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SUMMARY:Vineyard Preservation Trust: Presidents for Kids at The Carnegie
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Edgartown\, Martha’s Vineyard\, at The Carnegie Heritage Center for a free\, family-friendly interactive program introducing children to presidential history with Presidents For Kids founder\, Dan Scudder.  Presidents For Kids publishes fun and educational activity books for kids ages 5-10\, with series topics including Presidents\, First Ladies\, National Parks\, and more.  Drop by to learn fun facts about presidential history\, connect with the story of America’s 250th anniversary\, and sample the Presidents For Kids activity book series.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/vineyard-preservation-trust-presidents-for-kids-at-the-carnegie/
LOCATION:The Carnegie Heritage Center\, Edgartown\, MA\, North Water Street 58\, Edgartown\, Massachusetts\, 02539\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vineyard Preservation Trust":MAILTO:thecarnegie@mvpreservation.org
GEO:41.3904512;-70.5112029
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T150000
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CREATED:20260504T211627Z
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/2026-07-11/
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:20260711T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T162645
CREATED:20260331T151858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T151858Z
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SUMMARY:Vineyard Preservation Trust Walking Tour: Independence on Foot
DESCRIPTION:Meet historian Norah Van Riper in Edgartown\, Martha’s Vineyard\, for Independence on Foot\, a spirited walking tour exploring Martha’s Vineyard’s revolutionary past. Beginning at the Vincent House Museum\, this 90-minute walking tour connects Edgartown sites\, stories\, and civic ideals – bringing the Island’s role in the American Revolution and its independent spirit to life. Participating families receive a President’s for Kids activity book.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/vineyard-preservation-trust-walking-tour-independence-on-foot/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Vincent House\, Main Street 99\, Edgartown\, Massachusetts\, 02539\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vineyard Preservation Trust":MAILTO:thecarnegie@mvpreservation.org
GEO:41.3907859;-70.5157587
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Vincent House Main Street 99 Edgartown Massachusetts 02539 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 99:geo:-70.5157587,41.3907859
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T183000
DTSTAMP:20260513T162645
CREATED:20260508T202321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T202321Z
UID:10010583-1783789200-1783794600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Mohawk Trail Concerts Celebrates American Music
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 1970\, this chamber-music series takes advantage of the acoustically excellent sanctuary of the Charlemont Federated Church and celebrates music old and new. This year in honor of the nation’s birthday\, each concert will feature at least one piece by an American composer.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/mohawk-trail-concerts-celebrates-american-music-2/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Charlemont Federated Church\, Main Street 175\, Charlemont\, MA\, 01339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mohawk Trail Concerts":MAILTO:drtinky@earthlink.net
GEO:42.6282704;-72.8688036
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Charlemont Federated Church Main Street 175 Charlemont MA 01339 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 175:geo:-72.8688036,42.6282704
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T162645
CREATED:20260507T213244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T124420Z
UID:10010503-1783794600-1783801800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:A Stake in the Ground: 1774
DESCRIPTION:Staged at Historic Deerfield\, A Stake in the Ground: 1774 is a series of three site-specific plays\, set in Deerfield\, MA\, on the eve of the American Revolution. Each performance includes all three plays and will end with a post-show conversation.  \nIn the summer of 1774\, seeds of revolution begin to germinate in Deerfield when a Liberty Pole is brought to town. The characters in three new one-act plays explore the political divisions\, tangled family relations\, and the complexities of enslavement from all sides. Join this vibrant\, immersive examination of the historical split that will define America. \nProduced by Plays in Place\, written by Talya Kingston\, Valyn Lyric Turner\, and Patrick Gabridge\, and directed by Brianna Sloane\, “A Stake In The Ground: 1774” will be performed outdoors at the locations* near where the characters lived in the past\, including outside the Ashley House\, the Allen House\, and the Stebbins House. \nLocation & Logistics: The production is performed outdoors at the locations near where the characters lived in 1774\, including the Ashley House\, the Allen House\, and the Stebbins House. * \nWeather Policy: Shows take place rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather\, the production will move indoors to the Deerfield Community Center. \nAccessibility: Most performances (except for the weekend of July 31–August 2) are held outside. The audience will walk to each location along paved\, municipally-owned sidewalks and will be seated on folding chairs on grassy surfaces. \nJoin us for this vibrant and immersive exploration of the seeds of revolution!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/a-stake-in-the-ground-1774/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:historic deerfield\, 84B Old Main Street\, Deerfield\, Massachusetts\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T162645
CREATED:20260410T212308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T212308Z
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SUMMARY:Sail Boston Fireworks
DESCRIPTION:Fireworks will illuminate Boston Harbor and the Tall Ships below twice during Sail Boston. The fireworks will launch from a barge located off of Boston’s Fan Pier.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/sail-boston-fireworks/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Fan Pier\, Boston Harbor\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T162645
CREATED:20260505T165400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T165400Z
UID:10008384-1783854000-1799859600@massachusetts250.org
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/2026-07-12/
LOCATION:Historic New England – Eustis Estate\, 1424 Canton Avenue\, Milton\, 02186\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260712T163000
DTSTAMP:20260513T162645
CREATED:20260507T213244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T124420Z
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SUMMARY:A Stake in the Ground: 1774
DESCRIPTION:Staged at Historic Deerfield\, A Stake in the Ground: 1774 is a series of three site-specific plays\, set in Deerfield\, MA\, on the eve of the American Revolution. Each performance includes all three plays and will end with a post-show conversation.  \nIn the summer of 1774\, seeds of revolution begin to germinate in Deerfield when a Liberty Pole is brought to town. The characters in three new one-act plays explore the political divisions\, tangled family relations\, and the complexities of enslavement from all sides. Join this vibrant\, immersive examination of the historical split that will define America. \nProduced by Plays in Place\, written by Talya Kingston\, Valyn Lyric Turner\, and Patrick Gabridge\, and directed by Brianna Sloane\, “A Stake In The Ground: 1774” will be performed outdoors at the locations* near where the characters lived in the past\, including outside the Ashley House\, the Allen House\, and the Stebbins House. \nLocation & Logistics: The production is performed outdoors at the locations near where the characters lived in 1774\, including the Ashley House\, the Allen House\, and the Stebbins House. * \nWeather Policy: Shows take place rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather\, the production will move indoors to the Deerfield Community Center. \nAccessibility: Most performances (except for the weekend of July 31–August 2) are held outside. The audience will walk to each location along paved\, municipally-owned sidewalks and will be seated on folding chairs on grassy surfaces. \nJoin us for this vibrant and immersive exploration of the seeds of revolution!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/a-stake-in-the-ground-1774/2026-07-12/
LOCATION:historic deerfield\, 84B Old Main Street\, Deerfield\, Massachusetts\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T162645
CREATED:20260506T143629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T150022Z
UID:10010372-1784016000-1784037600@massachusetts250.org
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/2026-07-14/
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
GEO:42.6849808;-71.1136771
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T162645
CREATED:20260505T165026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T165026Z
UID:10008163-1784023200-1784037600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Sail Boston Cup
DESCRIPTION:In honor of the FIFA Wold Cup being played at Boston Stadium\, the Navy Tall Ship Crew and Cadets will play in a competitive 5 versus 5 Soccer Tournament in East Boston.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/sail-boston-cup/
LOCATION:Lopresti Park\, Sumner Street 33\, Boston\, MA\, 02128\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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GEO:42.3701659;-71.0436481
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lopresti Park Sumner Street 33 Boston MA 02128 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Sumner Street 33:geo:-71.0436481,42.3701659
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T190000
DTSTAMP:20260513T162645
CREATED:20260507T213319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T125725Z
UID:10010578-1784048400-1784055600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Vineyard Preservation Trust: 250 Years Later: Thoughts on the American Revolution with Nathaniel Philbrick
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Martha’s Vineyard Museum and the Vineyard Preservation Trust\, join acclaimed historian and bestselling author Nathaniel Philbrick for an evening at the Old Whaling Church. Known for works such as Bunker Hill\, Valiant Ambition\, and In the Heart of the Sea\, Philbrick brings fresh perspective to the American Revolution 250 years on. With an introduction by Maritime Historian\, Matthew Stackpole.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/vineyard-preservation-trust-250-years-later-thoughts-on-the-american-revolution-with-nathaniel-philbrick/
LOCATION:Vineyard Preservation Trust\, Old Whaling Church\, Main Street 89\, Edgartown\, Massachusetts\, 02539\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vineyard Preservation Trust":MAILTO:thecarnegie@mvpreservation.org
GEO:41.3905702;-70.5151729
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Vineyard Preservation Trust Old Whaling Church Main Street 89 Edgartown Massachusetts 02539 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 89:geo:-70.5151729,41.3905702
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T162645
CREATED:20260506T143629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T150022Z
UID:10010373-1784102400-1784124000@massachusetts250.org
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/2026-07-15/
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
GEO:42.6849808;-71.1136771
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T173000
DTSTAMP:20260513T162645
CREATED:20260331T151924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T151924Z
UID:10007284-1784131200-1784136600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Vineyard Preservation Trust: A Revolution Worn: Clothing that Marked Cultural Change in America
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Carnegie Heritage Center\, Edgartown\, Martha’s Vineyard\, for A Revolution Worn. From revolutionary-era liberty caps to modern protest fashion\, this illustrated talk with live models explores how clothing and etiquette have expressed cultural change across 250 years of American history. Presented by protocol expert Sharon-Frances “Shances” Moore\, the program reveals how what we wear reflects evolving social values.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/vineyard-preservation-trust-a-revolution-worn-clothing-that-marked-cultural-change-in-america/
LOCATION:The Carnegie Heritage Center\, North Water Street 58\, Edgartown\, Massachusetts\, 02539\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vineyard Preservation Trust":MAILTO:thecarnegie@mvpreservation.org
GEO:41.3904512;-70.5112029
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Carnegie Heritage Center North Water Street 58 Edgartown Massachusetts 02539 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=North Water Street 58:geo:-70.5112029,41.3904512
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T162645
CREATED:20260410T212308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T212308Z
UID:10008161-1784147400-1784152800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Sail Boston Fireworks
DESCRIPTION:Fireworks will illuminate Boston Harbor and the Tall Ships below twice during Sail Boston. The fireworks will launch from a barge located off of Boston’s Fan Pier.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/sail-boston-fireworks/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Fan Pier\, Boston Harbor\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T162645
CREATED:20260506T143629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T150022Z
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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/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave.\, North Andover\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_0006-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="North Andover Historical Society":MAILTO:educator@northandoverhistoricalsociety.org
GEO:42.6849808;-71.1136771
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T173000
DTSTAMP:20260513T162645
CREATED:20260224T202821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T202821Z
UID:10006605-1784217600-1784223000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Cape Cod and Islands in the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Cape Cod and Islands in the Revolution –A new illustrated book about the events of the Revolutionary War on Cape Cod and the Islands provides an overview of key events for our region between 1761 and 1783\, eventually leading to national Independence. An overview of highlights from the book will be presented as part of the observances of the 250th Anniversary of the United States—with an opportunity to purchase the book. \nJuly 16th\, 4pm \nTickets: $10 Museums on the Green members\, $20 non-member\, or donation-based ticket \nDavid S. Martin\, Ph.D. bio: \nDavid S. Martin\, Ph.D.\, is Professor/Dean Emeritus from Gallaudet University in Washington\, DC\, the world’s only university for deaf students. Previously a teacher\, school administrator\, and curriculum developer\, he holds a B.A. from Yale\, an Ed.M. from Harvard\, the Certificate of Advanced Study from Harvard\, and a Ph.D. from Boston College. \nIn retirement\, he is President of the Marstons Mills (Cape Cod) Historical Society\, Treasurer of the Yale Club of Cape Cod\, and active in the leadership of the Cape Cod Genealogical Society. He teaches part-time in the Master’s Program in Critical and Creative Thinking at the University of Massachusetts at Boston. He and his wife Susan reside in Marstons Mills.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/cape-cod-and-islands-in-the-revolution/
LOCATION:Falmouth Museums on the Green\, Palmer Avenue 55\, Falmouth\, MA\, 02540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Falmouth Museums on the Green":MAILTO:info@museumsonthegreen.org
GEO:41.555236;-70.6190536
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Falmouth Museums on the Green Palmer Avenue 55 Falmouth MA 02540 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Palmer Avenue 55:geo:-70.6190536,41.555236
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T162645
CREATED:20260421T164404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T164404Z
UID:10008345-1784226600-1784230200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Author James L. Nelson discusses his book "George Washington's Secret Navy"
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Topsfield Library’s Rev 250 programming marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, and with tall ships visiting Boston for Sail Boston 2026 \, we are excited to host author James L. Nelson to discuss his book George Washington’s Secret Navy. \nABOUT THE BOOK: In 1775\, General George Washington secretly armed a handful of small ships and sent them to sea against the world’s mightiest navy. This is the story of how America’s first commander-in-chief–whose previous military experience had been entirely on land–nursed the fledgling American Revolution through a season of stalemate by sending troops to sea. Mining previously overlooked sources\, James L. Nelson’s swiftly moving narrative shows that George Washington deliberately withheld knowledge of his tiny navy from the Continental Congress for more than two critical months\, and that he did so precisely because he knew Congress would not approve. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR: James L. Nelson was born and raised in Lewiston\, Maine and graduated from UCLA with a degree in motion picture/television production. Finding that despite being in Southern California\, it was a damp\, drizzly November in his soul\, Jim took the cure Melville recommended and decided to sail about a little and see the watery part of the world. For six years he worked on board traditional sailing ships\, but on turning thirty he realizing it would be easier to write about sailing rather than actually doing it. His career as a writer began in 1994 and he has since written more than twenty-five works of maritime fiction and history. He is the winner or the American Library Association/William Young Boyd Award and the Naval Order’s Samuel Eliot Morison Award. Nelson has lectured all over the country and appeared on the Discovery Channel\, History Channel\, National Geographic and BookTV. He currently lives\, writes and sails in Harpswell\, Maine\, with his former shipmate\, now wife Lisa and two of their four children.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/author-james-l-nelson-discusses-his-book-george-washingtons-secret-navy/
LOCATION:Topsfield Town Library\, 1 South Common St\, Topsfield\, MA\, 01983\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Topsfield Town Library":MAILTO:ask@topsfieldlibrary.org
GEO:42.6408809;-70.9496755
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Topsfield Town Library 1 South Common St Topsfield MA 01983 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 South Common St:geo:-70.9496755,42.6408809
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T193000
DTSTAMP:20260513T162645
CREATED:20260506T135328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T135328Z
UID:10010321-1784226600-1784230200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Popular Music & Veterans
DESCRIPTION:The Agawam Public Library is pleased to welcome back Jon and Li Waterman for an evening of live music and military history. In their program\, “Popular Music and Veterans”\, Jon and Li Waterman supplement their well-received “Roots of American Popular Music” program with an exploration through songs of some of the experiences and sacrifices of veterans throughout American history. The program consists of songs\, history\, and an accompanying slideshow pertaining to some of the experiences of veterans of World War I\, World War II\, the Civil War and other conflicts alongside the history of popular music in America. The program is part of the series “Live Music Making History Live.” \nAbout Sultana: Sultana is the acoustic duo of Jon and Li Waterman. Musician and songwriter Jon Waterman has been performing his original songs throughout his life. His music is influenced by intriguing characters and stories from history\, the roots of the music he loves\, and the diversity of the human experience. His song “Sultana” which tells the story of the Civil War steamboat disaster was selected to be featured at the Sultana museum in Marion\, AR. Waterman has presented his programs “A Journey Through the Roots of American Popular Music” and “History and Legends through Song” in venues around the country\, both in person and virtually. He has an M.A. in Popular Music History from Prescott College. Li is a classically trained guitarist and singer who formerly fronted the Rhode Island band Alien Tesh. She is also an artist and graduate of Museum School in Boston. \nThis program is sponsored by the Agawam Center Library Association. \nThurs. July 16 @ 6:30 pm at the Agawam Public Library\, 750 Cooper Street\, Agawam\, MA. Please register online at the Agawam Public Library’s website: https://agawamlibrary.libcal.com/event/15527763
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/popular-music-veterans/
LOCATION:Agawam Public Library\, Cooper Street 750\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Agawam Public Library":MAILTO:kfrost@agawamlibrary.org
GEO:42.0732063;-72.6432924
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Agawam Public Library Cooper Street 750 Agawam MA 01001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Cooper Street 750:geo:-72.6432924,42.0732063
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T162645
CREATED:20260505T150045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T150045Z
UID:10010302-1784226600-1784232000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Revolutionary Legacies | History Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Museum’s special exhibition\, Revolutionary Legacies\, with a special guided tour following a festive happy hour of wine\, beer\, and light refreshments in the Museum’s courtyard. Reflect on the nation’s founding principles\, their continuous reinterpretation over the past 250 years\, and consider what they mean today through textiles\, ceramics\, and relics from the 19th century.  \nYour ticket includes drinks outside in the courtyard before the tour\, which begins at 7:15 pm.  \n$15 Members | $25 Non-Members
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolutionary-legacies-history-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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GEO:42.457529;-71.3417985
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike Concord MA 01742 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=53 Cambridge Turnpike:geo:-71.3417985,42.457529
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T162645
CREATED:20260506T143629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T150022Z
UID:10010375-1784275200-1784296800@massachusetts250.org
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/2026-07-17/
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
GEO:42.6849808;-71.1136771
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T162645
CREATED:20260505T165400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T165400Z
UID:10008385-1784286000-1800291600@massachusetts250.org
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/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:Historic New England – Eustis Estate\, 1424 Canton Avenue\, Milton\, 02186\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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GEO:42.2315279;-71.1072939
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Historic New England – Eustis Estate 1424 Canton Avenue Milton 02186 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1424 Canton Avenue:geo:-71.1072939,42.2315279
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T162645
CREATED:20260331T151858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T151858Z
UID:10007287-1784296800-1791041400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Vineyard Preservation Trust Walking Tour: Independence on Foot
DESCRIPTION:Meet historian Norah Van Riper in Edgartown\, Martha’s Vineyard\, for Independence on Foot\, a spirited walking tour exploring Martha’s Vineyard’s revolutionary past. Beginning at the Vincent House Museum\, this 90-minute walking tour connects Edgartown sites\, stories\, and civic ideals – bringing the Island’s role in the American Revolution and its independent spirit to life. Participating families receive a President’s for Kids activity book.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/vineyard-preservation-trust-walking-tour-independence-on-foot/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:Vincent House\, Main Street 99\, Edgartown\, Massachusetts\, 02539\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vineyard Preservation Trust":MAILTO:thecarnegie@mvpreservation.org
GEO:41.3907859;-70.5157587
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Vincent House Main Street 99 Edgartown Massachusetts 02539 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 99:geo:-70.5157587,41.3907859
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T162645
CREATED:20260507T213244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T124420Z
UID:10010505-1784313000-1784320200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:A Stake in the Ground: 1774
DESCRIPTION:Staged at Historic Deerfield\, A Stake in the Ground: 1774 is a series of three site-specific plays\, set in Deerfield\, MA\, on the eve of the American Revolution. Each performance includes all three plays and will end with a post-show conversation.  \nIn the summer of 1774\, seeds of revolution begin to germinate in Deerfield when a Liberty Pole is brought to town. The characters in three new one-act plays explore the political divisions\, tangled family relations\, and the complexities of enslavement from all sides. Join this vibrant\, immersive examination of the historical split that will define America. \nProduced by Plays in Place\, written by Talya Kingston\, Valyn Lyric Turner\, and Patrick Gabridge\, and directed by Brianna Sloane\, “A Stake In The Ground: 1774” will be performed outdoors at the locations* near where the characters lived in the past\, including outside the Ashley House\, the Allen House\, and the Stebbins House. \nLocation & Logistics: The production is performed outdoors at the locations near where the characters lived in 1774\, including the Ashley House\, the Allen House\, and the Stebbins House. * \nWeather Policy: Shows take place rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather\, the production will move indoors to the Deerfield Community Center. \nAccessibility: Most performances (except for the weekend of July 31–August 2) are held outside. The audience will walk to each location along paved\, municipally-owned sidewalks and will be seated on folding chairs on grassy surfaces. \nJoin us for this vibrant and immersive exploration of the seeds of revolution!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/a-stake-in-the-ground-1774/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:historic deerfield\, 84B Old Main Street\, Deerfield\, Massachusetts\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Event
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GEO:42.5438365;-72.6042366
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=historic deerfield 84B Old Main Street Deerfield Massachusetts 01342 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=84B Old Main Street:geo:-72.6042366,42.5438365
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T162645
CREATED:20260506T143629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T150022Z
UID:10010376-1784361600-1784383200@massachusetts250.org
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/2026-07-18/
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
GEO:42.6849808;-71.1136771
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T162645
CREATED:20260326T215334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T215334Z
UID:10007271-1784368800-1784383200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Reading and Celebration of the Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the birth of our country with our community at the beautiful Greylock Glen Center\, situated at the base of Mount Greylock\, the tallest mountain in all of southern New England. Join other attendees while dressed in colonial era clothing.\nCommemorate and celebrate the birth of our country with our community through: \nReading the Declaration of Independence\nA 13 gun salute with the firing of a cannon\nDrum and fife band\nGames popular with children during the American Revolution\nColonial era cooking demonstration by the 18th Century Cook\nCommunity supper\nHandcrafted items offered for sale by local artisans\nFlags and copies of the Declaration of Independence will be handed out to attendees\nRaffle
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/reading-and-celebration-of-the-declaration-of-independence/
LOCATION:Greylock Glen Center\, Gould Road 165\, Adams\, Massachusetts\, 01220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Event,Outdoors,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/GreylockGlen.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="250 Celebration Committee of Adams and North Berkshire":MAILTO:info@250adams.com
GEO:42.6268519;-73.1436545
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Greylock Glen Center Gould Road 165 Adams Massachusetts 01220 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Gould Road 165:geo:-73.1436545,42.6268519
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T162645
CREATED:20260505T165400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T165400Z
UID:10008386-1784372400-1800378000@massachusetts250.org
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/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:Historic New England – Eustis Estate\, 1424 Canton Avenue\, Milton\, 02186\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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GEO:42.2315279;-71.1072939
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T162645
CREATED:20260331T151858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T151858Z
UID:10007288-1784383200-1791127800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Vineyard Preservation Trust Walking Tour: Independence on Foot
DESCRIPTION:Meet historian Norah Van Riper in Edgartown\, Martha’s Vineyard\, for Independence on Foot\, a spirited walking tour exploring Martha’s Vineyard’s revolutionary past. Beginning at the Vincent House Museum\, this 90-minute walking tour connects Edgartown sites\, stories\, and civic ideals – bringing the Island’s role in the American Revolution and its independent spirit to life. Participating families receive a President’s for Kids activity book.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/vineyard-preservation-trust-walking-tour-independence-on-foot/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:Vincent House\, Main Street 99\, Edgartown\, Massachusetts\, 02539\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vineyard Preservation Trust":MAILTO:thecarnegie@mvpreservation.org
GEO:41.3907859;-70.5157587
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Vincent House Main Street 99 Edgartown Massachusetts 02539 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 99:geo:-70.5157587,41.3907859
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T183000
DTSTAMP:20260513T162645
CREATED:20260508T202321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T202321Z
UID:10010584-1784394000-1784399400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Mohawk Trail Concerts Celebrates American Music
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 1970\, this chamber-music series takes advantage of the acoustically excellent sanctuary of the Charlemont Federated Church and celebrates music old and new. This year in honor of the nation’s birthday\, each concert will feature at least one piece by an American composer.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/mohawk-trail-concerts-celebrates-american-music-2/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:Charlemont Federated Church\, Main Street 175\, Charlemont\, MA\, 01339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mohawk Trail Concerts":MAILTO:drtinky@earthlink.net
GEO:42.6282704;-72.8688036
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Charlemont Federated Church Main Street 175 Charlemont MA 01339 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 175:geo:-72.8688036,42.6282704
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T162645
CREATED:20260507T213244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T124420Z
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SUMMARY:A Stake in the Ground: 1774
DESCRIPTION:Staged at Historic Deerfield\, A Stake in the Ground: 1774 is a series of three site-specific plays\, set in Deerfield\, MA\, on the eve of the American Revolution. Each performance includes all three plays and will end with a post-show conversation.  \nIn the summer of 1774\, seeds of revolution begin to germinate in Deerfield when a Liberty Pole is brought to town. The characters in three new one-act plays explore the political divisions\, tangled family relations\, and the complexities of enslavement from all sides. Join this vibrant\, immersive examination of the historical split that will define America. \nProduced by Plays in Place\, written by Talya Kingston\, Valyn Lyric Turner\, and Patrick Gabridge\, and directed by Brianna Sloane\, “A Stake In The Ground: 1774” will be performed outdoors at the locations* near where the characters lived in the past\, including outside the Ashley House\, the Allen House\, and the Stebbins House. \nLocation & Logistics: The production is performed outdoors at the locations near where the characters lived in 1774\, including the Ashley House\, the Allen House\, and the Stebbins House. * \nWeather Policy: Shows take place rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather\, the production will move indoors to the Deerfield Community Center. \nAccessibility: Most performances (except for the weekend of July 31–August 2) are held outside. The audience will walk to each location along paved\, municipally-owned sidewalks and will be seated on folding chairs on grassy surfaces. \nJoin us for this vibrant and immersive exploration of the seeds of revolution!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/a-stake-in-the-ground-1774/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:historic deerfield\, 84B Old Main Street\, Deerfield\, Massachusetts\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Event
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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/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:Historic New England – Eustis Estate\, 1424 Canton Avenue\, Milton\, 02186\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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