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SUMMARY:Open House with Martin House Farm
DESCRIPTION:The Colonial Dames of Massachusetts invite all to a sneak preview of the Martin House Farm\, before its summer opening.   Sometime between 1728 and 1734\, John Martin’s son\, John Martin the younger\, built a house for his wife and eight children consisting of a one-room dwelling with a loft above and an outside chimney.  Two additions were added in 1814 and in the late 19th century. \nVisitors today can enjoy the house which has not been physically altered since the last additions. It is now filled with collections from the Martin family who lived on the farm for 200 continuous years. The property also includes two barns and cultivated fields surrounded by dry stone walls and woodlands. Enjoy the 250th story walk around the property.  \nPhoto credit of Martin House: By Tim Pierce – Own work\, CC BY-SA 3.0\, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=21542909
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/open-house-with-martin-house-farm/
LOCATION:Martin House Farm\, Stoney Hill Road 22\, Swansea\, Massachusetts\, 02777\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Society of Colonial Dames in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts":MAILTO:dames@nscdama.org
GEO:41.7653523;-71.2601755
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T120000
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SUMMARY:“Patriot Pride” America 250!
DESCRIPTION:Join the community as the Betty Allen Chapter NSDAR celebrates the legacy of Revolutionary War Patriots buried in the historic Bridge Street Cemetery in Northampton. \nWhat should you expect:  Greetings from dignitaries\, Col. Henry Knox SAR Color Guard\, music\, reading of names of the more than 175 Patriots buried in this cemetery\, reading of the Declaration of Independence\, and more.   \nAfter the presentation\, walking cemetery tours with several reenactors sharing stories of a few of the honored Patriots and other notable Northampton residents connected to the Revolutionary War. \nImportant Details \nPlease be aware\, there is no handicap accessible walkways or roadways in this cemetery.  Parking is limited to on the street where it is allowed. There are NO public restrooms nearby. \nWe will have limited seating for guest speakers and for folks with limited accessibility.  You are welcome to bring your own chairs to add to your enjoyment. The gravestones are fragile and need to be preserved.  Please do not sit\, stand\, climb or lean on gravestones.  Thank you.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/patriot-pride-america-250/
LOCATION:Historic Bridge St. Cemetery\, Bridge Street 156\, Northampton\, Massachusetts\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Speakers,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Betty Allen Chapter NSDAR":MAILTO:regentbettyallenchapterdar@gmail.com
GEO:42.3246395;-72.6262623
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T140000
DTSTAMP:20261023T070703
CREATED:20260522T135213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T135213Z
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SUMMARY:Marblehead's Patriot Houses Tour
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 13\, 2026\n10am-2pm\nStart at Jeremiah Lee Brick Kitchen Visitors Center\, 157 Washington St. \nMarblehead Museum has announced the tour line-up for its 2026 Patriot Houses Tour. This self-guided tour offers guests the unique opportunity to explore four of Marblehead’s finest historic private homes. These homes were occupied by families who put their lives on the line to fight for independence and the establishment of the fledgling country. \nDuring this self-guided house tour\, guests may set their own pace as they visit the first floors of these storied historic homes. \nThis year’s homes\, include: \nNathaniel Hooper House\, Washington Street\nJonathan Glover’s Eagle House\, Front Street\nJeremiah Lee Carriage House\, Hooper Street\nBenjamin Stacey House\, Washington Street\nVisitors also have the opportunity to explore the Museum’s iconic 1768 Jeremiah Lee Mansion. \nAll funds raised support Marblehead Museum’s educational programming and collections. Marblehead Museum is a private non-profit and does not receive local\, state\, or federal funding except through competitive grants. \nTickets: $35 Members / $40 Public (final price includes an online ticketing fee)\nGet your tickets today at https://marbleheadmuseum.org/patriothousetour/ or call 781-631-1768.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/marbleheads-patriot-houses-tour/
LOCATION:Marblehead Museum\, 170 Washington Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marblehead Museum":MAILTO:info@marbleheadmuseum.org
GEO:42.5031748;-70.8514007
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T170000
DTSTAMP:20261023T070703
CREATED:20260608T181748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T181748Z
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SUMMARY:Revolution! A 250th Historic Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Visit the final resting places of some of our Revolutionary Patriots\, and hear their stories on a walking tour of Historic Douglas Center Cemetery opened in 1746. \nTours are 10:30am\, 12 noon\, 3pm & 4pm\nWith a Patriot Grave marking Ceremony by the CTSSAR at 2:30pm Tickets are required for tours. \nDouglas Center Cemetery (Rt 16\, at Common St across from the town common) Douglas\, MA\nParking is limited; no parking within the cemetery itself\, Parking will be at the Veterans Soccer field lot down the long driveway at 21 Main St. Walk to cemetery. \nWaivers are required.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolution-a-250th-historic-cemetery-tour/
LOCATION:Douglas Center Cemetery\, 21-25 Main St\, Douglas\, MA\, 01516
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Douglas Historical  Society%2C Douglas Cemetery Commission%2C  TheEternal Residents  of Pine Grove":MAILTO:Sbcguimond@gmail.com
GEO:42.0551698;-71.7388528
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T220000
DTSTAMP:20261023T070703
CREATED:20260601T205354Z
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Open House at the MFA
DESCRIPTION:Admission to the MFA is free for all Massachusetts residents on June 19 in honor of Juneteenth\, the oldest nationally observed commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Join us for performances\, participate in art-making activities\, catch a talk\, see art\, and more. Activities are for visitors of all ages and abilities unless otherwise noted. \nAmerica at 250 Open House\nJoin us Saturday\, June 20\, the day after Juneteenth\, for an open house celebrating the MFA’s reimagined galleries of 18th-century art of the Americas. Admission is free for Massachusetts residents.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/juneteenth-open-house-at-the-mfa/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston\, 465 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Exhibit,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T120000
DTSTAMP:20261023T070703
CREATED:20260617T180003Z
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SUMMARY:The Revolutions of The Ashley House
DESCRIPTION:Discover how the ideals of liberty and justice played out in complex ways within this 18th-century homestead on a thought-provoking guided tour. \nThis wasn’t just the home of prominent patriot John Ashley and his family\, but also of the people they enslaved here. One of them\, Elizabeth ‘Mum Bett’ Freeman\, has long been lauded for her courageous and impactful freedom suit that helped end slavery in Massachusetts. While Freeman has reached near legendary status\, the stories of other enslaved people\, including her daughter Betsey\, her co-defendant Brom\, brothers Zach and Adam Mullen\, John Sheldon\, Harry\, Caesar\, and Mary are just being rediscovered through recent\, ongoing research. \nSet against the backdrop of Revolutionary-era New England\, the tour offers a deeper\, more inclusive understanding of liberty\, justice\, and the power of individual courage. \nPre-registration is required as space is limited.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-revolutions-of-the-ashley-house/2026-06-19/
LOCATION:The Ashley House\, Cooper Hill Road 117\, Sheffield\, Massachusetts\, 01257\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event,Tours,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T170000
DTSTAMP:20261023T070703
CREATED:20260601T205702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T172828Z
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SUMMARY:America 250 Open House at the MFA
DESCRIPTION:Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the United States\, the MFA is reimagining its display of 18th-century art of the Americas—and you’re invited to celebrate the grand opening with free admission and a day of exciting programs! \nBe among the first to experience these eight new galleries\, which reflect on the early history of the US and bring together works from across the Americas—integrating Native and non-native\, North\, South\, and Central American\, and Caribbean art—to consider how artists have contributed to\, or in some cases resisted\, ideas of nationhood and identity. \nEngage with the galleries and their themes of resistance\, liberty\, and revolution through art making\, performances\, talks\, and more. Activities are for visitors of all ages and abilities unless otherwise noted. \nFree Juneteenth Admission for MA Residents\nCan’t wait to explore the new 18th-century art of the Americas galleries? Join us on Friday\, June 19\, to get an early look at these spaces while participating in art-making activities\, catching talks\, and more in honor of Juneteenth.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/america-at-250-open-house-at-the-mfa/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston\, 465 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event,Exhibit,Indigenous History,Speakers,Tours,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T124500
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CREATED:20260518T200359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T200359Z
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SUMMARY:Old Andover History Shuttle Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another bus tour adventure visiting the old and Rev War era homes of North Andover and Andover! Step inside the North Andover Samuel Osgood home and take a short stroll on the Ward Reservation Trail behind the Gray house on Salem Street in Andover. Pass by many more homes and learn about the houses and their sometimes famous occupants. Ride in a clean\, quiet\, comfortable\, large windowed rental bus. After coming down Elm Street\, the houses and stories in the Andover portion have changed since the last bus tours. What a great Father’s Day gift! \nTwo times to choose from: 11:00 and 1:00. See registration form \nhttps://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-old-andover-history-shuttle-tour
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/old-andover-history-shuttle-bus-tour/2026-06-21/1/
LOCATION:Andover and North Andover\, Massachusetts\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andover Center for History and Culture":MAILTO:mtubinis@andoverhistoryandculture.org
GEO:38.7945952;-106.5348379
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T130000
DTSTAMP:20261023T070703
CREATED:20260506T150116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T150116Z
UID:10010496-1782039600-1782046800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Revolution History Shuttle Tour of Andover and North Andover
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday June 21st\, 2026 for the Revolutionary History Tour Shuttle\, a special collaboration between the North Andover Historical Society and the Andover Center for History and Culture! \nExplore historical sites in “old” Andover that stood in 1775 and 1776 and helped to shape our nation’s journey to independence. Our experienced guides will share captivating stories and insights of our local connections to the revolution. Stop at 2 historic houses from the Revolutionary era for a guided tour and refreshments. The tours start at 11am and 1pm\, departing from the NAHS Stevens Center (800 Massachusetts Avenue\, North Andover) and take approximately 1.5-2 hours each.  \nConnect with your neighbors and foster a sense of pride in our intertwined past and the aspirations of ordinary people in our towns in 1775 and 1776 who fought for liberty\, equality and justice as they marched at the Lexington Alarm from the North Parish meeting house\, through Andover and on to Concord and Lexington on 19th April\, 1775 and on to the Battle of Bunker Hill. Family friendly.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolution-history-shuttle-tour-of-andover-and-north-andover/2026-06-21/1/
LOCATION:Andover and North Andover\, Massachusetts\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Andover Historical Society":MAILTO:educator@northandoverhistoricalsociety.org
GEO:38.7945952;-106.5348379
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T144500
DTSTAMP:20261023T070704
CREATED:20260518T200359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T200359Z
UID:10010868-1782046800-1782053100@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Old Andover History Shuttle Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another bus tour adventure visiting the old and Rev War era homes of North Andover and Andover! Step inside the North Andover Samuel Osgood home and take a short stroll on the Ward Reservation Trail behind the Gray house on Salem Street in Andover. Pass by many more homes and learn about the houses and their sometimes famous occupants. Ride in a clean\, quiet\, comfortable\, large windowed rental bus. After coming down Elm Street\, the houses and stories in the Andover portion have changed since the last bus tours. What a great Father’s Day gift! \nTwo times to choose from: 11:00 and 1:00. See registration form \nhttps://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-old-andover-history-shuttle-tour
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/old-andover-history-shuttle-bus-tour/2026-06-21/2/
LOCATION:Andover and North Andover\, Massachusetts\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andover Center for History and Culture":MAILTO:mtubinis@andoverhistoryandculture.org
GEO:38.7945952;-106.5348379
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T150000
DTSTAMP:20261023T070704
CREATED:20260506T150116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T150116Z
UID:10010497-1782046800-1782054000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Revolution History Shuttle Tour of Andover and North Andover
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday June 21st\, 2026 for the Revolutionary History Tour Shuttle\, a special collaboration between the North Andover Historical Society and the Andover Center for History and Culture! \nExplore historical sites in “old” Andover that stood in 1775 and 1776 and helped to shape our nation’s journey to independence. Our experienced guides will share captivating stories and insights of our local connections to the revolution. Stop at 2 historic houses from the Revolutionary era for a guided tour and refreshments. The tours start at 11am and 1pm\, departing from the NAHS Stevens Center (800 Massachusetts Avenue\, North Andover) and take approximately 1.5-2 hours each.  \nConnect with your neighbors and foster a sense of pride in our intertwined past and the aspirations of ordinary people in our towns in 1775 and 1776 who fought for liberty\, equality and justice as they marched at the Lexington Alarm from the North Parish meeting house\, through Andover and on to Concord and Lexington on 19th April\, 1775 and on to the Battle of Bunker Hill. Family friendly.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolution-history-shuttle-tour-of-andover-and-north-andover/2026-06-21/2/
LOCATION:Andover and North Andover\, Massachusetts\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Andover Historical Society":MAILTO:educator@northandoverhistoricalsociety.org
GEO:38.7945952;-106.5348379
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T183000
DTSTAMP:20261023T070704
CREATED:20260528T153426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T153426Z
UID:10010911-1782493200-1782498600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Greenfield's MA250 Sidewalk Art Tour
DESCRIPTION:Through a FY2026 Massachusetts 250 Grant\, Greenfield is launching the MA250 Sidewalk Art Tour. This project features 10 murals by local artists\, each offering a unique perspective on 250 years of American independence. In conjunction with Greenfield’s monthly Arts Walk\, a guided tour of the 6 central downtown murals is scheduled for Friday\, June 26th. The tour begins at 5 p.m. in front of City Hall and will travel to 5 other locations with a walking distance of .75 miles. The tour will be led by project committee members with participating artists available to discuss their work and engage with the public. \nA self-guided tour of all 10 murals in the MA250 Sidewalk Art Tour will be available by scanning a QR code at each mural.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/greenfields-ma250-sidewalk-art-tour/
LOCATION:Greenfield City Hall\, Court Square 14\, Greenfield\, MA\, 01301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T140000
DTSTAMP:20261023T070704
CREATED:20260602T140010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T140010Z
UID:10013569-1782554400-1782568800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Timothy Paine House Tour
DESCRIPTION:Built by Loyalist Judge Timothy Paine in 1774\, the Paine family occupied this home until the early 20th century. The Colonel Timothy Bigelow Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution purchased the home in 1914\, preserving and maintaining it since that time.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/timothy-paine-house-tour/
LOCATION:140 Lincoln St Worcester Ma\, Lincoln Street 140\, Worcester\, MA\, 01605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Col. Timothy Bigelow Chapter NSDAR":MAILTO:mvantre@aol.com
GEO:42.2784607;-71.7950487
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T170000
DTSTAMP:20261023T070704
CREATED:20260522T135133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T135133Z
UID:10010896-1782565200-1782579600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:American250 Sturbridge\, Mass Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence in Sturbridge with a full day of community spirit\, history\, and fun! \nJoin us on Sturbridge’s Town Common for a festive celebration featuring The 215th Army Band\, Senator Fattman\, Rep Smola\, Sturbridge’s Militia reenactors\, Daughter’s of the Revolution\, and local docents providing tours of the Old Burial Grounds.  We will have lots of interactive  family fun available including a DJ playing patriotic music\, bounce houses\, axe throwing\, cherry pie eating contest\, Woosox’s Smiley\, face painting\, balloon animals\, along with plenty of food trucks and libations\, Huzzah! \nTo participate\, email sturbridge250@gmail.com. \nPrior to the festival\, watch our parade which starts at 10:30am at corner of Stallion Hill Road and Route 20\, goes east on Route 20\, up Route 131 and ends at the town common.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/american250-sturbridge-mass-festival/
LOCATION:Sturbridge Town Common\, Main Street 278\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment,Speakers,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Sturbridge":MAILTO:Sturbridge250@gmail.com
GEO:42.1080392;-72.0794182
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T120000
DTSTAMP:20261023T070704
CREATED:20260617T180003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T180003Z
UID:10014072-1782644400-1782648000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Revolutions of The Ashley House
DESCRIPTION:Discover how the ideals of liberty and justice played out in complex ways within this 18th-century homestead on a thought-provoking guided tour. \nThis wasn’t just the home of prominent patriot John Ashley and his family\, but also of the people they enslaved here. One of them\, Elizabeth ‘Mum Bett’ Freeman\, has long been lauded for her courageous and impactful freedom suit that helped end slavery in Massachusetts. While Freeman has reached near legendary status\, the stories of other enslaved people\, including her daughter Betsey\, her co-defendant Brom\, brothers Zach and Adam Mullen\, John Sheldon\, Harry\, Caesar\, and Mary are just being rediscovered through recent\, ongoing research. \nSet against the backdrop of Revolutionary-era New England\, the tour offers a deeper\, more inclusive understanding of liberty\, justice\, and the power of individual courage. \nPre-registration is required as space is limited.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-revolutions-of-the-ashley-house/2026-06-28/
LOCATION:The Ashley House\, Cooper Hill Road 117\, Sheffield\, Massachusetts\, 01257\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event,Tours,Women's History
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk - 1776: Declaring Independence
DESCRIPTION:Join MHS staff for a gallery tour of the exhibition 1776: Declaring Independence. Discover how Americans drafted a path to independence through a selection of rarely seen manuscripts\, artifacts\, and treasures from the MHS collection. \nAttendance is free. \nPlease visit here to register: https://www.masshist.org/events/gallery-talk-june-29-2026-am
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LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk - Independence Forever
DESCRIPTION:Join Adams Papers staff for a gallery talk featuring the latest rotating installations from the Adams Presidential Library. Discover how members of the Adams family helped shape the “great anniversary festival\,” from the founding on July 4\, 1776\, to John Adams’s death on the semicentennial\, and to the legacy of independence shared by generations. \nAttendance is free.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/gallery-talk-independence-forever/2026-06-29/
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk - Independence Forever
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URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/gallery-talk-independence-forever/2026-06-30/
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