BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MA250 - ECPv6.5.1.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://massachusetts250.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MA250 REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T123000 DTSTAMP:20260725T014538 CREATED:20260421T211716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T211716Z UID:10008338-1790157600-1790166600@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Program: Quincy Revolution: A Family Divided DESCRIPTION:In 1770 Colonel Josiah Quincy I built the current Quincy House. Colonel Quincy and his son Josiah strongly supported independence\, but his son Samuel was a Loyalist\, and the American Revolution divided the family forever. Learn about their lives and their relationship\, then re-enact the Boston Massacre trial\, where Josiah Jr. defended the British soldiers while Samuel prosecuted them. \nAges 8-14\nNo registrations will be accepted on the day of the program. One adult per family admitted free. \nIt is not a drop-off program – children must be accompanied by an adult. Strollers and backpack carriers are not permitted in the house museums. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/homeschool-program-quincy-revolution-a-family-divided/ LOCATION:Historic New England – Quincy House\, Muirhead Street 20\, Quincy\, Massachusetts\, 02170\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/HNE-Quincy-Revolution.jpg GEO:42.2717908;-71.0146984 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Historic New England – Quincy House Muirhead Street 20 Quincy Massachusetts 02170 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Muirhead Street 20:geo:-71.0146984,42.2717908 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T120000 DTSTAMP:20260725T014538 CREATED:20260714T143105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T143105Z UID:10015213-1790416800-1790424000@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Trodding on the Knox Trail – in Celebration of MA250 Anniversary DESCRIPTION:In Colonial times\, the Great Road connected Springfield and Albany. In the winter of 1776\, Henry Knox famously led his “Noble Train of Artillery” along this route on its way to Boston\, helping turn the tide of the American Revolutionary War. Remarkably\, portions of the original route still exist today\, hidden within Swann and Beartown State Forests! In celebration of MA250\, explore a preserved section of one of the Berkshires’ oldest roads and hear its stories as told by Rob Hoogs\, from the Bidwell House Museum and Monterey Historical Society. The program is co-sponsored with MA Department of Conservation and Recreation\, and part of the 2026 Housatonic Heritage Walk series. \nModerate difficulty hike\, recommended for teenagers and older; 2 hours–2.5 miles. Wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. Bring drink/snack\, sunscreen\, and bug spray. Hiking poles are recommended. Friendly dogs are permitted on leash. For more information\, call 413-426-7890. \nTo register\, email – bidwellhouse@gmail.com OR go to the Museum website – Bidwell House Museum \nMeet at Swann Lodge. From the center of Monterey\, at the intersection of Tyringham Road and Rt 23/Main Road\, head west on Route 23/Main Road for 1.6 miles\, then turn right onto Swann Road (located next to the Roadside Cafe) and drive for 1.2 miles. Then turn right onto Brett Road and drive for 0.4 mile to Swann Lodge\, Swann State Forest. GPS: 42.20010\, -73.25016. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/trodding-on-the-knox-trail-in-celebration-of-ma250-anniversary/ LOCATION:Swann State Forest\, Brett Road 165\, Monterey\, Massachusetts\, 01245\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Outdoors,Speakers,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Knox_Henry_Trail_NYPL_HRsmaller-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Department of Conservation &%3B Recreation (DCR)":MAILTO:mass.parks@mass.gov GEO:42.1987577;-73.2526608 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Swann State Forest Brett Road 165 Monterey Massachusetts 01245 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Brett Road 165:geo:-73.2526608,42.1987577 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T143000 DTSTAMP:20260725T014538 CREATED:20260408T134634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T134634Z UID:10007959-1792242000-1792247400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:John Dickson American Government- Mid term Elections and Vital Issues DESCRIPTION:Monomoy Regional High School social studies teacher John Dickson has been named Teacher of the Year by the American Lawyers Alliance. The national recognition stems from Dickson’s contribution in educating students on law-related education in his civic classes. His civics course centers on the Constitution\, law making and public policy\, emphasizing the importance of Massachusetts in the ratification process\, and just how contentious that convention was. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/john-dickson-american-government-mid-term-elections-and-vital-issues/ LOCATION:Brewster Ladies’ Library\, 1822 Main Street\, Brewster\, MA\, 02631\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Mass-Constitution-1644x600-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Brewster Historical Society":MAILTO:brewsterhistoricalsociety@comcast.net GEO:41.7585042;-70.0855007 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brewster Ladies’ Library 1822 Main Street Brewster MA 02631 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1822 Main Street:geo:-70.0855007,41.7585042 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T123000 DTSTAMP:20260725T014538 CREATED:20260421T211739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T211739Z UID:10008337-1792490400-1792499400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Homeschool Program: Myth and Memory: Stories of the American Revolution DESCRIPTION:Explore objects and archival materials from Historic New England’s vast collection and participate in hands-on activities to learn about the deeply personal experiences of individuals\, families\, and communities caught up in extraordinary circumstances. Participants will consider what it was like to live through these historic events and to contribute in small and not-so-small ways to the shaping of a new nation. \nAges 7-14 \nNo registrations will be accepted on the day of the program. One adult per family admitted free. \nIt is not a drop-off program – children must be accompanied by an adult. Strollers and backpack carriers are not permitted in the house museums. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/homeschool-program-myth-and-memory-stories-of-the-american-revolution-2/ LOCATION:Historic New England – Eustis Estate\, 1424 Canton Avenue\, Milton\, 02186\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/HNE-Myth-and-Memory-1.jpg GEO:42.2315279;-71.1072939 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Historic New England – Eustis Estate 1424 Canton Avenue Milton 02186 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1424 Canton Avenue:geo:-71.1072939,42.2315279 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR