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SUMMARY:Concord250: Weaving an Address
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition: April 14 – June 14\, 2025\nOpening Reception April 14\, 6 p.m. \nThe Umbrella Arts Center in historic Concord Center will commemorate the semiquincentennial of the American Revolution and “the shot heard round the world” with an ambitious outdoor/indoor public and gallery art exhibition\, Weaving an Address\, curated by artist Marla McLeod. \nFor the first time\, Weaving an Address combines The Umbrella’s popular Art Ramble public art installation\, on view April 15 through October 7 at Brister’s Hill in nearby Walden Woods\, with an indoor exhibition (on view April 14 through June 14) in The Umbrella’s Allie Kussin Gallery. The exhibition features site-specific work by eight prominent Black artists combining sculpture\, fiber art\, installation and live performance inspired by little-known experiences of historical Black inhabitants of Concord and its Walden Woods. \nFeatured artists in the exhibition are Sharon Chandler Correnty\, Ifé Franklin\, Stephen Hamilton\, Whitney Harris\, Ekua Holmes\, Perla Mabel\, Marla McLeod\, Kimberly Love Radcliffe\, and Anthony Peyton Young. \nOutdoors\, large-scale work will be installed on Brister’s Hill\, named for Brister Freeman\, an enslaved man who won his freedom by serving in the Revolutionary War and then bought the property and lived there along with other formerly enslaved.Indoors at The Umbrella\, inter-related fiber artworks will weave narratives from fragmented pasts to offer a vision of how history shapes the present and influences the future. \nSupporting community activities include an opening reception on April 14\, monthly curator talks\, a processional with artist Ifé Franklin\, and participation in the town-wide Revolutionary Concordians Trading Card program. \nThis exhibition is presented as part of the Concord250 commemoration\, in partnership with The Walden Woods Project and The Robbins House\, in association with Gather 2025\, a month-long exploration and celebration of fiber and textile art in Greater Boston\, and with permission of Concord Natural Resources Division. \nSee https://TheUmbrellaArts.org/Weaving for more information about special engagements\, wayfinding\, artist bios\, and background to the exhibition.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-weaving-an-address/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, Stow Street 40\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Commemoration,Event,Exhibit,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T083000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T120000
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SUMMARY:Patriots' Day Colonial Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join the Somerville Museum for the Patriots’ Day Colonial Fair in Foss Park! Greet Paul Revere on his horse\, play colonial-era games\, enjoy refreshments\, and delicious offerings from food trucks! Admission is free but give us a shout if you’re attending; the British might be coming\, too!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/patriots-day-colonial-fair/
LOCATION:Foss Park\, Fellsway West 49\, Somerville\, Massachusetts\, 02145\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Somerville Museum":MAILTO:grace@somervillemuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T120000
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CREATED:20250410T171417Z
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SUMMARY:Cyrus Dallin Art Museum Patriots Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Hear ye\, hear ye! Experience Paul Revere-inspired poems\, Arlington’s revolutionary history\, and Cyrus Dallin’s 57-year monument battle\, brought to life by Arlington locals! \nThis free\, family-friendly program will feature live readings of our two favorite Paul Revere themed poems – one by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and the other by Cyrus Dallin himself. Learn about the Battle of Menotomy and imagine what it was like on that tumultuous day in 1775. Hear the fascinating story of Dallin’s battle to complete his famous monument to Paul Revere in Boston’s North End. Experience a beautiful small-scale cast of the statue in the east garden\, and venture into the Museum to view a rare prototype. \nMonday\, April 21\, 10:00 AM\nPatriots Day Celebration\nWhittemore Park/Cyrus Dallin Art Museum\n611 Massachusetts Avenue\nArlington\, MA 02474 \nEvent schedule:\n10-11 AM – Presentations in the Park (bring a chair and/or blanket)\n11-12 PM – Museum open house \nFollowing the program\, head to Town Hall where Paul Revere and William Dawes arrive at noon! (Family activities and refreshments at that location begin at 11 AM.) Learn about Arlington 250 events and programs here.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/cyrus-dallin-art-museum-patriots-day-celebration-3/
LOCATION:Cyrus Dallin Art Museum\, 611 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02474\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cyrus Dallin Art Museum":MAILTO:info@dallin.org
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SUMMARY:Loyalists and Revolutionaries:   Two Iconic Lincoln Properties at the Heart of a Changing World
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, April 21\, 2025 (Patriot’s Day Holiday)\nOpen House: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM \nHistoric New England invites you walk Lincoln’s trails and visit two of its properties in Lincoln\, Massachusetts: \n– The Codman Estate\, home to five generations of the Chambers/Russell/Codman family.\n– The Walter Gropius House\, home to a revolutionary architect. \nCodman Estate\, c. 1740\n34 Codman Road\, Lincoln\, MA\nhttps://www.historicnewengland.org/property/codman-estate/\nHome to five generations of the Chambers/Russell/Codman family (1708 – 1968)\, in the 18th century the estate was the largest farm in the area with the largest number of enslaved people laboring on it. At the time of the Revolutionary War\, it was owned by Loyalists\, Dr. Charles and Elizabeth Russell\, who fled to Antigua when the war began. \nGropius House\, 1938\n68 Baker Bridge Road\, Lincoln\, MA \nHome \n\nExplore a revolution! Walter Gropius\, founder of the German design school known as the Bauhaus\, was one of the most influential architects of the 20th century. Modest in scale\, the 1938 Gropius family home was revolutionary in impact. In keeping with Bauhaus philosophy\, every aspect of the house and its surrounding landscape was planned for maximum efficiency and simplicity of design. \nThese two remarkable properties will be open to the public from 10:00am to 2:00pm on Monday\, April 21\, 2025. Docents will be on site to share information and answer questions. Admission is FREE\, although donations are always appreciated! \nGetting there:\n– Both houses are within walking distance of Lincoln’s MBTA Commuter Rail Station (Fitchburg line). Between Thursday\, April 17 and Tuesday\, April 22\, 2025\, special trail markers starting from the station will lead you on public walking trails through the woods to both houses. The total round-trip distance is just over 2 miles.\n– Each property also has limited parking. \nTo learn more about Historic New England and its many properties\, visit https://www.historicnewengland.org\nTo learn more about Lincoln’s trails and the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust\, visit \nHome
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/loyalists-and-revolutionaries-two-iconic-lincoln-properties-at-the-heart-of-a-changing-world/
LOCATION:Historic New England: Codman Estate and Gropius House\, Lincoln\, Massachusetts\, 01773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event,Exhibit,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lincoln 250":MAILTO:JGlassSelect@lincolntown.org
GEO:42.4217357;-71.2992993
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T170000
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Where is the Parker boulder? Is there a weathervane on the Belfry? What happened at the Harrington House? No matter how long you’ve lived in Lexington\, there is still plenty for your kids to discover! Have them test their clue-solving and observation skills with a Revolutionary-themed scavenger hunt that takes them to sites around the Lexington Green. Fun and an official completion certificate for all ages! Start and end at the Depot or Buckman Tavern. Be sure to stop back before 4 p.m. to claim your prize! \nChildren under 12 must be accompanied by an adult (the hunt is self-guided).
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolutionary-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:The Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Historical Society":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T130000
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SUMMARY:Arlington250: Arrival of Paul Revere & William Dawes on Horseback from Boston
DESCRIPTION:Paul Revere & William Dawes arrive separately from the City of Boston on horseback to warn the residents of Menotomy (former Arlington) of the incoming British Regulars! Their event will take place in front of Arlington Town Hall. A small ceremony will occur when they arrive and an interactive time with the crowd. Event is accompanied by arts and crafts and lawn games in Robbins Gardens.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/arrival-of-paul-revere-william-dawes-on-horseback-from-boston-arlington/
LOCATION:Arlington Town Hall\, 730 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment
ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Arlington":MAILTO:kluczai@town.arlington.ma.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T143000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T180009Z
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SUMMARY:Patriotic Picnic in Hastings Park
DESCRIPTION:Close out a momentous weekend honoring the first shot of the American Revolution with the Lex250 Patriotic Picnic in Hastings Park on Monday\, April 21\, 2025\, from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM at Hastings Park (10 Lincoln St\, Lexington\, MA)! \nExperience the power of history\, music\, and community at this once-in-a-lifetime signature event. Members of the Boston Pops will perform. Rock out with the band Malin\, and witness special appearances by the Lexington Minute Men\, the Lancers\, and more. Don’t miss a thrilling visit from the Lancers featuring “Paul Revere” and “William Dawes” on horseback\, bringing history to life before your eyes.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/patriotic-picnic-in-hastings-park/
LOCATION:Hastings Park\, 10 Lincoln St\, Lexington\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
ORGANIZER;CN="lex250":MAILTO:lex250@jgrp.net
GEO:42.4476108;-71.2380364
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T110000
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SUMMARY:Lexington’s Patriotic Picnic in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Sign up today for Lexington’s Patriotic Picnic in the Park\, featuring food from local restaurants and an exceptional performance by members of the Boston Pops\, with Keith Lockhart conducting inside the Hastings Park Gazebo. Close out a momentous weekend honoring the first shot of the American Revolution with the Lex250 Patriotic Picnic in the Park on Monday\, April 21\, 2025\, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Hastings Park (10 Lincoln St\, Lexington\, MA)! \nExperience the power of history\, music\, and community at this once-in-a-lifetime signature event. Members of the Boston Pops will perform. Rock out with the band Malin\, and witness special appearances by the Lexington Minute Men\, the National Lancers\, and more. Don’t miss a thrilling visit from the National Lancers featuring “Paul Revere” and “William Dawes” on horseback\, bringing history to life before your eyes.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/lexingtons-patriotic-picnic-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Hastings Park\, 10 Lincoln St\, Lexington\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250421T170000
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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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