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SUMMARY:Remember the Ladies Special Anniversary Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Hub Town Tours for a special celebration of Abigail Adams’s 1776 letter to John Adams\, imploring the Continental Congress to include protections for women’s rights as they created a new nation. We will explore the captivating stories of Bostonians that followed in the footsteps of Revolutionary women like Abigail Adams and Phillis Wheatley\, and assembled a Women’s Suffrage Movement that culminated with the ratification of the 19th amendment. This 2.5-hour walking tour begins in Boston’s Public Garden\, and travels through the Back Bay neighborhood\, visiting landmarks such as Copley Square\, the Boston Public Library\, and the Boston Women’s Memorial. Walk in the footsteps of prolific local activists that met Mrs. Adams’s challenge to “Remember the Ladies\,” and gain new appreciation for Boston’s historic role in the advancement of women’s rights.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/remember-the-ladies-special-anniversary-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Boston Public Garden\, 1 Charles St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Outdoors,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T140000
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SUMMARY:Opening of "Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington"
DESCRIPTION:This special event will open the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library’s newest gallery exhibition\, “Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington.” This exhibition explores how ordinary Lexingtonians protested for their rights and helped fuel the movement for American independence\, as well as how the choices made at Lexington in 1775 became an important part of our national story. \nThis event also launches a year of new programming\, including gallery talks and engaging lectures about Revolutionary War topics. More information about the program for the day in the event link.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/opening-of-protest-promise-the-american-revolution-in-lexington/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Celebration,Commemoration,Exhibit,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T140000
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SUMMARY:50th Anniversary Celebration and Rededication
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Our National Heritage opened on April 20\, 1975. The museum\, now known as the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, was a Bicentennial gift to the nation from the Scottish Rite Freemasons of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. Join us on Sunday\, April 13\, 2025\, to kick off the museum’s 50th anniversary celebration! \nThis special event will feature a rededication of the museum as well as the opportunity to see the museum’s two new gallery exhibitions: “Looking Back\, Moving Forward: 50 Years of Collecting” and “Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington.” This event launches a year of celebratory anniversary programming\, including gallery talks\, engaging lectures\, and new exhibitions. Come celebrate with us as we begin our next half century! \nAdmission is free. Please register yourself and any guests in advance. Questions? Contact us at 781-861-6559 or info@srmml.org.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/50th-anniversary-celebration-and-rededication/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Exhibit,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T193000
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SUMMARY:Paul Revere Bids Farewell
DESCRIPTION:Encounter Paul and Rachel Revere in their home as he prepares to depart on his Midnight Ride. Tour the museum’s Visitor Center\, where museum staff will share the full story of Revere’s adventures on April 18\, 1775. \nThis Open House is FREE but admissions will be limited by the space constraints of the historic home. \nAs the evening progresses\, folks are encouraged to gather in North Square to witness Revere’s departure from his home around 8:00 PM\, and then follow in his footsteps as he makes his way stealthily to the waterfront. \nAs the evening progresses\, gather in North Square to witness Revere’s departure from his home\, and follow in his footsteps as he makes his way stealthily to the waterfront.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/paul-revere-bids-farewell/
LOCATION:Paul Revere House\, 19 North Square\, Boston\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Drama,Exhibit,Reenactment,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:20250426T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T160000
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SUMMARY:School Vacation Week: Celebrating 250 Years of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Women of the Revolution\nJoin us as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War! Explore the Historic Beverly galleries\, showcasing fascinating artifacts from the Revolution. Each gallery will also feature “Make and Take” stations with engaging activities inspired by the pastimes of militia members during their wartime encampments. \nDrop-in story time at 10:00am for a\, “Her Name Was Mary Katharine: The Only Woman Whose Name Is on the Declaration of Independence” by Ella Schwartz. Stay after story time to explore Historic Beverly’s reading copy of the Declaration of Independence and then try your hand at using a quill pen. \nDrop-in story time at 2:00pm for a reading of\, “They Called Her Molly Pitcher” by Anne Rockwell. Stay after story time to make your own toilet paper roll cannon . \nStory times recommended for Gr. 3-5\, drop-in crafts and activities open to all ages
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/school-vacation-week-celebrating-250-years-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Historic Beverly\, 117 Cabot Street\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Beverly 117 Cabot Street Beverly%2C MA 01915":MAILTO:abattis@historicbeverly.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T103000
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SUMMARY:Weaving Threads of Lace History
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that the only American town that made bobbin lace at scale in our early republic was Ipswich Massachusetts? Alexander Hamilton’s papers record that over 40\,000 yards of lace were made in one single year. Lace was an important political\, economic\, and fashion item in the 18th century. Hannah Adams the historian said about lace: “During the American revolutionary war\, I learned to weave bobbin lace\, which was then saleable\, and much more profitable to me than spinning\, sewing or knitting\, which had previously been my employment.” \nJoin us at the Ipswich Museum to learn about how bobbin lace is made\, the cultural and economic impacts of lace\, and see artifacts of the Ipswich Lace industry era. We expect to have the largest gathering of lacemakers in Ipswich for over 200 years\, some demonstrating the traditional Ipswich lace styles and others with contemporary lace examples. We are also part of the Gather Fiber Symposium series running in the Boston area this April.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/weaving-threads-of-lace-history/
LOCATION:Ipswich Museum\, 54 South Main Street\, Ipswich\, MA\, 01938\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T130000
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SUMMARY:Abigail Adams Birthplace Open Hours
DESCRIPTION:Open hours at the Abigail Adams Birthplace begin for the season on Sunday\, April and from 1 – 3 p.m. \nBuilt in 1685\, the Abigail Smith Adams (1744-1818) Birthplace was home to this exceptional woman for the first twenty years of her life. It has survived two relocations and now stands as a monument to her extraordinary life. \nPlease note: Visits are by guided tour only. Tours begin on the half hour\, with the last tour starting at 2:30 p.m.\nCost: $10 adults/$5 children and members are free!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/abigail-adams-birthplace-open-hours/
LOCATION:Abigail Adams Birthplace\, Norton Street 180\, Weymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02191\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T140000
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SUMMARY:New Film: From Sea to Shining Sea; Katharine Lee Bates and the Story of America the Beautiful
DESCRIPTION:A new film From Sea to Shining Sea: Katharine Lee Bates and The Story of America the Beautiful will have several screenings on April 27\, 2025\, from 2pm – 4pm at Falmouth Museums on the Green as part of the “Lyrics and Lanterns” historical event as Falmouth celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution Kick Off. \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 influentials. \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/new-film-from-sea-to-shining-sea-katharine-lee-bates-and-the-story-of-america-the-beautiful/
LOCATION:Falmouth Museums on the Green\, Palmer Avenue 55\, Falmouth\, MA\, 02540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Women's History
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