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:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628 DTSTAMP:20260724T091446 CREATED:20260407T162926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T172739Z UID:10007336-1779580800-1782604799@massachusetts250.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Beer-Logo-Scavenger-Hunt.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Memorial Hall Museum":MAILTO:mhm@deerfieldmuseum.org GEO:42.5435076;-72.6026671 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Memorial Hall Museum Memorial Street 8 Deerfield MA 01342 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Memorial Street 8:geo:-72.6026671,42.5435076 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T170000 DTSTAMP:20260724T091446 CREATED:20260617T181329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T181329Z UID:10013722-1781254800-1792342800@massachusetts250.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/RtR-quill-and-title-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Heritage Museums &%3B Gardens":MAILTO:info@heritagemuseums.org GEO:41.7492013;-70.5064939 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Heritage Museums & Gardens Grove Street 67 Sandwich Massachusetts 02563 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Grove Street 67:geo:-70.5064939,41.7492013 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T140000 DTSTAMP:20260724T091446 CREATED:20260213T155106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T155106Z UID:10004573-1782475200-1782482400@massachusetts250.org 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/2026-06-26/ LOCATION:Nobility Hill Historic District\, Stoneham\, Massachusetts\, 02180\, United States CATEGORIES:Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/potential-tours_p-14322-0_actionShot_image_1536.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="AudaTours":MAILTO:hi@audatours.com GEO:42.4766331;-71.0913748 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T193000 DTSTAMP:20260724T091446 CREATED:20260610T200305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T200305Z UID:10013601-1782489600-1782502200@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Chicopee's 250th Celebartion DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable celebration of our nation! Featuring food trucks\, live music\, craft vendors\, and a family movie\, it promises to be an extraordinary evening. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/chicopees-250th-celebartion/ LOCATION:Szot Park\, 687 Front Street\, Chicopee\, ma\, 01013 CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Event,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/250th-Events-Flyers.png ORGANIZER;CN="The City of Chicopee":MAILTO:mtorres@chicopeema.gov GEO:42.1398964;-72.5894995 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Szot Park 687 Front Street Chicopee ma 01013;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=687 Front Street:geo:-72.5894995,42.1398964 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T183000 DTSTAMP:20260724T091446 CREATED:20260528T153426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T153426Z UID:10010911-1782493200-1782498600@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Greenfield's MA250 Sidewalk Art Tour DESCRIPTION:Through a FY2026 Massachusetts 250 Grant\, Greenfield is launching the MA250 Sidewalk Art Tour. This project features 10 murals by local artists\, each offering a unique perspective on 250 years of American independence. In conjunction with Greenfield’s monthly Arts Walk\, a guided tour of the 6 central downtown murals is scheduled for Friday\, June 26th. The tour begins at 5 p.m. in front of City Hall and will travel to 5 other locations with a walking distance of .75 miles. The tour will be led by project committee members with participating artists available to discuss their work and engage with the public. \nA self-guided tour of all 10 murals in the MA250 Sidewalk Art Tour will be available by scanning a QR code at each mural. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/greenfields-ma250-sidewalk-art-tour/ LOCATION:Greenfield City Hall\, Court Square 14\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/MA250-June-26-Event-1544x600-2.png GEO:42.5875074;-72.6013311 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Greenfield City Hall Court Square 14 Greenfield MA 01301 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Court Square 14:geo:-72.6013311,42.5875074 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T200000 DTSTAMP:20260724T091446 CREATED:20260622T154112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T154112Z UID:10014439-1782496800-1782504000@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Independence 250: Slice of History DESCRIPTION:Join Adams National Historical Park for a Slice of History\, a night of pizza and rewatching the Y2K throwback\, Liberty’s Kids. This event is intended for audiences ages 18-30 but all are welcome. This event will be held outdoors on the grounds of the Old House at Peace field at 135 Adams St.\, Quincy\, MA. This event is hosted in partnership with Made By Us and the Adams Presidential Center. \nGet the details on this special program for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence at https://www.nps.gov/adam/planyourvisit/250-anniversary.htm.  URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/independence-250-slice-of-history/ LOCATION:Adams National Historical Park\, 135 Adams Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,July 4th,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/I250-Libertys-Kids-Promo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Adams National Historical Park":MAILTO:ADAM_Visitor_Center@nps.gov GEO:42.2561259;-71.0108834 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Adams National Historical Park 135 Adams Street Quincy MA 02169 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=135 Adams Street:geo:-71.0108834,42.2561259 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T213000 DTSTAMP:20260724T091446 CREATED:20260526T164344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T164344Z UID:10010904-1782496800-1782509400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Blandford's Happy Birthday America 250 Celebration DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating Independence Day a whole week early with two days of fireworks\, music\, food\, history\, hometown pride\, and family fun! URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/blandfords-happy-birthday-america-250-celebration/2026-06-26/ LOCATION:Blandford Fairgrounds\, 10 North Street\, Blandford\, 01008\, United States CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Event,Outdoors,Parades ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/250-event-image-1544x600-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Blandford Historical Society":MAILTO:wendy@ironblender.com GEO:42.1838876;-72.9299194 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Blandford Fairgrounds 10 North Street Blandford 01008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 North Street:geo:-72.9299194,42.1838876 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T220000 DTSTAMP:20260724T091446 CREATED:20260610T204326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T204326Z UID:10013604-1782504000-1782511200@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Family-Friendly Movie Night in the Park. DESCRIPTION:Family-Friendly Movie Night in the Park. \nJoin us for a delightful movie night in the park following the 250th celebration! This event is free for the community\, and we invite everyone. For Family-Friendly Movie Night in the Park bring along your own lawn chairs and blankets for a cozy viewing experience. \nThe movie starts at dusk.\nLocation: Inside Szot Park\, 687 Front St.\, Chicopee\, MA. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/family-friendly-movie-night-in-the-park/ LOCATION:Szot Park\, 687 Front Street\, Chicopee\, ma\, 01013 CATEGORIES:Celebration,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/250th-Events-Flyers-1.png GEO:42.1398964;-72.5894995 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Szot Park 687 Front Street Chicopee ma 01013;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=687 Front Street:geo:-72.5894995,42.1398964 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR