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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T100000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163914
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T163332Z
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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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GEO:42.3130539;-71.0332151
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163914
CREATED:20250911T181819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T181829Z
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTSTAMP:20260425T163914
CREATED:20240805T222433Z
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006
DTSTAMP:20260425T163914
CREATED:20250930T214844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T214844Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163914
CREATED:20250609T192902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T192902Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163914
CREATED:20251022T213054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T213054Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163914
CREATED:20250911T182354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T182354Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163914
CREATED:20250911T181954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T181954Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Longmeadow Historical Society":MAILTO:info@longmeadowhistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163914
CREATED:20250911T181954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T181954Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163914
CREATED:20250814T075242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T075334Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163914
CREATED:20251008T141840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T141840Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163914
CREATED:20250908T183409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T183409Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163914
CREATED:20251022T210134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T210134Z
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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/2025-10-11/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163914
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/2025-10-11/
LOCATION:United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum\, South Street 549\, Quincy\, Massachusetts\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Exhibit
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GEO:42.2397983;-70.9758557
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163914
CREATED:20251022T210134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T210134Z
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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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GEO:42.2397983;-70.9758557
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163914
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163914
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
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T134500
DTSTAMP:20260425T163914
CREATED:20250911T182509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T182520Z
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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
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Department of Elder and Human Services Pleasant Street 500 Canton Massachusetts 02021 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Pleasant Street 500:geo:-71.1308797,42.1605976
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163914
CREATED:20250930T220312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T220312Z
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SUMMARY:" 'Within the compass of good citizens:' Paul Revere’s Masonic Journey"
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on October 16\, 2025\, at 6 PM\, for ” ‘Within the compass of good citizens:’ Paul Revere’s Masonic Journey” with Steven C. Bullock\, Professor of History at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. \nFrom the son of an immigrant to speaking beside the governor on Beacon Hill\, Paul Revere traveled far in his extraordinary life. His membership in the Freemasons played an important role in that journey. This talk will consider how the fraternal order fit into Revere’s life—and into the development of Boston and the new nation. \nThis lecture\, part of our 50th anniversary programming\, is produced in partnership with the Paul Revere House. It will take place in person at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library and will be live streamed by local community access partner LexMedia.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/within-the-compass-of-good-citizens-paul-reveres-masonic-journey/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Rite Masonic Museum &amp%3B Library":MAILTO:info@srmml.org
GEO:42.4367685;-71.2141633
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library 33 Marrett Road Lexington MA 02421 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=33 Marrett Road:geo:-71.2141633,42.4367685
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163914
CREATED:20250915T134202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T221445Z
UID:10003858-1760781600-1760803200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Liberty and Union Day
DESCRIPTION:​Liberty & Union Day is an annual event that celebrates Taunton\, Massachusetts’ rich history and culture. We commemorate the events of October 1774\, when our community became one of the first in the American colonies to raise a flag in opposition to British rule. That flag – the “Liberty and Union” flag – flies proudly over our city to this day. \nHosted by the Old Colony History Museum\, the day features what life was like in 1774 through a variety of local colonial crafter demonstrations\, Continental and British reenactors\, live music\, delicious food\, as well as plenty of family-friendly activities. \nEnjoy the beauty of fall in New England and the hospitality of the Taunton community while we celebrate our local contribution to the American Revolution.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/liberty-union-day/
LOCATION:Old Colony History Museum\, 6 Church Green\, Taunton\, MA\, 02780\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Colony History Museum":MAILTO:info@oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org
GEO:41.9015851;-71.0890837
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Colony History Museum 6 Church Green Taunton MA 02780 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6 Church Green:geo:-71.0890837,41.9015851
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163914
CREATED:20250915T134236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T221407Z
UID:10003859-1760796000-1760803200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Meet Ghosts of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Blandford\, Massachusetts\, is a small town with a big history rooted in the American Revolution in unexpected ways. See and hear its stories come alive from a dispatcher running clandestine operations for the military while still serving patrons at the family tavern to a selectman who secretly participated in the Boston Tea Party and more. \nGuests will be on their feet for about an hour as they tour the cemetery and meet a colorful cast of Blandford characters. Bring something to sit on if you like. FREE donuts and cider will follow at the Blandford Historical Society across the street from the cemetery. The walk will take place rain or shine (except for severe weather) so bring an umbrella if rain is forecasted. In the event of severe weather\, cancellation will be posted at blandfordhistoricalsociety.org by noon. This event is FREE – no need to sign up\, just come and enjoy the local lore!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/meet-ghosts-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Blandford Historical Society\, North Street 1\, Blandford\, Massachusetts\, 01008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors,Reenactment,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blandford Historical Society":MAILTO:wendy@ironblender.com
GEO:42.1812085;-72.9291211
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Blandford Historical Society North Street 1 Blandford Massachusetts 01008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=North Street 1:geo:-72.9291211,42.1812085
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163914
CREATED:20251017T175638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T175638Z
UID:10003877-1760839200-1760893200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Ipswich: The Revolution Continues
DESCRIPTION:An Afternoon of Revolutionary Ipswich History with four vignettes at the Ipswich Museum and the Whipple House in Historic Ipswich\, Massachusetts. \n2:00 – 2:30 pm: Encore presentation of “Within These Walls” on the Heard House\, Ipswich Museum grounds. For 200 years\, a Georgian-style\, timber-framed house stood at the corner of Elm and County Streets in Ipswich. Today\, the house is the centerpiece of “Within These Walls” at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. \n2:30 pm: “Ipswich\, the Birthplace of American Independence” at the Whipple House. In 1687\, the Crown-appointed governor Sir Edmond Andros instituted a new\, arbitrary tax without consulting the General Court. The Rev. John Wise of Chebacco Parish organized a swift resistance\, resulting in the arrest of the town’s leaders. \n2:45 pm -3:00 pm: “Jenny Slew\, I am here”. Jenny Slew is believed to have been the first person held as a slave to be granted freedom through trial by jury. \n3pm – 3:30 pm: The Revolutionary War letters of Joseph and Sarah Hodgkins on the Whipple House grounds. Throughout the Revolutionary War\, Lieutenant Joseph Hogkins maintained an ongoing correspondence by mail with his wife\, Sarah Perkins Hodgkins. Their exchange of letters conveyed news from the front and the Ipswich community during the war.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/ipswich-the-revolution-continues/
LOCATION:Ipswich Museum\, 54 South Main Street\, Ipswich\, MA\, 01938\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Ipswich":MAILTO:kerrieb@ipswichma.gov
GEO:42.6771456;-70.8361042
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ipswich Museum 54 South Main Street Ipswich MA 01938 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=54 South Main Street:geo:-70.8361042,42.6771456
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163914
CREATED:20251017T175226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T141447Z
UID:10003878-1760882400-1760889600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Revolution in Print
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the origins of printmaking and the role printing played during the Revolutionary War\, from Printmaker and Living History Presenter\, Andy Volpe. Witness a demonstration on a replica printing press and step back in time to learn how revolutionary ideas spread through the colonies.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolution-in-print/
LOCATION:Thacher Hall\, Main Street 266\, Yarmouth\, MA\, 02675\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Historical Society of Old Yarmouth":MAILTO:info@hsoy.org
GEO:41.7060344;-70.2437005
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Thacher Hall Main Street 266 Yarmouth MA 02675 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 266:geo:-70.2437005,41.7060344
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163914
CREATED:20250728T173803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T173803Z
UID:10001759-1760983200-1760986800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Curious and Complex Connections: Environmental History & The War of Independence
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 6:00 PM. \nMany of us give only a moment’s thought about the environment when considering the War of Independence: the slope of Breed’s Hill\, the ice-choked Delaware River\, and diseases such as smallpox. But what might we gain by connecting biology\, ecology\, and geology to the thinking and actions of soldiers and civilians? Rebels and British soldiers acquired and used energy in the form of food\, fuel\, and work animals\, which shaped people’s lives\, the course of the war\, and the direction of environmental change. Join us as David Hsiung\, in conversation with Joyce Chaplin\, discusses the intricate and often surprising ways in which the natural environment and the war changed each other.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/curious-and-complex-connections-environmental-history-the-war-of-independence/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Historical Society":MAILTO:communications@masshist.org
GEO:42.3464046;-71.0898925
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Massachusetts Historical Society Boylston Street 1154 Boston Massachusetts 02215 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boylston Street 1154:geo:-71.0898925,42.3464046
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163914
CREATED:20251010T033432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T033432Z
UID:10003896-1761071400-1761076800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:“Who Cares About the Midnight Ride? Perspectives on an American Legend” with Dr. Noelle Trent\, Ahsante Bean\, Dr. Eileen Ka-May Chen\, and Kerry Dunne
DESCRIPTION:What does the Midnight Ride mean today\, and who does it matter to? In this panel a university professor\, a high school teacher and administrator\, and a public history content creator will discuss how the Midnight Ride resonates (or doesn’t) with the groups they talk about history with. They will compare perspectives on societal trends that influence whether a historical event like this feels relevant today.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/who-cares-about-the-midnight-ride-perspectives-on-an-american-legend-with-dr-noelle-trent-ahsante-bean-dr-eileen-ka-may-chen-and-kerry-dunne/
LOCATION:The Commons\, Sargent Hall\, Suffolk University\, Tremont Street 120\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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GEO:42.3569939;-71.0612915
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Commons Sargent Hall Suffolk University Tremont Street 120 Boston Massachusetts 02108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Tremont Street 120:geo:-71.0612915,42.3569939
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163914
CREATED:20251021T195324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T195324Z
UID:10003889-1761390000-1761408000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Battle of the Red Horse Tavern
DESCRIPTION:18th century military reenactment \n18th century taverns were important as a place to hear news and current events\, engage in commerce\, conduct militia drills\, and provide respite for weary travelers.\nThe Red Horse Tavern sitting along the Boston Post Road\, a major east-west route\, was crucial as anyone\, or anything\, travelling into or out of Boston would have to pass by its door.\nWhoever controlled the Tavern could control the flow of supplies\, troops\, and information. \nWho will control the tavern?
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/battle-of-the-red-horse-tavern/
LOCATION:The Wayside Inn\, Wayside Inn Road 72\, Sudbury\, Massachusetts\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sudbury Companies of Militia &amp%3B Minute":MAILTO:ltcolonel@sudburyminutemen.org
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Wayside Inn Wayside Inn Road 72 Sudbury Massachusetts 01776 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Wayside Inn Road 72:geo:-71.4739235,42.3572337
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163914
CREATED:20251023T145148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T145148Z
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SUMMARY:Battle of Red Horse Tavern
DESCRIPTION:Come to the historic Wayside Inn on October 25\, 2025 for an experience like never before. Start the day by listening to colonial music\, talking with reenactors\, visiting sutlers\, observing cannon firing demonstrations and more. Then watch as the Colonial and British armies battle for control of the Red Horse Tavern. \nEighteenth century taverns were important in the Colonies as a place to hear the news and other current events\, engage in commerce\, conduct militia drills and provide respite for weary travelers. The Red Horse Tavern\, sitting along the Boston Post Road\, the major east-west route to and from Boston and New York\, was crucial in that anyone or anything travelling into or out of Boston to/from the west would have to pass by its door. \nWhoever controlled the tavern could control the flow of supplies\, troops and information. Come and find out. \n● 11:00 AM Last Man Formation\n● 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM Nooning\n● 1:30 PM Formation\n● 1:45 PM – 2:15 PM Engagement South Field\n● 2:30 PM Cannon Demonstration\n● 3:00 PM Formation\n● 3:15 PM – 4:00 PM Engagement South Field
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/battle-of-red-horse-tavern-2/
LOCATION:The Wayside Inn\, Wayside Inn Road 72\, Sudbury\, Massachusetts\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sudbury 250 Committee":MAILTO:sudbury250@sudbury.ma.us
GEO:42.3572337;-71.4739235
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163914
CREATED:20251017T154539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T154539Z
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SUMMARY:The Supreme Court & the Early Republic
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Old Ship Meeting House invite you to join us for a special program: “The Supreme Court and Judicial Independence in the Early Republic.” We are honored to welcome as our guest speaker Hingham native Ethan V. Torrey\, who serves as the Legal Counsel of the Supreme Court of the United States. Ethan’s presentation will focus on the Supreme Court and judicial independence in the early republic\, from the Declaration of Independence to the Chief Justiceship of John Marshall. This will include discussion of the important roles played by early justices from Massachusetts\, such as William Cushing of Scituate\, one of the original five justices of the Supreme Court\, confirmed by the Senate in September 1789. After his death in 1810\, Cushing was replaced by Joseph Story of Marblehead\, Massachusetts\, who served on the court from 1812 to 1845. Both Cushing and Story were educated at Harvard University. \nOur speaker\, Ethan Torrey provides legal services to the Supreme Court as an institution and supports the justices on a variety of case-related issues. Torrey also teaches a class on the history of the Supreme Court at George Washington University.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-supreme-court-the-early-republic/
LOCATION:Old Ship Church\, Main Street 90\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Old Ship Meeting House":MAILTO:admin@oldshipfriends.org
GEO:42.2412439;-70.8869951
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Ship Church Main Street 90 Hingham MA 02043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 90:geo:-70.8869951,42.2412439
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T153000
DTSTAMP:20260425T163914
CREATED:20251022T212419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T212419Z
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SUMMARY:A Farm Girl on the Front Lines: Deborah Sampson’s Secret
DESCRIPTION:Meet the woman who hoodwinked George Washington’s army! \nLearn about the close calls and mountainous obstacles that Deborah Sampson faced as a poor farm girl\, who\, without support from family or friends\, risked humiliation and imprisonment to help free the colonies from English rule. \nJanet Parnes\, founder and principal of Historical Portrayals by Lady J\, will portray Deborah Sampson and provide a behind-the-scenes look at this dangerous deception and the character of the humble rebel who pulled it off. \nDoors open at 2 PM for a social period and refreshments\n2:15 PM – Brief Society announcements followed by the Guest Speaker \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nThis program series is supported in part by a grant from the Bedford Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/a-farm-girl-on-the-front-lines-deborah-sampsons-secret/
LOCATION:Bedford Old Town Hall\, Great Room (3rd Floor)\, South Road 16\, Bedford\, Massachusetts\, 01730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Reenactment,Women's History
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GEO:42.4913363;-71.2789051
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