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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T110000
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SUMMARY:Remember the Ladies: “Liberty & Legacy” America 250 – Breakfast & Goat Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Goats To Go farm in Georgetown \, MA for a morning of history\, community\, and adorable goats! This is a fundraiser and all ticket sales will be going to the Georgetown Historical Society. \nStart your morning with a Goat Social + Breakfast Charcuterie Board\, enjoying delicious bites while meeting our playful goats. Then\, be transported back in time with a performance by Sheryl Faye of Abigail Adam’s “Liberty & Legacy”\, bringing her wit\, wisdom\, and vision to life that starts at 10AM. \n✨ Fun Fact: The filming of scenes from this special performance were done right here at Great Rock Farm—come see the magic up close! \nCelebrate history\, enjoy good food\, and make unforgettable memories with goats\, friends\, and family! This event is focused on Ages 12+. Limited Donations for Tickets. \nAbigail Adams “Liberty & Legacy” Performance Donated By Sheryl Faye Presents Info: https://sherylfaye.com/historical-women/sheryl-faye-performs-abigail-adams/ \nHosted at Goats To Go\, Donated by Michelle Aulson \nLooking for some Volunteers & sponsorships- reach out to Chris at GTWNHS1638@gmail.com\nLooking for Coffee & Breakfast Sponsors\nQuestions about Facility & Event – contact Michelle at greatrockfarm@gmail.com \nMore info & Registration – https://goatstogo.farm/creativeexperiences/
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/remember-the-ladies-liberty-legacy-america-250-breakfast-goat-social/
LOCATION:Goats To Go 201 Pond St Georgetown\, MA 01933\, Pond Street 201\, Georgetown\, Massachusetts\, 01833\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Event,Women's History
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T170000
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SUMMARY:Yankee Ingenuity
DESCRIPTION:Yankee Ingenuity begins this May with a series of weekend programs exploring New England’s long-standing role in shaping American innovation. Throughout the month\, local makers\, small businesses\, and community partners will be featured alongside historical interpretation\, illustrating how the region’s economy has long been driven by creativity\, skill\, and practical problem-solving. Organized around four themes—Eat\, Move\, Play\, and Work— this event connects everyday life from the Revolutionary era through the 1830s to the present\, highlighting the businesses and industries that continue to sustain the region today. \nYankee Ingenuity: EAT | May 2 & 3\nThe first weekend of Yankee Ingenuity begins with EAT. Culinary tradition and food production have long been a foundation of New England life. Amelia Simmons’s American Cookery (1796)\, America’s first cookbook\, will be brought to life on hearths similar to those used in her era. Guests will witness the recipes and techniques that defined early American cooking\, featuring distinctly regional ingredients like cornmeal\, pumpkin\, and cranberries that set American cuisine apart from its European roots.  \nYankee Ingenuity: MOVE | May 9 & 10\nThe challenge of transporting people\, goods\, and equipment has been an area of constant innovation in New England. From the ox to the horse\, from the canal boat to the railroad\, each advancement shaped how commerce flowed and communities connected. Discover how the region’s geography and economic needs drove creative solutions to the age-old problem of movement\, transforming local trade into networks that reached across the nation.  \nYankee Ingenuity: PLAY | May 23 – 25\nAll work and no play was not the case for New Englanders\, who brought the same ingenuity to leisure as they did to labor. From hand-crafted games and intricate puzzles to folk crafts and outdoor pastimes\, residents found creative ways to fill their free hours. These diversions weren’t just entertainment\, they reflected the values\, skills\, and social bonds that knit communities together during an era of rapid change and growth.  \nYankee Ingenuity: WORK | May 30 & 31\nLike most of America\, during formative years of the country\, New England was starved for workers\, which led to groundbreaking innovation and mechanization. The Industrial Revolution can claim a large part of its American origins right here in New England\, where water-powered mills\, interchangeable parts\, and factory systems transformed how goods were made. This drive to do more with less labor didn’t just change the economy\, it reshaped the landscape\, the workforce\, and the very nature of American work.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/yankee-ingenuity/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000
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SUMMARY:Sudbury Witness House Tour
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of America250\, the Sudbury Historical Society (SHS) will proudly present the Sudbury Witness House Tour on Saturday\, May 2nd! \nExperience some of the oldest homes in Sudbury that witnessed 1776: the momentous year of the ratification of the United States Declaration of Independence and one that recalls the town spirit in Sudbury through its famous 01776 zip code. \nThe Sudbury Witness House Tour will begin at the first stop: the Loring Parsonage. The home was built for Reverend Israel Loring (1682-1772)\, stood through the American Revolution\, and is now the home of the Sudbury History Center and Museum. There\, attendees will receive their tour booklet and begin their journey to a group of impressive Witness Houses—homes that have been in Sudbury since 1776 or earlier—that are now private residences for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. \nTo secure your spot for this amazing event at the early-bird rate\, visit our Eventbrite page for tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sudbury-witness-house-tour-tickets-1981435202028
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/sudbury-witness-house-tour/
LOCATION:Sudbury History Center and Museum\, Old Sudbury Road 288\, Sudbury\, Massachusetts\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Exhibit,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000
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SUMMARY:Liberty Pole Day
DESCRIPTION:The American Revolution comes to life during this year’s Liberty Pole Day reenactment featuring Col. Bailey’s 2nd Massachusetts Regiment and the Middlesex County 4‑H Fife & Drum Corps. The program honors America’s 250th with a tribute to the Alden House’s role in the Revolution. Visitors are invited to step back in time to explore a military encampment\, enjoy lively fife and drum music\, experience living‑history demonstrations\, and watch a reenactment of Duxbury’s dramatic 1775 Council of War. \nThis event is supported by a grant from the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati. Liberty Pole Day is part of the community‑wide Out to See Duxbury celebration\, which highlights the town’s educational and cultural heritage.  For more information\, please visit alden.org.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/liberty-pole-day-2/
LOCATION:Alden House Historic Site\, Alden Street 105\, Duxbury\, MA\, 02332\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alden Kindred of America":MAILTO:dmobed@alden.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T163000
DTSTAMP:20260513T135159
CREATED:20260414T211134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T211134Z
UID:10008178-1777735800-1777739400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:God of Our Fathers: Mighty Miracles of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga\, Presented by Mark Beliles\, The raid on Fort Ticonderoga took place in the early morning on May 10\, 1775. As the Colonists in Boston\, under siege\, needed the munitions there\, Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold and the New England militia breeched the fort at dawn and demanded surrender from Captain William DeLaPlace. He gave up his sword and the fort and the munitions to the rebels and not a single life was lost. Free admission for all!  Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/god-of-our-fathers-mighty-miracles-of-the-american-revolution-3/
LOCATION:Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center\, Southern Eagle Cartway 95\, Brewster\, Massachusetts\, 02631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arts Empowering Life":MAILTO:publicity@artsempoweringlife.org
GEO:41.7797451;-70.0123384
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T173000
DTSTAMP:20260513T135159
CREATED:20260331T150647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T124917Z
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SUMMARY:Ben Franklin's Musical Curiosity
DESCRIPTION:The award-winning historical performance ensemble Musicians of the Old Post Road presents “Ben Franklin’s Musical Curiosity.” Delve into the fascinating history of Franklin’s musical circles\, both at home in America and in Paris at the soirées of composer Anne Brillon de Jouy. Enjoy an alluring bouquet of songs and instrumental works! Program includes songs by Francis Hopkinson\, William Hayes\, and Brillon de Jouy\, a string trio by John Antes\, a piano trio by J.C. Bach\, a violin sonata by Andre-Noel Pagin\, and a work by Franklin himself. The program will also include the regional premiere of an aria from a cantata by Louis-Charles Demignaux that was dedicated to Franklin. With soprano Emily Siar. \nFor more information and tickets please visit www.oldpostroad.org
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/ben-franklins-musical-curiosity-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Worcester\, Elm Street 30\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Musicians of the Old Post Road":MAILTO:musicians@oldpostroad.org
GEO:42.2649051;-71.8046025
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