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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260427T110400
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SUMMARY:Celebrate US Navy 250th Birthday & President Adams Onboard USS Salem This Weekend
DESCRIPTION:On 5 October 1775\, Congress created the first of a series of committees to study naval matters. From that time onward throughout his career\, John Adams championed the establishment and strengthening of an American Navy. USNSM will have special tour information\, exhibits and entertainment onboard USS Salem.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/celebrate-us-navy-250th-birthday-president-adams-onboard-uss-salem-this-weekend/2025-10-12/
LOCATION:United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum\, South Street 549\, Quincy\, Massachusetts\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T160000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate US Navy 250th Birthday & President Adams onboard Quincy's Museum Ship USS Salem
DESCRIPTION:The United States.08. Naval Shipbuilding Museum is celebrating US Navy 250th Birthday onboard USS Salem on Saturday\, October 11 and Sunday\, October 12. The museum will be open from 10am – 4pm and is offering free admission for US Navy Active Duty & Veterans. Quincy has a rich shipbuilding and military history. The Salem’s Volunteer Crew will “dress ship” Saturday\, weather permitting and render boarding honors to all Naval Service members both days in honor of this special occasion. \nSpecial tour information will also recognize John Adams legacy over the Navy’s birthday weekend. Quincy is the proud hometown of 2nd US President John Adams. On 5 October 1775\, Congress created the first of a series of committees to study naval matters. From that time onward throughout his career Adams championed the establishment and strengthening of an American Navy. He was so active and effective in forwarding the nation’s naval interests that he is often called “the Father of the Navy”. \nJohn Adams re-enactor Michael LePage will be onboard Saturday greeting visitors. Hear from John Adams himself as he discusses his earliest beginnings in Braintree through his days as delegate of the Continental Congress and foreign ambassador. Hear his opinions of his contemporaries and how he longs to be home with his “dearest friend\,” Abigail\, and their children. Mr. Adams’ singular wit is appealing to children and adults!\nThe 3-5-0 Girls will bring their “Remember the Ladies” Exhibit onboard Saturday as they celebrate 250 years of women serving alongside and in the Navy; as women did contribute significantly to the military throughout American history.\nInternationally acclaimed The Johnson Girls will perform Saturday from 1:30-2:30pm. They have been recognized as a force on the folk and maritime music scene for the past 27 years as the leading all-woman\, a cappella maritime group in the world.\nUSNSM is a sub-grant recipient of Discover Quincy’s Massachusetts 250 grant funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism. General admission is $12-15. USNSM participates in the Massachusetts Cultural Council Card to Culture Program offering $5 admission for Massachusetts residents who show their Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)\, Healthcare Connector\, or Women\, Infant\, Children (WIC) card.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/celebrate-us-navy-250th-birthday-president-adams-onboard-quincys-museum-ship-uss-salem/2025-10-12/
LOCATION:United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum\, South Street 549\, Quincy\, Massachusetts\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T150000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T134500
DTSTAMP:20260427T110400
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T110400
CREATED: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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T110400
CREATED:20250915T134202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T221445Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T110400
CREATED:20250915T134236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T221407Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T110400
CREATED:20251017T175638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T175638Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T110400
CREATED:20251017T175226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T141447Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T110400
CREATED:20250728T173803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T173803Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T110400
CREATED:20251010T033432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T033432Z
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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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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:20260427T110400
CREATED:20251021T195324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T195324Z
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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
GEO:42.3572337;-71.4739235
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T110400
CREATED:20251023T145148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T145148Z
UID:10003900-1761390000-1761408000@massachusetts250.org
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
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T110400
CREATED:20251017T154539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T154539Z
UID:10003880-1761404400-1761411600@massachusetts250.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T153000
DTSTAMP:20260427T110400
CREATED:20251022T212419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T212419Z
UID:10003883-1761487200-1761492600@massachusetts250.org
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
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bedford Old Town Hall Great Room (3rd Floor) South Road 16 Bedford Massachusetts 01730 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=South Road 16:geo:-71.2789051,42.4913363
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T110400
CREATED:20251010T033322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T033322Z
UID:10003895-1761676200-1761681600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:“Who was Paul Revere\, Really?” with Dr. Robert Martello\, Dr. Jayne Triber\, and Nina Zannieri
DESCRIPTION:Two of Revere’s biographers will speak with the Executive Director of the Paul Revere House on Paul Revere\, the man and the myth. While today he is most famous for his Midnight Ride\, this talk will cover his life before and after the Revolution as well.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/who-was-paul-revere-really-with-dr-robert-martello-dr-jayne-triber-and-nina-zannieri/
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:20251030T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T183000
DTSTAMP:20260427T110400
CREATED:20250924T164756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T164756Z
UID:10003862-1761846300-1761849000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:American Antiquarian Society Evening Public Tour
DESCRIPTION:Go behind-the-scenes at the American Antiquarian Society to learn about its collection of 4.5 million printed\, handwritten\, and visual primary sources produced in what is now the United States up to 1900. These materials include thousands related to the Revolutionary War and our nation’s founding. The tour includes patriot printer Isaiah Thomas’s original printing press\, which he smuggled out of Boston on the eve of the Battles of Lexington and Concord to safety in Worcester. Thomas published the first eye-witness account of the battles in his newspaper\, The Massachusetts Spy. \nRegistration for the free public tour is required\, as space is limited. Register at americanantiquarian.org
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/american-antiquarian-society-evening-public-tour/
LOCATION:American Antiquarian Society\, 185 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Antiquarian Society":MAILTO:jfrost@mwa.org
GEO:42.2772446;-71.810333
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=American Antiquarian Society 185 Salisbury Street Worcester 01609 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=185 Salisbury Street:geo:-71.810333,42.2772446
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T110400
CREATED:20250609T192902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T192902Z
UID:10001476-1762002000-1762005600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Burial Hill Tour Series – Revolutionary Connections
DESCRIPTION:The Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum announce their continuing partnership in a free public tour series of Plymouth’s historic Burial Hill for the 2025 season. Each first Saturday of the month a thematic tour of the ancient burying ground will reveal facets of Plymouth’s evolving story over generations. This year honors the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with a series theme of “Revolutionary Connections.” Each monthly tour highlights the Revolutionary era in Plymouth with insights into South Shore connections to America’s contest for independence. Presenters include local historians and authors who share their expertise on a range of topics\, highlighting art\, history\, and culture atop the open-air history museum in the heart of downtown Plymouth\, Burial Hill. \nSevere weather may cancel tour. Stay up to date with us on our Facebook page and visit pilgrimhall.org or plymouthantiquarian.org for more information on the continuing Burial Hill tour series.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/burial-hill-tour-series-revolutionary-connections/2025-11-01/
LOCATION:Plymouth Burial Hill Cemetery\, Town Square 19\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Plymouth Antiquarian Society":MAILTO:info@plymouthantiquarian.org
GEO:41.9554698;-70.6649745
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Plymouth Burial Hill Cemetery Town Square 19 Plymouth Massachusetts 02360 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Town Square 19:geo:-70.6649745,41.9554698
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T110400
CREATED:20251030T152023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T152023Z
UID:10003928-1762596000-1762617600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:250th Marine Corps Birthday Weekend onboard Quincy's USS Salem Museum Ship
DESCRIPTION:In honor of the US Marine Corps 250th Birthday\, United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum is offering Free Admission for US Marine Corps Active Duty & Veterans on Saturday\, November 8th & Sunday\, November 9th from 10am – 4pm. Honors will be rendered for service members. Commandant’s Video Birthday Message will be shown throughout the day. \nOn 10 November 1775\, the Continental Congress resolved\, “That two Battalions of Marines be raised… that they be distinguished by the names of the first and second battalions of American Marines…” Founding Father John Adams is recognized as the Father of the US Navy. Quincy is the hometown of 2nd US President Adams and has a proud maritime history showcased onboard USS Salem. General Paul X. Kelley\, 28th Commandant of the Marine Corps served as Commanding Officer of Salem’s Marine Detachment from 1952-54. His uniform is on display in the Salem Association Memorial Room.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/250th-marine-corps-birthday-weekend-onboard-quincys-uss-salem-museum-ship/2025-11-08/
LOCATION:United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum\, South Street 549\, Quincy\, Massachusetts\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Event,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum":MAILTO:info@uss-salem.org
GEO:42.2397983;-70.9758557
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum South Street 549 Quincy Massachusetts 02169 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=South Street 549:geo:-70.9758557,42.2397983
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T230000
DTSTAMP:20260427T110400
CREATED:20250218T220606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T220606Z
UID:10000992-1762619400-1762642800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball Plymouth
DESCRIPTION:250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball in Plymouth\, MA. In conjunction with a Marine cake cutting ceremony\, there will be a showcasing of Plymouth’s connection to the Continental and Privateer Marines of the Revolutionary War by reenactors. From the first Continental Marine Recruiter in Plymouth 1776\, Lieutenant Seth Chapin. To Plymouth’s own Continental Marine Lieutenant James Warren Jr\, who served aboard the USS Alliance until wounded in May 1781. He is also the son of James Warren and Mercy Otis Warren. Then the Privateer Marines who perished aboard the General Arnold in a storm in Plymouth Bay on Christmas 1778. This event is a collaboration between the Marine Corps League Detachment 1306 in Plymouth and Volunteers of America Massachusetts in Plymouth. Guest of Honor for this Marine Corps Birthday Ball will be Lieutenant Colonel Robert H. Barrow USMC Ret.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/250th-marine-corps-birthday-ball-plymouth/
LOCATION:Hotel 1620\, Water Street 180\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marine Corps League Detachment 1306 Plymouth":MAILTO:plymouthmarinecorpsball@gmail.com
GEO:41.9614721;-70.6703647
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hotel 1620 Water Street 180 Plymouth Massachusetts 02360 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Water Street 180:geo:-70.6703647,41.9614721
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T110400
CREATED:20251030T152023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T152023Z
UID:10003929-1762682400-1762704000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:250th Marine Corps Birthday Weekend onboard Quincy's USS Salem Museum Ship
DESCRIPTION:In honor of the US Marine Corps 250th Birthday\, United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum is offering Free Admission for US Marine Corps Active Duty & Veterans on Saturday\, November 8th & Sunday\, November 9th from 10am – 4pm. Honors will be rendered for service members. Commandant’s Video Birthday Message will be shown throughout the day. \nOn 10 November 1775\, the Continental Congress resolved\, “That two Battalions of Marines be raised… that they be distinguished by the names of the first and second battalions of American Marines…” Founding Father John Adams is recognized as the Father of the US Navy. Quincy is the hometown of 2nd US President Adams and has a proud maritime history showcased onboard USS Salem. General Paul X. Kelley\, 28th Commandant of the Marine Corps served as Commanding Officer of Salem’s Marine Detachment from 1952-54. His uniform is on display in the Salem Association Memorial Room.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/250th-marine-corps-birthday-weekend-onboard-quincys-uss-salem-museum-ship/2025-11-09/
LOCATION:United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum\, South Street 549\, Quincy\, Massachusetts\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Event,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum":MAILTO:info@uss-salem.org
GEO:42.2397983;-70.9758557
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum South Street 549 Quincy Massachusetts 02169 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=South Street 549:geo:-70.9758557,42.2397983
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260427T110400
CREATED:20250122T211037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T193551Z
UID:10000429-1762693200-1762700400@massachusetts250.org
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-2025/2025-11-09/
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:20251113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T110400
CREATED:20251022T203925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T203925Z
UID:10003898-1763053200-1763056800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Sacred Rebellion Virtual Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, this encore virtual tour of the Congregational Library & Archives’ new in-person exhibition\, Sacred Rebellion\, will be hosted by Executive Director Dr. Kyle Roberts and New England’s Hidden Histories Project Director and Sacred Rebellion curator Dr. Tricia Peone. \nBy the time the American Revolution began\, many Congregationalists had embraced a theological justification for war and revolution. They believed that God favored them and that their cause was a morally justified\, sacred rebellion. Through sermons\, books\, poems\, songs\, and letters\, Congregationalists shared their stories\, reflected on their moral obligations to each other\, and debated questions of liberty and loyalty. But consensus was elusive\, and implementation proved difficult and unsatisfactory to many\, especially those on the margins. \nThe interactive tour will be hosted on Zoom\, with registration limited to a small group of attendees. Participants will view Revolutionary-era treasures from the collections; hear stories about how Congregationalists experienced the period leading up to\, during\, and immediately following the war; have opportunities to ask questions; and reflect on what this pivotal event means 250 years later. \nRegistration is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Tickets must be purchased by Tuesday\, November 11th at https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/CongregationalLibrary/SRVirtual11.html \nAfter registering\, you will receive an email with information about attending the event. \nEmail any questions to programs@14beacon.org. \nSPEAKER BIOS \nDr. Kyle Roberts was appointed the Executive Director of the Congregational Library & Archives in 2022. He received his BA in American Studies from Williams College and his PhD in History from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to coming to the CLA\, he was Associate Director of Library & Museum Programming at the American Philosophical Society and Associate Professor of Public History and New Media and Director of the Center for Textual Studies and Digital Humanities at Loyola University Chicago. \nA scholar of Atlantic World religion\, print\, and library history\, he is the author of Evangelical Gotham: Religion and the Making of New York City\, 1783-1860 (Chicago\, 2016)\, the co-editor\, with Stephen Schloesser\, of Crossings and Dwellings: Restored Jesuits\, Women Religious\, American Experience 1814-2014 (Brill\, 2017) and\, with Mark Towsey\, of Before the Public Library: Reading\, Community\, and Identity in the Atlantic World\, 1650-1850 (Brill\, 2017). \nKyle is an accomplished public historian and digital humanist whose collaborative projects include the Jesuit Libraries Provenance Project\, the Maryland Loyalism Project\, and Dissenting Academies Online: Virtual Library System. In addition to being the consultant for numerous digital and public history projects\, he sits on the executive committees of the American Catholic Historical Association\, the New England Historical Association\, the Urban History Association He is on the editorial and advisory boards for American Catholic Studies\, Early American Studies\, and portal. \nDr. Tricia Peone joined the CLA in 2022 as the Project Director for New England’s Hidden Histories. Prior to joining the CLA\, she was a research scholar at Historic New England for the Recovering New England’s Voices project. She has also previously worked as the public programs director at New Hampshire Humanities\, a university lecturer teaching classes on the Salem witch trials\, early New England\, and public history\, and as a researcher for cultural heritage organizations. She holds a PhD in history from the University of New Hampshire with a specialization in the early modern Atlantic world and history of science.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/sacred-rebellion-virtual-exhibition-tour-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregational Library &amp%3B Archives":MAILTO:programs@14beacon.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T110400
CREATED:20251023T145053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T145053Z
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SUMMARY:A Revolutionary Concert: Paul Revere. The Man\, the Myth\, and the Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Join the Paul Revere Memorial Association\, Massachusetts Poet Laureate Regie Gibson\, and Paul Revere for an engaging and immersive free program to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Midnight Ride. From the loyalist anthems of the Tories\, to the fiery songs of the Revolutionaries\, and original 19th century compositions written to further Revere’s legacy this program brings 18th and 19th century America to life through the music of the times. The evening will include performances by some of Boston’s finest musicians. \nBlending rich narration\, historical images\, and live music\, this program offers a fresh\, moving\, and insightful take on one of the Revolution’s most misunderstood heroes. Far more than just a messenger on horseback\, Paul Revere was a devoted family man\, a savvy businessman\, and a respected civil servant. This special evening promises to be a powerful journey through sound and story\, separating fact from folklore while painting a vivid portrait of one of America’s most iconic patriots. \nMajor support for this program has been provided by the Freedom Trail Foundation and an anonymous donor. \nRegister for free through Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/48jRUw9
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/a-revolutionary-concert-paul-revere-the-man-the-myth-and-the-legacy/
LOCATION:Converse Hall\, Tremont Street 88\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event
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SUMMARY:Quincy 400 x MA250: New England Foodways During the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Step back to the eve of the American Revolution and discover the foods that sustained Massachusetts households\, soldiers\, and farmers. \nJoin the 18th Century Cook\, Michael Duncan Smith\, for an engaging afternoon exploring local foodways in the 1770s. Learn how everyday meals compared with fine dining\, what rations soldiers received before the Battle of Bunker Hill\, and how families preserved the harvest through the seasons. \nThe presentation draws on probate records\, newspapers\, early cookbooks\, and personal journals to offer a unique window into the town’s past. Ingredients\, kitchen tools\, and cooking techniques will also be on display. Stop by and say good-day! \nMichael Duncan Smith is an artist\, educator\, and culinary historian based in Greater Boston. He is the creator of 18th Century Cook\, a digital project with more than 650\,000 followers that brings early American recipes and culinary traditions to life. His research focuses on New England foodways in the 18th century and during the American Revolution\, drawing from primary sources to illuminate the everyday meals of early America. \nThis program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/quincy-400-x-ma250-new-england-foodways-during-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Thomas Crane Public Library\, Washington Street 40\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary,Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T170000
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SUMMARY:Sparking the Revolution: Flintlocks\, Gunpowder\, and Policy in America’s War for Independence
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Springfield November 20 and 21st\, 2025! The University of Wyoming College of Law’s Firearms Research Center\, in partnership with Springfield Armory National Historic Site\, invites you to an academic conference exploring the complex role of firearms in Revolutionary America. \nThrough thought-provoking panels\, lectures\, and discussions\, the program will delve into topics such as colonial disarmament and regulation\, the function of militias\, the material culture of arms\, and archaeological insights into the earliest days of the Revolution. \nBringing together historians\, curators\, and scholars\, this event offers a balanced and dynamic look at how firearms\, policy\, and community shaped the struggle for independence – and how these legacies continue to inform our understanding of early America and resonate in conversations today. \nFree to the Public. Available in person and online \nSchedule:\nNovember 20\nSpringfield Armory\n5 – 7:30 p.m. Welcome Reception and Fireside Chat on Founding Era History and the U.S. Supreme Court’s Bruen decision. \nNovember 21\nSpringfield Technical Community College\n8:30 – 8:45 a.m. Opening Remarks\n8:45 – 10 a.m. Panel 1: Disarmament and the Revolution (CLE)\nPanelists:\nBob Cottrol\, George Washington University\nE. Gregory Wallace\, Campbell University\nJames Slaughter\, Marshall University\n10:15 – 11 a.m.: Guns of the American Revolution\nSpeaker: Erik Goldstein\, Colonial Williamsburg\n11 – 11:30 a.m.: The Earliest Days of Springfield Armory\nSpeaker: Alex Mackenzie\, Springfield Armory\n11:30 – 12:30 p.m. Lunch\n12:30 – 1:45 p.m.: Panel 2: The Colonial Militia (CLE)\nPanelists:\nJody Madeira\, Indiana University\nJoyce Malcolm\, George Mason University\nAlexander Cain\, Author\n1:55 – 2:40 p.m.: Creating an Arsenal of Liberty\nSpeaker: Andrew Fagal\, Historian\n2:40 – 3:25 p.m.: Early Ballistics of the American Revolution\nSpeaker: Joel Bohy\, Antiques Roadshow
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/sparking-the-revolution-flintlocks-gunpowder-and-policy-in-americas-war-for-independence/2025-11-20/
LOCATION:Springfield Armory National Historic Site\, One Armory Square\, Springfield\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T193000
DTSTAMP:20260427T110400
CREATED:20251017T204156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T204156Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception for the Rotch 250th Exhibition & Artist’s Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join the RJD for a reception and be the first to see RJD’s newest exhibition\, Unraveling the Revolutionary Journey of William Rotch Sr. The exhibition features the art of a new historical graphic novel “Quaker\, Whaler\, Traitor\, Spy! The Trials of William Rotch” written by Dr. Sarah Crabtree and illustrated by Melissa “Sawhand” Philley. Twenty prints of art in the book will be on display. The artist\, Melissa Philley will speak about her work at 6:30pm. This event is free and open to the public. \nAccused of treason four times by three governments in two revolutionary decades (1775 – 1795)\, William Rotch suffered from the “with-us-or-against-us” political landscape of the late eighteenth century. A Quaker\, he opposed wars for independence and empire. Yet he downplayed and even withheld key details from his story\, a second narrative that began with the Boston Tea Party\, stretched across the world\, and made him one of the wealthiest men in America. \nThis exhibit invites the viewer – you! – to decide which label best describes him. Along the way\, we’ll revisit some famous (and infamous!) events and we’ll hear from a few characters you’ve definitely heard of and some maybe you haven’t. What we hope is that you’ll agree his-story is a way of reapproaching how history is made – a story that is as much about who and what we remember as how and why we remember them.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/opening-reception-for-the-rotch-250th-exhibition-artists-talk/
LOCATION:The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum\, County Street 396\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Exhibit
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SUMMARY:“Dreadful were the Vestages of war:” Three Human Stories of April 19\, 1775
DESCRIPTION:Joel Bohy\, military historian and Antiques Roadshow presenter\, will give a lecture on Lexington’s Revolutionary War veterans at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library on November 20\, 2025\, followed by a signing of his 2025 book\, Bullet Strikes From the First Day of the American Revolution. \nThe lecture will take a closer look at three individuals involved in the beginning of the war: John Robbins of Lexington who was badly wounded on April 19\, James Hayward of Acton who was mortally wounded at Fiske Hill in Lexington\, and a British soldier who was wounded in Lexington on April 19 and went on to join the Lexington militia and the Continental Army. \nThis lecture is co-sponsored by Lexington History Museums and the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, as part of SRMML’s 50th anniversary programming. It will take place in person at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library and will be live streamed by local community access partner LexMedia. Livestream link will be posted prior to the event. \nSchedule:\n6:00: Doors open for viewing of special exhibition Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington\n7:00: Lecture\n8:00 Book Signing
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/dreadful-were-the-vestages-of-war-three-human-stories-of-april-19-1775/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Event,Exhibit,Speakers
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