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SUMMARY:Lincoln Day
DESCRIPTION:Hingham Historical Society kicks off the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with Lincoln Day 2025 – a community celebration of civic engagement. Lincoln Day celebrates civic engagement and reflects on the lives and legacies of General Benjamin Lincoln (1733-1810) and President Abraham Lincoln (1809 – 1865). Born more than 70 years and 1\,000 miles apart yet with shared Hingham roots\, General Lincoln and President Lincoln served their country in revolutionary ways. They took up leadership roles in times of extreme political and social polarization when questions about the meaning of freedom\, independence\, and liberty divided households\, communities\, and the nation itself. As the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution dawns\, Lincoln Day asks us to consider how we can be inspired by the past to serve our communities’ futures. \nLincoln Day activities will begin at 10:00 AM with a muster of the Hingham Militia Company at the Hingham Memorial Bell Tower (90 Main Street) and wreath-laying ceremonies in Hingham Cemetery at the gravesites of General Benjamin Lincoln and Massachusetts’ Civil War governor\, John Albion Andrew. The speaking program will begin at 11:00 AM at Old Ship Church (90 Main Street) featuring a keynote address from Jonathan Lane\, Executive Director of Revolution 250\, as well as remarks by state and local representatives and the presentation of winning essays from the Hingham Middle School Lincoln Day Essay Contest. The Military Order of the Loyal Legion\, the 22nd Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company\, Hingham’s Scout Troop 1\, and other civic organizations will also participate. All Lincoln Day events are free and open to the public. \nAs part of the Lincoln Day observation\, the Hingham Historical Society’s Benjamin Lincoln House will be open for FREE guided tours from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. Reservations are not required. For more information about the Benjamin Lincoln House\, please visit https://hinghamhistorical.org.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/lincoln-day/
LOCATION:Hingham Heritage Museum\, Main Street 34\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Reenactment
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SUMMARY:Presidents' Day Festival
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Presidents’ Day\, historic guests\, creative activities\, live musical performances as well as Museum tours will bring the JFK Library to life in new ways for all ages. Enjoy performances of campaign songs and maker activities to highlight President Kennedy’s time in the White House\, with additional elements focusing on democratic values and the importance of civic participation. \nYouths ages 17 and under will be FREE on Festival Day. Additional student\, military\, senior\, and EBT discounts are always available. General admission starts at $18. Visit jfklibrary.org/PresidentsDay\, for more details. \nMeet Presidents Abraham Lincoln and John Adams\, and First Lady Abigail Adams!\n“Hail to the Chief” campaign songs sing-along!\nHistory-based Maker Activities!\nDon’t Miss Experiences!\nClosing Concert and More! \nEarly Riser Reward – On Festival Day\, the first 200 youth ages 17 and under to arrive at the admissions desk will receive a keepsake donated by generous shoppers of the Museum Store while supplies last. \nParking is free at the JFK Library.\nA Paul Revere shuttle bus will be running directly from the JFK/UMass MBTA stop on the Red Line to the JFK Library the day of the Festival. \n$2 Off Museum Admission with Special Buzzword\nIn celebration of Presidents’ Day week\, the JFK Library will reveal a special buzzword on social media. Visitors who provide the buzzword during admission throughout the week of February 15-23\, 2025 will receive $2 off admission prices. \nSensory Flexibility – Adaptive maker activities and a Flexible Quiet Space will be available for anyone who needs a break at any time. This is an inclusive program and people both with and without disabilities are always welcomed. \nSecurity – To make your experience safe and enjoyable\, the JFK Library takes the safety and security of all guests\, staff\, and visitors seriously. Upon entry to this federal building\, all visitors must pass through a security check with a metal detector. All bags will be searched by Security Officers upon entry.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/presidents-day-festival/
LOCATION:John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Drama,Event,Exhibit,Reenactment,Women's History
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SUMMARY:Red Coat March to Salem’s North Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of “Leslie’s Retreat\,” a pivotal moment that marked Salem’s first stand against British authority and helped spark the American Revolution. \nOn February 26\, 1775\, just weeks before the shots at Lexington and Concord\, Salem witnessed what could have been the first battle of the American Revolution. When British Lt. Colonel Alexander Leslie and his troops attempted to seize colonial weapons\, they were met with remarkable resistance at Salem’s North Bridge—where courage\, diplomacy\, and level-headed leadership prevented bloodshed but demonstrated American resolve. \nExperience history come alive as we recreate this dramatic confrontation at its original location. Watch as historical reenactors portray the tense standoff between British troops and Salem’s citizens. \nBe part of this remarkable commemoration as we honor the courage\, wisdom\, and restraint shown by both sides during this critical moment in American history. This event offers a unique opportunity to witness and understand how Salem’s citizens stood firm in defense of their rights while avoiding the outbreak of war—if only for a few more weeks. \n  \nEvent Website: https://www.salem400.org/event/red-coat-march-to-north-bridge/ \n 
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/red-coat-march-to-north-bridge/
LOCATION:North Bridge (Salem\, MA)\, 62 Federal Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment
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SUMMARY:Fashion in the Season of Revolution: A Panel Discussion and a Revolutionary Reenactor Promenade
DESCRIPTION:The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) invites you to step back in time with Fashion in the Season of Revolution\, a dynamic exploration of the intersection between style\, society\, and conflict in the Revolutionary era. This engaging program\, presented in cooperation with Leslie’s Retreat 250\, offers a unique blend of scholarship\, storytelling\, and immersive experience\, combining a thought-provoking panel discussion with a vibrant Revolutionary reenactor promenade. \n2:30pm – Panel begins in Morse Auditorium – Welcome and panelist introductions – Petra Slinkard\, Director of Curatorial Affairs and Curator of Fashion and Textiles\, PEM\n2:40pm – Presentation: PEM Collection in Focus – Abigail Adams’ Petticoat – Paula Bradstreet Richter\, Curator-at-Large\, PEM\n3:00pm – Presentation: Purchasing Patriotism: New England Shoe Stories During the Revolutionary Era – Dr. Kimberly Alexander\, University of New Hampshire\n3:20pm – Presentation: “I Dress as Genteel As Possible:”; Research and Context in Living History Interpretation – Dr. Emily A. Murphy\, Curator\, National Park Service.\n3:40pm- Presentation: Inspiration Up Close – A Story of Reenactment Dress – a conversation with Henry Rutkowski and Petra Slinkard\n3:55pm – Invitation to reenactors to join on stage and audience to view costumes up close\n4:10pm – Program concludes \nThis event is presented by the Peabody Essex Museum in collaboration with Leslie’s Retreat 250. \n  \nArtists in Marblehead\, Massachusetts\, wedding dress of Elizabeth Gerry Devereux worn on her wedding to Burrill Devereux on April 22\, 1775 (detail). Silk\, linen\, and cotton. Gift of the Chestnut Street Associates\, 1964. 134537.A-F. Peabody Essex Museum. Photo by Walter Silver/PEM.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/fashion-in-the-season-of-revolution-a-panel-discussion-and-a-revolutionary-reenactor-promenade/
LOCATION:Peabody Essex Museum\, Essex Street 161\, Salem\, Massachusetts\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Reenactment,Speakers,Women's History
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SUMMARY:Revolution Ball: A celebration to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Leslie's Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate History with us! \nThe Revolution Ball is a colonial dress/black tie evening of live music\, dancing\, food\, and drinks. The event celebrates the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of Leslie’s Retreat from the Salem gunpowder raid of 1775. \nIn February of 1775\, Colonel Alexander Leslie and his British regulars were sent to raid the gunpowder and cannon stores of Salem. On their way through Marblehead and Salem\, an alarm was raised and townsfolk and local militia responded in large numbers to impede Leslie and his soldiers. Rather than the confrontation ending in violence\, collaboration and diplomacy won the day\, thanks to local minister Rev. Thomas Barnard\, Captain John Felt\, Colonel David Mason\, and Colonel Leslie. \nThe evening’s events will begin with period drinks\, heavy hors d’oeuvres\, and music. Period dancing will commence in the ballroom\, led by Commonwealth Vintage Dancers. Local reenactors will be present\, both to take photos with and to participate in the evening’s festivities. \nGuests are welcome to wear either colonial costume or black tie attire.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolution-ball-a-celebration-to-commemorate-the-250th-anniversary-of-leslies-retreat/
LOCATION:Hamilton Hall\, Chestnut Street 9\, Salem\, Massachusetts\, 01970\, United States
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