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SUMMARY:Gerard Magliocca on Limitations in Executive Power
DESCRIPTION:Legal scholar Gerard Magliocca explores Justice Robert H. Jackson’s landmark concurring opinion in the Steel Seizure Case\, illuminating its enduring framework for presidential power. This forum connects constitutional history to current debates\, examining how Jackson’s analysis continues to shape limits on executive authority in times of crisis. \nMembers Free | $10 Non-Members | Free Virtual
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/gerard-magliocca-on-limitations-in-executive-power/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T193000
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SUMMARY:Recapitulating Kurt Russell’s Visit
DESCRIPTION:A panel discussion with the organizers behind Kurt Russell’s visit to Arlington\, exploring how the Hollywood actor and descendant of Jason Russell came to rediscover his family’s connection to the Jason Russell House\, site of the largest skirmish of the first battle of the American Revolutionary War.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/recapitulating-kurt-russells-visit/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Society\, Jason Street 7\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arlington Historical Society":MAILTO:contact@arlingtonhistorical.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T080000
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SUMMARY:The Civilians Trapped Behind the Boston Siege Lines "I Screamed with All My Might"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the compelling story of the aftermath of the Battles of Lexington and Concord and the hundreds of civilians trapped inside Boston. \nRegardless of their political allegiance\, these non-combatants faced a daily struggle to secure supplies to support their families\, avoid the abuses of His Majesty’s forces and protect their personal and real property from roving bands of thieves. As the siege progressed\, the continuous fear of an American attack on the town\, combined with bouts of lawlessness\, deprivation of civil rights\, and disease\, led to the collapse of society. While much attention has been given to the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Evacuation of Boston\, we’ll take a closer look at the struggles of those trapped behind enemy lines and their efforts to survive. \nAlexander Cain\, JD\, earned his economics degree from Merrimack College in 1993 and obtained his Juris Doctor from the New England School of Law in 1996. He has authored numerous research articles and presentations on the American Revolution\, including the Battles of Lexington\, Concord\, and Bunker Hill\, the Siege of Boston\, and the experiences of New England and New York loyalist refugees during the Burgoyne Campaign. In addition\, he has published two books: We Stood Our Ground: Lexington in the First Year of the American Revolution and I See Nothing but the Horrors of a Civil War: The Loyalists of McAlpin’s Corps of American Volunteers. He is also the creator of the blog and podcast Historical Nerdery (historicalnerdery.com). Currently\, he is in the process of writing his upcoming book\, “For God’s Sake Fire!” – The Massachusetts Militia System on the Eve of the Battles of Lexington and Concord\, which is anticipated to be released in 2027. \nAlex currently leads an educational initiative in Northeastern Massachusetts that aims to introduce high school students to careers in advanced manufacturing\, construction\, and the skilled trades. He resides in Massachusetts with his wife\, Paula\, and they have two adult children\, John and Abigail. The fact that they are named after John and Abigail Adams is purely a coincidence.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-civilians-trapped-behind-the-boston-siege-lines-i-screamed-with-all-my-might/2026-04-29/1/
LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, Middlesex Avenue 64\, Reading\, Massachusetts\, 01867\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Reading Public Library":MAILTO:rdghist@noblenet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T200000
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SUMMARY:The Civilians Trapped Behind the Boston Siege Lines "I Screamed with All My Might"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the compelling story of the aftermath of the Battles of Lexington and Concord and the hundreds of civilians trapped inside Boston. \nRegardless of their political allegiance\, these non-combatants faced a daily struggle to secure supplies to support their families\, avoid the abuses of His Majesty’s forces and protect their personal and real property from roving bands of thieves. As the siege progressed\, the continuous fear of an American attack on the town\, combined with bouts of lawlessness\, deprivation of civil rights\, and disease\, led to the collapse of society. While much attention has been given to the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Evacuation of Boston\, we’ll take a closer look at the struggles of those trapped behind enemy lines and their efforts to survive. \nAlexander Cain\, JD\, earned his economics degree from Merrimack College in 1993 and obtained his Juris Doctor from the New England School of Law in 1996. He has authored numerous research articles and presentations on the American Revolution\, including the Battles of Lexington\, Concord\, and Bunker Hill\, the Siege of Boston\, and the experiences of New England and New York loyalist refugees during the Burgoyne Campaign. In addition\, he has published two books: We Stood Our Ground: Lexington in the First Year of the American Revolution and I See Nothing but the Horrors of a Civil War: The Loyalists of McAlpin’s Corps of American Volunteers. He is also the creator of the blog and podcast Historical Nerdery (historicalnerdery.com). Currently\, he is in the process of writing his upcoming book\, “For God’s Sake Fire!” – The Massachusetts Militia System on the Eve of the Battles of Lexington and Concord\, which is anticipated to be released in 2027. \nAlex currently leads an educational initiative in Northeastern Massachusetts that aims to introduce high school students to careers in advanced manufacturing\, construction\, and the skilled trades. He resides in Massachusetts with his wife\, Paula\, and they have two adult children\, John and Abigail. The fact that they are named after John and Abigail Adams is purely a coincidence.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-civilians-trapped-behind-the-boston-siege-lines-i-screamed-with-all-my-might/2026-04-29/2/
LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, Middlesex Avenue 64\, Reading\, Massachusetts\, 01867\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T120000
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SUMMARY:Author Book Talk: Dr. Marla R. Miller\, Entangled Lives: Labor\, Livelihood\, and Landscapes of Change in Rural Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Free\, virtual program; registration required \nAbout the Author: Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts and a Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Massachusetts Amherst\, Dr. Marla Miller’s primary research interest is U.S. women’s work before industrialization. Her book The Needle’s Eye: Women and Work in the Age of Revolution was published by the University of Massachusetts Press in August 2006\, and won the Costume Society of America’s Millia Davenport Publication Award for the best book in the field for that year. In 2009 she published an edited collection\, Cultivating a Past: Essays in the History of Hadley\, Massachusetts\, also with the University of Massachusetts Press. Her book Betsy Ross and the Making of America  (Holt\, 2010)–a scholarly biography of that much-misunderstood early American craftswoman–was a finalist for the Cundill Prize in History at McGill University (the world’s largest non-fiction historical literature prize)\, and was named to the Washington Post’s “Best of 2010” list. A short biography of Massachusetts gownmaker Rebecca Dickinson appeared in the Westview Press series Lives of American Women in summer 2013. In 2019 she completed a microhistory of women and work in 18th-century New England titled Entangled Lives: Labor\, Livelihood\, and Landscapes of Change in Rural Massachusetts (Johns Hopkins University Press\, 2019). In addition to her own scholarship\, Professor Miller contributes to her fields of study as an editor.  She has served on the editorial board of the Public Historian as well as the Journal of the Early Republic\, and currently serves on the board of the New England Quarterly.   Dr. Miller is also the founding editor of the prizewinning UMass Press series Public History in Historical Perspective. \nAbout the Book: What was women’s work truly like in late eighteenth-century America\, and what does it tell us about the gendered social relations of labor in the early republic? In Entangled Lives\, Marla R. Miller examines the lives of Anglo-\, African\, and Native American women in one rural New England community—Hadley\, Massachusetts—during the town’s slow transformation following the Revolutionary War. Peering into the homes\, taverns\, and farmyards of Hadley\, Miller offers readers an intimate history of the working lives of these women and their vital role in the local economy. Miller\, a longtime resident of Hadley\, follows a handful of eighteenth-century women working in a variety of occupations: domestic service\, cloth making\, health and healing\, and hospitality. She asks about the social openings and opportunities this work created—and the limitations it placed on ordinary lives. Her compelling stories about women’s everyday work\, grounded in the material culture\, built environment\, and landscapes of rural western Massachusetts\, reveal the larger economic networks in which Hadley operated and the subtle shifts that accompanied the emergence of the middle class in that rural community. Ultimately\, this book shows how work differentiated not only men and woman but also race and class as Miller follows young\, mostly white women working in domestic service\, African American women negotiating labor in enslavement and freedom\, and women of the rural gentry acting as both producers and employers. Engagingly written and featuring fascinating characters\, the book deftly takes us inside a society and shows us how it functions. Offering an intervention into larger conversations about local history\, microhistory\, and historical scholarship\, Entangled Lives is a revealing journey through early America.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/author-book-talk-dr-marla-r-miller-entangled-lives-labor-livelihood-and-landscapes-of-change-in-rural-massachusetts/
LOCATION:Virtual Program\, North Washington Square 19 1/2\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Bedford Whaling Museum":MAILTO:communication@whalingmuseum.org
GEO:42.5236176;-70.890956
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T193000
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SUMMARY:In Support of the Army: How the Massachusetts Housewives supported the Continental Troops
DESCRIPTION:It is often said that the army marches on its stomach and it’s just as true during the 18th century as it is today. But how was the army supplied with that food? How was it cooked/processed? And what ways did the food that housewives cooked/processed/preserved in their homes support the Continental Army as it grew from local militia groups at the Battle of Bunker Hill to a full army under General George Washington?\nFoodways historian Stacy Booth will discuss not only how the housewives of Massachusetts provisioned the army in the early years of the Revolutionary War but also how they used food and cooking as ways to protest taxation and the political policies that fanned the flames of a revolution. \nBiography\nStacy Booth is a foodways historian with almost 20 years of experience reenacting and presenting to the public. She specializes in 17th and 18th century New England foodways presentations and cooking demonstrations.\nShe also runs her business\, Forgotten Recipes (forgotten-recipes.com)\, where she has presented\, cooked at or set up displays for libraries\, museums and historic houses for the past six years.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/in-support-of-the-army-how-the-massachusetts-housewives-supported-the-continental-troops/
LOCATION:Bigelow Free Public Library\, 54 Walnut St\, Clinton\, MA\, 01510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary,Event,Speakers,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bigelow Free Public Library":MAILTO:mletarte@cwmars.org
GEO:42.4174145;-71.6833522
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T193000
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SUMMARY:Return to 1775 - Book Talk with author Peter Abair
DESCRIPTION:For lovers of history and great storytelling\, this event will take you to the outbreak of the American Revolution in April of 1775.  What compelled the British government to send troops to Massachusetts? What drove the people of Massachusetts to rise against London’s authority? What would you do if the alarm bells were sounding in your rural village outside of Boston\, early in the morning on April 19\, 1775?  Pittsfield native and author\, Pete Abair\, will present the historical context leading to the outbreak of the American Revolution\, and also connect you to the decisive moments for the historical and fictional characters in his historical novel\, Each Hath a Hand: A Rebellion at Dawn\, 1775. You’ll enjoy this event that includes great visuals and vivid storytelling. Get to know people\, who were much like you\, at the moment of crisis and decision as the British march on your community.  History comes alive.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/return-to-1775-book-talk-with-author-peter-abair/
LOCATION:Berkshire Athenaeum\, Wendell Avenue 1\, Pittsfield\, Massachusetts\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T170000
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Legacies Student Gallery Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join the student artists featured in the new special exhibition Revolutionary Legacies\, along with Curator David Wood and Curator and Director of Exhibitions Christie Jackson\, for a gallery talk at 11:30 am on May 1. \nFree with Museum admission. Members visit free.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolutionary-legacies-student-gallery-talk/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T140000
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CREATED:20260403T131506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T131506Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk: From Yorktown to the Hotel d’York
DESCRIPTION:Join Sara Georgini\, Series Editor\, Papers of John Adams\, for a gallery talk on the exhibition From Yorktown to the Hotel d’York: Winning Peace. Visitors are invited to explore the rest of the exhibition and ask questions.  \nAttendance is free. \nPlease visit here to register: https://www.masshist.org/events/gallery-talk-may-1-2026
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/gallery-talk-from-yorktown-to-the-hotel-dyork/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Historical Society":MAILTO:communications@masshist.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T140000
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CREATED:20260415T154734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T154734Z
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SUMMARY:Yarmouth in Revolution | Revolutionary Insights: A Cape & Islands Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:The Historical Society of Old Yarmouth and the Yarmouth Senior Center invite you to meet five leading historians and authors from the Cape and Islands Historians Committee\, for a lively roundtable discussion\, based on their recent book\, “The Revolutionary War on Cape Cod and the Islands.” Moderated by Steven Flack (Co-Chair HSOY Programs)\, we’ll explore lesser-known events\, individuals\, and ongoing research covering 1760–1781—including Yarmouth’s role in the Revolution. Featuring Ron Petersen\, Jack Duggan\, Nancy Shoemaker\, Karen Fojt and David Martin. Join them for a fascinating look at the Revolution—right here where it happened. Anyone may attend\, please register by calling 508-394-7606 X 1330.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/yarmouth-in-revolution-revolutionary-insights-a-cape-islands-roundtable/
LOCATION:Yarmouth Senior Center\, 528 Forest Rd\, West Yarmouth\, 02673\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Historical Society of Old Yarmouth":MAILTO:info@hsoy.org
GEO:41.6825627;-70.2172943
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T213734
CREATED:20260421T211806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T211806Z
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SUMMARY:Lee Thomas presents the American Revolutionary War
DESCRIPTION:Local historian Lee Thomas provides an overview of the events that brought the colonies to declare independence from the mother country as well as the struggle to break away. \nThis program is part of the Revolutionary Library Crawl. Information on the Revolutionary Library Crawl available here:\nhttps://hwlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Revolutionary-Library-Crawl-Passport.pdf
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/lee-thomas-presents-the-american-revolutionary-war/
LOCATION:Langley-Adams Library\, Main Street 185\, Groveland\, MA\, 01834\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Langley-Adams Library":MAILTO:snakanishi@langleyadamslib.org
GEO:42.7675056;-71.0256834
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T221500
DTSTAMP:20260424T213735
CREATED:20260129T222537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T222537Z
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SUMMARY:Daughter of the Regiment
DESCRIPTION:Laughter meets revolutionary spirit in BLO’s staging of Donizetti’s glorious comedy. Inspired by the life of Deborah Sampson\, the Massachusetts revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for independence\, this production transports us to Revolutionary-era Boston\, telling a heartfelt tale of love and loyalty to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. With a new English dialogue by Kirsten Greenidge\, it’s a patriotic toast to America at 250—and to the rebels who shaped it. \nVoices of Revolution\nA Citywide Opera Initiative for America’s 250th\nJoin Boston Lyric Opera in celebrating America’s 250th anniversary through music and storytelling. Voices of Revolution invites Boston to rediscover the stories of our nation’s beginnings—lifting iconic and overlooked voices to celebrate who we were\, reflect on who we are\, and imagine who we can become.\nThis initiative is part of BLO’s 50th Anniversary season and features performances\, talks\, and community programs across Boston as part of the statewide MA250 commemoration.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/daughter-of-the-regiment/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Emerson Colonial Theatre\, Boylston Street 106\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Lyric Opera":MAILTO:boxoffice@blo.org
GEO:42.3522621;-71.0653971
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T213735
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SUMMARY:Remember the Ladies: “Liberty & Legacy” America 250 – Breakfast & Goat Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Goats To Go farm in Georgetown \, MA for a morning of history\, community\, and adorable goats! This is a fundraiser and all ticket sales will be going to the Georgetown Historical Society. \nStart your morning with a Goat Social + Breakfast Charcuterie Board\, enjoying delicious bites while meeting our playful goats. Then\, be transported back in time with a performance by Sheryl Faye of Abigail Adam’s “Liberty & Legacy”\, bringing her wit\, wisdom\, and vision to life that starts at 10AM. \n✨ Fun Fact: The filming of scenes from this special performance were done right here at Great Rock Farm—come see the magic up close! \nCelebrate history\, enjoy good food\, and make unforgettable memories with goats\, friends\, and family! This event is focused on Ages 12+. Limited Donations for Tickets. \nAbigail Adams “Liberty & Legacy” Performance Donated By Sheryl Faye Presents Info: https://sherylfaye.com/historical-women/sheryl-faye-performs-abigail-adams/ \nHosted at Goats To Go\, Donated by Michelle Aulson \nLooking for some Volunteers & sponsorships- reach out to Chris at GTWNHS1638@gmail.com\nLooking for Coffee & Breakfast Sponsors\nQuestions about Facility & Event – contact Michelle at greatrockfarm@gmail.com \nMore info & Registration – https://goatstogo.farm/creativeexperiences/
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/remember-the-ladies-liberty-legacy-america-250-breakfast-goat-social/
LOCATION:Goats To Go 201 Pond St Georgetown\, MA 01933\, Pond Street 201\, Georgetown\, Massachusetts\, 01833\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Event,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="georgetown Historcial Soceity":MAILTO:Goatstogo.farm@gmail.com
GEO:42.7441836;-70.9887387
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T213735
CREATED:20260421T212116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T212116Z
UID:10008441-1777714200-1777741200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Yankee Ingenuity
DESCRIPTION:Yankee Ingenuity begins this May with a series of weekend programs exploring New England’s long-standing role in shaping American innovation. Throughout the month\, local makers\, small businesses\, and community partners will be featured alongside historical interpretation\, illustrating how the region’s economy has long been driven by creativity\, skill\, and practical problem-solving. Organized around four themes—Eat\, Move\, Play\, and Work— this event connects everyday life from the Revolutionary era through the 1830s to the present\, highlighting the businesses and industries that continue to sustain the region today. \nYankee Ingenuity: EAT | May 2 & 3\nThe first weekend of Yankee Ingenuity begins with EAT. Culinary tradition and food production have long been a foundation of New England life. Amelia Simmons’s American Cookery (1796)\, America’s first cookbook\, will be brought to life on hearths similar to those used in her era. Guests will witness the recipes and techniques that defined early American cooking\, featuring distinctly regional ingredients like cornmeal\, pumpkin\, and cranberries that set American cuisine apart from its European roots.  \nYankee Ingenuity: MOVE | May 9 & 10\nThe challenge of transporting people\, goods\, and equipment has been an area of constant innovation in New England. From the ox to the horse\, from the canal boat to the railroad\, each advancement shaped how commerce flowed and communities connected. Discover how the region’s geography and economic needs drove creative solutions to the age-old problem of movement\, transforming local trade into networks that reached across the nation.  \nYankee Ingenuity: PLAY | May 23 – 25\nAll work and no play was not the case for New Englanders\, who brought the same ingenuity to leisure as they did to labor. From hand-crafted games and intricate puzzles to folk crafts and outdoor pastimes\, residents found creative ways to fill their free hours. These diversions weren’t just entertainment\, they reflected the values\, skills\, and social bonds that knit communities together during an era of rapid change and growth.  \nYankee Ingenuity: WORK | May 30 & 31\nLike most of America\, during formative years of the country\, New England was starved for workers\, which led to groundbreaking innovation and mechanization. The Industrial Revolution can claim a large part of its American origins right here in New England\, where water-powered mills\, interchangeable parts\, and factory systems transformed how goods were made. This drive to do more with less labor didn’t just change the economy\, it reshaped the landscape\, the workforce\, and the very nature of American work.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/yankee-ingenuity/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Sturbridge Village":MAILTO:kmorrill@osv.org
GEO:42.1040101;-72.0930962
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road Sturbridge MA 01566 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Old Sturbridge Village Road:geo:-72.0930962,42.1040101
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T213735
CREATED:20260211T174343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T174343Z
UID:10004418-1777719600-1777737600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Sudbury Witness House Tour
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of America250\, the Sudbury Historical Society (SHS) will proudly present the Sudbury Witness House Tour on Saturday\, May 2nd! \nExperience some of the oldest homes in Sudbury that witnessed 1776: the momentous year of the ratification of the United States Declaration of Independence and one that recalls the town spirit in Sudbury through its famous 01776 zip code. \nThe Sudbury Witness House Tour will begin at the first stop: the Loring Parsonage. The home was built for Reverend Israel Loring (1682-1772)\, stood through the American Revolution\, and is now the home of the Sudbury History Center and Museum. There\, attendees will receive their tour booklet and begin their journey to a group of impressive Witness Houses—homes that have been in Sudbury since 1776 or earlier—that are now private residences for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. \nTo secure your spot for this amazing event at the early-bird rate\, visit our Eventbrite page for tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sudbury-witness-house-tour-tickets-1981435202028
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/sudbury-witness-house-tour/
LOCATION:Sudbury History Center and Museum\, Old Sudbury Road 288\, Sudbury\, Massachusetts\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Exhibit,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sudbury Historical Society":MAILTO:info@sudbury01776.org
GEO:42.3826;-71.4107566
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sudbury History Center and Museum Old Sudbury Road 288 Sudbury Massachusetts 01776 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Old Sudbury Road 288:geo:-71.4107566,42.3826
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T213735
CREATED:20260316T133039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T134103Z
UID:10007236-1777723200-1777737600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Liberty Pole Day
DESCRIPTION:The American Revolution comes to life during this year’s Liberty Pole Day reenactment featuring Col. Bailey’s 2nd Massachusetts Regiment and the Middlesex County 4‑H Fife & Drum Corps. The program honors America’s 250th with a tribute to the Alden House’s role in the Revolution. Visitors are invited to step back in time to explore a military encampment\, enjoy lively fife and drum music\, experience living‑history demonstrations\, and watch a reenactment of Duxbury’s dramatic 1775 Council of War. \nThis event is supported by a grant from the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati. Liberty Pole Day is part of the community‑wide Out to See Duxbury celebration\, which highlights the town’s educational and cultural heritage.  For more information\, please visit alden.org.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/liberty-pole-day-2/
LOCATION:Alden House Historic Site\, Alden Street 105\, Duxbury\, MA\, 02332\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alden Kindred of America":MAILTO:dmobed@alden.org
GEO:42.0453269;-70.6855863
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Alden House Historic Site Alden Street 105 Duxbury MA 02332 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Alden Street 105:geo:-70.6855863,42.0453269
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T213735
CREATED:20260414T211134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T211134Z
UID:10008178-1777735800-1777739400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:God of Our Fathers: Mighty Miracles of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga\, Presented by Mark Beliles\, The raid on Fort Ticonderoga took place in the early morning on May 10\, 1775. As the Colonists in Boston\, under siege\, needed the munitions there\, Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold and the New England militia breeched the fort at dawn and demanded surrender from Captain William DeLaPlace. He gave up his sword and the fort and the munitions to the rebels and not a single life was lost. Free admission for all!  Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/god-of-our-fathers-mighty-miracles-of-the-american-revolution-3/
LOCATION:Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center\, Southern Eagle Cartway 95\, Brewster\, Massachusetts\, 02631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,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:20260502T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T173000
DTSTAMP:20260424T213735
CREATED:20260331T150647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T124917Z
UID:10007315-1777737600-1777743000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Ben Franklin's Musical Curiosity
DESCRIPTION:The award-winning historical performance ensemble Musicians of the Old Post Road presents “Ben Franklin’s Musical Curiosity.” Delve into the fascinating history of Franklin’s musical circles\, both at home in America and in Paris at the soirées of composer Anne Brillon de Jouy. Enjoy an alluring bouquet of songs and instrumental works! Program includes songs by Francis Hopkinson\, William Hayes\, and Brillon de Jouy\, a string trio by John Antes\, a piano trio by J.C. Bach\, a violin sonata by Andre-Noel Pagin\, and a work by Franklin himself. The program will also include the regional premiere of an aria from a cantata by Louis-Charles Demignaux that was dedicated to Franklin. With soprano Emily Siar. \nFor more information and tickets please visit www.oldpostroad.org
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/ben-franklins-musical-curiosity-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Worcester\, Elm Street 30\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Musicians of the Old Post Road":MAILTO:musicians@oldpostroad.org
GEO:42.2649051;-71.8046025
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Worcester Elm Street 30 Worcester Massachusetts 01609 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Elm Street 30:geo:-71.8046025,42.2649051
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T213735
CREATED:20260421T212116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T212116Z
UID:10008442-1777800600-1777827600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Yankee Ingenuity
DESCRIPTION:Yankee Ingenuity begins this May with a series of weekend programs exploring New England’s long-standing role in shaping American innovation. Throughout the month\, local makers\, small businesses\, and community partners will be featured alongside historical interpretation\, illustrating how the region’s economy has long been driven by creativity\, skill\, and practical problem-solving. Organized around four themes—Eat\, Move\, Play\, and Work— this event connects everyday life from the Revolutionary era through the 1830s to the present\, highlighting the businesses and industries that continue to sustain the region today. \nYankee Ingenuity: EAT | May 2 & 3\nThe first weekend of Yankee Ingenuity begins with EAT. Culinary tradition and food production have long been a foundation of New England life. Amelia Simmons’s American Cookery (1796)\, America’s first cookbook\, will be brought to life on hearths similar to those used in her era. Guests will witness the recipes and techniques that defined early American cooking\, featuring distinctly regional ingredients like cornmeal\, pumpkin\, and cranberries that set American cuisine apart from its European roots.  \nYankee Ingenuity: MOVE | May 9 & 10\nThe challenge of transporting people\, goods\, and equipment has been an area of constant innovation in New England. From the ox to the horse\, from the canal boat to the railroad\, each advancement shaped how commerce flowed and communities connected. Discover how the region’s geography and economic needs drove creative solutions to the age-old problem of movement\, transforming local trade into networks that reached across the nation.  \nYankee Ingenuity: PLAY | May 23 – 25\nAll work and no play was not the case for New Englanders\, who brought the same ingenuity to leisure as they did to labor. From hand-crafted games and intricate puzzles to folk crafts and outdoor pastimes\, residents found creative ways to fill their free hours. These diversions weren’t just entertainment\, they reflected the values\, skills\, and social bonds that knit communities together during an era of rapid change and growth.  \nYankee Ingenuity: WORK | May 30 & 31\nLike most of America\, during formative years of the country\, New England was starved for workers\, which led to groundbreaking innovation and mechanization. The Industrial Revolution can claim a large part of its American origins right here in New England\, where water-powered mills\, interchangeable parts\, and factory systems transformed how goods were made. This drive to do more with less labor didn’t just change the economy\, it reshaped the landscape\, the workforce\, and the very nature of American work.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/yankee-ingenuity/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Sturbridge Village":MAILTO:kmorrill@osv.org
GEO:42.1040101;-72.0930962
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road Sturbridge MA 01566 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Old Sturbridge Village Road:geo:-72.0930962,42.1040101
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T174500
DTSTAMP:20260424T213735
CREATED:20260129T222537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T222537Z
UID:10004339-1777820400-1777830300@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Daughter of the Regiment
DESCRIPTION:Laughter meets revolutionary spirit in BLO’s staging of Donizetti’s glorious comedy. Inspired by the life of Deborah Sampson\, the Massachusetts revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for independence\, this production transports us to Revolutionary-era Boston\, telling a heartfelt tale of love and loyalty to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. With a new English dialogue by Kirsten Greenidge\, it’s a patriotic toast to America at 250—and to the rebels who shaped it. \nVoices of Revolution\nA Citywide Opera Initiative for America’s 250th\nJoin Boston Lyric Opera in celebrating America’s 250th anniversary through music and storytelling. Voices of Revolution invites Boston to rediscover the stories of our nation’s beginnings—lifting iconic and overlooked voices to celebrate who we were\, reflect on who we are\, and imagine who we can become.\nThis initiative is part of BLO’s 50th Anniversary season and features performances\, talks\, and community programs across Boston as part of the statewide MA250 commemoration.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/daughter-of-the-regiment/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Emerson Colonial Theatre\, Boylston Street 106\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Lyric Opera":MAILTO:boxoffice@blo.org
GEO:42.3522621;-71.0653971
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Emerson Colonial Theatre Boylston Street 106 Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boylston Street 106:geo:-71.0653971,42.3522621
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T173000
DTSTAMP:20260424T213735
CREATED:20260211T170346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T170346Z
UID:10004439-1777822200-1777829400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:250 Years: Music of America - Greater New Bedford Choral Society spring concert on Sunday\, May 3rd at 3:30 pm
DESCRIPTION:Join GNBCS for a glorious afternoon of American music in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! This year’s spring concert at the beautiful Grace Episcopal Church will include classical selections such as Randall Thompson’s “Frostiana” and Aaron Copland’s “Simple Gifts\,” spirituals and Americana songs such as “Down in the River” and “Oh Susannah\,” timeless favorites such as “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “What a Wonderful World\,” and a few patriotic sing-alongs! \nGNBCS is a non-audition SATB choir bringing classical choral music to listeners in southeastern Massachusetts since its founding in 1964. This spring\, we are excited to introduce our new artistic director\, Brian Dean Sousa. Brian is an experienced musician and educator with a Bachelors Degree in Sacred Music and Organ from Westminster Choir College and a Master of Music Degree in Choral Conducting from James Madison University. A native of New Bedford\, Massachusetts\, Brian Dean Sousa worked as the Organist and Choir Master of Saint Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church in Charlottesville\, Virginia for fourteen years before relocating back to North Dartmouth where he now resides with his family. \nEveryone is welcome to sing with GNBCS–no experience is necessary! Our members come from surrounding communities including Westport\, Dartmouth\, Acushnet\, Lakeville\, New Bedford\, and Fairhaven. We present one winter concert in either December or January and another in the spring. Our concerts typically include one major choral work plus a selection of shorter pieces chosen for the season of the year and are performed in area churches. We have combined with the New Bedford Symphony\, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Chorus\, and other area choral societies to perform larger works. \nThis program is supported in part by grants from the Dartmouth Cultural Council\, the Freetown Cultural Council\, and the Westport Cultural Council\, local agencies supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \nVisit our website at https://www.gnbcs.org/ for more information or follow us on Facebook.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/250-years-music-of-america-greater-new-bedford-choral-society-spring-concert-on-sunday-may-3rd-at-330-pm/
LOCATION:Grace Episcopal Church\, School Street 133\, New Bedford\, Massachusetts\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater New Bedford Choral Society":MAILTO:info@gnbcs.org
GEO:41.6326154;-70.9292683
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Grace Episcopal Church School Street 133 New Bedford Massachusetts 02740 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=School Street 133:geo:-70.9292683,41.6326154
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T173000
DTSTAMP:20260424T213735
CREATED:20260331T150529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T124911Z
UID:10007316-1777824000-1777829400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Ben Franklin's Musical Curiosity
DESCRIPTION:The award-winning historical performance ensemble Musicians of the Old Post Road presents “Ben Franklin’s Musical Curiosity.” Delve into the fascinating history of Franklin’s musical circles\, both at home in America and in Paris at the soirées of composer Anne Brillon de Jouy. Enjoy an alluring bouquet of songs and instrumental works! Program includes songs by Francis Hopkinson\, William Hayes\, and Brillon de Jouy\, a string trio by John Antes\, a piano trio by J.C. Bach\, a violin sonata by Andre-Noel Pagin\, and a work by Franklin himself. The program will also include the regional premiere of an aria from a cantata by Louis-Charles Demignaux that was dedicated to Franklin. With soprano Emily Siar. \nFor more information and tickets please visit www.oldpostroad.org
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/ben-franklins-musical-curiosity/
LOCATION:Shirley-Eustis House\, 33 Shirley Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Musicians of the Old Post Road":MAILTO:musicians@oldpostroad.org
GEO:42.3235759;-71.0718038
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Shirley-Eustis House 33 Shirley Street Boston MA 02119 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=33 Shirley Street:geo:-71.0718038,42.3235759
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T213735
CREATED:20260410T135656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T135656Z
UID:10008157-1777888800-1777899600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Historic Knox Trail Hike\, Otis State Forest
DESCRIPTION:Join local historian Tom Ragusa and DCR staff for a FREE guided hike along the Great Road\, “Ye Trodden Path”—or the Knox Trail in Otis State Forest. Meet at the Upper Spectacle Pond Dam on Webb Road in Sandisfield\, MA\, 1 mile off Cold Spring Road. \nIn Colonial times\, the Great Road connected Springfield and Albany. In the winter of 1776\, Henry Knox led his “Noble Train of Artillery” along this route on its way to Boston\, helping turn the tide of the American Revolutionary War. Remarkably\, portions of the original road still exist today\, hidden within the forest. \nIn celebration of MA250 and Massachusetts Preservation Month come explore a preserved section of the Berkshires’ oldest roads\, visiting significant landmarks. Co-sponsored by the Otis Historical Commission. \nProgram Details: Duration: 3 hours\, Distance: 3 miles (moderate difficulty). Recommended for ages teen and up. What to Bring: Wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring water\, sunscreen\, a snack or lunch\, and bug spray. Hiking poles are recommended. Dogs are permitted on leash. Reasonable accommodations may be  available upon request. For more information\, call 413-426-7890.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/historic-knox-trail-hike-otis-state-forest/
LOCATION:Otis State Forest\, Monterey\, Massachusetts\, 01245\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors
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GEO:42.1767567;-73.1178836
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T213735
CREATED:20260414T212444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T212444Z
UID:10008172-1777921200-1777924800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:American Disunion: An Evening with David Blight
DESCRIPTION:Join Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David Blight for a compelling forum on the evolving meaning of American independence. Drawing on his scholarship on Frederick Douglass\, Blight will explore how the ideals of the Declaration of Independence have been interpreted and contested over time. \nProfessor Blight will discuss Frederick Douglass’s 1852 speech\, “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?”. Through Douglass’s words\, Blight invites us to reflect on the enduring tensions between liberty and inequality\, and to consider whether the nation’s founding promises remain unfulfilled.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/american-disunion-an-evening-with-david-blight/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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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:20260505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T213735
CREATED:20260316T155037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T155037Z
UID:10007238-1777975200-1777980600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Handwriting the Constitution and Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence\, visitors are invited to handwrite the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution in the Courtyard of the Central Library\, in Copley Square. This program aims to create time and a quiet space to reflect and deepen one’s understanding of these historic documents. All supplies will be provided. Participants will first stop by the supply table to pick up writing supplies and copies of the Constitution and/or Declaration of Independence. Reproductions of John Adams’s personal copy of the Constitution held by Special Collections will also be available to transcribe. This program is self-paced. Patrons are invited to stay for the whole session or simply stay as long as they would like.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/handwriting-the-constitution-and-declaration-of-independence/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:Boston Public Library: Copley Square Branch\, Boylston Street 700\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Public Library":MAILTO:ask@bpl.org
GEO:42.349653;-71.0779348
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boston Public Library: Copley Square Branch Boylston Street 700 Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boylston Street 700:geo:-71.0779348,42.349653
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T213735
CREATED:20260415T170353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T170353Z
UID:10008182-1778094000-1778097600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Revolutionary  Dwellings  –  Homes of Patriots and Loyalists in Mhd.
DESCRIPTION:An estimated 300 houses survive in Marblehead\, MA from before the time of the American Revolution (even if modified by later generations) out of perhaps 525 or so that existed as the war began\, when Marblehead was still the sixth most populous metropolis in  British North America.  And because it is estimated that more than 1\,400 men and boys from the densely populated town of about 950  families — (all living in those 525 houses !) — served in the Revolutionary War from the beginning through its end\, nearly every house in Marblehead that predates 1775 was therefore the home of a Revolutionary serviceman.  In June 1775\, nearly 600 men and teenage boys joined the Continental Army’s new “Marblehead Regiment” as unemployment at sea swelled the ranks of the town’s already overwhelmingly rebel militia.  And starting in Autumn 1775\, hundreds of them would sail out as captains and crews of privateer vessels\, continuing throughout the war’s seven long years\, continuing into 1783.  Many would lose their lives that way.    Out of those 950 families\, only about a dozen heads of  households can be identified as Tories\, or Loyalists.  And nearly every house was filled with women and many children who suffered greatly. The town did not fully recover until the 1830s\, several generations later — which is why so many pre-Revolutionary homes survive.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolutionary-dwellings-homes-of-patriots-and-loyalists-in-mhd/
LOCATION:Abbot Public Library\, 235 Pleasant Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, Pleasant Street 235\, Marblehead\, Massachusetts\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marblehead 250 Committee":MAILTO:laurenmccormack@marbleheadmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T143000
DTSTAMP:20260424T213735
CREATED:20260409T201339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T201339Z
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SUMMARY:New England Sweets with Susan Mara Bregman
DESCRIPTION:A chocolate mill opened in Boston in the late 1700s\, setting the stage for New England’s enduring love affair with sweets. Over the following centuries\, the region has become home to an extraordinary variety of baked\, fried\, dipped\, sugared\, and frozen confections. Massachusetts gave us candy classics like Necco Wafers\, Sky Bars\, and Junior Mints.  From Fluffernutters to whoopie pies\, Susan Mara Bregman explores this sugary legacy\, uncovering the stories behind the treats that sweetened New England’s culinary landscape.  \nThe event is co-sponsored by Langley-Adams Library and Nichols Village.  The program will be in the auditorium at Nichols Village\, 1 Nichols Way\, Groveland\, MA.  Enter through the auditorium\, not the main entrance. \nThis program is part of the Revolutionary Library Crawl. Information on the Revolutionary Library Crawl available here:\nhttps://hwlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Revolutionary-Library-Crawl-Passport.pdf \nBregman is the author of the following books:  New England Neon\, New England Candlepin Bowling and Along Route 1: Maine\, New Hampshire\, and Massachusetts.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/new-england-sweets-with-susan-mara-bregman/
LOCATION:Nichols Village\, Nichols Way 1\, Groveland\, MA\, 01834\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Langley-Adams Library":MAILTO:snakanishi@langleyadamslib.org
GEO:42.7722699;-71.0100634
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260424T213735
CREATED:20260409T201908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T201908Z
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SUMMARY:How to Feed an Army "In search of a bit of gravy" ​ with food historian Stacy Booth
DESCRIPTION:How to Feed an Army “In search of a bit of gravy” with food historian Stacy Booth \n​​~ How was the Continental Army was supplied with food?\n~ How was food cooked and processed?\n~ How was it different from what soldiers ate at home?\n~ How was their diet and and food production different from what we know today? \nThursday\, May 7\, 6:00-7:00pm\, at the History Center\, 97 Main Street\, Andover \nTo Register:  https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/colonial-cooking-at-home-and-on-the-campaign-trail
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/how-to-feed-an-army-in-search-of-a-bit-of-gravy-with-food-historian-stacy-booth/
LOCATION:Andover Center for History and Culture\, 97 Main Street\, Andover\, MA\, 01810\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andover Center for History and Culture":MAILTO:mtubinis@andoverhistoryandculture.org
GEO:42.653486;-71.1389732
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T213735
CREATED:20260403T152038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T152038Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk: 1776: Declaring Independence
DESCRIPTION:Join a member of the Adams Papers staff for a gallery talk on the exhibition 1776: Declaring Independence. Visitors are invited to explore the rest of the exhibition and ask questions.  \nAttendance is free. \nPlease visit here to register: https://www.masshist.org/events/gallery-talk-may-8-2026
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/gallery-talk-1776-declaring-independence/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Historical Society":MAILTO:communications@masshist.org
GEO:42.3464046;-71.0898925
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T213735
CREATED:20260421T212116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T212116Z
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SUMMARY:Yankee Ingenuity
DESCRIPTION:Yankee Ingenuity begins this May with a series of weekend programs exploring New England’s long-standing role in shaping American innovation. Throughout the month\, local makers\, small businesses\, and community partners will be featured alongside historical interpretation\, illustrating how the region’s economy has long been driven by creativity\, skill\, and practical problem-solving. Organized around four themes—Eat\, Move\, Play\, and Work— this event connects everyday life from the Revolutionary era through the 1830s to the present\, highlighting the businesses and industries that continue to sustain the region today. \nYankee Ingenuity: EAT | May 2 & 3\nThe first weekend of Yankee Ingenuity begins with EAT. Culinary tradition and food production have long been a foundation of New England life. Amelia Simmons’s American Cookery (1796)\, America’s first cookbook\, will be brought to life on hearths similar to those used in her era. Guests will witness the recipes and techniques that defined early American cooking\, featuring distinctly regional ingredients like cornmeal\, pumpkin\, and cranberries that set American cuisine apart from its European roots.  \nYankee Ingenuity: MOVE | May 9 & 10\nThe challenge of transporting people\, goods\, and equipment has been an area of constant innovation in New England. From the ox to the horse\, from the canal boat to the railroad\, each advancement shaped how commerce flowed and communities connected. Discover how the region’s geography and economic needs drove creative solutions to the age-old problem of movement\, transforming local trade into networks that reached across the nation.  \nYankee Ingenuity: PLAY | May 23 – 25\nAll work and no play was not the case for New Englanders\, who brought the same ingenuity to leisure as they did to labor. From hand-crafted games and intricate puzzles to folk crafts and outdoor pastimes\, residents found creative ways to fill their free hours. These diversions weren’t just entertainment\, they reflected the values\, skills\, and social bonds that knit communities together during an era of rapid change and growth.  \nYankee Ingenuity: WORK | May 30 & 31\nLike most of America\, during formative years of the country\, New England was starved for workers\, which led to groundbreaking innovation and mechanization. The Industrial Revolution can claim a large part of its American origins right here in New England\, where water-powered mills\, interchangeable parts\, and factory systems transformed how goods were made. This drive to do more with less labor didn’t just change the economy\, it reshaped the landscape\, the workforce\, and the very nature of American work.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/yankee-ingenuity/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Sturbridge Village":MAILTO:kmorrill@osv.org
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