO:42.5214701;-70.893872
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T134527
CREATED:20260310T170113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T170113Z
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SUMMARY:Revolution 250 Salem Tour
DESCRIPTION:Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials\, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem\, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) who were the most successful against the British Navy and British military governor General Thomas Gage encountered some of his biggest challenges to his authority in Salem.\nWe always say that without Salem\, the United States may not be the same United States we know today.\nCome to Salem as part of the Rev250 Celebration and learn the incredible role our patriots played in the start of our country.\nhttps://www.salemhistoricaltours.com/revolution-250-tour
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolution-250-salem-tour/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Salem Historical Tours\, Central Street 8\, Salem\, Massachusetts\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Historical Tours":MAILTO:thesalemhistoricaltours@gmail.com
GEO:42.5214701;-70.893872
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T110000
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SUMMARY:Free Guided Tours: Jason Russell House & Museum
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Patriots’ Day weekend with the Arlington Historical Society at the historic Jason Russell House & Museum with FREE guided tours\, sponsored by Leader Bank. Visitors are invited to explore the site of the largest skirmish of the first battle of the American Revolutionary War and one of Arlington’s most important historic landmarks. \nFree tours will be offered as part of the 251st anniversary of the Battle of Lexington\, Concord\, and Menotomy. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the events that unfolded in Menotomy (now Arlington) on April 19\, 1775\, and see several bullet holes inside the House that remain from the fighting. \nApril 18 – April 20\n11am – 4pm\n7 Jason Street\nArlington\, MA
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/free-guided-tours-jason-russell-house-museum/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Society\, Jason Street 7\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arlington Historical Society":MAILTO:contact@arlingtonhistorical.org
GEO:42.4160266;-71.1587071
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arlington Historical Society Jason Street 7 Arlington MA 02476 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Jason Street 7:geo:-71.1587071,42.4160266
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T110000
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SUMMARY:Revolution 250 Salem Tour
DESCRIPTION:Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials\, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem\, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) who were the most successful against the British Navy and British military governor General Thomas Gage encountered some of his biggest challenges to his authority in Salem.\nWe always say that without Salem\, the United States may not be the same United States we know today.\nCome to Salem as part of the Rev250 Celebration and learn the incredible role our patriots played in the start of our country.\nhttps://www.salemhistoricaltours.com/revolution-250-tour
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolution-250-salem-tour/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Salem Historical Tours\, Central Street 8\, Salem\, Massachusetts\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Historical Tours":MAILTO:thesalemhistoricaltours@gmail.com
GEO:42.5214701;-70.893872
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T130000
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SUMMARY:Old Put – Danvers Hero of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Join the Gen. Israel Putnam Chapter\, DAR at the Holten House\, to hear author Robert Hubbard discuss his biography of Major General Israel Putnam. \nThe event is free\, but seating is limited\, reservations required.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/old-put-danvers-hero-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Tapley Memorial Hall\, 13 Page Street\, Danvers\, MA\, 01923\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Danvers Historical Society":MAILTO:dhs@danvershistory.org
GEO:42.5658882;-70.9371886
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Tapley Memorial Hall 13 Page Street Danvers MA 01923 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=13 Page Street:geo:-70.9371886,42.5658882
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T153000
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CREATED:20260319T194110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T194110Z
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SUMMARY:Dedication of Agawam’s Liberty Tree
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by\, and in remembrance of Boston’s original Liberty Tree – and those found throughout the colonies in the years leading up to\, and during\, the war for independence – and in recognition of the UNITED STATES SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL\, the Agawam Historical Association will dedicate an American Elm on the grounds of the historic Thomas Smith House\, so that it may inspire future generations of patriots as we endeavor toward a MORE PERFECT UNION.  \ndedication | house tours | refreshments \n• National anthem sung by Chelsea Casamento\, Agawam High School Chamber Choir member\n• 25th Continental Regiment Color Guard & musket salute \nThe c. 1757 Thomas Smith House and 1920 Delmore Hawthorne Garage will be open for tours. \nAgawam’s Liberty Tree was generously donated and planted by Cascio Company \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/dedication-of-agawams-liberty-tree/
LOCATION:Thomas Smith House\, North West Street 251\, Agawam\, Massachusetts\, 01030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Agawam Historical Association":MAILTO:1855@agawamhistory.org
GEO:42.0744086;-72.6946647
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