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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!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-most-proper-spot-in-america-the-continental-arsenal-at-springfield-2/
LOCATION:Agawam Public Library\, Cooper Street 750\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T183000
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SUMMARY:Concord’s Black History | History Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Juneteenth with an evening of wine\, beer\, and light refreshments in the Museum’s courtyard\, followed by a guided tour of the galleries. Explore Concord’s rich Black and Abolitionist histories through powerful stories\, images\, and objects from the Museum’s collection.  \nYour ticket includes drinks outside in the courtyard before the tour\, which begins at 7:15 pm.  \nCo-sponsored by The Robbins House.  \n$15 Members | $25 Non-Members
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concords-black-history-history-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T190000
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CREATED:20260605T162527Z
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SUMMARY:Plymouth in the Revolution: Loyalist Memorials and Revolutionary War Pension Applications
DESCRIPTION:Now that 2026 is upon us\, many Americans will have been conjuring up distant memories of high school history lessons – Bunker Hill and Saratoga\, George Washington at Valley Forge\, the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown to the tune of “The World Turned Upside Down.” Plymouth\, though\, is not a name that usually pops into people’s minds when hearing the words “American Revolution.” The Revolution\, though\, was far more than generals or battles. Plymouth\, like every small town in the thirteen colonies\, sent its men off to war. In choosing to follow those generals and fight in those battles\, they made the Revolution possible. Plymouth also saw some of its own vehemently protest the war; they too paid a price for their principles. \nHow can we retrieve the experiences\, the stories\, of these men? Some\, at least\, of the answers can be found in Loyalist Memorials & Revolutionary War Pension Applications. \nPlease join Peggy Baker as she explores the history of these extraordinary primary source documents and shares some of the stories of the Plymoutheans who submitted them\, as Plymouth remembers the Revolution during its 250th anniversary year.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/plymouth-in-the-revolution-loyalist-memorials-and-revolutionary-war-pension-applications/
LOCATION:Mayflower Society House\, Winslow Street 4\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="General Society of Mayflower Descendants":MAILTO:ExecutiveAsst@TheMayflowerSociety.org
GEO:41.9581554;-70.6634244
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T210000
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CREATED:20260518T193114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T193114Z
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SUMMARY:Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral
DESCRIPTION:April 1776. The British army has finally left Boston. Now\, nearly a year after his death\, friends and family can finally hold a funeral for Dr. Joseph Warren. \nInside King’s Chapel\, his brother\, his fiancée\, and his good friend Paul Revere gather to mourn Warren and to make sense of their loss. Outside the Chapel\, two Black abolitionists wonder what this revolution will mean for them. A play about memory\, legacy\, and the potential and pitfalls of the American Revolution. \nCome join the King’s Chapel History Program for a thrilling story about freedom\, the life of a man often only recognized for his death\, and the larger fight for freedom\, all at the location where this funeral took place in 1776!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/act-worthy-of-yourselves-a-re-imagining-of-joseph-warrens-funeral-2/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:King’s Chapel\, Tremont Street 58\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Reenactment,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T140000
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SUMMARY:The Aspirations of Ordinary People - Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective
DESCRIPTION:The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations.  Their records and artifacts\, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society\, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won\, hardships endured\, hometown and battleground heroes\, and the start of a long fight for liberty\, equality and justice. Their ideals and aspirations are the standards by which we measure our progress today.   \nCome discover the amazing stories brought to life at the North Andover Historical Society (NAHS) through REV250\, a series of programs and exhibits dedicated to the American Revolution.  \nThe exhibit will be open every week\, Tuesday through Saturday\, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Please check the website for more information.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-aspirations-of-ordinary-people-stories-of-the-american-revolution-from-a-local-perspective/2026-06-19/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave.\, North Andover\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T210000
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CREATED:20260518T193114Z
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SUMMARY:Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral
DESCRIPTION:April 1776. The British army has finally left Boston. Now\, nearly a year after his death\, friends and family can finally hold a funeral for Dr. Joseph Warren. \nInside King’s Chapel\, his brother\, his fiancée\, and his good friend Paul Revere gather to mourn Warren and to make sense of their loss. Outside the Chapel\, two Black abolitionists wonder what this revolution will mean for them. A play about memory\, legacy\, and the potential and pitfalls of the American Revolution. \nCome join the King’s Chapel History Program for a thrilling story about freedom\, the life of a man often only recognized for his death\, and the larger fight for freedom\, all at the location where this funeral took place in 1776!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/act-worthy-of-yourselves-a-re-imagining-of-joseph-warrens-funeral-2/2026-06-19/
LOCATION:King’s Chapel\, Tremont Street 58\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Reenactment,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T140000
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SUMMARY:The Aspirations of Ordinary People - Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective
DESCRIPTION:The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations.  Their records and artifacts\, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society\, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won\, hardships endured\, hometown and battleground heroes\, and the start of a long fight for liberty\, equality and justice. Their ideals and aspirations are the standards by which we measure our progress today.   \nCome discover the amazing stories brought to life at the North Andover Historical Society (NAHS) through REV250\, a series of programs and exhibits dedicated to the American Revolution.  \nThe exhibit will be open every week\, Tuesday through Saturday\, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Please check the website for more information.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-aspirations-of-ordinary-people-stories-of-the-american-revolution-from-a-local-perspective/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave.\, North Andover\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T170000
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SUMMARY:New England Cider & Strings Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Massachusetts heritage at Red Apple Farm’s New England Cider & Strings Festival\, a two-day event honoring the craftsmanship\, traditions\, and community spirit that shaped New England. Set on a fourth-generation family farm in Phillipston\, this summer festival brings together live music\, artisan vendors\, historical demonstrations\, and local hard cider for a weekend rooted in tradition. \nVisitors can explore blacksmithing\, timber framing\, oxen demonstrations\, and historical presentations while enjoying food\, music\, and hard cider tastings throughout the day. The festival offers a hands-on look at early New England skills and storytelling in a welcoming orchard setting. \nJoin us June 20 and 21\, 2026\, from 11AM to 6PM for a memorable weekend celebrating Massachusetts history\, agriculture\, and local craftsmanship. Free on-site parking available\, with premium parking upgrades offered.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/new-england-cider-strings-festival/2026-06-20/1/
LOCATION:Red Apple Farm\, Highland Avenue 455\, Phillipston\, Massachusetts\, 01331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Exhibit,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Red Apple Farm":MAILTO:info@redapplefarm.com
GEO:42.5814856;-72.1460009
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Red Apple Farm Highland Avenue 455 Phillipston Massachusetts 01331 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Highland Avenue 455:geo:-72.1460009,42.5814856
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T191735
CREATED:20260507T211716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T211716Z
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SUMMARY:Battle of Gloucester Reenactment Events
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 20 and Sunday\, June 21\, witness the Stage Fort Park transform into 18th-century Gloucester\, through battle reenactments\, both by land and sea\, civilian encampments\, historical programming\, and more.  \nThe Battle of Gloucester is one of the lesser known battles of the Revolutionary War that played a major factor in the formation of the Continental Navy. The American soldiers’ ability to defeat the British Navy\, the most powerful of the time\, as they attempted to raid the Gloucester Harbor\,  instilled a confidence in the Americans that sparked the eventual creation and birth of the U.S. Navy.  \nBattle reenactments will be held at 10 a.m. (by sea) and 2 p.m. (by land) on both Saturday and Sunday. Throughout the day\, visitors can meet citizens of 1775 Gloucester\, browse 18th century shops\, and explore a Revolutionary War Encampment.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/battle-of-gloucester-reenactment-events/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Stage Fort Park\, Hough Avenue 24\, Gloucester\, Massachusetts\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Battle of Gloucester Reenactment Committee":MAILTO:ben@jgpr.net
GEO:42.6052918;-70.6781573
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Stage Fort Park Hough Avenue 24 Gloucester Massachusetts 01930 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Hough Avenue 24:geo:-70.6781573,42.6052918
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T191735
CREATED:20260421T155659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T155659Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T191735
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T205702Z
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SUMMARY:America at 250 Open House at the MFA
DESCRIPTION:Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the United States\, the MFA is reimagining its display of 18th-century art of the Americas—and you’re invited to celebrate the grand opening with free admission and a day of exciting programs! \nBe among the first to experience these eight new galleries\, which reflect on the early history of the US and bring together works from across the Americas—integrating Native and non-native\, North\, South\, and Central American\, and Caribbean art—to consider how artists have contributed to\, or in some cases resisted\, ideas of nationhood and identity. \nEngage with the galleries and their themes of resistance\, liberty\, and revolution through art making\, performances\, talks\, and more. Activities are for visitors of all ages and abilities unless otherwise noted. \nFree Juneteenth Admission for MA Residents\nCan’t wait to explore the new 18th-century art of the Americas galleries? Join us on Friday\, June 19\, to get an early look at these spaces while participating in art-making activities\, catching talks\, and more in honor of Juneteenth.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/america-at-250-open-house-at-the-mfa/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston\, 465 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event,Exhibit,Indigenous History,Speakers,Tours,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T133000
DTSTAMP:20260609T191735
CREATED:20260430T200709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T200709Z
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SUMMARY:America 250: Women of ’76: True Stories of Revolutionary-Era Women
DESCRIPTION:This program highlights the true stories of Revolutionary-era women\, including Prudence Cummings Wright\, who organized and led a band of women to capture two Tory spies. Step back in time and discover the untold stories of 5 courageous women\, both patriot and loyalist\, American and foreign born\, who witnessed\, chronicled\, and in some cases changed the course of the American Revolution. \nThis program is presented in partnership with the Rochester Historical Society and is supported by a grant from the Rochester Cultural Council\, a local agency that is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/america-250-women-of-76-true-stories-of-revolutionary-era-women/
LOCATION:Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library\, 17 Constitution Way\, Rochester\, MA\, 02770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Reenactment,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library":MAILTO:info@plumblibrary.com
GEO:41.7313998;-70.8215516
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T153000
DTSTAMP:20260609T191735
CREATED:20260518T193114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T193114Z
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SUMMARY:Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral
DESCRIPTION:April 1776. The British army has finally left Boston. Now\, nearly a year after his death\, friends and family can finally hold a funeral for Dr. Joseph Warren. \nInside King’s Chapel\, his brother\, his fiancée\, and his good friend Paul Revere gather to mourn Warren and to make sense of their loss. Outside the Chapel\, two Black abolitionists wonder what this revolution will mean for them. A play about memory\, legacy\, and the potential and pitfalls of the American Revolution. \nCome join the King’s Chapel History Program for a thrilling story about freedom\, the life of a man often only recognized for his death\, and the larger fight for freedom\, all at the location where this funeral took place in 1776!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/act-worthy-of-yourselves-a-re-imagining-of-joseph-warrens-funeral-2/2026-06-20/1/
LOCATION:King’s Chapel\, Tremont Street 58\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Reenactment,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T190000
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SUMMARY:New England Cider & Strings Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Massachusetts heritage at Red Apple Farm’s New England Cider & Strings Festival\, a two-day event honoring the craftsmanship\, traditions\, and community spirit that shaped New England. Set on a fourth-generation family farm in Phillipston\, this summer festival brings together live music\, artisan vendors\, historical demonstrations\, and local hard cider for a weekend rooted in tradition. \nVisitors can explore blacksmithing\, timber framing\, oxen demonstrations\, and historical presentations while enjoying food\, music\, and hard cider tastings throughout the day. The festival offers a hands-on look at early New England skills and storytelling in a welcoming orchard setting. \nJoin us June 20 and 21\, 2026\, from 11AM to 6PM for a memorable weekend celebrating Massachusetts history\, agriculture\, and local craftsmanship. Free on-site parking available\, with premium parking upgrades offered.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/new-england-cider-strings-festival/2026-06-20/3/
LOCATION:Red Apple Farm\, Highland Avenue 455\, Phillipston\, Massachusetts\, 01331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Exhibit,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Red Apple Farm":MAILTO:info@redapplefarm.com
GEO:42.5814856;-72.1460009
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T191735
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ADAMS_author-photo-scaled.jpeg
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;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T191735
CREATED:20260609T211314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T211314Z
UID:10013599-1781971200-1781974800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:From Plimoth to Yorktown: A Concert of Early American Music
DESCRIPTION:Seven Times Salt marks the 250th anniversary of the nation with a live concert! This performance will trace a musical lineage from the settlement at Plimoth\, to the eve of the Revolution\, and victory at Yorktown. English catches and early shape note hymns lead to songs of liberty\, rants against taxation and tyranny\, wartime laments\, and even some of George Washington’s favorite dance tunes. The program includes works by Thomas Arne and William Billings\, selections from the Ainsworth Psalter and the Bay Psalm Book\, and a pleasing variety of dance tunes from eighteenth-century American manuscripts. \nFeaturing:  \nJulia Soojin Cavallaro – Mezzo-soprano\, percussion\nKaren Burciaga – Violin\, guitar\, alto\nDan Meyers\, recorders – Flute\, percussion\, baritone\nJosh Schreiber – Viol\, cello\, bass\nMatthew Wright – Lute\, guitar\, tenor
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/from-plimoth-to-yorktown-a-concert-of-early-american-music/
LOCATION:American Ancestors\, Newbury Street 97\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Ancestors":MAILTO:Advancement@americanancestors.org
GEO:42.351814;-71.0752073
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=American Ancestors Newbury Street 97 Boston MA 02116 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Newbury Street 97:geo:-71.0752073,42.351814
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T183000
DTSTAMP:20260609T191735
CREATED:20260508T202321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T202321Z
UID:10010580-1781974800-1781980200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Mohawk Trail Concerts Celebrates American Music
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 1970\, this chamber-music series takes advantage of the acoustically excellent sanctuary of the Charlemont Federated Church and celebrates music old and new. This year in honor of the nation’s birthday\, each concert will feature at least one piece by an American composer.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/mohawk-trail-concerts-celebrates-american-music-2/2026-06-20/
LOCATION:Charlemont Federated Church\, Main Street 175\, Charlemont\, MA\, 01339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mohawk Trail Concerts":MAILTO:drtinky@earthlink.net
GEO:42.6282704;-72.8688036
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Charlemont Federated Church Main Street 175 Charlemont MA 01339 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 175:geo:-72.8688036,42.6282704
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T191735
CREATED:20260518T193114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T193114Z
UID:10010877-1781983800-1781989200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral
DESCRIPTION:April 1776. The British army has finally left Boston. Now\, nearly a year after his death\, friends and family can finally hold a funeral for Dr. Joseph Warren. \nInside King’s Chapel\, his brother\, his fiancée\, and his good friend Paul Revere gather to mourn Warren and to make sense of their loss. Outside the Chapel\, two Black abolitionists wonder what this revolution will mean for them. A play about memory\, legacy\, and the potential and pitfalls of the American Revolution. \nCome join the King’s Chapel History Program for a thrilling story about freedom\, the life of a man often only recognized for his death\, and the larger fight for freedom\, all at the location where this funeral took place in 1776!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/act-worthy-of-yourselves-a-re-imagining-of-joseph-warrens-funeral-2/2026-06-20/2/
LOCATION:King’s Chapel\, Tremont Street 58\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Reenactment,Women's History
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GEO:42.3580632;-71.0600142
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=King’s Chapel Tremont Street 58 Boston Massachusetts 02108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Tremont Street 58:geo:-71.0600142,42.3580632
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260609T191735
CREATED:20260507T211716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T211716Z
UID:10010501-1782028800-1782057600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Battle of Gloucester Reenactment Events
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 20 and Sunday\, June 21\, witness the Stage Fort Park transform into 18th-century Gloucester\, through battle reenactments\, both by land and sea\, civilian encampments\, historical programming\, and more.  \nThe Battle of Gloucester is one of the lesser known battles of the Revolutionary War that played a major factor in the formation of the Continental Navy. The American soldiers’ ability to defeat the British Navy\, the most powerful of the time\, as they attempted to raid the Gloucester Harbor\,  instilled a confidence in the Americans that sparked the eventual creation and birth of the U.S. Navy.  \nBattle reenactments will be held at 10 a.m. (by sea) and 2 p.m. (by land) on both Saturday and Sunday. Throughout the day\, visitors can meet citizens of 1775 Gloucester\, browse 18th century shops\, and explore a Revolutionary War Encampment.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/battle-of-gloucester-reenactment-events/2026-06-21/
LOCATION:Stage Fort Park\, Hough Avenue 24\, Gloucester\, Massachusetts\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/BOG-Schedule-5.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Battle of Gloucester Reenactment Committee":MAILTO:ben@jgpr.net
GEO:42.6052918;-70.6781573
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Stage Fort Park Hough Avenue 24 Gloucester Massachusetts 01930 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Hough Avenue 24:geo:-70.6781573,42.6052918
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T130000
DTSTAMP:20260609T191735
CREATED:20260506T150116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T150116Z
UID:10010496-1782039600-1782046800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Revolution History Shuttle Tour of Andover and North Andover
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday June 21st\, 2026 for the Revolutionary History Tour Shuttle\, a special collaboration between the North Andover Historical Society and the Andover Center for History and Culture! \nExplore historical sites in “old” Andover that stood in 1775 and 1776 and helped to shape our nation’s journey to independence. Our experienced guides will share captivating stories and insights of our local connections to the revolution. Stop at 2 historic houses from the Revolutionary era for a guided tour and refreshments. The tours start at 11am and 1pm\, departing from the NAHS Stevens Center (800 Massachusetts Avenue\, North Andover) and take approximately 1.5-2 hours each.  \nConnect with your neighbors and foster a sense of pride in our intertwined past and the aspirations of ordinary people in our towns in 1775 and 1776 who fought for liberty\, equality and justice as they marched at the Lexington Alarm from the North Parish meeting house\, through Andover and on to Concord and Lexington on 19th April\, 1775 and on to the Battle of Bunker Hill. Family friendly.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolution-history-shuttle-tour-of-andover-and-north-andover/2026-06-21/1/
LOCATION:Andover and North Andover\, Massachusetts\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Flyer-June-21-2026-tours.png
ORGANIZER;CN="North Andover Historical Society":MAILTO:educator@northandoverhistoricalsociety.org
GEO:38.7945952;-106.5348379
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T191735
CREATED:20260506T150116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T150116Z
UID:10010497-1782046800-1782054000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Revolution History Shuttle Tour of Andover and North Andover
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday June 21st\, 2026 for the Revolutionary History Tour Shuttle\, a special collaboration between the North Andover Historical Society and the Andover Center for History and Culture! \nExplore historical sites in “old” Andover that stood in 1775 and 1776 and helped to shape our nation’s journey to independence. Our experienced guides will share captivating stories and insights of our local connections to the revolution. Stop at 2 historic houses from the Revolutionary era for a guided tour and refreshments. The tours start at 11am and 1pm\, departing from the NAHS Stevens Center (800 Massachusetts Avenue\, North Andover) and take approximately 1.5-2 hours each.  \nConnect with your neighbors and foster a sense of pride in our intertwined past and the aspirations of ordinary people in our towns in 1775 and 1776 who fought for liberty\, equality and justice as they marched at the Lexington Alarm from the North Parish meeting house\, through Andover and on to Concord and Lexington on 19th April\, 1775 and on to the Battle of Bunker Hill. Family friendly.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolution-history-shuttle-tour-of-andover-and-north-andover/2026-06-21/2/
LOCATION:Andover and North Andover\, Massachusetts\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Flyer-June-21-2026-tours.png
ORGANIZER;CN="North Andover Historical Society":MAILTO:educator@northandoverhistoricalsociety.org
GEO:38.7945952;-106.5348379
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T145000
DTSTAMP:20260609T191735
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1976-City-Council-group-photo-1-scaled.jpg
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:20260609T191735
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:20260609T191735
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1976-City-Council-group-photo-1-scaled.jpg
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:20260623T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T191735
CREATED:20260506T143629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T150022Z
UID:10010357-1782201600-1782223200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Aspirations of Ordinary People - Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective
DESCRIPTION:The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations.  Their records and artifacts\, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society\, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won\, hardships endured\, hometown and battleground heroes\, and the start of a long fight for liberty\, equality and justice. Their ideals and aspirations are the standards by which we measure our progress today.   \nCome discover the amazing stories brought to life at the North Andover Historical Society (NAHS) through REV250\, a series of programs and exhibits dedicated to the American Revolution.  \nThe exhibit will be open every week\, Tuesday through Saturday\, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Please check the website for more information.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-aspirations-of-ordinary-people-stories-of-the-american-revolution-from-a-local-perspective/2026-06-23/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave.\, North Andover\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_0006-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="North Andover Historical Society":MAILTO:educator@northandoverhistoricalsociety.org
GEO:42.6849808;-71.1136771
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=North Andover Historical Society 800 Massachusetts Ave. North Andover 01845 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=800 Massachusetts Ave.:geo:-71.1136771,42.6849808
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T191735
CREATED:20260506T143629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T150022Z
UID:10010358-1782288000-1782309600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Aspirations of Ordinary People - Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective
DESCRIPTION:The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations.  Their records and artifacts\, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society\, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won\, hardships endured\, hometown and battleground heroes\, and the start of a long fight for liberty\, equality and justice. Their ideals and aspirations are the standards by which we measure our progress today.   \nCome discover the amazing stories brought to life at the North Andover Historical Society (NAHS) through REV250\, a series of programs and exhibits dedicated to the American Revolution.  \nThe exhibit will be open every week\, Tuesday through Saturday\, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Please check the website for more information.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-aspirations-of-ordinary-people-stories-of-the-american-revolution-from-a-local-perspective/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave.\, North Andover\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_0006-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="North Andover Historical Society":MAILTO:educator@northandoverhistoricalsociety.org
GEO:42.6849808;-71.1136771
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=North Andover Historical Society 800 Massachusetts Ave. North Andover 01845 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=800 Massachusetts Ave.:geo:-71.1136771,42.6849808
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T193000
DTSTAMP:20260609T191735
CREATED:20260316T161138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T161138Z
UID:10007247-1782324000-1782329400@massachusetts250.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Author-Talk-Emily-Sneff-event-image.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Public Library":MAILTO:ask@bpl.org
GEO:42.349653;-71.0779348
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boston Public Library: Copley Square Branch Boylston Street 700 Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boylston Street 700:geo:-71.0779348,42.349653
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T191735
CREATED:20260421T154055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T154055Z
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SUMMARY:America's Food at 250!
DESCRIPTION:America’s Food at 250: \nWhat is the state of American food on its 250th birthday? In this talk we’ll look at all the flavors\, dishes and cooks that got us here\, from the Indigenous ingredients that shape regional American cuisine\, to the influence of the African kitchen\, to the fast food revolution. \nAbout the Speaker: \nSarah Lohman is originally from Hinckley\, Ohio where she began working in a museum at the age of 16\, cooking historical food over a wood-burning stove. She graduated with a BFA from the Cleveland Institute of Art in 2005. For her undergraduate thesis\, she opened a temporary restaurant/installation that reinterpreted food of the Colonial era for a modern audience. Lohman moved to New York City in 2006 and worked as Video Producer for New York magazine’s food blog\, Grub Street. She chronicled her personal explorations in culinary history on her blog\, Four Pounds Flour\, from 2008-2018.  \nLohman’s most recent book Endangered Eating: America’s Vanishing Foods\, was released by W.W. Norton & Co. in October  2023. The book is a New York Times Editors’ Choice and was named one of the Best Books of 2023 by Amazon\, Food & Wine\, and Adam Gopnik on the Milk Street podcast. Lohman’s first book\, Eight Flavors: The Untold Story of American Cuisine\, was released by Simon & Schuster in December 2016. An Amazon bestseller\, the Atlantic called it “Richly researched\, intriguing\, and cleverly written.” Eight Flavors  is currently taught in undergraduate classes at Purdue and Pennsylvania State University. Her third book\, Ice Cream Land\, will be released Summer 2027.  \nOver her career\, Lohman’s work has been featured in The New York Times\, The Wall Street Journal\, The Washington Post\, as well as on All Things Considered\, CNN\, Gimlet Media\, and NHK Japan. She has appeared in PBS’s American Experience\, The Cooking Channel’s Food: Fact or Fiction\, and developed a historical food service for Taylor Mac’s a 24-Decade History of Popular Music.  \nLohman works with institutions around the country to create public programs focused on food. She has lectured at diverse institutions including the Lower East Side Tenement Museum\, Museum of Science (Boston)\, the Smithsonian Museum of American History\, and the Culinary Historians of Southern California. Lohman is based in Las Vegas. \n*Please note: This is a virtual program. Please click this link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/R_1cVn-wTlqFlNKY_xqY_Q
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/americas-food-at-250/
LOCATION:Topsfield Town Library Zoom\, South Common St 1\, Topsfield\, Massachusetts\, 01983\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary,Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T080000
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SUMMARY:The Aspirations of Ordinary People - Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective
DESCRIPTION:The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations.  Their records and artifacts\, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society\, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won\, hardships endured\, hometown and battleground heroes\, and the start of a long fight for liberty\, equality and justice. Their ideals and aspirations are the standards by which we measure our progress today.   \nCome discover the amazing stories brought to life at the North Andover Historical Society (NAHS) through REV250\, a series of programs and exhibits dedicated to the American Revolution.  \nThe exhibit will be open every week\, Tuesday through Saturday\, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Please check the website for more information.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-aspirations-of-ordinary-people-stories-of-the-american-revolution-from-a-local-perspective/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave.\, North Andover\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T100000
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SUMMARY:Lost Liberties - Broken Promises
DESCRIPTION:” Lost Liberties – Broken Promises” a yearlong exhibit focusing on the enslaved\, indigenous\, displaced Loyalists\, and veterans of Weston who were on the wrong side of history.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/lost-liberties-broken-promises/2026-06-25/
LOCATION:Golden Ball Tavern Museum\, Boston Post Road 662\, Weston\, Massachusetts\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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