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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:20260701T093000
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929
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SUMMARY:Witness to the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:In Hatfield’s oldest cemetery\, the Hill Burying Ground\,  are 217 graves of people who were living in Hatfield during the Revolutionary War. Each one has been flagged with their name and age\, including the handful of babies born in 1776 or before the war ended in 1783. This is an on-going installation\, and will be open during daylight hours through October 3rd.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/witness-to-the-revolution/
LOCATION:Hill Cemetery\, Prospect Street 3\, Hatfield\, MA\, 01038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Memorial,Outdoors,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T160000
DTSTAMP:20260823T200626
CREATED:20260410T212219Z
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SUMMARY:Sail Boston 2026 Meet Boston Parade of Sail
DESCRIPTION:The Grand Parade of Sail will highlight the day’s activities as vessels parade in flotillas from Broad Sound into the main channel of Boston Harbor turning at Charlestown\, before proceeding to their assigned berthing areas. Public viewing of the parade will be spectacular from Castle Island\, the Seaport District\, the Boston Waterfront\, East Boston\, the North End\, and Charlestown.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/sail-boston-2026-meet-boston-parade-of-sail/
LOCATION:Boston Harbor\, Long Wharf 66\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T103000
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SUMMARY:End of the Revolutionary Era: The Passing of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Park Service at Adams National Historical Park for special programming commemorating the bicentennial of the deaths of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson and the end of the Revolutionary Era 50 years after American Independence. \n10:30 a.m. – John Adams and Thomas Jefferson: Parallel Lives\, Parallel Deaths outdoor ranger talk\n11 a.m. – “They Yet Live\, and Live Forever” guided tour of Peace field\n11:15 a.m. – Mourning Adams and Jefferson outdoor ranger talk\n12 p.m. – John Adams’s Final Journey ranger-guided walks\n12:30 p.m. – Hallowed Ground ranger-led tour of Hancock Cemetery\n12:30 p.m. – John Adams and Thomas Jefferson: Parallel Lives\, Parallel Deaths outdoor ranger talk\n1 p.m. – “They Yet Live\, and Live Forever” guided tour of Peace field\n1:15 p.m. – Mourning Adams and Jefferson outdoor ranger talk\n2 p.m. – John Adams’s Final Journey ranger-guided walks\n2:30 p.m. – Hallowed Ground ranger-led tour of Hancock Cemetery\n2:30 p.m. – John Adams and Thomas Jefferson: Parallel Lives\, Parallel Deaths outdoor ranger talk\n3 p.m. – “They Yet Live\, and Live Forever” guided tour of Peace field (Saturday only)\n3 p.m. – Cosmic Coincidence: Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the Deaths of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson at United First Parish Church (Sunday only)\n3:15 p.m. – Mourning Adams and Jefferson outdoor ranger talk\nUnless otherwise noted\, the NPS is hosting all End of the Revolutionary Erea events outdoors on the grounds of the Old House at Peace field\, located at 135 Adams Street\, Quincy\, MA. Limited seating will be provided\, but visitors are welcome to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets.  \nVisitors should park at the Visitor Center at 1250 Hancock Street\, Quincy\, MA\, and may walk or ride the park trolley 0.5 miles to Peace field. Limited street parking will be available at Peace field along Adams Street. The Visitor Center and the Old House at Peace field are accessible by the MBTA Red Line via the Quincy Center station (0.5 miles). Visitors should leave ample time to travel between park sites.  \nOther than the guided tours of Peace field at 11 a.m.\, 1 p.m.\, and 3 p.m.\, these special talks and walks are free to attend and do not require reservations. Reservations for the special guided tour of Peace field and other guided tours are required for all visitors (adults\, including passholders\, and children) and may be obtained in person at the Visitor Center on a first-come\, first-served basis on the day of the tour. You must have a daily park entrance pass\, an annual park entrance pass\, or a valid Interagency pass or to enter the park’s historic buildings in addition to any tour reservations you make. You can purchase entrance passes in person at the Visitor Center. Self-guided tours of the Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill are also available and do not require reservations\, only entrance passes. \nThere are no restroom facilities available in the historic buildings. You cannot bring large bags (over 9″ x 11″ x 5″)\, luggage or strollers in the historic buildings and there are no locker facilities available. Bags may not be left unattended on park grounds or with park staff. The historic buildings are not temperature controlled\, so expect hot and humid conditions over the summer. You cannot vape or smoke on park property. Food and drinks are not allowed in the historic buildings.  \nSchedule and availability are subject to change. These events may be modified or cancelled due to inclement weather or unsafe conditions. Alerts and updates will be posted on the park website. \nLearn more about upcoming events for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution at https://www.nps.gov/adam/planyourvisit/250-anniversary.htm.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/end-of-the-revolutionary-era-the-passing-of-john-adams-and-thomas-jefferson/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Adams National Historical Park\, 135 Adams Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T140000
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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/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Nobility Hill Historic District\, Stoneham\, Massachusetts\, 02180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T120000
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SUMMARY:Sail Boston 2026 Crew  & Cadet Street Parade
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, July 13\, 2026\, a Crew and Cadet Parade will take place to welcome sailors from around the world to Boston. Marching bands and cadets from the visiting ships will parade along Seaport Boulevard starting at the Leader Bank Pavilion\, at 290 Northern Avenue\, and concluding at Christopher Columbus Park\, in the North End of Boston. This year\, approximately 1\,000 participants are expected to march the 1.3 mile route.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/sail-boston-2026-crew-cadet-street-parade/
LOCATION:Leader Bank Pavilion\, at 290 Northern Avenue\, Northern Avenue 290\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T213000
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SUMMARY:Revelry on Griffin’s Wharf
DESCRIPTION:The Sons and Daughters of Liberty come out for Sail Boston in an evening of history\, games\, merriment\, and all things “Boston Tea Party”! Costumed museum interpreters will engage and educate through interaction and activities\, including Knot Tying\, Portrait Drawing\, Tea Leaf Readings\, Face Painting\, Photo Booth\, and colonial games such as Bean Bag Toss\, Nine Men’s Morris\, Road to Boston\, and Shut the Box! Guests will have access to the fully restored vessels Eleanor and the brig Beaver to throw tea crates into Boston’s historic harbor! Join us in Abigail’s Tea Room to taste the five tea blends that were at the center point of this iconic event. Beer\, wine\, clam chowder\, and an assortment of cookies and scones\, along with many other items\, will be available for purchase. Popcorn is FREE!\n*NOTE: Sail Boston Fireworks are NOT visible from the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum\nTICKETS AT THE DOOR.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revelry-on-griffins-wharf/
LOCATION:Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum\, Congress Street 306\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T220000
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CREATED:20260410T212308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T212308Z
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SUMMARY:Sail Boston Fireworks
DESCRIPTION:Fireworks will illuminate Boston Harbor and the Tall Ships below twice during Sail Boston. The fireworks will launch from a barge located off of Boston’s Fan Pier.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/sail-boston-fireworks/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Fan Pier\, Boston Harbor\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors
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