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SUMMARY:Revolution 250 Salem Tour
DESCRIPTION:Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials\, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem\, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) who were the most successful against the British Navy and British military governor General Thomas Gage encountered some of his biggest challenges to his authority in Salem.\nWe always say that without Salem\, the United States may not be the same United States we know today.\nCome to Salem as part of the Rev250 Celebration and learn the incredible role our patriots played in the start of our country.\nhttps://www.salemhistoricaltours.com/revolution-250-tour
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolution-250-salem-tour/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Salem Historical Tours\, Central Street 8\, Salem\, Massachusetts\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION
DESCRIPTION:On a hot summer evening in 1976\, the Cambridge City Council faced a packed hearing room—and a decision that would echo across the globe. \nAt the center of it all stood Mayor Al Vellucci: sharp-tongued\, fearless\, and ready to take on science itself. The issue? A new biohazard lab designed for groundbreaking recombinant DNA research—celebrated by some as the future of science\, feared by others as the birthplace of “Frankenstein bacteria.” Nobel Prize–winning scientists\, passionate citizens\, politicians\, and the global press all converged on Cambridge to confront one explosive question: Who gets to decide the boundaries of scientific discovery? \nFifty years later\, step back in time with an immersive theatrical experience staged in the very same Cambridge City Hall hearing room where this conversation took place. Relive the tension\, the debate\, and the moment that turned local politics into a worldwide reckoning and that formed the Kendall Square that we know today. \nStay after the show to engage in thought-provoking conversation about the legacy of the hearing\, the power of public oversight\, and the future of community-driven science. \nNo Recombination Without Representation is a partnership between the MIT Museum\, Central Square Theater\, and the City of Cambridge. Performances will occur at Sullivan Chamber in Cambridge City Hall. All shows are free and open to the public. \nThis production was made possible through the generous contributions of MIT Museum supporters Phil and Ann Sharp and MIT’s Department of Science\, Technology\, and Society. This program is part of the MIT Museum’s year-long exploration of TIME and is part of the Massachusetts 250 activities celebrating the many “firsts” and innovations created in our state through the last 250 years.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/no-recombination-without-representation/2026-06-13/1/
LOCATION:City Council Chambers  Cambridge City Hall\, Massachusetts Avenue 795\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02139\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Drama,Event,Reenactment
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SUMMARY:Dressing for the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Fashion\, clothing\, and textiles have emerged recently as important sources for better understanding our nation’s history. To mark Historic New England’s new exhibition\, Myth and Memory: Stories of the American Revolution\, we are bringing together scholars and curators from around New England to share stories about soldiers of color\, patriotic women\, and the Founding Fathers—and discussing what they wore and why it matters. The program features three presentations followed by a moderated Q&A with Nora Carleson\, Historic New England’s Curator of Fashion and Decorative Arts. \n-Dressing Cicero: Erica Lome\, Curator of Collections\, Historic New England\n-Purchasing Patriotism: Kimberly Alexander\, Director of Museum Studies and Senior Lecturer\, University of New Hampshire\n-Costuming the Revolution: Chloe Chapin\, Costume Designer\, Fashion Historian\, and Lecturer\, Harvard University. \nDoors open at 5:00 p.m. for refreshments. Exhibition galleries will remain open for attendees to explore after the program.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/dressing-for-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Historic New England – Eustis Estate\, 1424 Canton Avenue\, Milton\, 02186\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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SUMMARY:Dressing for the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Fashion\, clothing\, and textiles have emerged recently as important sources for better understanding our nation’s history. To mark Historic New England’s new exhibition\, Myth and Memory: Stories of the American Revolution\, we are bringing together scholars and curators from around New England to share stories about soldiers of color\, patriotic women\, and the Founding Fathers—and discussing what they wore and why it matters. The program features three presentations followed by a moderated Q&A with Nora Carleson\, Historic New England’s Curator of Fashion and Decorative Arts. \n-Dressing Cicero: Erica Lome\, Curator of Collections\, Historic New England\n-Purchasing Patriotism: Kimberly Alexander\, Director of Museum Studies and Senior Lecturer\, University of New Hampshire\n-Costuming the Revolution: Chloe Chapin\, Costume Designer\, Fashion Historian\, and Lecturer\, Harvard University. \nDoors open at 5:00 p.m. for refreshments. Exhibition galleries will remain open for attendees to explore after the program. \nPlease call (617) 994-6600 for more information.  \nThis event also will be streamed online. \nThis program is generously funded by The Coby Foundation.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/dressing-for-the-american-revolution-2/
LOCATION:Historic New England – Eustis Estate\, 1424 Canton Avenue\, Milton\, 02186\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers,Women's History
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SUMMARY:NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION
DESCRIPTION:On a hot summer evening in 1976\, the Cambridge City Council faced a packed hearing room—and a decision that would echo across the globe. \nAt the center of it all stood Mayor Al Vellucci: sharp-tongued\, fearless\, and ready to take on science itself. The issue? A new biohazard lab designed for groundbreaking recombinant DNA research—celebrated by some as the future of science\, feared by others as the birthplace of “Frankenstein bacteria.” Nobel Prize–winning scientists\, passionate citizens\, politicians\, and the global press all converged on Cambridge to confront one explosive question: Who gets to decide the boundaries of scientific discovery? \nFifty years later\, step back in time with an immersive theatrical experience staged in the very same Cambridge City Hall hearing room where this conversation took place. Relive the tension\, the debate\, and the moment that turned local politics into a worldwide reckoning and that formed the Kendall Square that we know today. \nStay after the show to engage in thought-provoking conversation about the legacy of the hearing\, the power of public oversight\, and the future of community-driven science. \nNo Recombination Without Representation is a partnership between the MIT Museum\, Central Square Theater\, and the City of Cambridge. Performances will occur at Sullivan Chamber in Cambridge City Hall. All shows are free and open to the public. \nThis production was made possible through the generous contributions of MIT Museum supporters Phil and Ann Sharp and MIT’s Department of Science\, Technology\, and Society. This program is part of the MIT Museum’s year-long exploration of TIME and is part of the Massachusetts 250 activities celebrating the many “firsts” and innovations created in our state through the last 250 years.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/no-recombination-without-representation/2026-06-13/2/
LOCATION:City Council Chambers  Cambridge City Hall\, Massachusetts Avenue 795\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02139\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Drama,Event,Reenactment
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SUMMARY:"Different Ships\, Same Boat" ... Voices of the American Experiment
DESCRIPTION:Led by Massachusetts Poet Laureate Regie Gibson and composer Guy Mendilow\, this interactive performance uses podcast-like narration and an evocative musical score to explore the multifaceted ways Americans risk\, live\, love\, and laugh. \nUnfolding through a series of chapters\, the show curates real-world stories from small towns\, cities\, and ports of entry; from Chinese Americans at Angel Island to Ottoman Jewish immigrants. Performed by a world-class\, multiethnic quartet\, the music spans lyrical American Blues to the traditional songs of Hungary and Greece. \nAs we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Experiment\, “Different Ships\, Same Boat” invites you to celebrate not only America\, but Americans. This is a moving\, finely crafted anthology for those craving a powerful performance that connects us to histories both familiar and far from our own.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/different-ships-same-boat-voices-of-the-american-experiment/
LOCATION:The  Adams Theater\, Adams\, MA\, Park Street 27\, Adams\, MA\, 01220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615
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SUMMARY:She Was There: Day Two Concert
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the profound words of the spiritual “Were You There?” this two-day event brings together film\, music\, and dialogue to illuminate the often-overlooked stories of Black revolutionary women throughout history. \nDay One: Screening & Conversation\nA thought-provoking film screening\, followed by a lecture and discussion\, invites audiences to engage with these narratives and their enduring impact. \nDay Two: Concert\nBoston Lyric Opera artists join forces with Castle of Our Skins for a powerful concert\, blending opera\, spirituals\, and contemporary works to honor these extraordinary women. This collaboration challenges historical omissions and reimagines whose stories are centered in cultural memory.\nTimed with America 250\, She Was There seeks to reframe national commemorations with equity at the forefront\, while also serving as a poignant companion to BLO’s Daughter of the Regiment. Through music and testimony\, we ask: Who have we forgotten? And how do we carry their legacies forward? \nThis program is supported by partnerships with Castle of our Skins\, the Museum of African American History\, and the West End Museum. \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/she-was-there-day-two-concert/
LOCATION:Museum of African American History\, Joy Street 46\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260719
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SUMMARY:Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:To honor this revolutionary history\, we are crafting a free historic statewide event\, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The Scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th\, 2026 and is open to everyone ages 13 and up\, free to play\, and participants can win a variety of prizes.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/brewing-the-revolution-bay-state-scavenger/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:Memorial Hall Museum\, Memorial Street 8\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:47th Annual Old Newbury Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy two days of exclusive access to stunning gardens in greater Newburyport and Amesbury. \nThe Museum of Old Newbury invites you to enjoy this year’s Garden Tour on Saturday and Sunday\, June 13 & 14\, 2026. This year’s theme is 250 Years of Growth\, an homage to the originality and innovation of American gardens\, and our featured gardens in particular. You’ll enjoy access to the best we have to offer\, from urban pocket gardens to larger\, more formal landscapes. \nThe 47th Old Newbury Garden Tour occurs rain or shine. It is an inspiration for those ranging from professionals seriously interested in garden design and horticulture to enthusiasts who simply love beautiful gardens. \nTickets are $25 members\, $40 non-members; your ticket is good for one or both days. \nTickets can also be purchased in-person at 98 High St.\, Newburyport during the event. \nStart at 98 High Street to pick up your garden tour guide\, or use the digital guide that you’ll receive by email a week before the event!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/47th-annual-old-newbury-garden-tour/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T123000
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SUMMARY:Revolution 250 Salem Tour
DESCRIPTION:Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials\, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem\, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) who were the most successful against the British Navy and British military governor General Thomas Gage encountered some of his biggest challenges to his authority in Salem.\nWe always say that without Salem\, the United States may not be the same United States we know today.\nCome to Salem as part of the Rev250 Celebration and learn the incredible role our patriots played in the start of our country.\nhttps://www.salemhistoricaltours.com/revolution-250-tour
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolution-250-salem-tour/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:Salem Historical Tours\, Central Street 8\, Salem\, Massachusetts\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION
DESCRIPTION:On a hot summer evening in 1976\, the Cambridge City Council faced a packed hearing room—and a decision that would echo across the globe. \nAt the center of it all stood Mayor Al Vellucci: sharp-tongued\, fearless\, and ready to take on science itself. The issue? A new biohazard lab designed for groundbreaking recombinant DNA research—celebrated by some as the future of science\, feared by others as the birthplace of “Frankenstein bacteria.” Nobel Prize–winning scientists\, passionate citizens\, politicians\, and the global press all converged on Cambridge to confront one explosive question: Who gets to decide the boundaries of scientific discovery? \nFifty years later\, step back in time with an immersive theatrical experience staged in the very same Cambridge City Hall hearing room where this conversation took place. Relive the tension\, the debate\, and the moment that turned local politics into a worldwide reckoning and that formed the Kendall Square that we know today. \nStay after the show to engage in thought-provoking conversation about the legacy of the hearing\, the power of public oversight\, and the future of community-driven science. \nNo Recombination Without Representation is a partnership between the MIT Museum\, Central Square Theater\, and the City of Cambridge. Performances will occur at Sullivan Chamber in Cambridge City Hall. All shows are free and open to the public. \nThis production was made possible through the generous contributions of MIT Museum supporters Phil and Ann Sharp and MIT’s Department of Science\, Technology\, and Society. This program is part of the MIT Museum’s year-long exploration of TIME and is part of the Massachusetts 250 activities celebrating the many “firsts” and innovations created in our state through the last 250 years.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/no-recombination-without-representation/2026-06-14/1/
LOCATION:City Council Chambers  Cambridge City Hall\, Massachusetts Avenue 795\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02139\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Drama,Event,Reenactment
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SUMMARY:NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION
DESCRIPTION:On a hot summer evening in 1976\, the Cambridge City Council faced a packed hearing room—and a decision that would echo across the globe. \nAt the center of it all stood Mayor Al Vellucci: sharp-tongued\, fearless\, and ready to take on science itself. The issue? A new biohazard lab designed for groundbreaking recombinant DNA research—celebrated by some as the future of science\, feared by others as the birthplace of “Frankenstein bacteria.” Nobel Prize–winning scientists\, passionate citizens\, politicians\, and the global press all converged on Cambridge to confront one explosive question: Who gets to decide the boundaries of scientific discovery? \nFifty years later\, step back in time with an immersive theatrical experience staged in the very same Cambridge City Hall hearing room where this conversation took place. Relive the tension\, the debate\, and the moment that turned local politics into a worldwide reckoning and that formed the Kendall Square that we know today. \nStay after the show to engage in thought-provoking conversation about the legacy of the hearing\, the power of public oversight\, and the future of community-driven science. \nNo Recombination Without Representation is a partnership between the MIT Museum\, Central Square Theater\, and the City of Cambridge. Performances will occur at Sullivan Chamber in Cambridge City Hall. All shows are free and open to the public. \nThis production was made possible through the generous contributions of MIT Museum supporters Phil and Ann Sharp and MIT’s Department of Science\, Technology\, and Society. This program is part of the MIT Museum’s year-long exploration of TIME and is part of the Massachusetts 250 activities celebrating the many “firsts” and innovations created in our state through the last 250 years.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/no-recombination-without-representation/2026-06-14/2/
LOCATION:City Council Chambers  Cambridge City Hall\, Massachusetts Avenue 795\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02139\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Drama,Event,Reenactment
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SUMMARY:Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:To honor this revolutionary history\, we are crafting a free historic statewide event\, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The Scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th\, 2026 and is open to everyone ages 13 and up\, free to play\, and participants can win a variety of prizes.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/brewing-the-revolution-bay-state-scavenger/2026-06-15/
LOCATION:Memorial Hall Museum\, Memorial Street 8\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260721
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SUMMARY:Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:To honor this revolutionary history\, we are crafting a free historic statewide event\, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The Scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th\, 2026 and is open to everyone ages 13 and up\, free to play\, and participants can win a variety of prizes.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/brewing-the-revolution-bay-state-scavenger/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:Memorial Hall Museum\, Memorial Street 8\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Memorial Hall Museum":MAILTO:mhm@deerfieldmuseum.org
GEO:42.5435076;-72.6026671
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T113000
DTSTAMP:20260425T000617
CREATED:20260316T155627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T155627Z
UID:10007243-1781604000-1781609400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Zine Making: What Does the Declaration Mean 250 Years Later?
DESCRIPTION:This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Through an art-making opportunity\, reflect on what the document means 250 years later and how the American Revolution relates to other protest movements and revolutions that have occurred in the United States. We will have supplies available to use and staff will be present to assist as needed. No registration is required to attend; drop-ins encouraged. Stay for as little or as long as you’d like during the event.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/zine-making-what-does-the-declaration-mean-250-years-later/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:Boston Public Library: Copley Square Branch\, Boylston Street 700\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES: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;VALUE=DATE:20260617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260722
DTSTAMP:20260425T000617
CREATED:20260407T162926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T125339Z
UID:10007360-1781654400-1784678399@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:To honor this revolutionary history\, we are crafting a free historic statewide event\, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The Scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th\, 2026 and is open to everyone ages 13 and up\, free to play\, and participants can win a variety of prizes.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/brewing-the-revolution-bay-state-scavenger/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:Memorial Hall Museum\, Memorial Street 8\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Beer-Logo-Scavenger-Hunt.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Memorial Hall Museum":MAILTO:mhm@deerfieldmuseum.org
GEO:42.5435076;-72.6026671
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260723
DTSTAMP:20260425T000617
CREATED:20260407T162926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T125339Z
UID:10007361-1781740800-1784764799@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:To honor this revolutionary history\, we are crafting a free historic statewide event\, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The Scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th\, 2026 and is open to everyone ages 13 and up\, free to play\, and participants can win a variety of prizes.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/brewing-the-revolution-bay-state-scavenger/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:Memorial Hall Museum\, Memorial Street 8\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Beer-Logo-Scavenger-Hunt.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Memorial Hall Museum":MAILTO:mhm@deerfieldmuseum.org
GEO:42.5435076;-72.6026671
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Memorial Hall Museum Memorial Street 8 Deerfield MA 01342 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Memorial Street 8:geo:-72.6026671,42.5435076
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T000617
CREATED:20260415T153152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T153152Z
UID:10008181-1781807400-1781811000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Most Proper Spot in America: The Continental Arsenal at Springfield
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Agawam Public Library for an evening of Revolutionary War history as we continue to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Alex MacKenzie of the Springfield Armory will bring to life the importance of our local area in contributing support to the war. Following the creation of the Continental Army in 1775\, General George Washington and his lieutenants organized a system of supply and logistics to support the fledgling American military as it fought for independence. Brigadier General Henry Knox\, Chief of Artillery\, personally sited a military supply depot at Springfield\, Massachusetts early in 1777. Hundreds of enlisted tradesmen poured into town to begin building\, repairing\, maintaining and shipping all sorts of military supplies\, and Springfield was quickly bustling with activity throughout the American Revolution. Join Springfield Armory NHS Curator Alex MacKenzie as he reveals the hidden stories of the Continental Arsenal at Springfield and the contributions of the region to American independence. \nPresenter Alex MacKenzie is a museum professional\, author\, and historian specializing in U.S. military history\, with a focus on small arms development\, logistics and supply. He has authored numerous articles and publications on the technical and industrial history of small arms centered on the Springfield Armory (1777-1968) and is a leading authority on the management and care of historic firearms and ammunition in museum collections. He serves as Curator of Collections at Springfield Armory National Historic Site. If you love U.S. history\, be sure to register for this event! Registration information: https://agawamlibrary.libcal.com/event/15527706  \nThe Agawam Public Library is located at 750 Cooper Street in Agawam\, MA.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-most-proper-spot-in-america-the-continental-arsenal-at-springfield/
LOCATION:Agawam Public Library\, Cooper Street 750\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Agawam Public Library":MAILTO:kfrost@agawamlibrary.org
GEO:42.0732063;-72.6432924
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Agawam Public Library Cooper Street 750 Agawam MA 01001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Cooper Street 750:geo:-72.6432924,42.0732063
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTSTAMP:20260425T000617
CREATED:20260407T162926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T125339Z
UID:10007362-1781827200-1784851199@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:To honor this revolutionary history\, we are crafting a free historic statewide event\, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The Scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th\, 2026 and is open to everyone ages 13 and up\, free to play\, and participants can win a variety of prizes.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/brewing-the-revolution-bay-state-scavenger/2026-06-19/
LOCATION:Memorial Hall Museum\, Memorial Street 8\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Beer-Logo-Scavenger-Hunt.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Memorial Hall Museum":MAILTO:mhm@deerfieldmuseum.org
GEO:42.5435076;-72.6026671
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725
DTSTAMP:20260425T000617
CREATED:20260407T162926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T125339Z
UID:10007363-1781913600-1784937599@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:To honor this revolutionary history\, we are crafting a free historic statewide event\, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The Scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th\, 2026 and is open to everyone ages 13 and up\, free to play\, and participants can win a variety of prizes.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/brewing-the-revolution-bay-state-scavenger/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Memorial Hall Museum\, Memorial Street 8\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Beer-Logo-Scavenger-Hunt.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Memorial Hall Museum":MAILTO:mhm@deerfieldmuseum.org
GEO:42.5435076;-72.6026671
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Memorial Hall Museum Memorial Street 8 Deerfield MA 01342 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Memorial Street 8:geo:-72.6026671,42.5435076
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T000617
CREATED:20260421T155659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T155659Z
UID:10008353-1781949600-1781967600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Legacy of Liberty: Yarmouth’s 250th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, June 20\, 2026\, as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of Yarmouth’s own Declaration of Independence. \nStep back into the year 1776 and experience the spirit of the American Revolution right here in Yarmouth Port. This event is a powerful tribute to the 477 “Old Yarmouth” patriots who fought for our freedom\, brought to life through moving ceremonies and a vibrant community fair.  Our Living History Fair will feature local militia\, colonial craft demonstrators\, living history interpreters\, and an Ancient Cemetery tour. This event is free and open to all. For more information visit bit.ly/yarmouth250
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/legacy-of-liberty-yarmouths-250th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Fred Thacher Playground\, Old Church Street 1\, Yarmouth\, MA\, 02675\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Historical Society of Old Yarmouth":MAILTO:info@hsoy.org
GEO:41.7055898;-70.2286069
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fred Thacher Playground Old Church Street 1 Yarmouth MA 02675 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Old Church Street 1:geo:-70.2286069,41.7055898
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T000617
CREATED:20260306T194253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T194253Z
UID:10007190-1781971200-1781974800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Keynote at the Adams Theater: Stacy Schiff
DESCRIPTION:Pulitzer Prize–winning biographer and Adams native Stacy Schiff returns home for a special MA250 Festival keynote on June 20\, 2026.  \nIn conversation with interlocutor Sara Houghteling\, Schiff will explore the fiery origins of the American Revolution as detailed in her latest work\, The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams\, while offering an exclusive look at her current research into the final years of Benjamin Franklin.  \nThis homecoming event offers a rare opportunity to engage with one of the preeminent writers of our time in an intimate setting. The program includes live readings\, a direct audience Q&A\, and a post-event book signing\, celebrating the enduring power of perspective and historical storytelling in the heart of the Berkshires.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/keynote-at-the-adams-theater-stacy-schiff/
LOCATION:The  Adams Theater\, Adams\, MA\, Park Street 27\, Adams\, MA\, 01220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Adams Theater":MAILTO:info@adamstheater.org
GEO:42.6217038;-73.1197343
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The  Adams Theater Adams MA Park Street 27 Adams MA 01220 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Park Street 27:geo:-73.1197343,42.6217038
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTSTAMP:20260425T000617
CREATED:20260407T162926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T125339Z
UID:10007364-1782000000-1785023999@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:To honor this revolutionary history\, we are crafting a free historic statewide event\, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The Scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th\, 2026 and is open to everyone ages 13 and up\, free to play\, and participants can win a variety of prizes.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/brewing-the-revolution-bay-state-scavenger/2026-06-21/
LOCATION:Memorial Hall Museum\, Memorial Street 8\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Beer-Logo-Scavenger-Hunt.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Memorial Hall Museum":MAILTO:mhm@deerfieldmuseum.org
GEO:42.5435076;-72.6026671
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Memorial Hall Museum Memorial Street 8 Deerfield MA 01342 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Memorial Street 8:geo:-72.6026671,42.5435076
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T145000
DTSTAMP:20260425T000617
CREATED:20260408T194837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T194837Z
UID:10007966-1782050400-1782053400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION
DESCRIPTION:On a hot summer evening in 1976\, the Cambridge City Council faced a packed hearing room—and a decision that would echo across the globe. \nAt the center of it all stood Mayor Al Vellucci: sharp-tongued\, fearless\, and ready to take on science itself. The issue? A new biohazard lab designed for groundbreaking recombinant DNA research—celebrated by some as the future of science\, feared by others as the birthplace of “Frankenstein bacteria.” Nobel Prize–winning scientists\, passionate citizens\, politicians\, and the global press all converged on Cambridge to confront one explosive question: Who gets to decide the boundaries of scientific discovery? \nFifty years later\, step back in time with an immersive theatrical experience staged in the very same Cambridge City Hall hearing room where this conversation took place. Relive the tension\, the debate\, and the moment that turned local politics into a worldwide reckoning and that formed the Kendall Square that we know today. \nStay after the show to engage in thought-provoking conversation about the legacy of the hearing\, the power of public oversight\, and the future of community-driven science. \nNo Recombination Without Representation is a partnership between the MIT Museum\, Central Square Theater\, and the City of Cambridge. Performances will occur at Sullivan Chamber in Cambridge City Hall. All shows are free and open to the public. \nThis production was made possible through the generous contributions of MIT Museum supporters Phil and Ann Sharp and MIT’s Department of Science\, Technology\, and Society. This program is part of the MIT Museum’s year-long exploration of TIME and is part of the Massachusetts 250 activities celebrating the many “firsts” and innovations created in our state through the last 250 years.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/no-recombination-without-representation/2026-06-21/1/
LOCATION:City Council Chambers  Cambridge City Hall\, Massachusetts Avenue 795\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02139\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Drama,Event,Reenactment
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GEO:42.367229;-71.1057279
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=City Council Chambers  Cambridge City Hall Massachusetts Avenue 795 Cambridge Massachusetts 02139 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Massachusetts Avenue 795:geo:-71.1057279,42.367229
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T000617
CREATED:20260318T153440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T153440Z
UID:10007250-1782052200-1782061200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:MA250 Film Screening: 1776 at the Adams Theater
DESCRIPTION:Our nation’s fathers harmonize their way through the founding of America in this musical adapted from a popular Broadway show. \nRepresentatives from the 13 colonies gather in Philadelphia with the aim of establishing a set of governmental rules for the burgeoning United States. Benjamin Franklin (Howard da Silva) and John Adams (William Daniels) charge Thomas Jefferson (Ken Howard) with the work of writing a statement announcing the new country’s emancipation from British rule. \n1776 earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and an Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography. It was named one of the Top Ten Films of 1972 by the National Board of Review. \nA local historian will speak briefly before the film to lay the historical groundwork for the events depicted in 1776. \nReserve your seat here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36681/production/1268826?performanceId=11782337 \nAdmission is free.  Donations are welcome.  Limited to 80 people.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/ma250-film-screening-1776-at-the-adams-theater/
LOCATION:The  Adams Theater\, Adams\, MA\, Park Street 27\, Adams\, MA\, 01220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Drama,Event,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1776_film_poster.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="250 Celebration Committee of Adams and North Berkshire":MAILTO:info@250adams.com
GEO:42.6217038;-73.1197343
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The  Adams Theater Adams MA Park Street 27 Adams MA 01220 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Park Street 27:geo:-73.1197343,42.6217038
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T195000
DTSTAMP:20260425T000617
CREATED:20260408T194837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T194837Z
UID:10007967-1782068400-1782071400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION
DESCRIPTION:On a hot summer evening in 1976\, the Cambridge City Council faced a packed hearing room—and a decision that would echo across the globe. \nAt the center of it all stood Mayor Al Vellucci: sharp-tongued\, fearless\, and ready to take on science itself. The issue? A new biohazard lab designed for groundbreaking recombinant DNA research—celebrated by some as the future of science\, feared by others as the birthplace of “Frankenstein bacteria.” Nobel Prize–winning scientists\, passionate citizens\, politicians\, and the global press all converged on Cambridge to confront one explosive question: Who gets to decide the boundaries of scientific discovery? \nFifty years later\, step back in time with an immersive theatrical experience staged in the very same Cambridge City Hall hearing room where this conversation took place. Relive the tension\, the debate\, and the moment that turned local politics into a worldwide reckoning and that formed the Kendall Square that we know today. \nStay after the show to engage in thought-provoking conversation about the legacy of the hearing\, the power of public oversight\, and the future of community-driven science. \nNo Recombination Without Representation is a partnership between the MIT Museum\, Central Square Theater\, and the City of Cambridge. Performances will occur at Sullivan Chamber in Cambridge City Hall. All shows are free and open to the public. \nThis production was made possible through the generous contributions of MIT Museum supporters Phil and Ann Sharp and MIT’s Department of Science\, Technology\, and Society. This program is part of the MIT Museum’s year-long exploration of TIME and is part of the Massachusetts 250 activities celebrating the many “firsts” and innovations created in our state through the last 250 years.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/no-recombination-without-representation/2026-06-21/2/
LOCATION:City Council Chambers  Cambridge City Hall\, Massachusetts Avenue 795\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02139\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Drama,Event,Reenactment
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTSTAMP:20260425T000617
CREATED:20260407T162926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T125339Z
UID:10007365-1782086400-1785110399@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:To honor this revolutionary history\, we are crafting a free historic statewide event\, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The Scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th\, 2026 and is open to everyone ages 13 and up\, free to play\, and participants can win a variety of prizes.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/brewing-the-revolution-bay-state-scavenger/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:Memorial Hall Museum\, Memorial Street 8\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Beer-Logo-Scavenger-Hunt.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Memorial Hall Museum":MAILTO:mhm@deerfieldmuseum.org
GEO:42.5435076;-72.6026671
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Memorial Hall Museum Memorial Street 8 Deerfield MA 01342 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Memorial Street 8:geo:-72.6026671,42.5435076
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260728
DTSTAMP:20260425T000617
CREATED:20260407T162926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T125339Z
UID:10007366-1782172800-1785196799@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:To honor this revolutionary history\, we are crafting a free historic statewide event\, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The Scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th\, 2026 and is open to everyone ages 13 and up\, free to play\, and participants can win a variety of prizes.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/brewing-the-revolution-bay-state-scavenger/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:Memorial Hall Museum\, Memorial Street 8\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Beer-Logo-Scavenger-Hunt.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Memorial Hall Museum":MAILTO:mhm@deerfieldmuseum.org
GEO:42.5435076;-72.6026671
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTSTAMP:20260425T000617
CREATED:20260407T162926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T125339Z
UID:10007367-1782259200-1785283199@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:To honor this revolutionary history\, we are crafting a free historic statewide event\, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The Scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th\, 2026 and is open to everyone ages 13 and up\, free to play\, and participants can win a variety of prizes.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/brewing-the-revolution-bay-state-scavenger/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:Memorial Hall Museum\, Memorial Street 8\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: When the Declarations Was News
DESCRIPTION:Publishing for the 250th anniversary of the United States\, When the Declaration of Independence Was News focuses on the nation’s founding document at the moment of its creation in 1776\, before anyone knew what the legacy of the Declaration would be or if the United States would win the war against Great Britain. It explores how the Declaration was communicated to people in the new nation and around the Atlantic world and reveals the stories of the many people involved in the process of declaring independence\, from printers to soldiers to diplomats to translators. About the Speaker: Dr. Emily Sneff is an early American historian and leading expert on the Declaration of Independence. She earned her Ph.D. in History from William & Mary. She is a consulting curator for exhibitions marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration at the Museum of the American Revolution and Historic Trappe.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/author-talk-when-the-declarations-was-news/
LOCATION:Boston Public Library: Copley Square Branch\, Boylston Street 700\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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