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SUMMARY:Pop Quiz: 1776
DESCRIPTION:Step back into the 18th century and put your detective skills to the test! Pop Quiz: 1776 takes you on a four-museum adventure to uncover surprising ways that life at Harvard was both similar to and—or different from —today. Would Harvard students in 1776 have known about the things we see and do today? Take a guess\, then search for specific objects across our four museums—the Harvard Museum of Natural History\, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments—to check your answers. \nPro tip: join us any Sunday–Friday 11:00 am–4:00 pm to access all four museums! \nCheck museum’s website for closure dates.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/pop-quiz-1776/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:Harvard Museum of Natural History\, Oxford Street 26\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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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/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave.\, North Andover\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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SUMMARY:Pop Quiz: 1776
DESCRIPTION:Step back into the 18th century and put your detective skills to the test! Pop Quiz: 1776 takes you on a four-museum adventure to uncover surprising ways that life at Harvard was both similar to and—or different from —today. Would Harvard students in 1776 have known about the things we see and do today? Take a guess\, then search for specific objects across our four museums—the Harvard Museum of Natural History\, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments—to check your answers. \nPro tip: join us any Sunday–Friday 11:00 am–4:00 pm to access all four museums! \nCheck museum’s website for closure dates.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/pop-quiz-1776/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:Harvard Museum of Natural History\, Oxford Street 26\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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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/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave.\, North Andover\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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SUMMARY:Reenactment of the Battle of the Hannah & Nautilus and Hale Farm Muster
DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Beverly as it celebrates the 400th anniversary of its founding! The Beverly 400+ committee will bring the events of October 10\, 1775 to life on both land and sea. The reenactment will feature:\n•	Two historic-style vessels portraying the Hannah and HMS Nautilus\n•	A live sea battle off Dane Street Beach\n•	Live cannon fire\n•	Colonial militia with muskets\n•	More than 30 local residents portraying townspeople\n•	Reenactors portraying British forces and colonial militia\n•	The Hannah coming ashore as townspeople and militia respond to the attack\n•	Plenty of action and activity along the shoreline as the story unfolds \nThe battle begins at 8:30 AM on Saturday\, October 10 and runs until approximately 11:00 AM\, rain or shine. Parking will be available at Lynch Park\, with shuttle service to and from Dane Street Beach.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/reenactment-of-the-battle-of-the-hannah-nautilus-and-hale-farm-muster/
LOCATION:Dane Street Beach\, Beverly\, MA\, 93 Lothrop Street\, Beverly\, 01915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors,Reenactment
ORGANIZER;CN="Beverly 400+":MAILTO:secretary@beverly400.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T083000
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SUMMARY:Reenactment of the Battle of the Hannah & Nautilus
DESCRIPTION:Join the Beverly 400+ committee as it brings the events of October 10\, 1775 to life on both land and sea. Our reenactment will feature: \n•	Two historic-style vessels portraying the Hannah and HMS Nautilus\n•	A live sea battle off Dane Street Beach\n•	Live cannon fire\n•	Colonial militia with muskets\n•	More than 30 local residents portraying townspeople\n•	Reenactors portraying British forces and colonial militia\n•	The Hannah coming ashore as townspeople and militia respond to the attack\n•	Plenty of action and activity along the shoreline as the story unfolds \nThe battle begins at 8:30 AM and runs until approximately 11:00 AM\, rain or shine. Parking will be available at Lynch Park\, with shuttle service to and from Dane Street Beach.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/reenactment-of-the-battle-of-the-hannah-nautilus/
LOCATION:Dane Street Beach\, 93 Lothrop Street\, BEVERLY\, MA\, 01915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T090000
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SUMMARY:Pop Quiz: 1776
DESCRIPTION:Step back into the 18th century and put your detective skills to the test! Pop Quiz: 1776 takes you on a four-museum adventure to uncover surprising ways that life at Harvard was both similar to and—or different from —today. Would Harvard students in 1776 have known about the things we see and do today? Take a guess\, then search for specific objects across our four museums—the Harvard Museum of Natural History\, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments—to check your answers. \nPro tip: join us any Sunday–Friday 11:00 am–4:00 pm to access all four museums! \nCheck museum’s website for closure dates.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/pop-quiz-1776/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Harvard Museum of Natural History\, Oxford Street 26\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T100000
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SUMMARY:Newburyport’s Revolution: From High Street to the Waterfront
DESCRIPTION:A walking tour starting from the 1808 Cushing House down State Street into the heart of Newburyport while learning about the Revolution. \nJoin noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth for a walk from the 1808 Cushing House down State Street into the commercial and maritime heart of Newburyport. Hear how taverns\, merchant mansions\, privateering fortunes\, shipmasters\, and public spaces helped shape the city during the American Revolution. Along the way\, discover Tristram Dalton\, Patrick and Nathaniel Tracy\, the Wolfe Tavern\, the Marine Society\, and Market Square\, while tracing how later fires\, urban renewal\, and preservation reshaped the streets where Revolutionary Newburyport unfolded.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/newburyports-revolution-from-high-street-to-the-waterfront-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T104500
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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/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Robert Gould Shaw & 54th Regiment Monument]\, Tremont Street 139\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T211627Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Quincy Women
DESCRIPTION:This special tour looks at the years leading up to and during the American Revolution through the eyes and words of the women of the Quincy family. Through their letters and diaries\, learn how the war affected the day-to-day lives of the family of Josiah and Ann Quincy\, including their daughters Hannah\, Betsy\, and Nancy\, and daughter-in-law Abigail. The high social standing of the Quincy family and their many connections meant these women interacted with well-known figures like John and Abigail Adams\, Benjamin Franklin\, and the Marquis de Lafayette. Discover how this historic time affected the legacy that future generations of Quincy women would shape and protect. \nHistoric New England Members $15; Nonmembers $20. \nPlease call (617) 994-5930 for more information.  \nAccessibility Considerations: There are two flights on stairs on this tour.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolutionary-quincy-women/2026-10-10/
LOCATION:Historic New England – Quincy House\, Muirhead Street 20\, Quincy\, Massachusetts\, 02170\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T090000
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SUMMARY:Pop Quiz: 1776
DESCRIPTION:Step back into the 18th century and put your detective skills to the test! Pop Quiz: 1776 takes you on a four-museum adventure to uncover surprising ways that life at Harvard was both similar to and—or different from —today. Would Harvard students in 1776 have known about the things we see and do today? Take a guess\, then search for specific objects across our four museums—the Harvard Museum of Natural History\, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments—to check your answers. \nPro tip: join us any Sunday–Friday 11:00 am–4:00 pm to access all four museums! \nCheck museum’s website for closure dates.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/pop-quiz-1776/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:Harvard Museum of Natural History\, Oxford Street 26\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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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/2026-10-11/
LOCATION:Robert Gould Shaw & 54th Regiment Monument]\, Tremont Street 139\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T170000
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SUMMARY:Pop Quiz: 1776
DESCRIPTION:Step back into the 18th century and put your detective skills to the test! Pop Quiz: 1776 takes you on a four-museum adventure to uncover surprising ways that life at Harvard was both similar to and—or different from —today. Would Harvard students in 1776 have known about the things we see and do today? Take a guess\, then search for specific objects across our four museums—the Harvard Museum of Natural History\, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments—to check your answers. \nPro tip: join us any Sunday–Friday 11:00 am–4:00 pm to access all four museums! \nCheck museum’s website for closure dates.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/pop-quiz-1776/2026-10-12/
LOCATION:Harvard Museum of Natural History\, Oxford Street 26\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T140000
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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/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave.\, North Andover\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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SUMMARY:Pop Quiz: 1776
DESCRIPTION:Step back into the 18th century and put your detective skills to the test! Pop Quiz: 1776 takes you on a four-museum adventure to uncover surprising ways that life at Harvard was both similar to and—or different from —today. Would Harvard students in 1776 have known about the things we see and do today? Take a guess\, then search for specific objects across our four museums—the Harvard Museum of Natural History\, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments—to check your answers. \nPro tip: join us any Sunday–Friday 11:00 am–4:00 pm to access all four museums! \nCheck museum’s website for closure dates.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/pop-quiz-1776/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:Harvard Museum of Natural History\, Oxford Street 26\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-aspirations-of-ordinary-people-stories-of-the-american-revolution-from-a-local-perspective/2026-10-14/
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SUMMARY:Pop Quiz: 1776
DESCRIPTION:Step back into the 18th century and put your detective skills to the test! Pop Quiz: 1776 takes you on a four-museum adventure to uncover surprising ways that life at Harvard was both similar to and—or different from —today. Would Harvard students in 1776 have known about the things we see and do today? Take a guess\, then search for specific objects across our four museums—the Harvard Museum of Natural History\, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments—to check your answers. \nPro tip: join us any Sunday–Friday 11:00 am–4:00 pm to access all four museums! \nCheck museum’s website for closure dates.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/pop-quiz-1776/2026-10-14/
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SUMMARY:The Aspirations of Ordinary People - Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective
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URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-aspirations-of-ordinary-people-stories-of-the-american-revolution-from-a-local-perspective/2026-10-15/
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SUMMARY:Pop Quiz: 1776
DESCRIPTION:Step back into the 18th century and put your detective skills to the test! Pop Quiz: 1776 takes you on a four-museum adventure to uncover surprising ways that life at Harvard was both similar to and—or different from —today. Would Harvard students in 1776 have known about the things we see and do today? Take a guess\, then search for specific objects across our four museums—the Harvard Museum of Natural History\, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments—to check your answers. \nPro tip: join us any Sunday–Friday 11:00 am–4:00 pm to access all four museums! \nCheck museum’s website for closure dates.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/pop-quiz-1776/2026-10-15/
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SUMMARY:The Aspirations of Ordinary People - Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective
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URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-aspirations-of-ordinary-people-stories-of-the-american-revolution-from-a-local-perspective/2026-10-16/
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SUMMARY:Pop Quiz: 1776
DESCRIPTION:Step back into the 18th century and put your detective skills to the test! Pop Quiz: 1776 takes you on a four-museum adventure to uncover surprising ways that life at Harvard was both similar to and—or different from —today. Would Harvard students in 1776 have known about the things we see and do today? Take a guess\, then search for specific objects across our four museums—the Harvard Museum of Natural History\, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments—to check your answers. \nPro tip: join us any Sunday–Friday 11:00 am–4:00 pm to access all four museums! \nCheck museum’s website for closure dates.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/pop-quiz-1776/2026-10-16/
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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/2026-10-17/
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SUMMARY:Pop Quiz: 1776
DESCRIPTION:Step back into the 18th century and put your detective skills to the test! Pop Quiz: 1776 takes you on a four-museum adventure to uncover surprising ways that life at Harvard was both similar to and—or different from —today. Would Harvard students in 1776 have known about the things we see and do today? Take a guess\, then search for specific objects across our four museums—the Harvard Museum of Natural History\, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments—to check your answers. \nPro tip: join us any Sunday–Friday 11:00 am–4:00 pm to access all four museums! \nCheck museum’s website for closure dates.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/pop-quiz-1776/2026-10-17/
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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/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Robert Gould Shaw & 54th Regiment Monument]\, Tremont Street 139\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Reenactment
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SUMMARY:John Dickson American Government- Mid term Elections and Vital Issues
DESCRIPTION:Monomoy Regional High School social studies teacher John Dickson has been named Teacher of the Year by the American Lawyers Alliance. The national recognition stems from Dickson’s contribution in educating students on law-related education in his civic classes. His civics course centers on the Constitution\, law making and public policy\, emphasizing the importance of Massachusetts in the ratification process\, and just how contentious that convention was.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/john-dickson-american-government-mid-term-elections-and-vital-issues/
LOCATION:Brewster Ladies’ Library\, 1822 Main Street\, Brewster\, MA\, 02631\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pop Quiz: 1776
DESCRIPTION:Step back into the 18th century and put your detective skills to the test! Pop Quiz: 1776 takes you on a four-museum adventure to uncover surprising ways that life at Harvard was both similar to and—or different from —today. Would Harvard students in 1776 have known about the things we see and do today? Take a guess\, then search for specific objects across our four museums—the Harvard Museum of Natural History\, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments—to check your answers. \nPro tip: join us any Sunday–Friday 11:00 am–4:00 pm to access all four museums! \nCheck museum’s website for closure dates.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/pop-quiz-1776/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Harvard Museum of Natural History\, Oxford Street 26\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
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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/2026-10-18/
LOCATION:Robert Gould Shaw & 54th Regiment Monument]\, Tremont Street 139\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02111\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pop Quiz: 1776
DESCRIPTION:Step back into the 18th century and put your detective skills to the test! Pop Quiz: 1776 takes you on a four-museum adventure to uncover surprising ways that life at Harvard was both similar to and—or different from —today. Would Harvard students in 1776 have known about the things we see and do today? Take a guess\, then search for specific objects across our four museums—the Harvard Museum of Natural History\, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments—to check your answers. \nPro tip: join us any Sunday–Friday 11:00 am–4:00 pm to access all four museums! \nCheck museum’s website for closure dates.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/pop-quiz-1776/2026-10-19/
LOCATION:Harvard Museum of Natural History\, Oxford Street 26\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
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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/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave.\, North Andover\, 01845\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pop Quiz: 1776
DESCRIPTION:Step back into the 18th century and put your detective skills to the test! Pop Quiz: 1776 takes you on a four-museum adventure to uncover surprising ways that life at Harvard was both similar to and—or different from —today. Would Harvard students in 1776 have known about the things we see and do today? Take a guess\, then search for specific objects across our four museums—the Harvard Museum of Natural History\, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments—to check your answers. \nPro tip: join us any Sunday–Friday 11:00 am–4:00 pm to access all four museums! \nCheck museum’s website for closure dates.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/pop-quiz-1776/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:Harvard Museum of Natural History\, Oxford Street 26\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
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