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SUMMARY:American250 Sturbridge\, Mass Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence in Sturbridge with a full day of community spirit\, history\, and fun! \nJoin us on Sturbridge’s Town Common for a festive celebration featuring The 215th Army Band\, Senator Fattman\, Rep Smola\, Sturbridge’s Militia reenactors\, Daughter’s of the Revolution\, and local docents providing tours of the Old Burial Grounds.  We will have lots of interactive  family fun available including a DJ playing patriotic music\, bounce houses\, axe throwing\, cherry pie eating contest\, Woosox’s Smiley\, face painting\, balloon animals\, along with plenty of food trucks and libations\, Huzzah! \nTo participate\, email sturbridge250@gmail.com. \nPrior to the festival\, watch our parade which starts at 10:30am at corner of Stallion Hill Road and Route 20\, goes east on Route 20\, up Route 131 and ends at the town common.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/american250-sturbridge-mass-festival/
LOCATION:Sturbridge Town Common\, Main Street 278\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment,Speakers,Tours
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SUMMARY:United States Semiquincentennial Observance & Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime event as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. \n• Community picnic – BYOB (Bring Your Own Basket)\n• Reading of the Declaration of Independence\n• Archeological dig at the Thomas Smith House\n• Dedication of time capsule\n• Bell ringing at 2 pm – BYOB (Bring Your Own Bell)\n• Encampment\, musket drills\, and living history  demonstrations of eighteenth century home and work life by 25th Continental Regiment and Green Valley Homestead   \nThe c. 1757 Thomas Smith House and 1920 Delmore Hawthorne Garage will also be open for tours.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/united-states-semiquincentennial-observance-celebration/
LOCATION:Thomas Smith House\, North West Street 251\, Agawam\, Massachusetts\, 01030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,July 4th,Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T120000
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SUMMARY:The Noble Train  Arrives
DESCRIPTION:During the winter of 1775-76\, Henry Knox’s “Noble Train of Artillery” passed through several nearby towns en route from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston. There\, the 59-pieces of captured British ordinance\, hauled 300 miles over frozen rivers and snow-covered mountains by oxen and horse\, played a crucial role in forcing the British evacuation of the city in the Spring of 1776.  \nIn commemoration of the 250th anniversary of Knox’s remarkable achievement\, this extraordinary feat will come to life on the grounds of the historic Thomas Smith House as costumed educators from Fort Ticonderoga\, with (non-firing) cannon and live oxen\, present engaging oratory and dramatic demonstrations.  \nThis fascinating living history event is perfect for the whole family!  \nThe c. 1757 Thomas Smith House and 1920 Delmore Hawthorne Garage will also be open for tours that afternoon.  \nThis event is free and open to the public.  \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Agawam Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-noble-train-arrives/
LOCATION:Thomas Smith House\, North West Street 251\, Agawam\, Massachusetts\, 01030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment,Speakers
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SUMMARY:Abigail Adams: Legacy and Liberty
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the spirit of independence with Abigail Adams: Liberty and Legacy at the historic Rocky Hill Meeting House! In this engaging performance\, local actor Sheryl Faye brings to life one of America’s most influential women—a revolutionary\, mother\, and advocate for women’s rights. Set in the eighteenth-century Rocky Hill Meeting House\, this program explores Adams’s intelligence\, courage\, and her enduring call to “remember the ladies.” Join us for an inspiring program honoring her legacy and the revolutionary ideals that shaped a new nation. \nAbigail Adams will be portrayed by Sheryl Faye. \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Amesbury Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/abigail-adams-legacy-and-liberty/
LOCATION:Historic New England – Rocky Hill Meeting House\, Old Portsmouth Road 4\, Amesbury\, Massachusetts\, 01913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Reenactment,Women's History
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SUMMARY:The Battle of Dighton
DESCRIPTION:Join us for fun day of authentic battle re-enactments and encampments in rural Dighton\, MA! Witness the re-creations and lifestyles of a 18th century style encampment while touring the camps. Come and see soldiers and camp-followers demonstrate 18th century skills\, crafts\, drills\, music\, cooking\, and get an up-close view of an 18th century style battle. There’s no better way to appreciate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation! Camps are open on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM\, and on Sunday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Battles are held on both Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 PM\, but feel free to come early and leave late. Perfect for historians\, teachers\, and students. This is a FREE\, FAMILY-FRIENDLY event to the public\, hosted by the Town of Dighton and the 13th Continental Regiment. 18th Century period vendors\, and modern food trucks will be open to all throughout the day.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-battle-of-dighton/
LOCATION:Wood’s Farm\, Somerset Avenue 1326\, Dighton\, Massachusetts\, 02715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Exhibit,Outdoors,Reenactment
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