BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MA250 - ECPv6.5.1.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:MA250 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T141500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T041344 CREATED:20260305T193440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T193440Z UID:10007182-1773584100-1773590400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Deborah Sampson Gannett: Reflections on her Revolutionary War Experiences DESCRIPTION:Julia Getz\, actor and educator will portray Deborah Sampson the Massachusetts State Heroine as she describes her life as Continental Soldier Robert Shurtlieff. She was a woman\, prohibited from fighting for her country\, who risked imprisonment and dishonor to do so. She will be joined by a small company of Minutemen in full costume. The material is based on the speech she gave when she toured Massachusetts\, New Hampshire and New York in 1802\, along with her experiences recounted in her own words in the 1866 version of Hermann Mann’s “The Female Review ” originally published in 1797. The 1866 version edited by Adam Vinton contains Deborah Sampson’s rewritten descriptions of her impressive exploits. They describe an unusual woman who is now is the Official Heroine of the Commonwealth. Her story is a powerful example of courage\, ingenuity and a fight for recognition in a world that often-denied women their place in history. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/deborah-sampson-gannett-reflections-on-her-revolutionary-war-experiences/ LOCATION:Sharon Historical Society\, High Street 16\, Sharon\, MA\, 02067\, United States CATEGORIES:Drama,July 4th,Women's History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/DebSampsonSHSMarch162026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sharon Historical Society":MAILTO:programs@sharonhistorical.org GEO:42.1242199;-71.1770363 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sharon Historical Society High Street 16 Sharon MA 02067 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=High Street 16:geo:-71.1770363,42.1242199 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T041344 CREATED:20250630T181553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T181553Z UID:10001535-1751742000-1751749200@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Writing a Revolution: The Letters of John & Abigail Adams 1773-1776 DESCRIPTION:From the “destruction of the tea” to the Declaration of Independence\, witness the founding of a nation through the eyes of one of colonial America’s most iconic couples. John Adams will take part as a delegate in the First and Second Continental Congresses in Philadelphia\, while his wife\, Abigail\, remains in Massachusetts as the American Revolution begins. Their correspondence allows a window into the conflicts\, the struggles of the people\, the tedious nature of the Congress\, and a loving marriage. \nAs we approach the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026\, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will be commemorating many other historic events along the way. The letters of John and Abigail Adams reflect their lived experiences through this tumultuous time and allows us to witness history in the making.\nAbigail’s Tea Room provides an intimate setting of this performance geared towards adults and older children. \nBeer\, wine\, colonially inspired cocktails\, an assortment of cookies and scones available for purchase. \nRun time is two hours with short intermission URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/writing-a-revolution-the-letters-of-john-abigail-adams-1773-1776/ LOCATION:Abigail’s Tea Room at The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum\, Congress Street 306\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Drama,July 4th ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/FB-Writing-a-Revolution-BTPSM-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Tea Party Ships &%3B Museum":MAILTO:jgeorge@bostonteapartyships.com GEO:42.3516509;-71.050212 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Abigail’s Tea Room at The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Congress Street 306 Boston Massachusetts 02210 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Congress Street 306:geo:-71.050212,42.3516509 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T041344 CREATED:20250610T152750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T152750Z UID:10001489-1751709600-1751727600@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Headquarters of a Revolution: The 250th Anniversary of Washington’s Arrival in Cambridge DESCRIPTION:Explore the people\, ideas\, and questions that shaped General George Washington’s first revolutionary headquarters 250 years ago this July. Choose your path through this free\, all-ages event featuring historic house and outdoor walking tours with J.L. Bell; family activities; talks by historians; living historians portraying George Washington\, William Lee\, and Martha Washington; Cambridge Open Archives\, a Story Walk\, and more. \nThe house at 105 Brattle Street\, now Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site\, served as Washington’s first military headquarters of the American Revolution from July 1775-March 1776. Headquarters was a testing ground for many of the ideals\, institutions\, and questions that still define our country. This event will reveal Cambridge Headquarters as a complex hub of revolutionary activity\, where generals\, enslaved people\, paid laborers\, poets\, Indigenous diplomats\, politicians\, self-emancipated families\, and soldiers shaped history. \nComplete event schedule at https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=27412F86-EA01-B8BE-5DD9CFDA6A02B76A. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/headquarters-of-a-revolution-the-250th-anniversary-of-washingtons-arrival-in-cambridge/ LOCATION:Longfellow House-Washington Headquarters\, Brattle Street 105\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MA-250-July-5.png ORGANIZER;CN="National Park Service":MAILTO:mark_powell@nps.gov GEO:42.377391;-71.1264099 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Longfellow House-Washington Headquarters Brattle Street 105 Cambridge Massachusetts 02138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Brattle Street 105:geo:-71.1264099,42.377391 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T041344 CREATED:20250627T183558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250627T183558Z UID:10001547-1751648400-1751662800@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:2025 Fall River Fourth of July Waterfront Celebration DESCRIPTION:The City of Fall River’s Fourth of July Waterfront Celebration is taking place on Friday\, July 4th\, 2025. \nThere will be music and food trucks kicking off the celebration at 5:00pm at Heritage State Park\, Senator Thomas Norton City Pier\, and Veterans Memorial Bicentennial Park.. The fireworks over the Taunton River will begin at 9:00pm. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/2025-fall-river-fourth-of-july-waterfront-celebration/ LOCATION:DCR Fall River Heritage State Park\, Water Street 5\, Fall River\, MA\, 02721\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,July 4th ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/City-of-Fall-River-July-4th.jpg GEO:41.7039998;-71.1630117 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=DCR Fall River Heritage State Park Water Street 5 Fall River MA 02721 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Water Street 5:geo:-71.1630117,41.7039998 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T160000 DTSTAMP:20260421T041344 CREATED:20250530T143746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T143746Z UID:10001454-1751623200-1751644800@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:4th of July at Norman Rockwell Museum DESCRIPTION:In collaboration with The Guthrie Center\, Norman Rockwell Museum will celebrate American independence and democracy with a day of programming. Listen to a public recitation of the Declaration of Independence read by Berkshire County community leaders and residents. Enjoy live music from folk singer Doug Mishkin and Annie and Abe Guthrie. Experience Norman Rockwell’s iconic Four Freedoms and Civil Rights paintings with special gallery talks (Spanish also available). Holiday-themed artmaking activities. Bring your picnic blanket and spend the afternoon enjoying the music and the beautiful Berkshire views. \nFree with admission. Public reading and afternoon music is open to everyone. Picnic lunches are available for purchase at the Museum’s Terrace Café. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/4th-of-july-at-norman-rockwell-museum/ LOCATION:Norman Rockwell Museum\, Glendale Road 9\, Stockbridge\, Massachusetts\, 01262\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Drama,July 4th ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_1334-scaled.jpg 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250704 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250705 DTSTAMP:20260421T041344 CREATED:20250602T150132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T160005Z UID:10001458-1751587200-1751673599@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:July 4th DESCRIPTION:1. Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular \nMassachusetts’ biggest Independence Day Celebration takes place at Boston’s Charles River Esplanade. The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular is a must-see event if you live near the city. This year’s celebration features music by LeAnn Rimes\, Leslie Odom\, Jr and Bell Bi DeVoe and the spectacular Boston Pops. BSO https://www.bso.org/boston-pops-fireworks-spectacular \n2. Plymouth 4th of July \nPlymouth hosts an all-day Plymouth 4th of July celebration on July 4th beginning with a 5K road race\, a colorful holiday parade\, food trucks\, and a concert by the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra. The jaw-dropping fireworks display takes place at DCR Pilgrim Memorial State Park at around 9:15 p.m.  July 4th in America’s Hometown! https://seeplymouth.com/annual-events/july-4th-in-americas-hometown/ \n3. Star Spangled Springfield \nStar Spangled Springfield has been going strong since 1991. This family-friendly celebration takes place in 2025 on the Fourth from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Come to Riverfront Park for an evening of music\, entertainers\, food\, and fun. The fireworks launch at 9:30 p.m. and are free to view. https://explorewesternmass.com/event/independence-day-star-spangled-springfield-fireworks-2-4/ \n4. Salem’s July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza \nThe patriotic fun in Salem takes place at Salem’s July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza at the Salem Maritime National Historic Site. Children’s activities kick off the celebration at 4 p.m. and are followed by some fantastic live music\, opening ceremonies\, a concert by the 40-piece Hillyer Festival Orchestra\, and a fireworks extravaganza starting at 9:15 p.m. There is no fee to view the fireworks and concert. \n5. Fall River Fireworks Display \nFor a unique fireworks experience\, be sure to attend the Fall River Fireworks Display celebration at Battleship Cove in Fall River. During this special event\, you will be able to view the colorful sky from the deck of the battleship USS Massachusetts.  https://allevents.in/fall-river-ma/fourth-of-july \n6. Amherst Independence Day Fireworks And Celebration 2025 \nThe town of Amherst will be celebrating America’s birthday early this year. Amherst Independence Day Fireworks and Celebration 2025 will take place on July 3 at UMass Amherst’s McGuirk Alumni Stadium. The fun starts at 6 p.m. with lawn games\, live entertainment\, and food trucks. Fireworks begin at dusk. This event is free (including parking) for all.  https://www.amherstma.gov/3844/Independence-Day-Celebration \n7. Falmouth Fireworks \nThe Falmouth Fireworks celebration is considered one of the most spectacular displays in all of the nation! This magnificent volunteer-run event takes place on the Fourth at 8:30 p.m. at Falmouth Heights Beach. Attending this classic oceanfront event is always a great way to kick off a summer on the Cape. https://falmouthfireworks.org/ URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/july-4th/ LOCATION:Massachusetts CATEGORIES:July 4th ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/04A2746-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR