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SUMMARY:Westford REV 250: A Revolution of Her Own! Deborah Sampson\, the first woman to fight the American Military
DESCRIPTION:Deborah Sampson\, the first woman to enlist\, fight\, and be honorably discharged from the American Military\, captivates audiences in an hour-long program chronicling her life. An indentured servant by age five\, Deborah grew up in a man’s world\, where women were naught but second-class citizens. Without the ability to vote or to own property\, Deborah knew her options were limited; breaking the rules may be necessary to accomplish a greater goal in life. As a self-educated masterless woman\, she felt a higher calling\, and in the final years of the American Revolution\, Deborah bound her chest. tied back her hair and enlisted in the 4th Massachusetts Regiment of the Continental Army\, as “Robert Shurtlieff.” The American Heroine takes you back in time! \nHistory At Play (HAP) was founded in 2010 by Artistic Director Judith “Jude” Kalaora to chronicle the lives of influential and often forgotten women. Offering solo and ensemble immersive living history productions\, HAP is woman-owned and operated and committed to employing artists from the region. Kalaora is a professional educator\, writer\, and living historian. She graduated from Syracuse University and attended the Globe Education Program of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre of London\, England. \nSuggested Donation: $10 per person \nYour contribution supports preserving and maintaining artifacts in the Westford Museum collection. Thank you for your support of the Westford Museum.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/westford-rev-250-a-revolution-of-her-own-deborah-sampson-the-first-woman-to-fight-the-american-military/
LOCATION:Westford Museum\, 2 Boston Road\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Event,Women's History
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SUMMARY:Premiere of new Film: "From Sea to Shining Sea: Katharine Lee Bates and the Story of America the Beautiful"
DESCRIPTION:The producers of From Sea to Shining Sea: Katharine Lee Bates and The Story of America the Beautiful are pleased to announce a Premiere screening of the film on March 13\, 2025 at 7:00pm at the Falmouth Public Library. Writer and Director\, John de Graaf\, Bates’s biographer Melinda Ponder\, and local author Leonard Miele will be in attendance for a Q & A and discussion after the screening. This event honors the life of a Falmouth native and is free to the public.\nFrom Sea to Shining Sea explores the remarkable life of Katharine Lee Bates\, poet\, professor\, and social reformer\, beginning with her childhood in Falmouth. An unsung hero best known for authoring America the Beautiful\, Bates was deeply committed to the beauty and principles of our country. This film is especially appropriate as statewide Massachusetts 250 commemorations lead up to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026\, offering hope for the healing of a polarized America. Various state and federal commemorations are already underway for America250. \nAmerica The Beautiful may be America’s most beloved song. The words are found in nearly every hymn book in the country. It celebrates our natural beauty and makes a powerful appeal for justice\, brotherhood and inclusion. It has been sung at inaugurations\, demonstrations\, and sporting events\, in operatic\, folk\, country and other styles. Yet few know about the fascinating life of Katharine Lee Bates\, the Falmouth-born Wellesley college professor who wrote the lyrics to the song. Her story should not be forgotten\, nor its context. Her contribution to our national culture merited her induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970; and a February 2025 New England Music Hall of Fame class which also included Queen’s Freddie Mercury\, The Monkees and other music industry influential. \nThe first words of the song came to Bates as she surveyed the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains from the broad summit of Colorado’s Pike’s Peak on July 22\, 1893. Her verses acknowledge that the United States has often not lived up to its promises and ideals\, yet it honors the unbroken chain of Americans who strived to make it all it can be – from sea to shining sea. \nThe 37 minute film includes hundreds of still photos\, archival film clips\, beautiful watercolors and stunning contemporary footage from Falmouth and other locations\, bringing to life the historical events that shaped Bates’ thinking\, including the Civil War\, women’s suffrage\, the Gilded Age\, the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair\, immigration to America\, the Spanish American War\, the Lawrence textile workers’ strike of 1912\, and the First World War. The song America the Beautiful is presented in the film by Blane Howard\, an independent country recording artist\, and includes excerpts from many other renowned artists.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/premiere-of-new-film-from-sea-to-shining-sea-katharine-lee-bates-and-the-story-of-america-the-beautiful/
LOCATION:Falmouth Public Library\, Main Street 300\, Falmouth\, Massachusetts\, 02540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers,Women's History
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250322
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SUMMARY:Concord250: QUILTS 250 Stitching in the Spirit of Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Showcasing the creative energy of quilters near and far\, Quilts 250 will display as many as 250 quilts that visually express through fabric and thread themes related to our country’s founding and evolution and the dynamic range of quilting arts in the last 250 years. The show is sponsored by the Concord 250 Celebrations Committee and is organized by the Concord Piecemakers\, Quilters’ Connection\, and Rising Star Quilters guilds. \nQuilt show with “shows within the show” on the Spirit of 1775; Antique and Antique-Inspired Traditional Quilts; Quilts of Protest; Modern\, Contemporary\, and Pictorial Quilts; and Student Quilts and Fiber Arts\nLecture by Gerald Roy\, Pilgrim/Roy Collection\, Quilt Collector and Quilt Historian\, and Jennifer Swope\, David and Roberta Logie Curator of Textile and Fashion Arts\, Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston\nBoutique\nChildren’s Activities \nFor more information and instructions on entering a quilt\, visit https://www.quiltersconnection.org/Quilts250.html
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-quilts-250-stitching-in-the-spirit-of-democracy/
LOCATION:Concord Academy\, Main Street 166\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit,Speakers,Women's History
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SUMMARY:Louisa May Alcott and the Journey to Universal Enfranchisement
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Concord Town House to celebrate an auspicious moment in our history: March 29th marks 145 years to the day that Louisa May Alcott\, famed authoress of Little Women and hundreds of other literary works\, became the first woman of Concord to cast a vote in a Town election! \nJoin in the excitement within the very room in the Town House where voting took place\, support the brave band of 19 other women who also voted for School Committee on that triumphant day\, and revel in the newfound empowerment these women achieved by actively participating in democracy as never before! \nLeading the march to the ballot box will be Jan Turnquist – Executive Director of Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House\, world-renowned Living History portrayer of Miss Alcott\, and a Concord resident – who will also speak to and lead a discussion of the meaning of enfranchisement for Concord residents then and now. Also participating in the voting re-enactment will be Concord’s own Joe Palumbo\, portraying Judge Hoar — and hopefully you\, too! \nThis event\, which is dedicated to the ideals of liberty\, personal agency\, and universal suffrage\, is free and open to all. Light refreshments served.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/louisa-may-alcott-and-the-journey-to-universal-enfranchisement/
LOCATION:Concord Town House\, Monument Square\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Reenactment,Women's History
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