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SUMMARY:Red Sox to Display Replica of the Declaration of Independence at Fenway Park
DESCRIPTION:RED SOX TO DISPLAY REPLICA OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE AT FENWAY PARK \nFramed Archival Print on Display in the Volvo Royal Rooters Club Today\, June 14 through July 4 as Part of the Nation’s 250th Anniversary Celebration \nThe Boston Red Sox today announced that a framed replica of the Declaration of Independence\, generously gifted to the Red Sox by David Rubenstein\, Co-founder of the Carlyle Group and principal owner of the Baltimore Orioles\, will be on public display at Fenway Park beginning today\, Sunday\, June 14 through Independence Day\, Friday\, July 4\, as part of the Nation’s 250th Anniversary Celebration. \nThe replica will be on display in a secure\, climate-controlled setting in the Volvo Royal Rooters Club at Fenway Park. Fans can view it in two ways: \nGate B Fan Services Booth: All fans attending a home game are encouraged to stop by the Gate B Fan Services Booth\, where a Red Sox Ambassador will escort them to the Volvo Royal Rooters Club for a brief viewing. This service is available from the third inning through the conclusion of each home game. \nFenway Park Tours: The replica will be a featured stop on all Fenway Park Tours throughout the display period. The one-hour guided walking tour takes fans through more than a century of Red Sox history\, from the Green Monster and Pesky’s Pole to the Red Sox Hall of Fame and includes a visit to the Volvo Royal Rooters Club. Public tours depart at the top of each hour\, seven days a week\, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last tour departs three hours before first pitch on game days). The 15-minute “Fenway in Fifteen” tour is available on game days and weekends from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets and information are available at redsox.com/tours. Advance booking is recommended\, particularly on game days and weekends. Mastercard is the preferred payment method of the Boston Red Sox. \nAbout the Replica \nThe replica is a 2026 archival pigment print based on the copper-plate engraving created by William J. Stone in 1823. Stone was commissioned by then-Secretary of State John Quincy Adams to produce an exact facsimile of the original Declaration of Independence\, which had already begun to show signs of aging. Stone spent three years completing the copper-plate engraving\, and the 200 parchment copies printed from it in 1823 were distributed to the three surviving signers\, President Monroe\, Congress\, the Supreme Court\, and state and university libraries across the country. The prints made from Stone’s engraving are the versions of the Declaration most familiar to Americans today. \nThe replica was gifted to the Red Sox as part of an effort by noted philanthropist David M. Rubenstein to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and remind the public why we celebrate. The framed print is accompanied by a brass plaque reading: “Declaration of Independence Ratified on July 4\, 1776 – For the 250th Anniversary – An Archival Pigment Print\, 2026 of William J. Stone’s Engraving.”
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/red-sox-to-display-replica-of-the-declaration-of-independence-at-fenway-park/
LOCATION:The 521 Overlook at Fenway Park\, Lansdowne Street 14\, Boston\, MA\, 02215\, United States
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SUMMARY:How Early Soccer was Born and Thrived in Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 14 –Roots and Branches: A Panel on the Deep and Revolutionary  Soccer History of MA  \nThe Franklin Historical Museum is hosting a World Class array of experts to delve into the rich\, regional history of soccer\, which includes the Oneida Football Club that inaugurated organized “foot ball” of all kinds on American soil on Boston Common in 1862 as well as innumerable teams and players in Southeastern\, Mass.\, many with international stature. This session will discuss the growth of soccer in the early part of the 20th century and the popularization of soccer in Franklin and in similar communities more recently.  \nThe panelists start with a top-scoring FHS soccer player and long-time soccer coach\, Rich Frongillo. Kristine Moore\, a historian employed at the Patriot’s Hall of fame\, holds a Master’s degree in Public/Applied History from Southern New Hampshire University and is an expert on the intertwined origins of US football and soccer\, will also be attending as well as Dr. Kevin Tallec Marston\, long-time Research Fellow & Lecturer with FIFA’s International Centre for Sport Studies (CIES) in Switzerland. He is also current president of the Society for American Soccer History (SASH). \nOther experts have been invited but have not yet confirmed their attendance. The Museum opens at 1 and the program begins at 1:15 and will continue with a 15 minute break in the middle\, until approximately 3:15. Informal conversations among panelists and visitors are encouraged thereafter.  The museum will stay open an extra hour\, until 5pm\, to accommodate the event.  Reserve Your Free Ticket HERE.  \nThe Franklin Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street\, Franklin\, MA. The museum is located about 1/4 mile from the Dean/Franklin station on the Franklin-Foxborough commuter rail line of the MBTA. The museum is open Saturday mornings from 10AM-1PM and  Sunday afternoons from 1:00PM-4:00PM\,.  Questions? Contact Alan Earls at 508 560 3786.   Visit us online at https://www.franklinmuseum1778.org
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/how-early-soccer-was-born-and-thrived-in-massachusetts/2026-06-14/1/
LOCATION:Franklin Historical Museum\, West Central Street 80\, Franklin\, Massachusetts\, 02038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:47th Annual Old Newbury Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy two days of exclusive access to stunning gardens in greater Newburyport and Amesbury. \nThe Museum of Old Newbury invites you to enjoy this year’s Garden Tour on Saturday and Sunday\, June 13 & 14\, 2026. This year’s theme is 250 Years of Growth\, an homage to the originality and innovation of American gardens\, and our featured gardens in particular. You’ll enjoy access to the best we have to offer\, from urban pocket gardens to larger\, more formal landscapes. \nThe 47th Old Newbury Garden Tour occurs rain or shine. It is an inspiration for those ranging from professionals seriously interested in garden design and horticulture to enthusiasts who simply love beautiful gardens. \nTickets are $25 members\, $40 non-members; your ticket is good for one or both days. \nTickets can also be purchased in-person at 98 High St.\, Newburyport during the event. \nStart at 98 High Street to pick up your garden tour guide\, or use the digital guide that you’ll receive by email a week before the event!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/47th-annual-old-newbury-garden-tour/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Revolution! A 250th Historical Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Visit some of Douglas’ Revolutionary War Patriots final resting places and hear thier stories.  Special Ceremony by SAR Color Guard at 2pm-3pm.\nJune 14\, 2026 with tours at 10:30am\, 12noon\, 3pm and 4pm.  Tours limited to 12 people per group.\nLocation: Douglas Center Cemetery–Rt 16 across from the Douglas Town Common.\nParking is available at the VFW Soccer Field Lot near the Cemetery\, no parking allowed within the Cemetery itself.\nTickets required. Must sign a waiver to attend. Cemetery is very hilly\, with uneven ground. FREE\, however Donations to The Douglas Historical Society are greatly appreciated.  Tickets available on Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/revolution-a-250th-historical-cemetery-tour-tickets-1990390101373?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolution-a-250th-historical-cemetery-tour/
LOCATION:Douglas Center Cemetery\, 21-25 Main St\, Douglas\, MA\, 01516
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Eternal Residents of Pine Grove":MAILTO:Eternalresidents.pinegrove@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T170000
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SUMMARY:Revolution! A 250th Historic Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Visit the final resting places of some of our Revolutionary Patriots\, and hear their stories on a walking tour of Historic Douglas Center Cemetery opened in 1746. \nTours are 10:30am\, 12 noon\, 3pm & 4pm\nWith a Patriot Grave marking Ceremony by the CTSSAR at 2:30pm Tickets are required for tours. \nDouglas Center Cemetery (Rt 16\, at Common St across from the town common) Douglas\, MA\nParking is limited; no parking within the cemetery itself\, Parking will be at the Veterans Soccer field lot down the long driveway at 21 Main St. Walk to cemetery. \nWaivers are required.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolution-a-250th-historic-cemetery-tour/
LOCATION:Douglas Center Cemetery\, 21-25 Main St\, Douglas\, MA\, 01516
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors,Tours
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SUMMARY:Freedom Trail Foundation Rainbow Revolutionaries Tour
DESCRIPTION:Boston’s newest official Freedom Trail Tour! The Foundation’s Rainbow Revolutionaries Tours illuminate the lives\, loves\, and fights for liberty of Boston’s LGBTQ+ community\, and explore how queer individuals have been making history for centuries. Uncover the history of Boston Marriages\, political milestones for LGBTQ+ rights\, and the storied romances of some of Boston’s most famous individuals\, from literary giants to a world-renowned actress\, and even a Revolutionary war hero. Join in to bring this history to life and celebrate Pride by discovering the achievements of the people who have always been a part of and have helped shape Boston. \nPLEASE NOTE: The tour features sites in Beacon Hill\, where bricked sidewalks and hills can be difficult to traverse while using mobility aids.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/freedom-trail-foundation-rainbow-revolutionaries-tour/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:Robert Gould Shaw & 54th Regiment Monument]\, Tremont Street 139\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T123000
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SUMMARY:Revolution 250 Salem Tour
DESCRIPTION:Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials\, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem\, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) who were the most successful against the British Navy and British military governor General Thomas Gage encountered some of his biggest challenges to his authority in Salem.\nWe always say that without Salem\, the United States may not be the same United States we know today.\nCome to Salem as part of the Rev250 Celebration and learn the incredible role our patriots played in the start of our country.\nhttps://www.salemhistoricaltours.com/revolution-250-tour
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolution-250-salem-tour/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:Salem Historical Tours\, Central Street 8\, Salem\, Massachusetts\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T170000
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SUMMARY:How Early Soccer was Born and Thrived in Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 14 –Roots and Branches: A Panel on the Deep and Revolutionary  Soccer History of MA  \nThe Franklin Historical Museum is hosting a World Class array of experts to delve into the rich\, regional history of soccer\, which includes the Oneida Football Club that inaugurated organized “foot ball” of all kinds on American soil on Boston Common in 1862 as well as innumerable teams and players in Southeastern\, Mass.\, many with international stature. This session will discuss the growth of soccer in the early part of the 20th century and the popularization of soccer in Franklin and in similar communities more recently.  \nThe panelists start with a top-scoring FHS soccer player and long-time soccer coach\, Rich Frongillo. Kristine Moore\, a historian employed at the Patriot’s Hall of fame\, holds a Master’s degree in Public/Applied History from Southern New Hampshire University and is an expert on the intertwined origins of US football and soccer\, will also be attending as well as Dr. Kevin Tallec Marston\, long-time Research Fellow & Lecturer with FIFA’s International Centre for Sport Studies (CIES) in Switzerland. He is also current president of the Society for American Soccer History (SASH). \nOther experts have been invited but have not yet confirmed their attendance. The Museum opens at 1 and the program begins at 1:15 and will continue with a 15 minute break in the middle\, until approximately 3:15. Informal conversations among panelists and visitors are encouraged thereafter.  The museum will stay open an extra hour\, until 5pm\, to accommodate the event.  Reserve Your Free Ticket HERE.  \nThe Franklin Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street\, Franklin\, MA. The museum is located about 1/4 mile from the Dean/Franklin station on the Franklin-Foxborough commuter rail line of the MBTA. The museum is open Saturday mornings from 10AM-1PM and  Sunday afternoons from 1:00PM-4:00PM\,.  Questions? Contact Alan Earls at 508 560 3786.   Visit us online at https://www.franklinmuseum1778.org
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/how-early-soccer-was-born-and-thrived-in-massachusetts/2026-06-14/2/
LOCATION:Franklin Historical Museum\, West Central Street 80\, Franklin\, Massachusetts\, 02038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T145000
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SUMMARY:NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION
DESCRIPTION:On a hot summer evening in 1976\, the Cambridge City Council faced a packed hearing room—and a decision that would echo across the globe. \nAt the center of it all stood Mayor Al Vellucci: sharp-tongued\, fearless\, and ready to take on science itself. The issue? A new biohazard lab designed for groundbreaking recombinant DNA research—celebrated by some as the future of science\, feared by others as the birthplace of “Frankenstein bacteria.” Nobel Prize–winning scientists\, passionate citizens\, politicians\, and the global press all converged on Cambridge to confront one explosive question: Who gets to decide the boundaries of scientific discovery? \nFifty years later\, step back in time with an immersive theatrical experience staged in the very same Cambridge City Hall hearing room where this conversation took place. Relive the tension\, the debate\, and the moment that turned local politics into a worldwide reckoning and that formed the Kendall Square that we know today. \nStay after the show to engage in thought-provoking conversation about the legacy of the hearing\, the power of public oversight\, and the future of community-driven science. \nNo Recombination Without Representation is a partnership between the MIT Museum\, Central Square Theater\, and the City of Cambridge. Performances will occur at Sullivan Chamber in Cambridge City Hall. All shows are free and open to the public. \nThis production was made possible through the generous contributions of MIT Museum supporters Phil and Ann Sharp and MIT’s Department of Science\, Technology\, and Society. This program is part of the MIT Museum’s year-long exploration of TIME and is part of the Massachusetts 250 activities celebrating the many “firsts” and innovations created in our state through the last 250 years.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/no-recombination-without-representation/2026-06-14/1/
LOCATION:City Council Chambers  Cambridge City Hall\, Massachusetts Avenue 795\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02139\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Drama,Event,Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T140000
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SUMMARY:Declaring Independence Then and Now
DESCRIPTION:Join the Acton 250 Committee and Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area in a play recounting when the Acton Town Meeting put its support behind the proposed Declaration of Independence that took place on June 14th\, 1776. \nBased on historical research\, Acton\, along with several communities\, will take part in this series commemorating the momentum behind the Declaration of Independence. \nVisit Acton-MA.gov/250 and https://freedomsway.org/ for more information. \nLight Refreshments Will Be Served.\nParking can be found at the Church\, behind the Fire Station\, and behind Town Hall.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/declaring-independence-then-and-now/
LOCATION:Acton Congregational Church\, Concord Road 12\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Drama,Event,July 4th
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T033408
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SUMMARY:Flag Sojourn 250 – FLAG DAY Ceremony at the Pier of MAYFLOWER II
DESCRIPTION:The community is invited to the Flag Sojourn 250 ceremony on National Flag Day\, Sunday\, June 14th\, 2026\, at 3:00 p.m. Plimoth Patuxet is hosting the ceremony on the pier of the Mayflower II on Water Street in Plymouth\, Mass. \nThe special U.S. flag used in this ceremony has traveled to every U.S. cemetery overseas\, all U.S. territories\, and\, soon\, every state in America. The flag will end its journey in Washington\, D.C.\, in July. \nFlag Sojourn 250 is a project of national unity from the National Flag Foundation and America250’s America Waves program\, an epic tribute campaign to the greatest American symbol: the American flag. National key programming partners include UPS\, the American Battle Monuments Commission\, and the National Sheriffs’ Association. The Plymouth ceremony is organized by Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph D. McDonald\, Jr.\, Plimoth Patuxet\, and See Plymouth.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/flag-sojourn-250-flag-day-ceremony-at-the-pier-of-mayflower-ii/
LOCATION:Mayflower II at State Pier\, Water Street 75\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T160000
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SUMMARY:5th Annual Juneteenth Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Gather for Juneteenth to honor those who endured slavery and seized freedom on Brattle Street 250 years ago\, their descendants\, and the long history of Black freedom activism in Cambridge and beyond. \nThis free\, all-ages event is marking its fifth year in 2025! Denise Washington (#Pop-Up Poetry Series)\, a descendant of Darby Vassall\, has curated the Juneteenth Gathering at Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters NHS each year. Join us for the Juneteenth Gathering\, A Denise Plays Hard Event\, featuring poetry\, music\, historical displays\, family activities\, and refreshments. All are welcome! \nEvent Details\n4:00-5:00 pm Community partner tables\, music\, refreshments\, and activities\n5:00-7:00 pm Speakers and Juneteenth #Pop Up Poetry\, A Denise Plays Hard Event
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/5th-annual-juneteenth-gathering/
LOCATION:Longfellow House-Washington Headquarters\, Brattle Street 105\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Park Service":MAILTO:mark_powell@nps.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T195000
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SUMMARY:NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION
DESCRIPTION:On a hot summer evening in 1976\, the Cambridge City Council faced a packed hearing room—and a decision that would echo across the globe. \nAt the center of it all stood Mayor Al Vellucci: sharp-tongued\, fearless\, and ready to take on science itself. The issue? A new biohazard lab designed for groundbreaking recombinant DNA research—celebrated by some as the future of science\, feared by others as the birthplace of “Frankenstein bacteria.” Nobel Prize–winning scientists\, passionate citizens\, politicians\, and the global press all converged on Cambridge to confront one explosive question: Who gets to decide the boundaries of scientific discovery? \nFifty years later\, step back in time with an immersive theatrical experience staged in the very same Cambridge City Hall hearing room where this conversation took place. Relive the tension\, the debate\, and the moment that turned local politics into a worldwide reckoning and that formed the Kendall Square that we know today. \nStay after the show to engage in thought-provoking conversation about the legacy of the hearing\, the power of public oversight\, and the future of community-driven science. \nNo Recombination Without Representation is a partnership between the MIT Museum\, Central Square Theater\, and the City of Cambridge. Performances will occur at Sullivan Chamber in Cambridge City Hall. All shows are free and open to the public. \nThis production was made possible through the generous contributions of MIT Museum supporters Phil and Ann Sharp and MIT’s Department of Science\, Technology\, and Society. This program is part of the MIT Museum’s year-long exploration of TIME and is part of the Massachusetts 250 activities celebrating the many “firsts” and innovations created in our state through the last 250 years.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/no-recombination-without-representation/2026-06-14/2/
LOCATION:City Council Chambers  Cambridge City Hall\, Massachusetts Avenue 795\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02139\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Drama,Event,Reenactment
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T033408
CREATED:20260616T144311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T144311Z
UID:10014090-1781517600-1781539200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:We Hold These Truths: July 4th at Norman Rockwell Museum
DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with W. E. B. Du Bois Freedom Center\, Norman Rockwell Museum will celebrate American independence and democracy with a special day of programming. Listen to a public recitation of the Declaration of Independence read by Berkshire County community residents and civic leaders. Reading will be introduced by Roberta McCulloch-Dews\, Vice Chair\, Norman Rockwell Board of Trustees and Marcus P. Smith\, Du Bois Freedom Center\, History and Interpretive Fellow. \nEnjoy live music by performers Wanda Houston and Robert Putnam and folk singer Doug Mishkin. Visitors can experience Norman Rockwell’s iconic paintings exploring themes of freedom and civil rights and reflect on what these ideals mean today\, as well as make their own art to celebrate America’s birthday. \nSpotlight Gallery Talks: 10:15 am\, 11:00 am\, 11:45 am\, 12:15 pm (Spanish)\, 3 pm\, and 3:30 pm. \nPop up Music by Doug Mishkin – Four Freedoms Gallery: 10:30 am to 12:15 pm \nCommunity Reading of Declaration – 1 pm Terrace \nMusic by Wanda Houston and Robert Putnam immediately after Reading- Terrace \nDrop-in July 4th Artmaking Activities – Terrace \nFree with admission. Public reading and afternoon music is open to everyone. Picnic lunches are available for purchase at the Museum’s Terrace Café and visitors are encouraged to bring picnic blankets and enjoy the grounds all day.  Advance tickets recommended.  \nImages by Norman Rockwell; Left: ©SEPS Curtis Licensing\, IL. Right: Licensed by Norman Rockwell Family Agency;  all rights reserved.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/we-hold-these-truths-july-4th-at-norman-rockwell-museum/
LOCATION:Norman Rockwell Museum\, Glendale Road 9\, Stockbridge\, Massachusetts\, 01262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,July 4th
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GEO:42.2892564;-73.3405966
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Norman Rockwell Museum Glendale Road 9 Stockbridge Massachusetts 01262 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Glendale Road 9:geo:-73.3405966,42.2892564
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T213000
DTSTAMP:20260618T033408
CREATED:20260514T133942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T133942Z
UID:10010644-1781551800-1781559000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:My Dearest Friend: A Play About John and Abigail Adams
DESCRIPTION:Free Admission! \nTime Travel Theatrical Presents My Dearest Friend: A Play About John and Abigail Adams written by Peter Manos\nBased on actual letters between President John Adams and his wife Abigail\nProduced/Directed by Laura J. Bilodeau \nFeaturing:\nKatie Broach and Jim Hunt\nCarla Perrotta and Peter Cavicchio \nProduced by Special Arrangement with the Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock\, Illinois
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/my-dearest-friend-a-play-about-john-and-abigail-adams/2026-06-15/
LOCATION:Great Road Church – Acton\, Great Road 257\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_6141.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Time Travel Theatrical":MAILTO:timetraveltheatrical@gmail.com
GEO:42.4941363;-71.415916
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Great Road Church – Acton Great Road 257 Acton MA 01720 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Great Road 257:geo:-71.415916,42.4941363
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T140000
DTSTAMP:20260618T033408
CREATED:20260506T143629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T150022Z
UID:10010352-1781596800-1781618400@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/2026-06-16/
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:20260616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T113000
DTSTAMP:20260618T033408
CREATED:20260316T155627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T155627Z
UID:10007243-1781604000-1781609400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Zine Making: What Does the Declaration Mean 250 Years Later?
DESCRIPTION:This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Through an art-making opportunity\, reflect on what the document means 250 years later and how the American Revolution relates to other protest movements and revolutions that have occurred in the United States. We will have supplies available to use and staff will be present to assist as needed. No registration is required to attend; drop-ins encouraged. Stay for as little or as long as you’d like during the event.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/zine-making-what-does-the-declaration-mean-250-years-later/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:Boston Public Library: Copley Square Branch\, Boylston Street 700\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Zine-MakingEventImage4.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:20260616T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T033408
CREATED:20260610T204415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T204415Z
UID:10013603-1781611200-1781614800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Artist Talk with Rixy
DESCRIPTION:Join The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy for a virtual artist talk with Rixy\, the 2026 Dewey Square Muralist! Learn more about Rixy\, her Dewey Square Mural\, “The Midnight Ride”\, and what it takes to paint large-scale walls. Rixy will share about her artistic journey\, world-building through muralism\, and the process behind “The Midnight Ride”. This will be followed by a Q&A open to all attendees. “The Midnight Ride” is funded\, in part\, by Massachusetts250\, Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism\, Meet Boston\, Holland America\, The Marr Companies\, and an Anonymous Donor. The 2026 Dewey Square Mural is produced in partnership with Embrace and Everyone250.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/virtual-artist-talk-with-rixy/
LOCATION:Virtual Program\, North Washington Square 19 1/2\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/GreenwayMural-2026-SwannQuinn-6887-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy":MAILTO:HRosenfeld@rosekennedygreenway.org
GEO:42.5236176;-70.890956
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Virtual Program North Washington Square 19 1/2 Salem MA 01970 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=North Washington Square 19 1/2:geo:-70.890956,42.5236176
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T213000
DTSTAMP:20260618T033408
CREATED:20260514T133942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T133942Z
UID:10010645-1781638200-1781645400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:My Dearest Friend: A Play About John and Abigail Adams
DESCRIPTION:Free Admission! \nTime Travel Theatrical Presents My Dearest Friend: A Play About John and Abigail Adams written by Peter Manos\nBased on actual letters between President John Adams and his wife Abigail\nProduced/Directed by Laura J. Bilodeau \nFeaturing:\nKatie Broach and Jim Hunt\nCarla Perrotta and Peter Cavicchio \nProduced by Special Arrangement with the Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock\, Illinois
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/my-dearest-friend-a-play-about-john-and-abigail-adams/2026-06-16/
LOCATION:Great Road Church – Acton\, Great Road 257\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/IMG_6141.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Time Travel Theatrical":MAILTO:timetraveltheatrical@gmail.com
GEO:42.4941363;-71.415916
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Great Road Church – Acton Great Road 257 Acton MA 01720 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Great Road 257:geo:-71.415916,42.4941363
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T140000
DTSTAMP:20260618T033408
CREATED:20260506T143629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T150022Z
UID:10010353-1781683200-1781704800@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/2026-06-17/
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:20260617T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T033408
CREATED:20260602T141350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T141350Z
UID:10013571-1781710200-1781715600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Bunker Hill Remembrance Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:251st Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill and the 201st Anniversary of the Laying of the Bunker Hill Monument Cornerstone\nAdmission is free and open to all. We welcome your presence at this solemn and historic observance. Guests are kindly encouraged to arrive early\, as seating is limited. \nDate and Time:\nWednesday\, June 17\, 2026\n3:30 pm – 5 pm \nLocation:\nBunker Hill Monument\nBoston National Historical Park\nCharlestown\, Massachusetts \nPresented By:\nNational Park Service\nBunker Hill Monument Association\nAmerican Legion J.W. Conway Bunker Hill Post 26
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/bunker-hill-remembrance-ceremony/
LOCATION:Bunker Hill Monument\, Monument Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/86B2861C-DDB0-1F2B-43CCA9A740D56185.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston National Historical Park":MAILTO:bost_rangers@nps.gov
GEO:42.3760848;-71.0600216
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bunker Hill Monument Monument Square Boston MA 02129 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Monument Square:geo:-71.0600216,42.3760848
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T140000
DTSTAMP:20260618T033408
CREATED:20260506T143629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T150022Z
UID:10010354-1781769600-1781791200@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/2026-06-18/
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:20260618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260618T033408
CREATED:20260601T181418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T181418Z
UID:10011371-1781776800-1796313600@massachusetts250.org
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/2026-06-18/
LOCATION:Golden Ball Tavern Museum\, Boston Post Road 662\, Weston\, Massachusetts\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/image1.jpeg
GEO:42.365745;-71.309473
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Golden Ball Tavern Museum Boston Post Road 662 Weston Massachusetts 02493 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boston Post Road 662:geo:-71.309473,42.365745
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260618T033408
CREATED:20260617T175900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T175900Z
UID:10014075-1781798400-1781809200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Late Night at the Museum: Two Revolutions
DESCRIPTION:Explore the histories of both the Revolutionary War and the Industrial Revolution that both took root in Massachusetts. Learn from rangers about these early revolutions and how they would go on to shape the United States!\nThis free event is part of the Late Night at the Museum series\, offered June through October. Visit the Boott Cotton Mills Museum after-hours on the third Thursday of each month to experience the museum in a way in a new light.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/late-night-at-the-museum-two-revolutions/
LOCATION:Boott Cotton Mills Museum\, John Street 115\, Lowell\, Massachusetts\, 01852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/One-Girl-Four-Looms.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lowell National Historical Park":MAILTO:nadia_peattie@nps.gov
GEO:42.6474509;-71.307061
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boott Cotton Mills Museum John Street 115 Lowell Massachusetts 01852 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=John Street 115:geo:-71.307061,42.6474509
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T193000
DTSTAMP:20260618T033408
CREATED:20260505T143747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T143747Z
UID:10010311-1781807400-1781811000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Rice Family During the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Sudbury History Center and Museum for a fascinating lecture by Jane H. Sciacca on the Rice Family During the Revolution on the occasion of the 70th Anniversary Annual Meeting of the Sudbury Historical Society (SHS)! \nThe events leading up to and finally culminating in the American Revolution were turbulent ones for the Rice Family and other inhabitants of colonial Sudbury. It would bring about significant change for their family\, as well as for the town that they first settled well over a century earlier. In this program\, the decade from 1770 through 1780 will be highlighted and its profound impact on the Rice Family and Sudbury. \nJane H. Sciacca is a local historian and retired National Park Ranger\, who has worked for the National Park Service as an interpreter in Boston\, Cambridge\, and Concord. She is the recent author of Enslavement in the Puritan Village: The Untold History of Sudbury and Wayland\, Massachusetts.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/rice-family-during-the-revolution/
LOCATION:Sudbury History Center and Museum\, Old Sudbury Road 288\, Sudbury\, Massachusetts\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SHS-Rice-Lecture-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sudbury Historical Society":MAILTO:info@sudbury01776.org
GEO:42.3826;-71.4107566
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sudbury History Center and Museum Old Sudbury Road 288 Sudbury Massachusetts 01776 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Old Sudbury Road 288:geo:-71.4107566,42.3826
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260618T033408
CREATED:20260505T145625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T145625Z
UID:10010294-1781807400-1781812800@massachusetts250.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Happy-Hour-Black-History-1024x650-1.png
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260618T033408
CREATED:20260605T162527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T162527Z
UID:10013582-1781809200-1781809200@massachusetts250.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/American-Revolution-MOTT-1544x600-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="General Society of Mayflower Descendants":MAILTO:ExecutiveAsst@TheMayflowerSociety.org
GEO:41.9581554;-70.6634244
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mayflower Society House Winslow Street 4 Plymouth Massachusetts 02360 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Winslow Street 4:geo:-70.6634244,41.9581554
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260618T033408
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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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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:20260619T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T120000
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SUMMARY:The Revolutions of The Ashley House
DESCRIPTION:Discover how the ideals of liberty and justice played out in complex ways within this 18th-century homestead on a thought-provoking guided tour. \nThis wasn’t just the home of prominent patriot John Ashley and his family\, but also of the people they enslaved here. One of them\, Elizabeth ‘Mum Bett’ Freeman\, has long been lauded for her courageous and impactful freedom suit that helped end slavery in Massachusetts. While Freeman has reached near legendary status\, the stories of other enslaved people\, including her daughter Betsey\, her co-defendant Brom\, brothers Zach and Adam Mullen\, John Sheldon\, Harry\, Caesar\, and Mary are just being rediscovered through recent\, ongoing research. \nSet against the backdrop of Revolutionary-era New England\, the tour offers a deeper\, more inclusive understanding of liberty\, justice\, and the power of individual courage. \nPre-registration is required as space is limited.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-revolutions-of-the-ashley-house/2026-06-19/
LOCATION:The Ashley House\, Cooper Hill Road 117\, Sheffield\, Massachusetts\, 01257\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event,Tours,Women's History
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