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;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T170000 DTSTAMP:20260724T035752 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:20260701T090500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T091500 DTSTAMP:20260724T035752 CREATED:20260629T155435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T155435Z UID:10014504-1782896700-1782897300@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Reading of the Declaration of Independence DESCRIPTION:Did you know the Declaration of Independence was read aloud in Boston for the first time by a Boston Tea Party Participant?\nJoin interpreters of the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum for a daily reading of the sacred founding document.\nWednesday\, July\, 1st through Sunday\, July\, 5th at 9:05am. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/reading-of-the-declaration-of-independence-2/2026-07-01/ LOCATION:Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum\, Congress Street 306\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Drama,Event,July 4th,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Declaration1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Tea Party Ships &%3B Museum":MAILTO:jgeorge@bostonteapartyships.com GEO:42.3516509;-71.050212 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Congress Street 306 Boston Massachusetts 02210 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Congress Street 306:geo:-71.050212,42.3516509 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T170000 DTSTAMP:20260724T035752 CREATED:20260618T204418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T204418Z UID:10013602-1782898200-1785085200@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Voices of a Revolution DESCRIPTION:Visitors will step into a rural Massachusetts community and meet six Revolutionary-era residents—a printer\, housemaid\, lawyer\, shopkeeper\, tavern keeper\, and farmer’s wife—each navigating the growing conflict in their own way. To make the experience even more immersive\, guests will have an opportunity to learn about a specific person and build their own character\, allowing them to move through the Village as active participants in the unfolding story and decide whether it is in their best interest to fight for independence or remain loyal to The British Crown. Voices of a Revolution is produced in partnership with ClockJack Productions. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/voices-of-a-revolution/ LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Reenactment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/54752284746_3dfbd936b4_o-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Old Sturbridge Village":MAILTO:kmorrill@osv.org GEO:42.1040101;-72.0930962 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road Sturbridge MA 01566 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Old Sturbridge Village Road:geo:-72.0930962,42.1040101 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T160000 DTSTAMP:20260724T035752 CREATED:20260622T152550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T152550Z UID:10014444-1782900000-1782921600@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Independence 250: Stories of the American Revolution DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the many stories of the American Revolution through ranger talks and special programs. \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-stories-of-the-american-revolution/2026-07-01/ LOCATION:Adams National Historical Park: Old House at Peace field\, 135 Adams St\, Quincy\, 02169\, United States CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/I250-schedule-3.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: Old House at Peace field 135 Adams St Quincy 02169 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=135 Adams St:geo:-71.0108834,42.2561259 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T140000 DTSTAMP:20260724T035752 CREATED:20260213T155106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T155106Z UID:10004578-1782907200-1782914400@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/2026-07-01/ 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:20260701T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T200000 DTSTAMP:20260724T035752 CREATED:20260622T152516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T152516Z UID:10014446-1782928800-1782936000@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Independence 250: Quincy's Women on the Page DESCRIPTION:Hear from bestselling authors Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie\, along with novelist Jodi Daynard\, as they share their experiences bringing Quincy women\, including Abigail Adams\, to life through historical fiction. This event is hosted in collaboration with Historic New England’s Quincy House and the National Parks Conservation Association. \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-quincys-women-on-the-page/ LOCATION:Adams National Historical Park: Old House at Peace field\, 135 Adams St\, Quincy\, 02169\, United States CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Speakers,Women's History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/I250-schedule-4.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: Old House at Peace field 135 Adams St Quincy 02169 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=135 Adams St:geo:-71.0108834,42.2561259 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR