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SUMMARY:Historical Talks Illuminate the Midnight Ride  on the 250th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Join Paul Revere House staff people as they review the story of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride on the 250th anniversary of his now famous adventure. Learn new angles to the story that you may have never learned in school and discover how the humble silversmith became famous long after his death at the venerable age of 83\, thanks to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow! Talks will repeat throughout the day and are included in the price of admission.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/historical-talks-illuminate-the-midnight-ride-on-the-250th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Paul Revere House\, 19 North Square\, Boston\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Exhibit,Speakers
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SUMMARY:The Osgoods - 250 Years Ago They Started A Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Doors at 6 p.m./Presentation at 6:30 p.m. \nBased on shared research about their families\, cousins Rich Pitra and Kathleen Osgood will bring their ANCESTRY CLUB research to North Andover on the eve of the 250th anniversary of our town’s involvement in the early days of the American Revolution. \nFrom the “shot heard round the world” on April 19\, 1775\, to September 3\, 1783\, with the signing of the Treaty of Paris\, the Osgoods fought in The Revolution. Now\, 250 years later\, Katie and Rich will highlight the family who fought in the opening battles for American Independence\, including the Fryes and Osgoods from Andover\, the Osgoods and Prescotts from Lancaster\, and the Hales from Hollis\, Massachusetts. The presentation will follow their routes to Lexington and Concord and on to the Siege of Boston and the Battle of Bunker Hill.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-osgoods-250-years-ago-they-started-a-revolution/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave.\, North Andover\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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SUMMARY:250th Anniversary Lantern Service Featuring Heather Cox Richardson
DESCRIPTION:The Old North Church is offering a traditional Lantern Service on Friday\, April 18\, 2025 at 7:00pm in honor of the 250th anniversary of the “two if by sea” signal from the church’s steeple on the eve of the American Revolution. Dr. Heather Cox Richardson\, acclaimed author and professor of history at Boston College\, will deliver the keynote address. Organized by Old North’s clergy and congregation and modeled on the service offered for the 200th anniversary in 1975 with Pres. Gerald Ford\, this 250th Anniversary Lantern Service recalls the lights of freedom and encourages reflection on the meaning of faith\, freedom\, and American democracy today. It will include inspirational music; Paul Revere’s own recollection of his historic ride and Old North’s signal lights; Heather Cox Richardson’s address; and prayers for our nation as we begin our Semiquincentennial. The service will culminate with the lighting of the church’s historic lanterns.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/250th-anniversary-lantern-service-featuring-heather-cox-richardson/
LOCATION:Old North Church\, Salem Street 193\, Boston\, MA\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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