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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T140000
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SUMMARY:Knox Trail 250 – Roxbury
DESCRIPTION:On July 4\, 2026\, our nation will celebrate the semiquincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Leading up to this historic birthday Revolution 250 was created. In keeping with this celebratory campaign\, it is with great enthusiasm that we present the momentous commemoration of this country’s founding\, Knox Trail 250. This sequenced program is designed to represent the Henry Knox Noble Train of Artillery of 1776\, the catalyst for what we now recognize in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as Evacuation Day. \nIn Massachusetts\, starting in Great Barrington\, going through over 33 towns\, a simulation of the journey would be celebrated in designated hubs. \nThis sequenced parade of regional recognition will incorporate the invitation and participation of town managers\, local historians\, celebrating the commemoration and respective connections in the Noble Trail of Artillery. \nROXBURY\nSaturday\, March 7\, 2026\nFirst Church in Roxbury \nBOSTON\nTuesday\, March 17\, 2026\nDorchester Heights
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/knox-trail-250-roxbury/
LOCATION:First Church in Roxbury\, Putnam Street 10\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T214917
CREATED:20260211T174502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T174502Z
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SUMMARY:God of Our Fathers: Mighty Miracles of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:March 7\, 2026 at 3:30 pm\nPerforming Arts Center\, Brewster\nAmerica 250 Series\nIn Person & Livestreamed\nThe Miracle at Dorchester Heights\, Independence\, and American Values\nPresented by Larkin Spivey\, decorated Vietnam veteran\, historian\, and author \nJoin us for a year-long a series of monthly lectures celebrating God’s miraculous acts during our nation’s fight for Independence. Each lecture highlights key moments of divine intervention that took place during the Revolutionary War. Free admission for all!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/god-of-our-fathers-mighty-miracles-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center\, Southern Eagle Cartway 95\, Brewster\, Massachusetts\, 02631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arts Empowering Life":MAILTO:publicity@artsempoweringlife.org
GEO:41.7797451;-70.0123384
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center Southern Eagle Cartway 95 Brewster Massachusetts 02631 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Southern Eagle Cartway 95:geo:-70.0123384,41.7797451
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T183000
DTSTAMP:20260424T214917
CREATED:20260218T185003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T185003Z
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SUMMARY:LOCAL HISTORY GUILD | Revolution in Old Dartmouth
DESCRIPTION:As the U.S. marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary War\, local historians have delved deeply into the history of the Revolution in Old Dartmouth. Different approaches reveal new and exciting stories related to the 1770s and 1780s in the areas now called Westport\, Dartmouth\, New Bedford\, Fairhaven\, and Acushnet. Join us this March at a virtual program to discuss their projects and the stories they have uncovered. \nLocal History Guild is the NBWM’s quarterly Zoom program\, an informal discussion about art\, history\, science and culture related to the museum’s mission\, collection\, and the surrounding region. In this edition of the program\, we will be joined by Jenny O’Neill (Executive Director\, Westport Historical Society)\, Diane Gilbert (President\, Dartmouth Heritage Preservation Trust)\, Jonathan Lane (Executive Director\, Revolution 250)\, and Judith Lund (Curator Emerita\, New Bedford Whaling Museum) in a discussion that will help listeners take a deeper dive into the past. \nJonathan Lane is Executive Director of Revolution 250 and has more than 30 years of experience in public history\, tourism and cultural programming. . While his employment has led him to many leading institutions\, including Plimoth-Patuxet\, the American Antiquarian Society\, Berklee College of Music and the Massachusetts Historical Society\, his historical studies have taken him to libraries and archives throughout the U.S. and United Kingdom. He is the author of a monograph on songs for British Soldiers in the 18th century\, and is the editor of “From the Potomac to the Etowah\, the Civil War Correspondence of Alonzo Hall Quint.” \nDiane Gilbert is the president of the Dartmouth Heritage Preservation Trust (DHPT) and with a board of directors has managed the 1762 Elihu Akin House since 2008. She is a self-taught life-long learner in historic preservation and has directed the preservation efforts of the Akin House on the corner of Dartmouth and Rockland Streets. She has curated art exhibitions at the New Bedford Art Museum\, served on the Dartmouth Select Board and the Dartmouth Historical Commission\, and was a volunteer docent at the NBWM for over ten years. \nJenny O’Neill is the Executive Director of the Westport Historical Society. She has been immersed in the history of Westport for nearly two decades and has been a key player in the restoration of the Handy House\, and most recently\, in the rehabilitation of the historical society’s headquarters\, the Bell School\, which in late 2025 reopened as the freshly reimagined Westport History Center. She is a citizen of the world with roots in Australia and the United Kingdom\, and currently resides in Fairhaven. \nJudith N. Lund is an independent historian and Curator Emerita of the New Bedford Whaling Museum. She has researched extensively and published such volumes as Whaling Masters and Whaling Voyages Sailing from American Ports (2001) and with Beverly Glennon\, Greetings from Dartmouth Massachusetts (2003).
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/local-history-guild-revolution-in-old-dartmouth/
LOCATION:Virtual Program\, North Washington Square 19 1/2\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Bedford Whaling Museum":MAILTO:communication@whalingmuseum.org
GEO:42.5236176;-70.890956
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T214917
CREATED:20260130T170637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T170637Z
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SUMMARY:The Siege of Boston - An Ending and Beginning
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual talk exploring the Siege of Boston – its origins\, impacts\, and conclusion – and how the departure of the British Military from Boston would influence the pivotal year of 1776 and what became the Revolutionary War. \nVirtual: Please register with the Boston Public Library (https://bpl.libcal.com/event/16163728).
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-siege-of-boston-an-ending-and-beginning/
LOCATION:Virtual Program\, North Washington Square 19 1/2\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,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:20260311T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T214917
CREATED:20260303T185302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T185302Z
UID:10007175-1773253800-1773259200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Exclusive: 'In Search of Phillis Wheatley Peters' Director Talk & Screening
DESCRIPTION:Explore the story of Phillis Wheatley Peters—her genius\, her defiance\, and the love that stood with her against extraordinary odds. \n‘In Search of Phillis Wheatley Peters’ Director Talk and Screening. An Exclusive Museum of Old Newbury Event (MA250 Programming)\nJoin us for a special screening and conversation with the filmmakers as part of the Museum of Old Newbury’s MA250 series. \nIn September\, the Museum of Old Newbury hosted Askew Pictures\, a dynamic international documentary film team led by Leslie Askew\, producer and director of projects for SBS\, National Geographic\, Al Jazeera\, CBS\, BET\, PBS\, History Channel\, and CNN (including the award-winning CNN Heroes). During that visit\, Askew interviewed Newburyport resident Kabria Baumgartner\, who appears throughout the film. \nAfter the film’s premiere to a packed house at the Museum of African American History in Boston\, we were thrilled when Askew Pictures offered to bring the film to Newburyport for a screening in our museum. We’re proud to feature this program as part of MA250 programming\, as the film highlights Phillis Wheatley’s belief in the Revolutionary cause and the era’s urgent\, unfinished promises of liberty.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/exclusive-in-search-of-phillis-wheatley-peters-director-talk-screening/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Commemoration,Event,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Old Newbury":MAILTO:info@newburyhistory.org
GEO:42.8066378;-70.8703149
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T214917
CREATED:20260303T185611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T185611Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk: What Kind of Nation?
DESCRIPTION:Join Chief Historian Kanisorn Wongsrichanalai for “What Kind of Nation?”\, a gallery talk on the exhibition 1776: Declaring Independence. Visitors are invited to explore the rest of the exhibition and ask questions. Attendance is free. \nPlease visit here to register: https://www.masshist.org/events/gallery-talk-march-12-2026
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/gallery-talk-what-kind-of-nation/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Historical Society":MAILTO:communications@masshist.org
GEO:42.3464046;-71.0898925
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T214917
CREATED:20260218T160827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T160827Z
UID:10006277-1773338400-1773343800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Travels with George: In Search of Washington and His Legacy
DESCRIPTION:To mark the 250th anniversaries of the American Revolution and the founding of the United States\, a coalition of local non-profits and government agencies will present Washington in American Memory\, a seven-part speaker series. \nRetrace George Washington’s post-inaugural journeys and explore how he sought to unite a fragile new nation\, featuring: \n-Peter Drummey\, Chief Historian of the Massachusetts Historical Society (Ret.)\n-Nathaniel Philbrick\, author of “Travels with George: In Search of Washington and His Legacy\,” along with many other New York Times bestselling books
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/travels-with-george-in-search-of-washington-and-his-legacy/
LOCATION:Cambridge Public Library\, Broadway 449\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Park Service":MAILTO:mark_powell@nps.gov
GEO:42.3737951;-71.1101296
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cambridge Public Library Broadway 449 Cambridge Massachusetts 02138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Broadway 449:geo:-71.1101296,42.3737951
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T214917
CREATED:20260130T171355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T171355Z
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SUMMARY:Dorchester Heights Remembrance Illumination
DESCRIPTION:Come together for an evening of remembrance at Dorchester Heights. This luminaria event invites visitors to pause\, reflect\, and connect with a turning point in the American Revolution. Two thousand luminaria will illuminate the fully restored national landmark to honor the legacy of Evacuation Day\, which marks the end of the Siege of Boston. \nAs you walk through the grounds\, consider the thousands of lives affected by the siege; from the Continental Army soldiers who fortified and held this hill for the cause liberty to the Boston residents who persevered under occupation and uncertainty. \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/dorchester-heights-remembrance-illumination/
LOCATION:Dorchester Heights Monument and Grounds\, 95R G St\, Boston\, 02127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Parks of Boston":MAILTO:mark_powell@nps.gov
GEO:42.3328715;-71.0457744
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dorchester Heights Monument and Grounds 95R G St Boston 02127 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=95R G St:geo:-71.0457744,42.3328715
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260424T214917
CREATED:20260306T204904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T204904Z
UID:10007189-1773482400-1773489600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:St. Patrick’s Day or Evacuation Day or both?
DESCRIPTION:Please join Mike Manning\, South Boston native and amateur military historian\, in a discussion of “Evacuation Day” and its 250th anniversary \nJoin South Boston native and amateur military historian Mike Manning for an engaging\, in-person discussion exploring the history and meaning of Evacuation Day alongside St. Patrick’s Day. This educational program covers key topics from the Revolutionary War through the British evacuation of Boston\, including the “Noble Train of Artillery\,” the British fleet\, parley negotiations\, and the war’s progression beyond Boston. \nThe discussion offers a unique chance to reflect on how these two March traditions intersect — from Boston’s 1776 British evacuation to the city’s celebrated Irish heritage — making it a compelling prelude to Evacuation Day and St. Patrick’s Day observances. \nTopics include:\n1.) A brief history of the Revolutionary War to December\, 1775. \n2.) A Return to Fort Ticonderoga \n3.) The “Noble Train of Artillery” \n4.) The British fleet in Boston \n5.) The Parley \n6.) The Evacuation \n7.) The War shifts south to New York and New Jersey
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/st-patricks-day-or-evacuation-day-or-both/
LOCATION:boston marriott long wharf\, State Street 296\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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GEO:42.3600938;-71.0510697
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T214917
CREATED:20260130T171438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T171438Z
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SUMMARY:Encampment & Open Monument Climb
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time at Dorchester Heights and experience an American Revolution era artillery encampment brought to life. See authentic cannons up close and learn about the British evacuation of Boston in 1776. This hands-on\, family-friendly program offers a vivid look at the technology and teamwork that helped change the course of American history. Visitors will also have the opportunity to climb the newly restored Dorchester Heights Monument for sweeping views of the harbor and city skyline. \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/encampment-open-monument-climb/
LOCATION:Dorchester Heights Monument and Grounds\, 95R G St\, Boston\, 02127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Parks of Boston":MAILTO:mark_powell@nps.gov
GEO:42.3328715;-71.0457744
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T214917
CREATED:20260218T154116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T154116Z
UID:10006274-1773493200-1773496800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Battle of Saratoga: The Glorious Successes of our Arms in the North
DESCRIPTION:On October 17\, an entire British army surrendered for the first time in remote upstate New York. Discover how the American Northern Army successfully stopped a British invasion from Canada during the Saratoga Campaign of 1777. Garrett Cloer\, Program Manager for Interpretation and Visitor Experience at Saratoga National Historical Park joins us to discuss one of the pivotal moments of the Revolutionary War.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-battle-of-saratoga-the-glorious-successes-of-our-arms-in-the-north/
LOCATION:Springfield Armory National Historic Site\, One Armory Square\, Springfield\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Springfield Armory National Historic Site":MAILTO:spar_interpretation@nps.gov
GEO:42.1073251;-72.5813903
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T214917
CREATED:20260224T203535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T203535Z
UID:10006609-1773493200-1773498600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Night Everything Changed  ...  Yarmouth at the Heights
DESCRIPTION:One of the most strategic and decisive victories of the Revolutionary War\, the bold action of Patriots (including men of Yarmouth) at Dorchester Heights fooled the British navy into ending its siege of Boston\, fleeing on March 17\, 1776. Come see and hear the stories in an interactive portrayal of “Yarmouth Patriots” who were part of that historic night. This is a free\, family friendly event\, but seating is limited. Please register.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-night-everything-changed-yarmouth-at-the-heights-2/
LOCATION:Thacher Hall\, Main Street 266\, Yarmouth\, MA\, 02675\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Reenactment,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Historical Society of Old Yarmouth":MAILTO:info@hsoy.org
GEO:41.7060344;-70.2437005
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T214917
CREATED:20260224T154337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T154337Z
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Submit Clapp Baker\, in commemoration of Evacuation Day
DESCRIPTION:Through the magic of time travel\, the Dorchester Historical Society welcomes Submit Clapp Baker\, who lived from 1749 to 1836\, and is portrayed by DHS board member Karen McNutt. Middie Baker will share her vivid memories of events\, people\, and Dorchester life in the second half of the 18th century. Her recollections include the complicated and secretive activities relating to the fortification of Dorchester Heights\, which convinced the British to abandon their occupation of Boston\, on March 17\, 1776\, departing without a shot being fired. All ages are welcome to this engaging program\, which takes place in the Society’s 1806 William Clapp House in Dorchester..
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/a-conversation-with-submit-clapp-baker-in-commemoration-of-evacuation-day/
LOCATION:Dorchester Historical Society\, Boston Street 195\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Drama,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dorchester Historical Society":MAILTO:info@dorchesterhistoricalsociety.org
GEO:42.3232719;-71.0608483
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T214917
CREATED:20260311T171629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T171629Z
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SUMMARY:Knox Trail 250 - Boston
DESCRIPTION:On July 4\, 2026\, our nation will celebrate the semiquincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Leading up to this historic birthday Revolution 250 was created. In keeping with this celebratory campaign\, it is with great enthusiasm that we present the momentous commemoration of this country’s founding\, Knox Trail 250. This sequenced program is designed to represent the Henry Knox Noble Train of Artillery of 1776\, the catalyst for what we now recognize in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as Evacuation Day. \nIn Massachusetts\, starting in Great Barrington\, going through over 33 towns\, a simulation of the journey would be celebrated in designated hubs. \nThis sequenced parade of regional recognition will incorporate the invitation and participation of town managers\, local historians\, celebrating the commemoration and respective connections in the Noble Trail of Artillery. \nBOSTON\nTuesday\, March 17\, 2026\nDorchester Heights
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/knox-trail-250-boston/
LOCATION:Dorchester Heights Monument and Grounds\, 95R G St\, Boston\, 02127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T214917
CREATED:20260211T173102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T173102Z
UID:10004430-1773856800-1773862200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Calligraphy that Inspired a Nation: Learn to Write like America’s founders
DESCRIPTION:Who was the calligrapher that wrote the Declaration of Independence? How did they write during the American Revolution? What tools did they use? What lettering style? Can I write like they did? \nWe will explore these questions and more in this hands-on 90-minute program with calligrapher\, Debby Reelitz! Participants will get the opportunity to write in script\, use a dip nib and ink and scribe a line from the Declaration of Independence. \nFor almost 30 years\, Debby Reelitz has been a professional calligrapher\, creating awards\, gifts\, commissions\, chalkboards\, writing on walls\, engraving\, teaching and much more.\nSponsored by the Friends of the Bigelow Library in Partnership with Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/calligraphy-that-inspired-a-nation-learn-to-write-like-americas-founders/
LOCATION:Bigelow Free Public Library\, 54 Walnut St\, Clinton\, MA\, 01510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bigelow Fre Public Library":MAILTO:illcl@cwmars.org
GEO:42.4174145;-71.6833522
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bigelow Free Public Library 54 Walnut St Clinton MA 01510 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=54 Walnut St:geo:-71.6833522,42.4174145
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T214917
CREATED:20260211T174224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T151306Z
UID:10004414-1773907200-1773939600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Agawam Historical Association Spring Meeting - Abigail Adams: Liberty & Legacy
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to attend the Spring meeting of the Agawam Historical Association\, when Sheryl Faye will portray Abigail Adams in “Abigail Adams – Liberty & Legacy.” \nSometimes considered a founder of the REPUBLIC\, Abigail Adams is now designated the First second lady and the Second First lady of the UNITED STATES. \nAdams’ life is one of the most documented of the first ladies: she is remembered for the many letters she wrote to her husband while he stayed in Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, during the Continental Congresses. John frequently sought the advice of Abigail on many matters\, and their letters are filled with intellectual discussions on government and politics. In one of her more famous letters she implores her husband and his colleagues\, all of whom were male\, to\, “…remember the ladies…If particular care and attention is not paid to the Ladies we are determined to foment a Rebellion\, and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice\, or Representation.” Her letters also serve as eyewitness accounts of the American Revolutionary War home front. \nSheryl Faye has masterfully brought to life important historical women in performances across the United States. Her captivating one-woman shows immerse audiences in a multimedia experience that inspires viewers and sparks their interest to explore more. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/agawam-historical-association-spring-meeting-abigail-adams-liberty-legacy/2026-03-19/1/
LOCATION:Captain Charles Leonard House\, 663 Main Street\, Agawam\, 01001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Event,Speakers,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Agawam Historical Association":MAILTO:1855@agawamhistory.org
GEO:42.0707941;-72.6142651
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Captain Charles Leonard House 663 Main Street Agawam 01001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=663 Main Street:geo:-72.6142651,42.0707941
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T214917
CREATED:20260218T154815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T154815Z
UID:10006275-1773943200-1773948600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:After Evacuation: What Came Next for General Washington and the American Colonies
DESCRIPTION:On March 17\, 1776\, the British military pulled out of Boston\, giving General George Washington his first victory of the Revolutionary War. Already\, however\, he was positioning the Continental Army for the redcoats to return. Meanwhile\, the political atmosphere had changed\, sending the thirteen colonies in a new direction. This year’s annual Evacuation Day talk at Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters NHS explores how much changed during the siege and what lay ahead as the Washingtons left Cambridge. \nJ.L. Bell is the author of The Road to Concord: How Four Stolen Cannon Ignited the Revolutionary War and proprietor of Boston1775.net. \nThis annual event is made possible by the Friends of the Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters\, Inc.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/after-evacuation-what-came-next-for-general-washington-and-the-american-colonies/
LOCATION:Longfellow House-Washington Headquarters\, Brattle Street 105\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Evac-Day-Lecture.png
ORGANIZER;CN="National Park Service":MAILTO:mark_powell@nps.gov
GEO:42.377391;-71.1264099
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Longfellow House-Washington Headquarters Brattle Street 105 Cambridge Massachusetts 02138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Brattle Street 105:geo:-71.1264099,42.377391
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T214918
CREATED:20260211T174224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T151306Z
UID:10004415-1773945000-1773950400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Agawam Historical Association Spring Meeting - Abigail Adams: Liberty & Legacy
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to attend the Spring meeting of the Agawam Historical Association\, when Sheryl Faye will portray Abigail Adams in “Abigail Adams – Liberty & Legacy.” \nSometimes considered a founder of the REPUBLIC\, Abigail Adams is now designated the First second lady and the Second First lady of the UNITED STATES. \nAdams’ life is one of the most documented of the first ladies: she is remembered for the many letters she wrote to her husband while he stayed in Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania\, during the Continental Congresses. John frequently sought the advice of Abigail on many matters\, and their letters are filled with intellectual discussions on government and politics. In one of her more famous letters she implores her husband and his colleagues\, all of whom were male\, to\, “…remember the ladies…If particular care and attention is not paid to the Ladies we are determined to foment a Rebellion\, and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice\, or Representation.” Her letters also serve as eyewitness accounts of the American Revolutionary War home front. \nSheryl Faye has masterfully brought to life important historical women in performances across the United States. Her captivating one-woman shows immerse audiences in a multimedia experience that inspires viewers and sparks their interest to explore more. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/agawam-historical-association-spring-meeting-abigail-adams-liberty-legacy/2026-03-19/2/
LOCATION:Captain Charles Leonard House\, 663 Main Street\, Agawam\, 01001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Event,Speakers,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Agawam Historical Association":MAILTO:1855@agawamhistory.org
GEO:42.0707941;-72.6142651
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Captain Charles Leonard House 663 Main Street Agawam 01001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=663 Main Street:geo:-72.6142651,42.0707941
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T214918
CREATED:20260401T134253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T134253Z
UID:10007265-1773993600-1774026000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Revolutionary War Encampment
DESCRIPTION:Discover what life was like during the American Revolution at this immersive historical program. Visitors will have the opportunity to: \nObserve authentic military drills performed by reenactors.\nLearn about 18th-century tools\, crafts\, and daily routines.\nExplore period-accurate encampments and speak with interpreters about the era’s history.\nThis event is suitable for all ages and offers a unique educational experience for students\, families\, and history enthusiasts. \nAdmission: Free. Donations are appreciated to support the Upton Historical Society’s preservation efforts.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolutionary-war-encampment/
LOCATION:upton historical society\, Main Street 2\, Upton\, MA\, 01568\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors,Reenactment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/encampment.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Upton Historical Scoiety":MAILTO:uptonmahistoricalsociety@gmail.com
GEO:42.1731832;-71.6032275
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=upton historical society Main Street 2 Upton MA 01568 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 2:geo:-71.6032275,42.1731832
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T214918
CREATED:20260315T195255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T195255Z
UID:10007233-1774098000-1774105200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Remembering the Knox Trail - Markers\, Memory and Re-Enactment
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, March 21\, 2026\, at 1pm\, we’ll be hosting a presentation at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site that celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the Knox Trail.  \nThe centerpiece of the event will be a documentary screening\, followed by a lively discussion on the historical importance of the Knox Trail\, featuring Jonathan Barkan and Ben Haley. \nIn a wonderful nod to history\, Jonathan Barkan—who created a memorable slide show for the 1976 Knox Trail re-enactment 50 years ago—has updated his work for this milestone anniversary. He’s developed a brand-new digital slide show\, complete with an original soundtrack and fresh narration.  \nJoining him is Ben Haley from the Massachusetts Historical Commission\, whose expertise\, and lectures on the history of the Knox Trail’s markers and memorials\, will add even more depth to the conversation.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/remembering-the-knox-trail-markers-memory-and-re-enactment/
LOCATION:Springfield Armory National Historic Site\, One Armory Square\, Springfield\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Springfield Armory National Historic Site":MAILTO:spar_interpretation@nps.gov
GEO:42.1073251;-72.5813903
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Springfield Armory National Historic Site One Armory Square Springfield 01105 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=One Armory Square:geo:-72.5813903,42.1073251
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T214918
CREATED:20260306T195037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T195037Z
UID:10007192-1774184400-1774195200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The back of the cupboard: Cooking with preserved winter foods in the 18th Century
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time with Stacy Booth of the 2nd Massachusetts Regiment and experience the sights\, smells\, and techniques of colonial‑era cooking.\nJoin us at the historic Lafayette‑Durfee House for a hands‑on look at how meals were prepared over an open hearth in the 1700s.\nThe transition from winter to spring is the hardest season for an 18th century housewife to make dinner in. Lacking fresh foods to eat she relies on the foods preserved from the previous fall. If\nshe had planned properly through the winter there may still be a good variety of pickles\, preserved fruits\, salted/smoked meats or cheese to eat.\nHistoric Foodways expert Stacy Booth will discuss the preservation process and demonstrate some 18th century hearth cooked meals\nfrom the preserves created last fall.\nStacy Booth is a foodways historian with almost 20 years of experience reenacting and presenting to the public. She specializes in 17th and 18th century New England foodways\npresentations and cooking demonstrations. She worked previously at Plimoth Patuxet (formerly Plimoth Plantation) and Coggeshall Farm Museum as a 1st and 3rd person reenactor. She is currently a board member of Col Bailey’s 2nd Massachusetts Regiment\, a Revolutionary War reenactment group who has been participating in national reenactments these past 50 plus years.\nHer experiences in Revolutionary War reenactment for the last 10 years have allowed her to travel from Canada to Maryland participating in hearth/campfire cooking as well as outdoor\nbread oven baking demonstrations. She also runs her business\, Forgotten Recipes (forgotten recipes.com)\, where she has presented\, cooked at or set up displays for libraries\, museums and\nhistoric houses for the past six years. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Gastronomy at Boston University.\n💵 Suggested Donation: $5\nCome enjoy a taste of the past and support the preservation of local history.\nThis program is supported in part by the Fall River Cultural Council a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council a state agency.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-back-of-the-cupboard-cooking-with-preserved-winter-foods-in-the-18th-century/
LOCATION:Lafayette Durfee House\, Cherry Street 94\, Fall River\, MA\, 02722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary,Event,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Stacy-Booth.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lafayette Durfee House":MAILTO:fi1755rw@yahoo.com
GEO:41.7059568;-71.1571145
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lafayette Durfee House Cherry Street 94 Fall River MA 02722 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Cherry Street 94:geo:-71.1571145,41.7059568
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T214918
CREATED:20260129T230045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T230045Z
UID:10004375-1774188000-1774193400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Reverend and the Old North Bridge Battle
DESCRIPTION:Reenactor Henry Cooke will portray the life and preaching of a significant Concord resident\, the Rev. William Emerson\, during the weeks leading up to the battle at the Old North Bridge and his experiences on the day itself. \nHe will interpret Rev. Emerson’s artillery sermon on Muster Day on March 17\, 1775\, which presages the outbreak of hostilities a month later\, and included this charge: “let every single step we take in this most intricate affair be upon the defensive…. God forbid it be said that we struck the first blow!” Cooke\, who owns Historical Costume Services in Randolph\, will also recount the feelings of ordinary Concord residents who watched the battle. \nDoors open at 2 PM for a social period and refreshments\n2:15 PM – Brief Society announcements followed by the Guest Speaker
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-reverend-and-the-old-north-bridge-battle/
LOCATION:Bedford Old Town Hall\, Great Room (3rd Floor)\, South Road 16\, Bedford\, Massachusetts\, 01730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Reenactment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Henry-Cooke-as-minister-_photo-courtesy-John-Collins.jpg
GEO:42.4913363;-71.2789051
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bedford Old Town Hall Great Room (3rd Floor) South Road 16 Bedford Massachusetts 01730 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=South Road 16:geo:-71.2789051,42.4913363
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T214918
CREATED:20260212T153829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T153829Z
UID:10004440-1774252800-1774281600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Revolutionary Privateers at Sea Symposium: Newburyport and the Wider World
DESCRIPTION:Join experts from around the world for a one-day symposium on Revolutionary War privateers and Newburyport’s Atlantic impact!\nFrom Newburyport wharves\, privateers surged into the Atlantic with a single mission: take the fight to British commerce. Armed with letters of marque\, these privately owned vessels disrupted enemy supply lines\, seized valuable cargo\, and brought home provisions\, weapons\, and even captured vessels that could be refitted into more privateers to help keep the cause alive. \nPrivateering was a town-wide enterprise. Merchants financed voyages. Carpenters\, ropemakers\, and sailmakers outfitted vessels. Mariners signed on for a share of prize money. Women kept households\, farms\, and businesses running\, and stocked stores with goods brought in as prizes. When captures returned to port\, they could make fortunes. When privateers were lost\, it meant tragedy and ruin. \nAs we mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution\, join us for a fast-paced\, people-centered program that connects Newburyport to the wider Atlantic war and the astonishing records privateers left behind\, from logbooks and diaries to prize papers and court documents.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolutionary-privateers-at-sea-symposium-newburyport-and-the-wider-world/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, 1 Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Old Newbury":MAILTO:info@newburyhistory.org
GEO:42.8117843;-70.8701987
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square Newburyport MA 01950 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Market Square:geo:-70.8701987,42.8117843
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T214918
CREATED:20260217T204247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T204247Z
UID:10006272-1774292400-1774299600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:A Revolutionary Tavern Night: Newburyport Toasts\, Tunes\, and Tales!
DESCRIPTION:Songs\, stories\, theatrics\, and an epic “crankie” panorama bring Newburyport’s Revolutionary taverns to life. Come raise a glass with us!\nAt the end of a landmark privateering symposium\, what is there left to do but repair to the tavern? In Revolutionary Newburyport\, taverns were more than places to drink. They were the town’s patriot headquarters\, where news from other embattled towns was shared\, committees met\, captains were recruited\, merchants and investors negotiated\, and neighbors argued politics\, prizes\, and the price of independence. They were also the original entertainment venues\, alive with songs\, fiddles\, ballads\, recitations\, sketches\, and the kind of convivial spectacle that helped a crowded port blow off steam\, build connections\, and keep morale up through a bleak winter at war. \nJoin Edward Speck (Theater in the Open)\, Bethany Groff Dorau (Museum of Old Newbury)\, The Portermen (Newburyport’s shanty and traditional music purveyors)\, and fiddler and hurdy-gurdy player Adrienne Howard for an evening that channels that 18th-century spirit: toasts\, music\, art\, theater\, silly human tricks\, and a show-stopping crankie (a moving panorama) featuring art by Alan Bull. Throughout the night\, historians in silly hats will pop up with quick tales and tidbits about tavern shenanigans\, from the rituals of drinking and song to the ways tavern rooms doubled as civic space when the Revolution came to town. Come ready to laugh\, sing\, and raise a glass to the people who made a rebellious port run. \nThis event is funded\, in part\, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism\, and by the generosity of our members\, donors\, and community foundations. Thank you for your support of the arts\, history\, and culture.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/a-revolutionary-tavern-night-newburyport-toasts-tunes-and-tales/
LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, 1 Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Mini-Greenwood.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Old Newbury":MAILTO:info@newburyhistory.org
GEO:42.8117843;-70.8701987
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square Newburyport MA 01950 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Market Square:geo:-70.8701987,42.8117843
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T214918
CREATED:20260331T152819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T152819Z
UID:10007278-1774425600-1774458000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with Historian & Guide Daniel Berger-Jones
DESCRIPTION:In honor of America’s 250th anniversary and Boston’s celebration\, join us for special fireside chats in our lobby with Historian Daniel Berger-Jones\, a prominent Boston-based storyteller and reenactor who founded the Boston History Company. Daniel specializes in bringing local history to life through interactive\, theatrical walking tours\, lectures\, and podcasts. \nGather to recount tales of patriots\, pivotal moments\, and the city streets that shaped a nation\, from the echoes of the Boston Tea Party to the midnight ride of Paul Revere. These engaging events will offer an inspiring experience to connect with Boston’s revolutionary past while commemorating 250 years of American independence\, in the heart of the city where history was made. \nEvent is located in our lobby lounge and complimentary to hotel guests. Food and beverage available for purchase. \nLimited availability and advanced booking encouraged.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/fireside-chat-with-historian-guide-daniel-berger-jones/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:776 boylston street\, Boylston Street 776\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02199\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="mandarin oriental":MAILTO:MOBOS-concierge@mohg.com
GEO:42.348773;-71.0817317
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=776 boylston street Boylston Street 776 Boston Massachusetts 02199 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boylston Street 776:geo:-71.0817317,42.348773
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T214918
CREATED:20260310T165451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T165451Z
UID:10007216-1774438200-1774443600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The American Revolution: Lessons for the 250th\, Featuring Filmmakers Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, March 25\, 2026\nTime: 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.\nLocation: Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study\, Knafel Center\n10 Garden Street\, Cambridge\, MA 02138\nCost: Free and open to the public; advance registration required  \nTHE AMERICAN REVOLUTION\, directed by Ken Burns\, Sarah Botstein\, and David Schmidt\, examines how America’s founding turned the world upside down. Thirteen British colonies rose in rebellion\, secured independence\, and established a new form of government that reshaped the continent and inspired democratic movements across the globe.  \nJoin the filmmakers and Harvard historians featured in the film\, including Annette Gordon-Reed\, Philip Deloria\, and Vincent Brown\, for a wide-ranging conversation about America at 250. The discussion will explore how the Revolution transformed ideas of government\, liberty\, freedom\, and democracy—and how those ideas continue to shape national and global debates today.  \nRegistration (required for in-person attendance):\nhttps://1776.history.fas.harvard.edu/
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-american-revolution-lessons-for-the-250th-featuring-filmmakers-ken-burns-and-sarah-botstein/
LOCATION:Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study\, Knafel Center\, Harvard University\, Garden Street 10\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Harvard in 1776":MAILTO:history@fas.harvard.edu
GEO:42.376212;-71.1223523
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study Knafel Center Harvard University Garden Street 10 Cambridge Massachusetts 02138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Garden Street 10:geo:-71.1223523,42.376212
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T214918
CREATED:20260218T185112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T185112Z
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SUMMARY:Author Book Talk Eric Jay Dolin\, Rebels at Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution (W.W. Norton\, 2022)
DESCRIPTION:About the Author: Eric Jay Dolin is the author of seventeen books\, including Leviathan: The History of Whaling in America; A Furious Sky: The Five-Hundred-Year History of America’s Hurricanes; Black Flags\, Blue Waters: The Epic History of America’s Most Notorious Pirates; and Rebels at Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution. His forthcoming book (June 2\, 2026)\, is The Wreck of the Mentor: A True Story of Death\, Despair\, and Deliverance in the Age of Sail. Dolin’s books have won many awards including the John Lyman Award for U.S. Maritime History; Fraunces Tavern Museum Book Award; National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Excellence in American History Book Award for Adult Nonfiction; Samuel Eliot Morison Book Award for Naval Literature; L. Byrne Waterman Book Award for Outstanding Contributions to Research and Pedagogy in the Arts\, Humanities\, and Sciences; James P. Hanlan Book Award; and the Outdoor Writers Association of America Book Award. Many of his books have been chosen as “must reads” by the Massachusetts Center for the Book. Other honors include being chosen as a finalist for the Kirkus Prize\, and as one of the best books of the year by The Los Angeles Times\, The Boston Globe\, The Washington Post\, Kirkus Reviews\, the Library Journal\, and Booklist. Dolin lives in Marblehead\, Massachusetts\, with his family. For more information\, please see www.ericjaydolin.com. \nAbout the Book: The best-selling author of Black Flags\, Blue Waters reclaims the daring freelance sailors who proved essential to the winning of the Revolutionary War in Rebels at Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution. The heroic story of the founding of the U.S. Navy during the Revolution has been told before\, yet missing from most maritime histories of America’s first war is the ragtag fleet of private vessels\, from 20-foot whaleboats to 40-cannon men-of-war\, that truly revealed the new nation’s character―above all\, its ambition and entrepreneurial ethos. In Rebels at Sea\, Dolin corrects that significant omission\, and contends that privateers\, though often seen as profiteers at best and pirates at worst\, were in fact critical to the Revolution’s outcome. Armed with cannons\, swivel guns\, muskets\, and pikes―as well as government documents granting them the right to seize enemy ships―thousands of privateers tormented the British on the broad Atlantic and in bays and harbors on both sides of the ocean. Abounding with tales of daring maneuvers and deadly encounters\, Rebels at Sea presents the American Revolution as we have rarely seen it before. \nWinner of the Fraunces Tavern Museum Book Award | A Massachusetts Center for the Book “Must-Read” | Finalist for the New England Society Book Award | Finalist for the Boston Authors Club Julia Ward Howe Book Award
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/author-book-talk-eric-jay-dolin-rebels-at-sea-privateering-in-the-american-revolution-w-w-norton-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual Program\, North Washington Square 19 1/2\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
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SUMMARY:Remembering the Revolution — The Siege of Boston
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, March 26\, 2026\nTime: 2:45–6:00 p.m. (doors open at 2:30 p.m.)\nLocation: Harvard University\, Boylston Hall\, Fong Auditorium\nHarvard Yard\, Cambridge\, MA 02138\nCost: Free and open to the public; advance registration required for in-person attendance  \nThis afternoon mini-symposium examines the Siege of Boston (April 19\, 1775 – March 17\, 1776) and considers how the Revolution has been preserved\, interpreted\, and remembered through documents\, objects\, scholarship\, and public memory.  \nPanel One (3:00–4:05 p.m.)  \n“Hands On the Revolution: Documents\, Objects\, and Methods”\nScholars and public historians from the American Antiquarian Society\, the Massachusetts Historical Society\, and The Royall House & Slave Quarters discuss how original records and artifacts shape our understanding of the Revolutionary era.  \nSpeakers:  \n    Scott Casper (American Antiquarian Society)  \n    Sara Martin (Massachusetts Historical Society)  \n    Kyera Singleton (The Royall House & Slave Quarters)  \nPanel Two (4:15–5:55 p.m.)  \n“The Decisive Day is Come”: Boston on the Brink of Siege\nInspired by Abigail Adams’s 1775 letter describing “the decisive Day…on which the fate of America depends\,” this panel explores Boston during the early months of war\, with attention to urban life\, political upheaval\, and Indigenous and Black experiences.  \nSpeakers:  \n    Benjamin Carp (CUNY Graduate Center)  \n    Brendan McConville (Boston University)  \n    Jacqueline Jones (University of Texas at Austin\, Emerita)  \n    Cedric Woods (University of Massachusetts Boston)  \nReception  \n6:00–7:00 p.m.\nRobinson Hall\, Harvard Yard\, Cambridge\, MA 02138  \nRegistration (required for in-person attendance):\nhttps://1776.history.fas.harvard.edu/
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/remembering-the-revolution-the-siege-of-boston/
LOCATION:Fong Auditorium\, Boylston Hall\, Harvard University\, Kirkland Street 2\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T160000
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SUMMARY:The Battle of Falmouth
DESCRIPTION:The Battle of Falmouth—An important Revolutionary War encounter between the Colonial Militia and British Troops occurred in April of 1779 in our town of Falmouth\, Massachusetts. Faced with imminent attack by British troops and the threat of the town being burned\, the local Militia stepped up in a fascinating series of events and saved the Town. The amusing story of the gravestone “saga” of a Falmouth Revolutionary Veteran who was in the battle\, buried in the Old Burying Ground\, will be included. \nPresented in memory of John F. Swope (1938-2025)\, lifelong Falmouth summer resident and lover of history. \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/the-battle-of-falmouth/
LOCATION:Falmouth Museums on the Green\, Palmer Avenue 55\, Falmouth\, MA\, 02540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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SUMMARY:Daughters of the American Revolution & celebrate a Local Heroine
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday\, March 26th @ 6:30PM at the Upton Community Center to honor\nDaughters of the American Revolution & celebrate a local heroine. In honor of our Nation’s 250th anniversary\, we will be hosting a special presentation on the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) by Millie Williams\, President of the Deborah Wheelock Chapter. \nA highlight of the evening will be the tribute to Polly Dean Bradish\, an Upton abolitionist recognized for her courageous role in the Underground Railroad. Bradish\, who risked her life to harbor fugitive slaves in Upton\, exemplifies the spirit of bravery and compassion that the DAR seeks to honor. We will remember Polly Dean Bradish not just as a figure of history but as a beacon of hope and humanity. Attendees are sure to be moved by the stories of Bradish’s selflessness and the impact of her actions on those seeking freedom. \nParticipants are expected to leave with a deeper appreciation for the sacrifices of past generations and a renewed commitment to preserving their legacy. The event will remind attendees that the stories of individuals like Polly Dean Bradish continue to inspire and shape the future. Let us never forget the sacrifice of life from the Revolutionary War to present day that gave us our freedom.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/daughters-of-the-american-revolution-celebrate-a-local-heroine/
LOCATION:Upton Community Center\, 9 Milford St\, Upton\, Upton\, 01568\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event
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