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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T110000
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SUMMARY:Myth and Memory: Stories of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:𝘔𝘺𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘺: 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 brings together material from Historic New England’s vast permanent collection of objects and archival materials to explore the multifaceted history of the American Revolution as it played out in New England. These objects tell the stories of everyday people whose lives were linked by the shared experience of revolution. This exhibition engages with the memories and mythologies embedded in this collection\, calling attention to how we remember the American Revolution and reckon with its legacy. 𝘔𝘺𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘺 spotlights the deeply personal experiences of individuals\, families\, and communities caught up in extraordinary circumstances\, organized around the themes of Resistance\, Loyalty\, Liberty\, and Memory. This intimacy invites audiences to consider what it was like to live through these historic events and to contribute in small and not-so-small ways to the shaping of a new nation.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/myth-and-memory-stories-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Historic New England – Eustis Estate\, 1424 Canton Avenue\, Milton\, 02186\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTSTAMP:20260710T033918
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SUMMARY:Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:To honor this revolutionary history\, we are crafting a free historic statewide event\, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The Scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th\, 2026 and is open to everyone ages 13 and up\, free to play\, and participants can win a variety of prizes.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/brewing-the-revolution-bay-state-scavenger/
LOCATION:Memorial Hall Museum\, Memorial Street 8\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Memorial Hall Museum":MAILTO:mhm@deerfieldmuseum.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTSTAMP:20260710T033918
CREATED:20260602T135809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T135809Z
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SUMMARY:America 250! Patriot Pride Forbes Library Display
DESCRIPTION:Betty Allen Chapter DAR and Forbes Library Celebrate America 250! with Special Historical Display \nThe Betty Allen Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is proud collaborates with Forbes Library to present a special America 250! display highlighting Northampton’s rich Revolutionary-era history and the local patriots who helped shape the nation. \nFrom June 1 through June 13\, 2026\, visitors are invited to stop by Forbes Library to explore historical documents and informational displays showcasing Northampton’s contributions to what George Washington famously called “the cause of liberty.” The exhibit also features information about Revolutionary War Patriots buried in Northampton’s historic Bridge Street Cemetery. \nIn addition to the historical displays\, visitors can:\n• Browse and borrow books specially selected by Forbes Library librarians.\n• Participate in a library-wide history scavenger hunt.\n• Share reflections and appreciation in a community gratitude box.\n• View two award-winning essays written by students from John F. Kennedy Middle School.\n• Learn more about Northampton’s role in America’s founding and its enduring legacy.\nThe celebration will culminate on Saturday\, June 13\, 2026\, at 10:00 a.m.-noon\, when community members gather at Bridge Street Cemetery to honor approximately 175 Revolutionary War Patriots buried there. The ceremony will commemorate their service and sacrifice and recognize Northampton’s important place in the story of American independence. \nThe public is warmly invited to attend both the exhibit and the commemorative ceremony as part of the nationwide America 250! observance.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/america-250-patriot-pride-forbes-library-display/
LOCATION:Forbes Library\, West Street 20\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Betty Allen Chapter NSDAR":MAILTO:regentbettyallenchapterdar@gmail.com
GEO:42.3166886;-72.6357468
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260710T033918
CREATED:20260601T181418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T172534Z
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SUMMARY:Lost Liberties - Broken Promises
DESCRIPTION:” Lost Liberties – Broken Promises” a yearlong exhibit focusing on the enslaved\, indigenous\, displaced Loyalists\, and veterans of Weston who were on the wrong side of history.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/lost-liberties-broken-promises/
LOCATION:Golden Ball Tavern Museum\, Boston Post Road 662\, Weston\, Massachusetts\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T140000
DTSTAMP:20260710T033918
CREATED:20260506T143629Z
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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/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave.\, North Andover\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Andover Historical Society":MAILTO:educator@northandoverhistoricalsociety.org
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=North Andover Historical Society 800 Massachusetts Ave. North Andover 01845 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=800 Massachusetts Ave.:geo:-71.1136771,42.6849808
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260710T033918
CREATED:20251007T023308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T164802Z
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SUMMARY:Norman Rockwell Museum
DESCRIPTION:In commemoration of America’s 250th founding\, Norman Rockwell Museum will present Visions of a Nation: 250 Years from Revolution to Rockwell\, from June 6 to October 26\, 2026. This sweeping exhibition will portray how artists—from the Revolutionary era to today–emblazoned the ideals and evolving story of America. Organized around nine foundational themes\, Visions of a Nation will illuminate how iconic imagery created over centuries helped to reflect and shape what it means to be American.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/norman-rockwell-museum/
LOCATION:Norman Rockwell Museum\, Glendale Road 9\, Stockbridge\, Massachusetts\, 01262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T123000
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CREATED:20260526T195300Z
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UID:10010908-1780741800-1780749000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Steven Puleo's American Treasures
DESCRIPTION:The Swansea Public Library and the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts proudly announce a 250th Presentation:\nRenowned historian Stephen Puleo discusses his book “American Treasures\,” which charts the little-known journeys of the documentary history of American democracy: the Declaration of Independence\, the Constitution\, and the Gettysburg Address.  \nFrom the risky and audacious adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 to our modern Fourth of July celebrations\, “American Treasures” shows how the ideas captured in these documents underscore the nation’s strengths and hopes\, and embody its fundamental values of liberty and equality.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/steven-puleos-american-treasures/
LOCATION:Swansea Free Public Library\, Main Street 69\, Swansea\, Massachusetts\, 02777\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Swansea Free Public Library":MAILTO:jtavares@sailsinc.org
GEO:41.7490247;-71.1900193
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Swansea Free Public Library Main Street 69 Swansea Massachusetts 02777 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 69:geo:-71.1900193,41.7490247
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T121500
DTSTAMP:20260710T033918
CREATED:20260615T153843Z
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SUMMARY:Freedom Trail Foundation Rainbow Revolutionaries Tour
DESCRIPTION:Boston’s newest official Freedom Trail Tour! The Foundation’s Rainbow Revolutionaries Tours illuminate the lives\, loves\, and fights for liberty of Boston’s LGBTQ+ community\, and explore how queer individuals have been making history for centuries. Uncover the history of Boston Marriages\, political milestones for LGBTQ+ rights\, and the storied romances of some of Boston’s most famous individuals\, from literary giants to a world-renowned actress\, and even a Revolutionary war hero. Join in to bring this history to life and celebrate Pride by discovering the achievements of the people who have always been a part of and have helped shape Boston. \nPLEASE NOTE: The tour features sites in Beacon Hill\, where bricked sidewalks and hills can be difficult to traverse while using mobility aids.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/freedom-trail-foundation-rainbow-revolutionaries-tour/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:Robert Gould Shaw & 54th Regiment Monument]\, Tremont Street 139\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Reenactment
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Robert Gould Shaw & 54th Regiment Monument] Tremont Street 139 Boston Massachusetts 02111 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Tremont Street 139:geo:-71.0657256,42.3550897
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T150000
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CREATED:20260526T203604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T203604Z
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SUMMARY:Open House with Martin House Farm
DESCRIPTION:The Colonial Dames of Massachusetts invite all to a sneak preview of the Martin House Farm\, before its summer opening.   Sometime between 1728 and 1734\, John Martin’s son\, John Martin the younger\, built a house for his wife and eight children consisting of a one-room dwelling with a loft above and an outside chimney.  Two additions were added in 1814 and in the late 19th century. \nVisitors today can enjoy the house which has not been physically altered since the last additions. It is now filled with collections from the Martin family who lived on the farm for 200 continuous years. The property also includes two barns and cultivated fields surrounded by dry stone walls and woodlands. Enjoy the 250th story walk around the property.  \nPhoto credit of Martin House: By Tim Pierce – Own work\, CC BY-SA 3.0\, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=21542909
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/open-house-with-martin-house-farm/
LOCATION:Martin House Farm\, Stoney Hill Road 22\, Swansea\, Massachusetts\, 02777\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Society of Colonial Dames in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts":MAILTO:dames@nscdama.org
GEO:41.7653523;-71.2601755
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T163000
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SUMMARY:Let Freedom Ring! Handbell Concert
DESCRIPTION:Observing the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, the touchstone of our nation’s founding\, this program hosted by First Church brings together an eclectic blend of heartfelt and whimsical music celebrating the spirit\, resilience\, and shared history of America. The 14-member handbell choir will be joined by percussion\, flute\, piccolo\, oboe\, English horn\, ocarina\, and a few other surprises. Parking is available behind the church off Mudge Way.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/let-freedom-ring-handbell-concert/
LOCATION:First Church of Christ\, Congregational\, Great Road 25\, Bedford\, MA\, 01730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Merrimack Valley Ringers":MAILTO:smile_brindle64@icloud.com
GEO:42.4925986;-71.2821776
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T220000
DTSTAMP:20260710T033918
CREATED:20260504T211544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T211544Z
UID:10010278-1780774200-1780783200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:1776 The Musical
DESCRIPTION:The perfect show for the 250th anniversary of our country\, Greater Worcester Opera presents the Tony award winning musical\, 1776. Witness the journey of the original Continental Congress as they grapple with moving towards independence from England. Replete with a slew of fascinating characters\, this “play with music” is by turns dramatic\, moving\, exuberant\, lively\, and always tuneful. From the opening “Sit Down\, John!” to the final tally\, you’ll thoroughly enjoy the historical experience this beloved musical brings to life. \nShows are Thursday 6/4 (7:30 PM)\, Friday 6/5 (7:30 PM)\, Saturday 6/6 (2:00 PM and 7:30 PM) and Sunday 6/7 (2:00 PM). Reserved seating available on our ticket page. $25 adult\, $22 senior\, $15 age 12 and under (+ small fee) \nPlease note that this is a GWO production. We rent the theatre at 150 Main Street\, Boylston (owned by Calliope Productions) but all tickets and inquiries should go through GWO.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/1776-the-musical/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:Calliope Productions\, Main Street 150\, Boylston\, MA\, 01505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Worcester Opera":MAILTO:tickets@greaterworcesteropera.org
GEO:42.3224239;-71.7562161
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