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SUMMARY:Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:To honor this revolutionary history\, we are crafting a free historic statewide event\, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The Scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th\, 2026 and is open to everyone ages 13 and up\, free to play\, and participants can win a variety of prizes.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/brewing-the-revolution-bay-state-scavenger/
LOCATION:Memorial Hall Museum\, Memorial Street 8\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:“Patriot Pride” America 250!
DESCRIPTION:Join the community as the Betty Allen Chapter NSDAR celebrates the legacy of Revolutionary War Patriots buried in the historic Bridge Street Cemetery in Northampton. \nWhat should you expect:  Greetings from dignitaries\, Col. Henry Knox SAR Color Guard\, music\, reading of names of the more than 175 Patriots buried in this cemetery\, reading of the Declaration of Independence\, and more.   \nAfter the presentation\, walking cemetery tours with several reenactors sharing stories of a few of the honored Patriots and other notable Northampton residents connected to the Revolutionary War. \nImportant Details \nPlease be aware\, there is no handicap accessible walkways or roadways in this cemetery.  Parking is limited to on the street where it is allowed. There are NO public restrooms nearby. \nWe will have limited seating for guest speakers and for folks with limited accessibility.  You are welcome to bring your own chairs to add to your enjoyment. The gravestones are fragile and need to be preserved.  Please do not sit\, stand\, climb or lean on gravestones.  Thank you.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/patriot-pride-america-250/
LOCATION:Historic Bridge St. Cemetery\, Bridge Street 156\, Northampton\, Massachusetts\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Speakers,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Betty Allen Chapter NSDAR":MAILTO:regentbettyallenchapterdar@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:47th Annual Old Newbury Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy two days of exclusive access to stunning gardens in greater Newburyport and Amesbury. \nThe Museum of Old Newbury invites you to enjoy this year’s Garden Tour on Saturday and Sunday\, June 13 & 14\, 2026. This year’s theme is 250 Years of Growth\, an homage to the originality and innovation of American gardens\, and our featured gardens in particular. You’ll enjoy access to the best we have to offer\, from urban pocket gardens to larger\, more formal landscapes. \nThe 47th Old Newbury Garden Tour occurs rain or shine. It is an inspiration for those ranging from professionals seriously interested in garden design and horticulture to enthusiasts who simply love beautiful gardens. \nTickets are $25 members\, $40 non-members; your ticket is good for one or both days. \nTickets can also be purchased in-person at 98 High St.\, Newburyport during the event. \nStart at 98 High Street to pick up your garden tour guide\, or use the digital guide that you’ll receive by email a week before the event!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/47th-annual-old-newbury-garden-tour/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Old Newbury":MAILTO:info@newburyhistory.org
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SUMMARY:250th Anniversary Flag Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The City of Woburn will continue its commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution on Saturday\, June 13\, with a full day of events held in coordination with the City’s annual Flag Day festivities. The schedule includes Revolutionary War reenactments\, a march from the Pocket Park to Woburn Common\, a flag raising\, music\, musket firing display\, a performance reading of the Declaration of Independence\, student banner recognition\, burial ground tours\, a special library exhibition\, and the Kiwanis Flag Day Festival and fireworks. \n10:30 a.m.\, 460 Main Street to Woburn Common: Period reenactors will present a brief performance about the morning of April 19\, 1775\, when the Woburn militia gathered at Fowle Tavern before marching to Lexington. Reenactors will then lead a march from the Pocket Park to the Common\, followed by a flag raising\, city band performance\, and musket firing display. \n11:15 a.m.\, Woburn Common\, 10 Common Street: A short public performance will bring the Declaration of Independence to life through a reading and first-person accounts from period reenactors. \n11:45 a.m.\, Woburn Common\, 10 Common Street: A short ceremony will recognize student banner design winners in coordination with the Woburn Historical Society. \n10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.\, Woburn Public Library\, 45 Pleasant Street: A rare printing of the Declaration of Independence and other Revolutionary and Civil War artifacts will be on view as part of the exhibition We the People. \n12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.\, First and Second Burial Grounds: Burial ground tours will be offered at the First Burial Ground\, accessed from Park Street\, and the Second Burial Ground\, accessed from Montvale Avenue adjacent to the Peterson School. \n1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.\, Library Field\, 63 Harrison Avenue: The annual Kiwanis Flag Day Festival will include family-friendly activities\, live music\, games\, food trucks\, and fireworks.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/250th-anniversary-flag-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Woburn Common\, Common Street 10\, Woburn\, MA\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Outdoors,Reenactment
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SUMMARY:The Spirit of Brimfield - 250 Years of Freedom
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 13\, 2026\, in conjunction with Brimfield Old Home Day\, our community will gather\, and all are welcome to celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary of our freedom and liberty. Hundreds of Brimfield and area residents answered the voluntary call to duty from 1775 and throughout the Revolutionary War. They will be recognized by a series of cemetery tours between 10:30am-1pm where their narrative stories will be told by historians at each of their burial sites. Formal presentations and performances will begin at 2pm on the Town Common bandstand\, we can expect stories of patriotism\, duty\, honor\, and public service. The parade will begin from the public safety complex at 3pm\, proceed around the Town Common\, and conclude in the Brimfield Winery fields where attendees are welcome to take selfies with the parade participants. We expect the Springfield Kiltie Band\, 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment\, a helicopter flyover\, the 215th Army Band\, local high school marching band\, Brimfield’s antique fire truck\, and more. Everyone is welcome to enjoy live music and entertainment throughout the day at the Brimfield Winery. Around dusk the bonfire pit will be lit\, while the story of Maj. Gen. Henry Knox’ amazing mission to bring cannons from Ticonderoga to Boston will be narrated. The evening concludes with a fireworks display.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-spirit-of-brimfield-250-years-of-freedom/
LOCATION:Brimfield Town Common and Brimfield Winery\, Main Street 20\, Brimfield\, Massachusetts\, 01010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Historic Brimfield":MAILTO:tstew182@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T113000
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SUMMARY:Old Hill Burial Ground Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tour Old Hill Burial Ground and learn about the Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Concord’s oldest cemetery. Visit the final resting place of some of the most well-known figures from April 19\, 1775 including Emerson Cogswell\, Colonel Barrett\, and Captain David Brown. This tour includes about 1 mile of walking on hilly\, unpaved terrain. \n$15 Members | $25 Non-Members. Includes same-day admission to the Concord Museum.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/old-hill-burial-ground-walking-tour-2/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T140000
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SUMMARY:AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage
DESCRIPTION:In Stoneham\, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. \nThis self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past\, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. \nWhy did a quiet night at the Bernard Cogan House erupt into controversy that changed a neighborhood? Who vanished beneath the glowing beacon of Stoneham’s eerily beautiful gas station? What explains the perfectly preserved pencil marks under the Warren Sweetser House staircase? \nMove between centuries as you cross storied main streets and hidden lanes. Each step peels back another layer of rebellion\, ambition\, and intrigue\, letting Stoneham rise up around you as never before. \nTap play and see how deep Stoneham’s shadows can stretch. The secrets are waiting.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/audatours-stoneham-audio-tour-timeless-tales-of-historic-pride-and-heritage/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Nobility Hill Historic District\, Stoneham\, Massachusetts\, 02180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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