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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T090000
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SUMMARY:The Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up: Celebrating 250 Years: Manufacturing What Matters
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Advanced Manufacturing’s (CAM) Massachusetts Manufacturing Mash-Up is one of the region’s largest manufacturing events and creates opportunities for manufacturers\, startups\, educators\, workforce partners and industry leaders to collaborate\, exchange ideas and help shape the future of manufacturing in Massachusetts.   \nTo honor America’s 250th anniversary\, the 2026 Mash-Up celebrates 250 years of manufacturing innovation in Massachusetts with the theme “Celebrating 250 Years: Manufacturing What Matters.” The theme highlights the people\, ideas and industries that have shaped the Commonwealth’s manufacturing legacy while looking ahead to the innovations that will define its future.  \nLast year’s Mash-Up welcomed more than 2\,000 attendees\, featured more than 90 exhibitors and awarded $4.5 million in grant funding\, showcasing the strength of Massachusetts’ advanced manufacturing ecosystem.   \nSecure your spot today to share best practices\, explore emerging technologies and connect with leaders across the state’s ecosystem. You’ll leave with valuable insights\, meaningful connections and practical resources to support your organization’s goals.  \nRegister here: https://mashupmfg.org/
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-massachusetts-manufacturing-mash-up-celebrating-250-years-manufacturing-what-matters/
LOCATION:Gillette Stadium\, Patriot Place 1\, Foxborough\, Massachusetts\, 02035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Exhibit,Speakers,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CAM)":MAILTO:manufacturing@masstech.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T190302Z
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SUMMARY:Newburyport’s Revolution: From High Street to the Waterfront
DESCRIPTION:A walking tour starting from the 1808 Cushing House down State Street into the heart of Newburyport while learning about the Revolution. \nJoin noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth for a walk from the 1808 Cushing House down State Street into the commercial and maritime heart of Newburyport. Hear how taverns\, merchant mansions\, privateering fortunes\, shipmasters\, and public spaces helped shape the city during the American Revolution. Along the way\, discover Tristram Dalton\, Patrick and Nathaniel Tracy\, the Wolfe Tavern\, the Marine Society\, and Market Square\, while tracing how later fires\, urban renewal\, and preservation reshaped the streets where Revolutionary Newburyport unfolded.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/newburyports-revolution-from-high-street-to-the-waterfront-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Old Newbury":MAILTO:info@newburyhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T200000
DTSTAMP:20261107T150917
CREATED:20260924T194951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T194951Z
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SUMMARY:RevFest 250 - Andover's Great American Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Spend the afternoon exploring a colonial artisan fair\, meeting Revolutionary War reenactors\, enjoying historic demonstrations and live performances\, and visiting a re-creation of Andover’s historic Abbot Tavern. Activities include walking and bus tours of Andover’s Revolutionary-era sites\, trivia\, fife and drum performances\, and a talk on colonial-era drinking customs. There will also be food trucks\, games\, activities\, and plenty of fun for all ages. \nThe celebration continues into the evening with a free live performance by Them Apples. Then\, at 7:00 PM\, look to the sky for Andover’s first-ever drone show\, featuring 300 synchronized drones!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revfest-250-andovers-great-american-gathering/
LOCATION:36 Bartlet Street Andover\, Bartlet Street 36\, Andover\, Massachusetts\, 01810\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andover Celebrates America 250 Committee":MAILTO:250thanniversary@andoverma.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T153000
DTSTAMP:20261107T150917
CREATED:20260828T184159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T184159Z
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SUMMARY:Old Andover History Shuttle Tour of Andover & North Andover
DESCRIPTION:Join us again for the Old Andover Revolution Shuttle Tour\, a special collaboration between the Andover Center for History and Culture and the North Andover Historical Society!  \nBack by popular demand with new tour route and Rev 250 stories! \nDon’t miss this unforgettable adventure through old Andover’s shared heritage as we bring our towns\, once united during the American Revolution\, back together for a day of family-friendly history and fun!  Tour includes a visit inside the 1695 Bridges house in North Andover.   \nRegister on the North Andover Historical Society website \nTour includes a visit inside the 1695 Bridges house in North Andover.  Don’t miss this unforgettable adventure through old Andovers shared heritage and bring our towns\, once united during the American Revolution\, back Embark on an adventure through our shared heritage as we bring our two towns\, once united during the American Revolution\, back together for a day of family-friendly learning and fun.\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. \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 against the tyrannical rule of the English.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/old-andover-history-shuttle-tour-of-andover-north-andover-2/2026-09-27/2/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T150000
DTSTAMP:20261107T150917
CREATED:20260827T214445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T214445Z
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SUMMARY:Old Andover History Shuttle Tour of Andover & North Andover
DESCRIPTION:Join us again for the Old Andover Revolution Shuttle Tour\, a special collaboration between the Andover Center for History and Culture and the North Andover Historical Society!  \nBack by popular demand with new tour route and Rev 250 stories! \nDon’t miss this unforgettable adventure through old Andover’s shared heritage as we bring our towns\, once united during the American Revolution\, back together for a day of family-friendly history and fun!  Tour includes a visit inside the 1695 Bridges house in North Andover.   \nTour includes a visit inside the 1695 Bridges house in North Andover.  Don’t miss this unforgettable adventure through old Andovers shared heritage and bring our towns\, once united during the American Revolution\, back Embark on an adventure through our shared heritage as we bring our two towns\, once united during the American Revolution\, back together for a day of family-friendly learning and fun.\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. \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 against the tyrannical rule of the English.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/old-andover-history-shuttle-tour-of-andover-north-andover/2026-09-27/2/
LOCATION:Andover and North Andover\, Massachusetts\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T160000
DTSTAMP:20261107T150917
CREATED:20260827T214509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T214509Z
UID:10026761-1790506800-1790524800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:100th Hingham Historic House Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tickets are now on sale for the Hingham Historical Society’s 100th Historic House Tour\, taking place Sunday\, September 27\, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Discover historic Hingham\, Massachusetts—just a 30-minute ferry or commuter-rail ride from Boston—for a special day celebrating a century of house tours and America’s 250th anniversary. \nThis year’s tour features eight beautiful private homes and six iconic public buildings spanning centuries of Hingham history and architecture. The tour is self-guided: once you have your ticket\, you may begin at any featured property and explore the sites in whatever order and at whatever pace you choose during tour hours. The private homes are grouped in three areas around town\, so visitors will need a car or bicycle to travel between them. Visitors arriving from Boston by ferry or train should plan to bring a bicycle or arrange local transportation in advance. \nYour ticket also includes admission to a special MA250 exhibition and Tea Room at the Hingham Heritage Museum. After purchasing tickets online\, please pick them up at the museum at 34 Main Street beginning Tuesday\, September 22\, or on the day of the tour. Ticket pickup is available from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. through tour day. Each ticket includes a complete list and map of featured properties\, along with parking information.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/100th-hingham-historic-house-tour/
LOCATION:Hingham Heritage Museum\, Main Street 34\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T130000
DTSTAMP:20261107T150917
CREATED:20260828T184159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T184159Z
UID:10026768-1790506800-1790514000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Old Andover History Shuttle Tour of Andover & North Andover
DESCRIPTION:Join us again for the Old Andover Revolution Shuttle Tour\, a special collaboration between the Andover Center for History and Culture and the North Andover Historical Society!  \nBack by popular demand with new tour route and Rev 250 stories! \nDon’t miss this unforgettable adventure through old Andover’s shared heritage as we bring our towns\, once united during the American Revolution\, back together for a day of family-friendly history and fun!  Tour includes a visit inside the 1695 Bridges house in North Andover.   \nRegister on the North Andover Historical Society website \nTour includes a visit inside the 1695 Bridges house in North Andover.  Don’t miss this unforgettable adventure through old Andovers shared heritage and bring our towns\, once united during the American Revolution\, back Embark on an adventure through our shared heritage as we bring our two towns\, once united during the American Revolution\, back together for a day of family-friendly learning and fun.\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. \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 against the tyrannical rule of the English.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/old-andover-history-shuttle-tour-of-andover-north-andover-2/2026-09-27/1/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T130000
DTSTAMP:20261107T150917
CREATED:20260827T214445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T214445Z
UID:10026765-1790506800-1790514000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Old Andover History Shuttle Tour of Andover & North Andover
DESCRIPTION:Join us again for the Old Andover Revolution Shuttle Tour\, a special collaboration between the Andover Center for History and Culture and the North Andover Historical Society!  \nBack by popular demand with new tour route and Rev 250 stories! \nDon’t miss this unforgettable adventure through old Andover’s shared heritage as we bring our towns\, once united during the American Revolution\, back together for a day of family-friendly history and fun!  Tour includes a visit inside the 1695 Bridges house in North Andover.   \nTour includes a visit inside the 1695 Bridges house in North Andover.  Don’t miss this unforgettable adventure through old Andovers shared heritage and bring our towns\, once united during the American Revolution\, back Embark on an adventure through our shared heritage as we bring our two towns\, once united during the American Revolution\, back together for a day of family-friendly learning and fun.\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. \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 against the tyrannical rule of the English.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/old-andover-history-shuttle-tour-of-andover-north-andover/2026-09-27/1/
LOCATION:Andover and North Andover\, Massachusetts\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/SQUARE-September-Bus-Tour.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Andover Center for History and Culture":MAILTO:mtubinis@andoverhistoryandculture.org
GEO:38.7945952;-106.5348379
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T120000
DTSTAMP:20261107T150917
CREATED:20260714T143105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T143105Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Department of Conservation &amp%3B Recreation (DCR)":MAILTO:mass.parks@mass.gov
GEO:42.1987577;-73.2526608
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T150000
DTSTAMP:20261107T150917
CREATED:20260722T154626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T154626Z
UID:10015235-1789909200-1789916400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Abigail Adams Birthplace Open Hours
DESCRIPTION:Built in 1865\, the Abigail Adams (1744-1818) Birthplace was home to this exceptional woman\, wife of one President and mother of a second\, for the first twenty years of her life. $10 for adults $5 for children Free for members Purchase Open Hours Tickets Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/abigail-adams-birthplace-open-hours-3/2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Abigail Adams Birthplace\, Norton Street 180\, Weymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02191\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Tours,Women's History
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GEO:42.2323862;-70.945601
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T113000
DTSTAMP:20261107T150917
CREATED:20260706T190341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T190341Z
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SUMMARY:Ramble Through the Revolution: Old Hill Burying Ground
DESCRIPTION:Walking tour of the Old Hill Burying Ground focusing on Revolutionary War heroes as well as captains and merchants of Old Newbury. \nWander through Newburyport’s historic 1730 Old Hill Burying Ground with noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth\, a 12th-generation Newburyport native. Meet Revolutionary War heroes\, captains and merchants of Old Newbury\, and even a “cool\, cool cat” in a stroll around this hilly graveyard. From some of the most ornate early tombstone decorations in New England to the mausoleums of Newburyport’s leading families\, Old Hill Burying Ground looks down on the city from its perch above Bartlet Mall.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/ramble-through-the-revolution-old-hill-burying-ground-2/
LOCATION:Old Hill Burying Ground\, Greenleaf Street 25\, Newburyport\, Massachusetts\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Old-Hill-Headstone.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Old Newbury":MAILTO:info@newburyhistory.org
GEO:42.8068687;-70.8750636
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20261107T150917
CREATED:20260910T141850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T141850Z
UID:10026782-1789171200-1790553599@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Trails & Sails: Rev250 Events
DESCRIPTION:Explore Trails & Sails events that highlight Essex County’s role in the American Revolution as we commemorate the 250th Anniversary! \nCelebrating its 25th year in 2026\, Trails & Sails is your ticket to adventure across Essex County\, Massachusetts – a region recognized as a National Heritage Area for its rich history\, cultural treasures\, and natural landscapes. Each September\, this vibrant event series provides access to hundreds of unique experiences such as guided hikes and paddles to behind-the-scenes tours\, historic reenactments\, interactive exhibits\, artisan demos\, community celebrations\, and much more. Whether you’re a history buff\, nature lover\, or just curious to discover something new to love in your own backyard\, Trails & Sails has something for everyone.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/trails-sails-rev250-events/
LOCATION:Essex Heritage\, Federal Street 10\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors,Parades,Reenactment,Speakers,Tours,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Rev250-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Essex Heritage":MAILTO:info@essexheritage.org
GEO:42.5235443;-70.8938827
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Essex Heritage Federal Street 10 Salem MA 01970 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Federal Street 10:geo:-70.8938827,42.5235443
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T150000
DTSTAMP:20261107T150917
CREATED:20260722T154626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T154626Z
UID:10015234-1786885200-1786892400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Abigail Adams Birthplace Open Hours
DESCRIPTION:Built in 1865\, the Abigail Adams (1744-1818) Birthplace was home to this exceptional woman\, wife of one President and mother of a second\, for the first twenty years of her life. $10 for adults $5 for children Free for members Purchase Open Hours Tickets Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/abigail-adams-birthplace-open-hours-3/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:Abigail Adams Birthplace\, Norton Street 180\, Weymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02191\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Tours,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abigail Adams Birthplace":MAILTO:aahs1744@gmail.com
GEO:42.2323862;-70.945601
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T113000
DTSTAMP:20261107T150917
CREATED:20260714T141140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T141140Z
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SUMMARY:Explore Roxbury's Rich History: Roxbury's Meetinghouse
DESCRIPTION:The First Church in Roxbury is a Boston landmark and is the oldest surviving wood-frame church in Boston. Built in 1832\, it is the fifth building on the site. The original Meetinghouse was featured prominently during the Revolutionary War–serving as a military depot and signal station during the Siege of Boston\, and as the first stop on William Dawes’ historic ride to Lexington on April 18\, 1775. \nThere are two parts to the legacy of the First Church in Roxbury: the well-known information to be found online\, and the lesser-known history that the UUUM continues to investigate. That history includes the African and Indigenous people who were enslaved by white parishioners and who continued to be members after the abolition of slavery in Massachusetts in 1783\, even while still being seated in the rafters or “Negro pews” of the Church. \nThe tour also covers the history of the 4th building on the site\, preserved graffiti from the 1800s\, the recent restoration of the current building\, its role as the home of the UU Urban Ministry since 1976\, and its current mission of Revolutionary Thinking today\, in this our 200th anniversary.  \nTour led by Thomas Plant\, Historian \nRating: Easy\, walking tour stays inside building and close surrounding area
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/explore-roxburys-rich-history-roxburys-meetinghouse/
LOCATION:Roxbury’s Meetinghouse\, 10 Putnam St\, Boston\, MA\, 02119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Indigenous History,Speakers,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="UU Urban Ministry":MAILTO:tours@uuum.org
GEO:42.3299172;-71.0894714
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Roxbury’s Meetinghouse 10 Putnam St Boston MA 02119 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10 Putnam St:geo:-71.0894714,42.3299172
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T140000
DTSTAMP:20261107T150917
CREATED:20260715T154952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T154952Z
UID:10015230-1786194000-1786197600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Revolutions of The Ashley House Guided Tour
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-guided-tour/2026-08-08/2/
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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ORGANIZER;CN="The Trustees":MAILTO:kknisley@thetrustees.org
GEO:42.0594342;-73.3557031
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T120000
DTSTAMP:20261107T150917
CREATED:20260715T154952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T154952Z
UID:10015229-1786186800-1786190400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Revolutions of The Ashley House Guided Tour
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-guided-tour/2026-08-08/1/
LOCATION:The Ashley House\, Cooper Hill Road 117\, Sheffield\, Massachusetts\, 01257\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event,Tours,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/DD42CEC4-63BD-4512-B3F3-D74BDCCC872B-scaled.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Trustees":MAILTO:kknisley@thetrustees.org
GEO:42.0594342;-73.3557031
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T120000
DTSTAMP:20261107T150917
CREATED:20260617T180003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T180003Z
UID:10014074-1786186800-1786190400@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/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:The Ashley House\, Cooper Hill Road 117\, Sheffield\, Massachusetts\, 01257\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event,Tours,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DD42CEC4-63BD-4512-B3F3-D74BDCCC872B-scaled.jpeg
GEO:42.0594342;-73.3557031
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Ashley House Cooper Hill Road 117 Sheffield Massachusetts 01257 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Cooper Hill Road 117:geo:-73.3557031,42.0594342
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T120000
DTSTAMP:20261107T150917
CREATED:20260708T183600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T183600Z
UID:10014846-1786100400-1786104000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:1776 at The Mission House
DESCRIPTION:Join Mark Wilson\, Director of Historic Collections\, for a special curator’s tour focused on life in Revolutionary Stockbridge and uncover a powerful chapter in the history of The Mission House. \nExplore historic spaces\, artifacts\, and stories drawn from the site’s rich history\, and discover how global events reverberated through this Berkshire community. Learn about Dr. Erastus Sergeant\, a captain in the Burgoyne Campaign and surgeon at Fort Ticonderoga; his wife Elizabeth Partridge Sergeant\, left to manage The Mission House and six young children amidst the war; Wappinger Sachem Daniel Ninham\, who led a company of Native American soldiers in Washington’s Army; Agrippa Hull\, a free Black man who served as trusted orderly to Tadeusz Kościuszko for five years; and other local residents whose lives were forever changed by the conflict. \nSpace is limited and preregistration is required. This tour requires walking and standing for one hour.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/1776-at-the-mission-house/2026-08-07/
LOCATION:The Mission House\, Main Street 19\, Stockbridge\, Massachusetts\, 01263\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_2467-scaled.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Trustees":MAILTO:kknisley@thetrustees.org
GEO:42.2833632;-73.3158257
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Mission House Main Street 19 Stockbridge Massachusetts 01263 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 19:geo:-73.3158257,42.2833632
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T173000
DTSTAMP:20261107T150917
CREATED:20260709T162812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T162812Z
UID:10014854-1785322800-1785346200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:American Stories: Rebels and Revolutionaries of the Berkshires
DESCRIPTION:CHOOSE from 11 am or 5:30 pm sessions\nEvery Wednesday in July;  \nA Berkshire History Course \nThis summer when America is celebrating its 250th anniversary\, join us for this historical and civic education program to learn how the Berkshires played a pivotal role in the founding of our nation. \nAmerican Stories: Rebels and Revolutionaries of the Berkshires examines the history of the American Revolution and its reverberating echoes in the region\, nation\, and world by highlighting the fascinating but complicated biographies of Berkshire County residents who impacted American history and culture from the late eighteenth century onward. \nEach class will begin in the galleries of Norman Rockwell Museum’s American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell with a discussion of a work on view that connects to the theme of that day’s class. \nCourse Instructor: Justin F. Jackson is a lecturer and visiting scholar at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/american-stories-rebels-and-revolutionaries-of-the-berkshires-2/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Norman Rockwell Museum\, Glendale Road 9\, Stockbridge\, Massachusetts\, 01262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit,Tours,Women's History
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GEO:42.2892564;-73.3405966
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Norman Rockwell Museum Glendale Road 9 Stockbridge Massachusetts 01262 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Glendale Road 9:geo:-73.3405966,42.2892564
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T110000
DTSTAMP:20261107T150917
CREATED:20260714T142814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T142814Z
UID:10015218-1784973600-1784977200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Norman Rockwell's Stockbridge Walking Tour - With Ed Locke
DESCRIPTION:These tours do not take place at the Museum. Tour groups will meet on Main Street. Transportation to Main Street from the Museum is not provided.  \nTour fees separate from Museum Admission \nTake a guided walking tour of downtown Stockbridge and discover how the town and its inhabitants both inspired Norman Rockwell and appeared in some of his most iconic works of art. Explore the history of this 1734 village–including its Mohican origins. \nStops will include Norman Rockwell’s home on South Street\, his first studio on Main Street\, the Old Corner House (site of the original Norman Rockwell Museum)\, Chief John Konkapot’s property\, the Red Lion Inn\, the former site of Alice’s Restaurant\, and more!  \n*This special morning tour features guest Ed Locke\, who famously modeled for Rockwell as a young boy\, sharing his unique firsthand memories of the artist’s process. As a special memento\, all participants at the 10 am tour will receive a print of The Runaway\, one of the memorable paintings for which Ed Locke posed. \nLimited capacity- advance reservations required. Event is rain or shine. \nMeet in front of The Old Corner House\, 48 Main Street; public on street parking\, or designated spaces at Town Hall. Tour route is mostly flat\, and on sidewalks.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/norman-rockwells-stockbridge-walking-tour-with-ed-locke/
LOCATION:Norman Rockwell Museum\, Glendale Road 9\, Stockbridge\, Massachusetts\, 01262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Rebels-and-Revolutionaries-of-the-Berkshires-3.png
GEO:42.2892564;-73.3405966
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Norman Rockwell Museum Glendale Road 9 Stockbridge Massachusetts 01262 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Glendale Road 9:geo:-73.3405966,42.2892564
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T173000
DTSTAMP:20261107T150917
CREATED:20260709T162812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T162812Z
UID:10014853-1784718000-1784741400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:American Stories: Rebels and Revolutionaries of the Berkshires
DESCRIPTION:CHOOSE from 11 am or 5:30 pm sessions\nEvery Wednesday in July;  \nA Berkshire History Course \nThis summer when America is celebrating its 250th anniversary\, join us for this historical and civic education program to learn how the Berkshires played a pivotal role in the founding of our nation. \nAmerican Stories: Rebels and Revolutionaries of the Berkshires examines the history of the American Revolution and its reverberating echoes in the region\, nation\, and world by highlighting the fascinating but complicated biographies of Berkshire County residents who impacted American history and culture from the late eighteenth century onward. \nEach class will begin in the galleries of Norman Rockwell Museum’s American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell with a discussion of a work on view that connects to the theme of that day’s class. \nCourse Instructor: Justin F. Jackson is a lecturer and visiting scholar at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/american-stories-rebels-and-revolutionaries-of-the-berkshires-2/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:Norman Rockwell Museum\, Glendale Road 9\, Stockbridge\, Massachusetts\, 01262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit,Tours,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Rebels-and-Revolutionaries-of-the-Berkshires.png
GEO:42.2892564;-73.3405966
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Norman Rockwell Museum Glendale Road 9 Stockbridge Massachusetts 01262 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Glendale Road 9:geo:-73.3405966,42.2892564
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T150000
DTSTAMP:20261107T150917
CREATED:20260722T154626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T154626Z
UID:10015233-1784466000-1784473200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Abigail Adams Birthplace Open Hours
DESCRIPTION:Built in 1865\, the Abigail Adams (1744-1818) Birthplace was home to this exceptional woman\, wife of one President and mother of a second\, for the first twenty years of her life. $10 for adults $5 for children Free for members Purchase Open Hours Tickets Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/abigail-adams-birthplace-open-hours-3/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:Abigail Adams Birthplace\, Norton Street 180\, Weymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02191\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Tours,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/AAHS-Tour-2-1024x1024-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Abigail Adams Birthplace":MAILTO:aahs1744@gmail.com
GEO:42.2323862;-70.945601
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Abigail Adams Birthplace Norton Street 180 Weymouth Massachusetts 02191 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Norton Street 180:geo:-70.945601,42.2323862
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T160000
DTSTAMP:20261107T150917
CREATED:20260625T165116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T165116Z
UID:10014487-1784455200-1784476800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Headquarters of a Revolution: Washington’s Arrival in Cambridge
DESCRIPTION:Explore the people\, ideas\, and questions that shaped General George Washington’s first revolutionary headquarters 251 years ago this July. Choose your path through this free\, all-ages event featuring historic house and outdoor walking tours; family activities; film screenings; living historians\, a Story Walk\, and more. Free and open to all! \nThe house at 105 Brattle Street\, now Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site\, served as Washington’s first military headquarters of the American Revolution from July 1775-March 1776. Headquarters was a testing ground for many of the ideals\, institutions\, and questions that still define our country. This event will reveal Cambridge Headquarters as a complex hub of revolutionary activity\, where generals\, enslaved people\, paid laborers\, poets\, Indigenous diplomats\, politicians\, self-emancipated families\, and soldiers shaped history.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/headquarters-of-a-revolution-washingtons-arrival-in-cambridge/
LOCATION:Longfellow House-Washington Headquarters\, Brattle Street 105\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Washingtons.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site":MAILTO:emily_levine@nps.gov
GEO:42.377391;-71.1264099
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Longfellow House-Washington Headquarters Brattle Street 105 Cambridge Massachusetts 02138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Brattle Street 105:geo:-71.1264099,42.377391
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T140000
DTSTAMP:20261107T150917
CREATED:20260715T154952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T154952Z
UID:10015228-1784379600-1784383200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Revolutions of The Ashley House Guided Tour
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-guided-tour/2026-07-18/2/
LOCATION:The Ashley House\, Cooper Hill Road 117\, Sheffield\, Massachusetts\, 01257\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event,Tours,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/DD42CEC4-63BD-4512-B3F3-D74BDCCC872B-scaled.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Trustees":MAILTO:kknisley@thetrustees.org
GEO:42.0594342;-73.3557031
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Ashley House Cooper Hill Road 117 Sheffield Massachusetts 01257 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Cooper Hill Road 117:geo:-73.3557031,42.0594342
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T120000
DTSTAMP:20261107T150917
CREATED:20260715T154952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T154952Z
UID:10015227-1784372400-1784376000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Revolutions of The Ashley House Guided Tour
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-guided-tour/2026-07-18/1/
LOCATION:The Ashley House\, Cooper Hill Road 117\, Sheffield\, Massachusetts\, 01257\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event,Tours,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/DD42CEC4-63BD-4512-B3F3-D74BDCCC872B-scaled.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Trustees":MAILTO:kknisley@thetrustees.org
GEO:42.0594342;-73.3557031
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Ashley House Cooper Hill Road 117 Sheffield Massachusetts 01257 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Cooper Hill Road 117:geo:-73.3557031,42.0594342
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T120000
DTSTAMP:20261107T150917
CREATED:20260625T201806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T201806Z
UID:10014491-1784368800-1784376000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:America Through Animals: Exploring 250 Years of History at Franklin Park Zoo
DESCRIPTION:Led by historian Rory Browne (D.Phil)\, this tour will uncover connections between the Zoo’s animals\, landscapes and America’s past\, from the colonial era and the founding of the nation to westward expansion\, scientific discovery and the dawn of the modern age.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/america-through-animals-exploring-250-years-of-history-at-franklin-park-zoo/
LOCATION:Franklin Park Zoo\, 1 Franklin Park Road\, Boston\, MA\, 02121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/250-tour-banner.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Zoo New England":MAILTO:info@zoonewengland.org
GEO:42.3051208;-71.0897692
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Franklin Park Zoo 1 Franklin Park Road Boston MA 02121 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Franklin Park Road:geo:-71.0897692,42.3051208
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T110000
DTSTAMP:20261107T150917
CREATED:20260706T190502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T190502Z
UID:10014826-1784368800-1784372400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Newburyport's Revolution: From High Street to the Waterfront
DESCRIPTION:Follow Newburyport’s road to revolution through merchant mansions\, taverns\, privateering\, shipmasters\, and Market Square. \nJoin noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth for a walk from the 1808 Cushing House down State Street into the commercial and maritime heart of Newburyport. Hear how taverns\, merchant mansions\, privateering fortunes\, shipmasters\, and public spaces helped shape the city during the American Revolution. Along the way\, discover women’s roles in supporting the Revolution\, and explore Tristram and Ruth Dalton\, Patrick and Nathaniel Tracy\, the Wolfe Tavern\, the Marine Society\, and Market Square\, while tracing how later fires\, urban renewal\, and preservation reshaped the streets where Revolutionary Newburyport unfolded.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/newburyports-revolution-from-high-street-to-the-waterfront-3/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Town-NBPT-wood-block-image.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Old Newbury":MAILTO:info@newburyhistory.org
GEO:42.8066378;-70.8703149
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Old Newbury 98 High Street Newburyport 01950 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=98 High Street:geo:-70.8703149,42.8066378
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T110000
DTSTAMP:20261107T150917
CREATED:20260629T194320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T194320Z
UID:10014494-1784368800-1784372400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Newburyport’s Revolution: From High Street to the Waterfront
DESCRIPTION:Follow Newburyport’s road to revolution through merchant mansions\, taverns\, privateering\, shipmasters\, and Market Square. \nJoin noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth for a walk from the 1808 Cushing House down State Street into the commercial and maritime heart of Newburyport. Hear how taverns\, merchant mansions\, privateering fortunes\, shipmasters\, and public spaces helped shape the city during the American Revolution. Along the way\, discover women’s roles in supporting the Revolution\, and explore Tristram and Ruth Dalton\, Patrick and Nathaniel Tracy\, the Wolfe Tavern\, the Marine Society\, and Market Square\, while tracing how later fires\, urban renewal\, and preservation reshaped the streets where Revolutionary Newburyport unfolded.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/newburyports-revolution-from-high-street-to-the-waterfront/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Outdoors,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Old Newbury":MAILTO:info@newburyhistory.org
GEO:42.8066378;-70.8703149
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T120000
DTSTAMP:20261107T150917
CREATED:20260708T183600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T183600Z
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SUMMARY:1776 at The Mission House
DESCRIPTION:Join Mark Wilson\, Director of Historic Collections\, for a special curator’s tour focused on life in Revolutionary Stockbridge and uncover a powerful chapter in the history of The Mission House. \nExplore historic spaces\, artifacts\, and stories drawn from the site’s rich history\, and discover how global events reverberated through this Berkshire community. Learn about Dr. Erastus Sergeant\, a captain in the Burgoyne Campaign and surgeon at Fort Ticonderoga; his wife Elizabeth Partridge Sergeant\, left to manage The Mission House and six young children amidst the war; Wappinger Sachem Daniel Ninham\, who led a company of Native American soldiers in Washington’s Army; Agrippa Hull\, a free Black man who served as trusted orderly to Tadeusz Kościuszko for five years; and other local residents whose lives were forever changed by the conflict. \nSpace is limited and preregistration is required. This tour requires walking and standing for one hour.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/1776-at-the-mission-house/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:The Mission House\, Main Street 19\, Stockbridge\, Massachusetts\, 01263\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Trustees":MAILTO:kknisley@thetrustees.org
GEO:42.2833632;-73.3158257
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T110000
DTSTAMP:20261107T150917
CREATED:20260629T194351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T194351Z
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SUMMARY:Chasing Liberty: Black Newburyporters and Privateers in Highland Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Join Ghlee Woodworth for a walking tour focused on the memorials of Newburyport’s Black community and Revolutionary privateers. \nWander through Newburyport’s historic Highland Cemetery with a special guide – noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth\, a 12th generation Newburyport native. During this special event\, Woodworth will focus on the memorials of Newburyport’s once-thriving Black community\, and the graves of Newburyport’s legendary privateers. Hear the story of “Guinea village”\, the slang term for the Black neighborhood nearby and learn more about efforts to commemorate and celebrate Black lives and experiences. Learn about the remarkable life of Captain Offin Boardman\, chasing liberty in a different way.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/chasing-liberty-black-newburyporters-and-privateers-in-highland-cemetery/
LOCATION:Highland Cemetery\, Hill Street 21\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Outdoors,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Old Newbury":MAILTO:info@newburyhistory.org
GEO:42.8042772;-70.8758422
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Highland Cemetery Hill Street 21 Newburyport MA 01950 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Hill Street 21:geo:-70.8758422,42.8042772
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