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SUMMARY:Presidents' Day Festival
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Presidents’ Day\, historic guests\, creative activities\, live musical performances as well as Museum tours will bring the JFK Library to life in new ways for all ages. Enjoy performances of campaign songs and maker activities to highlight President Kennedy’s time in the White House\, with additional elements focusing on democratic values and the importance of civic participation. \nYouths ages 17 and under will be FREE on Festival Day. Additional student\, military\, senior\, and EBT discounts are always available. General admission starts at $18. Visit jfklibrary.org/PresidentsDay\, for more details. \nMeet Presidents Abraham Lincoln and John Adams\, and First Lady Abigail Adams!\n“Hail to the Chief” campaign songs sing-along!\nHistory-based Maker Activities!\nDon’t Miss Experiences!\nClosing Concert and More! \nEarly Riser Reward – On Festival Day\, the first 200 youth ages 17 and under to arrive at the admissions desk will receive a keepsake donated by generous shoppers of the Museum Store while supplies last. \nParking is free at the JFK Library.\nA Paul Revere shuttle bus will be running directly from the JFK/UMass MBTA stop on the Red Line to the JFK Library the day of the Festival. \n$2 Off Museum Admission with Special Buzzword\nIn celebration of Presidents’ Day week\, the JFK Library will reveal a special buzzword on social media. Visitors who provide the buzzword during admission throughout the week of February 15-23\, 2025 will receive $2 off admission prices. \nSensory Flexibility – Adaptive maker activities and a Flexible Quiet Space will be available for anyone who needs a break at any time. This is an inclusive program and people both with and without disabilities are always welcomed. \nSecurity – To make your experience safe and enjoyable\, the JFK Library takes the safety and security of all guests\, staff\, and visitors seriously. Upon entry to this federal building\, all visitors must pass through a security check with a metal detector. All bags will be searched by Security Officers upon entry.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/presidents-day-festival/
LOCATION:John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Drama,Event,Exhibit,Reenactment,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T130000
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SUMMARY:Witness to Revolution: Meet Hannah Mather\, North Square Neighbor of the Revere Family
DESCRIPTION:Hannah Mather was 13 years old when she helped her uncle\, Lieutenant Governor Thomas Hutchinson\, escape from the sacking of his mansion during the Stamp Act riots\, and 22 when she smuggled letters to Patriot leaders during the Siege of Boston. Hear from Hannah herself (portrayed by Mehitabel Glenhaber) about her experiences coming of age in North Square in the tumultuous years leading up to the American Revolution. Performances at 1:00\, 1:45\, and 2:30 are included with the price of admission.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/witness-to-revolution-meet-hannah-mather-north-square-neighbor-of-the-revere-family/
LOCATION:Paul Revere House\, 19 North Square\, Boston\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T130000
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SUMMARY:Witness to Revolution: Meet Hannah Mather\, North Square Neighbor of the Revere Family
DESCRIPTION:Hannah Mather was 13 years old when she helped her uncle\, Lieutenant Governor Thomas Hutchinson\, escape from the sacking of his mansion during the Stamp Act riots\, and 22 when she smuggled letters to Patriot leaders during the Siege of Boston. Hear from Hannah herself (portrayed by Mehitabel Glenhaber) about her experiences coming of age in North Square in the tumultuous years leading up to the American Revolution.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/witness-to-revolution-meet-hannah-mather-north-square-neighbor-of-the-revere-family-2/
LOCATION:Paul Revere House\, 19 North Square\, Boston\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Revere House":MAILTO:emily@paulreverehouse.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T190000
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SUMMARY:Fashioning for Freedom: Layers of Liberty
DESCRIPTION:History Alive\, Inc is pleased to present their second installation of a fashion show of ideas from history\, “Fashioning for Freedom\, Layers of Liberty.” This special performance\, in partnership with the Salem Human Rights Commission and the North Shore Juneteenth Association\, presents a celebratory runway of Black creativity and activism from New England’s past three centuries. \nDiscover and be inspired by the lives of:\nPhillis Wheatley\nJenny Slew\nFrederick Douglass (Thank you\, Black Cat Walking Tours and Black Cat Curiosity Shoppe for sponsorship of Frederick Douglass!)\nEdmonia Lewis\nThe Remond family of Salem\nCharlotte Forten\nand more! \nThis event is supported by Salem 400+\, Hamilton Hall\, and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/fashioning-for-freedom-layers-of-liberty/
LOCATION:Salem Old Town Hall\, Derby Square 32\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="History Alive":MAILTO:kristina.stevick@historyalivesalem.com
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SUMMARY:Fashion in the Season of Revolution: A Panel Discussion and a Revolutionary Reenactor Promenade
DESCRIPTION:The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) invites you to step back in time with Fashion in the Season of Revolution\, a dynamic exploration of the intersection between style\, society\, and conflict in the Revolutionary era. This engaging program\, presented in cooperation with Leslie’s Retreat 250\, offers a unique blend of scholarship\, storytelling\, and immersive experience\, combining a thought-provoking panel discussion with a vibrant Revolutionary reenactor promenade. \n2:30pm – Panel begins in Morse Auditorium – Welcome and panelist introductions – Petra Slinkard\, Director of Curatorial Affairs and Curator of Fashion and Textiles\, PEM\n2:40pm – Presentation: PEM Collection in Focus – Abigail Adams’ Petticoat – Paula Bradstreet Richter\, Curator-at-Large\, PEM\n3:00pm – Presentation: Purchasing Patriotism: New England Shoe Stories During the Revolutionary Era – Dr. Kimberly Alexander\, University of New Hampshire\n3:20pm – Presentation: “I Dress as Genteel As Possible:”; Research and Context in Living History Interpretation – Dr. Emily A. Murphy\, Curator\, National Park Service.\n3:40pm- Presentation: Inspiration Up Close – A Story of Reenactment Dress – a conversation with Henry Rutkowski and Petra Slinkard\n3:55pm – Invitation to reenactors to join on stage and audience to view costumes up close\n4:10pm – Program concludes \nThis event is presented by the Peabody Essex Museum in collaboration with Leslie’s Retreat 250. \n  \nArtists in Marblehead\, Massachusetts\, wedding dress of Elizabeth Gerry Devereux worn on her wedding to Burrill Devereux on April 22\, 1775 (detail). Silk\, linen\, and cotton. Gift of the Chestnut Street Associates\, 1964. 134537.A-F. Peabody Essex Museum. Photo by Walter Silver/PEM.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/fashion-in-the-season-of-revolution-a-panel-discussion-and-a-revolutionary-reenactor-promenade/
LOCATION:Peabody Essex Museum\, Essex Street 161\, Salem\, Massachusetts\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Reenactment,Speakers,Women's History
ORGANIZER;CN="Peabody Essex Museum":MAILTO:elisabeth_auffant@pem.org
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