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SUMMARY:Meet John Adams – A Lively and Revolutionary Conversation with America’s Second President
DESCRIPTION:Annual Meeting of the Agawam Historical Association\nfeatured presentation: Meet John Adams: A Lively and Revolutionary Conversation with America’s Second President \nFollowing the election of officers & directors and a short business meeting\, George Baker will transport audience members to the Revolutionary era with his engaging and entertaining portrayal of President John Adams. Wearing historically accurate clothing and performing songs from the period\, Baker captures the Massachusetts native’s sharp wit\, principled leadership\, and deep commitment to the American experiment. \nBaker has performed his one-man show of President Adams throughout the country\, at venues such as the New York Historical Society\, Harry S. Truman Presidential Library\, Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library\, and George H. W. Bush Presidential Library\, and was featured on National Public Radio’s weekend program\, Studio 360. \nA lawyer by profession\, Baker brings clarity and credibility to Adams’s ideas through a blend of history\, music\, and storytelling\, making Adams feel immediate and human\, rather than distant and monumental. The program concludes with time for thoughtful audience questions and conversation. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Agawam Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/meet-john-adams-a-lively-and-revolutionary-conversation-with-americas-second-president/
LOCATION:Captain Charles Leonard House\, 663 Main Street\, Agawam\, 01001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Drama,Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131831
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SUMMARY:Bus Tour to Historic 1788 “Ten-Footer” Boot Shop & Old First Cemetery 1735
DESCRIPTION:The Upton Historical Society invites the public to step back in time with a special narrated bus tour to one of Upton’s earliest surviving workshop buildings — the 1788 Seth Wood Boot Shop and the Old First Cemetery founded in 1735. Interpreters will be on site to tell these stories.\nThe tour will take place on Sunday\, May 31\, with buses departing from the Upton Town Hall parking lot at 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM. Each tour will include a short\, narrated ride and a visit to the historic building\, where participants will learn about Upton’s important role in New England’s early boot-making industry.\nThe Seth Wood Boot Shop\, built in 1788\, is a small independent workshop where artisans crafted boots in a structure known as a “Ten Footer.” Measuring roughly 10 feet by 10 feet\, these buildings were a defining feature of early New England’s cottage industries. Craftsmen worked close to home\, producing goods for larger merchants long before the rise of industrial factories and providing boots to the deep south during the American Reformation following the American Civil War.\nDuring the 19th century\, Upton was a major contributor to the regional boot and shoe trade\, producing a significant portion of the footwear used throughout New England.\nThe building later took on a second life in 1938\, when it was converted into a blacksmith shop by Clarence Forsberg. The Forsberg family eventually donated the historic structure to the Upton Historical Society\, helping preserve this unique piece of the town’s industrial heritage.\nToday\, the restored shop offers a rare glimpse into the early working life of Upton’s craftsmen and the small structures that supported a thriving local economy.\nTickets for the bus tour are $5 per person. Because seating is limited\, reservations are recommended. To reserve a seat\, email uptonmahistoricalsociety@gmail.com or call (508) 529-6600.\nThe Upton Historical Society encourages residents and visitors alike to join this short journey into the town’s past and discover how a small ten-foot building helped shape a local industry.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/bus-tour-to-historic-1788-ten-footer-boot-shop-old-first-cemetery-1735/
LOCATION:Upton Town Hall Parking Lot\, Main Street 1\, Upton\, Massachusetts\, 01568\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131831
CREATED:20260421T210043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T210043Z
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SUMMARY:Drafting Independence: Declaration to Constitution
DESCRIPTION:This is a hybrid event. FREE for MHS Members. $10 per person fee (in person). No charge for virtual attendees or Card to Culture participants (EBT\, WIC\, and ConnectorCare). The in-person reception starts at 5:00 and the program will begin 6:00 PM. \nPlease visit here to register: https://www.masshist.org/events/drafting-independence \nAmerica’s founding documents have echoed throughout global history and culture for more than two centuries. Why did revolutionaries like John Adams and his peers draw on the past as they drafted the Declaration and crafted the Constitution? What ideas shaped the United States’ working definition of liberty\, and how did that translate to audiences abroad? Join us to explore how “we the people” imagined a new political vocabulary to interpret the American experiment\, which we continue today.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/drafting-independence-declaration-to-constitution/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Historical Society":MAILTO:communications@masshist.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T120000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131831
CREATED:20260320T192109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T192109Z
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SUMMARY:Tea with Martha
DESCRIPTION:The Upton Historical Society invites the community to step back in time for a special program\, Tea with Martha\, held at the United Parish on Thurs June 4th at 11:00 a.m. Attendees will enjoy an engaging\, first person portrayal of Martha Washington\, brought to life through a dramatic reading by Cheryl Lampshire\, D.M with the assistance of Patty Lynn.\nThe event offers a unique opportunity to explore the wit\, wisdom\, and daily experiences of America’s original First Lady. Following the presentation\, guests are welcome to stay\, mingle\, and enjoy light refreshments.\nFree Event – Reservations are requested by May 22. To RSVP\, email UptonMAHistoricalSociety@gmail.com or call (508) 529 6600.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/tea-with-martha/
LOCATION:unitedparish\, Church Street 1\, Upton\, Massachusetts\, 01568\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Event,Speakers,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T203000
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CREATED:20260414T211238Z
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SUMMARY:God of Our Fathers: Mighty Miracles of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Performing Arts Center\, Brewster\nAmerica 250 Series\, In Person & Livestreamed\nThe Battle of Bunker Hill\, Presented by Dr. Kenyn Cureton\nThis America 250 lecture celebrates God’s Providence during our nation’s fight for Independence\, highlighting key moments of divine intervention that took place during the Revolutionary War.\nFree admission for all!\nInfo: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/god-of-our-fathers-mighty-miracles-of-the-american-revolution-4/
LOCATION:Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center\, Southern Eagle Cartway 95\, Brewster\, Massachusetts\, 02631\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arts Empowering Life":MAILTO:publicity@artsempoweringlife.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131831
CREATED:20260416T152044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T152044Z
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SUMMARY:Dressing for the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Fashion\, clothing\, and textiles have emerged recently as important sources for better understanding our nation’s history. To mark Historic New England’s new exhibition\, Myth and Memory: Stories of the American Revolution\, we are bringing together scholars and curators from around New England to share stories about soldiers of color\, patriotic women\, and the Founding Fathers—and discussing what they wore and why it matters. The program features three presentations followed by a moderated Q&A with Nora Carleson\, Historic New England’s Curator of Fashion and Decorative Arts. \n-Dressing Cicero: Erica Lome\, Curator of Collections\, Historic New England\n-Purchasing Patriotism: Kimberly Alexander\, Director of Museum Studies and Senior Lecturer\, University of New Hampshire\n-Costuming the Revolution: Chloe Chapin\, Costume Designer\, Fashion Historian\, and Lecturer\, Harvard University. \nDoors open at 5:00 p.m. for refreshments. Exhibition galleries will remain open for attendees to explore after the program.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/dressing-for-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Historic New England – Eustis Estate\, 1424 Canton Avenue\, Milton\, 02186\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T193000
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CREATED:20260421T211239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T211239Z
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SUMMARY:Dressing for the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Fashion\, clothing\, and textiles have emerged recently as important sources for better understanding our nation’s history. To mark Historic New England’s new exhibition\, Myth and Memory: Stories of the American Revolution\, we are bringing together scholars and curators from around New England to share stories about soldiers of color\, patriotic women\, and the Founding Fathers—and discussing what they wore and why it matters. The program features three presentations followed by a moderated Q&A with Nora Carleson\, Historic New England’s Curator of Fashion and Decorative Arts. \n-Dressing Cicero: Erica Lome\, Curator of Collections\, Historic New England\n-Purchasing Patriotism: Kimberly Alexander\, Director of Museum Studies and Senior Lecturer\, University of New Hampshire\n-Costuming the Revolution: Chloe Chapin\, Costume Designer\, Fashion Historian\, and Lecturer\, Harvard University. \nDoors open at 5:00 p.m. for refreshments. Exhibition galleries will remain open for attendees to explore after the program. \nPlease call (617) 994-6600 for more information.  \nThis event also will be streamed online. \nThis program is generously funded by The Coby Foundation.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/dressing-for-the-american-revolution-2/
LOCATION:Historic New England – Eustis Estate\, 1424 Canton Avenue\, Milton\, 02186\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T170000
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CREATED:20260415T174913Z
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SUMMARY:The Dramatic Story of an Artillery  Commander at Bunker Hill  1776
DESCRIPTION:Illustrated talk about how an artillery commander from Marblehead defied his superior officers at the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17\, 1775\, by leading his cannon company into the thick of the fray\, rather than retreating\, and dragging the only American field-piece down off the hill as the American forces retreated.  That would prove to be the only American cannon in that battle that was not captured by the enemy.  Afterward\, however\, the Marbleheader\, Captain Samuel Russel Trevett\, was falsely accused of his superior officer’s failures. Though he was exonerated soon after\, he would instead join his many townsmen as a Captain of privateer vessels through the war’s end in 1782.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-dramatic-story-of-an-artillery-commander-at-bunker-hill-1776/2026-06-17/1/
LOCATION:Abbot Public Library\, 235 Pleasant Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, Pleasant Street 235\, Marblehead\, Massachusetts\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marblehead 250 Committee":MAILTO:laurenmccormack@marbleheadmuseum.org
GEO:42.4963744;-70.8632275
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131831
CREATED:20260415T174913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T174913Z
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SUMMARY:The Dramatic Story of an Artillery  Commander at Bunker Hill  1776
DESCRIPTION:Illustrated talk about how an artillery commander from Marblehead defied his superior officers at the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17\, 1775\, by leading his cannon company into the thick of the fray\, rather than retreating\, and dragging the only American field-piece down off the hill as the American forces retreated.  That would prove to be the only American cannon in that battle that was not captured by the enemy.  Afterward\, however\, the Marbleheader\, Captain Samuel Russel Trevett\, was falsely accused of his superior officer’s failures. Though he was exonerated soon after\, he would instead join his many townsmen as a Captain of privateer vessels through the war’s end in 1782.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-dramatic-story-of-an-artillery-commander-at-bunker-hill-1776/2026-06-17/2/
LOCATION:Abbot Public Library\, 235 Pleasant Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, Pleasant Street 235\, Marblehead\, Massachusetts\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marblehead 250 Committee":MAILTO:laurenmccormack@marbleheadmuseum.org
GEO:42.4963744;-70.8632275
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131831
CREATED:20260415T153152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T153152Z
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SUMMARY:The Most Proper Spot in America: The Continental Arsenal at Springfield
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Agawam Public Library for an evening of Revolutionary War history as we continue to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Alex MacKenzie of the Springfield Armory will bring to life the importance of our local area in contributing support to the war. Following 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. Join Springfield Armory NHS Curator Alex MacKenzie as he reveals the hidden stories of the Continental Arsenal at Springfield and the contributions of the region to American independence. \nPresenter Alex 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 serves as Curator of Collections at Springfield Armory National Historic Site. If you love U.S. history\, be sure to register for this event! Registration information: https://agawamlibrary.libcal.com/event/15527706  \nThe Agawam Public Library is located at 750 Cooper Street in Agawam\, MA.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-most-proper-spot-in-america-the-continental-arsenal-at-springfield/
LOCATION:Agawam Public Library\, Cooper Street 750\, Agawam\, MA\, 01001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Agawam Public Library":MAILTO:kfrost@agawamlibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131831
CREATED:20260421T155659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T155659Z
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SUMMARY:Legacy of Liberty: Yarmouth’s 250th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, June 20\, 2026\, as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of Yarmouth’s own Declaration of Independence. \nStep back into the year 1776 and experience the spirit of the American Revolution right here in Yarmouth Port. This event is a powerful tribute to the 477 “Old Yarmouth” patriots who fought for our freedom\, brought to life through moving ceremonies and a vibrant community fair.  Our Living History Fair will feature local militia\, colonial craft demonstrators\, living history interpreters\, and an Ancient Cemetery tour. This event is free and open to all. For more information visit bit.ly/yarmouth250
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/legacy-of-liberty-yarmouths-250th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Fred Thacher Playground\, Old Church Street 1\, Yarmouth\, MA\, 02675\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Historical Society of Old Yarmouth":MAILTO:info@hsoy.org
GEO:41.7055898;-70.2286069
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131831
CREATED:20260306T194253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T194253Z
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SUMMARY:Keynote at the Adams Theater: Stacy Schiff
DESCRIPTION:Pulitzer Prize–winning biographer and Adams native Stacy Schiff returns home for a special MA250 Festival keynote on June 20\, 2026.  \nIn conversation with interlocutor Sara Houghteling\, Schiff will explore the fiery origins of the American Revolution as detailed in her latest work\, The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams\, while offering an exclusive look at her current research into the final years of Benjamin Franklin.  \nThis homecoming event offers a rare opportunity to engage with one of the preeminent writers of our time in an intimate setting. The program includes live readings\, a direct audience Q&A\, and a post-event book signing\, celebrating the enduring power of perspective and historical storytelling in the heart of the Berkshires.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/keynote-at-the-adams-theater-stacy-schiff/
LOCATION:The  Adams Theater\, Adams\, MA\, Park Street 27\, Adams\, MA\, 01220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Adams Theater":MAILTO:info@adamstheater.org
GEO:42.6217038;-73.1197343
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131831
CREATED:20260318T153440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T153440Z
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SUMMARY:MA250 Film Screening: 1776 at the Adams Theater
DESCRIPTION:Our nation’s fathers harmonize their way through the founding of America in this musical adapted from a popular Broadway show. \nRepresentatives from the 13 colonies gather in Philadelphia with the aim of establishing a set of governmental rules for the burgeoning United States. Benjamin Franklin (Howard da Silva) and John Adams (William Daniels) charge Thomas Jefferson (Ken Howard) with the work of writing a statement announcing the new country’s emancipation from British rule. \n1776 earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy and an Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography. It was named one of the Top Ten Films of 1972 by the National Board of Review. \nA local historian will speak briefly before the film to lay the historical groundwork for the events depicted in 1776. \nReserve your seat here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36681/production/1268826?performanceId=11782337 \nAdmission is free.  Donations are welcome.  Limited to 80 people.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/ma250-film-screening-1776-at-the-adams-theater/
LOCATION:The  Adams Theater\, Adams\, MA\, Park Street 27\, Adams\, MA\, 01220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Drama,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="250 Celebration Committee of Adams and North Berkshire":MAILTO:info@250adams.com
GEO:42.6217038;-73.1197343
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131831
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: When the Declarations Was News
DESCRIPTION:Publishing for the 250th anniversary of the United States\, When the Declaration of Independence Was News focuses on the nation’s founding document at the moment of its creation in 1776\, before anyone knew what the legacy of the Declaration would be or if the United States would win the war against Great Britain. It explores how the Declaration was communicated to people in the new nation and around the Atlantic world and reveals the stories of the many people involved in the process of declaring independence\, from printers to soldiers to diplomats to translators. About the Speaker: Dr. Emily Sneff is an early American historian and leading expert on the Declaration of Independence. She earned her Ph.D. in History from William & Mary. She is a consulting curator for exhibitions marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration at the Museum of the American Revolution and Historic Trappe.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/author-talk-when-the-declarations-was-news/
LOCATION:Boston Public Library: Copley Square Branch\, Boylston Street 700\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131831
CREATED:20260421T154055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T154055Z
UID:10008356-1782327600-1782331200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:America's Food at 250!
DESCRIPTION:America’s Food at 250: \nWhat is the state of American food on its 250th birthday? In this talk we’ll look at all the flavors\, dishes and cooks that got us here\, from the Indigenous ingredients that shape regional American cuisine\, to the influence of the African kitchen\, to the fast food revolution. \nAbout the Speaker: \nSarah Lohman is originally from Hinckley\, Ohio where she began working in a museum at the age of 16\, cooking historical food over a wood-burning stove. She graduated with a BFA from the Cleveland Institute of Art in 2005. For her undergraduate thesis\, she opened a temporary restaurant/installation that reinterpreted food of the Colonial era for a modern audience. Lohman moved to New York City in 2006 and worked as Video Producer for New York magazine’s food blog\, Grub Street. She chronicled her personal explorations in culinary history on her blog\, Four Pounds Flour\, from 2008-2018.  \nLohman’s most recent book Endangered Eating: America’s Vanishing Foods\, was released by W.W. Norton & Co. in October  2023. The book is a New York Times Editors’ Choice and was named one of the Best Books of 2023 by Amazon\, Food & Wine\, and Adam Gopnik on the Milk Street podcast. Lohman’s first book\, Eight Flavors: The Untold Story of American Cuisine\, was released by Simon & Schuster in December 2016. An Amazon bestseller\, the Atlantic called it “Richly researched\, intriguing\, and cleverly written.” Eight Flavors  is currently taught in undergraduate classes at Purdue and Pennsylvania State University. Her third book\, Ice Cream Land\, will be released Summer 2027.  \nOver her career\, Lohman’s work has been featured in The New York Times\, The Wall Street Journal\, The Washington Post\, as well as on All Things Considered\, CNN\, Gimlet Media\, and NHK Japan. She has appeared in PBS’s American Experience\, The Cooking Channel’s Food: Fact or Fiction\, and developed a historical food service for Taylor Mac’s a 24-Decade History of Popular Music.  \nLohman works with institutions around the country to create public programs focused on food. She has lectured at diverse institutions including the Lower East Side Tenement Museum\, Museum of Science (Boston)\, the Smithsonian Museum of American History\, and the Culinary Historians of Southern California. Lohman is based in Las Vegas. \n*Please note: This is a virtual program. Please click this link to register: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/R_1cVn-wTlqFlNKY_xqY_Q
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/americas-food-at-250/
LOCATION:Topsfield Town Library Zoom\, South Common St 1\, Topsfield\, Massachusetts\, 01983\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary,Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131831
CREATED:20260224T202821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T202821Z
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SUMMARY:Cape Cod and Islands in the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Cape Cod and Islands in the Revolution –A new illustrated book about the events of the Revolutionary War on Cape Cod and the Islands provides an overview of key events for our region between 1761 and 1783\, eventually leading to national Independence. An overview of highlights from the book will be presented as part of the observances of the 250th Anniversary of the United States—with an opportunity to purchase the book. \nJuly 16th\, 4pm \nTickets: $10 Museums on the Green members\, $20 non-member\, or donation-based ticket \nDavid S. Martin\, Ph.D. bio: \nDavid S. Martin\, Ph.D.\, is Professor/Dean Emeritus from Gallaudet University in Washington\, DC\, the world’s only university for deaf students. Previously a teacher\, school administrator\, and curriculum developer\, he holds a B.A. from Yale\, an Ed.M. from Harvard\, the Certificate of Advanced Study from Harvard\, and a Ph.D. from Boston College. \nIn retirement\, he is President of the Marstons Mills (Cape Cod) Historical Society\, Treasurer of the Yale Club of Cape Cod\, and active in the leadership of the Cape Cod Genealogical Society. He teaches part-time in the Master’s Program in Critical and Creative Thinking at the University of Massachusetts at Boston. He and his wife Susan reside in Marstons Mills.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/cape-cod-and-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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ORGANIZER;CN="Falmouth Museums on the Green":MAILTO:info@museumsonthegreen.org
GEO:41.555236;-70.6190536
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131831
CREATED:20260421T164404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T164404Z
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SUMMARY:Author James L. Nelson discusses his book "George Washington's Secret Navy"
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Topsfield Library’s Rev 250 programming marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, and with tall ships visiting Boston for Sail Boston 2026 \, we are excited to host author James L. Nelson to discuss his book George Washington’s Secret Navy. \nABOUT THE BOOK: In 1775\, General George Washington secretly armed a handful of small ships and sent them to sea against the world’s mightiest navy. This is the story of how America’s first commander-in-chief–whose previous military experience had been entirely on land–nursed the fledgling American Revolution through a season of stalemate by sending troops to sea. Mining previously overlooked sources\, James L. Nelson’s swiftly moving narrative shows that George Washington deliberately withheld knowledge of his tiny navy from the Continental Congress for more than two critical months\, and that he did so precisely because he knew Congress would not approve. \nABOUT THE AUTHOR: James L. Nelson was born and raised in Lewiston\, Maine and graduated from UCLA with a degree in motion picture/television production. Finding that despite being in Southern California\, it was a damp\, drizzly November in his soul\, Jim took the cure Melville recommended and decided to sail about a little and see the watery part of the world. For six years he worked on board traditional sailing ships\, but on turning thirty he realizing it would be easier to write about sailing rather than actually doing it. His career as a writer began in 1994 and he has since written more than twenty-five works of maritime fiction and history. He is the winner or the American Library Association/William Young Boyd Award and the Naval Order’s Samuel Eliot Morison Award. Nelson has lectured all over the country and appeared on the Discovery Channel\, History Channel\, National Geographic and BookTV. He currently lives\, writes and sails in Harpswell\, Maine\, with his former shipmate\, now wife Lisa and two of their four children.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/author-james-l-nelson-discusses-his-book-george-washingtons-secret-navy/
LOCATION:Topsfield Town Library\, 1 South Common St\, Topsfield\, MA\, 01983\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Topsfield Town Library":MAILTO:ask@topsfieldlibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131832
CREATED:20260326T215334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T215334Z
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SUMMARY:Reading and Celebration of the Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the birth of our country with our community at the beautiful Greylock Glen Center\, situated at the base of Mount Greylock\, the tallest mountain in all of southern New England. Join other attendees while dressed in colonial era clothing.\nCommemorate and celebrate the birth of our country with our community through: \nReading the Declaration of Independence\nA 13 gun salute with the firing of a cannon\nDrum and fife band\nGames popular with children during the American Revolution\nColonial era cooking demonstration by the 18th Century Cook\nCommunity supper\nHandcrafted items offered for sale by local artisans\nFlags and copies of the Declaration of Independence will be handed out to attendees\nRaffle
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/reading-and-celebration-of-the-declaration-of-independence/
LOCATION:Greylock Glen Center\, Gould Road 165\, Adams\, Massachusetts\, 01220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Event,Outdoors,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="250 Celebration Committee of Adams and North Berkshire":MAILTO:info@250adams.com
GEO:42.6268519;-73.1436545
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131832
CREATED:20260320T192155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T210852Z
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SUMMARY:Upton Historical Society to Host Declaration of Independence Commemoration Program
DESCRIPTION:The Upton Historical Society will present a special program celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on Thursday April 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Upton Community Center (9 Milford St Upton).\nTitled “Declaration of Independence\,” the program will feature a unique local perspective led by students from the History 2 class at Nipmuc Regional High School. Participants will explore and compare historic documents from surrounding towns alongside the original Declaration\, offering insight into how revolutionary ideas were reflected and recorded in local communities during the era.\nThrough this collaborative presentation\, students will demonstrate how regional records and civic documents deepen understanding of the principles expressed in 1776. The program reflects the Upton Historical Society’s commitment to preserving and sharing local history while encouraging educational partnerships with area schools.\nThe event is open to the public and welcomes residents\, families\, and history enthusiasts interested in commemorating this milestone anniversary while supporting student scholarship and community engagement.\nFor additional information about this program or other Society events\, contact the Upton Historical Society.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/upton-historical-society-to-host-declaration-of-independence-commemoration-program/
LOCATION:Upton Community Center\, 9 Milford St\, Upton\, Upton\, 01568\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Upton Historical Scoiety":MAILTO:uptonmahistoricalsociety@gmail.com
GEO:42.1737268;-71.6018131
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Upton Community Center 9 Milford St Upton Upton 01568 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=9 Milford St:geo:-71.6018131,42.1737268
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131832
CREATED:20260421T211716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T211716Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131832
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brewster Historical Society":MAILTO:brewsterhistoricalsociety@comcast.net
GEO:41.7585042;-70.0855007
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T123000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131832
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
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