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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:20260709T234715
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTSTAMP:20260709T234715
CREATED: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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T160000
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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:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T170000
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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;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTSTAMP:20260709T234715
CREATED:20260521T212540Z
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SUMMARY:American Independence and Identity at 250 Conference
DESCRIPTION:“American Independence and Identity at 250: Examining Democracy in the United States and Globally”\nJune 11–13\, 2026 | Gordon College \nHosted at Gordon College\, this conference provides Christian political scientists\, historians\, and other scholars a unique forum to gather to explore the state of democracy in the US and globally. Each day features stellar keynote addresses\, paper panels\, workshops\, and roundtables. In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution\, join us for an optional Sunday excursion into nearby Boston to visit revolutionary sites! \nGordon College is pleased to offer a variety of packages to conference guests. Conference Registration for those interested in housing or meals will close on Thursday\, May 28. (Guests can still register for tickets with no housing or meals after this date.) The five plenary events listed in the schedule remain free and open to the public—no advance registration needed.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/american-independence-and-identity-at-250-conference/
LOCATION:Gordon College\, Grapevine Road 255\, Wenham\, MA\, 01984\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gordon College":MAILTO:rnelson@cruoftwo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T140000
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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/2026-06-11/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T193000
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CREATED:20260522T143816Z
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SUMMARY:"Up and Down the River" Film and Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Parks of Boston and Bunker Hill Community College for a screening and discussion of the Mohegan Tribe’s historical film “Up and Down the River.”   \nSpanning the colonial and American Revolutionary eras\, “Up and Down the River” delves into the difficult decisions made by members of the Mohegan Tribe at these pivotal periods in both tribal and U.S. history. Featured in this film is the Ashbow family\, including Hannah and her son Samuel Ashbow Jr. Choosing to fight alongside the American colonists\, Samuel Ashbow Jr. died at the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775\, becoming one of the first Indigenous soldiers to die in the American Revolution.  \nFollowing the film showing\, there will be a reflective conversation between Melissa Tantaquidgeon Zobel (Mohegan\, Council of Elders Vice Chair and co-writer of the film) and endawnis Spears (Diné/ Ojibwe/ Chickasaw/ Choctaw\, Co-Founder\, Akomawt Educational Initiative).  \nThis program is free to the public. Registration is required.  \nDoors open at 5:30pm. Program begins promptly at 6 pm.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/up-and-down-the-river-film-and-forum/
LOCATION:Bunker Hill Community College\, 250 New Rutherford Avenue\, Boston\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Indigenous History,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Parks of Boston":MAILTO:mark_powell@nps.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T210000
DTSTAMP:20260709T234715
CREATED:20260518T193114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T193114Z
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SUMMARY:Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral
DESCRIPTION:April 1776. The British army has finally left Boston. Now\, nearly a year after his death\, friends and family can finally hold a funeral for Dr. Joseph Warren. \nInside King’s Chapel\, his brother\, his fiancée\, and his good friend Paul Revere gather to mourn Warren and to make sense of their loss. Outside the Chapel\, two Black abolitionists wonder what this revolution will mean for them. A play about memory\, legacy\, and the potential and pitfalls of the American Revolution. \nCome join the King’s Chapel History Program for a thrilling story about freedom\, the life of a man often only recognized for his death\, and the larger fight for freedom\, all at the location where this funeral took place in 1776!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/act-worthy-of-yourselves-a-re-imagining-of-joseph-warrens-funeral-2/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:King’s Chapel\, Tremont Street 58\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Reenactment,Women's History
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