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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-2/2026-06-20/2/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T160000
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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/2026-06-21/
LOCATION:Stage Fort Park\, Hough Avenue 24\, Gloucester\, Massachusetts\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T130000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T150000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T145000
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SUMMARY:NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION
DESCRIPTION:On a hot summer evening in 1976\, the Cambridge City Council faced a packed hearing room—and a decision that would echo across the globe. \nAt the center of it all stood Mayor Al Vellucci: sharp-tongued\, fearless\, and ready to take on science itself. The issue? A new biohazard lab designed for groundbreaking recombinant DNA research—celebrated by some as the future of science\, feared by others as the birthplace of “Frankenstein bacteria.” Nobel Prize–winning scientists\, passionate citizens\, politicians\, and the global press all converged on Cambridge to confront one explosive question: Who gets to decide the boundaries of scientific discovery? \nFifty years later\, step back in time with an immersive theatrical experience staged in the very same Cambridge City Hall hearing room where this conversation took place. Relive the tension\, the debate\, and the moment that turned local politics into a worldwide reckoning and that formed the Kendall Square that we know today. \nStay after the show to engage in thought-provoking conversation about the legacy of the hearing\, the power of public oversight\, and the future of community-driven science. \nNo Recombination Without Representation is a partnership between the MIT Museum\, Central Square Theater\, and the City of Cambridge. Performances will occur at Sullivan Chamber in Cambridge City Hall. All shows are free and open to the public. \nThis production was made possible through the generous contributions of MIT Museum supporters Phil and Ann Sharp and MIT’s Department of Science\, Technology\, and Society. This program is part of the MIT Museum’s year-long exploration of TIME and is part of the Massachusetts 250 activities celebrating the many “firsts” and innovations created in our state through the last 250 years.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/no-recombination-without-representation/2026-06-21/1/
LOCATION:City Council Chambers  Cambridge City Hall\, Massachusetts Avenue 795\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02139\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Drama,Event,Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T170000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="250 Celebration Committee of Adams and North Berkshire":MAILTO:info@250adams.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T195000
DTSTAMP:20260613T093441
CREATED:20260408T194837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T194837Z
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SUMMARY:NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION
DESCRIPTION:On a hot summer evening in 1976\, the Cambridge City Council faced a packed hearing room—and a decision that would echo across the globe. \nAt the center of it all stood Mayor Al Vellucci: sharp-tongued\, fearless\, and ready to take on science itself. The issue? A new biohazard lab designed for groundbreaking recombinant DNA research—celebrated by some as the future of science\, feared by others as the birthplace of “Frankenstein bacteria.” Nobel Prize–winning scientists\, passionate citizens\, politicians\, and the global press all converged on Cambridge to confront one explosive question: Who gets to decide the boundaries of scientific discovery? \nFifty years later\, step back in time with an immersive theatrical experience staged in the very same Cambridge City Hall hearing room where this conversation took place. Relive the tension\, the debate\, and the moment that turned local politics into a worldwide reckoning and that formed the Kendall Square that we know today. \nStay after the show to engage in thought-provoking conversation about the legacy of the hearing\, the power of public oversight\, and the future of community-driven science. \nNo Recombination Without Representation is a partnership between the MIT Museum\, Central Square Theater\, and the City of Cambridge. Performances will occur at Sullivan Chamber in Cambridge City Hall. All shows are free and open to the public. \nThis production was made possible through the generous contributions of MIT Museum supporters Phil and Ann Sharp and MIT’s Department of Science\, Technology\, and Society. This program is part of the MIT Museum’s year-long exploration of TIME and is part of the Massachusetts 250 activities celebrating the many “firsts” and innovations created in our state through the last 250 years.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/no-recombination-without-representation/2026-06-21/2/
LOCATION:City Council Chambers  Cambridge City Hall\, Massachusetts Avenue 795\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02139\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Drama,Event,Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260623T140000
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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/2026-06-23/
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:20260624T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T093441
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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/2026-06-24/
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:20260624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T093441
CREATED:20260316T161138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T161138Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: When the Declarations Was News
DESCRIPTION:Publishing for the 250th anniversary of the United States\, When the Declaration of Independence Was News focuses on the nation’s founding document at the moment of its creation in 1776\, before anyone knew what the legacy of the Declaration would be or if the United States would win the war against Great Britain. It explores how the Declaration was communicated to people in the new nation and around the Atlantic world and reveals the stories of the many people involved in the process of declaring independence\, from printers to soldiers to diplomats to translators. About the Speaker: Dr. Emily Sneff is an early American historian and leading expert on the Declaration of Independence. She earned her Ph.D. in History from William & Mary. She is a consulting curator for exhibitions marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration at the Museum of the American Revolution and Historic Trappe.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/author-talk-when-the-declarations-was-news/
LOCATION:Boston Public Library: Copley Square Branch\, Boylston Street 700\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T093441
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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T093441
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261210T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T181418Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T190000
DTSTAMP:20260613T093441
CREATED:20260610T200345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T200345Z
UID:10013600-1782410400-1782414000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Voices of the Revolution with Dr. Dan Breen
DESCRIPTION:As part of Chicopee’s 250th Celebration\, join historian Dr. Dan Breen for a lively look into the Revolutionary War and the remarkable story behind Henry Knox’s “Noble Train of Artillery.” Dr. Breen will explore the capture of Fort Ticonderoga\, the transport of 59 cannons across Massachusetts\, and how their arrival helped end the Siege of Boston. Experience history shared the way it once was: out loud among neighbors.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/voices-of-the-revolution-with-dr-dan-breen/
LOCATION:The HUB of Market square\, Springfield Street 31\, Chicopee\, ma\, 01013\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-01-144228.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The City of Chicopee":MAILTO:mtorres@chicopeema.gov
GEO:42.1482801;-72.6065055
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The HUB of Market square Springfield Street 31 Chicopee ma 01013 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Springfield Street 31:geo:-72.6065055,42.1482801
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T093441
CREATED:20260505T145232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T145232Z
UID:10010297-1782414000-1782417600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:From Concord and Lexington: New Perspective on the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:The Concord Museum\, in partnership with Lexington History Museums\, presents an engaging program highlighting new research and evolving interpretations from the communities at the center of the start of the American Revolution. This conversation brings together Curator David F. Wood\, whose work Eyewitness to Revolution draws from the Concord Museum’s renowned collection; Paul O’Shaughnessy\, President of Lexington History Museums whose institution recently published Revolutionary Stories; and historian and archaeologist Joel Bohy.  \nAs part of the evening\, the Concord Museum will present the Robert A. Gross Award for Advancing Concord’s History to Joel Bohy in recognition of his lifetime of work of researching April 19\, 1775\, that has deepened understanding and ability to accurately interpret this event for institutions like the Concord Museum and Lexington History Museum\, and\, in turn\, the thousands of visitors and students we all serve.  \nIn partnership with Lexington History Museums.  \nMembers Free | $10 Non-Members | Free Virtual
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/from-concord-and-lexington-new-perspective-on-the-revolution/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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GEO:42.457529;-71.3417985
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike Concord MA 01742 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=53 Cambridge Turnpike:geo:-71.3417985,42.457529
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T093441
CREATED:20260611T125048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T125048Z
UID:10013606-1782414000-1782419400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Join the Acton 250 Committee for: " When the Declaration of Independence Was News”  with Emily Sneff. PhD
DESCRIPTION:Join Professor Sneff as she discusses her upcoming book release “When the Declaration of Independence Was News” releasing April 15th 2026. She will discuss why every copy of the Declaration of Independence has a story to tell. \nEmily is a leading expert on the United States Declaration of Independence\, and her forthcoming book traces the dissemination of the Declaration of Independence through the United States and around the Atlantic in the summer and fall of 1776. She received her Ph.D. and M.A. in History from William & Mary. Before graduate school\, she was the Research Manager of the Declaration Resources Project at Harvard University. She is also currently a consulting curator for exhibitions planned for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration at the Museum of the American Revolution and the American Philosophical Society.  See more about Emily at https://www.emilysneff.com/.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/join-the-acton-250-committee-for-when-the-declaration-of-independence-was-news-with-emily-sneff-phd/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, Main Street 486\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,July 4th,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Emily-Sneff-Flyer-2026-06-25.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Acton 250 Committee":MAILTO:acton250@acton-ma.gov
GEO:42.4866088;-71.4333687
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Acton Memorial Library Main Street 486 Acton MA 01720 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 486:geo:-71.4333687,42.4866088
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T093441
CREATED:20260506T143629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T150022Z
UID:10010360-1782460800-1782482400@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/2026-06-26/
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:20260626T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T193000
DTSTAMP:20260613T093441
CREATED:20260610T200305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T200305Z
UID:10013601-1782489600-1782502200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Chicopee's 250th  Celebartion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable celebration of our nation! Featuring food trucks\, live music\, craft vendors\, and a family movie\, it promises to be an extraordinary evening.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/chicopees-250th-celebartion/
LOCATION:Szot Park\, 687 Front Street\, Chicopee\, ma\, 01013
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Event,Outdoors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/250th-Events-Flyers.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The City of Chicopee":MAILTO:mtorres@chicopeema.gov
GEO:42.1398964;-72.5894995
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Szot Park 687 Front Street Chicopee ma 01013;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=687 Front Street:geo:-72.5894995,42.1398964
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T183000
DTSTAMP:20260613T093441
CREATED:20260528T153426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T153426Z
UID:10010911-1782493200-1782498600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Greenfield's MA250 Sidewalk Art Tour
DESCRIPTION:Through a FY2026 Massachusetts 250 Grant\, Greenfield is launching the MA250 Sidewalk Art Tour. This project features 10 murals by local artists\, each offering a unique perspective on 250 years of American independence. In conjunction with Greenfield’s monthly Arts Walk\, a guided tour of the 6 central downtown murals is scheduled for Friday\, June 26th. The tour begins at 5 p.m. in front of City Hall and will travel to 5 other locations with a walking distance of .75 miles. The tour will be led by project committee members with participating artists available to discuss their work and engage with the public. \nA self-guided tour of all 10 murals in the MA250 Sidewalk Art Tour will be available by scanning a QR code at each mural.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/greenfields-ma250-sidewalk-art-tour/
LOCATION:Greenfield City Hall\, Court Square 14\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MA250-June-26-Event-1544x600-2.png
GEO:42.5875074;-72.6013311
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Greenfield City Hall Court Square 14 Greenfield MA 01301 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Court Square 14:geo:-72.6013311,42.5875074
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T213000
DTSTAMP:20260613T093441
CREATED:20260526T164344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T164344Z
UID:10010904-1782496800-1782509400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Blandford's Happy Birthday America 250 Celebration
DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating Independence Day a whole week early with two days of fireworks\, music\, food\, history\, hometown pride\, and family fun!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/blandfords-happy-birthday-america-250-celebration/2026-06-26/
LOCATION:Blandford Fairgrounds\, 10 North Street\, Blandford\, 01008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Event,Outdoors,Parades
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/250-event-image-1544x600-1-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Blandford Historical Society":MAILTO:wendy@ironblender.com
GEO:42.1838876;-72.9299194
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Blandford Fairgrounds 10 North Street Blandford 01008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 North Street:geo:-72.9299194,42.1838876
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T223000
DTSTAMP:20260613T093441
CREATED:20260608T170124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T170124Z
UID:10013591-1782500400-1782513000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Dinner with Abigail and John Adams
DESCRIPTION:The Braintree Historical Society is hosting a dinner for Abigail and John Adams on Friday June 26th at the Braintree Town Hall. A hot and cold buffet will be served and a cash bar will be available. \nFollowing dinner the Adams will provide an update on the state of the Revolution. \nFor reservations please call: 781-848-4535. \nReservations are required. \nSuggested attire is business casual or colonial
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/dinner-with-abigail-and-john-adams/
LOCATION:Braintree Town Hall\, John F Kennedy Memorial Drive 1\, Braintree\, MA\, 02184\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Reenactment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/0054johnadams_blyth_ref.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Braintree Historical Society":MAILTO:braintreehistoricalevents@gmail.com
GEO:42.2067345;-71.0049482
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Braintree Town Hall John F Kennedy Memorial Drive 1 Braintree MA 02184 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=John F Kennedy Memorial Drive 1:geo:-71.0049482,42.2067345
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T093441
CREATED:20260506T143629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T150022Z
UID:10010361-1782547200-1782568800@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/2026-06-27/
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:20260627T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T093441
CREATED:20260430T201555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T201555Z
UID:10008450-1782547200-1782579600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:DECLARATIONS - A World Premiere Choral Work
DESCRIPTION:Ensemble Altera and Christopher Lowrey\, director \nDECLARATIONS\nA World-Premiere Choral Work by Piers Connor Kennedy\nIn commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence \nSaturday\, June 27\, 2026\, at 7:00 pm\nOld South Church\n645 Boylston St.\, Boston at Copley Square \nTickets $20 / $40 / $60 available at www.ensemblealtera.com \nThis June\, Ensemble Altera presents a newly commissioned work that reflects on the American experiment 250 years on:  where it began\, how it has evolved\, and what it asks of us today.  At a time when the language of the founding feels both distant and urgently present\, Declarations offers a space to listen with fresh ears\, through music\, for clarity\, complexity\, and perhaps even common ground.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/declarations-a-world-premiere-choral-work/2026-06-27/1/
LOCATION:Old South Church\, Boylston Street 645\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Declarations-Boston-with-QR-Code-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Ensemble Altera":MAILTO:admin@ensemblealtera.com
GEO:42.3500779;-71.0783169
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old South Church Boylston Street 645 Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boylston Street 645:geo:-71.0783169,42.3500779
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T113000
DTSTAMP:20260613T093441
CREATED:20260522T140955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T140955Z
UID:10010894-1782556200-1782559800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:American250 Sturbridge\, Mass Parade
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence in Sturbridge with a full day of community spirit\, history\, and fun! \nThe Sturbridge America250 Parade steps off at 10:30 AM from the Old Sturbridge Village Museum Education parking lot. The route will start at the corner of Stallion Hill Road and Route 20\, continue east Route 20\, up to Route 131\, and conclude at the Town Common. \nEnjoy a lively lineup featuring marching bands\, entertainers\, antique cars\, and creative floats from local businesses and community groups. The parade will be emceed by Bill Emrich\, with Grand Marshal Bob Briere\, the town’s beloved historian\, and Guest of Honor Virginia Jalbert\, Sturbridge’s oldest resident at 101. \nCommunity members are encouraged to join in! Businesses\, organizations\, and individuals can participate with floats\, vintage vehicles\, or as marchers. Children are invited to decorate their bikes or scooters and ride in the parade (helmets required; a parent or guardian must walk alongside). \nTo participate\, email sturbridge250@gmail.com. \nFollowing the parade\, head to the Town Common at 1pm for a festive celebration featuring historical reenactors\, live entertainment\, patriotic music\, a reading of the Declaration of Independence\, a cherry pie eating contest\, family-friendly activities\, and food trucks.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/american250-sturbridge-mass-parade/
LOCATION:Town of Sturbridge\, Stallion Hill Road 20\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01518\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors,Parades
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MA250-Parade-Post.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Sturbridge":MAILTO:Sturbridge250@gmail.com
GEO:42.1106287;-72.099048
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Town of Sturbridge Stallion Hill Road 20 Sturbridge MA 01518 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Stallion Hill Road 20:geo:-72.099048,42.1106287
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T093441
CREATED:20260526T164344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T164344Z
UID:10010905-1782558000-1782572400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Blandford's Happy Birthday America 250 Celebration
DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating Independence Day a whole week early with two days of fireworks\, music\, food\, history\, hometown pride\, and family fun!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/blandfords-happy-birthday-america-250-celebration/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:Blandford Fairgrounds\, 10 North Street\, Blandford\, 01008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Event,Outdoors,Parades
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/250-event-image-1544x600-1-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Blandford Historical Society":MAILTO:wendy@ironblender.com
GEO:42.1838876;-72.9299194
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Blandford Fairgrounds 10 North Street Blandford 01008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 North Street:geo:-72.9299194,42.1838876
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T130000
DTSTAMP:20260613T093441
CREATED:20260605T164338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T164338Z
UID:10013581-1782565200-1782565200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:A Plymouth Community Ceremony for America’s 250th
DESCRIPTION:The Town of Plymouth’s 250th Commemoration Committee invites you to a special ceremony in Town Square commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. \nThe program will feature a reading of the Declaration by a group representing Plymoutheans of 1776 and 2026\, patriotic songs\, a flag raising\, color guard salute\, and remarks by state and town officials. Please join us!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/a-plymouth-community-ceremony-for-americas-250th/
LOCATION:Town Square\, Leyden Street\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Plymouth-Community-Ceremony-Americas-250th.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Plymouth":MAILTO:info@plymouth-ma.gov
GEO:41.9562769;-70.6629243
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Town Square Leyden Street Plymouth Massachusetts 02360 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Leyden Street:geo:-70.6629243,41.9562769
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T093441
CREATED:20260522T135133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T135133Z
UID:10010896-1782565200-1782579600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:American250 Sturbridge\, Mass Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence in Sturbridge with a full day of community spirit\, history\, and fun! \nJoin us on Sturbridge’s Town Common for a festive celebration featuring The 215th Army Band\, Senator Fattman\, Rep Smola\, Sturbridge’s Militia reenactors\, Daughter’s of the Revolution\, and local docents providing tours of the Old Burial Grounds.  We will have lots of interactive  family fun available including a DJ playing patriotic music\, bounce houses\, axe throwing\, cherry pie eating contest\, Woosox’s Smiley\, face painting\, balloon animals\, along with plenty of food trucks and libations\, Huzzah! \nTo participate\, email sturbridge250@gmail.com. \nPrior to the festival\, watch our parade which starts at 10:30am at corner of Stallion Hill Road and Route 20\, goes east on Route 20\, up Route 131 and ends at the town common.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/american250-sturbridge-mass-festival/
LOCATION:Sturbridge Town Common\, Main Street 278\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment,Speakers,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MA250-Festival-Post.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Sturbridge":MAILTO:Sturbridge250@gmail.com
GEO:42.1080392;-72.0794182
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sturbridge Town Common Main Street 278 Sturbridge MA 01566 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 278:geo:-72.0794182,42.1080392
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T180000
DTSTAMP:20260613T093441
CREATED:20260610T204145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T204145Z
UID:10013605-1782572400-1782583200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Opening Reception: “The Midnight Ride” by Rixy
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the new 2026 Dewey Square Mural with artists\, friends\, and community in downtown Boston! \nJoin artist Rixy and The Greenway on Saturday\, June 27 from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM for an afternoon of family-friendly music\, art activities\, and food trucks to celebrate the opening of her new mural\, “The Midnight Ride\,” produced in partnership with Embrace and Everyone250. \nRixy’s practice in contemporary street art celebrates the surrealism found within intersectional feminism and cultural belonging. Building on Latinx-Caribbean and New England roots\, their world-building creates vibrant\, bold\, and radically imaginative third spaces between public and private walls\, depicted through stylized paintings\, sculptures\, murals\, and installations.   \nThe 2026 Dewey Square Mural is supported in part by Massachusetts250\, the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism\, Meet Boston\, and Holland America. \nProject support for the Dewey Square Mural is generously provided by Meet Boston and The Lynch Foundation.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/opening-reception-the-midnight-ride-by-rixy/
LOCATION:Dewey Square on The Greenway\, Atlantic Avenue 583\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/GreenwayMural-2026-SwannQuinn-6887-1-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Rose Kennedy Greenway":MAILTO:HRosenfeld@rosekennedygreenway.org
GEO:42.3531174;-71.0549072
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Dewey Square on The Greenway Atlantic Avenue 583 Boston MA 02210 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Atlantic Avenue 583:geo:-71.0549072,42.3531174
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T183000
DTSTAMP:20260613T093441
CREATED:20260508T202321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T202321Z
UID:10010581-1782579600-1782585000@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-2/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:Charlemont Federated Church\, Main Street 175\, Charlemont\, MA\, 01339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T203000
DTSTAMP:20260613T093441
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SUMMARY:DECLARATIONS - A World Premiere Choral Work
DESCRIPTION:Ensemble Altera and Christopher Lowrey\, director \nDECLARATIONS\nA World-Premiere Choral Work by Piers Connor Kennedy\nIn commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence \nSaturday\, June 27\, 2026\, at 7:00 pm\nOld South Church\n645 Boylston St.\, Boston at Copley Square \nTickets $20 / $40 / $60 available at www.ensemblealtera.com \nThis June\, Ensemble Altera presents a newly commissioned work that reflects on the American experiment 250 years on:  where it began\, how it has evolved\, and what it asks of us today.  At a time when the language of the founding feels both distant and urgently present\, Declarations offers a space to listen with fresh ears\, through music\, for clarity\, complexity\, and perhaps even common ground.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/declarations-a-world-premiere-choral-work/2026-06-27/2/
LOCATION:Old South Church\, Boylston Street 645\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event
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