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SUMMARY:Burial Hill Tour Series – Revolutionary Connections
DESCRIPTION:The Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum announce their continuing partnership in a free public tour series of Plymouth’s historic Burial Hill for the 2025 season. Each first Saturday of the month a thematic tour of the ancient burying ground will reveal facets of Plymouth’s evolving story over generations. This year honors the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with a series theme of “Revolutionary Connections.” Each monthly tour highlights the Revolutionary era in Plymouth with insights into South Shore connections to America’s contest for independence. Presenters include local historians and authors who share their expertise on a range of topics\, highlighting art\, history\, and culture atop the open-air history museum in the heart of downtown Plymouth\, Burial Hill. \nSevere weather may cancel tour. Stay up to date with us on our Facebook page and visit pilgrimhall.org or plymouthantiquarian.org for more information on the continuing Burial Hill tour series.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/burial-hill-tour-series-revolutionary-connections/2025-07-05/
LOCATION:Plymouth Burial Hill Cemetery\, Town Square 19\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T170000
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SUMMARY:The Loyalist Counter-Insurgency\, 1775: Rebel Nightmare\, British Opportunity?
DESCRIPTION:During the winter months of 1774-75\, two serious threats to “patriot” insurgency appeared in southeastern Massachusetts. In the rural towns of Marshfield and Freetown\, the militant activities of Loyalists\, coupled with British armed support\, suggested a promising strategy to disrupt colonial resistance from within. Could it have worked? The rebels apparently feared so . . . \nThe eruption of violence on the following April 19 put an end to any hopes General Gage may have had of Loyalist ascent in Massachusetts. But Professor Len Travers will argue in this presentation that\, for the three tense months preceding\, two Massachusetts communities offered the enticing possibility of an “Americanization” of the coming conflict. \nAdmission includes brief tour of the 1699 Isaac Winslow House
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-loyalist-counter-insurgency-1775-rebel-nightmare-british-opportunity/2025-07-08/1/
LOCATION:1699 Isaac Winslow House\, 634 Careswell St\, Marshfield\, 02050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Winslow House Association":MAILTO:whaboard@winslowhouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T120000
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SUMMARY:The Loyalist Counter-Insurgency\, 1775: Rebel Nightmare\, British Opportunity?
DESCRIPTION:During the winter months of 1774-75\, two serious threats to “patriot” insurgency appeared in southeastern Massachusetts. In the rural towns of Marshfield and Freetown\, the militant activities of Loyalists\, coupled with British armed support\, suggested a promising strategy to disrupt colonial resistance from within. Could it have worked? The rebels apparently feared so . . . \nThe eruption of violence on the following April 19 put an end to any hopes General Gage may have had of Loyalist ascent in Massachusetts. But Professor Len Travers will argue in this presentation that\, for the three tense months preceding\, two Massachusetts communities offered the enticing possibility of an “Americanization” of the coming conflict. \nAdmission includes brief tour of the 1699 Isaac Winslow House
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-loyalist-counter-insurgency-1775-rebel-nightmare-british-opportunity/2025-07-08/2/
LOCATION:1699 Isaac Winslow House\, 634 Careswell St\, Marshfield\, 02050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Winslow House Association":MAILTO:whaboard@winslowhouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T120000
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SUMMARY:1775 - A Bad Year for Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:The Loyalist Counter-Insurgency\, 1775: Rebel Nightmare\, British Opportunity? \nDuring the winter months of 1774-75\, two serious threats to “patriot” insurgency appeared in southeastern Massachusetts. In the rural towns of Marshfield and Freetown\, the militant activities of Loyalists\, coupled with British armed support\, suggested a promising strategy to disrupt colonial resistance from within. Could it have worked? The rebels apparently feared so . . . \nThe eruption of violence on the following April 19 put an end to any hopes General Gage may have had of Loyalist ascent in Massachusetts. But Professor Len Travers will argue in this presentation that\, for the three tense months preceding\, two Massachusetts communities offered the enticing possibility of an “Americanization” of the coming conflict. \nMembers: $5/Non Members $10 \nLen Travers holds the title of Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth. He authored Celebrating the Fourth: Independence Day and the Rites of Nationalism in the Early Republic (1997) and Hodges’ Scout: A Lost Patrol of the French and Indian War (2015). His research focuses on how violence—whether imagined\, threatened\, or actual—has shaped and continues to shape American societies\, politics\, and identities.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/1775-a-bad-year-for-massachusetts/
LOCATION:1699 Isaac Winslow House\, 634 Careswell St\, Marshfield\, 02050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T173000
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SUMMARY:Weaving An Address - Curator Tour and Author Talk
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to a free program exploring The Umbrella Arts Center’s outdoors public art ramble\, Weaving an Address\, a site-specific exhibition of work by prominent Black artists commemorating colonial-era Black residents of Concord’s famed Walden Woods. \nOn Saturday\, July 19 at 3PM\, curator and artist Marla McLeod will lead a guided tour of the artwork installed at Brister’s Hill in Walden Woods\, named for Brister Freeman\, an enslaved man who won his freedom by serving in the Revolutionary War and then bought the property and lived there along with other formerly enslaved before Thoreau. \nThe tour will be followed at 4:30PM by refreshments and a panel discussion back at The Umbrella Arts Center (40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA) with McLeod in dialogue with historian Elise Lemire\, author of Black Walden: Slavery and Its Aftermath in Concord\, Massachusetts\, who was recently a subject of the new international documentary\, Concord’s Secret History\, just released on over 500 PBS stations. Saturday’s discussion will examine the “journey from archive to art\,” and Lemire’s scholarly research that fueled Weaving’s creative installations. \nPart of the town’s Revolution250 celebrations\, this program is co-presented by The Umbrella Arts Center\, The Walden Woods Project and The Robbins House: Concord’s African American History Museum. It featured work by artists Sharon Chandler Correnty\, Ifé Franklin\, Stephen Hamilton\, Whitney Harris\, Ekua Holmes\, Perla Mabel\, Marla McLeod\, Kimberly Love Radcliffe\, and Anthony Peyton Young. \nLearn more at https://theumbrellaarts.org/weaving
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/weaving-an-address-curator-tour-and-author-talk/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, Stow Street 40\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Commemoration,Event,Exhibit,Outdoors,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104229
CREATED:20250604T145657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T145657Z
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SUMMARY:Joshua Winslow: Out of the Frying Pan into the Fire...
DESCRIPTION:Joshua Winslow: merchant\, shipowner\, and soldier\, lived in the Isaac Winslow House from 1773 to 1780. As a Loyalist\, he was one of the six East India Tea consignees responsible for selling tea in Boston. Encounter him today\, as depicted by Michael Lepage.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/joshua-winslow-out-of-the-frying-pan-into-the-fire/
LOCATION:1699 Isaac Winslow House\, 634 Careswell St\, Marshfield\, 02050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Winslow House Association":MAILTO:whaboard@winslowhouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104229
CREATED:20250310T175835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T210629Z
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SUMMARY:America 250 Symposium: Cape & Islands in the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:America 250 Symposium: Cape & Islands in the Revolution \nSaturday\, July 26\, 2025\, 1 – 5 PM \nJoin the Falmouth Museums on the Green and the Joshua Gray–Jonathan Hatch Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for a symposium exploring Cape Cod and the Islands’ vital role during the American Revolution. As we approach the 250th anniversary of independence\, this event will shed light on the region’s contributions\, from battling British ships to communities facing political division and economic hardship. Discover the everyday experiences that shaped our coastal towns during this turbulent period in history \nSpeakers & Topics: \n🔹 Ron Peterson – Chair of the Orleans Historical Commission and member of the Orleans Historic District Study Committee\, discussing the Cape’s maritime involvement in the war\, including privateering and naval engagements. \n🔹 Nancy Shoemaker – Town Historical Commissioner and historian of the Barnstable and West Barnstable Historical Societies\, examining the impact of the Revolution on local communities and families\, including how towns navigated shifting allegiances\, supply shortages\, and military service. \nEvent Schedule: \n📌 1:00 – 1:30 PM – Welcome & Introductions \n📌 1:30 – 2:30 PM – Ron Peterson: The Cape’s Maritime Role in the Revolution (Q&A to follow) \n📌 2:30 – 2:45 PM – Break \n📌 2:45 – 3:45 PM – Nancy Shoemaker: Life on the Homefront During the Revolution (Q&A to follow) \n📌 4:00 – 5:00 PM – Wine & Cheese Reception – Enjoy a delightful reception in the elegant Portrait Gallery of the c. 1790 Dr. Francis Wicks House\, the historic home of a Revolutionary War veteran. Guests are invited to take self-guided tours of the museum’s exhibits and explore the beautifully maintained heritage gardens\, offering a serene and historic backdrop to conclude the day’s discussions. \nReserve Your Spot! \nSeating is limited to 65 attendees\, so secure your place for this unique opportunity to delve into local Revolutionary War history. Join us for an enriching afternoon of engaging discussions\, fascinating insights\, and a chance to connect with fellow history enthusiasts at the Falmouth Museums on the Green. \nMUSEUMS ON THE GREEN\n55 Palmer Avenue\, Falmouth MA\nLectures and reception observing the role of Cape Cod and Islands during the early years of the American Revolution\nSeating is limited \nPurchase TICKETS $125pp supporting Cape Cod historic preservation effort \nThank you to our Sponsors! \n– Hutker Architects \n– Boojee Calfee – In memory of the Halletts\, “Falmouth was fortunate that Dudley & Julia Hallet were so instrumental in the Museums’ growth and played such a huge role in keeping Falmouth’s past alive.”
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/america-250-symposium-cape-islands-in-the-revolution/
LOCATION:Falmouth Museums on the Green\, Palmer Avenue 55\, Falmouth\, MA\, 02540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104229
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SUMMARY:Burial Hill Tour Series – Revolutionary Connections
DESCRIPTION:The Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum announce their continuing partnership in a free public tour series of Plymouth’s historic Burial Hill for the 2025 season. Each first Saturday of the month a thematic tour of the ancient burying ground will reveal facets of Plymouth’s evolving story over generations. This year honors the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with a series theme of “Revolutionary Connections.” Each monthly tour highlights the Revolutionary era in Plymouth with insights into South Shore connections to America’s contest for independence. Presenters include local historians and authors who share their expertise on a range of topics\, highlighting art\, history\, and culture atop the open-air history museum in the heart of downtown Plymouth\, Burial Hill. \nSevere weather may cancel tour. Stay up to date with us on our Facebook page and visit pilgrimhall.org or plymouthantiquarian.org for more information on the continuing Burial Hill tour series.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/burial-hill-tour-series-revolutionary-connections/2025-08-02/
LOCATION:Plymouth Burial Hill Cemetery\, Town Square 19\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104229
CREATED:20250604T145240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T145240Z
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SUMMARY:Marshfield 1775
DESCRIPTION:Explore the political climate in Marshfield and Scituate leading up to the “Shot Heard Round the World” on April 19\, 1775. Join local historian and author\, Jim Glinski\, for a fascinating talk about the political climate in Marshfield and Scituate leading up to the Battle of Lexington and Concord on April 19\, 1775 and beyond. This year marks the 250th anniversary of that historic event\, which ignited the American Revolution.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/marshfield-1775/
LOCATION:1699 Isaac Winslow House\, 634 Careswell St\, Marshfield\, 02050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Winslow House Association":MAILTO:whaboard@winslowhouse.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104229
CREATED:20250314T183709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T222155Z
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SUMMARY:Local Maritime History
DESCRIPTION:A casual discussion and 20-30 minute film. Presented by Heritage Films. \nShipping and Customs House. Worldly goods and local settlements. \nTypically\, the 2nd Monday every month\, Noon – 1 p.m.\nTapley Memorial Hall 13 Page Street\, Danvers\, MA.\nFree Admission. Donations appreciated. Bring your lunch!\nWe are proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program. \nDanvers Historical Society: 978-777-1666 or E-mail to connect@danvershistory.org
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/local-maritime-history/
LOCATION:Tapley Memorial Hall\, 13 Page Street\, Danvers\, MA\, 01923\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Danvers Historical Society":MAILTO:dhs@danvershistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104229
CREATED:20250609T174748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T174748Z
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SUMMARY:Historic Clothing Parlor Talk: Military Uniforms Across Time
DESCRIPTION:Military Uniforms Across Time – View an array of military garments spanning generations\, including rare Civil War pieces recently stabilized and conserved through our current project. \nPart of a series highlighting pieces from our Historic Clothing Collection which is undergoing considerable conservation work this year. This discussion will explore examples of the styles and fabrics of the late 18th century\, revealing how fashion reflected social status and the daily challenges of life during the Revolutionary Era.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/historic-clothing-parlor-talk-military-uniforms-across-time/
LOCATION:Hedge House Museum\, 126 Water Street\, Plymouth\, MA\, 02360
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Plymouth Antiquarian Society":MAILTO:info@plymouthantiquarian.org
GEO:41.9601816;-70.6674581
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104229
CREATED:20250911T180325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T180325Z
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SUMMARY:Miraculous Encounters at the Battle of Brooklyn
DESCRIPTION:Lecture by Chris Stewart\, American politician\, author\, and businessman\nPerforming Arts Center\, Brewster\nFree\, In person & livestreamed\nThe Battle of Brooklyn\, fought in August 1776\, revealed a series of extraordinary miracles that helped turn the tide of the Revolutionary War. Despite overwhelming odds\, unexpected British delays\, a sudden rainstorm\, and a mysterious fog allowed the Continental Army to carry out a silent overnight evacuation to safety. Join us for this compelling virtual presentation by Chris Stewart—and be part of the live audience to ask your questions!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/miraculous-encounters-at-the-battle-of-brooklyn/
LOCATION:Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center\, Southern Eagle Cartway 95\, Brewster\, Massachusetts\, 02631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arts Empowering Life":MAILTO:publicity@artsempoweringlife.org
GEO:41.7797451;-70.0123384
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104229
CREATED:20250723T143910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T143910Z
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SUMMARY:First Shot of the American Revolution?
DESCRIPTION:Did you know there was a shot fired in Danvers\, MA during August of 1774? \nGeneral Gage’s “87 Days at Danvers” June 2 – August 27\, 1774 \nA presentation and discussion of what should be viewed as the First Campaign of the American Revolutionary War. And\, contrary to popular thought\, within that ‘juggernaut’ perhaps the ‘First’ shot fired in that War possibly occurring in Danvers Massachusetts on August 24\, 1774.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/first-shot-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Tapley Memorial Hall\, 13 Page Street\, Danvers\, MA\, 01923\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Danvers Historical Society":MAILTO:dhs@danvershistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104229
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T192902Z
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SUMMARY:Burial Hill Tour Series – Revolutionary Connections
DESCRIPTION:The Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum announce their continuing partnership in a free public tour series of Plymouth’s historic Burial Hill for the 2025 season. Each first Saturday of the month a thematic tour of the ancient burying ground will reveal facets of Plymouth’s evolving story over generations. This year honors the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with a series theme of “Revolutionary Connections.” Each monthly tour highlights the Revolutionary era in Plymouth with insights into South Shore connections to America’s contest for independence. Presenters include local historians and authors who share their expertise on a range of topics\, highlighting art\, history\, and culture atop the open-air history museum in the heart of downtown Plymouth\, Burial Hill. \nSevere weather may cancel tour. Stay up to date with us on our Facebook page and visit pilgrimhall.org or plymouthantiquarian.org for more information on the continuing Burial Hill tour series.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/burial-hill-tour-series-revolutionary-connections/2025-09-06/
LOCATION:Plymouth Burial Hill Cemetery\, Town Square 19\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Plymouth Antiquarian Society":MAILTO:info@plymouthantiquarian.org
GEO:41.9554698;-70.6649745
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Plymouth Burial Hill Cemetery Town Square 19 Plymouth Massachusetts 02360 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Town Square 19:geo:-70.6649745,41.9554698
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104229
CREATED:20250727T222426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250727T222426Z
UID:10001758-1757422800-1757426400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Talk: Rebels\, Rights & Revolution: The Adams Family & The Battle of Bunker Hill
DESCRIPTION:Join Assistant Editor of the Adams Papers Miriam Liebman for a gallery talk on the exhibition 1775: Rebels\, Rights & Revolution\, which charts major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution. Miriam will discuss the Adams family’s relationship to the Battle of Bunker Hill using related exhibition items. Visitors are invited to explore the rest of the exhibition and ask questions.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/gallery-talk-rebels-rights-revolution-the-adams-family-the-battle-of-bunker-hill/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit,Speakers
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104229
CREATED:20250723T145048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T145048Z
UID:10001756-1757854800-1757862000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Benedict Arnold in Danvers
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that when Benedict Arnold was still on the Patriots’ side of the Revolution\, he and his troops camped in Danvers? \nOne of the most strategic and daring exploits of the patriot cause during the revolution. Part of the troops encamped in the Town of Danvers on the night of September 14\, 1775\, on their way to Newburyport where they embarked for the Kennebec and their famous march through the pathless wilds of Maine successfully accomplished in spite of formidable obstacles and excessive privations.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/benedict-arnold-in-danvers/
LOCATION:Tapley Memorial Hall\, 13 Page Street\, Danvers\, MA\, 01923\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit,Reenactment,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Benedict-Arnold.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Danvers Historical Society":MAILTO:dhs@danvershistory.org
GEO:42.5658882;-70.9371886
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Tapley Memorial Hall 13 Page Street Danvers MA 01923 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=13 Page Street:geo:-70.9371886,42.5658882
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104229
CREATED:20250908T181718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T181718Z
UID:10001947-1757862000-1757867400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Freedom: The Enduring Importance of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:How has the Revolution changed the lives of ordinary Americans\, articulated ideals that have defined our history\, and continues to shape our world? \nJack Warren is a historian of the American Revolution and American public life. He is the author\, most recently\, of Freedom: The Enduring Importance of the American Revolution (2023). He served on the faculty of the University of Virginia\, where he edited The Papers of George Washington. As executive director of the Society of the Cincinnati\, he was the founding director of the American Revolution Institute. He is currently the Foundation of American Ideals’ Chief Executive and edits the foundation’s magazine\, The American Crisis (www.americanideal.org). Mr. Warren has been featured in David Rubenstein’s The American Story: Conversations with Master Historians. He has also appeared on the PBS NewsHour\, C-SPAN’s Washington Journal\, American Presidents\, and NPR’s All Things Considered. He is also a historical advisor to the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission. A native of Washington\, DC\, Mr. Warren lives in Alexandria\, Virginia.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/freedom-the-enduring-importance-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Hingham Heritage Museum\, Main Street 34\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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GEO:42.2418694;-70.8884264
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hingham Heritage Museum Main Street 34 Hingham MA 02043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 34:geo:-70.8884264,42.2418694
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104229
CREATED:20250908T181821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T181821Z
UID:10003813-1757957400-1757966400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Panel Discussion: "Confronting Boston's Legacy of Slavery: The Power of Faith and the Art of Remembrance"Art of
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by King’s Chapel\, join us for a special panel\, Confronting Boston’s Legacy of Slavery: The Power of Faith and the Art of Remembrance\, on Monday\, September 15\, at 5:30 PM at the Museum of African American History\, Boston. Speakers include Dr. Kabria Baumgartner\, Rev. Willie Bodrick II\, Rev. Joy Fallon\, and artist Harmonia Rosales\, who will reflect on Boston’s role in slavery\, the power of faith and art in confronting painful histories\, and how remembrance can inspire new paths toward justice and reconciliation. This discussion is free and open to the public\, however space is limited. RSVP requested.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/panel-discussion-confronting-bostons-legacy-of-slavery-the-power-of-faith-and-the-art-of-remembranceart-of/
LOCATION:Museum of African American History\, Joy Street 46\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/remembrance.png
GEO:42.3599803;-71.0652189
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of African American History Joy Street 46 Boston Massachusetts 02114 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Joy Street 46:geo:-71.0652189,42.3599803
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104229
CREATED:20250908T182139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T182139Z
UID:10003809-1757962800-1757966400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Greene and Cornwallis in the Carolinas: The Pivotal Struggle of the American Revolution 1780-1781
DESCRIPTION:Massachusetts 250 is embracing our history of the American Revolution. It includes commemorations and the many battles that led to independence. Explore Massachusetts and experience the special events that showcase our history with untold stories that pay homage to the past. Join us at the Thomas Crane Public Library at 40 Washington St. in Quincy Center on Monday\, September 15 from 7 – 8 PM for a history talk from author and historian\, Jeffrey A. Denman on Greene and Cornwallis in the Carolinas: The Pivotal Struggle of the American Revolution 1780-1781! Jeffrey A. Denman\, local author\, retired teacher\, and historian will be discussing his first book about Nathanael Greene and Charles Cornwallis and their all-important campaign in the South which led to the conclusion of the war at Yorktown. \nDenman is the author of seven journal and magazine articles dealing with subjects ranging from the American Revolution to World War II\, as well as co-author of Greene and Cornwallis in the Carolinas: The Pivotal Struggle of the American Revolution\, 1780-1781 and his most recent book\, John Quincy Adams\, Reluctant Abolitionist. His third book\, The Philadelphia Quakers and the American Revolution is currently in production and is about the brutal suppression of the Philadelphia Quakers during the American Revolution. Learn more about Jeffrey A. Denman and his work at www.jeffreyadenman.com \nThis program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/greene-and-cornwallis-in-the-carolinas-the-pivotal-struggle-of-the-american-revolution-1780-1781/
LOCATION:Thomas Crane Public Library\, Washington Street 40\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Crane Public Library":MAILTO:quref@ocln.org
GEO:42.2514203;-71.0009309
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Thomas Crane Public Library Washington Street 40 Quincy MA 02169 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Washington Street 40:geo:-71.0009309,42.2514203
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104229
CREATED:20250801T160001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T160001Z
UID:10001874-1758222000-1758225600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:John Glover's Schooner Hannah
DESCRIPTION:Six years ago\, vessel biographer Randy Biddle decided to investigate the origin story and likely appearance of a small\, schooner named Hannah\, owned in Marblehead by John Glover. On October 10\, 1775. she became famous for her harrowing engagement with\, and narrow escape from the much larger British naval vessel\, Nautilus\, near the entrance to Beverly Harbor. This illustrated presentation will challenge the conventional wisdom about Hannah. Zoom only.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/john-glovers-schooner-hannah/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/schooner-HANNAH-marblehead.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Marblehead Museum":MAILTO:info@marbleheadmuseum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104229
CREATED:20250911T182043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T182043Z
UID:10003812-1758308400-1758313800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Newburyport's Revolution: Through a Howling Wilderness: 1775 March to Quebec
DESCRIPTION:Newburyport’s Road to Revolution Presents: Through a Howling Wilderness: Benedict Arnold’s March to Quebec\, 1775 \n📅 Friday\, September 19\, 2025 – 7:00 p.m.📍 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, Newburyport\, MA \nExactly 250 years to the day after Benedict Arnold led his troops out of Newburyport\, join us for a captivating lecture by historian and author Tom Desjardin on one of the most extraordinary—yet often overlooked—episodes of the American Revolution. \nIn September 1775\, Arnold commanded eleven hundred Colonial soldiers on a daring\, top-secret mission: to march and paddle nearly 200 miles through the untamed wilderness of Maine and Quebec to seize British-held Quebec City. It was a journey marked by hypothermia\, disease\, starvation\, hurricanes\, and blizzards. Dozens perished; survivors endured eating everything from dogs to lip salve before reaching their target. Though the attack ultimately failed\, Arnold’s expedition helped pave the way for America’s eventual victory. \nIn Through a Howling Wilderness\, Desjardin tells this gripping story of endurance\, sacrifice\, and leadership before Arnold’s name became synonymous with treason. \nAbout the Speaker: Tom Desjardin holds a Ph.D. in U.S. History and is the author of multiple acclaimed books. A former archivist and historian at Gettysburg National Military Park\, he has taught at Bowdoin College\, advised film and television productions (including Gettysburg and Gods and Generals)\, and appeared on the History Channel\, A&E\, Discovery\, PBS\, and CSPAN. He is a former Commissioner of Education for Maine and director of the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands. \nFunded\, in part\, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/newburyports-revolution-through-a-howling-wilderness-1775-march-to-quebec-2/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 166 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Howling-Wilderness.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Old Newbury":MAILTO:info@newburyhistory.org
GEO:42.8100068;-70.8761312
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 166 High Street Newburyport MA 01950 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=166 High Street:geo:-70.8761312,42.8100068
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104229
CREATED:20250930T215351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T215351Z
UID:10003865-1758396600-1758400200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Miracle of the Battle of Saratoga
DESCRIPTION:Presented by William J. Federer\, best-selling author and nationally-known speaker\nPerforming Arts Center\, Brewster\, Cape Cod\nFree\, In person & livestreamed\nPart of a year-long a monthly lecture series celebrating God’s miraculous acts during our nation’s fight for Independence. Each lecture highlights key moments of divine intervention that took place during the Revolutionary War—Remarkable stories of timely reinforcements\, inexplicable weather events\, and the unwavering perseverance of the patriots and militias against overwhelming odds. 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-miracle-of-the-battle-of-saratoga/
LOCATION:Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center\, Southern Eagle Cartway 95\, Brewster\, Massachusetts\, 02631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Americana-lecture-image.jpg
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:20250921T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104229
CREATED:20250908T182820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T182820Z
UID:10003814-1758466800-1758470400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The 1775 Quebec Expedition from Newburyport: Following Their Footsteps
DESCRIPTION:On September 19\, 1775\, over 1\,100 men departed Newburyport on a secret mission to capture Quebec—led by Benedict Arnold and planned with George Washington. \nJoin Jack Santos as he recounts the stories of Newburyport’s patriots on this daring expedition through the wilderness as we celebrate its 250th anniversary. \n250 years ago this year\, on the 19th of September\, 1775\, 1100 farmers\, soldiers\, merchants\, teachers\, and laborers left Newburyport on eleven ships for a secret\, bold attack on Quebec City. \nHad the plan worked\, there likely would have been no revolutionary war\, and Quebec would have been the 14th state in a new United States of America. \nRelatively recently\, Jack Santos put his hiking boots on his feet\, and his kayak on his car\, to follow Arnold’s trail through Maine. He followed the diary\, maps\, and stories of Newburyport soldiers. He visited the same stopping points\, slogged through the same mud\, and got bitten by the descendants of the mosquitoes of that era. \nWe’ll hear the stories of Newburyporters like Caleb Haskell\, Rev Samuel Spring\, Jeremiah Wheelwright and others\, describing their experiences during that ill-fated journey to liberate Quebec. \nJoin us to hear about this exciting trek through the Maine backwoods\, in a way that presents it as a travelogue of a trip that you\, too\, can do – highlighting historical locations\, museums\, and displays to visit first hand. \nCentral Congregation Church 14 Titcomb Street Newburyport\, MA 01950at 3 p.m.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-1775-quebec-expedition-from-newburyport-following-their-footsteps/
LOCATION:Central Congregational Church\, Titcomb Street 14\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/arnold.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Old Newbury":MAILTO:info@newburyhistory.org
GEO:42.8113207;-70.8740978
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Central Congregational Church Titcomb Street 14 Newburyport MA 01950 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Titcomb Street 14:geo:-70.8740978,42.8113207
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104229
CREATED:20250908T182914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T182914Z
UID:10003785-1758738600-1758742200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Daniel Shays’ Honorable Rebellion
DESCRIPTION:You probably know of “Shays’ Rebellion” as the time where ‘farmers who were angry about taxes’ ‘created unrest’ that exposed the weakness of the Articles of Confederation\, causing the Founding Fathers to write the Constitution. \nAuthor Daniel Bullen has recently published a history that tells the story of what happened from the people’s perspective. Daniel Shays’ Honorable Rebellion shows that Shays and thousands of farmers were not trying to overthrow the government. They were protesting flagrantly unjust economic policies that were forcing them off their land\, all to pay windfall profits to financiers. And the book draws on extensive research to show that the farmers kept the peace through five months of protests and won reforms in an electoral landslide. In a lecture and discussion program with deep contemporary relevance\, Bullen will tell the story of this key moment in America’s legacy of dignified\, nonviolent protest. \nDaniel Bullen holds a Ph.D. in American literature. He is the author of two other books\, The Love Lives of the Artists: Five Stories of Creative Intimacy and The Dangers of Passion: The Transcendental Friendship of Ralph Waldo Emerson and Margaret Fuller. He lives in western Massachusetts.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/daniel-shays-honorable-rebellion/
LOCATION:Richard Salter Storrs Library\, 693 Longmeadow Street\, Longmeadow\, MA\, 01106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Longmeadow Historical Society":MAILTO:info@longmeadowhistoricalsociety.org
GEO:42.0521983;-72.5812285
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Richard Salter Storrs Library 693 Longmeadow Street Longmeadow MA 01106 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=693 Longmeadow Street:geo:-72.5812285,42.0521983
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104229
CREATED:20251017T204247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T204247Z
UID:10003873-1759343400-1759347000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:History Happens in Graphic Novels: Artist’s Talk
DESCRIPTION:With the New Bedford Free Public Library\nMelissa “Sawhand” Philley\, graphic artist and illustrator gives a talk about her latest graphic novel: Quaker\, Whaler\, Traitor\, Spy! The Trials of William Rotch\, an artistic collaboration with history professor\, Dr. Sarah Crabtree. This talk will include an artist-led activity and other fun games. This is taking place at the New Bedford Free Public Library \nThis talk is a part of the project titled\, “America’s 250th: Unraveling the Revolutionary Journey of William Rotch Sr.”. The project explores a new historical graphic novel about the life of William Rotch Sr.\, penned by Dr. Sarah Crabtree and illustrated by Melissa Philley\, through a series of programs and an exhibition of about 20 artworks from the book\, opening at the RJD on November 20. It is funded by Eastern National\, a non-profit partner of the National Park Service
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/history-happens-in-graphic-novels-artists-talk/
LOCATION:New Bedford Free Public Library\, Pleasant Street 613\, New Bedford\, Massachusetts\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Untitled-design.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The Rotch-Jones-Duff House &amp%3B Garden Museum":MAILTO:lpothier@rjdmuseum.org
GEO:41.6350223;-70.9275122
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=New Bedford Free Public Library Pleasant Street 613 New Bedford Massachusetts 02740 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Pleasant Street 613:geo:-70.9275122,41.6350223
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104229
CREATED:20250609T192902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T192902Z
UID:10001475-1759582800-1759586400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Burial Hill Tour Series – Revolutionary Connections
DESCRIPTION:The Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum announce their continuing partnership in a free public tour series of Plymouth’s historic Burial Hill for the 2025 season. Each first Saturday of the month a thematic tour of the ancient burying ground will reveal facets of Plymouth’s evolving story over generations. This year honors the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with a series theme of “Revolutionary Connections.” Each monthly tour highlights the Revolutionary era in Plymouth with insights into South Shore connections to America’s contest for independence. Presenters include local historians and authors who share their expertise on a range of topics\, highlighting art\, history\, and culture atop the open-air history museum in the heart of downtown Plymouth\, Burial Hill. \nSevere weather may cancel tour. Stay up to date with us on our Facebook page and visit pilgrimhall.org or plymouthantiquarian.org for more information on the continuing Burial Hill tour series.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/burial-hill-tour-series-revolutionary-connections/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:Plymouth Burial Hill Cemetery\, Town Square 19\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Burial-Hill-Plymouth-Ted-Curtin.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Plymouth Antiquarian Society":MAILTO:info@plymouthantiquarian.org
GEO:41.9554698;-70.6649745
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Plymouth Burial Hill Cemetery Town Square 19 Plymouth Massachusetts 02360 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Town Square 19:geo:-70.6649745,41.9554698
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104229
CREATED:20250908T183148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T183208Z
UID:10001948-1759676400-1759681800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Concord Museum Forum: The Painter's Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Uncover the overlooked role of patriot artists—women\, Black men enslaved and free\, and people of mixed race—who shaped the Revolution through art\, espionage\, and activism across America\, London\, and Paris. Their work helped inspire rebellion and forge a new political culture\, almost always armed with wax\, paint\, and wit rather than a musket or bayonet. Among these daring figures were enslaved artists with deep ties to Massachusetts\, including famous poet Phillis Wheatley and portrait painter Prince Demah. Together\, the experiences of this extraordinary artistic cohort testify to both the promise and the limits of liberty in the founding era. \nZara Anishanslin is Associate Professor of History and Art History at the University of Delaware. She is the author of the award-winning Portrait of a Woman in Silk: Hidden Histories of the British Atlantic World and has served as a historical consultant for the Philadelphia Museum of Art and “Hamilton: The Exhibition.”
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-painters-fire/
LOCATION:Hingham Heritage Museum\, Main Street 34\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Speakers,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/painters.png
GEO:42.2418694;-70.8884264
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hingham Heritage Museum Main Street 34 Hingham MA 02043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 34:geo:-70.8884264,42.2418694
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T104229
CREATED:20251022T213054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T213054Z
UID:10003887-1759678200-1759683600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:By the Hand of Providence: How Faith Shaped the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Free\, In-person & livestreamed\nPerforming Arts Center\, Brewster\nPresented by Mr. Rod Gragg\, author and historian\, this presentation surveys the impact of the Judeo-Christian worldview on the American Revolution from the early Colonial Era through the American victory at the Battle of Yorktown and formation of the United States of America. Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org FREE
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/by-the-hand-of-providence-how-faith-shaped-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center\, Southern Eagle Cartway 95\, Brewster\, Massachusetts\, 02631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arts Empowering Life":MAILTO:publicity@artsempoweringlife.org
GEO:41.7797451;-70.0123384
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T190000
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SUMMARY:Concord Museum Forum: The Painter's Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Concord Museum Forum: Annual Sally Lanagan Forum \nJoin historian Zara Anishanslin and Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston curator Erica Hirshler for a conversation about Dr. Anishanslin new book\, The Painter’s Fire\, which tells the gripping story of three revolutionary artists – Robert Edge Pine\, Prince Demah\, and Patience Wright – who used their creative talents to challenge the British monarchy and advance the cause of liberty. Spanning continents and social boundaries\, their lives offer a bold new lens on the American Revolution and the power of art to shape political change in an era of radical transformation. \nFree Members | $10 Non-Members | Free Virtual
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord-museum-forum-the-painters-fire-a-forgotten-history-of-the-artists-who-championed-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord Museum":MAILTO:pollyconcord250@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T080000
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SUMMARY:ALICE FAITH WILLARD: ARTIST\, TEACHER & PIONEER - A Retrospective Exhibition of the artwork of Alice Faith Willard
DESCRIPTION:Opening reception with a presentation about the artist. \nThe Longmeadow Historical Society is proud to announce a retrospective exhibition of the art works of Alice Faith Willard (1866-1946)\, during the month of October 2025. Alice Willard was the first art teacher in the Longmeadow Schools\, implementing the Massachusetts Drawing Act of 1870 based on her training at the Massachusetts Normal Art School (now MassArt). She extended her leadership to Springfield\, East Longmeadow\, Hampden\, Ludlow\, and Wilbraham. Once established as an artist and teacher\, she went on to study with William Merritt Chase at the Shinnecock Art Colony on Long Island\, NY in 1897. \nThe retrospective is sponsored by the Longmeadow Historical Society in cooperation with the Richard Salter Storrs Library. It includes watercolors\, oils\, pencil and charcoal sketches and drawings\, gel prints\, and miscellaneous personal items. In 1999 and again in 2025\, family members donated the majority of her known pieces of artwork to the Longmeadow Historical Society. Researched and curated by Historical Society board member Robert Abel\, “Alice Faith Willard: Artist\, Teacher\, and Pioneer” is the first public exhibition of Willard’s works since her death almost 80 years ago.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/alice-faith-willard-artist-teacher-pioneer-a-retrospective-exhibition-of-the-artwork-of-alice-faith-willard/2025-10-07/1/
LOCATION:Richard Salter Storrs Library\, 693 Longmeadow Street\, Longmeadow\, MA\, 01106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Longmeadow Historical Society":MAILTO:info@longmeadowhistoricalsociety.org
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