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SUMMARY:Author Talk & Book Signing: Colonel William Prescott — Heroic Commander of the Battle of Bunker Hill
DESCRIPTION:As part of Massachusetts’ commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States\, the Destination Groton Committee will host Donald R. Ryan for an author talk and book signing of his new work\, Colonel William Prescott: Heroic Commander of the Battle of Bunker Hill\, Sunday November 2\, from 2-4 pm at the Prescott Community Center\, 145 Main Street. Admission is free to all. To register for a seat go to: https://destinationgroton.com/RSVP/ \nMade possible through a grant from the Town of Groton’s Lecture Fund. \nThe program honors Groton-born Colonel William Prescott\, whose steadfast leadership at the Battle of Bunker Hill (fought on Breed’s Hill) embodied American courage and shaped the course of the Revolution. Drawing from years of public history work with the National Park Service at the Bunker Hill Monument\, Ryan’s talk revives Prescott’s remarkable story — from frontier family and colonial farmer to civic leader\, wartime commander\, and participant in the formative years of the new nation. \n“I’m excited to bring Prescott’s story home to Groton\,” said Donald R. Ryan. “His calm defiance and deep integrity captured the American spirit before there even was a United States — and his legacy deserves to be remembered as part of our 250th celebration.”
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/author-talk-book-signing-colonel-william-prescott-heroic-commander-of-the-battle-of-bunker-hill/
LOCATION:Prescott Community Center\, Main Street 145\, Groton\, Massachusetts\, 01450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Megan Donovan%2C Executive Director":MAILTO:executivedirector@prescottscc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T190000
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SUMMARY:Concord Museum Forum: Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Matters
DESCRIPTION:Join Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Edward Larson for a timely forum on his forthcoming book\, Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Matters. As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding\, Larson offers a powerful reexamination of the ideas\, debates\, and military turning points that made independence possible. From Common Sense to the Declaration itself\, and from Boston to Trenton\, Larson explores how 1776 transformed colonial resistance into a revolutionary movement—and why its lessons remain urgent for America today. \nFree Members | $10 Non-Members | Free Virtual
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord-museum-forum-declaring-independence-why-1776-matters/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T123601
CREATED:20251022T203925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T203925Z
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SUMMARY:Sacred Rebellion Virtual Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, this encore virtual tour of the Congregational Library & Archives’ new in-person exhibition\, Sacred Rebellion\, will be hosted by Executive Director Dr. Kyle Roberts and New England’s Hidden Histories Project Director and Sacred Rebellion curator Dr. Tricia Peone. \nBy the time the American Revolution began\, many Congregationalists had embraced a theological justification for war and revolution. They believed that God favored them and that their cause was a morally justified\, sacred rebellion. Through sermons\, books\, poems\, songs\, and letters\, Congregationalists shared their stories\, reflected on their moral obligations to each other\, and debated questions of liberty and loyalty. But consensus was elusive\, and implementation proved difficult and unsatisfactory to many\, especially those on the margins. \nThe interactive tour will be hosted on Zoom\, with registration limited to a small group of attendees. Participants will view Revolutionary-era treasures from the collections; hear stories about how Congregationalists experienced the period leading up to\, during\, and immediately following the war; have opportunities to ask questions; and reflect on what this pivotal event means 250 years later. \nRegistration is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Tickets must be purchased by Tuesday\, November 11th at https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/CongregationalLibrary/SRVirtual11.html \nAfter registering\, you will receive an email with information about attending the event. \nEmail any questions to programs@14beacon.org. \nSPEAKER BIOS \nDr. Kyle Roberts was appointed the Executive Director of the Congregational Library & Archives in 2022. He received his BA in American Studies from Williams College and his PhD in History from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to coming to the CLA\, he was Associate Director of Library & Museum Programming at the American Philosophical Society and Associate Professor of Public History and New Media and Director of the Center for Textual Studies and Digital Humanities at Loyola University Chicago. \nA scholar of Atlantic World religion\, print\, and library history\, he is the author of Evangelical Gotham: Religion and the Making of New York City\, 1783-1860 (Chicago\, 2016)\, the co-editor\, with Stephen Schloesser\, of Crossings and Dwellings: Restored Jesuits\, Women Religious\, American Experience 1814-2014 (Brill\, 2017) and\, with Mark Towsey\, of Before the Public Library: Reading\, Community\, and Identity in the Atlantic World\, 1650-1850 (Brill\, 2017). \nKyle is an accomplished public historian and digital humanist whose collaborative projects include the Jesuit Libraries Provenance Project\, the Maryland Loyalism Project\, and Dissenting Academies Online: Virtual Library System. In addition to being the consultant for numerous digital and public history projects\, he sits on the executive committees of the American Catholic Historical Association\, the New England Historical Association\, the Urban History Association He is on the editorial and advisory boards for American Catholic Studies\, Early American Studies\, and portal. \nDr. Tricia Peone joined the CLA in 2022 as the Project Director for New England’s Hidden Histories. Prior to joining the CLA\, she was a research scholar at Historic New England for the Recovering New England’s Voices project. She has also previously worked as the public programs director at New Hampshire Humanities\, a university lecturer teaching classes on the Salem witch trials\, early New England\, and public history\, and as a researcher for cultural heritage organizations. She holds a PhD in history from the University of New Hampshire with a specialization in the early modern Atlantic world and history of science.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/sacred-rebellion-virtual-exhibition-tour-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T150000
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting for the Dartmouth Heritage Preservation Trust\, Inc.
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to attend DHPT’s Annual Meeting on Saturday\, November 15\, 2025. Location: the North Dartmouth Public Library at 211 Cross Road\, off Route 6 and close to I195. \nFollowing a short business meeting\, DHPT will welcome our featured speaker. Lee McColgan\, author of A HOUSE RESTORED\, The TRAGEDIES and TRIUMPHS of SAVING a NEW ENGLAND COLONIAL. \nLee will entertain you with stories of the challenges he faced in restoring an 18th century house––the Thomas Loring III House\, built in 1702. Undoubtedly\, it was a witness site to the Revolution as it remains extant. What happened in Pembroke\, Massachusetts during the Revolution? More on that to be discovered. \n“Trading the corporate ladder for a stepladder\,” Lee started as a neophyte\, who had thoughts of “how hard can it be?” to becoming a “jack of all trades.” The historic preservation muse took over in a matter of months. \nYou will have to attend to find out how this ambitious project turned out. You will benefit from his learned experiences. \nBe prepared to be inspired! This event is free and open to the public. Lee will be offering books for sale and a book signing at the end of the program. \nVisit DHPT at https://dhpt.org/
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/annual-meeting-for-the-dartmouth-heritage-preservation-trust-inc/
LOCATION:North Dartmouth Public Library\, Cross Road 211\, Dartmouth\, MA\, 02747\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dartmouth Heritage Preservation Trust":MAILTO:d.m.gilbert51@gmail.com
GEO:41.6467561;-71.0088939
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T190000
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SUMMARY:Quincy 400 x MA250: New England Foodways During the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Step back to the eve of the American Revolution and discover the foods that sustained Massachusetts households\, soldiers\, and farmers. \nJoin the 18th Century Cook\, Michael Duncan Smith\, for an engaging afternoon exploring local foodways in the 1770s. Learn how everyday meals compared with fine dining\, what rations soldiers received before the Battle of Bunker Hill\, and how families preserved the harvest through the seasons. \nThe presentation draws on probate records\, newspapers\, early cookbooks\, and personal journals to offer a unique window into the town’s past. Ingredients\, kitchen tools\, and cooking techniques will also be on display. Stop by and say good-day! \nMichael Duncan Smith is an artist\, educator\, and culinary historian based in Greater Boston. He is the creator of 18th Century Cook\, a digital project with more than 650\,000 followers that brings early American recipes and culinary traditions to life. His research focuses on New England foodways in the 18th century and during the American Revolution\, drawing from primary sources to illuminate the everyday meals of early America. \nThis program is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/quincy-400-x-ma250-new-england-foodways-during-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Thomas Crane Public Library\, Washington Street 40\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Thomas Crane Public Library":MAILTO:quref@ocln.org
GEO:42.2514203;-71.0009309
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T193000
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CREATED:20251117T214055Z
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SUMMARY:"I Screamed With All My Might” The Civilians Trapped Behind the Boston Siege Lines
DESCRIPTION:“I Screamed With All My Might”\nThe Civilians Trapped Behind the Boston Siege Lines\nA Rev 250 talk by historian and author Alex Cain \nAlex returns to talk about the eleven month Siege of Boston April 1775 – March 1776. \nSetting the scene:\nThe British were trapped in Boston and everyday citizens experienced relentless hardships which extended into surrounding towns. The constant fear of an American assault\, hunger\, coupled with outbreaks of disease and erosion of civil liberties under martial rule\, fostered an atmosphere of desperation. \nJoin us November 19 to learn about the quiet endurance of ordinary citizens\, including Andoverites – another chapter in the American Revolution.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/i-screamed-with-all-my-might-the-civilians-trapped-behind-the-boston-siege-lines/
LOCATION:Andover Center for History and Culture\, 97 Main Street\, Andover\, MA\, 01810\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andover Center for History and Culture":MAILTO:mtubinis@andoverhistoryandculture.org
GEO:42.653486;-71.1389732
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T214242Z
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SUMMARY:Sparking the Revolution: Flintlocks\, Gunpowder\, and Policy in America’s War for Independence
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Springfield November 20 and 21st\, 2025! The University of Wyoming College of Law’s Firearms Research Center\, in partnership with Springfield Armory National Historic Site\, invites you to an academic conference exploring the complex role of firearms in Revolutionary America. \nThrough thought-provoking panels\, lectures\, and discussions\, the program will delve into topics such as colonial disarmament and regulation\, the function of militias\, the material culture of arms\, and archaeological insights into the earliest days of the Revolution. \nBringing together historians\, curators\, and scholars\, this event offers a balanced and dynamic look at how firearms\, policy\, and community shaped the struggle for independence – and how these legacies continue to inform our understanding of early America and resonate in conversations today. \nFree to the Public. Available in person and online \nSchedule:\nNovember 20\nSpringfield Armory\n5 – 7:30 p.m. Welcome Reception and Fireside Chat on Founding Era History and the U.S. Supreme Court’s Bruen decision. \nNovember 21\nSpringfield Technical Community College\n8:30 – 8:45 a.m. Opening Remarks\n8:45 – 10 a.m. Panel 1: Disarmament and the Revolution (CLE)\nPanelists:\nBob Cottrol\, George Washington University\nE. Gregory Wallace\, Campbell University\nJames Slaughter\, Marshall University\n10:15 – 11 a.m.: Guns of the American Revolution\nSpeaker: Erik Goldstein\, Colonial Williamsburg\n11 – 11:30 a.m.: The Earliest Days of Springfield Armory\nSpeaker: Alex Mackenzie\, Springfield Armory\n11:30 – 12:30 p.m. Lunch\n12:30 – 1:45 p.m.: Panel 2: The Colonial Militia (CLE)\nPanelists:\nJody Madeira\, Indiana University\nJoyce Malcolm\, George Mason University\nAlexander Cain\, Author\n1:55 – 2:40 p.m.: Creating an Arsenal of Liberty\nSpeaker: Andrew Fagal\, Historian\n2:40 – 3:25 p.m.: Early Ballistics of the American Revolution\nSpeaker: Joel Bohy\, Antiques Roadshow
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/sparking-the-revolution-flintlocks-gunpowder-and-policy-in-americas-war-for-independence/2025-11-20/
LOCATION:Springfield Armory National Historic Site\, One Armory Square\, Springfield\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Wyoming Firearms Research Center":MAILTO:frc@uwyo.edu
GEO:42.1073251;-72.5813903
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T200000
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SUMMARY:“Dreadful were the Vestages of war:” Three Human Stories of April 19\, 1775
DESCRIPTION:Joel Bohy\, military historian and Antiques Roadshow presenter\, will give a lecture on Lexington’s Revolutionary War veterans at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library on November 20\, 2025\, followed by a signing of his 2025 book\, Bullet Strikes From the First Day of the American Revolution. \nThe lecture will take a closer look at three individuals involved in the beginning of the war: John Robbins of Lexington who was badly wounded on April 19\, James Hayward of Acton who was mortally wounded at Fiske Hill in Lexington\, and a British soldier who was wounded in Lexington on April 19 and went on to join the Lexington militia and the Continental Army. \nThis lecture is co-sponsored by Lexington History Museums and the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, as part of SRMML’s 50th anniversary programming. It will take place in person at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library and will be live streamed by local community access partner LexMedia. Livestream link will be posted prior to the event. \nSchedule:\n6:00: Doors open for viewing of special exhibition Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington\n7:00: Lecture\n8:00 Book Signing
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/dreadful-were-the-vestages-of-war-three-human-stories-of-april-19-1775/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Event,Exhibit,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Rite Masonic Museum &amp%3B Library":MAILTO:info@srmml.org
GEO:42.4367685;-71.2141633
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T153000
DTSTAMP:20260424T123601
CREATED:20251117T214242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T214242Z
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SUMMARY:Sparking the Revolution: Flintlocks\, Gunpowder\, and Policy in America’s War for Independence
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Springfield November 20 and 21st\, 2025! The University of Wyoming College of Law’s Firearms Research Center\, in partnership with Springfield Armory National Historic Site\, invites you to an academic conference exploring the complex role of firearms in Revolutionary America. \nThrough thought-provoking panels\, lectures\, and discussions\, the program will delve into topics such as colonial disarmament and regulation\, the function of militias\, the material culture of arms\, and archaeological insights into the earliest days of the Revolution. \nBringing together historians\, curators\, and scholars\, this event offers a balanced and dynamic look at how firearms\, policy\, and community shaped the struggle for independence – and how these legacies continue to inform our understanding of early America and resonate in conversations today. \nFree to the Public. Available in person and online \nSchedule:\nNovember 20\nSpringfield Armory\n5 – 7:30 p.m. Welcome Reception and Fireside Chat on Founding Era History and the U.S. Supreme Court’s Bruen decision. \nNovember 21\nSpringfield Technical Community College\n8:30 – 8:45 a.m. Opening Remarks\n8:45 – 10 a.m. Panel 1: Disarmament and the Revolution (CLE)\nPanelists:\nBob Cottrol\, George Washington University\nE. Gregory Wallace\, Campbell University\nJames Slaughter\, Marshall University\n10:15 – 11 a.m.: Guns of the American Revolution\nSpeaker: Erik Goldstein\, Colonial Williamsburg\n11 – 11:30 a.m.: The Earliest Days of Springfield Armory\nSpeaker: Alex Mackenzie\, Springfield Armory\n11:30 – 12:30 p.m. Lunch\n12:30 – 1:45 p.m.: Panel 2: The Colonial Militia (CLE)\nPanelists:\nJody Madeira\, Indiana University\nJoyce Malcolm\, George Mason University\nAlexander Cain\, Author\n1:55 – 2:40 p.m.: Creating an Arsenal of Liberty\nSpeaker: Andrew Fagal\, Historian\n2:40 – 3:25 p.m.: Early Ballistics of the American Revolution\nSpeaker: Joel Bohy\, Antiques Roadshow
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/sparking-the-revolution-flintlocks-gunpowder-and-policy-in-americas-war-for-independence/2025-11-21/
LOCATION:Springfield Armory National Historic Site\, One Armory Square\, Springfield\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of Wyoming Firearms Research Center":MAILTO:frc@uwyo.edu
GEO:42.1073251;-72.5813903
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T123601
CREATED:20251024T163412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T154407Z
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SUMMARY:Pilgrims Arrive!
DESCRIPTION:November 22\, 2025\, 3:30 pm\, Presented by G. Thomas Ryan\nBefore they arrived at Plymouth\, the Pilgrims arrived in the midst of the Nauset Tribe and spent a month exploring the Outer Cape. History can describe trends over centuries and sharing the story through actual events allows all to appreciate the past through named men and women\, and even their inner-soul struggles. On November 22\, the events are truly local. The audience might then consider meanings for today as they come upon beaches and creeks\, named streets and schools\, and families who are descended from the Mayflower or Nauset – added depth for lived history.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/pilgrims-arrive-2/
LOCATION:Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center\, Southern Eagle Cartway 95\, Brewster\, Massachusetts\, 02631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T123601
CREATED:20251117T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T214404Z
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SUMMARY:The First Commander Remembered: Washington’s Legacy in Cambridge
DESCRIPTION:To mark the 250th anniversaries of the American Revolution and the founding of the United States\, a coalition of Cambridge non-profits and government agencies will present Washington in American Memory\, a seven-part speaker series taking place in-person and online. \nDebunk myths and trace the evolution of the public memory of George Washington in Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, featuring:\n– J.L. Bell\, author of The Road to Concord: How Four Stolen Cannon Ignited the Revolutionary War and proprietor of Boston1775.net\n– Charles Sullivan\, co-author of Building Old Cambridge: Architecture and Development and Executive Director of the Cambridge Historical Commission \nThis speaker series is made possible through the generous support of America’s National Parks\, a nonprofit partner of the National Park Service. It is presented in partnership by the National Park Service/Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site\, History Cambridge\, Cambridge Public Library\, Cambridge Historical Commission\, and Cambridge MA250.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-first-commander-remembered-washingtons-legacy-in-cambridge/
LOCATION:Cambridge Public Library\, Broadway 449\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Park Service":MAILTO:mark_powell@nps.gov
GEO:42.3737951;-71.1101296
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cambridge Public Library Broadway 449 Cambridge Massachusetts 02138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Broadway 449:geo:-71.1101296,42.3737951
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260424T123601
CREATED:20250609T192902Z
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/2025-12-06/
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:20251207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T123601
CREATED:20250911T180408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T180714Z
UID:10001949-1765119600-1765125000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Tasting History
DESCRIPTION:Who first thought of putting molasses in baked beans? Discover New England food culture’s Revolutionary roots and explore how it shaped ideas about regional identity\, who belongs here\, and whose stories get told. \nMeg Muckenhoupt is a freelance writer and author of The Truth About Baked Beans and Cabbage: A Global History\, among others. Her work has been featured in the Boston Globe\, the Boston Phoenix\, Boston Magazine\, and the Time Out Boston guide; her book Boston Gardens and Green Spaces (Union Park Press\, 2010) is a Boston Globe Local Bestseller. She lives in Lexington\, Massachusetts.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/tasting-history/
LOCATION:Hingham Heritage Museum\, Main Street 34\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary,Speakers,Women's History
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T123601
CREATED:20251117T214123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T214123Z
UID:10003941-1765121400-1765125000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Ten Crucial Days: Crossing the Delaware and the Battles of Trenton and Princeton
DESCRIPTION:In Person & Livestreamed from the Performing Arts Center\nPresented by Roger Williams as part of a year-long series\, God of Our Fathers: The Mighty Miracles of the American Revolution. Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org FREE
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/ten-crucial-days-crossing-the-delaware-and-the-battles-of-trenton-and-princeton/
LOCATION:Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center\, Southern Eagle Cartway 95\, Brewster\, Massachusetts\, 02631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,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:20251213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T123601
CREATED:20251117T214112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T214112Z
UID:10003940-1765634400-1765641600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Not Your Boston Tea Party
DESCRIPTION:Residents of Charlemont and beyond will remember the Boston Tea Party with a talk by Emily Dickinson Museum director Jane Wald. Wald will touch on the social functions of tea in 19th-century America (and at the end of the 18th century with the Boston Tea Party) and show photographs of tea paraphernalia in the museum’s collection. At the end of the afternoon\, tea will be dumped nearby. Singing may ensue. \nTea will of course be served. Cookies are welcome. Admission is free. \nThis event is co-sponsored by Museum on Main Street: More Voices\, More Votes; Mohawk Trail Regional School; and the Friends of the Tyler Memorial Library\, with support from Mass Humanities and the Charlemont-Hawley Arts Council.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/not-your-boston-tea-party/
LOCATION:Tyler Memorial Library\, Main Street 157\, Charlemont\, MA\, 01339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Culinary,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of the Tyler Memorial Library":MAILTO:drtinky@earthlink.net
GEO:42.6284644;-72.8706912
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Tyler Memorial Library Main Street 157 Charlemont MA 01339 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 157:geo:-72.8706912,42.6284644
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T173000
DTSTAMP:20260424T123601
CREATED:20251117T213812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T213812Z
UID:10003931-1767717000-1767720600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:America's 250th: Unraveling the Revolutionary Journey of William Rotch Sr.
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the RJD parlors as Dr. Sarah Crabtree gives an illustrated talk addressing themes in her book: Quaker\, Whaler\, Traitor\, Spy! The Trials of William Rotch. Sarah Crabtree is a Professor of History at San Francisco State University. Quaker\, Whaler\, Traitor\, Spy! (PSUP\, March 2026) is her second book. She is also the author of several journal articles and the recipient of several fellowships\, including the National Endowment of the Humanities grant that supported the development of this exhibit. \nAbout Quaker\, Whaler\, Traitor\, Spy! The Trials of William Rotch:\nAccused of treason four times by three governments in two revolutionary decades (1775 – 1795)\, William Rotch suffered from the “with-us-or-against-us” political landscape of the late eighteenth century. A Quaker\, he opposed wars for independence and empire. Yet he downplayed and even withheld key details from his story\, a second narrative that began with the Boston Tea Party\, stretched across the world\, and made him one of the wealthiest men in America.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/americas-250th-unraveling-the-revolutionary-journey-of-william-rotch-sr/
LOCATION:The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum\, County Street 396\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Exhibit,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Rotch-Jones-Duff House &amp%3B Garden Museum":MAILTO:lpothier@rjdmuseum.org
GEO:41.6304447;-70.928469
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum County Street 396 New Bedford MA 02740 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=County Street 396:geo:-70.928469,41.6304447
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T123601
CREATED:20251117T214131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T214131Z
UID:10003942-1768059000-1768062600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Winter at Valley Forge and the faith of George Washington
DESCRIPTION:In person and livestreamed from the Performing Arts Center\, Brewster\nPresented by Dr. Peter Lillback\nThis sixth lecture in the America 250 series will highlight the miracle of Winter at Valley Forge (1777-1778). In particular\, this talk will offer a study of George Washington’s reliance on God\, and a defining moment of George Washington’s faith as he prayed and fasted in the snow at Valley Forge. George Washington demonstrated practically his faith in crisis. God heard his prayers and delivered George Washington and the troops from their endurance of incredible physical hardship and a spiritual trial. George Washington’s example raises a question – what do we say today about the question of separation of church and state? Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org FREE
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-winter-at-valley-forge-and-the-faith-of-george-washington/
LOCATION:Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center\, Southern Eagle Cartway 95\, Brewster\, Massachusetts\, 02631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,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:20260115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T123601
CREATED:20260105T155722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T155722Z
UID:10004309-1768501800-1768505400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Agawam Historical Association - "The Most Proper Spot in America: The Continental Arsenal at Springfield"
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to the Winter Meeting of the Agawam Historical Association on Thursday\, 15 January 2026 at 6:30 pm at the Captain Charles Leonard House\, 663 Main Street\, Agawam\, when Springfield Armory National Historic Site Curator Alex MacKenzie will present “The Most Proper Spot in America: The Continental Arsenal at Springfield\,” revealing its hidden stories and the contributions of our region to American independence. \nFollowing the creation of the Continental Army in 1775\, General George Washington and his lieutenants organized a system of supply and logistics to support the fledgling American military as it fought for independence. Brigadier General Henry Knox\, Chief of Artillery\, personally sited a military supply depot at Springfield\, Massachusetts early in 1777. Hundreds of enlisted tradesmen poured into town to begin building\, repairing\, maintaining\, and shipping all sorts of military supplies\, and Springfield was quickly bustling with activity throughout the American Revolution.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/agawam-historical-association-the-most-proper-spot-in-america-the-continental-arsenal-at-springfield/
LOCATION:Captain Charles Leonard House\, 663 Main Street\, Agawam\, 01001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Agawam Historical Association":MAILTO:1855@agawamhistory.org
GEO:42.0707941;-72.6142651
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Captain Charles Leonard House 663 Main Street Agawam 01001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=663 Main Street:geo:-72.6142651,42.0707941
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T123601
CREATED:20260105T160741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T160741Z
UID:10004311-1768501800-1768507200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Agawam Historical Association Winter Meeting - “The Most Proper Spot in America: The Continental Arsenal at Springfield”
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to the Winter Meeting of the Agawam Historical Association on Thursday\, 15 January 2026 at 6:30 pm at the Captain Charles Leonard House\, 663 Main Street\, Agawam\, when Springfield Armory National Historic Site Curator Alex MacKenzie will present “The Most Proper Spot in America: The Continental Arsenal at Springfield\,” revealing its hidden stories and the contributions of our region to American independence. \nFollowing the creation of the Continental Army in 1775\, General George Washington and his lieutenants organized a system of supply and logistics to support the fledgling American military as it fought for independence. Brigadier General Henry Knox\, Chief of Artillery\, personally sited a military supply depot at Springfield\, Massachusetts early in 1777. Hundreds of enlisted tradesmen poured into town to begin building\, repairing\, maintaining\, and shipping all sorts of military supplies\, and Springfield was quickly bustling with activity throughout the American Revolution. \nAlex MacKenzie is a museum professional\, author\, and historian specializing in U.S. military history\, with a focus on small arms development\, logistics\, and supply. He has authored numerous articles and publications on the technical and industrial history of small arms centered on the Springfield Armory (1777–1968) and is a leading authority on the management and care of historic firearms and ammunition in museum collections. He has developed museum policy for the National Park Service\, contributed to publications on collections care\, and regularly consults with museums nationwide. He serves as Curator of Collections at Springfield Armory National Historic Site and resides in Belchertown with his wife and two daughters. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/agawam-historical-association-winter-meeting-the-most-proper-spot-in-america-the-continental-arsenal-at-springfield/
LOCATION:Captain Charles Leonard House\, 663 Main Street\, Agawam\, 01001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Magazine-MA250.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Agawam Historical Association":MAILTO:1855@agawamhistory.org
GEO:42.0707941;-72.6142651
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Captain Charles Leonard House 663 Main Street Agawam 01001 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=663 Main Street:geo:-72.6142651,42.0707941
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T123601
CREATED:20260105T154219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T154219Z
UID:10004298-1769104800-1769110200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The First President and the First People: Washington in the Native Northeast
DESCRIPTION:To mark the 250th anniversaries of the American Revolution and the founding of the United States\, a coalition of local non-profits and government agencies will present Washington in American Memory\, a seven-part speaker series. \nExplore how Americans have remembered\, reinterpreted\, and reshaped the meaning of the American Revolution from 1776 to today\, featuring: \n-Colin Gordon Calloway\, author of The Indian World of George Washington: The First President\, the First Americans\, and the Birth of the Nation and the John Kimball\, Jr. 1943 Professor of History and Professor of Native American Studies at Dartmouth College\n-Kabl Wilkerson\, enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation (Bourassa & Muller families; Bear Clan) and doctoral candidate in the History Department at Harvard University
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-first-president-and-the-first-people-washington-in-the-native-northeast/
LOCATION:Cambridge Public Library\, Broadway 449\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Indigenous History,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Park Service":MAILTO:mark_powell@nps.gov
GEO:42.3737951;-71.1101296
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Cambridge Public Library Broadway 449 Cambridge Massachusetts 02138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Broadway 449:geo:-71.1101296,42.3737951
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T123601
CREATED:20251121T195044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T195044Z
UID:10004257-1769248800-1769270400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:A Day in Revolutionary Stockbridge
DESCRIPTION:The American Revolution comes to Stockbridge! \nPlease join us for a day of programs and events to mark the 250th anniversary of the year in which the Declaration of Independence was signed. \nStretching along Main Street from the Town Offices to the Mission House\, activities will include a quartermaster’s tent displaying the kinds of things the army requisitioned from townspeople\, a presentation on 18th century foraging and food by a local historian\, and an exhibit of 18th century artifacts from the collections of the Stockbridge Library Museum & Archives and Bidwell House. Chat with reenactors; visit a tavern set-up at the Mission House and learn about life in the army and on the home front during the American Revolution. \nSpecial programming includes a visit from Knox’s Noble Train of Artillery featuring costumed educators from Fort Ticonderoga\, a non-firing reproduction cannon\, and two (friendly) oxen; and a presentation by two Mohican veterans discussing the role their ancestors played in the Revolution and the importance of military service in their community. \nPlease check the event website for the latest programs and schedule information. \nThis event is associated with Massachusetts 250 and Berkshires 250. \nWe are grateful for our partnerships with the Trustees of Reservations\, Bidwell House\, and the Berkshire Historical Society; and support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, Mass Humanities\, Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism\, and the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area. \nSnow date TBD.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/a-day-in-revolutionary-stockbridge-2/
LOCATION:Stockbridge Library Museum & Archives\, Main Street 46\, Stockbridge\, Massachusetts\, 01262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary,Event,Exhibit,Indigenous History,Outdoors,Reenactment,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stockbridge Library Museum &amp%3B Archives":MAILTO:info@stockbridgelibrary.org
GEO:42.2816081;-73.3105932
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T123601
CREATED:20260105T160320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T160320Z
UID:10004310-1769248800-1769270400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:A Day in Revolutionary Stockbridge
DESCRIPTION:The American Revolution comes to Stockbridge! \nPlease join us for a day of programs and events to mark the 250th anniversary of the year in which the Declaration of Independence was signed. \nThroughout the day:\nVisit the Mission House\, which will be set up as a tavern with hot drinks and baked goods available.\nDiscuss 18th century food and the challenges of provisioning the Continental Army\, with Dennis Picard (Library lobby).\nMeet some of Prado del Lana’s Lincoln Longwool sheep on the library lawn and engage in two wool-related activities: “skirting” a fleece and dry felting.\nExplore cooking and domestic material culture in the Museum and Procter Gallery with staff from the Bidwell House Museum. \nFirst-Person Interpretation\, 10:00am – 2:00pm:\nTheodore Sedgwick preparing for the Elizabeth Freeman case (Library\, Bement Room).\nAnna Bingham and Abigail Dwight discussing 18th century tavern keeping and running a business as a woman (Red Lion Inn\, small parlor).\nTimothy and Rhoda Edwards: uncle and aunt of Aaron Burr\, storekeepers\, Judge\, Deacon (Mission House).\nThomas Williams – highest ranking military officer from Stockbridge to die during the war – discussing the Siege of Boston and other military and local topics.\nMembers of the 3rd Massachusetts Regiment. \nNoon – 2:00pm: A demonstration of Knox’s Noble Train of Artillery featuring costumed educators from Fort Ticonderoga\, a non-firing reproduction cannon\, and two (friendly) oxen (Bidwell Park\, next to the Town Offices). \n2:00 – 3:00pm: Reenactor interactions on the library lawn. \n3:00 – 4:00pm: Talk by Gregg Duffek and JoAnn Schedler\, Mohican Veterans (Library\, Bement Room) \nPlease check the event website for the latest programs and schedule information: \nA Day In Revolutionary Stockbridge (1775-1783) \n \nSnow date TBD. \nThis event is associated with Massachusetts 250 and Berkshires 250. \nWe are grateful for our partnerships with the Trustees of Reservations\, Bidwell House\, and the Berkshire Historical Society\, and support from the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, Mass Humanities\, Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism\, and the Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/a-day-in-revolutionary-stockbridge/
LOCATION:Stockbridge Library Museum & Archives\, Main Street 46\, Stockbridge\, Massachusetts\, 01262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary,Event,Exhibit,Indigenous History,Outdoors,Reenactment,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stockbridge Library Museum &amp%3B Archives":MAILTO:info@stockbridgelibrary.org
GEO:42.2816081;-73.3105932
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T123601
CREATED:20260105T152948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T152948Z
UID:10004293-1769349600-1769356800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Story Behind Paul Revere’s Ride — And More
DESCRIPTION:Paul Revere is an American icon\, but how much does the story of the Midnight Ride hold up\, and why? \nThis program will explore Revere and his famous ride and offer some insights into other aspects of his life. Revere was a silversmith with several side jobs\, an active member of the Freemasons\, and a father to a large family\, as well as a politically active Patriot in the American Revolution. \nTegan Kehoe\, Research and Adult Program Director at the Paul Revere House in Boston\, will present Revere and his legacy\, including the history of the Paul Revere House itself. \n2 PM – Social period\n2:15 PM – Brief Society announcements followed by the program \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nSpace is limited to 100 attendees. One registration per household\, please. \nRegister for the event here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Wdys173jTsCd9kvAxCICXg \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Bedford Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-story-behind-paul-reveres-ride-and-more/
LOCATION:Virtual Program\, North Washington Square 19 1/2\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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GEO:42.5236176;-70.890956
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Virtual Program North Washington Square 19 1/2 Salem MA 01970 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=North Washington Square 19 1/2:geo:-70.890956,42.5236176
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T163000
DTSTAMP:20260424T123601
CREATED:20250911T180808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T180808Z
UID:10001950-1769353200-1769358600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:From Hingham to the Americas: New Perspectives on the 18th Century at the MFA
DESCRIPTION:Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of American Independence\, the Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston is reimagining its 18th-century galleries of the Art of the Americas Wing for the first time since 2010. This major reinstallation brings together works from across the Americas\, highlighting the interconnected histories of the continent and examining how artists have contributed to emerging ideas of identity and nationhood. \nLucía Abramovich Sánchez is the Carolyn and Peter Lynch Associate Curator of American Decorative Arts and Sculpture at the Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston\, where she works with a wide range of artwork that includes decorative arts and sculpture from North America and Latin America\, spanning over 3\,000 years of history. Dr. Abramovich Sánchez holds a B.A. from the College of William & Mary\, M.A. from the Sainsbury Research Unit at the University of East Anglia\, and Ph.D. from the Latin American Studies & Art History joint doctoral program at Tulane University. \nThe Hingham Historical Society Lecture Series is live and available either in-person or via ZOOM webinar.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/from-hingham-to-the-americas-new-perspectives-on-the-18th-century-at-the-mfa/
LOCATION:Hingham Heritage Museum\, Main Street 34\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Exhibit,Indigenous History,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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T123601
CREATED:20260129T222844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T222844Z
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SUMMARY:Tavern Talk: Henry Knox and his Noble Train of Artillery\, a 2-Part Series
DESCRIPTION:Experience the Tavern Tradition — history shared out loud among neighbors. \nSomerville Museum presents a 2-part Tavern Talk with Dan Breen on January 26th and February 9th at Aeronaut Brewing in Somerville. \nPart 1 (1/26): Ethan Allen\, Benedict Arnold and the Gibraltar of North America”\nPart 2 (2/9): “The Noble Train Arrives: Knox\, Washington and the End of the Siege.” \nAs we continue to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Revolution\, it is time to celebrate the achievements of Henry Knox\, the 25-year old Boston bookseller who\, against considerable odds\, somehow oversaw the transport of 59 pieces of artillery from Fort Ticonderoga across the Hudson\, over the Berkshires and across the length of Massachusetts to the American army camped outside of Boston. But how did those cannons become available in the first place? \nIn the first installment of a two-part series\, we will tell the story of Ticonderoga and its improbable capture\, followed by the arrival of Knox six months later. Then we will begin the epic tale of the journey of the Noble Train\, following it down the ‘Queen of American Lakes'” towards “the River that Flows Both Ways.” \nIn the second part of our commemoration of Knox and the Noble Train\, we will follow the Ticonderoga cannon over the Berkshires\, across the Connecticut River and finally to Dorchester Heights\, where their emplacement would finally drive Lord Howe to abandon Boston. The siege was finally over. \n“Dan Breen’s descriptions are so vivid\, you can feel the wind on your face!”
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/tavern-talk-henry-knox-and-his-noble-train-of-artillery-a-2-part-series/2026-01-26/
LOCATION:Aeronaut Brewery\, Tyler Street 14\, Somerville\, Massachusetts\, 02143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T203000
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SUMMARY:"I Screamed with All My Might" - The Civilians Trapped Behind the Boston Siege Lines
DESCRIPTION:Acton 250 Committee Presents with Alexander Cain\, JD\nWednesday\, January 28th 7:00 – 8:30 PM\nActon Town Hall\, 472 Main Street\, Room 204 \nIn the aftermath of the Battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775\, numerous civilians found themselves trapped within Boston\, encircled by the newly formed Massachusetts Grand Army. The constant fear of an American assault\, coupled with outbreaks of disease and the erosion of civil liberties under martial rule fostered an atmosphere of desperation. Civilians found themselves caught between two armies and two worlds\, unable to flee and the uncertainty of what awaited them if they chose to remain. The experiences of those trapped behind enemy lines unveil another dimension of the Revolution: the quiet endurance of ordinary men\, women\, and children who faced hunger\, fear\, and hardship in their struggle to survive. \nAlexander Cain\, JD\, earned his economics degree from Merrimack College in 1993 and obtained his Juris Doctor from the New England School of Law in 1996. He has authored numerous research articles and presentations on the American Revolution. He published two books: We Stood Our Ground: Lexington in the First Year of the American Revolution and I See Nothing but the Horrors of a Civil War: The Loyalists of McAlpin’s Corps of American Volunteers. He created the blog and podcast Historical Nerdery (historicalnerdery.com). He is in the process of writing “For God’s Sake Fire!” – The Massachusetts Militia System on the Eve of the Battles of Lexington and Concord\, which is anticipated to be released in 2027. Alex leads an educational initiative in Northeastern Massachusetts that aims to introduce high school students to careers in advanced manufacturing\, construction\, and the skilled trades. \nRemote Participation: You can watch live on YouTube at Acton TV http://tinyurl.com/Acton-TV. Recordings will be available at Acton TV https://actontv.org/ and on our website https://www.actonma.gov/250 where you’ll find all programming information and a link to our commemorative store.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/i-screamed-with-all-my-might-the-civilians-trapped-behind-the-boston-siege-lines-2/
LOCATION:Acton Town Hall\, Main Street 472\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T123601
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T152901Z
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SUMMARY:The Memory of '76: The Revolution in American History
DESCRIPTION:In this virtual talk\, historian Michael D. Hattem will discuss Americans’ uniquely emotional connection to the memory of the Revolution\, its central role in American history as a contested national “origin myth\,” and how revising the past is an important and long‑standing American political tradition. \nAmericans agree that their nation’s origins lie in the Revolution\, but they have never agreed on what the Revolution meant. For more than two centuries\, Americans have reimagined the Revolution to fit the times and have contested the meaning of the nation’s founding. In his talk\, Hattem will draw on his latest book\, The Memory of ’76: The Revolution in American History\, a finalist for the 2025 Washington Prize. The Memory of ’75 reveals how conflicts over the meaning and legacy of the Revolution—including the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution—have influenced the most important events and tumultuous periods in the nation’s history. \nMichael D. Hattem is a historian of the American Revolution and historical memory. He earned his PhD in History from Yale University and has taught at The New School and Knox College. He is also the author of Past and Prologue: Politics and Memory in the American Revolution (2020). His work has been featured or mentioned in The New York Times\, TIME magazine\, The Smithsonian Magazine\, the Washington Post\, as well as many other publications and outlets. \nTo register for this free\, virtual event\, visit americanantiquarian.org.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-memory-of-76-the-revolution-in-american-history/
LOCATION:American Antiquarian Society\, 185 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T123601
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SUMMARY:Newburyport's Road to Independence\, Part I: The Long\, Dark Winter of 1776
DESCRIPTION:Historian Alexander Cain returns to Newburyport to explore one of the most tense and transformative moments in American history in this engaging lecture on Massachusetts and Newburyport in early 1776. As the Siege of Boston drags through a bitter winter\, he will discuss civilian suffering inside the town\, the controversial use of smallpox in efforts to break the stalemate\, and the evolving roles of the militia and the Continental Army. He then turns to Newburyport’s own story: the growing rumblings of independence\, the dangerous position of Loyalists\, and the unleashing of the town’s most potent weapon in support of the American cause: its “wolfpack” fleet of privateers\, which struck at the heart of British supply lines and reshaped Newburyport’s economy and identity on land and at sea. \nAlex has authored numerous research articles and presentations on the American Revolution\, including the Battles of Lexington\, Concord\, and Bunker Hill\, the Siege of Boston\, Massachusetts privateers and the experiences of New England and New York loyalist refugees during the Burgoyne Campaign. In addition\, he has published two books: We Stood Our Ground: Lexington in the First Year of the American Revolution and I See Nothing but the Horrors of a Civil War: The Loyalists of McAlpin’s Corps of American Volunteers. He is also the creator of the blog and podcast Historical Nerdery (historicalnerdery.com). Currently\, he is in the process of writing his next book\, “For God’s Sake\, Fire!” – The Massachusetts Militia System on the Eve of the Battles of Lexington and Concord\, which is anticipated to be released in 2027.\nFunded\, in part\, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/newburyports-road-to-independence-part-i-the-long-dark-winter-of-1776/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 166 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T123601
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T170325Z
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SUMMARY:Newburyport's Road to Independence\, Part I: The Long\, Dark Winter of 1776
DESCRIPTION:Historian Alexander Cain returns to Newburyport to explore one of the most tense and transformative moments in American history in this engaging lecture on Massachusetts and Newburyport in early 1776. As the Siege of Boston drags through a bitter winter\, he will discuss civilian suffering inside the town\, the controversial use of smallpox in efforts to break the stalemate\, and the evolving roles of the militia and the Continental Army. He then turns to Newburyport’s own story: the growing rumblings of independence\, the dangerous position of Loyalists\, and the unleashing of the town’s most potent weapon in support of the American cause: its “wolfpack” fleet of privateers\, which struck at the heart of British supply lines and reshaped Newburyport’s economy and identity on land and at sea.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/newburyports-road-to-independence-part-i-the-long-dark-winter-of-1776-2/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Newburyport\, MA\, High Street 166\, Newburyport\, Massachusetts\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T123601
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T154442Z
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SUMMARY:Objects of Memory: Washington and Material Culture
DESCRIPTION:To mark the 250th anniversaries of the American Revolution and the founding of the United States\, a coalition of local non-profits and government agencies will present Washington in American Memory\, a seven-part speaker series. \nConsider how Americans understand the material culture of Washington and the Revolution\, including art and clothing\, featuring: \n-Zara Anishanslin\, author of The Painter’s Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the American Revolution and Associate Professor of History and Art History at the University of Delaware \n-Horace Ballard\, author of Superfine: George Washington and the Free and Enslaved Men Who Dressed Him (forthcoming) and the Theodore E. Stebbins\, Jr. Curator of American Art at the Harvard Art Museums
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/objects-of-memory-washington-and-material-culture/
LOCATION:Cambridge Public Library\, Broadway 449\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Park Service":MAILTO:mark_powell@nps.gov
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