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SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: "Confronting Boston's Legacy of Slavery: The Power of Faith and the Art of Remembrance"Art of
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by King’s Chapel\, join us for a special panel\, Confronting Boston’s Legacy of Slavery: The Power of Faith and the Art of Remembrance\, on Monday\, September 15\, at 5:30 PM at the Museum of African American History\, Boston. Speakers include Dr. Kabria Baumgartner\, Rev. Willie Bodrick II\, Rev. Joy Fallon\, and artist Harmonia Rosales\, who will reflect on Boston’s role in slavery\, the power of faith and art in confronting painful histories\, and how remembrance can inspire new paths toward justice and reconciliation. This discussion is free and open to the public\, however space is limited. RSVP requested.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/panel-discussion-confronting-bostons-legacy-of-slavery-the-power-of-faith-and-the-art-of-remembranceart-of/
LOCATION:Museum of African American History\, Joy Street 46\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T190000
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SUMMARY:Greene and Cornwallis in the Carolinas: The Pivotal Struggle of the American Revolution 1780-1781
DESCRIPTION:Massachusetts 250 is embracing our history of the American Revolution. It includes commemorations and the many battles that led to independence. Explore Massachusetts and experience the special events that showcase our history with untold stories that pay homage to the past. Join us at the Thomas Crane Public Library at 40 Washington St. in Quincy Center on Monday\, September 15 from 7 – 8 PM for a history talk from author and historian\, Jeffrey A. Denman on Greene and Cornwallis in the Carolinas: The Pivotal Struggle of the American Revolution 1780-1781! Jeffrey A. Denman\, local author\, retired teacher\, and historian will be discussing his first book about Nathanael Greene and Charles Cornwallis and their all-important campaign in the South which led to the conclusion of the war at Yorktown. \nDenman is the author of seven journal and magazine articles dealing with subjects ranging from the American Revolution to World War II\, as well as co-author of Greene and Cornwallis in the Carolinas: The Pivotal Struggle of the American Revolution\, 1780-1781 and his most recent book\, John Quincy Adams\, Reluctant Abolitionist. His third book\, The Philadelphia Quakers and the American Revolution is currently in production and is about the brutal suppression of the Philadelphia Quakers during the American Revolution. Learn more about Jeffrey A. Denman and his work at www.jeffreyadenman.com \nThis program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/greene-and-cornwallis-in-the-carolinas-the-pivotal-struggle-of-the-american-revolution-1780-1781/
LOCATION:Thomas Crane Public Library\, Washington Street 40\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T203000
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SUMMARY:Newburyport's Revolution: Through a Howling Wilderness: 1775 March to Quebec
DESCRIPTION:Newburyport’s Road to Revolution Presents: Through a Howling Wilderness: Benedict Arnold’s March to Quebec\, 1775 \n📅 Friday\, September 19\, 2025 – 7:00 p.m.📍 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, Newburyport\, MA \nExactly 250 years to the day after Benedict Arnold led his troops out of Newburyport\, join us for a captivating lecture by historian and author Tom Desjardin on one of the most extraordinary—yet often overlooked—episodes of the American Revolution. \nIn September 1775\, Arnold commanded eleven hundred Colonial soldiers on a daring\, top-secret mission: to march and paddle nearly 200 miles through the untamed wilderness of Maine and Quebec to seize British-held Quebec City. It was a journey marked by hypothermia\, disease\, starvation\, hurricanes\, and blizzards. Dozens perished; survivors endured eating everything from dogs to lip salve before reaching their target. Though the attack ultimately failed\, Arnold’s expedition helped pave the way for America’s eventual victory. \nIn Through a Howling Wilderness\, Desjardin tells this gripping story of endurance\, sacrifice\, and leadership before Arnold’s name became synonymous with treason. \nAbout the Speaker: Tom Desjardin holds a Ph.D. in U.S. History and is the author of multiple acclaimed books. A former archivist and historian at Gettysburg National Military Park\, he has taught at Bowdoin College\, advised film and television productions (including Gettysburg and Gods and Generals)\, and appeared on the History Channel\, A&E\, Discovery\, PBS\, and CSPAN. He is a former Commissioner of Education for Maine and director of the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands. \nFunded\, in part\, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/newburyports-revolution-through-a-howling-wilderness-1775-march-to-quebec-2/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 166 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T180826
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SUMMARY:Paul Revere & Friends™ at Historic Wayside Inn
DESCRIPTION:Historic Wayside Inn Welcomes Free Family Fun at Apple Fest — Featuring Paul Revere & Friends™ \nSudbury\, Massachusetts — Saturday\, September 20\, 2025 — The storied charm of the historic Wayside Inn will come alive this Apple Fest with a delightful blend of history\, humor\, and wholesome entertainment — and it’s all free for the whole family! \nAt 11:00 AM\, guests are invited to enjoy one full hour of strolling ventriloquism and edutainment with ♫♬ Paul Revere & Friends™\, the beloved creation of Boston’s National Award-Winning Ventriloquist Kevin Driscoll. Known for his captivating mix of music\, comedy\, and historical storytelling\, Kevin brings to life a colorful cast of puppets — each with its own wit and charm. \nWhile there’s no historical record that Paul Revere owned a talking dog\, audiences will quickly agree that Doug The Talking Dog might just be the most entertaining “what if” in colonial history. \nThis interactive\, laugh-filled performance is designed to delight children and adults alike\, blending New England heritage with lighthearted fun. The event is part of Apple Fest’s full day of seasonal celebration\, all set against the scenic backdrop of one of America’s most treasured historic sites. \nA sneak peek of ♫♬ Paul Revere & Friends™ in action can be enjoyed in this short video:\n \nEvent Details:\n📅 Date: Saturday\, September 20\, 2025\n📍 Location: The Historic Wayside Inn\, Sudbury\, MA\n🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (One hour strolling ventriloquism & edutainment)\n💲 Admission: Free \nCome for the apples\, stay for the laughs — and make some history of your own at Apple Fest!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/paul-revere-friends-at-historic-wayside-inn/2025-09-20/1/
LOCATION:Wayside Inn – 72 Wayside Inn Rd. Sudbury\, MA 01776\, Wayside Inn Road 72\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Event,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T100000
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SUMMARY:Guided Hike on the Knox Trail in Otis
DESCRIPTION:Western Mass Hilltown Hikers Group Tour\nGuided Hike on the Knox Trail in Otis\nSeptember 20th@10:00 am \nParking: On Norton Street Extension near house #92 Otis\, MA 01253\nDirections: Take Route 23 East or West to the Center of Otis take Norton Road and bear right onto Norton Road Extension to end of road.\nHike Rating: Easy to Moderate 3 miles in and back with very little elevation \nJoin us on a journey on the original “Ye Trodden Path” to follow the footsteps of the men who saved our country. Narrated by Mr. Tom Ragusa\, local historian\, our journey will take us through a section in Otis stopping at each historical location along the way listening to Tom’s amazing stories. During the winter of 1775-1776 Gen George Washington held the high ground around Boston while the British were firmly in control of the city. If Washington had artillery\, he could dislodge the British and retake Boston. The nearest available artillery was at Fort Ticonderoga\, under Continental Army control\, in up-state NY. Gen Henry Knox then was commissioned in Dec 1775\, by Gen Washington to secure these artillery pieces and transport them from NY\, through Massachusetts to Dorchester Heights outside Boston. To do this Gen Knox successfully crossed the Berkshire Mountains and large rivers in winter\, with 59 pieces of artillery. When the artillery arrived in Boston in early March 1776\, Gen Howe realized the hopelessness of his position and evacuated the city. \nWe will hike rain or shine. Registration required. Please Register per car load on https://westernmasshilltownhikers.ticketleap.com Maps and bottled water provided. Well behaved dogs allowed. Event is volunteer lead. Suggested donation is $15. More details are on www.hilltownhikers.com. Please email westernmasshilltownhikers@aol.com or call/text 413-302-0312 if you have any questions. As always be prepared for rocks\, mud and roots\, bring trekking poles!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/guided-hike-on-the-knox-trail-in-otis/
LOCATION:92 Norton Road Extension\, Norton Road Extension 92\, Otis\, MA\, 01253\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T120000
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SUMMARY:Paul Revere & Friends™ at Historic Wayside Inn
DESCRIPTION:Historic Wayside Inn Welcomes Free Family Fun at Apple Fest — Featuring Paul Revere & Friends™ \nSudbury\, Massachusetts — Saturday\, September 20\, 2025 — The storied charm of the historic Wayside Inn will come alive this Apple Fest with a delightful blend of history\, humor\, and wholesome entertainment — and it’s all free for the whole family! \nAt 11:00 AM\, guests are invited to enjoy one full hour of strolling ventriloquism and edutainment with ♫♬ Paul Revere & Friends™\, the beloved creation of Boston’s National Award-Winning Ventriloquist Kevin Driscoll. Known for his captivating mix of music\, comedy\, and historical storytelling\, Kevin brings to life a colorful cast of puppets — each with its own wit and charm. \nWhile there’s no historical record that Paul Revere owned a talking dog\, audiences will quickly agree that Doug The Talking Dog might just be the most entertaining “what if” in colonial history. \nThis interactive\, laugh-filled performance is designed to delight children and adults alike\, blending New England heritage with lighthearted fun. The event is part of Apple Fest’s full day of seasonal celebration\, all set against the scenic backdrop of one of America’s most treasured historic sites. \nA sneak peek of ♫♬ Paul Revere & Friends™ in action can be enjoyed in this short video:\n \nEvent Details:\n📅 Date: Saturday\, September 20\, 2025\n📍 Location: The Historic Wayside Inn\, Sudbury\, MA\n🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (One hour strolling ventriloquism & edutainment)\n💲 Admission: Free \nCome for the apples\, stay for the laughs — and make some history of your own at Apple Fest!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/paul-revere-friends-at-historic-wayside-inn/2025-09-20/2/
LOCATION:Wayside Inn – 72 Wayside Inn Rd. Sudbury\, MA 01776\, Wayside Inn Road 72\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Event,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T150000
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SUMMARY:Open Hours at the Abigail Adams Birthplace
DESCRIPTION:Open Hours at the Abigail Adams Birthplace continue! Cost: $10 for adults\, $5 for children and members are free! Please note: Visits are by guided tour only. Tours begin on the half hour\, with the last tour starting at 2:30 p.m. \nFor more information\, please see our website: https://abigailadamsbirthplace.org/ \n180 Norton St.\, North Weymouth\, Massachusetts\, United States
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/open-hours-at-the-abigail-adams-birthplace-3/
LOCATION:Abigail Adams Birthplace\, Norton Street 180\, Weymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02191\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T180826
CREATED:20250915T133957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T221253Z
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SUMMARY:Ticonderoga Cannon: Presentation and Firing
DESCRIPTION:Presentation and firing of Cannon to commemorate the movement of Ticonderoga Cannon to Dorchester Heights under the command of Henry Knox in 1775 and 1776. \nDusk & Night Cannon Firing\nColonial Music \n6 PM Sudbury Fyfe & Drum\, Sudbury Militia and Minute\n6:30 – 7:15 p.m. Cannon Display \nFeaturing: Crain’s Artillery\, Brown’s Artillery\, Pawtucket Rangers Artillery\, and the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/ticonderoga-cannon-presentation-and-firing/
LOCATION:South Field\, Wayside Inn\, Dutton Road 35\, Sudbury\, Massachusetts\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T120000
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CREATED:20250122T211037Z
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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-2025/2025-09-27/
LOCATION:Golden Ball Tavern Museum\, Boston Post Road 662\, Weston\, Massachusetts\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T180826
CREATED:20250930T213506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T213506Z
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SUMMARY:Colonial Faire and Muster of Fifes and Drums
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate New England’s revolutionary heritage as historic Longfellow’s Wayside Inn hosts a Colonial Faire and Muster of Fife & Drums. From military drills to contradancing\, cooking and blacksmithing to 18th century children’s games\, engage with living history reenactors demonstrating life in MA circa 1775. The air will be filled with the music that helped inspire the birth of a nation\, as the grand parade steps off at 12:00. This will be followed by performances by 25 corps from throughout the northeast\, featuring the US Army’s “Old Guard” Fife & Drum Corps\, the presidential ceremonial honor guard from Washington\, DC. There will also be craft vendors\, as well as a food court and beer garden.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/colonial-faire-and-muster-of-fifes-and-drums-2/
LOCATION:Wayside Inn – 72 Wayside Inn Rd. Sudbury\, MA 01776\, Wayside Inn Road 72\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T160000
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SUMMARY:Colonial Faire and Muster of Fifes and Drums
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate New England’s revolutionary heritage as historic Longfellow’s Wayside Inn hosts a Colonial Faire and Muster of Fife & Drums. From military drills to contradancing\, cooking and blacksmithing to 18th century children’s games\, engage with living history reenactors demonstrating life in MA circa 1775. The air will be filled with the music that helped inspire the birth of a nation\, as the grand parade steps off at 12:00. This will be followed by performances by 25 corps from throughout the northeast\, featuring the US Army’s “Old Guard” Fife & Drum Corps\, the presidential ceremonial honor guard from Washington\, DC. There will also be craft vendors\, as well as a food court and beer garden.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/colonial-faire-and-muster-of-fifes-and-drums-3/
LOCATION:Wayside Inn – 72 Wayside Inn Rd. Sudbury\, MA 01776\, Wayside Inn Road 72\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T160000
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SUMMARY:Colonial Faire and Muster of Fyfe & Drum
DESCRIPTION:● Sudbury 250 sponsors the Colonial Faire and Muster of Fyfe & Drum with living history demonstrations of life in colonial New England.\n● Join us on the grounds of the historic Longfellow’s Wayside Inn for a full day of music\, muskets\, history\, and fun.\n● 10 AM The Faire opens with a Colonial encampment\, militia and crafts demonstrations\, and contradancing. We expect dozens of colonial and craft vendors and 25 fife and drum corps from across New England and New York. Food is available on the field.\n● 12 PM The Grand Parade of fifes and drums will begin promptly at noon and will be followed directly by a performance by each of the corps attending. The muster is a celebration rather than a competition: The corps are appearing by invitation and attend to share their music and friendship. \nThe Sudbury 250 Committee cordially invites Sudbury residents of all ages to our fall 2025 programs. The events are uniquely Sudbury and deeply rooted in the American Revolution. Each fun and festive program is FREE to the public and offers valuable insight into our nation’s history.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/colonial-faire-and-muster-of-fyfe-drum/
LOCATION:Wayside Inn – 72 Wayside Inn Rd. Sudbury\, MA 01776\, Wayside Inn Road 72\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sudbury 250 Committee":MAILTO:sudbury250@sudbury.ma.us
GEO:42.3572337;-71.4739235
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wayside Inn – 72 Wayside Inn Rd. Sudbury MA 01776 Wayside Inn Road 72 Sudbury MA 01776 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Wayside Inn Road 72:geo:-71.4739235,42.3572337
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T180826
CREATED:20251024T163332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T163332Z
UID:10003863-1758970800-1758985200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Presidential Pets Party
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a day full of activities for the whole family\, all pet-themed and all fun! \n-Try out pet-inspired maker activities\n-Discover which historical White House pet best matches your personality\n-Make a wearable mask of your animal pet\n-Attend a pet-centered State Dinner\nand more! \nPlease note: We love your pets\, but only service animals allowed. \nAll activities are free with paid admission. Youths ages 17 and under are free. Multiple additional discount options are always available\, including student\, military\, senior\, and EBT. \nGetting to the JFK Library\nParking is free at the JFK Library. \nA Paul Revere shuttle bus will be running from the JFK/UMass MBTA stop on the Red Line to the JFK Library. \nSensory Flexibility\nAdaptive maker activities and a Flexible Calming Space will be available for anyone who needs a break at any time. This is an inclusive program and people both with and without disabilities are always welcomed. \nSecurity\nTo make your experience safe and enjoyable\, the JFK Library takes the safety and security of all guests\, staff\, and visitors seriously. Upon entry to this federal building\, all visitors must pass through a security check with a metal detector. All bags will be searched by Security Officers upon entry. See our FAQ for more details.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/presidential-pets-party/
LOCATION:John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum":MAILTO:kennedy.programs@jfklfoundation.org
GEO:42.3130539;-71.0332151
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T180826
CREATED:20250911T181819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T181829Z
UID:10003797-1758978000-1759006800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Hispanic & Latinx Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Hispanic & Latinx Festival is one of Lowell’s most vibrant cultural celebrations\, bringing together more than 15\,000 attendees this year. In just four years\, the festival has become a cornerstone community event\, showcasing the rich traditions\, music\, food\, art\, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latinx community in the region. \nOrganized by the Latinx Community Center for Empowerment (LCCE)\, the festival is free and open to the public\, offering live performances\, cultural presentations\, artisan and food vendors\, and family-friendly activities. It serves as both a celebration of heritage and an opportunity to connect communities\, strengthen civic engagement\, and promote equity and inclusion across Lowell and beyond.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/hispanic-latinx-festival/
LOCATION:BoardingHousePark\, French Street 40\, Lowell\, MA\, 01852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Culinary,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="LatinxCenter":MAILTO:hispanicfest@latinxcenter.org
GEO:42.6478331;-71.309043
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=BoardingHousePark French Street 40 Lowell MA 01852 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=French Street 40:geo:-71.309043,42.6478331
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTSTAMP:20260425T180826
CREATED:20240805T222433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T222433Z
UID:10000140-1759276800-1759363199@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Transformed by Revolution: Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:The second of three 250th special exhibitions at the Concord Museum\, Transformed by Revolution will explore histories of community and belonging during and after the war\, tracing shifting ideas about what it meant to be part of the new nation and who would be included in the story.  Featured objects and stories will explore the process of rebuilding local communities and the nation as a whole following a period of immense crisis. Examples of 18th century telescopes and scientific apparatus from Harvard University’s Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments will highlight the story of Harvard College’s temporary relocation to Concord in 1775\, along with families from Boston seeking refuge. Furniture\, silver\, and ceramics\, along with other objects from the Museum’s collection\, will illuminate efforts to establish community organizations to provide mutual care and support after the war\, while historic clothing and textiles will trace stories of childhood\, family\, and education. The exhibition will particularly highlight the networks of care and mutual support created among Black and indigenous families\, \ndrawing on maps\, land records\, and archival materials to capture their uncertain and often precarious experiences following the war and their efforts to forge and maintain their own communities. By centering these complex and diverse stories\, this exhibition will consider the ongoing legacy of the American Revolution for ideas of inclusion\, belonging\, and citizenship today.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/transformed-by-revolution-exhibition-opening/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
GEO:42.457529;-71.3417985
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike Concord MA 01742 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=53 Cambridge Turnpike:geo:-71.3417985,42.457529
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20260425T180826
CREATED:20250930T214844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T214844Z
UID:10003866-1759536000-1759708799@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Life During the Revolution: A Living History Weekend at the Bidwell House
DESCRIPTION:Experience life during the American Revolution in this weekend long event at the Bidwell House Museum. \nAs you drive down Art School Road\, you will be able to leave the modern world behind and enter a time when fire was used for cooking\, everyone lived off the land and muskets were the weapon of choice. \nThe event will open on Saturday morning at 10 am and there will be talks that day about Martha Washington\, Mercy Otis Warren and coffee house culture. In between these talks will be tactical and artillery demonstrations and the camp will close at 4. \nOn Sunday morning\, the event will again begin at 10 am and the day will include talks about sutlers and Baroness Fredrika Reidesel\, whose husband fought with the British side. There will also be an afternoon tactical demonstration. \nThroughout each day\, visitors will be able to walk through the camps and talk to people portraying British and Continental soldiers\, learn about midwifery and woman’s issues and talk to the sutlers who supplied the armies.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/life-during-the-revolution-a-living-history-weekend-at-the-bidwell-house/
LOCATION:The Bidwell House Museum\, Art School Road 100\, Monterey\, Massachusetts\, 01245\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Bidwell House Museum":MAILTO:bidwellhouse@gmail.com
GEO:42.2084756;-73.2183631
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Bidwell House Museum Art School Road 100 Monterey Massachusetts 01245 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Art School Road 100:geo:-73.2183631,42.2084756
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T180826
CREATED:20250609T192902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T192902Z
UID:10001475-1759582800-1759586400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Burial Hill Tour Series – Revolutionary Connections
DESCRIPTION:The Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum announce their continuing partnership in a free public tour series of Plymouth’s historic Burial Hill for the 2025 season. Each first Saturday of the month a thematic tour of the ancient burying ground will reveal facets of Plymouth’s evolving story over generations. This year honors the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with a series theme of “Revolutionary Connections.” Each monthly tour highlights the Revolutionary era in Plymouth with insights into South Shore connections to America’s contest for independence. Presenters include local historians and authors who share their expertise on a range of topics\, highlighting art\, history\, and culture atop the open-air history museum in the heart of downtown Plymouth\, Burial Hill. \nSevere weather may cancel tour. Stay up to date with us on our Facebook page and visit pilgrimhall.org or plymouthantiquarian.org for more information on the continuing Burial Hill tour series.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/burial-hill-tour-series-revolutionary-connections/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:Plymouth Burial Hill Cemetery\, Town Square 19\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Plymouth Antiquarian Society":MAILTO:info@plymouthantiquarian.org
GEO:41.9554698;-70.6649745
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Plymouth Burial Hill Cemetery Town Square 19 Plymouth Massachusetts 02360 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Town Square 19:geo:-70.6649745,41.9554698
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T180826
CREATED:20251022T213054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T213054Z
UID:10003887-1759678200-1759683600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:By the Hand of Providence: How Faith Shaped the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Free\, In-person & livestreamed\nPerforming Arts Center\, Brewster\nPresented by Mr. Rod Gragg\, author and historian\, this presentation surveys the impact of the Judeo-Christian worldview on the American Revolution from the early Colonial Era through the American victory at the Battle of Yorktown and formation of the United States of America. Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org FREE
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/by-the-hand-of-providence-how-faith-shaped-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center\, Southern Eagle Cartway 95\, Brewster\, Massachusetts\, 02631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arts Empowering Life":MAILTO:publicity@artsempoweringlife.org
GEO:41.7797451;-70.0123384
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center Southern Eagle Cartway 95 Brewster Massachusetts 02631 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Southern Eagle Cartway 95:geo:-70.0123384,41.7797451
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T180826
CREATED:20250911T182354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T182354Z
UID:10003816-1759777200-1759780800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Concord Museum Forum: The Painter's Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Concord Museum Forum: Annual Sally Lanagan Forum \nJoin historian Zara Anishanslin and Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston curator Erica Hirshler for a conversation about Dr. Anishanslin new book\, The Painter’s Fire\, which tells the gripping story of three revolutionary artists – Robert Edge Pine\, Prince Demah\, and Patience Wright – who used their creative talents to challenge the British monarchy and advance the cause of liberty. Spanning continents and social boundaries\, their lives offer a bold new lens on the American Revolution and the power of art to shape political change in an era of radical transformation. \nFree Members | $10 Non-Members | Free Virtual
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord-museum-forum-the-painters-fire-a-forgotten-history-of-the-artists-who-championed-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord Museum":MAILTO:pollyconcord250@gmail.com
GEO:42.457529;-71.3417985
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike Concord MA 01742 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=53 Cambridge Turnpike:geo:-71.3417985,42.457529
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T180826
CREATED:20250911T181954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T181954Z
UID:10003791-1759824000-1759856400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:ALICE FAITH WILLARD: ARTIST\, TEACHER & PIONEER - A Retrospective Exhibition of the artwork of Alice Faith Willard
DESCRIPTION:Opening reception with a presentation about the artist. \nThe Longmeadow Historical Society is proud to announce a retrospective exhibition of the art works of Alice Faith Willard (1866-1946)\, during the month of October 2025. Alice Willard was the first art teacher in the Longmeadow Schools\, implementing the Massachusetts Drawing Act of 1870 based on her training at the Massachusetts Normal Art School (now MassArt). She extended her leadership to Springfield\, East Longmeadow\, Hampden\, Ludlow\, and Wilbraham. Once established as an artist and teacher\, she went on to study with William Merritt Chase at the Shinnecock Art Colony on Long Island\, NY in 1897. \nThe retrospective is sponsored by the Longmeadow Historical Society in cooperation with the Richard Salter Storrs Library. It includes watercolors\, oils\, pencil and charcoal sketches and drawings\, gel prints\, and miscellaneous personal items. In 1999 and again in 2025\, family members donated the majority of her known pieces of artwork to the Longmeadow Historical Society. Researched and curated by Historical Society board member Robert Abel\, “Alice Faith Willard: Artist\, Teacher\, and Pioneer” is the first public exhibition of Willard’s works since her death almost 80 years ago.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/alice-faith-willard-artist-teacher-pioneer-a-retrospective-exhibition-of-the-artwork-of-alice-faith-willard/2025-10-07/1/
LOCATION:Richard Salter Storrs Library\, 693 Longmeadow Street\, Longmeadow\, MA\, 01106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/hon7y6se.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Longmeadow Historical Society":MAILTO:info@longmeadowhistoricalsociety.org
GEO:42.0521983;-72.5812285
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Richard Salter Storrs Library 693 Longmeadow Street Longmeadow MA 01106 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=693 Longmeadow Street:geo:-72.5812285,42.0521983
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T180826
CREATED:20250911T181954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T181954Z
UID:10003792-1759858200-1759865400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:ALICE FAITH WILLARD: ARTIST\, TEACHER & PIONEER - A Retrospective Exhibition of the artwork of Alice Faith Willard
DESCRIPTION:Opening reception with a presentation about the artist. \nThe Longmeadow Historical Society is proud to announce a retrospective exhibition of the art works of Alice Faith Willard (1866-1946)\, during the month of October 2025. Alice Willard was the first art teacher in the Longmeadow Schools\, implementing the Massachusetts Drawing Act of 1870 based on her training at the Massachusetts Normal Art School (now MassArt). She extended her leadership to Springfield\, East Longmeadow\, Hampden\, Ludlow\, and Wilbraham. Once established as an artist and teacher\, she went on to study with William Merritt Chase at the Shinnecock Art Colony on Long Island\, NY in 1897. \nThe retrospective is sponsored by the Longmeadow Historical Society in cooperation with the Richard Salter Storrs Library. It includes watercolors\, oils\, pencil and charcoal sketches and drawings\, gel prints\, and miscellaneous personal items. In 1999 and again in 2025\, family members donated the majority of her known pieces of artwork to the Longmeadow Historical Society. Researched and curated by Historical Society board member Robert Abel\, “Alice Faith Willard: Artist\, Teacher\, and Pioneer” is the first public exhibition of Willard’s works since her death almost 80 years ago.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/alice-faith-willard-artist-teacher-pioneer-a-retrospective-exhibition-of-the-artwork-of-alice-faith-willard/2025-10-07/2/
LOCATION:Richard Salter Storrs Library\, 693 Longmeadow Street\, Longmeadow\, MA\, 01106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/hon7y6se.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Longmeadow Historical Society":MAILTO:info@longmeadowhistoricalsociety.org
GEO:42.0521983;-72.5812285
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Richard Salter Storrs Library 693 Longmeadow Street Longmeadow MA 01106 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=693 Longmeadow Street:geo:-72.5812285,42.0521983
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T180826
CREATED:20250814T075242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T075334Z
UID:10003783-1760004000-1760115600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Hannah vs Nautilus — 3 Special Sails this October!
DESCRIPTION:October marks the 250th anniversary of the battle between General George Washington’s hired vessel HANNAH and HMS NAUTILUS. This Oct. 9 and 10\, FAME will sail FAME into the waters where the battle was fought and Capt. Mike Rutstein will talk us through every step of the historic encounter. He’ll also cover the aftermath of the battle\, the differing historical accounts\, and finally the efforts to replicate HANNAH which led\, indirectly\, to the building of FAME. \nTickets are $75 and are available only at schoonerfame.com! \nhttps://www.schoonerfame.com/sailing-tours
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/hannah-vs-nautilus-3-special-sails-this-october/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Hannah-vs-Nautilus.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T180826
CREATED:20251008T141840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T141840Z
UID:10003890-1760169600-1760288400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate US Navy 250th Birthday Onboard USS Salem This Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Special tour information will also recognize John Adams legacy over the Navy’s birthday weekend.  USNSM is a sub-grant recipient of Discover Quincy’s Massachusetts 250 grant funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/celebrate-us-navy-250th-birthday-onboard-uss-salem-this-weekend/
LOCATION:United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum\, South Street 549\, Quincy\, Massachusetts\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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GEO:42.2397983;-70.9758557
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum South Street 549 Quincy Massachusetts 02169 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=South Street 549:geo:-70.9758557,42.2397983
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T180826
CREATED:20250908T183409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T183409Z
UID:10003799-1760175000-1760200200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Revolutionary Voices
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous People’s Day: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Free with museum admission. Enjoy special programs on Wampanoag history from 10 am to 2 pm\, free with general Museum admission; see documents of Indigenous soldiers in the American Revolution and participate in a range of family activities!\nRevolutionary Voices: A Benefit Performance for Pilgrim Hall – 6 – 8:30pm. Don’t miss Revolutionary Voices: Plymouth Debates Liberty & Loyalists\, an original play in one act by Patrick T.J. Browne. This riveting dramatization of Plymouth’s deliberations during the escalating tensions of the American Revolution is based on authentic records and features commentary from Mercy Otis Warren\, a trailblazing political thinker during an extraordinary era of change\, portrayed by Michelle Gabrielson of the Mercy Otis Warren Society. Enjoy a Q&A with play’s creator\, Dr. Browne\, and acclaimed Warren biographer Nancy Rubin Stuart following the performance. TICKETS: $75 pp. Light refreshments & cash bar; reservations required. \nThis benefit event includes an Adopt and Artifactsilent auction to help conserve and exhibit objects owned by Mercy Otis Warren\, including her exquisitely wrought needlework card table\, and items associated with Wampanoag activist Zerviah Gould Mitchell\, including fragile manuscript records of Indigenous soldiers in the Revolutionary War.\nPRESENTED WITH THE PLYMOUTH ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY & THE MERCY OTIS WARREN SOCIETY\nFor more information\, contact development@pilgrimhall.org\, (508) 746 –1620\, ext. 3
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolutionary-voices/
LOCATION:Pilgrim Hall Museum\, Court Street 75\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Drama,Event,Exhibit,Indigenous History,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Plymouth Antiquarian Society":MAILTO:info@plymouthantiquarian.org
GEO:41.9590472;-70.6680447
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Pilgrim Hall Museum Court Street 75 Plymouth Massachusetts 02360 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Court Street 75:geo:-70.6680447,41.9590472
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T180826
CREATED:20251022T210134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T210134Z
UID:10003893-1760176800-1760198400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate US Navy 250th Birthday & President Adams Onboard USS Salem This Weekend
DESCRIPTION:On 5 October 1775\, Congress created the first of a series of committees to study naval matters. From that time onward throughout his career\, John Adams championed the establishment and strengthening of an American Navy. USNSM will have special tour information\, exhibits and entertainment onboard USS Salem.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/celebrate-us-navy-250th-birthday-president-adams-onboard-uss-salem-this-weekend/2025-10-11/
LOCATION:United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum\, South Street 549\, Quincy\, Massachusetts\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum":MAILTO:info@uss-salem.org
GEO:42.2397983;-70.9758557
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum South Street 549 Quincy Massachusetts 02169 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=South Street 549:geo:-70.9758557,42.2397983
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T180826
CREATED:20251022T210207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T210207Z
UID:10003891-1760176800-1760198400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Celebrate US Navy 250th Birthday & President Adams onboard Quincy's Museum Ship USS Salem
DESCRIPTION:The United States.08. Naval Shipbuilding Museum is celebrating US Navy 250th Birthday onboard USS Salem on Saturday\, October 11 and Sunday\, October 12. The museum will be open from 10am – 4pm and is offering free admission for US Navy Active Duty & Veterans. Quincy has a rich shipbuilding and military history. The Salem’s Volunteer Crew will “dress ship” Saturday\, weather permitting and render boarding honors to all Naval Service members both days in honor of this special occasion. \nSpecial tour information will also recognize John Adams legacy over the Navy’s birthday weekend. Quincy is the proud hometown of 2nd US President John Adams. On 5 October 1775\, Congress created the first of a series of committees to study naval matters. From that time onward throughout his career Adams championed the establishment and strengthening of an American Navy. He was so active and effective in forwarding the nation’s naval interests that he is often called “the Father of the Navy”. \nJohn Adams re-enactor Michael LePage will be onboard Saturday greeting visitors. Hear from John Adams himself as he discusses his earliest beginnings in Braintree through his days as delegate of the Continental Congress and foreign ambassador. Hear his opinions of his contemporaries and how he longs to be home with his “dearest friend\,” Abigail\, and their children. Mr. Adams’ singular wit is appealing to children and adults!\nThe 3-5-0 Girls will bring their “Remember the Ladies” Exhibit onboard Saturday as they celebrate 250 years of women serving alongside and in the Navy; as women did contribute significantly to the military throughout American history.\nInternationally acclaimed The Johnson Girls will perform Saturday from 1:30-2:30pm. They have been recognized as a force on the folk and maritime music scene for the past 27 years as the leading all-woman\, a cappella maritime group in the world.\nUSNSM is a sub-grant recipient of Discover Quincy’s Massachusetts 250 grant funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism. General admission is $12-15. USNSM participates in the Massachusetts Cultural Council Card to Culture Program offering $5 admission for Massachusetts residents who show their Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)\, Healthcare Connector\, or Women\, Infant\, Children (WIC) card.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/celebrate-us-navy-250th-birthday-president-adams-onboard-quincys-museum-ship-uss-salem/2025-10-11/
LOCATION:United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum\, South Street 549\, Quincy\, Massachusetts\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum":MAILTO:info@uss-salem.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T160000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate US Navy 250th Birthday & President Adams Onboard USS Salem This Weekend
DESCRIPTION:On 5 October 1775\, Congress created the first of a series of committees to study naval matters. From that time onward throughout his career\, John Adams championed the establishment and strengthening of an American Navy. USNSM will have special tour information\, exhibits and entertainment onboard USS Salem.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/celebrate-us-navy-250th-birthday-president-adams-onboard-uss-salem-this-weekend/2025-10-12/
LOCATION:United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum\, South Street 549\, Quincy\, Massachusetts\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T180826
CREATED:20251022T210207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T210207Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate US Navy 250th Birthday & President Adams onboard Quincy's Museum Ship USS Salem
DESCRIPTION:The United States.08. Naval Shipbuilding Museum is celebrating US Navy 250th Birthday onboard USS Salem on Saturday\, October 11 and Sunday\, October 12. The museum will be open from 10am – 4pm and is offering free admission for US Navy Active Duty & Veterans. Quincy has a rich shipbuilding and military history. The Salem’s Volunteer Crew will “dress ship” Saturday\, weather permitting and render boarding honors to all Naval Service members both days in honor of this special occasion. \nSpecial tour information will also recognize John Adams legacy over the Navy’s birthday weekend. Quincy is the proud hometown of 2nd US President John Adams. On 5 October 1775\, Congress created the first of a series of committees to study naval matters. From that time onward throughout his career Adams championed the establishment and strengthening of an American Navy. He was so active and effective in forwarding the nation’s naval interests that he is often called “the Father of the Navy”. \nJohn Adams re-enactor Michael LePage will be onboard Saturday greeting visitors. Hear from John Adams himself as he discusses his earliest beginnings in Braintree through his days as delegate of the Continental Congress and foreign ambassador. Hear his opinions of his contemporaries and how he longs to be home with his “dearest friend\,” Abigail\, and their children. Mr. Adams’ singular wit is appealing to children and adults!\nThe 3-5-0 Girls will bring their “Remember the Ladies” Exhibit onboard Saturday as they celebrate 250 years of women serving alongside and in the Navy; as women did contribute significantly to the military throughout American history.\nInternationally acclaimed The Johnson Girls will perform Saturday from 1:30-2:30pm. They have been recognized as a force on the folk and maritime music scene for the past 27 years as the leading all-woman\, a cappella maritime group in the world.\nUSNSM is a sub-grant recipient of Discover Quincy’s Massachusetts 250 grant funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism. General admission is $12-15. USNSM participates in the Massachusetts Cultural Council Card to Culture Program offering $5 admission for Massachusetts residents who show their Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)\, Healthcare Connector\, or Women\, Infant\, Children (WIC) card.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/celebrate-us-navy-250th-birthday-president-adams-onboard-quincys-museum-ship-uss-salem/2025-10-12/
LOCATION:United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum\, South Street 549\, Quincy\, Massachusetts\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T180826
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-2025/2025-10-12/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T134500
DTSTAMP:20260425T180826
CREATED:20250911T182509Z
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SUMMARY:Paul Revere & Friends™
DESCRIPTION:National Award-Winning Musical Ventriloquist Kevin Driscoll to Perform Paul Revere & Friends™ Edutainment Program in Canton for Massachusetts 250th Anniversary \nCANTON\, MA — The Department of Elder and Human Services is proud to present Boston’s own Kevin Driscoll\, nationally recognized musical ventriloquist\, in a special performance of his acclaimed Paul Revere & Friends™ program. This interactive\, family-friendly show will take place on Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, at 1:00 PM at the Department of Elder and Human Services\, 500 Pleasant Street\, Canton\, MA. \nDriscoll’s Paul Revere & Friends™ is an entertaining and educational program celebrating the 250th anniversary of Massachusetts’ Revolutionary legacy. \nFeaturing a historical twist\, Driscoll combines music\, ventriloquism\, and American history to bring the story of Paul Revere to life in a fun and memorable way. Joining Kevin on stage are his whimsical puppet companions – including Doug the Talking Dog\, who may or may not have accompanied Paul Revere on his legendary midnight ride. While there’s no historical proof Revere had a talking dog\, if he did\, “Doug” would be just the kind of clever\, canine sidekick to howl along the way! \nThis engaging performance is perfect for history lovers\, families\, and anyone looking to celebrate Massachusetts’ rich Revolutionary history with a smile. \nEvent Details:\n📅 Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\n🕐 1:00 PM\n📍 Department of Elder and Human Services\n500 Pleasant Street\, Canton\, MA 02021\nFree Admission. All are welcome!\nFor more information\, please contact:\nDonna Porcello\nProgram Coordinator\nDepartment of Elder and Human Services\n📞 781.828.1323\nKevin Driscoll\nDriscollProductions.com\n22 Driscoll Drive Framingham\, MA 01701\nWe Help People Laugh™\n📞 617-901-6232
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/paul-revere-friends-2/
LOCATION:Department of Elder and Human Services\, Pleasant Street 500\, Canton\, Massachusetts\, 02021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Donna Porcello%2C Program Coordinator - Canton Dept. of Elder &amp%3B Human Services":MAILTO:dporcello@town.canton.ma.us
GEO:42.1605976;-71.1308797
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