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SUMMARY:Been There\, Done That: How Our History Shows What We Can Overcome
DESCRIPTION:In his new book\, Been There\, Done That\, Professor Greg Jackson argues that while today’s political climate may be dark\, these aren’t as unprecedented times as we may think. Our nation’s past is full of massive upheaval\, disagreement\, and departures from the moral high ground. The political “gentlemanly conduct” of yesteryear is no more than a myth. But that reality never allowed our worst historical selves to defeat our better angels. \nJoin Prof. Jackson\, host of the popular podcast History That Doesn’t Suck!\, on Zoom for a look at some of the messier moments from our nation’s history. From the Founding Fathers’ hyperpartisan print war of the 1790s\, to the caning of Senator Charles Sumner in 1856\, to the thoroughly corrupt presidential election of 1876\, and all the way through the yellow journalism and print war of Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst\, you will recognize how familiar these stories are to our own supposedly unprecedented times. \nBy showing us the warts of our past with his characteristic humor\, Prof. Jackson actually inspires hope for where we’re headed. Only by knowing that our country has been here before\, and prevailed toward a more just future\, can we find the strength to rebound once again.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/been-there-done-that-how-our-history-shows-what-we-can-overcome/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T170000
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SUMMARY:MA250 Film Screening: 1776 at the Adams Theater
DESCRIPTION:Our nation’s fathers harmonize their way through the founding of America in this musical adapted from a popular Broadway show. \nRepresentatives from the 13 colonies gather in Philadelphia with the aim of establishing a set of governmental rules for the burgeoning United States. Benjamin Franklin (Howard da Silva) and John Adams (William Daniels) charge Thomas Jefferson (Ken Howard) with the work of writing a statement announcing the new country’s emancipation from British rule. \n1776 earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and an Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography. It was named one of the Top Ten Films of 1972 by the National Board of Review. \nA local historian will speak briefly before the film to lay the historical groundwork for the events depicted in 1776. \nReserve your seat here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36681/production/1268826?performanceId=11782337 \nAdmission is free.  Donations are welcome.  Limited to 80 people.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/ma250-film-screening-1776-at-the-adams-theater/
LOCATION:The  Adams Theater\, Adams\, MA\, Park Street 27\, Adams\, MA\, 01220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Drama,Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T170000
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CREATED:20260306T194253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T194253Z
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SUMMARY:Keynote at the Adams Theater: Stacy Schiff
DESCRIPTION:Pulitzer Prize–winning biographer and Adams native Stacy Schiff returns home for a special MA250 Festival keynote on June 20\, 2026.  \nIn conversation with interlocutor Sara Houghteling\, Schiff will explore the fiery origins of the American Revolution as detailed in her latest work\, The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams\, while offering an exclusive look at her current research into the final years of Benjamin Franklin.  \nThis homecoming event offers a rare opportunity to engage with one of the preeminent writers of our time in an intimate setting. The program includes live readings\, a direct audience Q&A\, and a post-event book signing\, celebrating the enduring power of perspective and historical storytelling in the heart of the Berkshires.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/keynote-at-the-adams-theater-stacy-schiff/
LOCATION:The  Adams Theater\, Adams\, MA\, Park Street 27\, Adams\, MA\, 01220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Adams Theater":MAILTO:info@adamstheater.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260624T141519
CREATED:20260601T205702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T172828Z
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SUMMARY:America 250 Open House at the MFA
DESCRIPTION:Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the United States\, the MFA is reimagining its display of 18th-century art of the Americas—and you’re invited to celebrate the grand opening with free admission and a day of exciting programs! \nBe among the first to experience these eight new galleries\, which reflect on the early history of the US and bring together works from across the Americas—integrating Native and non-native\, North\, South\, and Central American\, and Caribbean art—to consider how artists have contributed to\, or in some cases resisted\, ideas of nationhood and identity. \nEngage with the galleries and their themes of resistance\, liberty\, and revolution through art making\, performances\, talks\, and more. Activities are for visitors of all ages and abilities unless otherwise noted. \nFree Juneteenth Admission for MA Residents\nCan’t wait to explore the new 18th-century art of the Americas galleries? Join us on Friday\, June 19\, to get an early look at these spaces while participating in art-making activities\, catching talks\, and more in honor of Juneteenth.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/america-at-250-open-house-at-the-mfa/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston\, 465 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event,Exhibit,Indigenous History,Speakers,Tours,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T150000
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SUMMARY:Legacy of Liberty: Yarmouth’s 250th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, June 20\, 2026\, as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of Yarmouth’s own Declaration of Independence. \nStep back into the year 1776 and experience the spirit of the American Revolution right here in Yarmouth Port. This event is a powerful tribute to the 477 “Old Yarmouth” patriots who fought for our freedom\, brought to life through moving ceremonies and a vibrant community fair.  Our Living History Fair will feature local militia\, colonial craft demonstrators\, living history interpreters\, and an Ancient Cemetery tour. This event is free and open to all. For more information visit bit.ly/yarmouth250
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/legacy-of-liberty-yarmouths-250th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Fred Thacher Playground\, Old Church Street 1\, Yarmouth\, MA\, 02675\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Historical Society of Old Yarmouth":MAILTO:info@hsoy.org
GEO:41.7055898;-70.2286069
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T190000
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CREATED:20260605T162527Z
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SUMMARY:Plymouth in the Revolution: Loyalist Memorials and Revolutionary War Pension Applications
DESCRIPTION:Now that 2026 is upon us\, many Americans will have been conjuring up distant memories of high school history lessons – Bunker Hill and Saratoga\, George Washington at Valley Forge\, the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown to the tune of “The World Turned Upside Down.” Plymouth\, though\, is not a name that usually pops into people’s minds when hearing the words “American Revolution.” The Revolution\, though\, was far more than generals or battles. Plymouth\, like every small town in the thirteen colonies\, sent its men off to war. In choosing to follow those generals and fight in those battles\, they made the Revolution possible. Plymouth also saw some of its own vehemently protest the war; they too paid a price for their principles. \nHow can we retrieve the experiences\, the stories\, of these men? Some\, at least\, of the answers can be found in Loyalist Memorials & Revolutionary War Pension Applications. \nPlease join Peggy Baker as she explores the history of these extraordinary primary source documents and shares some of the stories of the Plymoutheans who submitted them\, as Plymouth remembers the Revolution during its 250th anniversary year.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/plymouth-in-the-revolution-loyalist-memorials-and-revolutionary-war-pension-applications/
LOCATION:Mayflower Society House\, Winslow Street 4\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="General Society of Mayflower Descendants":MAILTO:ExecutiveAsst@TheMayflowerSociety.org
GEO:41.9581554;-70.6634244
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T143747Z
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SUMMARY:Rice Family During the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Sudbury History Center and Museum for a fascinating lecture by Jane H. Sciacca on the Rice Family During the Revolution on the occasion of the 70th Anniversary Annual Meeting of the Sudbury Historical Society (SHS)! \nThe events leading up to and finally culminating in the American Revolution were turbulent ones for the Rice Family and other inhabitants of colonial Sudbury. It would bring about significant change for their family\, as well as for the town that they first settled well over a century earlier. In this program\, the decade from 1770 through 1780 will be highlighted and its profound impact on the Rice Family and Sudbury. \nJane H. Sciacca is a local historian and retired National Park Ranger\, who has worked for the National Park Service as an interpreter in Boston\, Cambridge\, and Concord. She is the recent author of Enslavement in the Puritan Village: The Untold History of Sudbury and Wayland\, Massachusetts.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/rice-family-during-the-revolution/
LOCATION:Sudbury History Center and Museum\, Old Sudbury Road 288\, Sudbury\, Massachusetts\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sudbury Historical Society":MAILTO:info@sudbury01776.org
GEO:42.3826;-71.4107566
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T200000
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CREATED:20260415T174913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T174913Z
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SUMMARY:The Dramatic Story of an Artillery  Commander at Bunker Hill  1776
DESCRIPTION:Illustrated talk about how an artillery commander from Marblehead defied his superior officers at the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17\, 1775\, by leading his cannon company into the thick of the fray\, rather than retreating\, and dragging the only American field-piece down off the hill as the American forces retreated.  That would prove to be the only American cannon in that battle that was not captured by the enemy.  Afterward\, however\, the Marbleheader\, Captain Samuel Russel Trevett\, was falsely accused of his superior officer’s failures. Though he was exonerated soon after\, he would instead join his many townsmen as a Captain of privateer vessels through the war’s end in 1782.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-dramatic-story-of-an-artillery-commander-at-bunker-hill-1776/2026-06-17/2/
LOCATION:Abbot Public Library\, 235 Pleasant Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, Pleasant Street 235\, Marblehead\, Massachusetts\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marblehead 250 Committee":MAILTO:laurenmccormack@marbleheadmuseum.org
GEO:42.4963744;-70.8632275
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T170000
DTSTAMP:20260624T141519
CREATED:20260602T141350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T141350Z
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SUMMARY:Bunker Hill Remembrance Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:251st Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill and the 201st Anniversary of the Laying of the Bunker Hill Monument Cornerstone\nAdmission is free and open to all. We welcome your presence at this solemn and historic observance. Guests are kindly encouraged to arrive early\, as seating is limited. \nDate and Time:\nWednesday\, June 17\, 2026\n3:30 pm – 5 pm \nLocation:\nBunker Hill Monument\nBoston National Historical Park\nCharlestown\, Massachusetts \nPresented By:\nNational Park Service\nBunker Hill Monument Association\nAmerican Legion J.W. Conway Bunker Hill Post 26
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/bunker-hill-remembrance-ceremony/
LOCATION:Bunker Hill Monument\, Monument Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston National Historical Park":MAILTO:bost_rangers@nps.gov
GEO:42.3760848;-71.0600216
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T170000
DTSTAMP:20260624T141519
CREATED:20260415T174913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T174913Z
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SUMMARY:The Dramatic Story of an Artillery  Commander at Bunker Hill  1776
DESCRIPTION:Illustrated talk about how an artillery commander from Marblehead defied his superior officers at the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17\, 1775\, by leading his cannon company into the thick of the fray\, rather than retreating\, and dragging the only American field-piece down off the hill as the American forces retreated.  That would prove to be the only American cannon in that battle that was not captured by the enemy.  Afterward\, however\, the Marbleheader\, Captain Samuel Russel Trevett\, was falsely accused of his superior officer’s failures. Though he was exonerated soon after\, he would instead join his many townsmen as a Captain of privateer vessels through the war’s end in 1782.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-dramatic-story-of-an-artillery-commander-at-bunker-hill-1776/2026-06-17/1/
LOCATION:Abbot Public Library\, 235 Pleasant Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, Pleasant Street 235\, Marblehead\, Massachusetts\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marblehead 250 Committee":MAILTO:laurenmccormack@marbleheadmuseum.org
GEO:42.4963744;-70.8632275
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T130000
DTSTAMP:20260624T141519
CREATED:20260610T204415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T204415Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Artist Talk with Rixy
DESCRIPTION:Join The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy for a virtual artist talk with Rixy\, the 2026 Dewey Square Muralist! Learn more about Rixy\, her Dewey Square Mural\, “The Midnight Ride”\, and what it takes to paint large-scale walls. Rixy will share about her artistic journey\, world-building through muralism\, and the process behind “The Midnight Ride”. This will be followed by a Q&A open to all attendees. “The Midnight Ride” is funded\, in part\, by Massachusetts250\, Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism\, Meet Boston\, Holland America\, The Marr Companies\, and an Anonymous Donor. The 2026 Dewey Square Mural is produced in partnership with Embrace and Everyone250.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/virtual-artist-talk-with-rixy/
LOCATION:Virtual Program\, North Washington Square 19 1/2\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy":MAILTO:HRosenfeld@rosekennedygreenway.org
GEO:42.5236176;-70.890956
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T190000
DTSTAMP:20260624T141519
CREATED:20260511T150847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T150847Z
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SUMMARY:5th Annual Juneteenth Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Gather for Juneteenth to honor those who endured slavery and seized freedom on Brattle Street 250 years ago\, their descendants\, and the long history of Black freedom activism in Cambridge and beyond. \nThis free\, all-ages event is marking its fifth year in 2025! Denise Washington (#Pop-Up Poetry Series)\, a descendant of Darby Vassall\, has curated the Juneteenth Gathering at Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters NHS each year. Join us for the Juneteenth Gathering\, A Denise Plays Hard Event\, featuring poetry\, music\, historical displays\, family activities\, and refreshments. All are welcome! \nEvent Details\n4:00-5:00 pm Community partner tables\, music\, refreshments\, and activities\n5:00-7:00 pm Speakers and Juneteenth #Pop Up Poetry\, A Denise Plays Hard Event
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/5th-annual-juneteenth-gathering/
LOCATION:Longfellow House-Washington Headquarters\, Brattle Street 105\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Park Service":MAILTO:mark_powell@nps.gov
GEO:42.377391;-71.1264099
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Longfellow House-Washington Headquarters Brattle Street 105 Cambridge Massachusetts 02138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Brattle Street 105:geo:-71.1264099,42.377391
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T193000
DTSTAMP:20260624T141519
CREATED:20260421T211239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T142009Z
UID:10008194-1781373600-1781379000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Dressing for the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Fashion\, clothing\, and textiles have emerged recently as important sources for better understanding our nation’s history. To mark Historic New England’s new exhibition\, Myth and Memory: Stories of the American Revolution\, we are bringing together scholars and curators from around New England to share stories about soldiers of color\, patriotic women\, and the Founding Fathers—and discussing what they wore and why it matters. The program features three presentations followed by a moderated Q&A with Nora Carleson\, Historic New England’s Curator of Fashion and Decorative Arts. \n-Dressing Cicero: Erica Lome\, Curator of Collections\, Historic New England\n-Purchasing Patriotism: Kimberly Alexander\, Director of Museum Studies and Senior Lecturer\, University of New Hampshire\n-Costuming the Revolution: Chloe Chapin\, Costume Designer\, Fashion Historian\, and Lecturer\, Harvard University. \nDoors open at 5:00 p.m. for refreshments. Exhibition galleries will remain open for attendees to explore after the program. \nPlease call (617) 994-6600 for more information. \nThis event also will be streamed online. \nThis program is generously funded by The Coby Foundation.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/dressing-for-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Historic New England – Eustis Estate\, 1424 Canton Avenue\, Milton\, 02186\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers,Women's History
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GEO:42.2315279;-71.1072939
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000
DTSTAMP:20260624T141519
CREATED:20260505T150005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T150005Z
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SUMMARY:“Patriot Pride” America 250!
DESCRIPTION:Join the community as the Betty Allen Chapter NSDAR celebrates the legacy of Revolutionary War Patriots buried in the historic Bridge Street Cemetery in Northampton. \nWhat should you expect:  Greetings from dignitaries\, Col. Henry Knox SAR Color Guard\, music\, reading of names of the more than 175 Patriots buried in this cemetery\, reading of the Declaration of Independence\, and more.   \nAfter the presentation\, walking cemetery tours with several reenactors sharing stories of a few of the honored Patriots and other notable Northampton residents connected to the Revolutionary War. \nImportant Details \nPlease be aware\, there is no handicap accessible walkways or roadways in this cemetery.  Parking is limited to on the street where it is allowed. There are NO public restrooms nearby. \nWe will have limited seating for guest speakers and for folks with limited accessibility.  You are welcome to bring your own chairs to add to your enjoyment. The gravestones are fragile and need to be preserved.  Please do not sit\, stand\, climb or lean on gravestones.  Thank you.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/patriot-pride-america-250/
LOCATION:Historic Bridge St. Cemetery\, Bridge Street 156\, Northampton\, Massachusetts\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Speakers,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Betty Allen Chapter NSDAR":MAILTO:regentbettyallenchapterdar@gmail.com
GEO:42.3246395;-72.6262623
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Historic Bridge St. Cemetery Bridge Street 156 Northampton Massachusetts 01060 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Bridge Street 156:geo:-72.6262623,42.3246395
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T123000
DTSTAMP:20260624T141519
CREATED:20260505T145717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T145717Z
UID:10010290-1781265600-1781267400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Curator Spotlight Talk: Revolutionary Legacies
DESCRIPTION:Join Curator and Director of Exhibitions Christie Jackson and Curator David Wood for a gallery talk in the new special exhibition Revolutionary Legacies.  \nFree with Museum admission. Members visit free.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/curator-spotlight-talk-revolutionary-legacies-2/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord Museum":MAILTO:pollyconcord250@gmail.com
GEO:42.457529;-71.3417985
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike Concord MA 01742 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=53 Cambridge Turnpike:geo:-71.3417985,42.457529
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T193000
DTSTAMP:20260624T141519
CREATED:20260526T164638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T164638Z
UID:10010892-1781200800-1781206200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:"Up and Down the River" Film and Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Parks of Boston and Bunker Hill Community College for a screening and discussion of the Mohegan Tribe’s historical film “Up and Down the River.” \nSpanning the colonial and American Revolutionary eras\, “Up and Down the River” delves into the difficult decisions made by members of the Mohegan Tribe at these pivotal periods in both tribal and U.S. history. Featured in this film is the Ashbow family\, including Hannah and her son Samuel Ashbow Jr. Choosing to fight alongside the American colonists\, Samuel Ashbow Jr. died at the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775\, becoming one of the first Indigenous soldiers to die in the American Revolution. \nFollowing the film showing\, there will be a reflective conversation between Melissa Tantaquidgeon Zobel (Mohegan\, Council of Elders Vice Chair and co-writer of the film) and endawnis Spears (Diné/ Ojibwe/ Chickasaw/ Choctaw\, Co-Founder\, Akomawt Educational Initiative). \nThis program is free to the public. Registration is required. \nDoors open at 5:30pm. Program begins promptly at 6 pm.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/up-and-down-the-river-film-and-forum-2/
LOCATION:Bunker Hill Community College\, 250 New Rutherford Avenue\, Boston\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Indigenous History,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Parks of Boston":MAILTO:mark_powell@nps.gov
GEO:42.3743388;-71.0693692
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bunker Hill Community College 250 New Rutherford Avenue Boston 02129 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=250 New Rutherford Avenue:geo:-71.0693692,42.3743388
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T193000
DTSTAMP:20260624T141519
CREATED:20260522T143816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T143816Z
UID:10010893-1781200800-1781206200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:"Up and Down the River" Film and Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Parks of Boston and Bunker Hill Community College for a screening and discussion of the Mohegan Tribe’s historical film “Up and Down the River.”   \nSpanning the colonial and American Revolutionary eras\, “Up and Down the River” delves into the difficult decisions made by members of the Mohegan Tribe at these pivotal periods in both tribal and U.S. history. Featured in this film is the Ashbow family\, including Hannah and her son Samuel Ashbow Jr. Choosing to fight alongside the American colonists\, Samuel Ashbow Jr. died at the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775\, becoming one of the first Indigenous soldiers to die in the American Revolution.  \nFollowing the film showing\, there will be a reflective conversation between Melissa Tantaquidgeon Zobel (Mohegan\, Council of Elders Vice Chair and co-writer of the film) and endawnis Spears (Diné/ Ojibwe/ Chickasaw/ Choctaw\, Co-Founder\, Akomawt Educational Initiative).  \nThis program is free to the public. Registration is required.  \nDoors open at 5:30pm. Program begins promptly at 6 pm.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/up-and-down-the-river-film-and-forum/
LOCATION:Bunker Hill Community College\, 250 New Rutherford Avenue\, Boston\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Indigenous History,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Parks of Boston":MAILTO:mark_powell@nps.gov
GEO:42.3743388;-71.0693692
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bunker Hill Community College 250 New Rutherford Avenue Boston 02129 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=250 New Rutherford Avenue:geo:-71.0693692,42.3743388
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTSTAMP:20260624T141519
CREATED:20260521T212540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T212540Z
UID:10010885-1781136000-1781395199@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:American Independence and Identity at 250 Conference
DESCRIPTION:“American Independence and Identity at 250: Examining Democracy in the United States and Globally”\nJune 11–13\, 2026 | Gordon College \nHosted at Gordon College\, this conference provides Christian political scientists\, historians\, and other scholars a unique forum to gather to explore the state of democracy in the US and globally. Each day features stellar keynote addresses\, paper panels\, workshops\, and roundtables. In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution\, join us for an optional Sunday excursion into nearby Boston to visit revolutionary sites! \nGordon College is pleased to offer a variety of packages to conference guests. Conference Registration for those interested in housing or meals will close on Thursday\, May 28. (Guests can still register for tickets with no housing or meals after this date.) The five plenary events listed in the schedule remain free and open to the public—no advance registration needed.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/american-independence-and-identity-at-250-conference/
LOCATION:Gordon College\, Grapevine Road 255\, Wenham\, MA\, 01984\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gordon College":MAILTO:rnelson@cruoftwo.com
GEO:42.5882264;-70.8221083
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Gordon College Grapevine Road 255 Wenham MA 01984 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Grapevine Road 255:geo:-70.8221083,42.5882264
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T203000
DTSTAMP:20260624T141519
CREATED:20260504T213652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T213652Z
UID:10010273-1781118000-1781123400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Pedestals and Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Poets will present their works inspired by artist Chris Frost’s “Unseen/Unforgotten: A Remembrance of Menotomy’s Everyday Defenders\, 1775\,” an art installation that commemorates the 250 anniversary of the American Revolution in Arlington. Attendees\nwill visit the pedestals at the library and hear artist Chris Frost speak about the project. \nFeatured poets include:\nJohn Burt\nGeoffrey Brahmer\nJean Flanagan\nSusan Lloyd McGarry\nJo Pitkin\nSteven Ratiner\nTeresa Cader\nHannah Baker-Siroty\nDeanna Witter\nFred Marchant \n(Rain location: Robbins Library Community Room) \n“Unseen/Unforgotten” was commissioned by ArtsArlington and curated by Cecily Miller as part of Arlington’s commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/pedestals-and-poetry/
LOCATION:Robbins Library\, Massachusetts Avenue 700\, Arlington\, Massachusetts\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit,Outdoors,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="ArtsArlington":MAILTO:info@artsarlington.org
GEO:42.4156643;-71.1551562
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Robbins Library Massachusetts Avenue 700 Arlington Massachusetts 02476 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Massachusetts Avenue 700:geo:-71.1551562,42.4156643
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T130000
DTSTAMP:20260624T141519
CREATED:20260508T201934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T201934Z
UID:10010637-1781092800-1781096400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:State Library of Massachusetts Author Talk
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of MA250 and America 250\, please join the State Library of Massachusetts for an Author Talk with authors Donna A. Seger and Brad Austin. They will be talking about their book titled “Salem’s Centuries: New Perspectives on the History of An Old American City\, 1626-2026\,” which focuses on the Revolutionary Period.  \nTemple University Press says: Salem\, MA is best known today for its infamous witch trials in 1692\, yet there is much more to this small city. An important trading center since its founding in 1626\, Salem was also the scene of dynamic social and material changes in the twentieth century. Salem’s Centuries develops a more inclusive and comprehensive historical framework and expands upon the city’s signature eras of witch trials and maritime ascendancy. \nIn advance of the city’s quadricentennial\, the editors and contributors highlight the depth and diversity of Salem’s history\, including stories of indigenous peoples\, early settlers\, African Americans\, and immigrants\, spanning from the American and industrial revolutions to World War II and the present. Chronologically arranged by century\, chapters examine how Salem’s history has been lost or distorted in its public presentations over time. \nSalem’s Centuries is a fresh look at an old American city. And yes\, it includes the accused witches.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/state-library-of-massachusetts-author-talk/
LOCATION:Massachusetts State House\, Beacon Street 24\, Boston\, MA\, 02133\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="State Library of Massachusetts":MAILTO:reference.department@mass.gov
GEO:42.3587596;-71.063803
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Massachusetts State House Beacon Street 24 Boston MA 02133 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Beacon Street 24:geo:-71.063803,42.3587596
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T123000
DTSTAMP:20260624T141519
CREATED:20260526T195300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T195300Z
UID:10010908-1780741800-1780749000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Steven Puleo's American Treasures
DESCRIPTION:The Swansea Public Library and the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts proudly announce a 250th Presentation:\nRenowned historian Stephen Puleo discusses his book “American Treasures\,” which charts the little-known journeys of the documentary history of American democracy: the Declaration of Independence\, the Constitution\, and the Gettysburg Address.  \nFrom the risky and audacious adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 to our modern Fourth of July celebrations\, “American Treasures” shows how the ideas captured in these documents underscore the nation’s strengths and hopes\, and embody its fundamental values of liberty and equality.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/steven-puleos-american-treasures/
LOCATION:Swansea Free Public Library\, Main Street 69\, Swansea\, Massachusetts\, 02777\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Swansea Free Public Library":MAILTO:jtavares@sailsinc.org
GEO:41.7490247;-71.1900193
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Swansea Free Public Library Main Street 69 Swansea Massachusetts 02777 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 69:geo:-71.1900193,41.7490247
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T203000
DTSTAMP:20260624T141519
CREATED:20260414T211238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T211238Z
UID:10008179-1780687800-1780691400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:God of Our Fathers: Mighty Miracles of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Performing Arts Center\, Brewster\nAmerica 250 Series\, In Person & Livestreamed\nThe Battle of Bunker Hill\, Presented by Dr. Kenyn Cureton\nThis America 250 lecture celebrates God’s Providence during our nation’s fight for Independence\, highlighting key moments of divine intervention that took place during the Revolutionary War.\nFree admission for all!\nInfo: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/god-of-our-fathers-mighty-miracles-of-the-american-revolution-4/
LOCATION:Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center\, Southern Eagle Cartway 95\, Brewster\, Massachusetts\, 02631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arts Empowering Life":MAILTO:publicity@artsempoweringlife.org
GEO:41.7797451;-70.0123384
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center Southern Eagle Cartway 95 Brewster Massachusetts 02631 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Southern Eagle Cartway 95:geo:-70.0123384,41.7797451
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T120000
DTSTAMP:20260624T141519
CREATED:20260320T192109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T192109Z
UID:10007263-1780570800-1780574400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Tea with Martha
DESCRIPTION:The Upton Historical Society invites the community to step back in time for a special program\, Tea with Martha\, held at the United Parish on Thurs June 4th at 11:00 a.m. Attendees will enjoy an engaging\, first person portrayal of Martha Washington\, brought to life through a dramatic reading by Cheryl Lampshire\, D.M with the assistance of Patty Lynn.\nThe event offers a unique opportunity to explore the wit\, wisdom\, and daily experiences of America’s original First Lady. Following the presentation\, guests are welcome to stay\, mingle\, and enjoy light refreshments.\nFree Event – Reservations are requested by May 22. To RSVP\, email UptonMAHistoricalSociety@gmail.com or call (508) 529 6600.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/tea-with-martha/
LOCATION:unitedparish\, Church Street 1\, Upton\, Massachusetts\, 01568\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Event,Speakers,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/martha-washington.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Upton Historical Scoiety":MAILTO:uptonmahistoricalsociety@gmail.com
GEO:42.1745249;-71.6035309
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=unitedparish Church Street 1 Upton Massachusetts 01568 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Church Street 1:geo:-71.6035309,42.1745249
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T193000
DTSTAMP:20260624T141519
CREATED:20260526T164539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T164539Z
UID:10010883-1780423200-1780428600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:From Enlightenment to Independence: How French Ideas Shaped the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a thought-provoking conversation marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution\, as leading scholar of the Enlightenment and Harvard Emeritus Professor of History Robert Darnton explores the intellectual and cultural forces that shaped the path from Enlightenment thought to American independence. \nIn dialogue with scholar Flora Amann\, Darnton will draw on his groundbreaking work—including The Writer’s Lot and The Revolutionary Temper—to examine how writers\, readers\, and the circulation of ideas helped transform public opinion and lay the foundations for political change on both sides of the Atlantic. \nFrom underground literature in eighteenth-century Paris to transatlantic networks of exchange\, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on the origins of modern democracy. \nOur author’s talk will be followed by a Q&A session\, with book signing and a reception.  \nAbout Robert Darnton\nRobert Darnton is Carl H. Pforzheimer University Professor and University Librarian\, Emeritus\, at Harvard University. A leading historian of eighteenth-century France\, he is the author of many acclaimed and widely translated works\, including The Writer’s Lot\, The Revolutionary Temper\, and The Great Cat Massacre\, which have received honors such as the National Book Critics Circle Award and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. \nA scholar of global stature\, he is a Chevalier in the Légion d’honneur and winner of the National Humanities Medal. He lives in Cambridge\, Massachusetts.  \nAbout the moderator\nFlora Amann holds a PhD in French from La Sorbonne and the Université de Montréal. A specialist in Enlightenment literature and media history\, she has taught at La Sorbonne\, the Université de Montréal\, and the University of British Columbia. She has also worked at the Bibliothèque nationale de France\, where she curated cultural programs and exhibitions.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/from-enlightenment-to-independence-how-french-ideas-shaped-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:French Library Alliance Francaise\, Marlborough Street 53\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/250_French_American_Friendship_1544x600.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="French Library":MAILTO:culture@frenchlibrary.org
GEO:42.3542166;-71.07481
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=French Library Alliance Francaise Marlborough Street 53 Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Marlborough Street 53:geo:-71.07481,42.3542166
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T180000
DTSTAMP:20260624T141519
CREATED:20260521T212229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T212229Z
UID:10010886-1780387200-1780423200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:From Enlightenment Ideas to the Age of Revolutions
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a thought-provoking conversation marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution\, as renowned historian of the French Enlightenment and Harvard Emeritus Professor Robert Darnton explores how ideas circulating in eighteenth-century France helped shape political imagination on both sides of the Atlantic. \nIn dialogue with scholar Flora Amann\, Darnton will draw on his groundbreaking work—including The Writer’s Lot and The Revolutionary Temper—to examine how writers\, readers\, and the circulation of ideas helped transform public opinion and lay the foundations for political change. \nFrom underground literature in eighteenth-century Paris to transatlantic networks of exchange\, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on the origins of modern democracy. \nOur author’s talk will be followed by a Q&A session\, with book signing and a reception.  \nAbout Robert Darnton\nRobert Darnton is Carl H. Pforzheimer University Professor and University Librarian\, Emeritus\, at Harvard University. A leading historian of eighteenth-century France\, he is the author of many acclaimed and widely translated works\, including The Writer’s Lot\, The Revolutionary Temper\, and The Great Cat Massacre\, which have received honors such as the National Book Critics Circle Award and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. \nA scholar of global stature\, he is a Chevalier in the Légion d’honneur and winner of the National Humanities Medal. He lives in Cambridge\, Massachusetts.  \nAbout the moderator\nFlora Amann holds a PhD in French from La Sorbonne and the Université de Montréal. A specialist in Enlightenment literature and media history\, she has taught at La Sorbonne\, the Université de Montréal\, and the University of British Columbia. She has also worked at the Bibliothèque nationale de France\, where she curated cultural programs and exhibitions.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/from-enlightenment-ideas-to-the-age-of-revolutions/
LOCATION:French Library\, Marlborough Street 53\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/250_French_American_Friendship_1544x600_compressed.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="French Library":MAILTO:culture@frenchlibrary.org
GEO:42.3542166;-71.07481
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=French Library Marlborough Street 53 Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Marlborough Street 53:geo:-71.07481,42.3542166
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T190000
DTSTAMP:20260624T141519
CREATED:20260421T210043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T210043Z
UID:10008340-1780336800-1780340400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Drafting Independence: Declaration to Constitution
DESCRIPTION:This is a hybrid event. FREE for MHS Members. $10 per person fee (in person). No charge for virtual attendees or Card to Culture participants (EBT\, WIC\, and ConnectorCare). The in-person reception starts at 5:00 and the program will begin 6:00 PM. \nPlease visit here to register: https://www.masshist.org/events/drafting-independence \nAmerica’s founding documents have echoed throughout global history and culture for more than two centuries. Why did revolutionaries like John Adams and his peers draw on the past as they drafted the Declaration and crafted the Constitution? What ideas shaped the United States’ working definition of liberty\, and how did that translate to audiences abroad? Join us to explore how “we the people” imagined a new political vocabulary to interpret the American experiment\, which we continue today.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/drafting-independence-declaration-to-constitution/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Drafting-Independence.jpg
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:20260531T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T173000
DTSTAMP:20260624T141519
CREATED:20260526T163222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T161500Z
UID:10010898-1780243200-1780248600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Native Communities & The American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:NATIVE COMMUNITIES & THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION\nWith Truman State University Emeritus Professor of History Daniel Mandell \nBefore the Revolutionary War\, New England’s Native communities were active in imperial politics\, sending delegates to seek the Crown’s protection against increasingly intrusive and corrupt colonial officials. But when war with England erupted\, many of the men went to serve in the local militia and Continental army\, or on naval privateers\, alongside white and black comrades. As a result\, after the war\, Native communities embraced democratic rhetoric to defend their lands\, autonomy\, and religious liberties. Revolution was a process that continued through the early 1800s\, and the region’s Indigenous population was a part of that process\, even as they remained a people apart. \nJoin us for a presentation followed by Q&A.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/native-communities-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Fairbank Community Center\, Fairbank Road 40\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Indigenous History,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sudbury 250 Committee":MAILTO:sudbury250@sudbury.ma.us
GEO:42.3930497;-71.4430914
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fairbank Community Center Fairbank Road 40 Sudbury MA 01776 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Fairbank Road 40:geo:-71.4430914,42.3930497
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T150000
DTSTAMP:20260624T141519
CREATED:20260326T215550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T215550Z
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SUMMARY:Bus Tour to Historic 1788 “Ten-Footer” Boot Shop & Old First Cemetery 1735
DESCRIPTION:The Upton Historical Society invites the public to step back in time with a special narrated bus tour to one of Upton’s earliest surviving workshop buildings — the 1788 Seth Wood Boot Shop and the Old First Cemetery founded in 1735. Interpreters will be on site to tell these stories.\nThe tour will take place on Sunday\, May 31\, with buses departing from the Upton Town Hall parking lot at 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM. Each tour will include a short\, narrated ride and a visit to the historic building\, where participants will learn about Upton’s important role in New England’s early boot-making industry.\nThe Seth Wood Boot Shop\, built in 1788\, is a small independent workshop where artisans crafted boots in a structure known as a “Ten Footer.” Measuring roughly 10 feet by 10 feet\, these buildings were a defining feature of early New England’s cottage industries. Craftsmen worked close to home\, producing goods for larger merchants long before the rise of industrial factories and providing boots to the deep south during the American Reformation following the American Civil War.\nDuring the 19th century\, Upton was a major contributor to the regional boot and shoe trade\, producing a significant portion of the footwear used throughout New England.\nThe building later took on a second life in 1938\, when it was converted into a blacksmith shop by Clarence Forsberg. The Forsberg family eventually donated the historic structure to the Upton Historical Society\, helping preserve this unique piece of the town’s industrial heritage.\nToday\, the restored shop offers a rare glimpse into the early working life of Upton’s craftsmen and the small structures that supported a thriving local economy.\nTickets for the bus tour are $5 per person. Because seating is limited\, reservations are recommended. To reserve a seat\, email uptonmahistoricalsociety@gmail.com or call (508) 529-6600.\nThe Upton Historical Society encourages residents and visitors alike to join this short journey into the town’s past and discover how a small ten-foot building helped shape a local industry.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/bus-tour-to-historic-1788-ten-footer-boot-shop-old-first-cemetery-1735/
LOCATION:Upton Town Hall Parking Lot\, Main Street 1\, Upton\, Massachusetts\, 01568\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art For Your Mind with Art Historian Jill Sanford
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Westport Library host two Power Point presentations exploring the development of American art from the colonial period through the early Republic. This light-hearted interactive approach encourages the audience to “think about what you see.”  This free program\n welcomes adults of all ages\, including memory-impaired and caregivers.  The venue is handicapped accessible. Part one shares art from the colonial period on May 16.  Part two shares Revolutionary art on May 30.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/art-for-your-mind-with-art-historian-jill-sanford/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Westport Free Public Library\, Old County Road 408\, Westport\, Massachusetts\, 02790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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SUMMARY:From Plymouth Rock to the Battle of Bunker Hill\, an Evening with Nathaniel Philbrick
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening with acclaimed historian and National Book Award winner Nathaniel Philbrick as we explore Massachusetts’ pivotal role in the origins of American democracy—From Plymouth Rock to the Battle of Bunker Hill.\nThis fundraising event is part of our Revolutionary Ideas Started Here America 250 commemorations and highlights the enduring ideas of liberty\, self-governance\, and community that took root here in the 17th and 18th centuries. Through Philbrick’s storytelling\, these early chapters of history will come vividly to life. \nThe evening begins with a cocktail reception\, followed by Philbrick’s keynote address. Proceeds from this event directly support the Museum’s educational mission\, helping to preserve and share these important stories for future generations. \nCelebrate the past\, support the future\, and be part of this meaningful commemorative event.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/from-plymouth-rock-to-the-battle-of-bunker-hill-an-evening-with-nathaniel-philbrick/
LOCATION:Plimoth Patuxet Museums\, Warren Avenue 137\, Plymouth\, MA\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Speakers
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