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SUMMARY:An Intimate Evening with Martha and George Washington
DESCRIPTION:Step into the warmth and elegance of the 18th century as we host a special gathering inspired by the hospitality of Martha and George Washington.\nEnjoy an evening of conversation\, refinement\, and colonial charm in a cozy\, historic setting. \nGuests will be treated to a selection of hors d’oeuvres\, along with coffee\, tea\, and fine chocolates—all served in the spirit of early American graciousness. \n🎟 A purchased ticket of $30 is required for admission.\nThis exclusive event offers limited space to preserve its intimate atmosphere.\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-intimate-evening-with-martha-george-washington-tickets-1982625301648?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl \nJoin us for a memorable night that blends history\, flavor\, and fellowship.\nThis program is supported in part by the Fall River Cultural Council a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council a state agency.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/an-intimate-evening-with-martha-and-george-washington/
LOCATION:Lafayette-Durfee House\, Cherry Street 94\, Fall River\, Massachusetts\, 02722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary,Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T210000
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SUMMARY:Concord Band Presents Jazz Vocalist Amanda Carr and a New Composition at Spring Pops
DESCRIPTION:Jazz singer Amanda Carr\, an audience favorite\, returns for the Concord Band’s annual Spring Pops concert on Saturday\, April 11\, 7:00 PM at the 51 Walden Performing Arts Center in Concord. The program features Ms. Carr and her fresh interpretations from the Great American Songbook and New York themed songs. The Band also will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with composer Clare Grundman’s classic work\, Spirit of ’76. Another special highlight is Lilly’s Story\, the premiere of a unique composition inspired by a 12-year-old from Brockton\, named Lilly\, and her family. \nMs. Carr will perform Cheek to Cheek by Irving Berlin\, as well as Cole Porter’s Night and Day and Anything Goes.  Amanda also performs vocals on Billy Joel’s New York State of Mind\, and a song that Amanda wrote called Maybe.  With five jazz vocal recordings\, Ms. Carr continues to perform as a solo artist and guest host. A true collaborator\, Amanda Carr is a coach for vocal students while still writing and composing music. \nThe Concord Band collaborated with Sing Me A Story\, an organization that commissioned Boston Conservatory student composer\, Luciano Lopez-Parnetti\, to present Lilly’s Story\, a new composition that celebrates Lilly’s love of family\, food and music.  In her story\, Lilly imagines a world where differences are not questioned\, but embraced.  Lilly’s personal narrative is reflected in Lopez-Parnetti’s intriguing composition through a harmonically rich wall of sound\, punctuated rhythms and overlapping patterns.  A remarkable photo montage\, created by Lilly herself\, will be on display at the concert. The montage explores what it feels like when others make assumptions about her mixed identity\, and the challenges of not always feeling fully seen or understood. Both Lilly’s family and composer Lopez-Parnetti will attend the premiere performance. \nContinuing with the New York theme\, the Concord Band will evoke the vibrant and frenetic energy of New York City with Warren Barker’s New York: 1927\, together with selections from Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story.   \nThe Concord Band’s Spring Pops concert\, conducted by Music Director James O’Dell\, will be open seating at the 51 Walden Performing Arts Center in Concord\, 7:00 PM\, Saturday\, April 11th.  The audience is invited to enjoy complimentary refreshments in the lobby at intermission and after the concert.  Tickets are $25 for adults\, $10 for kids 12 and under\, and can be reserved at www.ticketstage.com/concordband
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord-band-presents-jazz-vocalist-amanda-carr-and-a-new-composition-at-spring-pops/
LOCATION:51 Walden Performing Arts Center\, Walden Street 51\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T220000
DTSTAMP:20260427T002832
CREATED:20260326T221809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T221809Z
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SUMMARY:Naughty Newton at Night: Hamilton's World
DESCRIPTION:Join Historic Newton for the historic cocktail party of the year! This year Naughty Newton at Night will celebrate all things Alexander Hamilton and Hamilton the musical. \nEnjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres while exploring the more scandalous sides of the 18th century. What was the favorite alcoholic drink of New England in the 1700s? Did Martha Washington really have a pet tomcat named after Alexander Hamilton? Did George Washington prefer boxers or briefs? Just how many children did Ben Franklin have (and what was contraception like?)?  \nGet the scoop on all the 18th-century gossip! This interactive event is 21+. Wear your favorite cocktail party outfit or historic costumes for a chance to win the “Best Dressed” prize! \nThank you to our corporate sponsor\, Garden Remedies. \nAll proceeds support the work of Historic Newton and our mission to connect our community with its history.  \nTickets can be purchased at https://bit.ly/NNatN26
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/naughty-newton-at-night-hamiltons-world/
LOCATION:Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds\, 286 Waverley Avenue\, Newton\, 02458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Newton":MAILTO:events@historicnewton.org
GEO:42.346001;-71.1807869
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T163000
DTSTAMP:20260427T002832
CREATED:20250911T182600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T182600Z
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SUMMARY:Hingham in the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Discover the diverse and fascinating roles Hingham and its people played in the national struggle for independence\, from Major General Benjamin Lincoln’s collaborative friendship with Commander in Chief George Washington\, to Hingham’s wartime production of tens of thousands of wooden canteens\, to its “fighting minister” at Lexington and Concord\, its artillerymen devastated at Brandywine\, its field surgeon at Yorktown under Alexander Hamilton’s command\, and a young British girl interned in Hingham as an enemy alien who later became a celebrated novelist. \nJames B. Conroy is an award-winning author of narrative history\, an honorary fellow of the Massachusetts Historical Society\, a member of the Hingham Historical Society’s Board of Directors\, and a former chairman of Hingham’s Advisory Committee. A graduate of the University of Connecticut\, Jim was a Senate speech writer and a congressman’s chief of staff in his youth and served for six years in the Naval Air Reserve. After graduating magna cum laude from the Georgetown University Law Center\, he practiced commercial litigation law in Boston for 38 years\, during which time he started a second career as a historian and writer. His highly anticipated fourth book featuring Hingham in the American Revolution will be published by the Hingham Historical Society in 2026 to coincide with America’s 250th. Jim and his wife Lynn have lived in Hingham since 1981.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/hingham-in-the-revolution/
LOCATION:Hingham Heritage Museum\, Main Street 34\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T163000
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SUMMARY:God of Our Fathers: Mighty Miracles of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Performing Arts Center\, Brewster\nFree\nAmerica 250 Series\nIn Person & Livestreamed\nBattle of Lexington and Concord & the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere\nPresented by Dr. Jerry Newcombe \nJoin us for a year-long a series of monthly lectures celebrating God’s miraculous acts during our nation’s fight for Independence. Each lecture highlights key moments of divine intervention that took place during the Revolutionary War.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/god-of-our-fathers-mighty-miracles-of-the-american-revolution-2/
LOCATION:Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center\, Southern Eagle Cartway 95\, Brewster\, Massachusetts\, 02631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Event,Speakers
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GEO:41.7797451;-70.0123384
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center Southern Eagle Cartway 95 Brewster Massachusetts 02631 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Southern Eagle Cartway 95:geo:-70.0123384,41.7797451
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T002832
CREATED:20260105T153803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T153803Z
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SUMMARY:The American Revolution and the Fate of the World
DESCRIPTION:Historian and author Richard Bell traces the far-flung reverberations of American Revolution through the lives of the people it displaced\, empowered\, or destroyed. Participants will encounter a Native matriarch struggling to preserve a transatlantic military alliance\, a Prussian officer reinventing himself in a foreign army\, and a Boston schoolteacher shipwrecked thousands of miles from home. Along the way\, Bell explores how the Revolution stirred a transoceanic refugee crisis\, ignited antislavery activism\, and inspired uprisings from Ireland to India. The program offers a bold new framework for understanding the Revolutionary War not as a tidy founding moment but as a sprawling\, high-stakes struggle fought on land and sea\, shaped by commerce\, diplomacy\, propaganda\, and contingency. This is the American Revolution as you’ve never seen it before: complex\, global\, and astonishingly relevant to the modern world.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-american-revolution-and-the-fate-of-the-world/
LOCATION:American Antiquarian Society\, 185 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000
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SUMMARY:American Revolutionaries: Tea\, Sociability\, and Revolution
DESCRIPTION:American Revolutionaries is a series of gallery talks given by members of the curatorial team in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. Each talk highlights artworks from the Burrows Gallery of American Decorative Arts\, including silver from the Henry Morris and Elizabeth H. Burrows collection\, which came to the Clark from an anonymous loan to celebrate the Bicentennial of the United States in 1976. \nThe series concludes with an exploration of works of silver and furniture. Alexis Goodin\, curator of decorative arts\, discusses the importance of tea in the daily life of colonial Americans. Goodin focuses on the women who helped organize a boycott of the hot beverage after the British government imposed the Tea Act of 1773.  \nImage: John Brevoort\, Teapot\, c. 1740\, silver and wood. The Clark\, bequest of Henry Morris and Elizabeth H Burrows\, 2003.4.265
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/american-revolutionaries-tea-sociability-and-revolution/
LOCATION:Clark Art Institute\, 225 South Street\, Williamstown\, MA\, 01267\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Clark Art Institute 225 South Street Williamstown MA 01267 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=225 South Street:geo:-73.2142391,42.7071216
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000
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CREATED:20260310T165236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T165236Z
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SUMMARY:The Siege of Boston: A New Discovery\, Fireside Chat with Andrew J. O’Shaughnessy
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, April 15\, 2026\nTime: 6:00–7:00 p.m.\nLocation: Zoom Webinar\nCost: Free and open to the public; advance registration required  \nJoin us for a virtual fireside chat with University of Virginia History Professor Andrew J. O’Shaughnessy\, former Director of the Robert H. Smith International Center for Thomas Jefferson Studies at Monticello\, who will discuss his new archival discovery and reconsider the significance of the Siege of Boston as the first major British defeat of the war—an event that forced Britain to undertake the monumental task of attempting to reconquer America.  \nRegistration (required for virtual attendance):\nhttps://1776.history.fas.harvard.edu/
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-siege-of-boston-a-new-discovery-fireside-chat-with-andrew-j-oshaughnessy/
LOCATION:Virtual Program\, North Washington Square 19 1/2\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Harvard in 1776":MAILTO:history@fas.harvard.edu
GEO:42.5236176;-70.890956
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Virtual Program North Washington Square 19 1/2 Salem MA 01970 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=North Washington Square 19 1/2:geo:-70.890956,42.5236176
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T002832
CREATED:20260414T213044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T213044Z
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SUMMARY:Harold Holzer on Abraham Lincoln and American Immigration
DESCRIPTION:Presidential historian Harold Holzer explores Abraham Lincoln’s views on immigration in Brought Forth on This Continent. Drawing on Lincoln’s words and actions\, this forum examines how debates over newcomers\, belonging\, and national identity shaped the 19th century and continue to resonate in America today.  \nMembers Free | $10 Non-Members | Free Virtual
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/harold-holzer-on-abraham-lincoln-and-american-immigration/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike Concord MA 01742 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=53 Cambridge Turnpike:geo:-71.3417985,42.457529
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T120000
DTSTAMP:20260427T002832
CREATED:20260130T171708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T171708Z
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SUMMARY:Salt and Revolution: The Saltworks of Cape Cod in the 18th Century
DESCRIPTION:Join historian Bob Kelley of the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth for a fascinating talk on the saltworks developed on the uplands at Sesuit Creek in the East Precinct of Yarmouth. He will discuss why the Atlantic coast was unable to produce salt as efficiently as European countries\, how the 1775 Prohibitory Act of Parliament inspired Capt. John Sears to experiment with solar salt production on the eve of the Revolution\, and how\, in 1785\, the hand pump from the wreck of the Somerset became part of that development. \nBob will explain how salt production shaped the region’s economy for more than 80 years—with help from tariffs enacted by Congress beginning in 1789—and identify the first salt makers whose innovations fueled this vital industry. He will also explore how solar salt production enabled the rapid spread of the Sears and Hattil Killey patents throughout the Cape after 1799\, and why the industry began to decline in the mid-1800s. \nBob Kelley of South Yarmouth began his career as a manager of small manufacturing facilities in northern New Jersey for 13 years. He was a former corporate director for the Slim-Fast Foods Company for 20 years\, V.P. Operations for Stein World\, LLC 8 years\, retiring in 2018. Bob is a commissioner with the Yarmouth Historic Commission\, current President of the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth\, and a tenth-generation Yarmouth Quaker descended from David OKillea of Kelley’s Bay on Bass River. He is a researcher and writer of the local history of South Yarmouth\, with a heavy concentration in the subjects of genealogy\, saltworks\, Quakers\, and the Indigenous Peoples of that town. \nBob has tracked the origins of solar salt production and discovered over three hundred saltworks-related deeds in Dennis and Yarmouth. He will produce a reference\, picture and history book in early 2027 on Yarmouth Saltworks. \n[Image credit: The old salt works\, South Yarmouth\, Mass. Digital Commonwealth\, Historical Society of Old Yarmouth Image Collection. ]
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/salt-and-revolution-the-saltworks-of-cape-cod-in-the-18th-century/
LOCATION:Cape Cod Museum of Art\, 60 Hope Lane\, Dennis\, MA\, 02638\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cape Cod Museum of Art":MAILTO:info@ccmoa.org
GEO:41.7400852;-70.1941413
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T133000
DTSTAMP:20260427T002832
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T215728Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Roads: From Anti-Catholicism to the founding of Emmanuel College
DESCRIPTION:The American Revolution helped usher in greater religious toleration in Massachusetts. With the adoption of the Massachusetts Constitution in 1780\, Catholics and other religious minorities were guaranteed freedom of worship in the Commonwealth. Although the path toward acceptance was not always easy\, these changes allowed Catholicism to take root and\, over time\, become a defining characteristic of the Bay State.\nEducation\, long central to Massachusetts society and its Puritan founders\, was also a core value shared by Catholics. In 1849\, the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur arrived in Boston’s North End to educate Irish immigrants. Their mission of teaching and service continued to expand\, culminating in the founding of Emmanuel College in 1919\, the first Catholic women’s college in New England.\nJoin us for a panel presentation and discussion that connects the revolutionary spirit of 1776 with the pioneering work of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and their enduring legacy in Massachusetts.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolutionary-roads-from-anti-catholicism-to-the-founding-of-emmanuel-college/
LOCATION:Emmanuel College\, Pilgrim Road 103\, Boston\, MA\, 02215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Emmanuel College":MAILTO:ocallac@emmanuel.edu
GEO:42.3410109;-71.1072471
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Emmanuel College Pilgrim Road 103 Boston MA 02215 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Pilgrim Road 103:geo:-71.1072471,42.3410109
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T002832
CREATED:20260310T170113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T170113Z
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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/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:Salem Historical Tours\, Central Street 8\, Salem\, Massachusetts\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Historical Tours":MAILTO:thesalemhistoricaltours@gmail.com
GEO:42.5214701;-70.893872
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Salem Historical Tours Central Street 8 Salem Massachusetts 01970 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Central Street 8:geo:-70.893872,42.5214701
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T140000
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk: The Declaration in American Memory
DESCRIPTION:Join Library Assistant Brandon McGrath-Neely for “The Declaration in American Memory\,” a gallery talk on the exhibition 1776: Declaring Independence. Visitors are invited to explore the rest of the exhibition and ask questions.  \nAttendance is free. Please visit here to register: https://www.masshist.org/events/gallery-talk-april-17-2026
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/gallery-talk-the-declaration-in-american-memory/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Historical Society":MAILTO:communications@masshist.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T002832
CREATED:20260331T152819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T152819Z
UID:10007280-1776441600-1776448800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with Historian & Guide Daniel Berger-Jones
DESCRIPTION:In honor of America’s 250th anniversary and Boston’s celebration\, join us for special fireside chats in our lobby with Historian Daniel Berger-Jones\, a prominent Boston-based storyteller and reenactor who founded the Boston History Company. Daniel specializes in bringing local history to life through interactive\, theatrical walking tours\, lectures\, and podcasts. \nGather to recount tales of patriots\, pivotal moments\, and the city streets that shaped a nation\, from the echoes of the Boston Tea Party to the midnight ride of Paul Revere. These engaging events will offer an inspiring experience to connect with Boston’s revolutionary past while commemorating 250 years of American independence\, in the heart of the city where history was made. \nEvent is located in our lobby lounge and complimentary to hotel guests. Food and beverage available for purchase. \nLimited availability and advanced booking encouraged.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/fireside-chat-with-historian-guide-daniel-berger-jones/2026-04-17/
LOCATION:776 boylston street\, Boylston Street 776\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02199\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="mandarin oriental":MAILTO:MOBOS-concierge@mohg.com
GEO:42.348773;-71.0817317
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=776 boylston street Boylston Street 776 Boston Massachusetts 02199 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boylston Street 776:geo:-71.0817317,42.348773
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T002832
CREATED:20260407T162651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T162651Z
UID:10007955-1776454200-1776459600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Patriots Vigil at Old North Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Friday April 17\, 2026\nPatriots Vigil\nCeremony 7:45 pm – 8:30 pm\nLuminaria 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm\nNorth Bridge\, Concord \nAs darkness descends upon the North Bridge battlefield we invite you to come and reflect on the events of April 19\, 1775 and the meaning of liberty. The evening ceremony will feature a lantern-light procession\, poetry\, music\, and a recitation of the names of the soldiers who gave their lives on that “ever-memorable” 19th of April. \nThe path from the North Bridge Visitor Center to the North Bridge will be lighted with 122 luminaries to honor those who lost their lives in the battle. \nLantern light procession* starts at North Bridge Visitor Center\, 174 Liberty St\, Concord\, MA\n*To participate in the lantern-light procession\, please provide your own REAL candle lantern. The procession will begin at North Bridge Visitor Center\, 174 Liberty Street\, Concord Ma. From there we will march down the quarter-mile path to the North Bridge where the ceremony will take place. Participants are welcome to wear 18th century clothing if they choose\, but please do not bring muskets. \nThis event is co-sponsored by Friends of Minute Man National Park
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/patriots-vigil-at-old-north-bridge/
LOCATION:Old North Bridge\, Old North Bridge\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/vigil-landscape.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="National Park Service":MAILTO:mark_powell@nps.gov
GEO:42.4689904;-71.3508923
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old North Bridge Old North Bridge Concord MA 01742 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Old North Bridge:geo:-71.3508923,42.4689904
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTSTAMP:20260427T002832
CREATED:20260129T223646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T223646Z
UID:10004349-1776470400-1776556799@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Patriot's Day Celebration in Lexington
DESCRIPTION:Lexington’s Patriots’ Day celebration commemorates the opening moments of the American Revolution with moving reenactments\, solemn ceremonies\, and vibrant community events. At dawn\, the Battle Green comes alive as militia and British regulars recreate April 19\, 1775. Parades\, historic homes\, music\, and family activities follow\, honoring courage\, sacrifice\, and civic pride while welcoming visitors to experience the town’s enduring revolutionary spirit through storytelling\, education\, reflection\, and shared remembrance across generations and communities each historic spring.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/patriots-day-celebration-in-lexington/
LOCATION:Lexington Battle Green\, Lexington Battle Green\, Lexington\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Parades,Reenactment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Fife-Players-Resized.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="lex250":MAILTO:lex250@jgrp.net
GEO:42.4469772;-71.2245428
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lexington Battle Green Lexington Battle Green Lexington 02421 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lexington Battle Green:geo:-71.2245428,42.4469772
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T002832
CREATED:20260211T174425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T174425Z
UID:10004419-1776492000-1776506400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Patriots’ Day Pancake Breakfast at the Church of Our Redeemer
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Patriots’ Day\, the Church of Our Redeemer\, 6 Meriam Street\, Lexington\, MA\, will host its annual Patriots’ Day Pancake Breakfast on Saturday\, April 18 from 6:00 to 10:00 AM in the parish hall. We are located just past the bike path\, across from the Lexington Visitor Center. A complete breakfast including pancakes & sausages\, juice and choices of coffee\, tea or hot chocolate is offered. Please join us in the Great Hall\, for a warm\, community atmosphere to celebrate the day. Proceeds from the event will benefit local charities.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/patriots-day-pancake-breakfast-at-the-church-of-our-redeemer/
LOCATION:The Church of Our Redeemer\, 6 Meriam Street\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Reenactment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Patriots-Day-Poster-Church-of-Our-Redeemer-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Church of Our Redeemer":MAILTO:yosemite-sam@verizon.net
GEO:42.4496146;-71.2286302
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Church of Our Redeemer 6 Meriam Street Lexington 02420 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6 Meriam Street:geo:-71.2286302,42.4496146
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T002832
CREATED:20260310T165535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T165535Z
UID:10007224-1776502800-1776517200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:South Shore History Symposium: The Revolution\, Independence\, and the South Shore
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the “Backroads of the South Shore\,” a consortium of 20 non-profit organizations operating in 12 towns from Weymouth to Plymouth\, this year’s South Shore History Symposium will once again feature presentations from five prominent local historians. In keeping with the 250th commemorations of 1776\, the symposium will focus on “The Revolution\, Independence\, and the South Shore.” \n9:15 a.m. Welcoming Remarks\, Donna Curtin\, Back Roads of the South Shore Chair and Executive Director of Pilgrim Hall Museum\n9:20 a.m. Privateers and Warships of Plymouth Bay during the Revolution\, Patrick Browne\, Executive Director of Plymouth Antiquarian Society\n10:00 a.m. George Partridge—Duxborough’s Zealous Patriot and Bigwig of the Revolution\, Tony Kelso\, Duxbury Town Historian\n10:40 a.m. Hingham’s Black Revolutionaries: Stories of Service on the Battlefield and Home Front\, Paula Bagger\, Hingham Historical Society\n11:30 a.m. To Declare for Independence: South Shore Town Meetings in Revolutionary Massachusetts\, Stephen C. O’Neill\, Director\, Hanover Historical Society & Director\, Dyer Memorial Library\n12:10 p.m. “Trill forth harmonious ditty”: Music of the American Revolution\, Dr. Anne C. Mason\, Curator\, Pilgrim Hall Museum \nFor Tickets\, please Check the Event Website. Or\, contact info@plymouthantiquarian.org or call the Plymouth Antiquarian Society at (508) 746-0012.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/south-shore-history-symposium-the-revolution-independence-and-the-south-shore/
LOCATION:The Spire Center for the Performing Arts\, Court Street 25 1/2\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/American-Revolution-MOTT-1544x600-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Back Roads of the South Shore":MAILTO:info@plymouthantiquarian.org
GEO:41.957953;-70.6661843
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Spire Center for the Performing Arts Court Street 25 1/2 Plymouth Massachusetts 02360 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Court Street 25 1/2:geo:-70.6661843,41.957953
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T002833
CREATED:20260326T222209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T222209Z
UID:10007267-1776502800-1776517200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Colonials of the North Shore: A Tour of Massachusetts Historic Home Interiors
DESCRIPTION:Step inside historic colonial-era homes on this new tour\, offered April 18th only!\nIn the 1600s\, colonists from England settled an area of the North Shore region of Massachusetts and named their new town after their British one—Andover. Also encompassing the town of North Andover\, which was established in the 1850s\, the history of the two locales includes nearly a third of all accused of witchcraft in Salem\, early opposition to British taxes\, men who marched to Lexington on April 19th\, and the origins of the “My Country\, ‘Tis of Thee” anthem. \nThis tour will bring you inside several colonial-era homes found in these two locales\, with many more highlighted from the comfort of our charter bus. \nVernacular farmhouses and Georgian and Federal homes are some topics of colonial-era architecture that will be seen and discussed on this tour\, along with stories about the people and history of these places. \nInterior stops include the oldest deeded house in North Andover\, the birthplace of the country’s first postmaster general\, and more!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/colonials-of-the-north-shore-a-tour-of-massachusetts-historic-home-interiors/2026-04-18/1/
LOCATION:Andover and North Andover\, Massachusetts\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/North-Andover-Colonial-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Histoury":MAILTO:info@histoury.org
GEO:38.7945952;-106.5348379
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T002833
CREATED:20260408T193013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T193013Z
UID:10007961-1776506400-1776520800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Knox Trail 250 Event
DESCRIPTION:Beginning at 10:00 view the 1976 commemorative quilt created from embroidered panels submitted by Massachusetts students from towns along the Henry Knox Trail.  \nThen at 11:00AM\, local historian Dennis Picard will share some details of this wintry expedition as it passed from the Massachusetts town of North Egremont through Springfield\, Palmer\, and on to Boston. Though a piece of our local lore\, some parts of this saga are still debated and remain controversial. Dennis has a personal connection with this event in our history\, as he participated in one portion of the recreation of this trek during the bicentennial of 1976. \n10:00-11:00AM – 1976 Quilt On Display*\n11:00AM – 12:00PM – Dennis Picard Knox Trail Presentation \n*Quilt will remain on display until library closing at 2PM.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/knox-trail-250-event/
LOCATION:Palmer Public Library\, 1455 North Main Street\, Palmer\, 01069\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Semiquincentennial-6.png
GEO:42.1585467;-72.330449
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Palmer Public Library 1455 North Main Street Palmer 01069 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1455 North Main Street:geo:-72.330449,42.1585467
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T002833
CREATED:20260331T150215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T150215Z
UID:10007317-1776510000-1776520800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Ride to Freedom: A Revolutionary Family Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Fall River invites families to experience history in motion. Ride to Freedom: A Revolutionary Family Celebration brings together storytelling\, hands-on activities\, and live reenactments to mark the spirit of Paul Revere’s midnight ride—right here in the Spindle City. \nDesigned for all ages\, this event transforms a day out into an interactive journey through the Revolutionary era\, where kids can explore\, create\, and imagine what life was like in 1775. \nEvent Schedule: \n11:00AM\n• Free Carousel Rides (11 AM – 2 PM)\n• Live Radio Broadcast with Fun 107\n• Revolutionary-Era Displays & Demonstrations\n• Wedges of Time Spinning Demonstration\n• Craft & Activity Area: Paper Lantern “Signal Station” Craft\n• Dress-Up Station (Upper Level) – Kids can try on colonial hats and clothing—perfect for photos while riding the carousel.\n• Colonial Lawn Games (Outside) – Step outside for classic games that bring history to life through play.\n• Lafayette-Durfee House Information Table – Learn more\, browse merchandise\, and don’t miss the FREE giveaways!\n• “Revolutionary Specials” at Gathering Grounds Cafe – Coffee\, tea\, and themed refreshments available for purchase. \n12:00 PM – Featured Moment\nPaul Revere Rides the Carousel – A can’t-miss highlight of the day!\nPhoto opportunities with Paul Revere \n12:15 PM – Storytime on the Stage\nLive Reading: The Landlord’s Tale (Midnight Ride of Paul Revere)\nPresented by David R. Mello\, Director of Children’s Services at the Fall River Public Library.\nKids are invited to gather and listen as this iconic story is brought to life. \n12:30 – 1:00 PM – Hands-On Craft\n“Minuteman” Craft Activity\nContinue the creative fun with a guided craft inspired by Revolutionary history. \n1:00 PM – Live Music\nBristol County Fife & Drum Performance\nA lively musical experience (weather permitting) to close out the day with authentic Revolutionary sounds. \nWhether you stay for an hour or the full afternoon\, Ride to Freedom is designed to let families explore at their own pace—mixing education\, creativity\, and just the right amount of fun.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/ride-to-freedom-a-revolutionary-family-celebration/
LOCATION:Fall River Carousel at Battleship Cove\, Water Street 5\, Fall River\, Massachusetts\, 02721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Viva Fall River":MAILTO:vivafallriver@gmail.com
GEO:41.704971;-71.1617793
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fall River Carousel at Battleship Cove Water Street 5 Fall River Massachusetts 02721 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Water Street 5:geo:-71.1617793,41.704971
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T002833
CREATED:20260319T182834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T182834Z
UID:10007251-1776510000-1776528000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Free Guided Tours: Jason Russell House & Museum
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Patriots’ Day weekend with the Arlington Historical Society at the historic Jason Russell House & Museum with FREE guided tours\, sponsored by Leader Bank. Visitors are invited to explore the site of the largest skirmish of the first battle of the American Revolutionary War and one of Arlington’s most important historic landmarks. \nFree tours will be offered as part of the 251st anniversary of the Battle of Lexington\, Concord\, and Menotomy. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the events that unfolded in Menotomy (now Arlington) on April 19\, 1775\, and see several bullet holes inside the House that remain from the fighting. \nApril 18 – April 20\n11am – 4pm\n7 Jason Street\nArlington\, MA
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/free-guided-tours-jason-russell-house-museum/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Society\, Jason Street 7\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/JRH-Free-Tours.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlington Historical Society":MAILTO:contact@arlingtonhistorical.org
GEO:42.4160266;-71.1587071
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arlington Historical Society Jason Street 7 Arlington MA 02476 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Jason Street 7:geo:-71.1587071,42.4160266
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T002833
CREATED:20260310T170113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T170113Z
UID:10007194-1776510000-1776688200@massachusetts250.org
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/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Salem Historical Tours\, Central Street 8\, Salem\, Massachusetts\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Rev250-Soldiers4.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Historical Tours":MAILTO:thesalemhistoricaltours@gmail.com
GEO:42.5214701;-70.893872
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Salem Historical Tours Central Street 8 Salem Massachusetts 01970 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Central Street 8:geo:-70.893872,42.5214701
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T002833
CREATED:20260316T132742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T132742Z
UID:10007232-1776513600-1776535200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Menotomy Beer Hall
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Patriots’ Day weekend at an indoor beer hall at Arlington Town Hall\, featuring craft beer from Arlington Brewing Company. This family-friendly event will include live music\, games\, and arts and crafts for children. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from local businesses. \nThis collaborative event is hosted by the Arlington Historical Society\, Town of Arlington and Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/menotomy-beer-hall/
LOCATION:Arlington Town Hall\, 730 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Menotomy-Beer-Hall.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Arlington Historical Society":MAILTO:contact@arlingtonhistorical.org
GEO:42.4158089;-71.1563816
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arlington Town Hall 730 Massachusetts Avenue Arlington MA 02476 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=730 Massachusetts Avenue:geo:-71.1563816,42.4158089
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T002833
CREATED:20260218T160641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T160641Z
UID:10006276-1776517200-1776520800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Most Proper Spot in America…
DESCRIPTION:Much of the common knowledge of the Springfield Armory begins in 1794 when the manufacture of new muskets began. Lesser known is its history as the Continental Arsenal\, a military ordnance depot established in 1777 by General Henry Knox\, who called the site “one of the most proper spots in America on every account.”\nJoin Curator Alex MacKenzie as he delves into the beginnings of the Arsenal and the City of Springfield during the Revolutionary War.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-most-proper-spot-in-america/
LOCATION:Springfield Armory National Historic Site\, One Armory Square\, Springfield\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Springfield-Arsenal-Exhibit-Flyer-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Springfield Armory National Historic Site":MAILTO:spar_interpretation@nps.gov
GEO:42.1073251;-72.5813903
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Springfield Armory National Historic Site One Armory Square Springfield 01105 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=One Armory Square:geo:-72.5813903,42.1073251
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T002833
CREATED:20260218T185221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T185221Z
UID:10006283-1776517200-1776520800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Printing Revolution Lecture with Andy Volpe
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Museum of Printing for Andy Volpe’s “Printing Revolution” lecture —press freedom and colonial resistance before Independence.\nAndy Volpe’s “Printing Revolution” presentation\, takes a look not only at the printing press and printing technology being considered “revolutionary”\, but also looking at what was printed. \nIncluding the idea of Freedom of the Press\, laws and acts passed to control the press\, and the rebellious printing done against those laws\, with an emphasis in the American Colonies leading up to the Declaration of Independence. \nAndy will have several examples and replicas of documents on display after the presentation.Program is apx. 1 hour\, and is free with Museum admission.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/printing-revolution-lecture-with-andy-volpe/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Museum of Printing\, 15 Thornton Ave\, Haverhill\, MA\, 01832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Goddard-Declaration-EG2023.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Printing":MAILTO:nancy@northofboston.org
GEO:42.7727864;-71.1209326
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Printing 15 Thornton Ave Haverhill MA 01832 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15 Thornton Ave:geo:-71.1209326,42.7727864
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T002833
CREATED:20260326T222209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T222209Z
UID:10007268-1776520800-1776535200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Colonials of the North Shore: A Tour of Massachusetts Historic Home Interiors
DESCRIPTION:Step inside historic colonial-era homes on this new tour\, offered April 18th only!\nIn the 1600s\, colonists from England settled an area of the North Shore region of Massachusetts and named their new town after their British one—Andover. Also encompassing the town of North Andover\, which was established in the 1850s\, the history of the two locales includes nearly a third of all accused of witchcraft in Salem\, early opposition to British taxes\, men who marched to Lexington on April 19th\, and the origins of the “My Country\, ‘Tis of Thee” anthem. \nThis tour will bring you inside several colonial-era homes found in these two locales\, with many more highlighted from the comfort of our charter bus. \nVernacular farmhouses and Georgian and Federal homes are some topics of colonial-era architecture that will be seen and discussed on this tour\, along with stories about the people and history of these places. \nInterior stops include the oldest deeded house in North Andover\, the birthplace of the country’s first postmaster general\, and more!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/colonials-of-the-north-shore-a-tour-of-massachusetts-historic-home-interiors/2026-04-18/2/
LOCATION:Andover and North Andover\, Massachusetts\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/North-Andover-Colonial-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Histoury":MAILTO:info@histoury.org
GEO:38.7945952;-106.5348379
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260427T002833
CREATED:20260319T182834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T182834Z
UID:10007252-1776596400-1776614400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Free Guided Tours: Jason Russell House & Museum
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Patriots’ Day weekend with the Arlington Historical Society at the historic Jason Russell House & Museum with FREE guided tours\, sponsored by Leader Bank. Visitors are invited to explore the site of the largest skirmish of the first battle of the American Revolutionary War and one of Arlington’s most important historic landmarks. \nFree tours will be offered as part of the 251st anniversary of the Battle of Lexington\, Concord\, and Menotomy. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the events that unfolded in Menotomy (now Arlington) on April 19\, 1775\, and see several bullet holes inside the House that remain from the fighting. \nApril 18 – April 20\n11am – 4pm\n7 Jason Street\nArlington\, MA
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/free-guided-tours-jason-russell-house-museum/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Society\, Jason Street 7\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arlington Historical Society":MAILTO:contact@arlingtonhistorical.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T002833
CREATED:20260310T170113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T170113Z
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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/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:Salem Historical Tours\, Central Street 8\, Salem\, Massachusetts\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Historical Tours":MAILTO:thesalemhistoricaltours@gmail.com
GEO:42.5214701;-70.893872
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T143000
DTSTAMP:20260427T002833
CREATED:20260211T174841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T174841Z
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SUMMARY:Old Put – Danvers Hero of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Join the Gen. Israel Putnam Chapter\, DAR at the Holten House\, to hear author Robert Hubbard discuss his biography of Major General Israel Putnam. \nThe event is free\, but seating is limited\, reservations required.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/old-put-danvers-hero-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Tapley Memorial Hall\, 13 Page Street\, Danvers\, MA\, 01923\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Danvers Historical Society":MAILTO:dhs@danvershistory.org
GEO:42.5658882;-70.9371886
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