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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T140000
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SUMMARY:The Aspirations of Ordinary People - Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective
DESCRIPTION:The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations.  Their records and artifacts\, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society\, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won\, hardships endured\, hometown and battleground heroes\, and the start of a long fight for liberty\, equality and justice. Their ideals and aspirations are the standards by which we measure our progress today.   \nCome discover the amazing stories brought to life at the North Andover Historical Society (NAHS) through REV250\, a series of programs and exhibits dedicated to the American Revolution.  \nThe exhibit will be open every week\, Tuesday through Saturday\, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Please check the website for more information.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-aspirations-of-ordinary-people-stories-of-the-american-revolution-from-a-local-perspective/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave.\, North Andover\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T200920Z
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SUMMARY:America 250 Author Talk: Patriots of the South Coast with Robert Barboza
DESCRIPTION:Plumb Library and the Rochester Historical Society are excited to be hosting local author Robert Barboza on Saturday\, May 9\, at noon to talk about his latest book: Patriots of the South Coast. He will be talking about South Coast soldiers\, sailors\, and ship builders who played important roles in the American Revolution\, including two senior officers in the American Revolution who were from Rochester. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event\, and refreshments will be provided courtesy of the Rochester Historical Society. This event is free – please save your seat by registering today!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/america-250-author-talk-patriots-of-the-south-coast-with-robert-barboza/2026-05-09/1/
LOCATION:Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library\, 17 Constitution Way\, Rochester\, MA\, 02770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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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/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:America 250 Author Talk: Patriots of the South Coast with Robert Barboza
DESCRIPTION:Plumb Library and the Rochester Historical Society are excited to be hosting local author Robert Barboza on Saturday\, May 9\, at noon to talk about his latest book: Patriots of the South Coast. He will be talking about South Coast soldiers\, sailors\, and ship builders who played important roles in the American Revolution\, including two senior officers in the American Revolution who were from Rochester. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event\, and refreshments will be provided courtesy of the Rochester Historical Society. This event is free – please save your seat by registering today!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/america-250-author-talk-patriots-of-the-south-coast-with-robert-barboza/2026-05-09/2/
LOCATION:Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library\, 17 Constitution Way\, Rochester\, MA\, 02770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T140000
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SUMMARY:From Bottles to Windows:  The Role of Glass in Colonial America
DESCRIPTION:Join Sandwich Glass Museum Curator\, Bonnie Lilienfeld\, for an inside look at the role glass played in the life of Yarmouth colonists\, including the lesser-known glass tax imposed on them along with the famous tax on tea!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/from-bottles-to-windows-the-role-of-glass-in-colonial-america/
LOCATION:Thacher Hall\, Main Street 266\, Yarmouth\, MA\, 02675\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Historical Society of Old Yarmouth":MAILTO:info@hsoy.org
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