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SUMMARY:Pop Quiz: 1776
DESCRIPTION:Step back into the 18th century and put your detective skills to the test! Pop Quiz: 1776 takes you on a four-museum adventure to uncover surprising ways that life at Harvard was both similar to and—or different from —today. Would Harvard students in 1776 have known about the things we see and do today? Take a guess\, then search for specific objects across our four museums—the Harvard Museum of Natural History\, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments—to check your answers. \nPro tip: join us any Sunday–Friday 11:00 am–4:00 pm to access all four museums! \nCheck museum’s website for closure dates.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/pop-quiz-1776/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:Harvard Museum of Natural History\, Oxford Street 26\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T123000
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Program: Myth and Memory: Stories of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Explore objects and archival materials from Historic New England’s vast collection and participate in hands-on activities to learn about the deeply personal experiences of individuals\, families\, and communities caught up in extraordinary circumstances. Participants will consider what it was like to live through these historic events and to contribute in small and not-so-small ways to the shaping of a new nation. \nAges 7-14 \nNo registrations will be accepted on the day of the program. One adult per family admitted free. \nIt is not a drop-off program – children must be accompanied by an adult. Strollers and backpack carriers are not permitted in the house museums.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/homeschool-program-myth-and-memory-stories-of-the-american-revolution-2/
LOCATION:Historic New England – Eustis Estate\, 1424 Canton Avenue\, Milton\, 02186\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T210000
DTSTAMP:20261026T040528
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SUMMARY:Binding a Nation: An 18th-Century Bookbinding Workshop
DESCRIPTION:From professionally assembled books\, to bound collections of personal papers\, the art of bookbinding has helped preserve documents for centuries. Relying on 18th-century methods of folding\, sewing and sealing\, bookbinding expert Jennifer Pellecchia will demonstrate binding styles commonly used in colonial America\, with participants taking home their completed examples. \nThis special evening celebrates our exhibit\, Declaring the Revolution: America’s Printed Path to Independence\, showcasing rare items from the David M. Rubenstein Americana Collection\, and the exhibit itself will be open free of charge from 5:30–7:00 p.m.\, so come early to take a look at examples of the bindings on display! The Museum Store and Cafe will be open until 7:00 p.m. \nAll guests under the age of 18 are required to have an adult chaperone. \nAdmission: $20
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/binding-a-nation-an-18th-century-bookbinding-workshop/
LOCATION:John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum":MAILTO:kennedy.programs@jfklfoundation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T200000
DTSTAMP:20261026T040528
CREATED:20261013T182522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T182522Z
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SUMMARY:Contested Continent
DESCRIPTION:In his new book\, Contested Continent\, historian Peter Mancall offers a sweeping history of North America from 1000 to 1680\, chronicling crucial developments to the eventual founding of the United States. Part of the Concord Festival of Authors.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/contested-continent/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord Museum":MAILTO:pollyconcord250@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T140000
DTSTAMP:20261026T040528
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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/2026-10-21/
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:20261021T090000
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SUMMARY:Pop Quiz: 1776
DESCRIPTION:Step back into the 18th century and put your detective skills to the test! Pop Quiz: 1776 takes you on a four-museum adventure to uncover surprising ways that life at Harvard was both similar to and—or different from —today. Would Harvard students in 1776 have known about the things we see and do today? Take a guess\, then search for specific objects across our four museums—the Harvard Museum of Natural History\, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments—to check your answers. \nPro tip: join us any Sunday–Friday 11:00 am–4:00 pm to access all four museums! \nCheck museum’s website for closure dates.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/pop-quiz-1776/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:Harvard Museum of Natural History\, Oxford Street 26\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T140000
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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/2026-10-22/
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:20261022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T170000
DTSTAMP:20261026T040528
CREATED:20260714T143221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T143221Z
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SUMMARY:Pop Quiz: 1776
DESCRIPTION:Step back into the 18th century and put your detective skills to the test! Pop Quiz: 1776 takes you on a four-museum adventure to uncover surprising ways that life at Harvard was both similar to and—or different from —today. Would Harvard students in 1776 have known about the things we see and do today? Take a guess\, then search for specific objects across our four museums—the Harvard Museum of Natural History\, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments—to check your answers. \nPro tip: join us any Sunday–Friday 11:00 am–4:00 pm to access all four museums! \nCheck museum’s website for closure dates.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/pop-quiz-1776/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Harvard Museum of Natural History\, Oxford Street 26\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T140000
DTSTAMP:20261026T040528
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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/2026-10-23/
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:20261023T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T170000
DTSTAMP:20261026T040528
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T143221Z
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SUMMARY:Pop Quiz: 1776
DESCRIPTION:Step back into the 18th century and put your detective skills to the test! Pop Quiz: 1776 takes you on a four-museum adventure to uncover surprising ways that life at Harvard was both similar to and—or different from —today. Would Harvard students in 1776 have known about the things we see and do today? Take a guess\, then search for specific objects across our four museums—the Harvard Museum of Natural History\, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments—to check your answers. \nPro tip: join us any Sunday–Friday 11:00 am–4:00 pm to access all four museums! \nCheck museum’s website for closure dates.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/pop-quiz-1776/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Harvard Museum of Natural History\, Oxford Street 26\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T193000
DTSTAMP:20261026T040528
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SUMMARY:The Greatest Generation presented by Small Planet Dancers
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome Small Planet Dancers performing “The Greatest Generation: A Tribute to the Heroes of World War II.” This free program will be presented on Monday\, November 23\, 2026 at 6:00. Small Planet Dancers is a performance group from Westfield.  The troupe is composed of 15 men and women and is under the direction of Josephine Sarnelli\, Artistic Director and choreographer. \nThe 90-minute program commemorates the history of the war through dance routines set to Big Band music and performed in authentic military and 1940’s dress. Included are readings about the Tuskegee Airmen\, the Navajo Code Talkers and the 442nd Infantry. Familiar songs of the era are sung and accompanied on piano. Whether it is the Chattanooga Choo Choo\, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy or In the Mood\, this show will be a foot-tapper for sure! Come enjoy this show as we continue to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. \n This program is funded through a grant from the Agawam Cultural Council\, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Agawam Center Library Association. For more information write info@SmallPlanetDancers.org or contact the Agawam Public Library at (413) 789-1550.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-greatest-generation-presented-by-small-planet-dancers/
LOCATION:Agawam Public Library\, 750 Cooper Street\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Agawam Public Library":MAILTO:kfrost@agawamlibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T140000
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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/2026-10-24/
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:20261024T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T170000
DTSTAMP:20261026T040528
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SUMMARY:Pop Quiz: 1776
DESCRIPTION:Step back into the 18th century and put your detective skills to the test! Pop Quiz: 1776 takes you on a four-museum adventure to uncover surprising ways that life at Harvard was both similar to and—or different from —today. Would Harvard students in 1776 have known about the things we see and do today? Take a guess\, then search for specific objects across our four museums—the Harvard Museum of Natural History\, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments—to check your answers. \nPro tip: join us any Sunday–Friday 11:00 am–4:00 pm to access all four museums! \nCheck museum’s website for closure dates.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/pop-quiz-1776/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Harvard Museum of Natural History\, Oxford Street 26\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T121500
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T153902Z
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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/2026-10-24/
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:20261025T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T170000
DTSTAMP:20261026T040528
CREATED:20260714T143221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T143221Z
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SUMMARY:Pop Quiz: 1776
DESCRIPTION:Step back into the 18th century and put your detective skills to the test! Pop Quiz: 1776 takes you on a four-museum adventure to uncover surprising ways that life at Harvard was both similar to and—or different from —today. Would Harvard students in 1776 have known about the things we see and do today? Take a guess\, then search for specific objects across our four museums—the Harvard Museum of Natural History\, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments—to check your answers. \nPro tip: join us any Sunday–Friday 11:00 am–4:00 pm to access all four museums! \nCheck museum’s website for closure dates.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/pop-quiz-1776/2026-10-25/
LOCATION:Harvard Museum of Natural History\, Oxford Street 26\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T104500
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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/2026-10-25/
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:20261026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T170000
DTSTAMP:20261026T040528
CREATED:20260714T143221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T143221Z
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SUMMARY:Pop Quiz: 1776
DESCRIPTION:Step back into the 18th century and put your detective skills to the test! Pop Quiz: 1776 takes you on a four-museum adventure to uncover surprising ways that life at Harvard was both similar to and—or different from —today. Would Harvard students in 1776 have known about the things we see and do today? Take a guess\, then search for specific objects across our four museums—the Harvard Museum of Natural History\, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments—to check your answers. \nPro tip: join us any Sunday–Friday 11:00 am–4:00 pm to access all four museums! \nCheck museum’s website for closure dates.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/pop-quiz-1776/2026-10-26/
LOCATION:Harvard Museum of Natural History\, Oxford Street 26\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T123000
DTSTAMP:20261026T040528
CREATED:20260421T211033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T165150Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Program: Dirt Detectives: Revolutionary Edition
DESCRIPTION:October is Massachusetts Archaeology Month! Participants become archaeologists as they excavate a mock pit with actual tools of the trade; process reproduction artifacts in a field lab; and analyze unfamiliar objects. This year\, we will focus on how archaeology has enabled us to learn more about life on the farm during the American Revolution. \nAges 5-14 \nNo registrations will be accepted on the day of the program. One adult per family admitted free. \nIt is not a drop-off program – children must be accompanied by an adult. Strollers and backpack carriers are not permitted in the house museums.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/homeschool-program-dirt-detectives-revolutionary-edition/
LOCATION:Historic New England – Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm\, Little’s Lane 5\, Newbury\, Massachusetts\, 01951\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T140000
DTSTAMP:20261026T040528
CREATED:20260506T143629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T150022Z
UID:10010447-1793088000-1793109600@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/2026-10-27/
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:20261027T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T143000
DTSTAMP:20261026T040529
CREATED:20260915T142210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T142210Z
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SUMMARY:The Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up: Celebrating 250 Years: Manufacturing What Matters
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Advanced Manufacturing’s (CAM) Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up is one of the region’s largest manufacturing events and creates opportunities for manufacturers\, startups\, educators\, workforce partners and industry leaders to collaborate\, exchange ideas and help shape the future of manufacturing in Massachusetts.   \nTo honor America’s 250th anniversary\, the 2026 Mash-Up celebrates 250 years of manufacturing innovation in Massachusetts with the theme “Celebrating 250 Years: Manufacturing What Matters.” The theme highlights the people\, ideas and industries that have shaped the Commonwealth’s manufacturing legacy while looking ahead to the innovations that will define its future.  \nLast year’s Mash-Up welcomed more than 2\,000 attendees\, featured more than 90 exhibitors and awarded $4.5 million in grant funding\, showcasing the strength of Massachusetts’ advanced manufacturing ecosystem.   \nSecure your spot today to share best practices\, explore emerging technologies and connect with leaders across the state’s ecosystem. You’ll leave with valuable insights\, meaningful connections and practical resources to support your organization’s goals.  \nRegister here: https://mashupmfg.org/
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-massachusetts-manufacturing-mash-up-celebrating-250-years-manufacturing-what-matters/
LOCATION:Gillette Stadium\, Patriot Place 1\, Foxborough\, Massachusetts\, 02035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Exhibit,Speakers,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM)":MAILTO:manufacturing@masstech.org
GEO:42.0930128;-71.2683034
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T170000
DTSTAMP:20261026T040529
CREATED:20260714T143221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T143221Z
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SUMMARY:Pop Quiz: 1776
DESCRIPTION:Step back into the 18th century and put your detective skills to the test! Pop Quiz: 1776 takes you on a four-museum adventure to uncover surprising ways that life at Harvard was both similar to and—or different from —today. Would Harvard students in 1776 have known about the things we see and do today? Take a guess\, then search for specific objects across our four museums—the Harvard Museum of Natural History\, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments—to check your answers. \nPro tip: join us any Sunday–Friday 11:00 am–4:00 pm to access all four museums! \nCheck museum’s website for closure dates.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/pop-quiz-1776/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:Harvard Museum of Natural History\, Oxford Street 26\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T140000
DTSTAMP:20261026T040529
CREATED:20260506T143629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T150022Z
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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/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave.\, North Andover\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T170000
DTSTAMP:20261026T040529
CREATED:20260714T143221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T143221Z
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SUMMARY:Pop Quiz: 1776
DESCRIPTION:Step back into the 18th century and put your detective skills to the test! Pop Quiz: 1776 takes you on a four-museum adventure to uncover surprising ways that life at Harvard was both similar to and—or different from —today. Would Harvard students in 1776 have known about the things we see and do today? Take a guess\, then search for specific objects across our four museums—the Harvard Museum of Natural History\, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments—to check your answers. \nPro tip: join us any Sunday–Friday 11:00 am–4:00 pm to access all four museums! \nCheck museum’s website for closure dates.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/pop-quiz-1776/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:Harvard Museum of Natural History\, Oxford Street 26\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T140000
DTSTAMP:20261026T040529
CREATED:20260506T143629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T150022Z
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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/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave.\, North Andover\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T170000
DTSTAMP:20261026T040529
CREATED:20260714T143221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T143221Z
UID:10014968-1793264400-1793293200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Pop Quiz: 1776
DESCRIPTION:Step back into the 18th century and put your detective skills to the test! Pop Quiz: 1776 takes you on a four-museum adventure to uncover surprising ways that life at Harvard was both similar to and—or different from —today. Would Harvard students in 1776 have known about the things we see and do today? Take a guess\, then search for specific objects across our four museums—the Harvard Museum of Natural History\, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments—to check your answers. \nPro tip: join us any Sunday–Friday 11:00 am–4:00 pm to access all four museums! \nCheck museum’s website for closure dates.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/pop-quiz-1776/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Harvard Museum of Natural History\, Oxford Street 26\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T140000
DTSTAMP:20261026T040529
CREATED:20260506T143629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T150022Z
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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/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave.\, North Andover\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T170000
DTSTAMP:20261026T040529
CREATED:20260714T143221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T143221Z
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SUMMARY:Pop Quiz: 1776
DESCRIPTION:Step back into the 18th century and put your detective skills to the test! Pop Quiz: 1776 takes you on a four-museum adventure to uncover surprising ways that life at Harvard was both similar to and—or different from —today. Would Harvard students in 1776 have known about the things we see and do today? Take a guess\, then search for specific objects across our four museums—the Harvard Museum of Natural History\, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments—to check your answers. \nPro tip: join us any Sunday–Friday 11:00 am–4:00 pm to access all four museums! \nCheck museum’s website for closure dates.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/pop-quiz-1776/2026-10-30/
LOCATION:Harvard Museum of Natural History\, Oxford Street 26\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T140000
DTSTAMP:20261026T040529
CREATED:20260506T143629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T150022Z
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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/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave.\, North Andover\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T170000
DTSTAMP:20261026T040529
CREATED:20260714T143221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T143221Z
UID:10014970-1793437200-1793466000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Pop Quiz: 1776
DESCRIPTION:Step back into the 18th century and put your detective skills to the test! Pop Quiz: 1776 takes you on a four-museum adventure to uncover surprising ways that life at Harvard was both similar to and—or different from —today. Would Harvard students in 1776 have known about the things we see and do today? Take a guess\, then search for specific objects across our four museums—the Harvard Museum of Natural History\, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\, the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East\, and the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments—to check your answers. \nPro tip: join us any Sunday–Friday 11:00 am–4:00 pm to access all four museums! \nCheck museum’s website for closure dates.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/pop-quiz-1776/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:Harvard Museum of Natural History\, Oxford Street 26\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T121500
DTSTAMP:20261026T040529
CREATED:20260615T153843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T153902Z
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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/2026-10-31/
LOCATION:Robert Gould Shaw & 54th Regiment Monument]\, Tremont Street 139\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Reenactment
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