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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T150000
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SUMMARY:Abigail Adams Birthplace Open Hours
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a guided tour during open hours at the Abigail Adams Birthplace on Sunday\, May 18\, 2025 from 1 – 3 p.m. \nBuilt in 1685\, the Abigail Smith Adams (1744-1818) Birthplace was home to this exceptional woman for the first twenty years of her life. It has survived two relocations and now stands as a monument to her extraordinary life. \nPlease note: Visits are by guided tour only. Tours begin on the half hour\, with the last tour starting at 2:30 p.m. \nCost: $10 adults/$5 children and members are free! \nFor more information\, please visit our website: https://abigailadamsbirthplace.org/
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/abigail-adams-birthplace-open-hours-2/
LOCATION:Abigail Adams Birthplace\, Norton Street 180\, Weymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02191\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T063844
CREATED:20250325T211210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T135755Z
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SUMMARY:Voices from the Grave: Heroes of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Honor the legacy of the American Revolution and Springfield’s contribution at war and on the homefront\, by joining us at our commemorative “Voices from the Grave: Heroes of the American Revolution” cemetery tour at Springfield Cemetery\, on Sunday\, May 18\, 2025. Seven historical residents will be featured on the tour\, including John Bryant III (1742-1816)\, first Armory Superintendent\, who lost his arm in battle; Hannah Mason Bryant (1756-1829)\, who sewed flannel cartridges for the Continental army; Nathaniel Brewer (1711-1809)\, Deacon of First Church for 53 years\, and a joiner by trade; and Susan Freedom (1784-1803)\, a Black indentured servant whose name poignantly symbolizes the struggle for freedom and identity among African Americans in the post-Revolutionary War era. Join the tour to see who else from Springfield’s revolutionary history will be highlighted! This tour will highlight the oldest gravestones and residents ever featured on the “Voices from the Grave” tours\, ongoing for more than a decade. Hosted by the Springfield Preservation Trust and developed by historian Derek Strahan and SPT Secretary Michael Stevens\, the “Heroes of the American Revolution” tour is an hour-long experience through Springfield Cemetery. It is led by docents who take visitors on a tour to graves of interesting cemetery residents\, where costumed interpreters speak about each person of intrigue. Hour-long walking tours will depart every fifteen minutes starting at 1:00PM at Springfield Cemetery\, 171 Maple Street. Tickets are $20 for Springfield Preservation Trust members\, and $25 for non-members. (Use promo code “SPTMember” if you are a Trust member\, for the $5 discount.) Purchase a ticket through Eventbrite. This event is held rain or shine! This event is supported by a Massachusetts 250 grant\, administered by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) within the Executive Office of Economic Development\, in celebration of the American Revolution’s 250th Anniversary.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/voices-from-the-grave-heroes-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Springfield Cemetery\, Maple Street 171\, Springfield\, Massachusetts\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T063844
CREATED:20250501T135640Z
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SUMMARY:Battle of Grape Island
DESCRIPTION:Witness the only local battle of the American Revolution! On May 21\, 1775\, a skirmish broke out on Grape Island\, then owned by Hingham loyalist Elijah Leavitt. To commemorate the 250th anniversary\, the Hingham Militia\, Wareham Militia\, and the 64th Light Infantry will reenact this pivotal moment. Ceremonial remarks\, historic narrative\, music\, and refreshments will be provided. Free.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/battle-of-grape-island/
LOCATION:Hingham Bathing Beach\, Otis Street 95\, Hingham\, Massachusetts\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Hingham%2C Hingham Historical Society%2C Hingham Militia Company":MAILTO:info@hinghamhistorical.org
GEO:42.2470736;-70.8882637
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hingham Bathing Beach Otis Street 95 Hingham Massachusetts 02043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Otis Street 95:geo:-70.8882637,42.2470736
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T153000
DTSTAMP:20260427T063844
CREATED:20250424T205144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T205144Z
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SUMMARY:Colonial Dance Tunes and Love Songs
DESCRIPTION:Dressed in the clothes of 18th-century itinerant musicians\, Deirdre Sweeney and Al Petty will perform an extensive repertoire of historical dance music\, as well as marches and laments\, including 18th-century tunes such as “Mr. Isaac’s Maggot” and “Jack’s Health.” Their instruments include the flute\, penny whistle\, recorder\, and fife. The music was gathered from manuscripts printed between the 17th and 19th centuries and arranged in counterpoint. \nThe two musicians\, who sometimes appear with a third musician as the Colonial Minstrels\, have long been active in related musical cultures\, including American fife and drum and traditional Irish music. They are popular performers at the Paul Revere House Museum in Boston. \nDoors open at 2 PM for a social period and refreshments; 2:15 PM Announcements and Annual Meeting\, followed by the Guest Speaker. \nThis program is offered by the Bedford Historical Society as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Learn more at freedomsway.org/hidden-treasures.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/colonial-dance-tunes-and-love-songs/
LOCATION:Bedford Historical Society\, South Road 16\, Bedford\, Massachusetts\, 01730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T190000
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SUMMARY:French Material Culture in the Revolutionary Atlantic
DESCRIPTION:This is a hybrid event. FREE for MHS Members. $10 per person fee (in person). No charge for virtual attendees or Card to Culture participants (EBT\, WIC\, and ConnectorCare). The in-person reception starts at 5:30 and the program will begin at 6:00. \nLafayette’s tour of the United States in 1824-5 resulted in the production of objects—ceramics\, textiles\, prints\, among others—all emblazoned with his name and visage. But like Lafayette himself\, French impact on material culture dates to the American Revolution. Join us as Ashli White examines the influence of various French things on political movements throughout the revolutionary Atlantic world and considers how diverse populations turned to these items as part of their attempts to realize liberty and equality.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/french-material-culture-in-the-revolutionary-atlantic/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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GEO:42.3464046;-71.0898925
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T063844
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SUMMARY:Screening of ABCL's Black Patriots of Lexington Episode on Stow & Boxborough
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of an episode of the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington (ABCL)’s Black Patriots of Lexington (Stow & Boxborough) with a Question-and-Answer session to follow. Commemorate the significant role that Black men and women played in the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19\, 1775. \nEconomic Patriots Prince and Cate Chester – explore the often-overlooked role of Black men and women\, like the husband-and-wife team of Cate and Prince Chester\, in the production of domestic linen. Domestic linen was favored by the Reverend Jonas Clarke and other colonists who were boycotting British goods in response to the Stamp Act of 1765. \nAn inspirational story of manumission\, entrepreneurship\, and community building in Lexington\, Stow and Boxborough. \nPresenters: Margaret Micholet\, public historian\, retired from the National Park Service and Sean D. Osborne\, public historian and producer of the Black Patriots of Lexington YouTube series. \nFor more information on the Black Patriots of Lexington video series visit abclex.org. \nReserve your free tickets on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/episode-screening-qa-of-black-patriots-of-lexington-stow-boxborough-tickets-1321599001189?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios \nThis program is offered by the Stow Historical Society\, Boxborough Historical Society\, Association of Black Citizens of Lexington\, Rediscover Mapledale\, and Tricons 2 Red Tails as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Learn more at freedomsway.org/hidden-treasures.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/screening-of-abcls-black-patriots-of-lexington-episode-on-stow-boxborough/
LOCATION:Stow Town Hall\, Great Road 375\, Stow\, MA\, 01775\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T063844
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T130817Z
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SUMMARY:Newburyport's Road to Revolution\, Part V - Powder and Shot
DESCRIPTION:Curious about what Newbury(port) soldiers carried into battle? \nJoin Joel Bohy\, Revolutionary War weapons expert\, for an exploration of the muskets\, swords\, and accouterments carried during the earliest days of the American Revolution\, featuring notable items from the Museum of Old Newbury collection. Session concludes with a musket drill outside. \nJoel Bohy is the director of Historic Arms & Militaria at Blackstone Valley Auctions and a frequent appraiser of Arms & Militaria on the PBS series Antiques Roadshow\, an active member of the American Society of Arms Collectors\, the Company of Military Historians\, The Colonial Society of Massachusetts\, an instructor for Advanced Metal Detecting for the Archeologist\, and an advisory board member of American Veterans Archaeological Recovery. \nFunded\, in part\, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/newburyports-road-to-revolution-part-v-powder-and-shot/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 166 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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GEO:42.8100068;-70.8761312
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T063844
CREATED:20250501T151021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T151021Z
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SUMMARY:Drunk Black History
DESCRIPTION:The critically acclaimed “Drunk Black History” show returns to the Rockwell in Somerville\, MA\, for another hilarious\, educational\, and unpredictable event! \nAt this hilarious and educational show\, comedian Brandon Collins (HBO Max) leads a booze-fueled lesson in Black history. It’s not your ordinary retelling—you’ll hear from “comedians\, experts\, writers\, and other professionals who are skunked out of their mind trying to recap the biography of a historical black figure or event that hasn’t gotten the mainstream love they deserved.” \nJoining Brandon onstage for this special event will be Reece Cotton (Boston While Black)\, Porsha Olayiwola (Essence Magazine)\, Orlando Baxter (BET)\, and more!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/drunk-black-history/
LOCATION:The Rockwell\, 255 Elm Street\, Somerville\, 02144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Celebration,Drama,Event
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GEO:42.3956154;-71.1216885
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Rockwell 255 Elm Street Somerville 02144 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=255 Elm Street:geo:-71.1216885,42.3956154
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T063844
CREATED:20250425T153110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T153110Z
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SUMMARY:Bunker Hill 250th Commemoration & Veteran Flag Placement
DESCRIPTION:Help us remember our heroes! Take part in observing Memorial Day and commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill! Did you know Pepperell provided the commander and about 60 men who fought at Bunker Hill? Eight of them were killed and eight wounded. We honor them today\, as well as the 230 veterans buried in the Park Street cemeteries\, by placing flags and saluting them all by name. \nWho? Children\, scouts\, parents\, adults and patriots of all types\nWhere? Walton Cemetery\, 5 Park Street\, Pepperell\, MA 01463\nWhen? Saturday\, May 24\, 2025 (Rain or Shine) \nSchedule\n8:00 a.m Doors open at DAR Prudence Wright Chapter House\, the red brick schoolhouse next to the cemetery.\nRefreshments: Enjoy hot cocoa\, coffee\, water\, and pastries from The Bakery. \n9:00 a.m. Program begins\nMaster of Ceremonies: Tony Saboliauskas\, Vietnam Veteran & Purple Heart recipient \n* Patriot Fife and Drum Duo: March with the musicians!\n· 6th Middlesex Regiment discusses uniforms and muskets. Kids practice drilling with wooden muskets!\n· Bunker Hill “Wolcott” Memorial Bench: Wreath placed\, Honor roll of those KIA (Killed In Action)\, wounded\, and musket volley. \n* Local voice students: Sing patriotic songs\n· Colonel Prescott Tomb: Wreath placed\, gold eagle placed\, flag\, chaplain prayer\, musket volley.\n· Flags will be provided for everyone to place on veterans’ graves in the adjoining cemeteries. \nPost Cemetery Activities: Cartridge making\, Quill pen writing\, Colonial games\, musket drilling\, chat with minutemen! \nThis program is offered by the Prudence Wright Chapter\, NSDAR and Pepperell 250th Celebration Committee as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Learn more at freedomsway.org/hidden-treasures.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/bunker-hill-250th-commemoration-veteran-flag-placement/
LOCATION:Walton Cemtery\, Park Street 5\, Pepperell\, MA\, 01463\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T063844
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T192721Z
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SUMMARY:Battle of Chelsea Creek 250th Anniversary Celebrations
DESCRIPTION:The event will include: \n– Explore the SSV Ernestina-Morrissey\, the 1894 schooner from the permanent fleet of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy\, and learn about the first British vessel captured and destroyed—the HMS Diana \n– Artillery Demonstration \n– Revolutionary-Era Militia Encampment \n– Musket Firing \n– Food Vendors and a Beer Garden \nAdditionally\, we’ll have a Governor Bellingham-Cary House Museum Open House\, as well as a 90-minute guided Boat Tour with Boston Harbor Now through the Mill Creek and Boston Bay. \nThe Battle of Chelsea Creek is a significant\, yet often forgotten\, event in the history of the American Revolution. It was the first naval engagement of the American Revolution in the spring of 1775\, as tensions between the colonists and the British were escalating. While the British controlled Boston\, they relied on supplies from the Harbor Islands. The Battle of Chelsea Creek was a crucial moment when the colonists struck back\, marking the first victory for the Army of the United Colonies. It was also the first time American forces took control of a British warship\, the HMS Diana.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/250th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-chelsea-creek-ssv-ernestina-morrissey-sails-into-chelsea-for-the-celebrations/
LOCATION:Port Park\, Marginal Street 99\, Chelsea\, MA\, 02150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="City":MAILTO:lalvarez@chelseama.gov
GEO:42.3866704;-71.0354376
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T063844
CREATED:20250520T155002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T155002Z
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SUMMARY:Happy Accident Broadsides Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join letterpress artist Mitch Cohen and Museum of Printing Director Operations Mitch Ahern as\nthey put on a workshop combining experimental letterpress monoprint techniques with printing customized\nbroadsides. This is a unique printing workshop using everyday items to create unique backgrounds —\nincluding\, but not limited to\, bathmats\, pool covers and other items. You have to do it to believe it. The session\nwill conclude with a letterpress printed keepsake on the background you created.\nWe can then take those backgrounds and use them to print broadsides on the Columbian iron hand press.\nVisitors can pull their own print\, and can even customize a print with their own name.\nThe Happy Accident Broadsides Workshop is free to the public\, thanks to a grant from the Massachusetts\nOffice of Travel and Tourism.\nMitch Cohen is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of letterpress printing and a long-time practitioner\nof the “black arts.” He is the co founder of the Printmaking and Book Arts Center in Rochester\, New York\, a\ndivision of Flower City Arts Center and has taught letterpress printing since 2005. He has a BS in Printing\nEducation from Rochester Institute of Technology.\nMitchel Ahern is the Director of Operations at the Museum of Printing\, where he teaches workshops\, manages\nprinting equipment donations\, and serves on the board. He also has his own shop Mitchelka Show Card Press\nin Lynn\, Massachusetts.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/happy-accident-broadsides-workshop/
LOCATION:Museum of Printing\, 15 Thornton Ave\, Haverhill\, MA\, 01832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Printing":MAILTO:info@museumofprinting.org
GEO:42.7727864;-71.1209326
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T063844
CREATED:20250521T133939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T133939Z
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SUMMARY:AANHPI Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Asian American\, Native Hawaiian\, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Festival will take place in Parkman Bandstand\, Boston Common\, on May 25\, 2025. This event is a part of the MA250 commemorative events. The annual AANHPI Festival\, co-hosted by the New England Chinese American Alliance (NECAA) and tons of other local organizations\, celebrates the rich histories\, cultures\, and contributions of the AANHPI diverse communities across Massachusetts.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/aanhpi-festival/
LOCATION:Boston Common\, 139 Tremont Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors,Speakers
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GEO:42.3554693;-71.0637928
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T063844
CREATED:20250407T152806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T152806Z
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SUMMARY:Battle of Fall River Reenactment Weekend
DESCRIPTION:On May 31\, 1778\, the little town of Fall River (then still Freetown) witnessed its only military action of the American Revolution at the mouth of the Quequechan River. \nOn Saturday\, May 31 and Sunday\, June 1\, you are invited to Fall River Heritage State Park to commemorate the 247th anniversary of the Battle of Fall River with a weekend-long living history event on the same riverbanks that witnessed the battle.The Battle of Fall River Reenactment Weekend (May 31 – June 1\, 2025) will feature a variety of engaging activities designed to immerse visitors in the Revolutionary War era and the history of Fall River. \nPresented by the Lafayette-Durfee Historical Foundation in partnership with The City of Fall River\, Viva Fall River\, and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR)\, the events will be hosted at DCR Fall River Heritage State Park. This event is made possible in part by funding from the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism\, the Mass Cultural Council\, the Fall River Cultural Council\, St. Anne’s Credit Union\, and BayCoast Bank. the living history event will include several local military reenactment units\, including the 54th Regiment of Foote and the 13th Continental Line. Both days will feature infantry drills\, open-fire cooking demonstrations\, blacksmithing\, sailmaking\, pottery\, and more. The encampment will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m on both days. Please see our online schedule and more information on attending the event at https://www.vivafallriver.com/lafayettedurfee250/
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/battle-of-fall-river-reenactment-weekend/
LOCATION:DCR Fall River Heritage State Park\, Water Street 5\, Fall River\, MA\, 02721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lafayette-Durfee House":MAILTO:prego@onesouthcoast.com
GEO:41.7039998;-71.1630117
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=DCR Fall River Heritage State Park Water Street 5 Fall River MA 02721 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Water Street 5:geo:-71.1630117,41.7039998
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T063844
CREATED:20250523T051001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T070830Z
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SUMMARY:Manchester in 1775 — Manchester\, The Revolution\, and The War at Sea
DESCRIPTION:For the upcoming 250th anniversary of the American Revolution\, the Manchester-by-the-Sea Museum is preparing to tell the story of “Manchester\, The Revolution\, and The War at Sea\,” and the opening day on Saturday\, May 31\, will specially feature living history with the Ladies Association of Revolutionary America interpreting Manchester in 1775. \nThe exhibit intends to create a better understanding of the town’s heritage\, specifically the story of Manchester men during the Revolutionary War\, as it was fought at sea\, with additional information about the war at land and home. After opening May 31\, it will run through September\, and it will be reprised next year for the national semiquincentennial in 2026. \nThe Essex National Heritage Commission is the primary grant sponsor of this project. \nThe exhibit intends to create a better understanding of the town’s heritage\, specifically the story of Manchester men during the Revolutionary War\, as it was fought at sea\, with additional information about the war at land and home. \nEVENT COST: \nAdmission cost for the opening and the exhibit is the same as regular self-guided tours of the Museum: $5 for individuals\, $10 for groups 2+; guided tours of the Museum are also available by request at the door at an additional cost (+$10).  Museum members are free along with youth 16 and under.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/manchester-in-1775-manchester-the-revolution-and-the-war-at-sea/
LOCATION:Manchester by the Sea Museum\, Union Street 10\, Manchester by the Sea\, MA\, 01944\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit,Reenactment,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Manchester by the Sea Museum":MAILTO:info@mbtsmuseum.org
GEO:42.5753691;-70.771071
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Manchester by the Sea Museum Union Street 10 Manchester by the Sea MA 01944 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Union Street 10:geo:-70.771071,42.5753691
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T063844
CREATED:20250425T151828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T151828Z
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SUMMARY:Harvard in the American Revolution: A Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:On April 19\, 1775\, Harvard sent at least one man from every household to drive the British back to Boston\, and soldiers from the town fought in every ensuing battle north of the Chesapeake. \nAs part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the nation’s independence\, Harvard will hold a living history tour of the graves of Revolutionary soldiers buried in the Center Cemetery. An overview will describe Harvard’s growing resistance to oppressive actions by the British and its preparation for war. Visitors will visit the graves of six soldiers and hear their stories of patriotism\, unity\, and endurance. \nRain date: Sunday\, June 1st\nTours at 1:00 PM\, 2:30 PM\, and 4 PM\nReservations for a time slot can be made by emailing curator@harvardhistory.org \nThis program is offered by the Harvard Historical Society as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Learn more at freedomsway.org/hidden-treasures.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/harvard-in-the-american-revolution-a-cemetery-tour/
LOCATION:Harvard’s Town Center Cemetery\, Still River Road 1\, Harvard\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors,Parades
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GEO:42.5005126;-71.583847
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Harvard’s Town Center Cemetery Still River Road 1 Harvard MA 01451 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Still River Road 1:geo:-71.583847,42.5005126
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T063844
CREATED:20250505T141026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T141026Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Walk Through the Old Burying Ground
DESCRIPTION:Don Black\, of Groton’s Old Burying Ground Commission\, will talk about the graves in the Old Burying Ground related to the Revolutionary War. Accompanying the walk and talk will be a display of the Revolutionary War cannon that militia\, including members from Groton\, looted off of a British ship and used at the Battle of Bunker Hill. The cannon was restored by Earl Carter and sits atop a replica carriage Carter constructed with two-century-old wood left over from the construction of the USS Constitution. \nThis program is offered by the Groton History Center as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Learn more at freedomsway.org/hidden-treasures.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolutionary-walk-through-the-old-burying-ground/
LOCATION:Groton’s Old Burying Ground\, Hollis Street 44\, Groton\, MA\, 01450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors,Speakers
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GEO:42.6115087;-71.5729387
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Groton’s Old Burying Ground Hollis Street 44 Groton MA 01450 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Hollis Street 44:geo:-71.5729387,42.6115087
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T063844
CREATED:20250403T183043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T181224Z
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SUMMARY:Forty Acres and the American Revolution: Stories of Independence and Servitude
DESCRIPTION:A new exhibit explores the experiences of enslaved\, indentured and free individuals navigating cultural and political tensions in Hadley\, MA\, on the eve of the American Revolution. The exhibit opens on May 31 with a reception and panel discussion with contributing scholars and exhibit designers.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/forty-acres-and-the-american-revolution-stories-of-independence-and-servitude/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum":MAILTO:pphmuseumassistant@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250607
DTSTAMP:20260427T063844
CREATED:20250121T211959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T211959Z
UID:10000372-1748822400-1749254399@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Concord Art: 250 Paintings for Concord’s 250th!
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the town of Concord’s 250th anniversary\, we invite you to join us for an art-making extravaganza! This June\, artists can register and pick up a free wood panel (8 x 8 inches) from Concord Art to create an image of Concord\, whatever that may mean to you. Perhaps there is a certain road or field or woods or something else that you’ve always been drawn to or inspired by. All media is welcome; the only constraint is that you use your wood panel as your surface! You can enjoy camaraderie and community in the outdoors and create alongside your fellow artists by working either outside Concord Art (along the American Mile) or at one of our designated locations during the week of June 2nd through June 6th (locations to be announced). Artists are welcome to work together each day at these locations from 10am to 4pm. Don’t forget your easel\, supplies\, water\, and snacks! For planning purposes\, please register in advance. Space is limited at each location. Our goal is to collect 250 paintings for Concord’s 250th! At the end of the week\, we will create a digital gallery exhibition\, so please share your finished artwork with us by completing this form (the form is not available yet) by Monday June 16th. \nImage attached: Jean Smith\, The Old Manse
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord-art-250-paintings-for-concords-250th/
LOCATION:Concord Art\, 37 Lexington Road\, Concord\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord250":MAILTO:pollyconcord250@gmail.com
GEO:42.4599632;-71.3473426
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Concord Art 37 Lexington Road Concord 01742 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=37 Lexington Road:geo:-71.3473426,42.4599632
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T063844
CREATED:20250506T140100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T140100Z
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SUMMARY:Sacred Rebellion Virtual Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, this encore virtual tour of the Congregational Library & Archives’ new in-person exhibition\, Sacred Rebellion\, will be hosted by Executive Director Dr. Kyle Roberts and New England’s Hidden Histories Project Director and Sacred Rebellion curator Dr. Tricia Peone. \nBy the time the American Revolution began\, many Congregationalists had embraced a theological justification for war and revolution. They believed that God favored them and that their cause was a morally justified\, sacred rebellion. Through sermons\, books\, poems\, songs\, and letters\, Congregationalists shared their stories\, reflected on their moral obligations to each other\, and debated questions of liberty and loyalty. But consensus was elusive\, and implementation proved difficult and unsatisfactory to many\, especially those on the margins. \nThe interactive tour will be hosted on Zoom\, with registration limited to a small group of attendees. Participants will view Revolutionary-era treasures from the collections; hear stories about how Congregationalists experienced the period leading up to\, during\, and immediately following the war; have opportunities to ask questions; and reflect on what this pivotal event means 250 years later. \nSpace is limited. Please register using the following link by Friday\, May 30th: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/CongregationalLibrary/SacredRebellionVirtualTour.html \nThe cost to attend is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. \nAfter registering\, you will receive an email with information about attending the virtual tour. \nEmail any questions to programs@14beacon.org. \nSPEAKER BIOS \nDr. Kyle Roberts was appointed the Executive Director of the Congregational Library & Archives in 2022. He received his BA in American Studies from Williams College and his PhD in History from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to coming to the CLA\, he was Associate Director of Library & Museum Programming at the American Philosophical Society and Associate Professor of Public History and New Media and Director of the Center for Textual Studies and Digital Humanities at Loyola University Chicago. \nA scholar of Atlantic World religion\, print\, and library history\, he is the author of Evangelical Gotham: Religion and the Making of New York City\, 1783-1860 (Chicago\, 2016)\, the co-editor\, with Stephen Schloesser\, of Crossings and Dwellings: Restored Jesuits\, Women Religious\, American Experience 1814-2014 (Brill\, 2017) and\, with Mark Towsey\, of Before the Public Library: Reading\, Community\, and Identity in the Atlantic World\, 1650-1850 (Brill\, 2017). \nKyle is an accomplished public historian and digital humanist whose collaborative projects include the Jesuit Libraries Provenance Project\, the Maryland Loyalism Project\, and Dissenting Academies Online: Virtual Library System. In addition to being the consultant for numerous digital and public history projects\, he sits on the executive committees of the American Catholic Historical Association\, the New England Historical Association\, the Urban History Association He is on the editorial and advisory boards for American Catholic Studies\, Early American Studies\, and portal. \nDr. Tricia Peone joined the CLA in 2022 as the Project Director for New England’s Hidden Histories. Prior to joining the CLA\, she was a research scholar at Historic New England for the Recovering New England’s Voices project. She has also previously worked as the public programs director at New Hampshire Humanities\, a university lecturer teaching classes on the Salem witch trials\, early New England\, and public history\, and as a researcher for cultural heritage organizations. She holds a PhD in history from the University of New Hampshire with a specialization in the early modern Atlantic world and history of science.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/sacred-rebellion-virtual-exhibition-tour/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregational Library &amp%3B Archives":MAILTO:programs@14beacon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T063844
CREATED:20250130T174139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T174139Z
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SUMMARY:19th Amendment (Women’s Suffrage) Special Anniversary Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Hub Town Tours for a special celebration of the anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment\, which granted women the right to vote in 1920. We will explore the captivating stories of Bostonians that followed in the footsteps of Revolutionary women like Abigail Adams and Phillis Wheatley\, and assembled the Women’s Suffrage Movement. This 2.5-hour walking tour begins in Boston’s Public Garden\, and travels through the Back Bay neighborhood\, visiting landmarks such as Copley Square\, the Boston Public Library\, and the Boston Women’s Memorial. Walk in the footsteps of prolific local activists that met Mrs. Adams’s challenge to “Remember the Ladies\,” and gain new appreciation for Boston’s historic role in the advancement of women’s rights.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/19th-amendment-womens-suffrage-special-anniversary-tour/
LOCATION:Boston Public Garden\, 1 Charles St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hub Town Tours":MAILTO:help@hubtowntours.com
GEO:42.3563702;-71.0692957
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boston Public Garden 1 Charles St. Boston MA 02116 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Charles St.:geo:-71.0692957,42.3563702
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T063844
CREATED:20250521T133421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T133421Z
UID:10001430-1749146400-1749151800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:"In Support of the Common Cause” ~ The Merrimack Valley Goes to War A talk by historian and author Alex Cain
DESCRIPTION:“In Support of the Common Cause” ~ The Merrimack Valley Goes to War\nA talk by historian and author Alex Cain\n​Thursday\, June 5\, 2025\, ~ 6:00-7:30pm\nThe History Center at 97 Main Street \nIn October 1774\, the Massachusetts Provincial Congress directed towns across the colony to prepare for imminent conflict with England. In response\, the Merrimack Valley adopted a wartime posture\, forming minute companies\, stockpiling weapons\, ammunition\, and supplies\, and establishing a defense network ready to mobilize if British forces advanced from Boston. Join Alexander Cain as he examines the Merrimack Valley’s response\, focusing on Andover\, to the British threat and explores the region’s buildup to war\, the formation of the Massachusetts minute-man system just before the battles of Lexington and Concord\, and Andover’s role in the Battle of Bunker Hill. \nAlexander Cain is a well-respected and highly sought-after speaker who frequently lectures on the military and social influences of 1775 Massachusetts. He has published multiple research articles that have shed new light on the Battles of Lexington and Concord\, Bunker Hill\, the Siege of Boston\, and the loyalist refugee experience during the American Revolution. Alex has also published two books\, We Stood Our Ground: Lexington in the First Year of the American Revolution and I See Nothing but the Horrors of a Civil War and is the author of the blog and podcast “Historical Nerdery.” Alex directs a Merrimack Valley-based vocational program that introduces high school students to advanced manufacturing and skilled trades careers.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/in-support-of-the-common-cause-the-merrimack-valley-goes-to-war-a-talk-by-historian-and-author-alex-cain/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andover Center for History and Culture":MAILTO:mtubinis@andoverhistoryandculture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250605T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T063844
CREATED:20250515T185348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T185348Z
UID:10001432-1749146400-1749155400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Two Nations\, One Battle:  Bunker Hill in British and American Memory
DESCRIPTION:Historians from the United States and United Kingdom will engage in a facilitated discussion reflecting on the Battle of Bunker Hill. Together\, Authors Nathaniel Philbrick and Emma Hart will consider the lasting impacts of the battle on the Revolutionary War\, its memory\, and legacy from two nations’ perspectives. \nModerator: Dr. Brooke Barbier \nHosts: Bunker Hill Monument Association\, Friends of the Charlestown Branch Library\, Bunker Hill Community College\, The National Parks of Boston
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/two-nations-one-battle-bunker-hill-in-british-and-american-memory/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T063844
CREATED:20250508T202504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T202504Z
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SUMMARY:Old Newbury Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Old Newbury invites you to enjoy this year’s Garden Tour on Saturday and Sunday\, June 7 & 8\, 2025. This year’s theme is Revolutionary Gardens\, an homage to innovative and original elements in our featured gardens! You’ll enjoy access to the best we have to offer\, from urban pocket gardens to larger\, more formal landscapes. \nThe 46th Old Newbury Garden Tour occurs rain or shine. It is an inspiration for those ranging from professionals seriously interested in garden design and horticulture to enthusiasts who simply love beautiful gardens. \nTickets are $25 members\, $40 non-members; your ticket is good for one or both days. \nTickets can also be purchased in-person at 98 High St.\, Newburyport during the event. \nStart at 98 High Street to pick up your garden tour guide or use the digital guide that you’ll receive by email a week before the event!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/old-newbury-garden-tour/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of  Old Newbury":MAILTO:info@newburyhistory.org
GEO:42.8066378;-70.8703149
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T063844
CREATED:20250520T154859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T154859Z
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SUMMARY:Printing Paul Revere
DESCRIPTION:Andy Volpe will print some of his Paul Revere replica copperplates\, including his latest 250th\ncommemorative print project: 3 Promissory Notes (paper money) that Revere secretly engraved & printed for the Massachusetts patriots in May 1775.\nHe plans on having some other prints\, plates\, tools and other visuals to discuss the work of Revere leading up to the American Revolution. \nThis event is funded in part by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) through the Massachusetts 250 Grant Program. This program supports the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution through programs that highlight historic themes of revolution and independence\, celebrate significant ‘firsts’ in Massachusetts and commemorate the state’s past 250 years.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/printing-paul-revere/
LOCATION:Museum of Printing\, 15 Thornton Ave\, Haverhill\, MA\, 01832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Printing":MAILTO:info@museumofprinting.org
GEO:42.7727864;-71.1209326
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Printing 15 Thornton Ave Haverhill MA 01832 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15 Thornton Ave:geo:-71.1209326,42.7727864
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T063844
CREATED:20250507T171610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T171610Z
UID:10001404-1749301200-1749304800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Sacred Rebellion Curator's Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 14 Beacon for a special tour of the CLA’s new in-person exhibition with New England’s Hidden Histories Project Director and “Sacred Rebellion” curator\, Dr. Tricia Peone. \nThe exhibition features many treasures from the CLA’s collections: sermons\, books\, poems\, songs\, and letters created by Massachusetts Congregationalists during and after the American Revolution. These objects reveal how Congregationalists understood their moral obligations to each other and debated questions of liberty and loyalty. \nAttendees will view the exhibition with the curator\, learn more about the objects on display\, and gain a deeper understanding of the stories behind the exhibition. The discussion will also explore the unfinished business of the Revolution and the meaning of its legacy today. \nSpace is limited. Please register via Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sacred-rebellion-curators-tours-tickets-1345346921859?aff=oddtdtcreator \nThere is no registration fee\, but a suggested cash donation of $10 per person will be gratefully accepted on site. \nAfter registering\, you will receive an email with information about attending the event. \nEmail any questions to programs@14beacon.org. \nSPEAKER BIO \nDr. Tricia Peone joined the CLA in 2022 as the Project Director for New England’s Hidden Histories. Prior to joining the CLA\, she was a research scholar at Historic New England for the Recovering New England’s Voices project. She has also previously worked as the public programs director at New Hampshire Humanities\, a university lecturer teaching classes on the Salem witch trials\, early New England\, and public history\, and as a researcher for cultural heritage organizations. She holds a PhD in history from the University of New Hampshire with a specialization in the early modern Atlantic world and history of science.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/sacred-rebellion-curators-tour/2025-06-07/
LOCATION:Congregational Library & Archives\, Beacon Street 14\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregational Library &amp%3B Archives":MAILTO:programs@14beacon.org
GEO:42.3579456;-71.062439
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T063844
CREATED:20250610T070214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T070214Z
UID:10001490-1749301200-1749308400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Colonial Weaving Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Talented fiber artist\, Zoe Lawson\, demonstrates the art of creating cloth by hand and simple machines. Practice weaving on the small looms provided.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/colonial-weaving-demonstration/
LOCATION:Paul Revere House\, 19 North Square\, Boston\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
GEO:42.363739;-71.0537
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Paul Revere House 19 North Square Boston 02113 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=19 North Square:geo:-71.0537,42.363739
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T063844
CREATED:20250521T133124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T133124Z
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SUMMARY:Sun Battle of Bunker Hill Flag Raising + Veteran Wreath
DESCRIPTION:The Bunker Hill flag will be raised at the Monument followed by a speaking ceremony to recognize and honor the service and sacrifice of Charlestown veterans. Coffee and treats will be served. \nInvited Guests: Bunker Hill Parade Chief Marshal James Chambers + General Ralph Rizzo \nHosts: The National Parks of Boston\, Bunker Hill Associates
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/sun-battle-of-bunker-hill-flag-raising-veteran-wreath/
LOCATION:Bunker Hill Monument\, Monument Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bunker Hill Associates":MAILTO:BunkerHillAssociates@gmail.com
GEO:42.3760848;-71.0600216
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bunker Hill Monument Monument Square Boston MA 02129 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Monument Square:geo:-71.0600216,42.3760848
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T063844
CREATED:20250122T211037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T193551Z
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SUMMARY:"Spies Among Us" year long exhibit opening on February 6th 2025
DESCRIPTION:“Spies Among Us” will open on Thursday\, February 6th at 10 a.m. during the museum’s first Thursday opening hours. We will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 6th and will be open every Thursday going forward from 10-4. We will also showcase the exhibit during our February Second Sunday Open House on Sunday\, February 9th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. \nThe exhibit will recall the story of General Gage’s spies who visited the Tavern in 1775\, explore examples of espionage on both sides\, and examine the many ways of spying that were used during the American Revolution. \nSpycraft played a pivotal role during the American Revolution\, with both the Continental Army and British forces using intelligence operations to gain strategic advantages. The Golden Ball Tavern and its proprietor Isaac Jones\, played host on a few occasions to British spies sent\, by General Thomas Gage\, to survey the towns that were scattered around the area from Boston to Worcester. This was just one of the British military’s tactics for keeping the Patriots in line. On the American side\, espionage was essential in countering the British military’s superior resources and manpower. \nThe spycraft of the American Revolution was marked by its ingenuity\, the use of civilian networks\, and the blending of military and civilian espionage tactics. Though it was often risky and unreliable\, intelligence-gathering operations played a critical role in the eventual success of the American cause\, allowing the Continental Army to take advantage of British vulnerabilities and ultimately secure victory. \nJoin us as we introduce our new exhibit and our new Thursday opening hours. The museum will continue to be open every second Sunday of the month for our Second Sunday Open House Tours and will now be open every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\nWe look forward to welcoming you!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/spies-among-us-year-long-exhibit-opening-on-february-6th-2025/2025-06-08/
LOCATION:Golden Ball Tavern Museum\, Boston Post Road 662\, Weston\, Massachusetts\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Golden Ball Tavern Museum":MAILTO:gbtmuseum@gmail.com
GEO:42.365745;-71.309473
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Golden Ball Tavern Museum Boston Post Road 662 Weston Massachusetts 02493 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boston Post Road 662:geo:-71.309473,42.365745
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTSTAMP:20260427T063844
CREATED:20250521T133857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T133857Z
UID:10001434-1749427200-1750463999@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Bunker Hill Revealed: Archaeological Investigation of the 1775 Redoubt
DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Boston Archaeology and American Veterans Archaeological Recovery teams as they excavate a portion of the redoubt built on the night of June 16\, 1775\, triggering the start of the Battle of Bunker Hill. \nExcavations should reach the bottom of the trench dug that evening by the end of the first week. Visitors to the 250th events on the Monument park site will have an opportunity to see the remains of the actual fortifications. \nBackfilling of the trench will commence June 18th or 19th- so don’t miss it! \nHosts: The National Parks of Boston\, City of Boston Archaeology
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/bunker-hill-revealed-archaeological-investigation-of-the-1775-redoubt/
LOCATION:Bunker Hill Monument\, Monument Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Exhibit,Outdoors
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GEO:42.3760848;-71.0600216
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bunker Hill Monument Monument Square Boston MA 02129 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Monument Square:geo:-71.0600216,42.3760848
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T063844
CREATED:20250603T203952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T203952Z
UID:10001459-1749542400-1749574800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Plight of Loyalists in Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:It’s been said that history is written by the victors\, so it’s not surprising that the story of those loyal to the Crown in the American colonies is not as widely known as that of the Patriots. \nAs the drumbeat to independence grew louder\, Loyalists faced their Patriot neighbors’ scorn and also the agonizing decision of whether or not to flee their towns and homes. \nVarious historians have estimated that between 60\,000 and 100\,000 people fled the colonies by the time “America’s first civil war” ended. \nDr. Kerpelman will present a picture of how ordinary Massachusetts Loyalists and their Patriot neighbors interacted with one another during that fraught time between the 1750’s and the 1790’s. \nA brief tour of the 1699 Isaac Winslow House is included.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-plight-of-loyalists-in-massachusetts/2025-06-10/1/
LOCATION:1699 Isaac Winslow House\, 634 Careswell St\, Marshfield\, 02050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Winslow Hosue Association":MAILTO:whaboard@winslowhouse.org
GEO:42.0713374;-70.6730523
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1699 Isaac Winslow House 634 Careswell St Marshfield 02050 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=634 Careswell St:geo:-70.6730523,42.0713374
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