BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MA250 - ECPv6.5.1.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://massachusetts250.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MA250 REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T143000 DTSTAMP:20260421T221723 CREATED:20250604T145525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T145525Z UID:10001467-1754227800-1754231400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Women of '76 DESCRIPTION:Discover some of the women of 1776 including Baroness von Riedesel\, the wife of a Hessian General and a chronicler of life in military camps; Prudence Wright\, a minute woman and spy catcher; Nancy Hart\, a southern frontierswoman who confronted the enemy and emerged victorious. Explore the stories of these women and others\, both patriot and loyalist\, American and foreign\, who experienced the American Revolution firsthand and\, in some cases\, influenced its course. \nMembers $5/Non Members $10 Children free \nRita Parisi has been captivating audiences for 30 years in the New England area. In 2005\, she established Waterfall Productions to create shows that reflect her love for theatre\, literature\, history\, and costuming. She has had the opportunity to perform these shows throughout New England\, New Jersey\, New York\, and Florida. Rita Parisi is a proud member of SAG/AFTRA\, the largest acting union in the country\, and some of her films have premiered at the Boston URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/women-of-76/ LOCATION:1699 Isaac Winslow House\, 634 Careswell St\, Marshfield\, 02050\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Reenactment,Women's History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot-2025-06-03-at-5.46.38 PM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Winslow House Association":MAILTO:whaboard@winslowhouse.org GEO:42.0713374;-70.6730523 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1699 Isaac Winslow House 634 Careswell St Marshfield 02050 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=634 Careswell St:geo:-70.6730523,42.0713374 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T221723 CREATED:20250616T153958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T153958Z UID:10001526-1755435600-1755442800@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Open Hours at the Abigail Adams Birthplace DESCRIPTION:Open Hours at the Abigail Adams Birthplace are back! Cost: $10 for adults\, $5 for children and members are free! Please note: Visits are by guided tour only. Tours begin on the half hour\, with the last tour starting at 2:30 p.m. \nFor more information\, please see our website: https://abigailadamsbirthplace.org/ \n180 Norton St.\, North Weymouth\, Massachusetts\, United States URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/open-hours-at-the-abigail-adams-birthplace/ LOCATION:Abigail Adams Birthplace\, Norton Street 180\, Weymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02191\, United States CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Women's History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Abigail-Adams-House-Summer-2.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:20250823T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T221723 CREATED:20250911T181450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T181450Z UID:10003787-1755943200-1755961200@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:LexSeeHer Presents: “Spinning HERstory” DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 250 years of bold women\, girls\, and fiber arts with a day full of history\, music\, colonial games\, crafts\, food\, and family fun! \n✨ Highlights of the Day:\n• Historic Re-enactment: Anna Harrington’s 1769 Spinning Protest\n• 2025 Visibility Banner Honoree Ceremony\n• Singalong of Protest Songs (1775–2025)\n• Live Performance by Maya Salafia\n• LexSeeHer Marketplace: blanket-making\, knit-in\, crochet-in\, demonstrations\, vendors\, LexSeeHer merchandise & food trucks \n👧 Children’s Activities (10–12:30)\nStep into the past with Colonial Games like hoop rolling\, graces\, jack straws\, and cup-and-ball—plus corn hole with real corn! Kids can get creative making friendship bracelets\, bead jewelry\, cup-and-ball toys\, and coloring pages. For extra fun\, try life-size Scrabble and giant tic-tac-toe! \n🕰️ Historic Re-enactment (1:00 pm)\nTravel back to 1769 as we re-enact the day when Anna Harrington rallied her neighbors in a dramatic spinning protest\, turning women’s fiber arts into a bold act of resistance. This powerful re-enactment brings history to life and connects Lexington’s past to the present. \n🌟 Visibility Banner Honoree Ceremony (following the Re-enactment)\nCelebrate the 2025 Visibility Banner Honorees as we shine a spotlight on inspiring women whose leadership\, vision\, and courage continue to shape our Lexington community today. \n🍴 Food Trucks to Delight Everyone!\nSavor the flavors of Golden Grillz BBQ\, featuring their famous creamy mac & cheese\, and cool off with a sweet treat from our beloved Mo’s Ice Cream Truck. Perfect fuel for a day of history\, crafts\, and fun! \nFor more information\, visit: LexSeeHer.com URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/lexseeher-presents-spinning-herstory/ LOCATION:Lexington Women’s Monument\, Massachusetts Avenue 1875\, Lexington\, Massachusetts\, 02420\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment,Women's History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Re-enactment-of-Spinning-Protest.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="LexSeeHer%2C Inc.":MAILTO:lexmonument@gmail.com GEO:42.4491403;-71.228998 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lexington Women’s Monument Massachusetts Avenue 1875 Lexington Massachusetts 02420 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Massachusetts Avenue 1875:geo:-71.228998,42.4491403 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T221723 CREATED:20250911T181520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T181521Z UID:10003784-1755946800-1755950400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Gallery Tour\, "Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington" DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library is celebrating its 50th anniversary with special gallery talks\, engaging lectures\, and exhibitions drawn from our rich collections. Our gallery exhibition “Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington” examines how an entire community—women\, men\, black\, white\, young\, old\, enslaved\, and free—helped spark a revolution. \nJoin museum staff on Saturday August 23 for a free gallery tour that focuses on women’s roles before\, during\, and after the Revolutionary War. This tour complements the reenactment of the 1769 Lexington spinning protest which will be held at the Women’s Liberty Monument from 10 AM – 3 PM. \nLearn more about “Protest & Promise” at https://bit.ly/41YYh34 and the spinning protest reenactment at https://bit.ly/3H6CsIz. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/gallery-tour-protest-promise-the-american-revolution-in-lexington-2/ LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Commemoration,Exhibit,Women's History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Social-Media-Template.png ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Rite Masonic Museum &%3B Library":MAILTO:info@srmml.org GEO:42.4367685;-71.2141633 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library 33 Marrett Road Lexington MA 02421 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=33 Marrett Road:geo:-71.2141633,42.4367685 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR