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SUMMARY:NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION
DESCRIPTION:On a hot summer evening in 1976\, the Cambridge City Council faced a packed hearing room—and a decision that would echo across the globe. \nAt the center of it all stood Mayor Al Vellucci: sharp-tongued\, fearless\, and ready to take on science itself. The issue? A new biohazard lab designed for groundbreaking recombinant DNA research—celebrated by some as the future of science\, feared by others as the birthplace of “Frankenstein bacteria.” Nobel Prize–winning scientists\, passionate citizens\, politicians\, and the global press all converged on Cambridge to confront one explosive question: Who gets to decide the boundaries of scientific discovery? \nFifty years later\, step back in time with an immersive theatrical experience staged in the very same Cambridge City Hall hearing room where this conversation took place. Relive the tension\, the debate\, and the moment that turned local politics into a worldwide reckoning and that formed the Kendall Square that we know today. \nStay after the show to engage in thought-provoking conversation about the legacy of the hearing\, the power of public oversight\, and the future of community-driven science. \nNo Recombination Without Representation is a partnership between the MIT Museum\, Central Square Theater\, and the City of Cambridge. Performances will occur at Sullivan Chamber in Cambridge City Hall. All shows are free and open to the public. \nThis production was made possible through the generous contributions of MIT Museum supporters Phil and Ann Sharp and MIT’s Department of Science\, Technology\, and Society. This program is part of the MIT Museum’s year-long exploration of TIME and is part of the Massachusetts 250 activities celebrating the many “firsts” and innovations created in our state through the last 250 years.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/no-recombination-without-representation/2026-06-14/2/
LOCATION:City Council Chambers  Cambridge City Hall\, Massachusetts Avenue 795\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02139\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Drama,Event,Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T140000
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SUMMARY:The Aspirations of Ordinary People - Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective
DESCRIPTION:The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations.  Their records and artifacts\, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society\, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won\, hardships endured\, hometown and battleground heroes\, and the start of a long fight for liberty\, equality and justice. Their ideals and aspirations are the standards by which we measure our progress today.   \nCome discover the amazing stories brought to life at the North Andover Historical Society (NAHS) through REV250\, a series of programs and exhibits dedicated to the American Revolution.  \nThe exhibit will be open every week\, Tuesday through Saturday\, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Please check the website for more information.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-aspirations-of-ordinary-people-stories-of-the-american-revolution-from-a-local-perspective/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave.\, North Andover\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T113000
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SUMMARY:Zine Making: What Does the Declaration Mean 250 Years Later?
DESCRIPTION:This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Through an art-making opportunity\, reflect on what the document means 250 years later and how the American Revolution relates to other protest movements and revolutions that have occurred in the United States. We will have supplies available to use and staff will be present to assist as needed. No registration is required to attend; drop-ins encouraged. Stay for as little or as long as you’d like during the event.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/zine-making-what-does-the-declaration-mean-250-years-later/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:Boston Public Library: Copley Square Branch\, Boylston Street 700\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Public Library":MAILTO:ask@bpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T140000
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CREATED:20260506T143629Z
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SUMMARY:The Aspirations of Ordinary People - Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective
DESCRIPTION:The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations.  Their records and artifacts\, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society\, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won\, hardships endured\, hometown and battleground heroes\, and the start of a long fight for liberty\, equality and justice. Their ideals and aspirations are the standards by which we measure our progress today.   \nCome discover the amazing stories brought to life at the North Andover Historical Society (NAHS) through REV250\, a series of programs and exhibits dedicated to the American Revolution.  \nThe exhibit will be open every week\, Tuesday through Saturday\, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Please check the website for more information.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-aspirations-of-ordinary-people-stories-of-the-american-revolution-from-a-local-perspective/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave.\, North Andover\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T140000
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SUMMARY:The Aspirations of Ordinary People - Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective
DESCRIPTION:The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations.  Their records and artifacts\, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society\, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won\, hardships endured\, hometown and battleground heroes\, and the start of a long fight for liberty\, equality and justice. Their ideals and aspirations are the standards by which we measure our progress today.   \nCome discover the amazing stories brought to life at the North Andover Historical Society (NAHS) through REV250\, a series of programs and exhibits dedicated to the American Revolution.  \nThe exhibit will be open every week\, Tuesday through Saturday\, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Please check the website for more information.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-aspirations-of-ordinary-people-stories-of-the-american-revolution-from-a-local-perspective/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave.\, North Andover\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T193000
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SUMMARY:The Most Proper Spot in America: The Continental Arsenal at Springfield
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Agawam Public Library for an evening of Revolutionary War history as we continue to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Alex MacKenzie of the Springfield Armory will bring to life the importance of our local area in contributing support to the war. Following the creation of the Continental Army in 1775\, General George Washington and his lieutenants organized a system of supply and logistics to support the fledgling American military as it fought for independence. Brigadier General Henry Knox\, Chief of Artillery\, personally sited a military supply depot at Springfield\, Massachusetts early in 1777. Hundreds of enlisted tradesmen poured into town to begin building\, repairing\, maintaining and shipping all sorts of military supplies\, and Springfield was quickly bustling with activity throughout the American Revolution. Join Springfield Armory NHS Curator Alex MacKenzie as he reveals the hidden stories of the Continental Arsenal at Springfield and the contributions of the region to American independence. \nPresenter Alex MacKenzie is a museum professional\, author\, and historian specializing in U.S. military history\, with a focus on small arms development\, logistics and supply. He has authored numerous articles and publications on the technical and industrial history of small arms centered on the Springfield Armory (1777-1968) and is a leading authority on the management and care of historic firearms and ammunition in museum collections. He serves as Curator of Collections at Springfield Armory National Historic Site. If you love U.S. history\, be sure to register for this event! Registration information: https://agawamlibrary.libcal.com/event/15527706  \nThe Agawam Public Library is located at 750 Cooper Street in Agawam\, MA.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-most-proper-spot-in-america-the-continental-arsenal-at-springfield/
LOCATION:Agawam Public Library\, Cooper Street 750\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Agawam Public Library":MAILTO:kfrost@agawamlibrary.org
GEO:42.0732063;-72.6432924
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T193000
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SUMMARY:Rice Family During the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Sudbury History Center and Museum for a fascinating lecture by Jane H. Sciacca on the Rice Family During the Revolution on the occasion of the 70th Anniversary Annual Meeting of the Sudbury Historical Society (SHS)! \nThe events leading up to and finally culminating in the American Revolution were turbulent ones for the Rice Family and other inhabitants of colonial Sudbury. It would bring about significant change for their family\, as well as for the town that they first settled well over a century earlier. In this program\, the decade from 1770 through 1780 will be highlighted and its profound impact on the Rice Family and Sudbury. \nJane H. Sciacca is a local historian and retired National Park Ranger\, who has worked for the National Park Service as an interpreter in Boston\, Cambridge\, and Concord. She is the recent author of Enslavement in the Puritan Village: The Untold History of Sudbury and Wayland\, Massachusetts.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/rice-family-during-the-revolution/
LOCATION:Sudbury History Center and Museum\, Old Sudbury Road 288\, Sudbury\, Massachusetts\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sudbury Historical Society":MAILTO:info@sudbury01776.org
GEO:42.3826;-71.4107566
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173701
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T145625Z
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SUMMARY:Concord’s Black History | History Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Juneteenth with an evening of wine\, beer\, and light refreshments in the Museum’s courtyard\, followed by a guided tour of the galleries. Explore Concord’s rich Black and Abolitionist histories through powerful stories\, images\, and objects from the Museum’s collection.  \nYour ticket includes drinks outside in the courtyard before the tour\, which begins at 7:15 pm.  \nCo-sponsored by The Robbins House.  \n$15 Members | $25 Non-Members
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concords-black-history-history-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173701
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/2026-06-19/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave.\, North Andover\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173701
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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/2026-06-19/
LOCATION:Historic New England – Eustis Estate\, 1424 Canton Avenue\, Milton\, 02186\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T140000
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SUMMARY:The Aspirations of Ordinary People - Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective
DESCRIPTION:The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations.  Their records and artifacts\, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society\, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won\, hardships endured\, hometown and battleground heroes\, and the start of a long fight for liberty\, equality and justice. Their ideals and aspirations are the standards by which we measure our progress today.   \nCome discover the amazing stories brought to life at the North Andover Historical Society (NAHS) through REV250\, a series of programs and exhibits dedicated to the American Revolution.  \nThe exhibit will be open every week\, Tuesday through Saturday\, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Please check the website for more information.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-aspirations-of-ordinary-people-stories-of-the-american-revolution-from-a-local-perspective/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave.\, North Andover\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173701
CREATED:20260507T211716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T211716Z
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SUMMARY:Battle of Gloucester Reenactment Events
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 20 and Sunday\, June 21\, witness the Stage Fort Park transform into 18th-century Gloucester\, through battle reenactments\, both by land and sea\, civilian encampments\, historical programming\, and more.  \nThe Battle of Gloucester is one of the lesser known battles of the Revolutionary War that played a major factor in the formation of the Continental Navy. The American soldiers’ ability to defeat the British Navy\, the most powerful of the time\, as they attempted to raid the Gloucester Harbor\,  instilled a confidence in the Americans that sparked the eventual creation and birth of the U.S. Navy.  \nBattle reenactments will be held at 10 a.m. (by sea) and 2 p.m. (by land) on both Saturday and Sunday. Throughout the day\, visitors can meet citizens of 1775 Gloucester\, browse 18th century shops\, and explore a Revolutionary War Encampment.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/battle-of-gloucester-reenactment-events/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Stage Fort Park\, Hough Avenue 24\, Gloucester\, Massachusetts\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Battle of Gloucester Reenactment Committee":MAILTO:ben@jgpr.net
GEO:42.6052918;-70.6781573
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Stage Fort Park Hough Avenue 24 Gloucester Massachusetts 01930 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Hough Avenue 24:geo:-70.6781573,42.6052918
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173701
CREATED:20260421T155659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T155659Z
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SUMMARY:Legacy of Liberty: Yarmouth’s 250th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, June 20\, 2026\, as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of Yarmouth’s own Declaration of Independence. \nStep back into the year 1776 and experience the spirit of the American Revolution right here in Yarmouth Port. This event is a powerful tribute to the 477 “Old Yarmouth” patriots who fought for our freedom\, brought to life through moving ceremonies and a vibrant community fair.  Our Living History Fair will feature local militia\, colonial craft demonstrators\, living history interpreters\, and an Ancient Cemetery tour. This event is free and open to all. For more information visit bit.ly/yarmouth250
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/legacy-of-liberty-yarmouths-250th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Fred Thacher Playground\, Old Church Street 1\, Yarmouth\, MA\, 02675\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Historical Society of Old Yarmouth":MAILTO:info@hsoy.org
GEO:41.7055898;-70.2286069
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fred Thacher Playground Old Church Street 1 Yarmouth MA 02675 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Old Church Street 1:geo:-70.2286069,41.7055898
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173701
CREATED:20260505T165400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T165400Z
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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/2026-06-20/
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:20260620T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T133000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173701
CREATED:20260430T200709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T200709Z
UID:10010266-1781956800-1781962200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:America 250: Women of ’76: True Stories of Revolutionary-Era Women
DESCRIPTION:This program highlights the true stories of Revolutionary-era women\, including Prudence Cummings Wright\, who organized and led a band of women to capture two Tory spies. Step back in time and discover the untold stories of 5 courageous women\, both patriot and loyalist\, American and foreign born\, who witnessed\, chronicled\, and in some cases changed the course of the American Revolution. \nThis program is presented in partnership with the Rochester Historical Society and is supported by a grant from the Rochester Cultural Council\, a local agency that is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/america-250-women-of-76-true-stories-of-revolutionary-era-women/
LOCATION:Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library\, 17 Constitution Way\, Rochester\, MA\, 02770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Reenactment,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Rita-Parisi.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library":MAILTO:info@plumblibrary.com
GEO:41.7313998;-70.8215516
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library 17 Constitution Way Rochester MA 02770 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=17 Constitution Way:geo:-70.8215516,41.7313998
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173701
CREATED:20260306T194253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T194253Z
UID:10007190-1781971200-1781974800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Keynote at the Adams Theater: Stacy Schiff
DESCRIPTION:Pulitzer Prize–winning biographer and Adams native Stacy Schiff returns home for a special MA250 Festival keynote on June 20\, 2026.  \nIn conversation with interlocutor Sara Houghteling\, Schiff will explore the fiery origins of the American Revolution as detailed in her latest work\, The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams\, while offering an exclusive look at her current research into the final years of Benjamin Franklin.  \nThis homecoming event offers a rare opportunity to engage with one of the preeminent writers of our time in an intimate setting. The program includes live readings\, a direct audience Q&A\, and a post-event book signing\, celebrating the enduring power of perspective and historical storytelling in the heart of the Berkshires.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/keynote-at-the-adams-theater-stacy-schiff/
LOCATION:The  Adams Theater\, Adams\, MA\, Park Street 27\, Adams\, MA\, 01220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Adams Theater":MAILTO:info@adamstheater.org
GEO:42.6217038;-73.1197343
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The  Adams Theater Adams MA Park Street 27 Adams MA 01220 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Park Street 27:geo:-73.1197343,42.6217038
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173701
CREATED:20260507T211716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T211716Z
UID:10010501-1782028800-1782057600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Battle of Gloucester Reenactment Events
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 20 and Sunday\, June 21\, witness the Stage Fort Park transform into 18th-century Gloucester\, through battle reenactments\, both by land and sea\, civilian encampments\, historical programming\, and more.  \nThe Battle of Gloucester is one of the lesser known battles of the Revolutionary War that played a major factor in the formation of the Continental Navy. The American soldiers’ ability to defeat the British Navy\, the most powerful of the time\, as they attempted to raid the Gloucester Harbor\,  instilled a confidence in the Americans that sparked the eventual creation and birth of the U.S. Navy.  \nBattle reenactments will be held at 10 a.m. (by sea) and 2 p.m. (by land) on both Saturday and Sunday. Throughout the day\, visitors can meet citizens of 1775 Gloucester\, browse 18th century shops\, and explore a Revolutionary War Encampment.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/battle-of-gloucester-reenactment-events/2026-06-21/
LOCATION:Stage Fort Park\, Hough Avenue 24\, Gloucester\, Massachusetts\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Battle of Gloucester Reenactment Committee":MAILTO:ben@jgpr.net
GEO:42.6052918;-70.6781573
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Stage Fort Park Hough Avenue 24 Gloucester Massachusetts 01930 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Hough Avenue 24:geo:-70.6781573,42.6052918
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173701
CREATED:20260506T150116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T150116Z
UID:10010496-1782039600-1782046800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Revolution History Shuttle Tour of Andover and North Andover
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday June 21st\, 2026 for the Revolutionary History Tour Shuttle\, a special collaboration between the North Andover Historical Society and the Andover Center for History and Culture! \nExplore historical sites in “old” Andover that stood in 1775 and 1776 and helped to shape our nation’s journey to independence. Our experienced guides will share captivating stories and insights of our local connections to the revolution. Stop at 2 historic houses from the Revolutionary era for a guided tour and refreshments. The tours start at 11am and 1pm\, departing from the NAHS Stevens Center (800 Massachusetts Avenue\, North Andover) and take approximately 1.5-2 hours each.  \nConnect with your neighbors and foster a sense of pride in our intertwined past and the aspirations of ordinary people in our towns in 1775 and 1776 who fought for liberty\, equality and justice as they marched at the Lexington Alarm from the North Parish meeting house\, through Andover and on to Concord and Lexington on 19th April\, 1775 and on to the Battle of Bunker Hill. Family friendly.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolution-history-shuttle-tour-of-andover-and-north-andover/2026-06-21/1/
LOCATION:Andover and North Andover\, Massachusetts\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Flyer-June-21-2026-tours.png
ORGANIZER;CN="North Andover Historical Society":MAILTO:educator@northandoverhistoricalsociety.org
GEO:38.7945952;-106.5348379
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261223T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173701
CREATED:20260505T165400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T165400Z
UID:10008375-1782039600-1798045200@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/2026-06-21/
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:20260621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173701
CREATED:20260506T150116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T150116Z
UID:10010497-1782046800-1782054000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Revolution History Shuttle Tour of Andover and North Andover
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday June 21st\, 2026 for the Revolutionary History Tour Shuttle\, a special collaboration between the North Andover Historical Society and the Andover Center for History and Culture! \nExplore historical sites in “old” Andover that stood in 1775 and 1776 and helped to shape our nation’s journey to independence. Our experienced guides will share captivating stories and insights of our local connections to the revolution. Stop at 2 historic houses from the Revolutionary era for a guided tour and refreshments. The tours start at 11am and 1pm\, departing from the NAHS Stevens Center (800 Massachusetts Avenue\, North Andover) and take approximately 1.5-2 hours each.  \nConnect with your neighbors and foster a sense of pride in our intertwined past and the aspirations of ordinary people in our towns in 1775 and 1776 who fought for liberty\, equality and justice as they marched at the Lexington Alarm from the North Parish meeting house\, through Andover and on to Concord and Lexington on 19th April\, 1775 and on to the Battle of Bunker Hill. Family friendly.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolution-history-shuttle-tour-of-andover-and-north-andover/2026-06-21/2/
LOCATION:Andover and North Andover\, Massachusetts\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Andover Historical Society":MAILTO:educator@northandoverhistoricalsociety.org
GEO:38.7945952;-106.5348379
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T145000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173701
CREATED:20260408T194837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T194837Z
UID:10007966-1782050400-1782053400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION
DESCRIPTION:On a hot summer evening in 1976\, the Cambridge City Council faced a packed hearing room—and a decision that would echo across the globe. \nAt the center of it all stood Mayor Al Vellucci: sharp-tongued\, fearless\, and ready to take on science itself. The issue? A new biohazard lab designed for groundbreaking recombinant DNA research—celebrated by some as the future of science\, feared by others as the birthplace of “Frankenstein bacteria.” Nobel Prize–winning scientists\, passionate citizens\, politicians\, and the global press all converged on Cambridge to confront one explosive question: Who gets to decide the boundaries of scientific discovery? \nFifty years later\, step back in time with an immersive theatrical experience staged in the very same Cambridge City Hall hearing room where this conversation took place. Relive the tension\, the debate\, and the moment that turned local politics into a worldwide reckoning and that formed the Kendall Square that we know today. \nStay after the show to engage in thought-provoking conversation about the legacy of the hearing\, the power of public oversight\, and the future of community-driven science. \nNo Recombination Without Representation is a partnership between the MIT Museum\, Central Square Theater\, and the City of Cambridge. Performances will occur at Sullivan Chamber in Cambridge City Hall. All shows are free and open to the public. \nThis production was made possible through the generous contributions of MIT Museum supporters Phil and Ann Sharp and MIT’s Department of Science\, Technology\, and Society. This program is part of the MIT Museum’s year-long exploration of TIME and is part of the Massachusetts 250 activities celebrating the many “firsts” and innovations created in our state through the last 250 years.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/no-recombination-without-representation/2026-06-21/1/
LOCATION:City Council Chambers  Cambridge City Hall\, Massachusetts Avenue 795\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02139\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Drama,Event,Reenactment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173701
CREATED:20260318T153440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T153440Z
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SUMMARY:MA250 Film Screening: 1776 at the Adams Theater
DESCRIPTION:Our nation’s fathers harmonize their way through the founding of America in this musical adapted from a popular Broadway show. \nRepresentatives from the 13 colonies gather in Philadelphia with the aim of establishing a set of governmental rules for the burgeoning United States. Benjamin Franklin (Howard da Silva) and John Adams (William Daniels) charge Thomas Jefferson (Ken Howard) with the work of writing a statement announcing the new country’s emancipation from British rule. \n1776 earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and an Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography. It was named one of the Top Ten Films of 1972 by the National Board of Review. \nA local historian will speak briefly before the film to lay the historical groundwork for the events depicted in 1776. \nReserve your seat here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36681/production/1268826?performanceId=11782337 \nAdmission is free.  Donations are welcome.  Limited to 80 people.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/ma250-film-screening-1776-at-the-adams-theater/
LOCATION:The  Adams Theater\, Adams\, MA\, Park Street 27\, Adams\, MA\, 01220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Drama,Event,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1776_film_poster.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="250 Celebration Committee of Adams and North Berkshire":MAILTO:info@250adams.com
GEO:42.6217038;-73.1197343
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The  Adams Theater Adams MA Park Street 27 Adams MA 01220 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Park Street 27:geo:-73.1197343,42.6217038
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T195000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173701
CREATED:20260408T194837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T194837Z
UID:10007967-1782068400-1782071400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION
DESCRIPTION:On a hot summer evening in 1976\, the Cambridge City Council faced a packed hearing room—and a decision that would echo across the globe. \nAt the center of it all stood Mayor Al Vellucci: sharp-tongued\, fearless\, and ready to take on science itself. The issue? A new biohazard lab designed for groundbreaking recombinant DNA research—celebrated by some as the future of science\, feared by others as the birthplace of “Frankenstein bacteria.” Nobel Prize–winning scientists\, passionate citizens\, politicians\, and the global press all converged on Cambridge to confront one explosive question: Who gets to decide the boundaries of scientific discovery? \nFifty years later\, step back in time with an immersive theatrical experience staged in the very same Cambridge City Hall hearing room where this conversation took place. Relive the tension\, the debate\, and the moment that turned local politics into a worldwide reckoning and that formed the Kendall Square that we know today. \nStay after the show to engage in thought-provoking conversation about the legacy of the hearing\, the power of public oversight\, and the future of community-driven science. \nNo Recombination Without Representation is a partnership between the MIT Museum\, Central Square Theater\, and the City of Cambridge. Performances will occur at Sullivan Chamber in Cambridge City Hall. All shows are free and open to the public. \nThis production was made possible through the generous contributions of MIT Museum supporters Phil and Ann Sharp and MIT’s Department of Science\, Technology\, and Society. This program is part of the MIT Museum’s year-long exploration of TIME and is part of the Massachusetts 250 activities celebrating the many “firsts” and innovations created in our state through the last 250 years.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/no-recombination-without-representation/2026-06-21/2/
LOCATION:City Council Chambers  Cambridge City Hall\, Massachusetts Avenue 795\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02139\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Drama,Event,Reenactment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1976-City-Council-group-photo-1-scaled.jpg
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173701
CREATED:20260506T143629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T150022Z
UID:10010357-1782201600-1782223200@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/2026-06-23/
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
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:20260624T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173701
CREATED:20260506T143629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T150022Z
UID:10010358-1782288000-1782309600@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/2026-06-24/
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
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:20260624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T193000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173701
CREATED:20260316T161138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T161138Z
UID:10007247-1782324000-1782329400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Author Talk: When the Declarations Was News
DESCRIPTION:Publishing for the 250th anniversary of the United States\, When the Declaration of Independence Was News focuses on the nation’s founding document at the moment of its creation in 1776\, before anyone knew what the legacy of the Declaration would be or if the United States would win the war against Great Britain. It explores how the Declaration was communicated to people in the new nation and around the Atlantic world and reveals the stories of the many people involved in the process of declaring independence\, from printers to soldiers to diplomats to translators. About the Speaker: Dr. Emily Sneff is an early American historian and leading expert on the Declaration of Independence. She earned her Ph.D. in History from William & Mary. She is a consulting curator for exhibitions marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration at the Museum of the American Revolution and Historic Trappe.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/author-talk-when-the-declarations-was-news/
LOCATION:Boston Public Library: Copley Square Branch\, Boylston Street 700\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Author-Talk-Emily-Sneff-event-image.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Public Library":MAILTO:ask@bpl.org
GEO:42.349653;-71.0779348
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boston Public Library: Copley Square Branch Boylston Street 700 Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boylston Street 700:geo:-71.0779348,42.349653
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173701
CREATED:20260421T154055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T154055Z
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SUMMARY:America's Food at 250!
DESCRIPTION:America’s Food at 250: \nWhat is the state of American food on its 250th birthday? In this talk we’ll look at all the flavors\, dishes and cooks that got us here\, from the Indigenous ingredients that shape regional American cuisine\, to the influence of the African kitchen\, to the fast food revolution. \nAbout the Speaker: \nSarah Lohman is originally from Hinckley\, Ohio where she began working in a museum at the age of 16\, cooking historical food over a wood-burning stove. She graduated with a BFA from the Cleveland Institute of Art in 2005. For her undergraduate thesis\, she opened a temporary restaurant/installation that reinterpreted food of the Colonial era for a modern audience. Lohman moved to New York City in 2006 and worked as Video Producer for New York magazine’s food blog\, Grub Street. She chronicled her personal explorations in culinary history on her blog\, Four Pounds Flour\, from 2008-2018.  \nLohman’s most recent book Endangered Eating: America’s Vanishing Foods\, was released by W.W. Norton & Co. in October  2023. The book is a New York Times Editors’ Choice and was named one of the Best Books of 2023 by Amazon\, Food & Wine\, and Adam Gopnik on the Milk Street podcast. Lohman’s first book\, Eight Flavors: The Untold Story of American Cuisine\, was released by Simon & Schuster in December 2016. An Amazon bestseller\, the Atlantic called it “Richly researched\, intriguing\, and cleverly written.” Eight Flavors  is currently taught in undergraduate classes at Purdue and Pennsylvania State University. Her third book\, Ice Cream Land\, will be released Summer 2027.  \nOver her career\, Lohman’s work has been featured in The New York Times\, The Wall Street Journal\, The Washington Post\, as well as on All Things Considered\, CNN\, Gimlet Media\, and NHK Japan. She has appeared in PBS’s American Experience\, The Cooking Channel’s Food: Fact or Fiction\, and developed a historical food service for Taylor Mac’s a 24-Decade History of Popular Music.  \nLohman works with institutions around the country to create public programs focused on food. She has lectured at diverse institutions including the Lower East Side Tenement Museum\, Museum of Science (Boston)\, the Smithsonian Museum of American History\, and the Culinary Historians of Southern California. Lohman is based in Las Vegas. \n*Please note: This is a virtual program. Please click this link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/R_1cVn-wTlqFlNKY_xqY_Q
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/americas-food-at-250/
LOCATION:Topsfield Town Library Zoom\, South Common St 1\, Topsfield\, Massachusetts\, 01983\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary,Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T140000
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SUMMARY:The Aspirations of Ordinary People - Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective
DESCRIPTION:The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations.  Their records and artifacts\, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society\, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won\, hardships endured\, hometown and battleground heroes\, and the start of a long fight for liberty\, equality and justice. Their ideals and aspirations are the standards by which we measure our progress today.   \nCome discover the amazing stories brought to life at the North Andover Historical Society (NAHS) through REV250\, a series of programs and exhibits dedicated to the American Revolution.  \nThe exhibit will be open every week\, Tuesday through Saturday\, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Please check the website for more information.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-aspirations-of-ordinary-people-stories-of-the-american-revolution-from-a-local-perspective/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave.\, North Andover\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T173701
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SUMMARY:From Concord and Lexington: New Perspective on the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:The Concord Museum\, in partnership with Lexington History Museums\, presents an engaging program highlighting new research and evolving interpretations from the communities at the center of the start of the American Revolution. This conversation brings together Curator David F. Wood\, whose work Eyewitness to Revolution draws from the Concord Museum’s renowned collection; Paul O’Shaughnessy\, President of Lexington History Museums whose institution recently published Revolutionary Stories; and historian and archaeologist Joel Bohy.  \nAs part of the evening\, the Concord Museum will present the Robert A. Gross Award for Advancing Concord’s History to Joel Bohy in recognition of his lifetime of work of researching April 19\, 1775\, that has deepened understanding and ability to accurately interpret this event for institutions like the Concord Museum and Lexington History Museum\, and\, in turn\, the thousands of visitors and students we all serve.  \nIn partnership with Lexington History Museums.  \nMembers Free | $10 Non-Members | Free Virtual
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/from-concord-and-lexington-new-perspective-on-the-revolution/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T140000
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SUMMARY:The Aspirations of Ordinary People - Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective
DESCRIPTION:The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations.  Their records and artifacts\, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society\, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won\, hardships endured\, hometown and battleground heroes\, and the start of a long fight for liberty\, equality and justice. Their ideals and aspirations are the standards by which we measure our progress today.   \nCome discover the amazing stories brought to life at the North Andover Historical Society (NAHS) through REV250\, a series of programs and exhibits dedicated to the American Revolution.  \nThe exhibit will be open every week\, Tuesday through Saturday\, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Please check the website for more information.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-aspirations-of-ordinary-people-stories-of-the-american-revolution-from-a-local-perspective/2026-06-26/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave.\, North Andover\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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