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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T170000
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SUMMARY:Remembering the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:How do we remember the American Revolution?\nIn honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, Heritage Museums & Gardens presents Remembering the Revolution\, a site-wide exhibition exploring what life was like for everyday New Englanders during America’s founding era.\nDrawing from Heritage’s collections\, the exhibition examines the experiences of Patriots\, Loyalists\, local Wampanoag soldiers\, pacifist Shaker communities\, and others whose stories are often overshadowed by famous battles and Founding Fathers.\nHighlights include silver crafted by Paul Revere\, nine military miniature regiments\, and a 24-square-foot diorama depicting the British surrender at the Battle of Yorktown. Throughout Heritage’s 100-acre campus\, visitors can also discover interpretive displays connecting the museum’s collections and landscapes to the Revolutionary period.\nIncluded with museum admission.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/remembering-the-revolution/
LOCATION:Heritage Museums & Gardens\, Grove Street 67\, Sandwich\, Massachusetts\, 02563\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Indigenous History,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T160000
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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/2026-06-14/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T103000
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SUMMARY:Revolution! A 250th Historical Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Visit some of Douglas’ Revolutionary War Patriots final resting places and hear thier stories.  Special Ceremony by SAR Color Guard at 2pm-3pm.\nJune 14\, 2026 with tours at 10:30am\, 12noon\, 3pm and 4pm.  Tours limited to 12 people per group.\nLocation: Douglas Center Cemetery–Rt 16 across from the Douglas Town Common.\nParking is available at the VFW Soccer Field Lot near the Cemetery\, no parking allowed within the Cemetery itself.\nTickets required. Must sign a waiver to attend. Cemetery is very hilly\, with uneven ground. FREE\, however Donations to The Douglas Historical Society are greatly appreciated.  Tickets available on Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/revolution-a-250th-historical-cemetery-tour-tickets-1990390101373?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolution-a-250th-historical-cemetery-tour/
LOCATION:Douglas Center Cemetery\, 21-25 Main St\, Douglas\, MA\, 01516
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Eternal Residents of Pine Grove":MAILTO:Eternalresidents.pinegrove@gmail.com
GEO:42.0551698;-71.7388528
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SUMMARY:Revolution! A 250th Historic Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Visit the final resting places of some of our Revolutionary Patriots\, and hear their stories on a walking tour of Historic Douglas Center Cemetery opened in 1746. \nTours are 10:30am\, 12 noon\, 3pm & 4pm\nWith a Patriot Grave marking Ceremony by the CTSSAR at 2:30pm Tickets are required for tours. \nDouglas Center Cemetery (Rt 16\, at Common St across from the town common) Douglas\, MA\nParking is limited; no parking within the cemetery itself\, Parking will be at the Veterans Soccer field lot down the long driveway at 21 Main St. Walk to cemetery. \nWaivers are required.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolution-a-250th-historic-cemetery-tour/
LOCATION:Douglas Center Cemetery\, 21-25 Main St\, Douglas\, MA\, 01516
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Douglas Historical  Society%2C Douglas Cemetery Commission%2C  TheEternal Residents  of Pine Grove":MAILTO:Sbcguimond@gmail.com
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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/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:Nobility Hill Historic District\, Stoneham\, Massachusetts\, 02180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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GEO:42.4766331;-71.0913748
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T160000
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SUMMARY:Flag Sojourn 250 – FLAG DAY Ceremony at the Pier of MAYFLOWER II
DESCRIPTION:The community is invited to the Flag Sojourn 250 ceremony on National Flag Day\, Sunday\, June 14th\, 2026\, at 3:00 p.m. Plimoth Patuxet is hosting the ceremony on the pier of the Mayflower II on Water Street in Plymouth\, Mass. \nThe special U.S. flag used in this ceremony has traveled to every U.S. cemetery overseas\, all U.S. territories\, and\, soon\, every state in America. The flag will end its journey in Washington\, D.C.\, in July. \nFlag Sojourn 250 is a project of national unity from the National Flag Foundation and America250’s America Waves program\, an epic tribute campaign to the greatest American symbol: the American flag. National key programming partners include UPS\, the American Battle Monuments Commission\, and the National Sheriffs’ Association. The Plymouth ceremony is organized by Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph D. McDonald\, Jr.\, Plimoth Patuxet\, and See Plymouth.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/flag-sojourn-250-flag-day-ceremony-at-the-pier-of-mayflower-ii/
LOCATION:Mayflower II at State Pier\, Water Street 75\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Plimoth Patuxet Museums":MAILTO:info@plimoth.org
GEO:41.9592344;-70.662364
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T160000
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SUMMARY:5th Annual Juneteenth Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Gather for Juneteenth to honor those who endured slavery and seized freedom on Brattle Street 250 years ago\, their descendants\, and the long history of Black freedom activism in Cambridge and beyond. \nThis free\, all-ages event is marking its fifth year in 2025! Denise Washington (#Pop-Up Poetry Series)\, a descendant of Darby Vassall\, has curated the Juneteenth Gathering at Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters NHS each year. Join us for the Juneteenth Gathering\, A Denise Plays Hard Event\, featuring poetry\, music\, historical displays\, family activities\, and refreshments. All are welcome! \nEvent Details\n4:00-5:00 pm Community partner tables\, music\, refreshments\, and activities\n5:00-7:00 pm Speakers and Juneteenth #Pop Up Poetry\, A Denise Plays Hard Event
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/5th-annual-juneteenth-gathering/
LOCATION:Longfellow House-Washington Headquarters\, Brattle Street 105\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Park Service":MAILTO:mark_powell@nps.gov
GEO:42.377391;-71.1264099
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