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SUMMARY:Boston: Harbor History Waterfront Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Boston Harbor has undergone significant transformation over four centuries. Experience Boston’s rich maritime heritage and contemporary vibrancy on a 1.5-hour stroll along the Boston Harborwalk\, led by an expert local guide. The tour begins at the Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center on the Rose Kennedy Greenway—site of the “Big Dig”—and concludes at Fan Pier in the dynamic Seaport district\, offering exceptional views throughout. \nThis small group walking tour explores the evolution of Boston’s waterfront\, from its origins as a colonial port in the British Empire; through its development as a major center for shipping\, fishing\, and global trade; to its rebirth as a hub for modern commerce\, tourism\, and recreation. As you venture through the heart of the Boston Harborwalk\, gain insight into the city’s significant efforts to expand and revitalize its waterfront infrastructure\, greenspace\, and public access. \nHub Town Tours delivers a compelling introduction to Boston’s identity as America’s “city by the sea.” Hear engaging stories as you pass historic landmarks and architectural highlights\, illustrating the remarkable shoreline transformation from an industrial area and “dirty water” dumping ground to a vibrant public space beside one of the cleanest harbors in the United States.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/boston-harbor-history-waterfront-walking-tour/2026-07-28/
LOCATION:Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center\, Atlantic Avenue 191 W\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Tours
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SUMMARY:Boston: Harbor History Waterfront Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Boston Harbor has undergone significant transformation over four centuries. Experience Boston’s rich maritime heritage and contemporary vibrancy on a 1.5-hour stroll along the Boston Harborwalk\, led by an expert local guide. The tour begins at the Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center on the Rose Kennedy Greenway—site of the “Big Dig”—and concludes at Fan Pier in the dynamic Seaport district\, offering exceptional views throughout. \nThis small group walking tour explores the evolution of Boston’s waterfront\, from its origins as a colonial port in the British Empire; through its development as a major center for shipping\, fishing\, and global trade; to its rebirth as a hub for modern commerce\, tourism\, and recreation. As you venture through the heart of the Boston Harborwalk\, gain insight into the city’s significant efforts to expand and revitalize its waterfront infrastructure\, greenspace\, and public access. \nHub Town Tours delivers a compelling introduction to Boston’s identity as America’s “city by the sea.” Hear engaging stories as you pass historic landmarks and architectural highlights\, illustrating the remarkable shoreline transformation from an industrial area and “dirty water” dumping ground to a vibrant public space beside one of the cleanest harbors in the United States.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/boston-harbor-history-waterfront-walking-tour/2026-07-27/
LOCATION:Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center\, Atlantic Avenue 191 W\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Tours
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SUMMARY:Boston: Harbor History Waterfront Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Boston Harbor has undergone significant transformation over four centuries. Experience Boston’s rich maritime heritage and contemporary vibrancy on a 1.5-hour stroll along the Boston Harborwalk\, led by an expert local guide. The tour begins at the Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center on the Rose Kennedy Greenway—site of the “Big Dig”—and concludes at Fan Pier in the dynamic Seaport district\, offering exceptional views throughout. \nThis small group walking tour explores the evolution of Boston’s waterfront\, from its origins as a colonial port in the British Empire; through its development as a major center for shipping\, fishing\, and global trade; to its rebirth as a hub for modern commerce\, tourism\, and recreation. As you venture through the heart of the Boston Harborwalk\, gain insight into the city’s significant efforts to expand and revitalize its waterfront infrastructure\, greenspace\, and public access. \nHub Town Tours delivers a compelling introduction to Boston’s identity as America’s “city by the sea.” Hear engaging stories as you pass historic landmarks and architectural highlights\, illustrating the remarkable shoreline transformation from an industrial area and “dirty water” dumping ground to a vibrant public space beside one of the cleanest harbors in the United States.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/boston-harbor-history-waterfront-walking-tour/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center\, Atlantic Avenue 191 W\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Tours
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SUMMARY:Boston: Harbor History Waterfront Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Boston Harbor has undergone significant transformation over four centuries. Experience Boston’s rich maritime heritage and contemporary vibrancy on a 1.5-hour stroll along the Boston Harborwalk\, led by an expert local guide. The tour begins at the Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center on the Rose Kennedy Greenway—site of the “Big Dig”—and concludes at Fan Pier in the dynamic Seaport district\, offering exceptional views throughout. \nThis small group walking tour explores the evolution of Boston’s waterfront\, from its origins as a colonial port in the British Empire; through its development as a major center for shipping\, fishing\, and global trade; to its rebirth as a hub for modern commerce\, tourism\, and recreation. As you venture through the heart of the Boston Harborwalk\, gain insight into the city’s significant efforts to expand and revitalize its waterfront infrastructure\, greenspace\, and public access. \nHub Town Tours delivers a compelling introduction to Boston’s identity as America’s “city by the sea.” Hear engaging stories as you pass historic landmarks and architectural highlights\, illustrating the remarkable shoreline transformation from an industrial area and “dirty water” dumping ground to a vibrant public space beside one of the cleanest harbors in the United States.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/boston-harbor-history-waterfront-walking-tour/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center\, Atlantic Avenue 191 W\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Tours
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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
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SUMMARY:Boston: Harbor History Waterfront Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Boston Harbor has undergone significant transformation over four centuries. Experience Boston’s rich maritime heritage and contemporary vibrancy on a 1.5-hour stroll along the Boston Harborwalk\, led by an expert local guide. The tour begins at the Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center on the Rose Kennedy Greenway—site of the “Big Dig”—and concludes at Fan Pier in the dynamic Seaport district\, offering exceptional views throughout. \nThis small group walking tour explores the evolution of Boston’s waterfront\, from its origins as a colonial port in the British Empire; through its development as a major center for shipping\, fishing\, and global trade; to its rebirth as a hub for modern commerce\, tourism\, and recreation. As you venture through the heart of the Boston Harborwalk\, gain insight into the city’s significant efforts to expand and revitalize its waterfront infrastructure\, greenspace\, and public access. \nHub Town Tours delivers a compelling introduction to Boston’s identity as America’s “city by the sea.” Hear engaging stories as you pass historic landmarks and architectural highlights\, illustrating the remarkable shoreline transformation from an industrial area and “dirty water” dumping ground to a vibrant public space beside one of the cleanest harbors in the United States.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/boston-harbor-history-waterfront-walking-tour/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center\, Atlantic Avenue 191 W\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Tours
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SUMMARY:Boston: Harbor History Waterfront Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Boston Harbor has undergone significant transformation over four centuries. Experience Boston’s rich maritime heritage and contemporary vibrancy on a 1.5-hour stroll along the Boston Harborwalk\, led by an expert local guide. The tour begins at the Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center on the Rose Kennedy Greenway—site of the “Big Dig”—and concludes at Fan Pier in the dynamic Seaport district\, offering exceptional views throughout. \nThis small group walking tour explores the evolution of Boston’s waterfront\, from its origins as a colonial port in the British Empire; through its development as a major center for shipping\, fishing\, and global trade; to its rebirth as a hub for modern commerce\, tourism\, and recreation. As you venture through the heart of the Boston Harborwalk\, gain insight into the city’s significant efforts to expand and revitalize its waterfront infrastructure\, greenspace\, and public access. \nHub Town Tours delivers a compelling introduction to Boston’s identity as America’s “city by the sea.” Hear engaging stories as you pass historic landmarks and architectural highlights\, illustrating the remarkable shoreline transformation from an industrial area and “dirty water” dumping ground to a vibrant public space beside one of the cleanest harbors in the United States.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/boston-harbor-history-waterfront-walking-tour/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center\, Atlantic Avenue 191 W\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Tours
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SUMMARY:Boston: Harbor History Waterfront Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Boston Harbor has undergone significant transformation over four centuries. Experience Boston’s rich maritime heritage and contemporary vibrancy on a 1.5-hour stroll along the Boston Harborwalk\, led by an expert local guide. The tour begins at the Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center on the Rose Kennedy Greenway—site of the “Big Dig”—and concludes at Fan Pier in the dynamic Seaport district\, offering exceptional views throughout. \nThis small group walking tour explores the evolution of Boston’s waterfront\, from its origins as a colonial port in the British Empire; through its development as a major center for shipping\, fishing\, and global trade; to its rebirth as a hub for modern commerce\, tourism\, and recreation. As you venture through the heart of the Boston Harborwalk\, gain insight into the city’s significant efforts to expand and revitalize its waterfront infrastructure\, greenspace\, and public access. \nHub Town Tours delivers a compelling introduction to Boston’s identity as America’s “city by the sea.” Hear engaging stories as you pass historic landmarks and architectural highlights\, illustrating the remarkable shoreline transformation from an industrial area and “dirty water” dumping ground to a vibrant public space beside one of the cleanest harbors in the United States.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/boston-harbor-history-waterfront-walking-tour/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center\, Atlantic Avenue 191 W\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Tours
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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
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SUMMARY:Boston: Harbor History Waterfront Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Boston Harbor has undergone significant transformation over four centuries. Experience Boston’s rich maritime heritage and contemporary vibrancy on a 1.5-hour stroll along the Boston Harborwalk\, led by an expert local guide. The tour begins at the Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center on the Rose Kennedy Greenway—site of the “Big Dig”—and concludes at Fan Pier in the dynamic Seaport district\, offering exceptional views throughout. \nThis small group walking tour explores the evolution of Boston’s waterfront\, from its origins as a colonial port in the British Empire; through its development as a major center for shipping\, fishing\, and global trade; to its rebirth as a hub for modern commerce\, tourism\, and recreation. As you venture through the heart of the Boston Harborwalk\, gain insight into the city’s significant efforts to expand and revitalize its waterfront infrastructure\, greenspace\, and public access. \nHub Town Tours delivers a compelling introduction to Boston’s identity as America’s “city by the sea.” Hear engaging stories as you pass historic landmarks and architectural highlights\, illustrating the remarkable shoreline transformation from an industrial area and “dirty water” dumping ground to a vibrant public space beside one of the cleanest harbors in the United States.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/boston-harbor-history-waterfront-walking-tour/2026-07-21/
LOCATION:Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center\, Atlantic Avenue 191 W\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Tours
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SUMMARY:Boston: Harbor History Waterfront Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Boston Harbor has undergone significant transformation over four centuries. Experience Boston’s rich maritime heritage and contemporary vibrancy on a 1.5-hour stroll along the Boston Harborwalk\, led by an expert local guide. The tour begins at the Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center on the Rose Kennedy Greenway—site of the “Big Dig”—and concludes at Fan Pier in the dynamic Seaport district\, offering exceptional views throughout. \nThis small group walking tour explores the evolution of Boston’s waterfront\, from its origins as a colonial port in the British Empire; through its development as a major center for shipping\, fishing\, and global trade; to its rebirth as a hub for modern commerce\, tourism\, and recreation. As you venture through the heart of the Boston Harborwalk\, gain insight into the city’s significant efforts to expand and revitalize its waterfront infrastructure\, greenspace\, and public access. \nHub Town Tours delivers a compelling introduction to Boston’s identity as America’s “city by the sea.” Hear engaging stories as you pass historic landmarks and architectural highlights\, illustrating the remarkable shoreline transformation from an industrial area and “dirty water” dumping ground to a vibrant public space beside one of the cleanest harbors in the United States.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/boston-harbor-history-waterfront-walking-tour/2026-07-20/
LOCATION:Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center\, Atlantic Avenue 191 W\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Tours
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SUMMARY:Boston: Harbor History Waterfront Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Boston Harbor has undergone significant transformation over four centuries. Experience Boston’s rich maritime heritage and contemporary vibrancy on a 1.5-hour stroll along the Boston Harborwalk\, led by an expert local guide. The tour begins at the Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center on the Rose Kennedy Greenway—site of the “Big Dig”—and concludes at Fan Pier in the dynamic Seaport district\, offering exceptional views throughout. \nThis small group walking tour explores the evolution of Boston’s waterfront\, from its origins as a colonial port in the British Empire; through its development as a major center for shipping\, fishing\, and global trade; to its rebirth as a hub for modern commerce\, tourism\, and recreation. As you venture through the heart of the Boston Harborwalk\, gain insight into the city’s significant efforts to expand and revitalize its waterfront infrastructure\, greenspace\, and public access. \nHub Town Tours delivers a compelling introduction to Boston’s identity as America’s “city by the sea.” Hear engaging stories as you pass historic landmarks and architectural highlights\, illustrating the remarkable shoreline transformation from an industrial area and “dirty water” dumping ground to a vibrant public space beside one of the cleanest harbors in the United States.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/boston-harbor-history-waterfront-walking-tour/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center\, Atlantic Avenue 191 W\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
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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
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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:20260729T090850
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:20260718T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T170000
DTSTAMP:20260729T090850
CREATED:20260529T165852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T165852Z
UID:10010936-1784388600-1784394000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Boston: Harbor History Waterfront Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Boston Harbor has undergone significant transformation over four centuries. Experience Boston’s rich maritime heritage and contemporary vibrancy on a 1.5-hour stroll along the Boston Harborwalk\, led by an expert local guide. The tour begins at the Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center on the Rose Kennedy Greenway—site of the “Big Dig”—and concludes at Fan Pier in the dynamic Seaport district\, offering exceptional views throughout. \nThis small group walking tour explores the evolution of Boston’s waterfront\, from its origins as a colonial port in the British Empire; through its development as a major center for shipping\, fishing\, and global trade; to its rebirth as a hub for modern commerce\, tourism\, and recreation. As you venture through the heart of the Boston Harborwalk\, gain insight into the city’s significant efforts to expand and revitalize its waterfront infrastructure\, greenspace\, and public access. \nHub Town Tours delivers a compelling introduction to Boston’s identity as America’s “city by the sea.” Hear engaging stories as you pass historic landmarks and architectural highlights\, illustrating the remarkable shoreline transformation from an industrial area and “dirty water” dumping ground to a vibrant public space beside one of the cleanest harbors in the United States.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/boston-harbor-history-waterfront-walking-tour/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center\, Atlantic Avenue 191 W\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1-Waterfront-Branding-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Hub Town Tours":MAILTO:help@hubtowntours.com
GEO:42.360126;-71.0523586
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center Atlantic Avenue 191 W Boston MA 02110 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Atlantic Avenue 191 W:geo:-71.0523586,42.360126
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260718T140000
DTSTAMP:20260729T090850
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:20260729T090850
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:20260729T090850
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:20260729T090850
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:20260729T090850
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-681.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:20260717T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T170000
DTSTAMP:20260729T090850
CREATED:20260529T165852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T165852Z
UID:10010935-1784302200-1784307600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Boston: Harbor History Waterfront Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Boston Harbor has undergone significant transformation over four centuries. Experience Boston’s rich maritime heritage and contemporary vibrancy on a 1.5-hour stroll along the Boston Harborwalk\, led by an expert local guide. The tour begins at the Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center on the Rose Kennedy Greenway—site of the “Big Dig”—and concludes at Fan Pier in the dynamic Seaport district\, offering exceptional views throughout. \nThis small group walking tour explores the evolution of Boston’s waterfront\, from its origins as a colonial port in the British Empire; through its development as a major center for shipping\, fishing\, and global trade; to its rebirth as a hub for modern commerce\, tourism\, and recreation. As you venture through the heart of the Boston Harborwalk\, gain insight into the city’s significant efforts to expand and revitalize its waterfront infrastructure\, greenspace\, and public access. \nHub Town Tours delivers a compelling introduction to Boston’s identity as America’s “city by the sea.” Hear engaging stories as you pass historic landmarks and architectural highlights\, illustrating the remarkable shoreline transformation from an industrial area and “dirty water” dumping ground to a vibrant public space beside one of the cleanest harbors in the United States.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/boston-harbor-history-waterfront-walking-tour/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center\, Atlantic Avenue 191 W\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1-Waterfront-Branding-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Hub Town Tours":MAILTO:help@hubtowntours.com
GEO:42.360126;-71.0523586
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center Atlantic Avenue 191 W Boston MA 02110 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Atlantic Avenue 191 W:geo:-71.0523586,42.360126
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T120000
DTSTAMP:20260729T090850
CREATED:20260708T183600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T183600Z
UID:10014845-1784286000-1784289600@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/2026-07-17/
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:20260717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T110000
DTSTAMP:20260729T090850
CREATED:20260629T194351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T194351Z
UID:10014493-1784282400-1784286000@massachusetts250.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Highland-Cemetery-Color.jpg
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T100000
DTSTAMP:20260729T090850
CREATED:20260706T190914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T190914Z
UID:10014825-1784282400-1784282400@massachusetts250.org
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-2/
LOCATION:Highland Cemetery\, Hill Street 21\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Outdoors,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Highland-Cemetery-color-pic.jpg
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T103000
DTSTAMP:20260729T090850
CREATED:20260714T142855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T142855Z
UID:10015217-1784280600-1784284200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Curator Tour: American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell
DESCRIPTION:Join Russell Lord\, Chief of Curator Affairs\, for a tour of American Stories: Revolution to Rockwell. This thematic exhibition explores how artists over the last 250 years have represented America’s evolving story. Lord will discuss how select works on view reflect and shape American identity. The tour will also touch on the role illustration has played in tracing the actual history of the nation as well as communicating our shared values and aspirations. \nLimited space: reservations required.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/curator-tour-american-stories-revolution-to-rockwell/
LOCATION:Norman Rockwell Museum\, Glendale Road 9\, Stockbridge\, Massachusetts\, 01262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Rebels-and-Revolutionaries-of-the-Berkshires-2.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:20260716T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260729T090850
CREATED:20260529T165852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T165852Z
UID:10010934-1784215800-1784221200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Boston: Harbor History Waterfront Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Boston Harbor has undergone significant transformation over four centuries. Experience Boston’s rich maritime heritage and contemporary vibrancy on a 1.5-hour stroll along the Boston Harborwalk\, led by an expert local guide. The tour begins at the Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center on the Rose Kennedy Greenway—site of the “Big Dig”—and concludes at Fan Pier in the dynamic Seaport district\, offering exceptional views throughout. \nThis small group walking tour explores the evolution of Boston’s waterfront\, from its origins as a colonial port in the British Empire; through its development as a major center for shipping\, fishing\, and global trade; to its rebirth as a hub for modern commerce\, tourism\, and recreation. As you venture through the heart of the Boston Harborwalk\, gain insight into the city’s significant efforts to expand and revitalize its waterfront infrastructure\, greenspace\, and public access. \nHub Town Tours delivers a compelling introduction to Boston’s identity as America’s “city by the sea.” Hear engaging stories as you pass historic landmarks and architectural highlights\, illustrating the remarkable shoreline transformation from an industrial area and “dirty water” dumping ground to a vibrant public space beside one of the cleanest harbors in the United States.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/boston-harbor-history-waterfront-walking-tour/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center\, Atlantic Avenue 191 W\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1-Waterfront-Branding-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Hub Town Tours":MAILTO:help@hubtowntours.com
GEO:42.360126;-71.0523586
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center Atlantic Avenue 191 W Boston MA 02110 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Atlantic Avenue 191 W:geo:-71.0523586,42.360126
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T170000
DTSTAMP:20260729T090850
CREATED:20260529T165852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T165852Z
UID:10010933-1784129400-1784134800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Boston: Harbor History Waterfront Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Boston Harbor has undergone significant transformation over four centuries. Experience Boston’s rich maritime heritage and contemporary vibrancy on a 1.5-hour stroll along the Boston Harborwalk\, led by an expert local guide. The tour begins at the Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center on the Rose Kennedy Greenway—site of the “Big Dig”—and concludes at Fan Pier in the dynamic Seaport district\, offering exceptional views throughout. \nThis small group walking tour explores the evolution of Boston’s waterfront\, from its origins as a colonial port in the British Empire; through its development as a major center for shipping\, fishing\, and global trade; to its rebirth as a hub for modern commerce\, tourism\, and recreation. As you venture through the heart of the Boston Harborwalk\, gain insight into the city’s significant efforts to expand and revitalize its waterfront infrastructure\, greenspace\, and public access. \nHub Town Tours delivers a compelling introduction to Boston’s identity as America’s “city by the sea.” Hear engaging stories as you pass historic landmarks and architectural highlights\, illustrating the remarkable shoreline transformation from an industrial area and “dirty water” dumping ground to a vibrant public space beside one of the cleanest harbors in the United States.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/boston-harbor-history-waterfront-walking-tour/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center\, Atlantic Avenue 191 W\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1-Waterfront-Branding-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Hub Town Tours":MAILTO:help@hubtowntours.com
GEO:42.360126;-71.0523586
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center Atlantic Avenue 191 W Boston MA 02110 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Atlantic Avenue 191 W:geo:-71.0523586,42.360126
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T173000
DTSTAMP:20260729T090850
CREATED:20260709T162812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T162812Z
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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-2/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Norman Rockwell Museum\, Glendale Road 9\, Stockbridge\, Massachusetts\, 01262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit,Tours,Women's History
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SUMMARY:Boston: Harbor History Waterfront Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Boston Harbor has undergone significant transformation over four centuries. Experience Boston’s rich maritime heritage and contemporary vibrancy on a 1.5-hour stroll along the Boston Harborwalk\, led by an expert local guide. The tour begins at the Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center on the Rose Kennedy Greenway—site of the “Big Dig”—and concludes at Fan Pier in the dynamic Seaport district\, offering exceptional views throughout. \nThis small group walking tour explores the evolution of Boston’s waterfront\, from its origins as a colonial port in the British Empire; through its development as a major center for shipping\, fishing\, and global trade; to its rebirth as a hub for modern commerce\, tourism\, and recreation. As you venture through the heart of the Boston Harborwalk\, gain insight into the city’s significant efforts to expand and revitalize its waterfront infrastructure\, greenspace\, and public access. \nHub Town Tours delivers a compelling introduction to Boston’s identity as America’s “city by the sea.” Hear engaging stories as you pass historic landmarks and architectural highlights\, illustrating the remarkable shoreline transformation from an industrial area and “dirty water” dumping ground to a vibrant public space beside one of the cleanest harbors in the United States.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/boston-harbor-history-waterfront-walking-tour/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center\, Atlantic Avenue 191 W\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Tours
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SUMMARY:Boston: Harbor History Waterfront Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Boston Harbor has undergone significant transformation over four centuries. Experience Boston’s rich maritime heritage and contemporary vibrancy on a 1.5-hour stroll along the Boston Harborwalk\, led by an expert local guide. The tour begins at the Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center on the Rose Kennedy Greenway—site of the “Big Dig”—and concludes at Fan Pier in the dynamic Seaport district\, offering exceptional views throughout. \nThis small group walking tour explores the evolution of Boston’s waterfront\, from its origins as a colonial port in the British Empire; through its development as a major center for shipping\, fishing\, and global trade; to its rebirth as a hub for modern commerce\, tourism\, and recreation. As you venture through the heart of the Boston Harborwalk\, gain insight into the city’s significant efforts to expand and revitalize its waterfront infrastructure\, greenspace\, and public access. \nHub Town Tours delivers a compelling introduction to Boston’s identity as America’s “city by the sea.” Hear engaging stories as you pass historic landmarks and architectural highlights\, illustrating the remarkable shoreline transformation from an industrial area and “dirty water” dumping ground to a vibrant public space beside one of the cleanest harbors in the United States.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/boston-harbor-history-waterfront-walking-tour/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center\, Atlantic Avenue 191 W\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Tours
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