BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MA250 - ECPv6.5.1.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260701T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T170000 DTSTAMP:20260724T071230 CREATED:20260615T142845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260615T142845Z UID:10013607-1782898200-1785085200@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Songs of Liberty DESCRIPTION:A 25-minute live performance explores how music carried revolutionary ideas through taverns\, homes\, and meetinghouses across New England—often faster and with greater impact than the written word. A cast of musicians\, joined by a Massachusetts Minuteman storyteller\, will perform songs from the Revolutionary era with a contemporary folk-rock twist\, highlighting enduring themes of liberty\, resistance\, and unity. The Songs of Liberty is produced in partnership with ClockJack Productions. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/songs-of-liberty/ LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,July 4th,Reenactment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/songs-of-liberty-2-scaled.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:20260701T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T170000 DTSTAMP:20260724T071230 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:20260702T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T120000 DTSTAMP:20260724T071230 CREATED:20260622T152442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T152442Z UID:10014447-1782990000-1782993600@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Independence 250: Independence Forever: The Continental Congress DESCRIPTION:Become a delegate to the Second Continental Congress and re-enact the passage of the Declaration of Independence. This interactive and engaging event is an invitation to adults and children to take part in the debate about whether to remain loyal to the British crown or to create a new nation. \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-independence-forever-the-continental-congress/2026-07-02/1/ LOCATION:Adams National Historical Park: Old House at Peace field\, 135 Adams St\, Quincy\, 02169\, United States CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Drama,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Reenactment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/I250-schedule-5.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:20260702T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T133000 DTSTAMP:20260724T071230 CREATED:20260701T185046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T185046Z UID:10014526-1782995400-1782999000@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:The MHS Celebrates the USA's 250th with Reenactors and a Reading of the Declaration of Independence DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Historical Society (MHS) is hosting a commemorative program marking the 250th anniversary of July 2\, 1776 – the day the Continental Congress voted for independence from Great Britain. Although the nation ultimately adopted July 4 as its official birthday\, John Adams believed July 2 would be celebrated for generations\, predicting in a letter to Abigail Adams that the day would be marked with “pomp and parade… games\, sports\, guns\, bells\, bonfires\, and illuminations.” The event will feature historical reenactors portraying John and Abigail Adams\, bringing the couple’s famous correspondence and the dramatic days surrounding independence to life\, as well as a reading of the Declaration of Independence by WCVB Newscenter 5’s anchor Maria Stephanos. \nThe event will take place alongside 1776: Declaring Independence\, the Society’s landmark exhibition featuring some of the nation’s most significant founding‑era artifacts\, including:\n– John Adams’ and Thomas Jefferson’s handwritten copies of the Declaration of Independence\n– A rare Dunlap Broadside\, the earliest printing of the Declaration\n– Original Adams family correspondence discussing the vote for independence and Adams’s prediction about July 2\n– Tea recovered from Boston Harbor after the Boston Tea Party\n– Additional manuscripts and documents illustrating how the Declaration transformed the colonies into a new nation \nThe event is free and registration is recommended to secure your spot: https://www.masshist.org/events/USA-250-birthday URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-mhs-celebrates-the-usas-250th-with-reenactors-and-a-reading-of-the-declaration-of-independence/ LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States CATEGORIES:July 4th,Reenactment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Untitled-design.png ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Historical Society":MAILTO:communications@masshist.org GEO:42.3464046;-71.0898925 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Massachusetts Historical Society Boylston Street 1154 Boston Massachusetts 02215 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boylston Street 1154:geo:-71.0898925,42.3464046 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T140000 DTSTAMP:20260724T071230 CREATED:20260622T152442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T152442Z UID:10014448-1782997200-1783000800@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Independence 250: Independence Forever: The Continental Congress DESCRIPTION:Become a delegate to the Second Continental Congress and re-enact the passage of the Declaration of Independence. This interactive and engaging event is an invitation to adults and children to take part in the debate about whether to remain loyal to the British crown or to create a new nation. \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-independence-forever-the-continental-congress/2026-07-02/2/ LOCATION:Adams National Historical Park: Old House at Peace field\, 135 Adams St\, Quincy\, 02169\, United States CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Drama,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Reenactment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/I250-schedule-5.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:20260702T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T160000 DTSTAMP:20260724T071230 CREATED:20260622T152442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T152442Z UID:10014449-1783004400-1783008000@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Independence 250: Independence Forever: The Continental Congress DESCRIPTION:Become a delegate to the Second Continental Congress and re-enact the passage of the Declaration of Independence. This interactive and engaging event is an invitation to adults and children to take part in the debate about whether to remain loyal to the British crown or to create a new nation. \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-independence-forever-the-continental-congress/2026-07-02/3/ LOCATION:Adams National Historical Park: Old House at Peace field\, 135 Adams St\, Quincy\, 02169\, United States CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Drama,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Reenactment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/I250-schedule-5.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:20260702T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T213000 DTSTAMP:20260724T071230 CREATED:20260629T193915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T193915Z UID:10014499-1783018800-1783027800@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Revelry on Griffin’s Wharf DESCRIPTION:The Sons and Daughters of Liberty return for 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\, face painting\, photo booth\, colonial games such as 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! Great for Families!\nView the Harborfest Fireworks from our back deck at 9:15pm!\n*This is a Boston Harborfest Event.\nTICKETS AT THE DOOR. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revelry-on-griffins-wharf-2/ LOCATION:Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum\, Congress Street 306\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Reenactment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Revelry-on-Griffins-Wharf.jpg 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 END:VCALENDAR