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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk - Independence Forever
DESCRIPTION:Join Adams Papers staff for a gallery talk featuring the latest rotating installations from the Adams Presidential Library. Discover how members of the Adams family helped shape the “great anniversary festival\,” from the founding on July 4\, 1776\, to John Adams’s death on the semicentennial\, and to the legacy of independence shared by generations. \nAttendance is free.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/gallery-talk-independence-forever/2026-06-29/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,July 4th,Speakers,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Historical Society":MAILTO:communications@masshist.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T140000
DTSTAMP:20260710T020239
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/2026-06-30/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave.\, North Andover\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Andover Historical Society":MAILTO:educator@northandoverhistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T110000
DTSTAMP:20260710T020239
CREATED:20260625T155933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T155933Z
UID:10014483-1782813600-1782817200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Talk - Independence Forever
DESCRIPTION:Join Adams Papers staff for a gallery talk featuring the latest rotating installations from the Adams Presidential Library. Discover how members of the Adams family helped shape the “great anniversary festival\,” from the founding on July 4\, 1776\, to John Adams’s death on the semicentennial\, and to the legacy of independence shared by generations. \nAttendance is free.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/gallery-talk-independence-forever/2026-06-30/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,July 4th,Speakers,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1776-Website-3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Historical Society":MAILTO:communications@masshist.org
GEO:42.3464046;-71.0898925
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T120000
DTSTAMP:20260710T020239
CREATED:20260608T181616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T181616Z
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SUMMARY:Dancing in the Revolution: The Politics of Dance
DESCRIPTION:In the colonial period\, and during the revolution\, dance and music became intertwined with politics\, religion and economics. The careers of William Turner\, a dancing master in Boston\, and Thomas Pike\, a dancing master in Philadelphia\, affected each other\, and were affected by the times. Jacob and Nancy Bloom will share primary sources that reveal the course of these masters’ lives\, and illustrate how important dance was to colonial America. They also include information on Mary Cowley\, a dancing mistress in Newport\, Rhode Island\, who managed to avoid political entanglements\, and taught dancing to the Americans\, British\, and French.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/dancing-in-the-revolution-the-politics-of-dance/
LOCATION:1699 Isaac Winslow House\, 634 Careswell St\, Marshfield\, 02050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Reenactment,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Winslow Hosue Association":MAILTO:whaboard@winslowhouse.org
GEO:42.0713374;-70.6730523
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T183000
DTSTAMP:20260710T020239
CREATED:20260619T163622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T163622Z
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SUMMARY:Women Who Stirred the Teapot with Kim Larkin of Klassic Kreations
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the bold women who birthed the suffrage revolution over a pot of tea. We will be highlighting the tenacity of Ida B. Wells\, Susan B. Anthony\, Sojourner Truth\, Elizabeth Cady Stanton\, Lucretia Mott and many more movers and shakers from that era.\nHighlights include the tea party that launched the suffrage movement\, interactive trivia and your choice of vintage hats to set the mood.\nTeas and chocolate samplings will be served. Vintage attire is encouraged!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/women-who-stirred-the-teapot-with-kim-larkin-of-klassic-kreations/
LOCATION:3 Keady Way\, Shirley MA 01464\, Keady Way 3\, Shirley\, MA\, 01464\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T200000
DTSTAMP:20260710T020239
CREATED:20260518T193302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T193302Z
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SUMMARY:My Dearest Friend: A Play About John and Abigail Adams
DESCRIPTION:Free Admission! \nTime Travel Theatrical Presents My Dearest Friend: A Play About John and Abigail Adams written by Peter Manos\nBased on actual letters between President John Adams and his wife Abigail\nProduced/Directed by Laura J. Bilodeau \nFeaturing:\nKatie Broach and Jim Hunt\nCarla Perrotta and Peter Cavicchio \nProduced by Special Arrangement with the Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock\, Illinois
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/my-dearest-friend-a-play-about-john-and-abigail-adams-5/
LOCATION:Adams National Historical Park\, 135 Adams Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Time Travel Theatrical":MAILTO:timetraveltheatrical@gmail.com
GEO:42.2561259;-71.0108834
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T203000
DTSTAMP:20260710T020239
CREATED:20260622T153451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T153451Z
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SUMMARY:Independence 250: My Dearest Friend
DESCRIPTION:Join Adams National Historical Park for a performance of My Dearest Friend: A Play About John and Abigial Adams\, written by Peter Manos. My Dearest Friend\, both a civics lesson and love story\, is about the American Revolution and the founding of the United States revealed through the rich\, witty and passionate correspondence between Abigail and John Adams. They spent years apart\, sometimes on separate continents\, but stayed intensely in love for more than half a century. The Adamses are remembered today as two key architects of America’s enduring legacy: democracy\, freedom\, the rule of law and government by the people\, responsible to the needs of the people. Their love story changed the world. Produced by special arrangement with the Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock\, Illinois. \nGet the details on this special program for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence at https://www.nps.gov/adam/planyourvisit/250-anniversary.htm.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/independence-250-my-dearest-friend/
LOCATION:Adams National Historical Park: Old House at Peace field\, 135 Adams St\, Quincy\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Event,July 4th,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adams National Historical Park":MAILTO:ADAM_Visitor_Center@nps.gov
GEO:42.2561259;-71.0108834
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T140000
DTSTAMP:20260710T020239
CREATED:20260506T143629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T150022Z
UID:10010363-1782892800-1782914400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Aspirations of Ordinary People - Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective
DESCRIPTION:The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations.  Their records and artifacts\, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society\, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won\, hardships endured\, hometown and battleground heroes\, and the start of a long fight for liberty\, equality and justice. Their ideals and aspirations are the standards by which we measure our progress today.   \nCome discover the amazing stories brought to life at the North Andover Historical Society (NAHS) through REV250\, a series of programs and exhibits dedicated to the American Revolution.  \nThe exhibit will be open every week\, Tuesday through Saturday\, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Please check the website for more information.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-aspirations-of-ordinary-people-stories-of-the-american-revolution-from-a-local-perspective/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave.\, North Andover\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Andover Historical Society":MAILTO:educator@northandoverhistoricalsociety.org
GEO:42.6849808;-71.1136771
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T090500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T091500
DTSTAMP:20260710T020239
CREATED:20260629T155435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T155435Z
UID:10014504-1782896700-1782897300@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Reading of the Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:Did you know the Declaration of Independence was read aloud in Boston for the first time by a Boston Tea Party Participant?\nJoin interpreters of the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum for a daily reading of the sacred founding document.\nWednesday\, July\, 1st through Sunday\, July\, 5th at 9:05am.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/reading-of-the-declaration-of-independence-2/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum\, Congress Street 306\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Drama,Event,July 4th,Outdoors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Declaration1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Tea Party Ships &amp%3B Museum":MAILTO:jgeorge@bostonteapartyships.com
GEO:42.3516509;-71.050212
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Congress Street 306 Boston Massachusetts 02210 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Congress Street 306:geo:-71.050212,42.3516509
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T170000
DTSTAMP:20260710T020239
CREATED:20260615T142845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T142845Z
UID:10013607-1782898200-1785085200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Songs of Liberty
DESCRIPTION:A 25-minute live performance explores how music carried revolutionary ideas through taverns\, homes\, and meetinghouses across New England—often faster and with greater impact than the written word. A cast of musicians\, joined by a Massachusetts Minuteman storyteller\, will perform songs from the Revolutionary era with a contemporary folk-rock twist\, highlighting enduring themes of liberty\, resistance\, and unity. The Songs of Liberty is produced in partnership with ClockJack Productions.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/songs-of-liberty/
LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,July 4th,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Sturbridge Village":MAILTO:kmorrill@osv.org
GEO:42.1040101;-72.0930962
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T170000
DTSTAMP:20260710T020239
CREATED:20260618T204418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T204418Z
UID:10013602-1782898200-1785085200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Voices of a Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Visitors will step into a rural Massachusetts community and meet six Revolutionary-era residents—a printer\, housemaid\, lawyer\, shopkeeper\, tavern keeper\, and farmer’s wife—each navigating the growing conflict in their own way. To make the experience even more immersive\, guests will have an opportunity to learn about a specific person and build their own character\, allowing them to move through the Village as active participants in the unfolding story and decide whether it is in their best interest to fight for independence or remain loyal to The British Crown. Voices of a Revolution is produced in partnership with ClockJack Productions.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/voices-of-a-revolution/
LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Sturbridge Village":MAILTO:kmorrill@osv.org
GEO:42.1040101;-72.0930962
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T110000
DTSTAMP:20260710T020239
CREATED:20260624T204205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T204205Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk - 1776: Declaring Independence
DESCRIPTION:Join MHS staff for a gallery tour of the exhibition 1776: Declaring Independence. Discover how Americans drafted a path to independence through a selection of rarely seen manuscripts\, artifacts\, and treasures from the MHS collection. \nAttendance is free. \nPlease visit here to register: https://www.masshist.org/events/gallery-talk-july-1-2026-am
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/gallery-talk-1776-declaring-independence-2/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,July 4th,Speakers,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1776-Website-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Historical Society":MAILTO:communications@masshist.org
GEO:42.3464046;-71.0898925
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Massachusetts Historical Society Boylston Street 1154 Boston Massachusetts 02215 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boylston Street 1154:geo:-71.0898925,42.3464046
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T160000
DTSTAMP:20260710T020239
CREATED:20260622T152550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T152550Z
UID:10014444-1782900000-1782921600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Independence 250: Stories of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the many stories of the American Revolution through ranger talks and special programs.  \nGet the details on this special program for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence at https://www.nps.gov/adam/planyourvisit/250-anniversary.htm.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/independence-250-stories-of-the-american-revolution/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:Adams National Historical Park: Old House at Peace field\, 135 Adams St\, Quincy\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adams National Historical Park":MAILTO:ADAM_Visitor_Center@nps.gov
GEO:42.2561259;-71.0108834
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Adams National Historical Park: Old House at Peace field 135 Adams St Quincy 02169 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=135 Adams St:geo:-71.0108834,42.2561259
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T123000
DTSTAMP:20260710T020239
CREATED:20260310T170113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T170113Z
UID:10007202-1782903600-1782909000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Revolution 250 Salem Tour
DESCRIPTION:Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials\, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem\, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) who were the most successful against the British Navy and British military governor General Thomas Gage encountered some of his biggest challenges to his authority in Salem.\nWe always say that without Salem\, the United States may not be the same United States we know today.\nCome to Salem as part of the Rev250 Celebration and learn the incredible role our patriots played in the start of our country.\nhttps://www.salemhistoricaltours.com/revolution-250-tour
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolution-250-salem-tour/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:Salem Historical Tours\, Central Street 8\, Salem\, Massachusetts\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Historical Tours":MAILTO:thesalemhistoricaltours@gmail.com
GEO:42.5214701;-70.893872
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Salem Historical Tours Central Street 8 Salem Massachusetts 01970 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Central Street 8:geo:-70.893872,42.5214701
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T123000
DTSTAMP:20260710T020239
CREATED:20260616T142749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T142749Z
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SUMMARY:American Stories: Rebels and Revolutionaries of the Berkshires
DESCRIPTION:History & Art Series: This summer when America is celebrating its 250th anniversary\, join us for this historical and civic education program to learn how the Berkshires played a pivotal role in the founding of our nation. \n“American Stories: Rebels and Revolutionaries of the Berkshires” examines the history of the American Revolution and its reverberating echoes in the region\, nation\, and world by highlighting the fascinating but complicated biographies of Berkshire County residents who impacted American history and culture from the late 1700s onward. \nSign up for the entire series of five classes held at the Norman Rockwell Museum. Each class will begin in the galleries of Norman Rockwell Museum’s “American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell” with a discussion of a work on view that connects to the theme of that day’s class. \nCourse Instructor: Justin F. Jackson is a lecturer and visiting scholar at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst \nClasses and lectures include: \n1) “Declarations of Independence”: Theodore Sedgwick\, the Sheffield Resolves\, and the Rise of Protest in the Berkshires \n2) “Our America”: Daniel Nimham\, the Stockbridge Mohicans\, and the Revolution’s “Missing Indians” \n3) “I Am\, Amen”: Black Freedom Struggles in the Berkshires\, from Agrippa Hull and Elizabeth Freeman to Samuel Harrison and W.E.B. Du Bois \n4) “Do Unto Others”: Rev. Thomas Allen\, Shays’s Rebellion\, and a Sovereign People’s Constitutions in Massachusetts and America \n5) “The Real Thing”: Herman Melville\, the Magic of Memory\, and Representing the American Dream \nAbout Justin F. Jackson\nJustin F. Jackson is a lecturer and visiting scholar at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst\, where he teaches US history\, and the history of Boston and Massachusetts. The Berkshire Eagle is publishing his monthly column\, “Revolution: Berkshires\,” on the American Revolution’s local history in the run-up to the semi-sesquicentennial in July 2026. A scholar of US foreign relations history\, he is author of The Work of Empire: War\, Occupation\, and the Making of American Colonialism in Cuba and the Philippines (University of North Carolina Press\, 2025). His next book\, “Cherry Cottage: Between Ruin and Restoration\, America’s History Retold through a Berkshire Home\,” explores how a preserved Stockbridge home produced Americans’ sense of the past\, and nation\, through place.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/american-stories-rebels-and-revolutionaries-of-the-berkshires/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:Norman Rockwell Museum\, Glendale Road 9\, Stockbridge\, Massachusetts\, 01262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event,Exhibit,Indigenous History,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T130000
DTSTAMP:20260710T020239
CREATED:20260622T200106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T200106Z
UID:10014460-1782903600-1782910800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The State Library Celebrates the 250th
DESCRIPTION:The State Library is excited to invite you to join us for a special event featuring our copy of the Declaration of Independence\, printed in Salem on July 17\, 1776. We will also be marking the opening of our new exhibit Raising the Alarm: Revolutionary Broadsides at the State Library. Though the exhibit features facsimiles of our collection items\, the originals will be pulled from storage from this event so visitors can see them up close. \nThis event is free and open to the public; stop by the State Library (room 341 of the Massachusetts State House) between 11:00 and 1:00 to see these stirring documents on display as the country approaches its 250th birthday. Reach out to us at special.collections@mass.gov with any questions.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-state-library-celebrates-the-250th/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House\, Beacon Street 24\, Boston\, MA\, 02133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="State Library of Massachusetts":MAILTO:reference.department@mass.gov
GEO:42.3587596;-71.063803
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Massachusetts State House Beacon Street 24 Boston MA 02133 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Beacon Street 24:geo:-71.063803,42.3587596
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T150000
DTSTAMP:20260710T020239
CREATED:20260625T155933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T155933Z
UID:10014484-1782914400-1782918000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Talk - Independence Forever
DESCRIPTION:Join Adams Papers staff for a gallery talk featuring the latest rotating installations from the Adams Presidential Library. Discover how members of the Adams family helped shape the “great anniversary festival\,” from the founding on July 4\, 1776\, to John Adams’s death on the semicentennial\, and to the legacy of independence shared by generations. \nAttendance is free.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/gallery-talk-independence-forever/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,July 4th,Speakers,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1776-Website-3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Historical Society":MAILTO:communications@masshist.org
GEO:42.3464046;-71.0898925
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Massachusetts Historical Society Boylston Street 1154 Boston Massachusetts 02215 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boylston Street 1154:geo:-71.0898925,42.3464046
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T183000
DTSTAMP:20260710T020239
CREATED:20260615T171544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T171544Z
UID:10014081-1782927000-1782930600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Robert Treat Paine Talk with Paul Przybyla
DESCRIPTION:Did you know?  Someone with ties to Shirley signed the Declaration of Independence and became the first Attorney General of Massachusetts.\nCelebrate America’s 250th Anniversary by exploring the life\, legacy\, and contributions of Robert Treat Paine.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/robert-treat-paine-talk-with-paul-przybyla/
LOCATION:Hazen\, Keady Way 3\, Shirley\, MA\, 01464\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hazen Memorial Library":MAILTO:sstewart@cwmars.org
GEO:42.5458298;-71.6413317
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hazen Keady Way 3 Shirley MA 01464 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Keady Way 3:geo:-71.6413317,42.5458298
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T200000
DTSTAMP:20260710T020239
CREATED:20260622T152516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T152516Z
UID:10014446-1782928800-1782936000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Independence 250: Quincy's Women on the Page
DESCRIPTION:Hear from bestselling authors Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie\, along with novelist Jodi Daynard\, as they share their experiences bringing Quincy women\, including Abigail Adams\, to life through historical fiction. This event is hosted in collaboration with Historic New England’s Quincy House and the National Parks Conservation Association. \nGet the details on this special program for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence at https://www.nps.gov/adam/planyourvisit/250-anniversary.htm.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/independence-250-quincys-women-on-the-page/
LOCATION:Adams National Historical Park: Old House at Peace field\, 135 Adams St\, Quincy\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Speakers,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/I250-schedule-4.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Adams National Historical Park":MAILTO:ADAM_Visitor_Center@nps.gov
GEO:42.2561259;-71.0108834
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Adams National Historical Park: Old House at Peace field 135 Adams St Quincy 02169 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=135 Adams St:geo:-71.0108834,42.2561259
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T213000
DTSTAMP:20260710T020239
CREATED:20260605T192138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T192138Z
UID:10013578-1782928800-1782941400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Sandwich\, MA Celebrates America 250
DESCRIPTION:-Welcome by Library Director Diane Costagliola\n-Presentation of Colors by American Legion Post 188 Color Guard\n-Pledge of Allegiance & Citation Presentation by Representative Steven Xiarhos\n-National Anthem by Jeanne Prendergast\n-Indigenous History & Recognition by the Wampanoag Tribe\n-Historical Reflections featuring Edward Bacon & Dr. Nathaniel Freeman\n-Abridged Reading of the Declaration of Independence with Town Clerk Taylor White\n-Community Sing-Along with Jeanne Prendergast\n-Commemorative Bell Ringing by St. John’s and First Church\n-Musical Selections by the Sandwich Town Band
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/sandwich-ma-celebrates-america-250/
LOCATION:142 main st\, sandwich\, ma\, Main Street 142\, Sandwich\, Massachusetts\, 02563\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Indigenous History,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="town of sandwich":MAILTO:townhall@sandwichmass.org
GEO:41.7579564;-70.4985246
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=142 main st sandwich ma Main Street 142 Sandwich Massachusetts 02563 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 142:geo:-70.4985246,41.7579564
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T203000
DTSTAMP:20260710T020239
CREATED:20260521T212629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T212629Z
UID:10010884-1782930600-1782937800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The People's House Party
DESCRIPTION:This July\, Revolutionary Spaces invites you to Old South Meeting House for The People’s House Party — a joyful civic celebration bringing our community together on the eve of the 250th anniversary. \nThis year’s gala marks the start of something new. Guests will enjoy The Exclusive First Look at Ruckus!\, a bold new immersive show that invites visitors inside the events and voices of the American Revolution. Expect a warm\, nostalgic atmosphere with thoughtful food\, vibrant storytelling\, and the unmistakable magic of a Boston summer evening in a space where history was made. \nLet’s celebrate the spaces that bring us together\, and the stories that still shape us!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-peoples-house-party/
LOCATION:Old South Meeting House\, Washington Street 310\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/4.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Revolutionary Spaces":MAILTO:marketing@revolutionaryspaces.org
GEO:42.3571796;-71.0584927
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old South Meeting House Washington Street 310 Boston MA 02108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Washington Street 310:geo:-71.0584927,42.3571796
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T210000
DTSTAMP:20260710T020239
CREATED:20260629T194136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T194136Z
UID:10014496-1782932400-1782939600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Writing a Revolution: The Letters of John & Abigail Adams 1773-1776
DESCRIPTION:From the “destruction of the tea” to the Declaration of Independence\, witness the founding of a nation through the eyes of one of colonial America’s most iconic couples. John Adams will take part as a delegate in the First and Second Continental Congresses in Philadelphia\, while his wife\, Abigail\, remains in Massachusetts as the American Revolution begins. Their correspondence allows a window into the conflicts\, the struggles of the people\, the tedious nature of the Congress\, and a loving marriage. \nThis July\, we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of our nation. The letters of John and Abigail Adams reflect their lived experiences through this tumultuous time\, and allow us to witness history in the making. \nThis live theatrical performance provides an intimate setting geared toward adults and older children.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/writing-a-revolution-the-letters-of-john-abigail-adams-1773-1776-4/
LOCATION:Abigail’s Tea Room at The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum\, Congress Street 306\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Event,Reenactment,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Writing-a-Revolution-BTPSM.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Tea Party Ships &amp%3B Museum":MAILTO:jgeorge@bostonteapartyships.com
GEO:42.3516509;-71.050212
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Abigail’s Tea Room at The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Congress Street 306 Boston Massachusetts 02210 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Congress Street 306:geo:-71.050212,42.3516509
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T140000
DTSTAMP:20260710T020239
CREATED:20260506T143629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T150022Z
UID:10010364-1782979200-1783000800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Aspirations of Ordinary People - Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective
DESCRIPTION:The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations.  Their records and artifacts\, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society\, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won\, hardships endured\, hometown and battleground heroes\, and the start of a long fight for liberty\, equality and justice. Their ideals and aspirations are the standards by which we measure our progress today.   \nCome discover the amazing stories brought to life at the North Andover Historical Society (NAHS) through REV250\, a series of programs and exhibits dedicated to the American Revolution.  \nThe exhibit will be open every week\, Tuesday through Saturday\, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Please check the website for more information.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-aspirations-of-ordinary-people-stories-of-the-american-revolution-from-a-local-perspective/2026-07-02/
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:20260702T090500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T091500
DTSTAMP:20260710T020239
CREATED:20260629T155435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T155435Z
UID:10014505-1782983100-1782983700@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Reading of the Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:Did you know the Declaration of Independence was read aloud in Boston for the first time by a Boston Tea Party Participant?\nJoin interpreters of the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum for a daily reading of the sacred founding document.\nWednesday\, July\, 1st through Sunday\, July\, 5th at 9:05am.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/reading-of-the-declaration-of-independence-2/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum\, Congress Street 306\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Drama,Event,July 4th,Outdoors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Declaration1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Tea Party Ships &amp%3B Museum":MAILTO:jgeorge@bostonteapartyships.com
GEO:42.3516509;-71.050212
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Congress Street 306 Boston Massachusetts 02210 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Congress Street 306:geo:-71.050212,42.3516509
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T120000
DTSTAMP:20260710T020239
CREATED:20260622T152442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T152442Z
UID:10014447-1782990000-1782993600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Independence 250: Independence Forever: The Continental Congress
DESCRIPTION:Become a delegate to the Second Continental Congress and re-enact the passage of the Declaration of Independence.  This interactive and engaging event is an invitation to adults and children to take part in the debate about whether to remain loyal to the British crown or to create a new nation. \nGet the details on this special program for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence at https://www.nps.gov/adam/planyourvisit/250-anniversary.htm.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/independence-250-independence-forever-the-continental-congress/2026-07-02/1/
LOCATION:Adams National Historical Park: Old House at Peace field\, 135 Adams St\, Quincy\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Drama,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Reenactment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/I250-schedule-5.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Adams National Historical Park":MAILTO:ADAM_Visitor_Center@nps.gov
GEO:42.2561259;-71.0108834
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Adams National Historical Park: Old House at Peace field 135 Adams St Quincy 02169 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=135 Adams St:geo:-71.0108834,42.2561259
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T123000
DTSTAMP:20260710T020239
CREATED:20260310T170113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T170113Z
UID:10007203-1782990000-1782995400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Revolution 250 Salem Tour
DESCRIPTION:Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials\, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem\, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) who were the most successful against the British Navy and British military governor General Thomas Gage encountered some of his biggest challenges to his authority in Salem.\nWe always say that without Salem\, the United States may not be the same United States we know today.\nCome to Salem as part of the Rev250 Celebration and learn the incredible role our patriots played in the start of our country.\nhttps://www.salemhistoricaltours.com/revolution-250-tour
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolution-250-salem-tour/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:Salem Historical Tours\, Central Street 8\, Salem\, Massachusetts\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rev250-Soldiers4.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Historical Tours":MAILTO:thesalemhistoricaltours@gmail.com
GEO:42.5214701;-70.893872
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Salem Historical Tours Central Street 8 Salem Massachusetts 01970 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Central Street 8:geo:-70.893872,42.5214701
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T140000
DTSTAMP:20260710T020239
CREATED:20260622T152442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T152442Z
UID:10014448-1782997200-1783000800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Independence 250: Independence Forever: The Continental Congress
DESCRIPTION:Become a delegate to the Second Continental Congress and re-enact the passage of the Declaration of Independence.  This interactive and engaging event is an invitation to adults and children to take part in the debate about whether to remain loyal to the British crown or to create a new nation. \nGet the details on this special program for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence at https://www.nps.gov/adam/planyourvisit/250-anniversary.htm.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/independence-250-independence-forever-the-continental-congress/2026-07-02/2/
LOCATION:Adams National Historical Park: Old House at Peace field\, 135 Adams St\, Quincy\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Drama,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Reenactment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/I250-schedule-5.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Adams National Historical Park":MAILTO:ADAM_Visitor_Center@nps.gov
GEO:42.2561259;-71.0108834
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Adams National Historical Park: Old House at Peace field 135 Adams St Quincy 02169 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=135 Adams St:geo:-71.0108834,42.2561259
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T150000
DTSTAMP:20260710T020239
CREATED:20260625T155933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T155933Z
UID:10014485-1783000800-1783004400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Talk - Independence Forever
DESCRIPTION:Join Adams Papers staff for a gallery talk featuring the latest rotating installations from the Adams Presidential Library. Discover how members of the Adams family helped shape the “great anniversary festival\,” from the founding on July 4\, 1776\, to John Adams’s death on the semicentennial\, and to the legacy of independence shared by generations. \nAttendance is free.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/gallery-talk-independence-forever/2026-07-02/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,July 4th,Speakers,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1776-Website-3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Historical Society":MAILTO:communications@masshist.org
GEO:42.3464046;-71.0898925
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Massachusetts Historical Society Boylston Street 1154 Boston Massachusetts 02215 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boylston Street 1154:geo:-71.0898925,42.3464046
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T160000
DTSTAMP:20260710T020239
CREATED:20260622T152442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T152442Z
UID:10014449-1783004400-1783008000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Independence 250: Independence Forever: The Continental Congress
DESCRIPTION:Become a delegate to the Second Continental Congress and re-enact the passage of the Declaration of Independence.  This interactive and engaging event is an invitation to adults and children to take part in the debate about whether to remain loyal to the British crown or to create a new nation. \nGet the details on this special program for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence at https://www.nps.gov/adam/planyourvisit/250-anniversary.htm.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/independence-250-independence-forever-the-continental-congress/2026-07-02/3/
LOCATION:Adams National Historical Park: Old House at Peace field\, 135 Adams St\, Quincy\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Drama,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Reenactment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/I250-schedule-5.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Adams National Historical Park":MAILTO:ADAM_Visitor_Center@nps.gov
GEO:42.2561259;-71.0108834
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Adams National Historical Park: Old House at Peace field 135 Adams St Quincy 02169 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=135 Adams St:geo:-71.0108834,42.2561259
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T210000
DTSTAMP:20260710T020239
CREATED:20260629T184318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T184318Z
UID:10014511-1783008000-1783026000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:A Celebration of Freedom America's 250th - City of Quincy
DESCRIPTION:Featuring spirited live music\, captivating historical presentations by Quincy’s cherished historic sites and a host of surprises yet to unfold. \nPresented by Mayor Tom Koch and the City of Quincy. \nPerformances and Presentations By \nThe Colonial Navy of Massachusetts \nHistorian and Author Brook Barbier \nDaughter of the Revolution \nBeantown Swing Orchestra \nLucas Beltran As Seen on The Voice \nSpecial Finale Presentation By \nSelect Members of the Quincy Choral Society \nSouth Shore Children’s Chorus
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/a-celebration-of-freedom-americas-250th-city-of-quincy/
LOCATION:Hancock Adams Common Quincy\, Quincy\, Massachusetts\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PatrioticCelebration2026_Flyer-scaled-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="City of Quincy":MAILTO:scoletti@quincyma.gov
GEO:42.2513682;-70.9962875
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR