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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T190000
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SUMMARY:"A Sculptor Speaks for Her Statues" with Meredith Bergmann
DESCRIPTION:Nationally renowned sculptor Meredith Bergmann\, an Acton resident\, has created inspiring monuments to great Americans: FDR\, Sojourner Truth\, Susan B. Anthony\, Abigail Adams\, and many more. Her artistic process includes learning about each figure as she creates each bronze statue. Phillis Wheatley (c. 1753 – December 5\, 1784)\, whose bronze statue appears in the Boston Women’s Memorial in Boston\, is one such monument. She is considered the first African American author of a published book of poetry. Come learn about Phillis and Meredith’s other subjects. You can see more photos of Meredith’s work at https://meredithbergmann.com/. \nRemote Participation: You can watch live at Acton TV http://tinyurl.com/Acton-TV. Recordings will be available at Acton TV https://actontv.org/ and on our website https://www.actonma.gov/250 where you’ll find all programming information and a link to our commemorative store. \nSponsored by the Acton Lions Club
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/a-sculptor-speaks-for-her-statues-with-meredith-bergmann/
LOCATION:Acton Town Hall\, Main Street 472\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Acton 250 Committee":MAILTO:acton250@acton-ma.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T120000
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SUMMARY:For the Defense and Safety of the Province: Essex County Prepares for War
DESCRIPTION:In October 1774\, the Massachusetts Provincial Congress ordered the towns across the colony to prepare for war with England. In response\, Essex County entered a wartime phase that included creating minute-man companies\, stockpiling arms\, ammunition\, and equipment\, and establishing a defense network ready to mobilize if the redcoats marched from Boston into the countryside. \nJoin Alexander Cain as he discusses the county’s response to the British threat of war on the eve of Lexington and Concord. \nAfter the lecture\, attendees can stay to witness live demonstrations of the types of drills used by local militias in 1775. Reenactors from the Danvers Alarm List Company will demonstrate the Pickering Manual of Arms\, while the Lexington Minutemen will demonstrate the 1764 Crown Manual. These demonstrations will offer a hands-on look at how militias trained and prepared for battle in the years leading up to the Revolution. \nGuests are welcome to arrive at 9:00 am for some coffee and light refreshments\, the lecture will begin at 9:30am with the drilling demonstrations to follow right after. \nThe Lecture portion will be limited to 75 participants\, but all are welcome to attend the drill demonstrations. Please be aware that the reenactors will be firing muskets during these demonstrations\, which will result in loud booms and smoke.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/for-the-defense-and-safety-of-the-province-essex-county-prepares-for-war/
LOCATION:Meredith Farm\, 41 Cross Street\, Topsfield\, 01983\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T140000
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SUMMARY:Religion and Black Abolitionism in the Era of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:In January 1773\, Massachusetts slaves submitted the first of four petitions that decade to the legislature of the colony requesting their release from bondage. Around the same time writers such as Phillis Wheatley and Caesar Sarter began to attack both slavery and the slave trade in print. \nMany scholars have discussed these individual writers and the petitioning campaign of Boston’s blacks as an example of the ways in which subordinate groups used the rhetoric of Revolution to advance their own claims. In this talk\, Dr. Christopher Cameron\, Professor of History\, locates the origins of their political thought even further back in puritan religious ideology. \nJoin us for this talk to learn more about the advent of black petitioning and other forms of antislavery writing in the colony\, which represented the beginning of the organized abolitionist movement in America. \nThis event is free and open to all\, but registration is required via this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/6117391807240/WN_hjLHntc4RTmPMrQZv3hv5Q. \nAfter registering\, you will receive an email with information about attending the webinar. \nEmail any questions to programs@14beacon.org. \nThis event is part of our Religion of Revolution lecture series\, sponsored by New England’s Hidden Histories. \nThe Congregational Library & Archives newest digital exhibition\, “Religion of Revolution: Congregational Voices on Liberty\,” is free to visit anytime at https://congregationallibrary.quartexcollections.com/online-exhibits/revolution. \nSPEAKER BIO \nDr. Christopher Cameron is Professor of History at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He was the founding president of the African American Intellectual History Society and currently serves as the founding secretary of the Black Humanist Studies Association. Cameron received his BA in History from Keene State College and his MA and PhD in American History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Cameron is the author of “To Plead Our Own Cause: African Americans in Massachusetts and The Making of the Antislavery Movement” and “Black Freethinkers: A History of African American Secularism.”
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/religion-and-black-abolitionism-in-the-era-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregational Library &amp%3B Archives":MAILTO:programs@14beacon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063952
CREATED:20250219T152436Z
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SUMMARY:Premiere of new Film: "From Sea to Shining Sea: Katharine Lee Bates and the Story of America the Beautiful"
DESCRIPTION:The producers of From Sea to Shining Sea: Katharine Lee Bates and The Story of America the Beautiful are pleased to announce a Premiere screening of the film on March 13\, 2025 at 7:00pm at the Falmouth Public Library. Writer and Director\, John de Graaf\, Bates’s biographer Melinda Ponder\, and local author Leonard Miele will be in attendance for a Q & A and discussion after the screening. This event honors the life of a Falmouth native and is free to the public.\nFrom Sea to Shining Sea explores the remarkable life of Katharine Lee Bates\, poet\, professor\, and social reformer\, beginning with her childhood in Falmouth. An unsung hero best known for authoring America the Beautiful\, Bates was deeply committed to the beauty and principles of our country. This film is especially appropriate as statewide Massachusetts 250 commemorations lead up to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026\, offering hope for the healing of a polarized America. Various state and federal commemorations are already underway for America250. \nAmerica The Beautiful may be America’s most beloved song. The words are found in nearly every hymn book in the country. It celebrates our natural beauty and makes a powerful appeal for justice\, brotherhood and inclusion. It has been sung at inaugurations\, demonstrations\, and sporting events\, in operatic\, folk\, country and other styles. Yet few know about the fascinating life of Katharine Lee Bates\, the Falmouth-born Wellesley college professor who wrote the lyrics to the song. Her story should not be forgotten\, nor its context. Her contribution to our national culture merited her induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970; and a February 2025 New England Music Hall of Fame class which also included Queen’s Freddie Mercury\, The Monkees and other music industry influential. \nThe first words of the song came to Bates as she surveyed the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains from the broad summit of Colorado’s Pike’s Peak on July 22\, 1893. Her verses acknowledge that the United States has often not lived up to its promises and ideals\, yet it honors the unbroken chain of Americans who strived to make it all it can be – from sea to shining sea. \nThe 37 minute film includes hundreds of still photos\, archival film clips\, beautiful watercolors and stunning contemporary footage from Falmouth and other locations\, bringing to life the historical events that shaped Bates’ thinking\, including the Civil War\, women’s suffrage\, the Gilded Age\, the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair\, immigration to America\, the Spanish American War\, the Lawrence textile workers’ strike of 1912\, and the First World War. The song America the Beautiful is presented in the film by Blane Howard\, an independent country recording artist\, and includes excerpts from many other renowned artists.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/premiere-of-new-film-from-sea-to-shining-sea-katharine-lee-bates-and-the-story-of-america-the-beautiful/
LOCATION:Falmouth Public Library\, Main Street 300\, Falmouth\, Massachusetts\, 02540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063952
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SUMMARY:Concord250 Event: “A Fight for Freedom: Honoring Patriots of Color”
DESCRIPTION:“A Fight for Freedom: Honoring Patriots of Color” is a two-hour live event dedicated to uncovering and honoring the often-overlooked contributions of Black and Indigenous patriots both during the American Revolution and the long struggle for continued expansion of freedom and liberty over the past 250 years. \nThis event will take place at the Umbrella Arts\, 40 Stow Street in Concord. \nIn 1775\, between 20 and 40 colonists of African and Indigenous descent fought alongside their fellow revolutionaries on the Battle Road during the opening conflict of the American Revolution. These individuals\, who had been excluded from formal militia service prior to the war\, became some of the earliest patriots to take up arms in the fight for liberty. By the end of the Revolutionary War\, approximately 5\,500 people of color had served in the Continental Army or militia\, risking their lives for the promise of freedom. \nDespite their significant role in the founding of the United States\, the stories of these patriots and their descendants have often been erased or overshadowed by historical bias\, and their sacrifices obscured by a narrative written by others. \nBy telling their stories and honoring their service\, we not only shed light on their essential contributions but also expand our understanding of the nation’s founding. Their bravery and resilience remind us that the struggle for freedom has always been fought by people from all backgrounds and walks of life. Today\, efforts at the national and state levels—particularly in Massachusetts—are working to correct this historical oversight and honor the full spectrum of those who fought and continue to fight for liberty and equality for all people. \nProgram Highlights: \nHistorical Narratives: Historical interpreters guide participants through the stories of people who fought for independence. Brister Freeman\, Cesar Robbins among others\nInspiring Performers: Through spoken word\, theatre\, music and song performers will share perspectives on the ongoing struggle for freedom\, liberty\, and equality\, both during the Revolution and in the centuries that followed.\nCommunity Reflection: The event will close with a community dialogue on the importance of recognizing the diverse voices and contributions that shaped the nation’s history\, past and present.\nJoin us for an event of learning\, reflection\, and recognition as we honor the courageous men and women who fought for freedom and whose stories are vital to understanding the full history of our nation. \nFunded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism \nPartners: MA250 Concord250\, Minuteman National Historical Park\, The Robbins House\, The Town of Concord\, The Umbrella Arts Center.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-event-a-fight-for-freedom-honoring-patriots-of-color/
LOCATION:umbrella arts center\, Stow Street\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event,Indigenous History,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T173000
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SUMMARY:Sudbury History: Before the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Wayland and Sudbury and the Dawn of the American Revolution \nPresentation by Jane Sciacca \nOn April 19\, 1775\, more than 300 men from Sudbury (modern Wayland and Sudbury) marched off to Concord to confront British troops on the first day of the American Revolution. What led to their brave deeds that day? What manner of town did they leave\, not knowing whether they would ever see it again? What about those left behind that day who could only wonder and wait? Meet the men and women as they transition from proud Englishmen to patriotic American citizens.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/sudbury-history-before-the-revolution/
LOCATION:Martha Mary Chapel\, Dutton Road 35\, Sudbury\, Massachusetts\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sudbury 250 Committee":MAILTO:sudbury250@sudbury.ma.us
GEO:42.3586333;-71.4717605
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250324
DTSTAMP:20260424T063952
CREATED:20241009T173156Z
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SUMMARY:Concord250: QUILTS 250 Stitching in the Spirit of Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Showcasing the creative energy of quilters near and far\, Quilts 250 will display as many as 250 quilts that visually express through fabric and thread themes related to our country’s founding and evolution and the dynamic range of quilting arts in the last 250 years. The show is sponsored by the Concord 250 Celebrations Committee and is organized by the Concord Piecemakers\, Quilters’ Connection\, and Rising Star Quilters guilds. \nQuilt show with “shows within the show” on the Spirit of 1775; Antique and Antique-Inspired Traditional Quilts; Quilts of Protest; Modern\, Contemporary\, and Pictorial Quilts; and Student Quilts and Fiber Arts\nLecture by Gerald Roy\, Pilgrim/Roy Collection\, Quilt Collector and Quilt Historian\, and Jennifer Swope\, David and Roberta Logie Curator of Textile and Fashion Arts\, Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston\nBoutique\nChildren’s Activities \nFor more information and instructions on entering a quilt\, visit https://www.quiltersconnection.org/Quilts250.html
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-quilts-250-stitching-in-the-spirit-of-democracy/
LOCATION:Concord Academy\, Main Street 166\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit,Speakers,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord250":MAILTO:pollyconcord250@gmail.com
GEO:42.4592814;-71.3546494
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063952
CREATED:20250324T140635Z
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SUMMARY:The Ride: Kostya Kennedy at The COOP
DESCRIPTION:2025 marks the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s legendary midnight ride! Join us at The COOP for a special evening with Kostya Kennedy\, author of The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America. Book signing to follow! \nRSVP link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-ride-kostya-kennedy-at-the-coop-tickets-1280779167969?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-ride-kostya-kennedy-at-the-coop/
LOCATION:The COOP\, Massachusetts Avenue 140\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02139\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="The COOP":MAILTO:ruthann@thecoop.com
GEO:42.3604045;-71.0955608
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063952
CREATED:20250227T175435Z
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SUMMARY:Tea\, Tories\, and the Almost-Battle of Marshfield
DESCRIPTION:Join historian Patrick Browne as he explores the tension and resistance to British rule in Duxbury and on the South Shore of Massachusetts during the Revolutionary period.  This talk will be held in person and broadcast online. \nDr Browne will highlight the unique loyalty of Duxbury’s neighbor Marshfield to the Crown\, including its request for British troops\, and the dynamics of local patriot and loyalist factions. The narrative culminates in the near-confrontation between local militia and British forces stationed in Marshfield after the outbreak of war at Lexington and Concord\, reflecting the broader revolutionary fervor and the precarious balance of loyalties in the region. Join in person in or online via Zoom. Register here to attend online https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vIKvvHNdTdWgeblkmpRcWg
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/tea-tories-and-the-almost-battle-of-marshfield/
LOCATION:Duxbury Free Library\, Alden Street 77\, Duxbury\, MA\, 02332\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alden Kindred of America":MAILTO:dmobed@alden.org
GEO:42.0467661;-70.6830786
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063952
CREATED:20250305T184714Z
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SUMMARY:Concord250 Speaker Event: Historian Robert A. Gross
DESCRIPTION:The Milldames of Concord are pleased to invite you to an enlightening lecture by the renowned Concord historian Dr. Robert A. Gross. This event promises to be an exceptional opportunity to delve into the rich history of Concord with one of its most distinguished scholars. \nEvent Details \nDate: Wednesday\, March 26\, 2025 \nTime: 4:00 pm \nVenue: Trinitarian Congregational Church \nCost: Free of Charge\, sponsored by Milldames \nAbout the Speaker \nDr. Robert Gross is a highly respected historian\, known for his meticulous research and engaging presentations on Concord’s historical significance. His work has garnered widespread acclaim\, making him a sought-after speaker and a valuable resource to understanding our unique history and cultural import. \nLecture Overview \nThe lecture will explore the intricate tapestry of Concord’s past\, shedding light on its pivotal moments and influential figures. Dr. Gross’s unique insights will provide a deeper understanding of the town’s heritage and how it continues to reverberate in today’s world. \nQ&A Session \nDr. Gross is pleased to address your inquiries during the lecture. To facilitate a more thorough and informative discussion\, we encourage you to submit your questions when you arrive at the event. \nJoin Us \nWe hope you will join us for an evening of historical exploration and intellectual engagement. Dr. Gross’s lecture is an event not to be missed\, and we look forward to welcoming you.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-speaker-event-historian-robert-a-gross-2/
LOCATION:TriCon Church\, Walden Street 54\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord250":MAILTO:pollyconcord250@gmail.com
GEO:42.4583142;-71.3496317
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T063952
CREATED:20250324T161612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T162120Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Harbor Lectures: Seaweeds of Boston Harbor and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Located within the cold waters of the Gulf of Maine\, Boston Harbor hosts a rich diversity of seaweeds\, including dense kelp forests and fields of calcified red algae. These seaweeds are an important component of local marine ecosystems\, but what exactly are these slimy marine organisms and how important are they to the environment in our backyard? We invite you to join Curtis Morris as he dives into the seaweeds that call Boston Harbor\, and the larger Gulf of Maine\, home. \nCurtis Morris is a PhD student in the Byrnes Lab at the University of Massachusetts Boston School for the Environment where he researches kelp forest ecology with an emphasis on exploring the role of seaweeds in Gulf of Maine community ecology. He also works with the Stone Living Lab to study the ecological impact of nature based coastal protection structures. \nAtlantic Wharf (Fort Point Room)\n290 Congress Street\nBoston\, MA 02210 \n****$12 Parking after 6 p.m.**** \nThis program is presented by the National Park Service and Boston Harbor Now as a part of our three-part Revolutionary Harbor lecture series.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolutionary-harbor-lectures-seaweeds-of-boston-harbor-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Atlantic Wharf (Fort Point Room)\, 290 Congress Street\, Boston\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T193000
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SUMMARY:REBELS at SEA: PRIVATEERING in the AMERICAN REVOLUTION Lecture and book signing by Eric Jay Dolin
DESCRIPTION:The best-selling author of Black Flags\, Blue Waters reclaims the daring freelance sailors who proved essential to the winning of the Revolutionary War. \nThe heroic story of the founding of the U.S. Navy during the Revolution has been told before\, yet missing from most maritime histories of America’s first war is the ragtag fleet of private vessels\, from 20-foot whaleboats to 40-cannon men-of-war\, that truly revealed the new nation’s character―above all\, its ambition and entrepreneurial ethos. \nIn Rebels at Sea\, Dolin corrects that significant omission\, and contends that privateers\, though often seen as profiteers at best and pirates at worst\, were in fact critical to the Revolution’s outcome. \nArmed with cannons\, swivel guns\, muskets\, and pikes―as well as government documents granting them the right to seize enemy ships―thousands of privateers tormented the British on the broad Atlantic and in bays and harbors on both sides of the ocean. \nAbounding with tales of daring maneuvers and deadly encounters\, Rebels at Sea presents the American Revolution as we have rarely seen it before. \nJOIN US! This event is a collaboration with Andover Bookstore. \nEric Jay Dolin Books will be available at the event at a discounted price
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/rebels-at-sea-privateering-in-the-american-revolution-lecture-and-book-signing-by-eric-jay-dolin/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andover Center for History and Culture":MAILTO:mtubinis@andoverhistoryandculture.org
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