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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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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Library Crawl
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the Revolutionary Library Crawl! \nBeginning April 21st\, visit ten libraries throughout Northeastern MA as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of The American Revolution.  \nVisit an information desk at any of the participating libraries to pick up a crawl passport\, complete an activity\, and earn a passport stamp. Enjoy unique activities\, history\, and swag at each stop on your crawl. At Hamilton-Wenham\, passports will be available beginning April 21.  \n5 stamps or more on your passport qualify you for an entry into a prize raffle. One prize basket is available per age group: children\, teens\, & adults. Turn your passport in at any participating library by May 9 to be entered into the raffle.  \nAll ages are welcome to participate. \nParticipating Libraries: Hamilton-Wenham Public Library (South Hamilton\, MA)\, Boxford Town Library (Boxford\, MA)\, Peabody Institute Library (Danvers\, MA)\,  TOHP Burnham Public Library (Essex\, MA)\, Georgetown Peabody Library (Georgetown\, MA)\, Sawyer Free Library (Gloucester\, MA)\, Langley-Adams Library (Groveland\, MA)\, Ipswich Public Library (Ipswich\, MA)\, Flint Public Library (Middleton\, MA)\, Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library (Manchester-by-the-Sea\, MA)
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolutionary-library-crawl/
LOCATION:Hamilton-Wenham Public Library\, 14 Union Street\, South Hamilton\, 01982\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event
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SUMMARY:Ride the Revolutionary Line Trolley Tour
DESCRIPTION:Jump aboard the 90-minute Revolutionary Line Trolley Tour! Travel back to the night of April 18\, 1775\, and experience the Redcoats’ march to Lexington and Concord\, along with the midnight ride of Paul Revere as he warned residents of Somerville\, Medford\, and beyond of imminent danger. \nHear vivid\, hyper-local stories that connect your surroundings to the famous events that ignited the American Revolution. Visit a 1635 gunpowder storage site—later known as the “spark of the Revolution”—and climb a historic tower with sweeping views of the Boston Basin to discover what placed Somerville at the center of the early war.\nAlong the way\, your guide will highlight lesser-known sites\, helping you reimagine today’s landscape and discover the stories behind those marked and unmarked places people walk by everyday.\nThis program is sponsored by an MA250 grant from the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/ride-the-revolutionary-line-trolley-tour/2026-04-25/1/
LOCATION:Powder House Park\, Liberty Avenue 24\, Somerville\, Massachusetts\, 02144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Ride the Revolutionary Line Trolley Tour
DESCRIPTION:Jump aboard the 90-minute Revolutionary Line Trolley Tour! Travel back to the night of April 18\, 1775\, and experience the Redcoats’ march to Lexington and Concord\, along with the midnight ride of Paul Revere as he warned residents of Somerville\, Medford\, and beyond of imminent danger. \nHear vivid\, hyper-local stories that connect your surroundings to the famous events that ignited the American Revolution. Visit a 1635 gunpowder storage site—later known as the “spark of the Revolution”—and climb a historic tower with sweeping views of the Boston Basin to discover what placed Somerville at the center of the early war.\nAlong the way\, your guide will highlight lesser-known sites\, helping you reimagine today’s landscape and discover the stories behind those marked and unmarked places people walk by everyday.\nThis program is sponsored by an MA250 grant from the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/ride-the-revolutionary-line-trolley-tour/2026-04-25/2/
LOCATION:Powder House Park\, Liberty Avenue 24\, Somerville\, Massachusetts\, 02144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:The Patriot Fife & Drum Duo Concert
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with a fife and drum performance! These instruments served as essential communication\, signaling\, & morale-boosting tools during the Revolution. Step back in time with this unique musical experience. \nAll are welcome.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-patriot-fife-drum-duo-concert/
LOCATION:Hamilton-Wenham Public Library\, 14 Union Street\, South Hamilton\, 01982\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T130000
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SUMMARY:Acton 250 Committee presents:  South Acton Walking Tour with Amy Cole
DESCRIPTION:Professional tour leader Amy Cole grew up near Acton Center and has a wide ranging-interest in Acton’s unique history. Exploring South Acton’s historic Mill Corner provides insight into the area’s earliest colonial settlement and its transformation into a center of industry and commerce. Topics include: the use of natural resources\, the importance of Colonel Francis Faulkner and Acton’s West Militia Company\, the impact of the railroad\, nearby historic buildings\, including those owned by the Iron Work Farm\, Native American history and more.  \nThe walk is free\, but you must register as the walk is limited to 25 people. Register here: https:// //tinyurl.com/Apr25-Acton250 . \nYou will receive details on parking\, and where to meet closer to April 25th. \nPlease see https://www.actonma.gov/250 for more programming information and don’t forget our Acton250 store at https://tinyurl.com/ACTON250STORE.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/acton-250-committee-presents-south-acton-walking-tour-with-amy-cole/
LOCATION:Acton\, Ma\, Concord Road\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Ride the Revolutionary Line Trolley Tour
DESCRIPTION:Jump aboard the 90-minute Revolutionary Line Trolley Tour! Travel back to the night of April 18\, 1775\, and experience the Redcoats’ march to Lexington and Concord\, along with the midnight ride of Paul Revere as he warned residents of Somerville\, Medford\, and beyond of imminent danger. \nHear vivid\, hyper-local stories that connect your surroundings to the famous events that ignited the American Revolution. Visit a 1635 gunpowder storage site—later known as the “spark of the Revolution”—and climb a historic tower with sweeping views of the Boston Basin to discover what placed Somerville at the center of the early war.\nAlong the way\, your guide will highlight lesser-known sites\, helping you reimagine today’s landscape and discover the stories behind those marked and unmarked places people walk by everyday.\nThis program is sponsored by an MA250 grant from the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/ride-the-revolutionary-line-trolley-tour/2026-04-25/3/
LOCATION:Powder House Park\, Liberty Avenue 24\, Somerville\, Massachusetts\, 02144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Ride the Revolutionary Line Trolley Tour
DESCRIPTION:Jump aboard the 90-minute Revolutionary Line Trolley Tour! Travel back to the night of April 18\, 1775\, and experience the Redcoats’ march to Lexington and Concord\, along with the midnight ride of Paul Revere as he warned residents of Somerville\, Medford\, and beyond of imminent danger. \nHear vivid\, hyper-local stories that connect your surroundings to the famous events that ignited the American Revolution. Visit a 1635 gunpowder storage site—later known as the “spark of the Revolution”—and climb a historic tower with sweeping views of the Boston Basin to discover what placed Somerville at the center of the early war.\nAlong the way\, your guide will highlight lesser-known sites\, helping you reimagine today’s landscape and discover the stories behind those marked and unmarked places people walk by everyday.\nThis program is sponsored by an MA250 grant from the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/ride-the-revolutionary-line-trolley-tour/2026-04-25/4/
LOCATION:Powder House Park\, Liberty Avenue 24\, Somerville\, Massachusetts\, 02144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors
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