BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MA250 - ECPv6.5.1.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://massachusetts250.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MA250 REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270522T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T164010 CREATED:20260129T143838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T130326Z UID:10004326-1744534800-1811001600@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Protest and Promise - The American Revolution in Lexington DESCRIPTION:After years of tension between Great Britain and its North American colonies\, a skirmish on the town green in Lexington\, Massachusetts broke long-held bonds and ignited the American Revolutionary War. In an unprecedented moment in 1775\, ordinary people in Lexington made extraordinary choices. An entire community—women\, men\, black\, white\, young\, old\, enslaved\, and free—helped spark a revolution. Two hundred and fifty years later\, Americans continue to remember April 19\, 1775\, as a moment when everyday people shaped history. This exhibition explores the events of April 19\, 1775\, with images\, objects\, and an in-depth look at this watershed event and how it has been remembered. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/protest-and-promise-the-american-revolution-in-lexington/ LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-Media-Template-with-50th-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Rite Masonic Museum &%3B Library":MAILTO:info@srmml.org GEO:42.4367685;-71.2141633 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library 33 Marrett Road Lexington MA 02421 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=33 Marrett Road:geo:-71.2141633,42.4367685 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T164010 CREATED:20250722T170627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T133534Z UID:10001819-1756713600-1756746000@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing DESCRIPTION:Haverhill’s Museum of Printing this summer is featuring broadsides\, essentially posters\, created by local artists to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the “Shot Heard Round the World.”\n“Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing” run through Aug. 30. The exhibition draws inspiration from broadsides that were generated at the beginning of the American Revolution. Just as in 1775\, the contemporary broadsides urge viewers to “awake\, rise\, act.”\nArtists featured include\, Sandra Cardillo\, Megan Cascella\, Barbara Corrigan\, Renee Covalucci\, Deborah Epstein\, Elissa Freud\, Gail Hansen\, Sharon Hayes\, Rebekah Lord Gardiner\, Steve Murakishi\, Susan Murie\, Marie Nolan\, Charles Norris\, Andrew Palladino\, Molly Paul\, Kelli Sacher\, Laurie Sheffield\, Liz Shepherd and Saskia Van Vactor. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/awake-rise-act-contemporary-broadsides-at-the-museum-of-printing/2025-09-01/ LOCATION:Museum of Printing\, 15 Thornton Ave\, Haverhill\, MA\, 01832\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/awake_rise_act-Museum-of-Printing.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Printing":MAILTO:nancy@northofboston.org GEO:42.7727864;-71.1209326 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Printing 15 Thornton Ave Haverhill MA 01832 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15 Thornton Ave:geo:-71.1209326,42.7727864 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T164010 CREATED:20250911T180300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T171952Z UID:10001944-1757151000-1783180800@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings DESCRIPTION:1776 was more than a turning point; it marked the birth of a new world order. A bold line was drawn as ordinary people made extraordinary decisions\, declaring independence from the most powerful empire on earth. Driven by youthful fire\, they believed in the promise of liberty more than they feared the cost of pursuing it.\nHistoric Beverly proudly presents The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings\, a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition of artworks commissioned to illustrate Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Sr.’s landmark book.\nThese paintings are featured in Ken Burns’ upcoming documentary The American Revolution. The exhibit will be on display at the Cabot House from September 6\, 2025 to July 4\, 2026. Tickets are free and open to the public. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-american-revolution-a-story-of-the-war-in-28-paintings/ LOCATION:Historic Beverlys Cabot House\, 117 Cabot Street\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Ranger-Defeats-the-Drake-by-Carlton-T.-Chapman.jpeg GEO:42.5458881;-70.879902 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Historic Beverlys Cabot House 117 Cabot Street Beverly MA 01915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=117 Cabot Street:geo:-70.879902,42.5458881 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T164010 CREATED:20250722T170627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T133534Z UID:10001820-1757318400-1757350800@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing DESCRIPTION:Haverhill’s Museum of Printing this summer is featuring broadsides\, essentially posters\, created by local artists to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the “Shot Heard Round the World.”\n“Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing” run through Aug. 30. The exhibition draws inspiration from broadsides that were generated at the beginning of the American Revolution. Just as in 1775\, the contemporary broadsides urge viewers to “awake\, rise\, act.”\nArtists featured include\, Sandra Cardillo\, Megan Cascella\, Barbara Corrigan\, Renee Covalucci\, Deborah Epstein\, Elissa Freud\, Gail Hansen\, Sharon Hayes\, Rebekah Lord Gardiner\, Steve Murakishi\, Susan Murie\, Marie Nolan\, Charles Norris\, Andrew Palladino\, Molly Paul\, Kelli Sacher\, Laurie Sheffield\, Liz Shepherd and Saskia Van Vactor. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/awake-rise-act-contemporary-broadsides-at-the-museum-of-printing/2025-09-08/ LOCATION:Museum of Printing\, 15 Thornton Ave\, Haverhill\, MA\, 01832\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/awake_rise_act-Museum-of-Printing.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Printing":MAILTO:nancy@northofboston.org GEO:42.7727864;-71.1209326 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Printing 15 Thornton Ave Haverhill MA 01832 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15 Thornton Ave:geo:-71.1209326,42.7727864 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T140000 DTSTAMP:20260525T164010 CREATED:20250727T222426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250727T222426Z UID:10001758-1757422800-1757426400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Gallery Talk: Rebels\, Rights & Revolution: The Adams Family & The Battle of Bunker Hill DESCRIPTION:Join Assistant Editor of the Adams Papers Miriam Liebman for a gallery talk on the exhibition 1775: Rebels\, Rights & Revolution\, which charts major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution. Miriam will discuss the Adams family’s relationship to the Battle of Bunker Hill using related exhibition items. Visitors are invited to explore the rest of the exhibition and ask questions. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/gallery-talk-rebels-rights-revolution-the-adams-family-the-battle-of-bunker-hill/ LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit,Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/1262_View-of-the-Country-round-Boston_panorama_CC.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Historical Society":MAILTO:communications@masshist.org GEO:42.3464046;-71.0898925 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Massachusetts Historical Society Boylston Street 1154 Boston Massachusetts 02215 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boylston Street 1154:geo:-71.0898925,42.3464046 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T164010 CREATED:20250908T181417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T181417Z UID:10003801-1757755800-1789315200@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:The Continental Arsenal at Springfield Exhibit DESCRIPTION:Established by General George Washington and General Henry Knox in 1777\, the Continental Arsenal at Springfield was a critical part of the supply network for the fledgling Continental Army. The enlisted men and officers assigned there fabricated and supplied all manner of military supplies throughout the Revolutionary War. Explore rarely seen collections and historic documents to learn why Henry Knox called this place “one of the most proper spots in America on every account.” URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-continental-arsenal-at-springfield-exhibit/ LOCATION:Springfield Armory National Historic Site\, One Armory Square\, Springfield\, 01105\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Springfield.png ORGANIZER;CN="Springfield Armory National Historic Site":MAILTO:spar_interpretation@nps.gov GEO:42.1073251;-72.5813903 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Springfield Armory National Historic Site One Armory Square Springfield 01105 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=One Armory Square:geo:-72.5813903,42.1073251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T150000 DTSTAMP:20260525T164010 CREATED:20250122T211037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T193551Z UID:10000418-1757854800-1757862000@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:"Spies Among Us" year long exhibit opening on February 6th 2025 DESCRIPTION:“Spies Among Us” will open on Thursday\, February 6th at 10 a.m. during the museum’s first Thursday opening hours. We will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 6th and will be open every Thursday going forward from 10-4. We will also showcase the exhibit during our February Second Sunday Open House on Sunday\, February 9th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. \nThe exhibit will recall the story of General Gage’s spies who visited the Tavern in 1775\, explore examples of espionage on both sides\, and examine the many ways of spying that were used during the American Revolution. \nSpycraft played a pivotal role during the American Revolution\, with both the Continental Army and British forces using intelligence operations to gain strategic advantages. The Golden Ball Tavern and its proprietor Isaac Jones\, played host on a few occasions to British spies sent\, by General Thomas Gage\, to survey the towns that were scattered around the area from Boston to Worcester. This was just one of the British military’s tactics for keeping the Patriots in line. On the American side\, espionage was essential in countering the British military’s superior resources and manpower. \nThe spycraft of the American Revolution was marked by its ingenuity\, the use of civilian networks\, and the blending of military and civilian espionage tactics. Though it was often risky and unreliable\, intelligence-gathering operations played a critical role in the eventual success of the American cause\, allowing the Continental Army to take advantage of British vulnerabilities and ultimately secure victory. \nJoin us as we introduce our new exhibit and our new Thursday opening hours. The museum will continue to be open every second Sunday of the month for our Second Sunday Open House Tours and will now be open every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\nWe look forward to welcoming you! URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/spies-among-us-year-long-exhibit-opening-on-february-6th-2025/2025-09-14/ LOCATION:Golden Ball Tavern Museum\, Boston Post Road 662\, Weston\, Massachusetts\, 02493\, United States CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/General-gages-instructions-page-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Golden Ball Tavern Museum":MAILTO:gbtmuseum@gmail.com 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:20250914T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T150000 DTSTAMP:20260525T164010 CREATED:20250723T145048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T145048Z UID:10001756-1757854800-1757862000@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Benedict Arnold in Danvers DESCRIPTION:Did you know that when Benedict Arnold was still on the Patriots’ side of the Revolution\, he and his troops camped in Danvers? \nOne of the most strategic and daring exploits of the patriot cause during the revolution. Part of the troops encamped in the Town of Danvers on the night of September 14\, 1775\, on their way to Newburyport where they embarked for the Kennebec and their famous march through the pathless wilds of Maine successfully accomplished in spite of formidable obstacles and excessive privations. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/benedict-arnold-in-danvers/ LOCATION:Tapley Memorial Hall\, 13 Page Street\, Danvers\, MA\, 01923\, United States CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit,Reenactment,Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Benedict-Arnold.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Danvers Historical Society":MAILTO:dhs@danvershistory.org GEO:42.5658882;-70.9371886 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Tapley Memorial Hall 13 Page Street Danvers MA 01923 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=13 Page Street:geo:-70.9371886,42.5658882 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T164010 CREATED:20250722T170627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T133534Z UID:10001821-1757923200-1757955600@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing DESCRIPTION:Haverhill’s Museum of Printing this summer is featuring broadsides\, essentially posters\, created by local artists to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the “Shot Heard Round the World.”\n“Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing” run through Aug. 30. The exhibition draws inspiration from broadsides that were generated at the beginning of the American Revolution. Just as in 1775\, the contemporary broadsides urge viewers to “awake\, rise\, act.”\nArtists featured include\, Sandra Cardillo\, Megan Cascella\, Barbara Corrigan\, Renee Covalucci\, Deborah Epstein\, Elissa Freud\, Gail Hansen\, Sharon Hayes\, Rebekah Lord Gardiner\, Steve Murakishi\, Susan Murie\, Marie Nolan\, Charles Norris\, Andrew Palladino\, Molly Paul\, Kelli Sacher\, Laurie Sheffield\, Liz Shepherd and Saskia Van Vactor. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/awake-rise-act-contemporary-broadsides-at-the-museum-of-printing/2025-09-15/ LOCATION:Museum of Printing\, 15 Thornton Ave\, Haverhill\, MA\, 01832\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/awake_rise_act-Museum-of-Printing.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Printing":MAILTO:nancy@northofboston.org GEO:42.7727864;-71.1209326 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Printing 15 Thornton Ave Haverhill MA 01832 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15 Thornton Ave:geo:-71.1209326,42.7727864 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T164010 CREATED:20250911T181557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T141659Z UID:10001954-1758103200-1758124800@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Witness: Hingham in the Age of Revolution DESCRIPTION:As the Nation marks 250 years of independence\, Witness: Hingham in the Age of Revolution explores how one New England town experienced the ideas\, contradictions\, and upheavals of the American Revolution. Through the lives of Hingham’s residents– white and Black\, free and enslaved– this immersive new exhibit traces the ups & downs forging of a nation. \nSpanning from the 1667 Wampatuck Deed to the aftermath of the Revolutionary War\, Witness invites you to confront complex questions at the heart of America’s founding: Who belonged? What was worth fighting for? And what did liberty cost? This exhibit was produced thanks to the generous support of MA250 and the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism. \nPublic Transportation from Boston: Visitors can reach the Hingham Heritage Museum easily by public transit\, with service via the MBTA commuter rail (Greenbush Line to West Hingham Station) or the scenic MBTA ferry from Boston to Hingham Harbor. Call for a pick up when you arrive at the Hingham train platform or ferry dock. \nQuestions? Call (781) 749-7721 or email info@hinghamhistorical.org URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/witness-hingham-in-the-age-of-revolution/ LOCATION:Hingham Heritage Museum\, Main Street 34\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/WITNESS-Hingham-in-the-Age-of-Revolution.jpg GEO:42.2418694;-70.8884264 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hingham Heritage Museum Main Street 34 Hingham MA 02043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 34:geo:-70.8884264,42.2418694 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T164010 CREATED:20250722T170627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T133534Z UID:10001822-1758528000-1758560400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing DESCRIPTION:Haverhill’s Museum of Printing this summer is featuring broadsides\, essentially posters\, created by local artists to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the “Shot Heard Round the World.”\n“Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing” run through Aug. 30. The exhibition draws inspiration from broadsides that were generated at the beginning of the American Revolution. Just as in 1775\, the contemporary broadsides urge viewers to “awake\, rise\, act.”\nArtists featured include\, Sandra Cardillo\, Megan Cascella\, Barbara Corrigan\, Renee Covalucci\, Deborah Epstein\, Elissa Freud\, Gail Hansen\, Sharon Hayes\, Rebekah Lord Gardiner\, Steve Murakishi\, Susan Murie\, Marie Nolan\, Charles Norris\, Andrew Palladino\, Molly Paul\, Kelli Sacher\, Laurie Sheffield\, Liz Shepherd and Saskia Van Vactor. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/awake-rise-act-contemporary-broadsides-at-the-museum-of-printing/2025-09-22/ LOCATION:Museum of Printing\, 15 Thornton Ave\, Haverhill\, MA\, 01832\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/awake_rise_act-Museum-of-Printing.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Printing":MAILTO:nancy@northofboston.org GEO:42.7727864;-71.1209326 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Printing 15 Thornton Ave Haverhill MA 01832 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15 Thornton Ave:geo:-71.1209326,42.7727864 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T164010 CREATED:20250929T203823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T203823Z UID:10003884-1758880800-1763312400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Paginations: Back Bay to the Berkshires: Celebrating 250 Years of Art in Massachusetts DESCRIPTION:Back Bay to the Berkshires: Celebrating 250 Years of Art in Massachusetts looks at some of the artists and artistic innovations associated with the Bay State through their relationship with book illustration\, printing\, and publishing. This display is held in conjunction with MA250 (a celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and the start of the American Revolution) and highlights the revolutionary spirit upon which the state was founded. \nThis display\, free and open to the public\, is drawn from the Clark Art Institute library’s collections and curated by library staff. \nAn Island Garden\, Boston\, Houghton Mifflin\, 1894. Celia Thaxter\, author\, Childe Hassam (born Dorchester\, Massachusetts)\, illustrator \nOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. \nAdmission is always free for members\, students with ID. And children (under 12). General admission is $20. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/paginations-back-bay-to-the-berkshires-celebrating-250-years-of-art-in-massachusetts/ LOCATION:Massachusetts CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/The-Clark-Pagination-9-26-to-11-16-25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T120000 DTSTAMP:20260525T164010 CREATED:20250122T211037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T193551Z UID:10000421-1758967200-1758974400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:"Spies Among Us" year long exhibit opening on February 6th 2025 DESCRIPTION:“Spies Among Us” will open on Thursday\, February 6th at 10 a.m. during the museum’s first Thursday opening hours. We will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 6th and will be open every Thursday going forward from 10-4. We will also showcase the exhibit during our February Second Sunday Open House on Sunday\, February 9th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. \nThe exhibit will recall the story of General Gage’s spies who visited the Tavern in 1775\, explore examples of espionage on both sides\, and examine the many ways of spying that were used during the American Revolution. \nSpycraft played a pivotal role during the American Revolution\, with both the Continental Army and British forces using intelligence operations to gain strategic advantages. The Golden Ball Tavern and its proprietor Isaac Jones\, played host on a few occasions to British spies sent\, by General Thomas Gage\, to survey the towns that were scattered around the area from Boston to Worcester. This was just one of the British military’s tactics for keeping the Patriots in line. On the American side\, espionage was essential in countering the British military’s superior resources and manpower. \nThe spycraft of the American Revolution was marked by its ingenuity\, the use of civilian networks\, and the blending of military and civilian espionage tactics. Though it was often risky and unreliable\, intelligence-gathering operations played a critical role in the eventual success of the American cause\, allowing the Continental Army to take advantage of British vulnerabilities and ultimately secure victory. \nJoin us as we introduce our new exhibit and our new Thursday opening hours. The museum will continue to be open every second Sunday of the month for our Second Sunday Open House Tours and will now be open every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\nWe look forward to welcoming you! URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/spies-among-us-year-long-exhibit-opening-on-february-6th-2025/2025-09-27/ LOCATION:Golden Ball Tavern Museum\, Boston Post Road 662\, Weston\, Massachusetts\, 02493\, United States CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/General-gages-instructions-page-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Golden Ball Tavern Museum":MAILTO:gbtmuseum@gmail.com 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:20250927T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T160000 DTSTAMP:20260525T164010 CREATED:20251017T203954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T203954Z UID:10003876-1758967200-1758988800@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Colonial Faire and Muster of Fyfe & Drum DESCRIPTION:● Sudbury 250 sponsors the Colonial Faire and Muster of Fyfe & Drum with living history demonstrations of life in colonial New England.\n● Join us on the grounds of the historic Longfellow’s Wayside Inn for a full day of music\, muskets\, history\, and fun.\n● 10 AM The Faire opens with a Colonial encampment\, militia and crafts demonstrations\, and contradancing. We expect dozens of colonial and craft vendors and 25 fife and drum corps from across New England and New York. Food is available on the field.\n● 12 PM The Grand Parade of fifes and drums will begin promptly at noon and will be followed directly by a performance by each of the corps attending. The muster is a celebration rather than a competition: The corps are appearing by invitation and attend to share their music and friendship. \nThe Sudbury 250 Committee cordially invites Sudbury residents of all ages to our fall 2025 programs. The events are uniquely Sudbury and deeply rooted in the American Revolution. Each fun and festive program is FREE to the public and offers valuable insight into our nation’s history. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/colonial-faire-and-muster-of-fyfe-drum/ LOCATION:Wayside Inn – 72 Wayside Inn Rd. Sudbury\, MA 01776\, Wayside Inn Road 72\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/colonial-faire-2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sudbury 250 Committee":MAILTO:sudbury250@sudbury.ma.us GEO:42.3572337;-71.4739235 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wayside Inn – 72 Wayside Inn Rd. Sudbury MA 01776 Wayside Inn Road 72 Sudbury MA 01776 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Wayside Inn Road 72:geo:-71.4739235,42.3572337 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T120000 DTSTAMP:20260525T164010 CREATED:20250923T142200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T142200Z UID:10003860-1758970800-1758974400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Gallery Tour\, "Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington" DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library is celebrating its 50th anniversary with special gallery talks\, engaging lectures\, and exhibitions drawn from our rich collections. Our gallery exhibition “Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington” examines how an entire community—women\, men\, black\, white\, young\, old\, enslaved\, and free—helped spark a revolution. Join museum staff this Saturday September 27 for a free gallery tour of this exhibition! URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/gallery-tour-protest-promise-the-american-revolution-in-lexington-3/ LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Commemoration,Exhibit,Women's History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Social-Media-Template-with-50th.png ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Rite Masonic Museum &%3B Library":MAILTO:info@srmml.org GEO:42.4367685;-71.2141633 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library 33 Marrett Road Lexington MA 02421 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=33 Marrett Road:geo:-71.2141633,42.4367685 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T150000 DTSTAMP:20260525T164010 CREATED:20251024T163332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T163332Z UID:10003863-1758970800-1758985200@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Presidential Pets Party DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a day full of activities for the whole family\, all pet-themed and all fun! \n-Try out pet-inspired maker activities\n-Discover which historical White House pet best matches your personality\n-Make a wearable mask of your animal pet\n-Attend a pet-centered State Dinner\nand more! \nPlease note: We love your pets\, but only service animals allowed. \nAll activities are free with paid admission. Youths ages 17 and under are free. Multiple additional discount options are always available\, including student\, military\, senior\, and EBT. \nGetting to the JFK Library\nParking is free at the JFK Library. \nA Paul Revere shuttle bus will be running from the JFK/UMass MBTA stop on the Red Line to the JFK Library. \nSensory Flexibility\nAdaptive maker activities and a Flexible Calming Space will be available for anyone who needs a break at any time. This is an inclusive program and people both with and without disabilities are always welcomed. \nSecurity\nTo make your experience safe and enjoyable\, the JFK Library takes the safety and security of all guests\, staff\, and visitors seriously. Upon entry to this federal building\, all visitors must pass through a security check with a metal detector. All bags will be searched by Security Officers upon entry. See our FAQ for more details. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/presidential-pets-party/ LOCATION:John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02125\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Presidential-Pets-Party-1544-x-600-px-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum":MAILTO:kennedy.programs@jfklfoundation.org GEO:42.3130539;-71.0332151 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T164010 CREATED:20250722T170627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T133534Z UID:10001823-1759132800-1759165200@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing DESCRIPTION:Haverhill’s Museum of Printing this summer is featuring broadsides\, essentially posters\, created by local artists to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the “Shot Heard Round the World.”\n“Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing” run through Aug. 30. The exhibition draws inspiration from broadsides that were generated at the beginning of the American Revolution. Just as in 1775\, the contemporary broadsides urge viewers to “awake\, rise\, act.”\nArtists featured include\, Sandra Cardillo\, Megan Cascella\, Barbara Corrigan\, Renee Covalucci\, Deborah Epstein\, Elissa Freud\, Gail Hansen\, Sharon Hayes\, Rebekah Lord Gardiner\, Steve Murakishi\, Susan Murie\, Marie Nolan\, Charles Norris\, Andrew Palladino\, Molly Paul\, Kelli Sacher\, Laurie Sheffield\, Liz Shepherd and Saskia Van Vactor. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/awake-rise-act-contemporary-broadsides-at-the-museum-of-printing/2025-09-29/ LOCATION:Museum of Printing\, 15 Thornton Ave\, Haverhill\, MA\, 01832\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/awake_rise_act-Museum-of-Printing.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Printing":MAILTO:nancy@northofboston.org GEO:42.7727864;-71.1209326 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Printing 15 Thornton Ave Haverhill MA 01832 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15 Thornton Ave:geo:-71.1209326,42.7727864 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR