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SUMMARY:Dedication of Agawam’s Liberty Tree
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by\, and in remembrance of Boston’s original Liberty Tree – and those found throughout the colonies in the years leading up to\, and during\, the war for independence – and in recognition of the UNITED STATES SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL\, the Agawam Historical Association will dedicate an American Elm on the grounds of the historic Thomas Smith House\, so that it may inspire future generations of patriots as we endeavor toward a MORE PERFECT UNION.  \ndedication | house tours | refreshments \n• National anthem sung by Chelsea Casamento\, Agawam High School Chamber Choir member\n• 25th Continental Regiment Color Guard & musket salute \nThe c. 1757 Thomas Smith House and 1920 Delmore Hawthorne Garage will be open for tours. \nAgawam’s Liberty Tree was generously donated and planted by Cascio Company \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/dedication-of-agawams-liberty-tree/
LOCATION:Thomas Smith House\, North West Street 251\, Agawam\, Massachusetts\, 01030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000
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SUMMARY:South Shore History Symposium: The Revolution\, Independence\, and the South Shore
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the “Backroads of the South Shore\,” a consortium of 20 non-profit organizations operating in 12 towns from Weymouth to Plymouth\, this year’s South Shore History Symposium will once again feature presentations from five prominent local historians. In keeping with the 250th commemorations of 1776\, the symposium will focus on “The Revolution\, Independence\, and the South Shore.” \n9:15 a.m. Welcoming Remarks\, Donna Curtin\, Back Roads of the South Shore Chair and Executive Director of Pilgrim Hall Museum\n9:20 a.m. Privateers and Warships of Plymouth Bay during the Revolution\, Patrick Browne\, Executive Director of Plymouth Antiquarian Society\n10:00 a.m. George Partridge—Duxborough’s Zealous Patriot and Bigwig of the Revolution\, Tony Kelso\, Duxbury Town Historian\n10:40 a.m. Hingham’s Black Revolutionaries: Stories of Service on the Battlefield and Home Front\, Paula Bagger\, Hingham Historical Society\n11:30 a.m. To Declare for Independence: South Shore Town Meetings in Revolutionary Massachusetts\, Stephen C. O’Neill\, Director\, Hanover Historical Society & Director\, Dyer Memorial Library\n12:10 p.m. “Trill forth harmonious ditty”: Music of the American Revolution\, Dr. Anne C. Mason\, Curator\, Pilgrim Hall Museum \nFor Tickets\, please Check the Event Website. Or\, contact info@plymouthantiquarian.org or call the Plymouth Antiquarian Society at (508) 746-0012.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/south-shore-history-symposium-the-revolution-independence-and-the-south-shore/
LOCATION:The Spire Center for the Performing Arts\, Court Street 25 1/2\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T000000
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CREATED:20240628T003718Z
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SUMMARY:National DAR Plaque Dedication
DESCRIPTION:The program has been established to honor the memory of the men and women with whom we have sacred compact to ennsure that these United States of America continue as a goverment of the people\, by the people\, for the people.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/national-dar-plaque-dedication-2/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Memorial
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T010343
CREATED:20260130T171355Z
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SUMMARY:Dorchester Heights Remembrance Illumination
DESCRIPTION:Come together for an evening of remembrance at Dorchester Heights. This luminaria event invites visitors to pause\, reflect\, and connect with a turning point in the American Revolution. Two thousand luminaria will illuminate the fully restored national landmark to honor the legacy of Evacuation Day\, which marks the end of the Siege of Boston. \nAs you walk through the grounds\, consider the thousands of lives affected by the siege; from the Continental Army soldiers who fortified and held this hill for the cause liberty to the Boston residents who persevered under occupation and uncertainty. \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/dorchester-heights-remembrance-illumination/
LOCATION:Dorchester Heights Monument and Grounds\, 95R G St\, Boston\, 02127\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T140000
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SUMMARY:Burial Hill Tour Series – Revolutionary Connections
DESCRIPTION:The Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum announce their continuing partnership in a free public tour series of Plymouth’s historic Burial Hill for the 2025 season. Each first Saturday of the month a thematic tour of the ancient burying ground will reveal facets of Plymouth’s evolving story over generations. This year honors the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with a series theme of “Revolutionary Connections.” Each monthly tour highlights the Revolutionary era in Plymouth with insights into South Shore connections to America’s contest for independence. Presenters include local historians and authors who share their expertise on a range of topics\, highlighting art\, history\, and culture atop the open-air history museum in the heart of downtown Plymouth\, Burial Hill. \nSevere weather may cancel tour. Stay up to date with us on our Facebook page and visit pilgrimhall.org or plymouthantiquarian.org for more information on the continuing Burial Hill tour series.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/burial-hill-tour-series-revolutionary-connections/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Plymouth Burial Hill Cemetery\, Town Square 19\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors,Speakers
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GEO:41.9554698;-70.6649745
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T230000
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SUMMARY:250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball Plymouth
DESCRIPTION:250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball in Plymouth\, MA. In conjunction with a Marine cake cutting ceremony\, there will be a showcasing of Plymouth’s connection to the Continental and Privateer Marines of the Revolutionary War by reenactors. From the first Continental Marine Recruiter in Plymouth 1776\, Lieutenant Seth Chapin. To Plymouth’s own Continental Marine Lieutenant James Warren Jr\, who served aboard the USS Alliance until wounded in May 1781. He is also the son of James Warren and Mercy Otis Warren. Then the Privateer Marines who perished aboard the General Arnold in a storm in Plymouth Bay on Christmas 1778. This event is a collaboration between the Marine Corps League Detachment 1306 in Plymouth and Volunteers of America Massachusetts in Plymouth. Guest of Honor for this Marine Corps Birthday Ball will be Lieutenant Colonel Robert H. Barrow USMC Ret.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/250th-marine-corps-birthday-ball-plymouth/
LOCATION:Hotel 1620\, Water Street 180\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marine Corps League Detachment 1306 Plymouth":MAILTO:plymouthmarinecorpsball@gmail.com
GEO:41.9614721;-70.6703647
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T140000
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SUMMARY:Burial Hill Tour Series – Revolutionary Connections
DESCRIPTION:The Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum announce their continuing partnership in a free public tour series of Plymouth’s historic Burial Hill for the 2025 season. Each first Saturday of the month a thematic tour of the ancient burying ground will reveal facets of Plymouth’s evolving story over generations. This year honors the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with a series theme of “Revolutionary Connections.” Each monthly tour highlights the Revolutionary era in Plymouth with insights into South Shore connections to America’s contest for independence. Presenters include local historians and authors who share their expertise on a range of topics\, highlighting art\, history\, and culture atop the open-air history museum in the heart of downtown Plymouth\, Burial Hill. \nSevere weather may cancel tour. Stay up to date with us on our Facebook page and visit pilgrimhall.org or plymouthantiquarian.org for more information on the continuing Burial Hill tour series.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/burial-hill-tour-series-revolutionary-connections/2025-11-01/
LOCATION:Plymouth Burial Hill Cemetery\, Town Square 19\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T140000
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SUMMARY:Burial Hill Tour Series – Revolutionary Connections
DESCRIPTION:The Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum announce their continuing partnership in a free public tour series of Plymouth’s historic Burial Hill for the 2025 season. Each first Saturday of the month a thematic tour of the ancient burying ground will reveal facets of Plymouth’s evolving story over generations. This year honors the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with a series theme of “Revolutionary Connections.” Each monthly tour highlights the Revolutionary era in Plymouth with insights into South Shore connections to America’s contest for independence. Presenters include local historians and authors who share their expertise on a range of topics\, highlighting art\, history\, and culture atop the open-air history museum in the heart of downtown Plymouth\, Burial Hill. \nSevere weather may cancel tour. Stay up to date with us on our Facebook page and visit pilgrimhall.org or plymouthantiquarian.org for more information on the continuing Burial Hill tour series.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/burial-hill-tour-series-revolutionary-connections/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:Plymouth Burial Hill Cemetery\, Town Square 19\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T140000
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SUMMARY:Burial Hill Tour Series – Revolutionary Connections
DESCRIPTION:The Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum announce their continuing partnership in a free public tour series of Plymouth’s historic Burial Hill for the 2025 season. Each first Saturday of the month a thematic tour of the ancient burying ground will reveal facets of Plymouth’s evolving story over generations. This year honors the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with a series theme of “Revolutionary Connections.” Each monthly tour highlights the Revolutionary era in Plymouth with insights into South Shore connections to America’s contest for independence. Presenters include local historians and authors who share their expertise on a range of topics\, highlighting art\, history\, and culture atop the open-air history museum in the heart of downtown Plymouth\, Burial Hill. \nSevere weather may cancel tour. Stay up to date with us on our Facebook page and visit pilgrimhall.org or plymouthantiquarian.org for more information on the continuing Burial Hill tour series.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/burial-hill-tour-series-revolutionary-connections/2025-09-06/
LOCATION:Plymouth Burial Hill Cemetery\, Town Square 19\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T140000
DTSTAMP:20260504T010343
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SUMMARY:Burial Hill Tour Series – Revolutionary Connections
DESCRIPTION:The Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum announce their continuing partnership in a free public tour series of Plymouth’s historic Burial Hill for the 2025 season. Each first Saturday of the month a thematic tour of the ancient burying ground will reveal facets of Plymouth’s evolving story over generations. This year honors the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with a series theme of “Revolutionary Connections.” Each monthly tour highlights the Revolutionary era in Plymouth with insights into South Shore connections to America’s contest for independence. Presenters include local historians and authors who share their expertise on a range of topics\, highlighting art\, history\, and culture atop the open-air history museum in the heart of downtown Plymouth\, Burial Hill. \nSevere weather may cancel tour. Stay up to date with us on our Facebook page and visit pilgrimhall.org or plymouthantiquarian.org for more information on the continuing Burial Hill tour series.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/burial-hill-tour-series-revolutionary-connections/2025-08-02/
LOCATION:Plymouth Burial Hill Cemetery\, Town Square 19\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T140000
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SUMMARY:Burial Hill Tour Series – Revolutionary Connections
DESCRIPTION:The Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum announce their continuing partnership in a free public tour series of Plymouth’s historic Burial Hill for the 2025 season. Each first Saturday of the month a thematic tour of the ancient burying ground will reveal facets of Plymouth’s evolving story over generations. This year honors the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with a series theme of “Revolutionary Connections.” Each monthly tour highlights the Revolutionary era in Plymouth with insights into South Shore connections to America’s contest for independence. Presenters include local historians and authors who share their expertise on a range of topics\, highlighting art\, history\, and culture atop the open-air history museum in the heart of downtown Plymouth\, Burial Hill. \nSevere weather may cancel tour. Stay up to date with us on our Facebook page and visit pilgrimhall.org or plymouthantiquarian.org for more information on the continuing Burial Hill tour series.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/burial-hill-tour-series-revolutionary-connections/2025-07-05/
LOCATION:Plymouth Burial Hill Cemetery\, Town Square 19\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors,Speakers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250618
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T132653Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Flag Garden
DESCRIPTION:More than 1\,500 flags (American and British) will be placed in the Flag Garden. \nHosts: The National Parks of Boston
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/memorial-flag-garden/
LOCATION:Bunker Hill Monument\, Monument Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Parks of Boston":MAILTO:mark_powell@nps.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T010343
CREATED:20250521T133124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T133124Z
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SUMMARY:Sun Battle of Bunker Hill Flag Raising + Veteran Wreath
DESCRIPTION:The Bunker Hill flag will be raised at the Monument followed by a speaking ceremony to recognize and honor the service and sacrifice of Charlestown veterans. Coffee and treats will be served. \nInvited Guests: Bunker Hill Parade Chief Marshal James Chambers + General Ralph Rizzo \nHosts: The National Parks of Boston\, Bunker Hill Associates
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/sun-battle-of-bunker-hill-flag-raising-veteran-wreath/
LOCATION:Bunker Hill Monument\, Monument Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bunker Hill Associates":MAILTO:BunkerHillAssociates@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T010343
CREATED:20250418T143522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T143522Z
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SUMMARY:Liberty Pole Day in Duxbury
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time to experience the life of a soldier in the American Revolution at a military encampment and living history day on Saturday\, May 3 between noon and 4 p.m. at the Alden House Historic Site. The reenactment is part of Out to See Duxbury\, a community-wide celebration of Duxbury’s rich cultural and educational heritage. \nJoin reenactors from Colonel Bailey’s 2nd Massachusetts Regiment for military drills\, music\, and living history demonstrations. Explore blacksmithing\, colonial foodways\, linen and wool spinning demonstrations\, activities for kids\, tours of Alden House and much more. \nThere will also be a re-enactment of Duxbury’s 1775 “Council of War\,” showcasing three tumultuous days in April of 1775\, following the Battles of Lexington and Concord 250 years ago\, as Duxbury leaders determined their military response to the opening days of the war. \nAdmission is free; it is funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati. Out to See Duxbury is sponsored by the Duxbury Community Collaborative.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/liberty-pole-day-in-duxbury/
LOCATION:Alden House Historic Site\, Alden Street 105\, Duxbury\, MA\, 02332\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Reenactment
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GEO:42.0453269;-70.6855863
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T010343
CREATED:20250403T180555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T175627Z
UID:10001291-1745319600-1745323200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Naturalization Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:On April 19th\, 1775\, Lexington’s town common made history as the site of the first shot of the Revolutionary War. From that war\, a new country was born. Now\, 250 years later\, we welcome a group of aspiring Americans to this historic ground as they are formally naturalized as American citizens and become a part of our colorful national tapestry. This event is open to the public\, but seating is extremely limited.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/naturalization-ceremony/
LOCATION:Lexington Battle Green\, Lexington Battle Green\, Lexington\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Event,Memorial
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ORGANIZER;CN="lex250":MAILTO:lex250@jgrp.net
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T010343
CREATED:20250403T180859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T172416Z
UID:10001305-1745240400-1745254800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Arrival of Paul Revere & William Dawes on Horseback from Boston at Hastings Park
DESCRIPTION:Every year on Patriot’s Day\, the National Lancers reenact the rides of Paul Revere and William Dawes. \nPaul Revere leaves on horseback from the North End\, Boston and William Dawes on horseback leaves from John Elliot Square\, 10 Putnam St.\, Roxbury\, warning the people while on their way to Lexington of the pending arrival of the British Regulars. They arrive separately after Revere travels through Charlestown\, Somerville\, Medford and Arlington. While Dawes travels through Roxbury\, Brookline\, Cambridge and Arlington en route to Lexington.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/arrival-of-paul-revere-william-dawes-on-horseback-from-boston-at-hastings-park/
LOCATION:Hastings Park\, 10 Lincoln St\, Lexington\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors,Reenactment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T010343
CREATED:20250402T174402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T175848Z
UID:10001285-1745233200-1745254800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Black History at the Hancock-Clarke House
DESCRIPTION:The Hancock-Clarke House holds a unique role as the only site of enslavement open to the public in Lexington. Inside the museum\, learn about Jack and Dinah\, two individuals enslaved by the Hancock family. Outside\, in partnership with the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington\, meet local researchers who are working to put Lexington’s 18th century Black history on the map. Learn more about this vibrant and interconnected community\, from the Burdoos who lived free in town in the 17th century\, to the Chessors who helped the Clarke family spin flax\, to the Barbodoeses\, who became abolitionists.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/black-history-at-the-hancock-clarke-house-2/
LOCATION:Hancock-Clarke House\, 36 Hancock Street\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Celebration,Event,Memorial
ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Historical Society":MAILTO:lex250@jgrp.net
GEO:42.4536374;-71.2285386
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hancock-Clarke House 36 Hancock Street Lexington 02420 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=36 Hancock Street:geo:-71.2285386,42.4536374
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T100000
DTSTAMP:20260504T010343
CREATED:20250402T174344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T174344Z
UID:10001284-1745227800-1745229600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Ye Ole Burial Ground Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:This is the ceremony that we normally do after the reenactment is over. We will lay a wreath at the grave of the British Soldier as well as Captain Parker’s Memorial along with 2 musket volley’s.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/ye-ole-burial-ground-ceremony-2/
LOCATION:Ye Ole Burial Ground\, Ye Ole Burial Ground\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Event,Memorial
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Minute Men":MAILTO:lex250@jgrp.net
GEO:42.3750122;-71.1198663
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ye Ole Burial Ground Ye Ole Burial Ground Lexington 02420 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Ye Ole Burial Ground:geo:-71.1198663,42.3750122
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T093000
DTSTAMP:20260504T010343
CREATED:20250206T213430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T213430Z
UID:10000936-1745224200-1745227800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:North Bridge Program (Minute Man NHP)
DESCRIPTION:Commemorate Patriots’ Day with a National Park Service program marking the “shot heard round the world.” \nOn April 19\, 1775 British Regular soldiers search the town of Concord\, Massachusetts for stockpiles of illegal military supplies. When nearly 200 Regulars crossed Concord’s North Bridge and headed for the farm of militia Colonel James Barrett\, they left 96 men to guard the important river crossing. Meanwhile\, hundreds of local militia soldiers gathered on the hillside opposing the bridge. Those soldiers from Concord\, Lincoln\, Acton\, Bedford\, Westford\, and elsewhere watched as the British searched their homes and eventually lit fires to burn military supplies. Afraid the Regulars would burn the town\, the militia decided to act. They marched down the long causeway to a confrontation with British Soldiers guarding the bridge and ignited the American Revolution. Join Park Rangers as they mark the 250th Anniversary with a special ranger walk in the footsteps of those minute men and militia. \n8:30 am- Special Ranger Walk begins at the North Bridge Visitor Center \nParking:\nCheck back soon for more details. \nThis event is co-sponsored by Friends of Minute Man National Park
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/north-bridge-program-minute-man-nhp/
LOCATION:Minute Man National Historical Park\, 74 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors,Reenactment,Speakers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T140000
DTSTAMP:20260504T010343
CREATED:20250402T171005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T181908Z
UID:10001258-1745200800-1745244000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Daughters of the American Revolution Wreath Laying Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lexington Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and members of the Lexington Minutemen Company at a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Revolutionary War Memorial on the Battle Green which honors the 8 lives lost in the Battle of Lexington on April 19\, 1775.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/daughters-of-the-american-revolution-wreath-laying-ceremony/
LOCATION:Revolutionary War Memorial on the Lexington Battle Green\, 1625 Massachusetts Ave.\, Lexington\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Memorial
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution":MAILTO:regent@lexingtondar.com
GEO:42.444077;-71.216452
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Revolutionary War Memorial on the Lexington Battle Green 1625 Massachusetts Ave. Lexington 02421 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1625 Massachusetts Ave.:geo:-71.216452,42.444077
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250420T143000
DTSTAMP:20260504T010343
CREATED:20250409T171044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T171044Z
UID:10001283-1745150400-1745159400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:il Casale Lexington Live Jazz Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Located in the heart of Lexington Center\, il Casale Lexington will be offering its weekly live jazz brunch with Ethan K. Jazz Duo on Sunday\, April 20th from 12-2:30pm. The live music will draw from a vast catalog of jazz standards\, as well as bossa nova and popular classics from the seventies\, which was during the time that The Battle of Lexington was fought in 1775. Offering equal parts traditional Italian cuisine and exclusive family classics\, brunch highlights will include Egg and Cheese Panini on a scali roll with choice of garden salad or fries; Caprese Omelet featuring an egg omelet\, tomatoes\, basil\, mozzarella with a side of arugula cherry tomato salad\, grilled bread; Eggs in Purgatory featuring three eggs poached in spicy tomato sauce\, angel hair\, garlic\, basil\, grilled pugliese bread; and Spaghetti Ai Frutti Di Mare with shrimp\, mussels\, white wine saffron broth\, garlic\, and parsley. All brunch items can be accompanied by a range of mocktails and cocktails including specialty revolutionary rum-inspired cocktails for the occasion. Reservations can be made on Resy.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/il-casale-lexington-live-jazz-brunch/
LOCATION:il Casale Lexington\, 1727 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Event,Memorial
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ORGANIZER;CN="il Casale Lexington":MAILTO:lex250@jgrp.net
GEO:42.4473151;-71.2266447
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=il Casale Lexington 1727 Massachusetts Ave Lexington 02420 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1727 Massachusetts Ave:geo:-71.2266447,42.4473151
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T010343
CREATED:20250402T174223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T180143Z
UID:10001282-1745060400-1745065800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Battle Green Rededication
DESCRIPTION:After the 250th Battle of Lexington Anniversary Reenactment\, the morning will pivot to an exciting and never-before-seen Patriotic Performance and demonstration by the U.S. Army Military District of Washington\, in a stunning audio/visual event meant to pay homage to America’s fight for liberty from 1775 to the present day.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/battle-green-rededication/
LOCATION:Lexington Battle Green\, Lexington Battle Green\, Lexington\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lex250":MAILTO:lex250@jgrp.net
GEO:42.4469772;-71.2245428
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lexington Battle Green Lexington Battle Green Lexington 02421 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lexington Battle Green:geo:-71.2245428,42.4469772
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T110000
DTSTAMP:20260504T010343
CREATED:20250328T162653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T191012Z
UID:10001211-1745056800-1745060400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:East Longmeadow Celebrates the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, April 19 at 10 a.m.\, East Longmeadow will celebrate the anniversary of the American Revolution with a ceremony on the lawn in front of Town Hall. \nThe American Legion will parade from their Legion Hall and the Historical Commission will remember the minutemen who lived in what would become our town and others who served the American cause in the Revolution.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/east-longmeadow-celebrates-the-revolution/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Memorial,Outdoors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T010343
CREATED:20250113T221210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T174709Z
UID:10000330-1745053200-1745082000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Battle Road - Minute Man National Historical Park
DESCRIPTION:This is the signature living history event at Minute Man National Historical Park\, featuring hundreds of volunteer reenactors. Throughout the day\, learn about the events of April 19\, 1775\, from many points of view. Enjoy a full schedule of living history programs and demonstrations\, including a fast-paced tactical demonstration along a restored stretch of the original Battle Road! Talk with volunteers portraying colonial civilians forced to leave their homes\, minute men who answered the sudden call to arms\, British soldiers fighting for king and country and Loyalists who saw the struggle differently from their neighbors. This is the largest\, most historically accurate tactical demonstration occurring during Patriots’ Day weekend. \nDetailed Schedule:\nSunrise Minute Man National Historical Park grounds open\n9:00 am Minute Man Visitor Center open\n9:30 am- 11:30 am Hartwell Tavern open house\n9:30 am- 11:30 am Captain William Smith open house\n9:30 am- 4:30 pm Living History Area at Minute Man Visitor Center\n11:30 am Hartwell Tavern/ Elm Brook Hill Area Closed\n11:45 am ***Elm Brook Hill Tactical Demonstration***\n12:30 pm- 4:30 pm Hartwell Tavern Open House\n1:00 pm ***Parker’s Revenge Tactical Demonstration***\n1:30 pm- 4:30 pm Living History Area at Minute Man Visitor Center Open\n1:45 pm Program details coming soon.\n3:00 pm After the Battle program at Hartwell Tavern\n3:00 pm- 4:30 pm Nathan Meriam Open House: Additional program details coming soon.\n3:00 pm Additional program details coming soon.\n4:30 pm Historic Houses closed\n5:00 pm Minute Man Visitor Center closed\nDusk Minute Man National Historical Park grounds closed \nThis event is co-sponsored by Friends of Minute Man National Park.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/battle-road-minute-man-national-historical-park/
LOCATION:Minute Man National Historical Park\, 74 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Park Service":MAILTO:mark_powell@nps.gov
GEO:42.4679346;-71.3545038
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T100000
DTSTAMP:20260504T010343
CREATED:20250407T174911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T174911Z
UID:10001328-1745053200-1745056800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:USS Lexington Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special USS Lexington Ceremony commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington\, the historic clash that ignited the American Revolution​. On the morning of April 19\, 1775\, colonial militia and British Regulars exchanged the “shot heard ’round the world” on Lexington Green\, marking the very beginning of America’s fight for independence​. This annual ceremony honors that legacy – not only remembering the patriots who fell in 1775\, but also celebrating the enduring ties between the Town of Lexington and the five U.S. Navy vessels that proudly bore the name “USS Lexington” in later years​. In this Semiquincentennial year\, the commemoration is especially meaningful\, uniting historians\, veterans\, local residents\, and visitors in tribute to 250 years of courage and sacrifice. \nHosted by: \nThe Lexington Lions Club\, in partnership with the Town of Lexington. Veterans\, Gold Star Mothers\, and former crew member families of USS Lexington (CV-2 and CV-16) will be honored guests and participants​. Local dignitaries and officials will also be in attendance. \nLocation: USS Lexington Memorial – adjacent to the Lexington Visitors Center\, 1875 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA​. (Ceremony will take place outdoors\, next to the Visitors Center in Lexington Center.) \nAdmission: Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. No tickets or reservations required. \nAccessibility: The memorial site is wheelchair accessible\, and seating may be available for seniors/veterans. Visitors Center facilities (restrooms\, information desk) will be open for attendees. \nCeremony Highlights \nCommemorative Program: The ceremony will begin with a presentation of the colors and the National Anthem. A moment of silence will honor the patriots of 1775 and the naval service members connected to Lexington’s legacy. \nWreath-Laying: In a poignant tribute\, wreaths will be laid at the USS Lexington Memorial to honor all who sacrificed – from the Lexington Minutemen who fell on the Green to the sailors who served on the five USS Lexington ships. This solemn wreath-laying is a central part of the observance each year\, symbolizing our community’s respect and remembrance. \nGuest Speakers: Attendees will hear brief remarks from invited speakers who bring personal and historical perspectives. Local historians will reflect on Lexington’s role at the dawn of the Revolution\, while military veterans (including representatives of the USS Lexington CV-16 Association) will share what the name Lexington means to those who served at sea. Town officials and community leaders are also expected to speak\, underscoring Lexington’s continued dedication to honoring its history. \nHonoring the USS Lexington Legacy: A key theme of the ceremony is celebrating the service of the five naval vessels named Lexington​. The program will highlight stories from each ship’s history – for instance\, noting the WW-II exploits of “Lady Lex” and the “Blue Ghost\,” or recalling how the first Lexington was named for the very battle we commemorate​. By connecting these narratives\, the ceremony paints a vivid picture of Lexington’s impact on American history both on land and at sea. \nCommunity Involvement: The event will include patriotic music performed by the Lexington High School Band. Members of local organizations – from the Lexington Minute Men Company to the Lexington Veterans Association – will participate\, standing alongside active-duty military representatives and public safety color guards. This joint involvement emphasizes the community-wide respect for those who defend our freedom. \nAs this is the Semiquincentennial (250th) anniversary\, the 2025 ceremony may feature special recognitions. Keep an eye out for any historical reenactors or ceremonial salutes incorporated into the program to mark this once-in-a-generation milestone. The tone of the event will be both educational and commemorative – suitable for history enthusiasts and families alike. Attending the USS Lexington Ceremony is a chance to witness history come alive\, and to be part of Lexington’s ongoing story of remembrance and patriotism. \nHistorical Background: Lexington’s Legacy from 1775 to WWII \nThe Battle of Lexington on April 19\, 1775 was the first battle of the American Revolution​. Facing a column of British Redcoats at dawn\, Lexington’s minutemen bravely stood their ground; though outnumbered\, their defiance sparked a war that would lead to American independence​. The heroism shown on Lexington Green resonated across the colonies and the world\, embedding the town’s name in the annals of history. To honor that courageous stand\, the young American navy christened one of its first warships USS Lexington in 1776\, “renamed in honor of the courageous Lexington minutemen”​. This 16-gun brigantine captured multiple British ships before ultimately being overpowered off the French coast\, demonstrating that the spirit of Lexington was present at sea in the Revolution’s earliest days​. \nOver the next two centuries\, five U.S. Navy ships would carry the name USS Lexington\, each embodying the valor and fighting spirit of 1775. The second Lexington (a sloop-of-war launched in 1825) upheld American interests from the Falkland Islands to the coast of Japan in the 1800s​. The third\, a Civil War timberclad gunboat\, spearheaded Union river operations – fighting in key battles like Fort Donelson\, Shiloh\, and the Vicksburg campaign​. In the 20th century\, the name Lexington reached new prominence with two famed aircraft carriers. USS Lexington (CV-2) – nicknamed “Lady Lex” – was built in Quincy\, MA and became one of the U.S. Navy’s first fleet carriers​. In World War II\, Lady Lex’s air squadrons scored a crucial victory by sinking the first Japanese aircraft carrier of the war (at the Battle of the Coral Sea)\, before Lexington (CV-2) was herself lost in that 1942 battle​. Her successor\, USS Lexington (CV-16) – the “Blue Ghost” – was also built at the Fore River Shipyard in Quincy and commissioned in Boston in 1943​. The Blue Ghost earned an illustrious combat record in the Pacific\, participating in 35 engagements and earning 11 battle stars and a Presidential Unit Citation for her service​. (In fact\, more aircraft landed on Lexington (CV-16) than on any other carrier in history\, a testament to her long service as a training carrier after the war​.) Through each of these vessels – from a Revolutionary War brigantine to a WW-II fleet carrier – the name Lexington has symbolized American perseverance. The annual USS Lexington Ceremony brings this remarkable legacy home\, connecting the town’s pivotal Revolutionary moment with the bravery of sailors who served on the Lexington ships in later generations​. \nThe USS Lexington Memorial in Lexington \nLocated adjacent to the Lexington Visitors Center\, the USS Lexington Memorial is a striking tribute that bridges local and naval history. The memorial consists of five granite markers\, each dedicated to one of the five ships named Lexington\, and “dedicated to the memory of those who served aboard” these Navy vessels​. Erected in 1988 through a joint effort by the Lexington Lions Club and veterans from USS Lexington (CV-2 and CV-16)​\, the monument ensures that the service of all Lexington crews – from 1776 through World War II – is forever remembered in the heart of the town. Each stone marker bears a brief history of a USS Lexington\, allowing visitors to reflect on the ships’ heroic exploits (for example\, the Civil War gunboat’s valor at Shiloh\, or the carriers’ Pacific triumphs) as they stroll through this small memorial park​. Fittingly\, the USS Lexington ship’s bell is also on display at the Visitors Center next door\, offering a tangible piece of naval history for visitors to see up close​. The memorial has become a beloved landmark—externally viewable year-round​—and a focal point for community remembrance. For decades\, Lexington’s citizens and veterans have gathered at this memorial each Patriots’ Day to pay tribute. Every year on the Patriots’ Day holiday (the third Monday in April)\, the Lexington Lions Club joins forces with surviving crew members of USS Lexington (from the WWII-era carriers) to hold a remembrance ceremony​. This tradition carries on in 2025 with added significance\, as the town marks 250 years since the battle that gave Lexington its name. The memorial stands not just as a record of naval history\, but as a symbol of the town’s pride and the continuing bond between Lexington and the U.S. armed forces.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/uss-lexington-ceremony-2/
LOCATION:USS Lexington Memorial\, Massachusetts Avenue 1875\, Lexington\, Massachusetts\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Memorial,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Lions Club":MAILTO:kristen@jgpr.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260504T010343
CREATED:20250402T174012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T160552Z
UID:10001280-1745049600-1745064000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:111th Patriots’ Day 5-Mile Road Race
DESCRIPTION:Be part of a historic tradition by registering for the 111th Lexington Lions Patriots Day 5 Mile Road Race! Set against the backdrop of scenic Lexington on April 19\, 2025\, this event not only marks a significant milestone but also embodies the spirit of Patriots Day\, a day steeped in American history. \nThis isn’t just a race; it’s a journey through time\, celebrating 111 years of running\, community\, and tradition. Embrace the opportunity to run where history was made\, and contribute to a noble cause – the Lions Club Journey for Sight program. Your participation helps us continue a legacy of service and community engagement. \nDon’t miss this milestone event. Join us as we celebrate 111 years of historic runs\, community spirit\, and charitable impact. Secure your spot at the starting line and be part of history in the making!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/111th-patriots-day-5-mile-road-race/
LOCATION:Lexington Battle Green\, Lexington Battle Green\, Lexington\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lions Club of Lexington":MAILTO:lex250@jgrp.net
GEO:42.4469772;-71.2245428
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T220000
DTSTAMP:20260504T010343
CREATED:20250403T182912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T175707Z
UID:10001276-1745042400-1745100000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:First Baptist Church of Lexington Pancake Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:First Baptist Church of Lexington is holding their annual Patriot’s Day Pancake Breakfast on Saturday\, April 19th from 6 a.m.-10 a.m. “All you can eat” pancakes\, sausages\, orange juice and coffee. Adults $8 Children $5. Proceeds benefit local charities. First Baptist Church is located at 1580 Massachusetts Ave. Lexington\, across from the Police station.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/first-baptist-church-of-lexington-pancake-breakfast/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church of Lexington\, 1580 Massachusetts Ave.\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Event,Memorial
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T140000
DTSTAMP:20260504T010343
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SUMMARY:Special Patriots' Day Open Hours at Lexington History Museums
DESCRIPTION:Lexington History Museums is open on a special schedule for April 19! We will be open early to accommodate visitors in town for the big reenactment\, and will be closing early to coincide with the afternoon parade. Please see exact hours below.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/special-patriots-day-open-hours-at-lexington-history-museums-2/
LOCATION:Lexington History Museums\, 13 Depot Sq\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Event,Exhibit,Memorial
ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:lex250@jgrp.net
GEO:42.4485967;-71.227977
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T051500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T190000
DTSTAMP:20260504T010343
CREATED:20250403T173833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T175544Z
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SUMMARY:Reenactment of the Battle of Lexington
DESCRIPTION:The Lexington Minute Men will conduct the 250th Anniversary Reenactment of the Civilian Evacuation of the Battle of Lexington and the Battle of Lexington on the Lexington Battle Green on Saturday\, April 19\, 2025. \nAccording to the Lexington History Museums\, on the night of April 18\, 1775\, over 700 British soldiers were sent from Boston to Concord to destroy a store of ammunition and other supplies for an anticipated war. As dawn approached on the fateful following morning\, the town militia of Lexington stood in anxious anticipation to stand in their way. The two groups squared off on the town common\, a single\, mysterious shot rang out\, and the British soldiers opened fire. When the smoke cleared\, eight Americans lay dead\, another 10 were wounded\, and a war for independence had begun. \nEach year\, the Town of Lexington and a dedicated corps of reenactors recreate this event in real time on its original site. This year\, the event will take place on the exact anniversary of the battle. \nThe passionate and committed groups of reenactors muster around 5 a.m.\, and the bell in the Belfry will ring and the Battle will commence at 5:15 a.m. \nAttendees should arrive early!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/reenactment-of-the-battle-of-lexington/
LOCATION:Lexington Battle Green\, Lexington Battle Green\, Lexington\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Reenactment
ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Minute Men":MAILTO:lex250@jgrp.net
GEO:42.4469772;-71.2245428
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T220000
DTSTAMP:20260504T010343
CREATED:20250407T161603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T161951Z
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SUMMARY:Good Friday Procession to the Battle Green
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to the Battle Green on Friday evening\, April 18th to honor those who perished in the Battle of Lexington 250 years ago. This brief commemoration will be part of the annual Good Friday Procession which will commence from St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church\, 17 Meriam Street at approximately 8:15 pm. The eight colonists who gave their lives for our country on Lexington’s Battle Green on April 19\, 1775\, will be remembered when the Lamentations procession reaches the Battle Green. For more information visit www.stnicholaslex.org or follow St. Nicholas GOC of Lexington MA on Facebook.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/good-friday-procession-to-the-battle-green-2/
LOCATION:St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church to Lexington Battle Green\, Meriam Street 17\, Lexington\, Massachusetts\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Memorial
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church":MAILTO:charlie.marge@verizon.net
GEO:42.4497552;-71.2274704
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