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SUMMARY:"People\, Plants & Revolution" Public Art Banners and Audio Tour
DESCRIPTION:April 4 to May 31\, 2025\nPublic Art: Commemorative Banners and Audio Tour\nArlington Center\, outside along Mass Avenue \nPeople\, Plants & Revolution is the theme for a series of colorful banners and an audio tour commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in Arlington\, MA. Organized by ArtsArlington\, the banners portray the landscape elements and important plants that shaped life in 1775 in Menotomy\, as the town was known at the time\, a colonial farming village. Learn more about these plants and how people lived\, interwoven with revolutionary history\, by listening to the audio tour – available anytime and anywhere at www.PlantStories.us. The original silkscreen art used to make the banners is on view at 13FOREST Gallery (through May 23) and the Old Schwamb Mill (through May 31). See versions of the banners up close at Robbins Memorial Town Hall (through September 6) on the second floor. All of the banners and text versions of the audio tour are available at https://artsarlington.org/plants-and-people/. \nAbout the Artists\nArtsArlington’s Public Art Curator Cecily Miller invited artists Suzanne Moseley and Liz Shepherd to design commemorative banners; they were assisted by Lily McDonald and Andrew Palladino. \nSuzanne Moseley is an experimental artist\, working in printmaking\, cyanotype and sculptural formats. She often collaborates\, recently with co-artist Liz Shepherd. Her work is in private collections\, is often grant-funded and has been exhibited in the US and abroad. Her sculptures from repurposed materials\, created with fellow artist Adrienne Shishko\, have been featured in Fiber Art Now\, The Boston Globe\, and New Visionary Magazine. Her ability to work collaboratively garners its own attention\, with invitations to discuss her experience\, most recently at Berklee College of Music\, Harvard Art Museum’s Maker Space and for an upcoming program on Newton Cable News. \nLiz Shepherd produces large-scale sculptural installations\, which bring to mind ideas about the earthly and the divine. She uses printmaking to enhance objects made of wood or paper. She also produces small\, hand-pulled print editions. In the past 15 years she has exhibited in the United States and internationally. Shepherd’s work is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston\, the Edinburgh College of Art\, Syracuse University\, Boston Children’s Hospital\, the Hanoi (Vietnam) Contemporary Art Centre and the Bernard Zuckerman Museum of Art in Kennesaw\, Georgia as well as numerous corporate and private collections. Originally from New York City\, Shepherd now lives in Boston. She received her MFA in 2006 from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts\, which awarded her the prestigious Traveling Fellowship in 2015. \nAbout the Audio Producer\nMolly Edwards\, Ph.D. produced the audio tour portion of this project. Dr. Edwards is a plant biologist turned science communicator who goes by Science IRL (‘in real life’) online. She is dedicated to telling stories that showcase the humanity and joy of being a scientist and foster a sense of belonging in STEM. In 2022 she received her Ph.D. from Harvard University\, where she studied the wild and wonderful petals of columbine flowers. During graduate school she realized her science video hobby was quickly becoming a passion project that would shape her future career. Upon graduating she founded Science IRL Productions and now works with scientists and artists to bring STEM stories to life through digital media. \nAbout ArtsArlington \nThe Arlington Commission for Arts and Culture – ArtsArlington for short – serves as the umbrella organization for all town-related arts and culture activities. Our mission is to cultivate a sustainable and supportive environment for the arts\, enliven public space with accessible creative experiences to strengthen and enrich our community\, create opportunities for artists\, and invigorate the local economy. Our Public Art Curator\, Cecily Miller\, organized four projects to commemorate Arlington250 including these commemorative banners as well as work by Nilou Moochhala\, Christopher Frost\, Asia Kepka\, and the fiber artists of Princeton Sankofa Stitchers Modern Quilting Guild. See https://artsarlington.org
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/people-plants-revolution-public-art-banners-and-audio-tour/
LOCATION:Town of Arlington\, MA\, Massachusetts Avenue 730\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T170000
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SUMMARY:Untold Stories: Public Art Commemorating Arlington 250
DESCRIPTION:On view April 5 – May 23\, this 13Forest Gallery exhibition spotlights three major public art projects commissioned by Arts Arlington and planned by Public Art Curator Cecily Miller to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution and the critical role of Arlington (formerly the Village of Menotomy) on its very first day of fighting\, on April 19\, 1775. \nFeatured artists in the exhibition include Chris Frost and Asia Kepka\, Nilou Moochhala\, and Suzanne Moseley and Liz Shepherd. \nSat April 26\, 4-6PM\, “Telling Stories”\, talk by curator Cecily Miller and the artists of Untold Stories \nSat May 10\, 4-6PM\, Show and Tell – a demonstration of natural dyeing techniques and sustainability practices in art and fashion with Asia Kepka.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/untold-stories-public-art-commemorating-arlington-250/
LOCATION:13 Forest Gallery\, Massachusetts Avenue 167a\, Arlington\, MA\, 02474\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250422
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SUMMARY:Arlington Restaurant Week
DESCRIPTION:Arlington Restaurant Week\nSunday\, April 12-Monday\, April 21 \nArlington’s diverse cuisine\, representing all corners of the world\, will be on display during Arlington Restaurant Week. Running from Sunday\, April 12 through Monday\, April 21\, Arlington Restaurant Week will encompass Patriots’ Day Weekend 2025 and will celebrate 250 years since the Battle of Menotomy which took place at the beginning of the American Revolution. Participating restaurants will feature culinary specials and entertainment. \nArlington offers a thriving arts scene\, boutique galleries\, independent theaters\, diverse dining\, public art and access to the Minuteman Bikeway all within five square miles. This blend of history\, natural beauty and vibrant arts makes Arlington a destination for foodies and history buffs just in time to kick off the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/arlington-restaurant-week/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Culinary,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270522T160000
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SUMMARY:Protest and Promise - The American Revolution in Lexington
DESCRIPTION:After years of tension between Great Britain and its North American colonies\, a skirmish on the town green in Lexington\, Massachusetts broke long-held bonds and ignited the American Revolutionary War. In an unprecedented moment in 1775\, ordinary people in Lexington made extraordinary choices. An entire community—women\, men\, black\, white\, young\, old\, enslaved\, and free—helped spark a revolution. Two hundred and fifty years later\, Americans continue to remember April 19\, 1775\, as a moment when everyday people shaped history. This exhibition explores the events of April 19\, 1775\, with images\, objects\, and an in-depth look at this watershed event and how it has been remembered.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/protest-and-promise-the-american-revolution-in-lexington/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T140000
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SUMMARY:Westford Rev 250: The Westford Girls Scouts presents; "A Day for Doughnuts\, April 19\, 1775"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for “A Day for Doughnuts\,” a one-act play set on April 19\, 1775. This performance captures the last thing Colonel Robinson said before he left that morning: “Have the girls prepare dough knots and send them to the men for lunch.” \nOlive Prescott\, Lt. Col. John Robinson’s great-granddaughter\, recounts the April 19\, 1775 events\, including her ancestor’s significant role on that celebrated day. In her narrative\, Olive combines family memories\, town records accounts\, and local historians’ reports. \nShe describes how Huldah\, Robinson’s wife\, their three daughters\, and their servant Anna prepared many doughnuts to feed over 100 men from Westford who were heading to fight in Concord. \nWestford History proudly includes accounts of Lt. Col. John Robinson and the brave participation of the Westford Militia Companies in the colonial resistance and revolution on that important day in April 1775. The events at the North Bridge in Concord solidified Lt. Col. John Robinson’s status as a courageous American hero of liberty whose valiant actions contributed to securing our American freedom. \nSuggested Donation: $10 per person
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/westford-rev-250-the-westford-girls-scouts-presents-a-day-for-doughnuts-april-19-1775/
LOCATION:Westford Museum\, 2 Boston Rd\, Westford MA\, Boston Road 2\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T150000
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SUMMARY:"Spies Among Us" year long exhibit opening on February 6th 2025
DESCRIPTION:“Spies Among Us” will open on Thursday\, February 6th at 10 a.m. during the museum’s first Thursday opening hours. We will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 6th and will be open every Thursday going forward from 10-4. We will also showcase the exhibit during our February Second Sunday Open House on Sunday\, February 9th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. \nThe exhibit will recall the story of General Gage’s spies who visited the Tavern in 1775\, explore examples of espionage on both sides\, and examine the many ways of spying that were used during the American Revolution. \nSpycraft played a pivotal role during the American Revolution\, with both the Continental Army and British forces using intelligence operations to gain strategic advantages. The Golden Ball Tavern and its proprietor Isaac Jones\, played host on a few occasions to British spies sent\, by General Thomas Gage\, to survey the towns that were scattered around the area from Boston to Worcester. This was just one of the British military’s tactics for keeping the Patriots in line. On the American side\, espionage was essential in countering the British military’s superior resources and manpower. \nThe spycraft of the American Revolution was marked by its ingenuity\, the use of civilian networks\, and the blending of military and civilian espionage tactics. Though it was often risky and unreliable\, intelligence-gathering operations played a critical role in the eventual success of the American cause\, allowing the Continental Army to take advantage of British vulnerabilities and ultimately secure victory. \nJoin us as we introduce our new exhibit and our new Thursday opening hours. The museum will continue to be open every second Sunday of the month for our Second Sunday Open House Tours and will now be open every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\nWe look forward to welcoming you!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/spies-among-us-year-long-exhibit-opening-on-february-6th-2025/2025-04-13/
LOCATION:Golden Ball Tavern Museum\, Boston Post Road 662\, Weston\, Massachusetts\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T160000
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SUMMARY:Barrett Farm Open House & Programs (Minute Man NHP)
DESCRIPTION:On April 19th\, 1775 a contingent of about 120\, British Soldiers marched over the North Bridge to Barrett’s farm in search of military arms and supplies. During this open house program explore the interior of this 319 year old home\, talk with park staff about military preparations in 1775\, and learn the story of Rebeckah Barrett who went toe to toe with the British Soldiers searching her home. \nSchedule of Events: \n11:00 am- Military Supplies lecture (1 hour)\nFrom cannons to salted fish\, Concord became a major hub of military supply in 1775. Over the course of a few months the Barrett farm became a focal point of the logistics of war. Join Historian Joel Bohy for a special 250th anniversary lecture about the collection of Military supplies in Concord before\, during\, and after April 0f 1775. This lecture will require prior registration. Check back soon for more details \n1:00 pm- Barrett Farm Open House \n2:00 pm- Join the artillery program (30 Minutes)\nSee if you have what it takes to be an 18th century artillerist in this non-firing hands-on experience. Join a Park Ranger for an interactive program about 18th century cannons and their use on the battlefield. \n4:00 pm- Site Closed \nParking:\nColonel James Barrett House: 448 Barrett’s Mill Road\, Concord MA 01742 \nThis event is co-sponsored by Friends of Minute Man National Park
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/barrett-farm-open-house-programs-minute-man-nhp/
LOCATION:Minute Man National Historical Park\, 74 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Exhibit,Outdoors,Reenactment,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T170000
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T170000
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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:20250413T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T213000
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SUMMARY:Le Chapître de la Naissance de la Révolution Exclusive Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Embark on an exclusive culinary revolution! The Inn at Hastings Park\, Boston area’s only Relais & Châteaux property located in historic Lexington\, MA\, and Executive Chef Alissa Tsukakoshi\, in partnership with the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs of Boston a modern eight-course paired menu inspired by Colonial flavors\, honoring the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution \nChaîne des Rôtisseurs is an International Association of Gastronomy with nearly 21\,000 members from around the world that brings together foodie enthusiasts who share the same values of quality\, fine dining\, the encouragement of the culinary arts\, and the pleasures of the table. The esteemed group\, which rarely opens its dinners to the public\, is providing this exclusive opportunity at The Inn at Hastings Park for one night only. \nThe Inn proudly boasts two Chaîne des Rôtisseurs professional members: Proprietor Maître Hôtelier Trisha Pérez Kennealy and Director of Sales & Marketing Maître de Table Hôtelier Shiobanne Karampekios. \nThe evening commences with a spirited cocktail reception\, serenaded by fife and drum\, before unveiling a clandestine (shhh…) 8-course paired menu. In true Chaîne des Rôtisseurs tradition\, the gastronomic journey remains a secret until seating. However\, guests can anticipate a masterclass in modern New England cuisine\, as Executive Chef Alissa Tsukakoshi and her team present a menu brimming with artistry and a few revolutionary twists. \nBegins at 6:00 pm. $250.00 per person for Boston Bailliage members (includes taxes/fees) / $275.00 per person non-members (includes taxes/fees). All guests attending must be 21 years of age or older.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/le-chapitre-de-la-naissance-de-la-revolution-exclusive-dinner/
LOCATION:The Inn at Hastings Park\, The Inn at Hastings Park | Town Meeting Bistro\, Lexington\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Culinary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T210000
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SUMMARY:Concord250: Weaving an Address
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition: April 14 – June 14\, 2025\nOpening Reception April 14\, 6 p.m. \nThe Umbrella Arts Center in historic Concord Center will commemorate the semiquincentennial of the American Revolution and “the shot heard round the world” with an ambitious outdoor/indoor public and gallery art exhibition\, Weaving an Address\, curated by artist Marla McLeod. \nFor the first time\, Weaving an Address combines The Umbrella’s popular Art Ramble public art installation\, on view April 15 through October 7 at Brister’s Hill in nearby Walden Woods\, with an indoor exhibition (on view April 14 through June 14) in The Umbrella’s Allie Kussin Gallery. The exhibition features site-specific work by eight prominent Black artists combining sculpture\, fiber art\, installation and live performance inspired by little-known experiences of historical Black inhabitants of Concord and its Walden Woods. \nFeatured artists in the exhibition are Sharon Chandler Correnty\, Ifé Franklin\, Stephen Hamilton\, Whitney Harris\, Ekua Holmes\, Perla Mabel\, Marla McLeod\, Kimberly Love Radcliffe\, and Anthony Peyton Young. \nOutdoors\, large-scale work will be installed on Brister’s Hill\, named for Brister Freeman\, an enslaved man who won his freedom by serving in the Revolutionary War and then bought the property and lived there along with other formerly enslaved.Indoors at The Umbrella\, inter-related fiber artworks will weave narratives from fragmented pasts to offer a vision of how history shapes the present and influences the future. \nSupporting community activities include an opening reception on April 14\, monthly curator talks\, a processional with artist Ifé Franklin\, and participation in the town-wide Revolutionary Concordians Trading Card program. \nThis exhibition is presented as part of the Concord250 commemoration\, in partnership with The Walden Woods Project and The Robbins House\, in association with Gather 2025\, a month-long exploration and celebration of fiber and textile art in Greater Boston\, and with permission of Concord Natural Resources Division. \nSee https://TheUmbrellaArts.org/Weaving for more information about special engagements\, wayfinding\, artist bios\, and background to the exhibition.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-weaving-an-address/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, Stow Street 40\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Commemoration,Event,Exhibit,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062451
CREATED:20250314T183744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T185443Z
UID:10001102-1744632000-1744635600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Massachusetts Community Militias
DESCRIPTION:A casual discussion and 20-30 minute film. Presented by Heritage Films. \nTypically\, the 2nd Monday every month\, Noon – 1 p.m.\nTapley Memorial Hall 13 Page Street\, Danvers\, MA.\nFree Admission. Donations appreciated. Bring your lunch!\nWe are proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program. \nDanvers Historical Society: 978-777-1666 or E-mail to connect@danvershistory.org
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/massachusetts-community-militias/
LOCATION:Tapley Memorial Hall\, 13 Page Street\, Danvers\, MA\, 01923\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Danvers.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Danvers Historical Society":MAILTO:dhs@danvershistory.org
GEO:42.5658882;-70.9371886
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Tapley Memorial Hall 13 Page Street Danvers MA 01923 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=13 Page Street:geo:-70.9371886,42.5658882
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062451
CREATED:20250310T180640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T185626Z
UID:10001009-1744641000-1744648200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Concord's Secret History. Premiere Afternoon Screening
DESCRIPTION:The documentary reveals a long-suppressed secret\, set in Concord\, Massachusetts — the birthplace of the American Revolution\, where the first shots were fired on April 19\, 1775. While Concord is often celebrated for its role in the fight for freedom\, few are aware of the untold stories that extend beyond its borders. The film also explores hidden narratives from both Medford and Harvard University\, offering a richer\, more complete picture of the region’s colonial past. The premiere will take place in Concord on April 12\, 2025\, followed by distribution to over 500 PBS member stations across the United States via PBS+. After the screening\, the filmmakers and historians involved in the project will participate in a facilitated talk-back\, providing an opportunity for deeper engagement and discussion.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concords-secret-history-premiere-afternoon-screening/
LOCATION:umbrella arts center\, Stow Street\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Drama,Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/militia.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Concord250":MAILTO:pollyconcord250@gmail.com
GEO:42.4567162;-71.3503
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=umbrella arts center Stow Street Concord Massachusetts 01742 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Stow Street:geo:-71.3503,42.4567162
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T233000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062451
CREATED:20250404T203758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T152031Z
UID:10001230-1744653600-1744673400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:British Landing Site & Pub Trivia
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the landing site of the British regulars on the night of April 18\, 1775\, and then gather at Lamplighter CX for a fun evening of pub trivia with a focus on the American Revolution. \nVisit the landing site of the British troops in East Cambridge\, then raise a pint at LamplighterCX to celebrate the Revolutionary ideas on which our country was founded. Test your knowledge of Revolutionary history with King Trivia! \nA historic night of Pub Trivia. Patriots and Loyalists welcome. \n6 p.m.\, Meet at Centanni Way near Second St.\, East Cambridge\, MA 02141 \n7 p.m. Trivia at LamplighterCX\, 110 N. First St. East Cambridge\, MA 02141
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/british-landing-site-pub-trivia/
LOCATION:Centanni Park and Lamplighter CX\, North First Street 110\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02141\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary,Event
ORGANIZER;CN="City of Cambridge":MAILTO:psaffari@cambridgema.gov
GEO:42.372213;-71.0753146
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Centanni Park and Lamplighter CX North First Street 110 Cambridge Massachusetts 02141 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=North First Street 110:geo:-71.0753146,42.372213
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062451
CREATED:20250326T164012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T193549Z
UID:10001204-1744740000-1744747200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Reconstructing the Voice of James Stevens: A North Andover Revolutionary
DESCRIPTION:Doors open at 6 p.m./Presentation at 6:30 p.m. \nJoin linguist and NAHS facilities manager\, Antoine Trombino-Ponte as he explains his reconstruction of the voice of James Stevens\, through James’ diary\, which he began on April 19\, 1775. \nAntoine Trombino-Aponte is the Facilities Manager at the North Andover Historical Society as well as an Educator at the JFK Library\, Boston\, where he oversees the development & facilitation of K-12 and adult programming. He strives to develop museum programs that connect local history to a variety of extra-disciplinary topics including linguistics\, literature\, pop culture\, and more. As a graduate of Bridgewater State University with a B.A. in English and a minor in History\, with a focus in English historical linguistics\, Antoine’s academic interests range from archaic language texts & translation\, and folk myth & culture\, to rhetorical & creative composition\, and music & poetry. Coupled with a background in historical crafts & reenactment\, Antoine has fostered a commitment to bringing an all-inclusive\, interdisciplinary approach to museum education.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/reconstructing-the-voice-of-james-stevens-a-north-andover-revolutionary/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave.\, North Andover\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/James-stevens.png
ORGANIZER;CN="North Andover Historical Society":MAILTO:Educator@northandoverhistoricalsociety.org
GEO:42.6849808;-71.1136771
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=North Andover Historical Society 800 Massachusetts Ave. North Andover 01845 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=800 Massachusetts Ave.:geo:-71.1136771,42.6849808
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062451
CREATED:20241111T164211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T170731Z
UID:10000286-1744801200-1744806600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Lanterns & Luminaries with Ken Burns
DESCRIPTION:In honor of the 250th anniversary of the “two if by sea” lantern signal\, Lanterns & Luminaries 2025 will be a unique event filled with commemoration\, inspiration\, and celebration. Filmmaker Ken Burns will accept the Third Lantern Award\, which is presented annually to an individual who embodies the values symbolized in Old North Church’s iconic signal lanterns: leadership\, courage\, hope\, tenacity\, and active citizenship. \nWith Ken’s much-anticipated film\, “The American Revolution\,” scheduled to air on PBS in the fall of 2025\, we cannot think of a better person to honor with the Third Lantern Award in this anniversary year. Ken’s documentaries and approach to filmmaking have been an inspiration as we bring the past to life for hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. His films demonstrate time and again that recounting history is not simply a retelling of events and facts — it is finding the human story\, the universal experiences that allow us to put ourselves in the shoes of those who lived decades or centuries ago. His masterful storytelling and willingness to face America’s complexity and contradictions head-on have been the platonic ideal we strive for in our interpretation of Old North’s three centuries of history. \nFor questions about our sponsorship opportunities\, which range from $2\,500 to $50\,000\, contact Nikki Stewart at nstewart@oldnorth.com. \n 
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/lanterns-luminaries-with-ken-burns/
LOCATION:Old North Church\, Salem Street 193\, Boston\, MA\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Speakers
GEO:42.366387;-71.0545858
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old North Church Salem Street 193 Boston MA 02113 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Salem Street 193:geo:-71.0545858,42.366387
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062451
CREATED:20250310T181432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T175426Z
UID:10001072-1744812000-1744815600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:♫♬ Paul Revere & Friends™
DESCRIPTION:Musical Ventriloquist Kevin Driscoll (aka Paul Revere) is a Massachusetts Certified Teacher with decades of teaching experience. The Paul Revere & Friends™ INTERACTIVE performance is in full compliance with the goals of the Massachusetts History and Social Science Curriculum Framework [3.T6]. The INTERACTIVE learning experience includes “the beginning of the Revolution at Lexington and Concord\, Massachusetts (April 1775) … and the roles of Revolutionary leaders such as Paul Revere…” \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Billerica Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a State agency.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/%e2%99%ab%e2%99%ac-paul-revere-friends-3/
LOCATION:Billerica Council On Aging\, Concord Road 25\, Billerica\, MA\, 01821\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/BillericaCOA-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="DriscollProductions":MAILTO:kevin@driscollproductions.com
GEO:42.5577891;-71.2698906
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Billerica Council On Aging Concord Road 25 Billerica MA 01821 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Concord Road 25:geo:-71.2698906,42.5577891
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062451
CREATED:20250328T162737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T185844Z
UID:10001212-1744826400-1744835400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Remembrance of April 19th 1775: A Celebration of the Acton Minute Men
DESCRIPTION:Join the Acton 250 Committee for this 21+ after-hours event celebrating the Acton Minutemen! We will be featuring the Acton 250 Isaac Davis Brown Ale from Dirigible Brewing\, food and more! FREE ADMISSION! Acton 250 Merchandise will also be available for purchase. Sponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank with support from the Discovery Museum. \nFor more Acton 250 information visit https://www.actonma.gov/250.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/remembrance-of-april-19th-1775-a-celebration-of-the-acton-minute-men/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Main Street 177\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/acton.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Acton 250 Committee":MAILTO:acton250@acton-ma.gov
GEO:42.4641753;-71.4552258
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Discovery Museum Main Street 177 Acton MA 01720 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 177:geo:-71.4552258,42.4641753
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062451
CREATED:20250410T171556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T171556Z
UID:10001356-1744826400-1744835400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Remembrance of April 19\, 1775 - A Celebration of the Acton Minutemen
DESCRIPTION:Event starts at 6 PM until 8:30 PM at the Discovery Museum\, Acton.\nSponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank and the Discovery Museum. A 21+ event celebrating Acton’s Minute Men. Featuring light apps and Acton 250 Committee’s Isaac Davis Brown Ale in collaboration with Dirigible Brewing Company\, Littleton\, MA. \n6:45 Presentation 1\, on Upper Floor: The Acton Minute Men Story\, The Davis Minute Company on April 19\, 1775 \n7:45 Presentation 1\, on Upper Floor: Minute Men Muskets and Clothing\, Boy Scout Line of March History
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/remembrance-of-april-19-1775-a-celebration-of-the-acton-minutemen/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, Main Street 177\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Document.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Acton 250 Committee":MAILTO:acton250@acton-ma.gov
GEO:42.4641753;-71.4552258
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Discovery Museum Main Street 177 Acton MA 01720 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 177:geo:-71.4552258,42.4641753
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062451
CREATED:20250320T182031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T201023Z
UID:10001162-1744831800-1744839000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The American Revolution: An Evening with Ken Burns Presented by the BSO & GBH
DESCRIPTION:Join Ken Burns\, GBH\, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra\, on April 16\, 2025 at 7:30pm at Symphony Hall to preview his new film\, THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. The event will feature musical performances\, selections from the documentary\, and a behind-the-scenes conversation with Burns\, his co-director Sarah Botstein\, and three historians featured in the film: Vincent Brown\, Philip Deloria and Maya Jasanoff. The music\, curated by Grammy Award-winning violinist and producer Johnny Gandelsman\, will be performed by Gandelsman and Grammy Award-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens along with other instrumentalists\, drawing on the soundtrack for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION and the historical backdrop of key moments and themes depicted in the series. The six-part\, 12-hour documentary series\, directed by Burns\, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt\, premieres on November 16\, 2025 on GBH and explores the country’s founding struggle and its eight-year War for Independence. This event is currently SOLD Out.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-american-revolution-an-evening-with-ken-burns-presented-by-the-bso-gbh/
LOCATION:Symphony Hall\, Massachusetts Avenue 301\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/BSO-GBH-Ken-Burns-resized.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:jdevereux@bso.org
GEO:42.3428303;-71.085711
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Symphony Hall Massachusetts Avenue 301 Boston MA 02115 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Massachusetts Avenue 301:geo:-71.085711,42.3428303
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062451
CREATED:20250402T172846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T181048Z
UID:10001260-1744891200-1744896600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Ken Burns | The American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Filmmaker Ken Burns to Share Early Look at His New Documentary “The American Revolution” in Lexington and Concord \n \nFilmmaker Ken Burns to Share Early Look at His New Documentary “The American Revolution” in Lexington and Concord \nThe Lex250 Commission and the Concord250 Executive Committee today announced that documentarian Ken Burns will visit Lexington and Concord on April 17 to discuss his new film\, “The American Revolution\,” timed to the start of the War of Independence on April 19\, 1775. \nBurns\, who will be joined by co-directors Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt\, along with historian Rick Atkinson\, author of “The British Are Coming\,” will participate in two events with panel discussions that day: one from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at Cary Memorial Hall in Lexington and another from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Concord-Carlisle High School in Concord. \nTo find out more\, visit Lex250.org.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/ken-burns-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Battin Hall\, Cary Memorial Building\, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Drama,Event,Memorial
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/burns.png
ORGANIZER;CN="lex250":MAILTO:lex250@jgrp.net
GEO:42.4469771;-71.2239875
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Battin Hall Cary Memorial Building 1605 Massachusetts Avenue Lexington 02420 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1605 Massachusetts Avenue:geo:-71.2239875,42.4469771
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062452
CREATED:20250304T214246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T214246Z
UID:10001056-1744894800-1744898400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:♫♬ Paul Revere & Friends™
DESCRIPTION:Paul Revere is coming to the Stow Recreation Center… no\, not really.  Kevin Driscoll and his ventriloquist puppets become ♫♬ Paul Revere & Friends™ for the 1:00 PM 4/17/25 family friendly FUN at the Stow Recreation Center.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/%e2%99%ab%e2%99%ac-paul-revere-friends-2/
LOCATION:509 Great Road\, Stow\, MA 01775\, Great Road 509\, Stow\, MA\, 01775\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PaulRevere.png
ORGANIZER;CN="DriscollProductions":MAILTO:kevin@driscollproductions.com
GEO:42.4368527;-71.5185479
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=509 Great Road Stow MA 01775 Great Road 509 Stow MA 01775 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Great Road 509:geo:-71.5185479,42.4368527
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062452
CREATED:20250324T195136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T195136Z
UID:10001058-1744894800-1744898400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:♫♬ Paul Revere & Friends™
DESCRIPTION:Musical Ventriloquist Kevin Driscoll (aka Paul Revere) is a Massachusetts Certified Teacher with decades of teaching experience. The Paul Revere & Friends™ INTERACTIVE performance is in full compliance with the goals of the Massachusetts History and Social Science Curriculum Framework [3.T6]. The INTERACTIVE learning experience includes “the beginning of the Revolution at Lexington and Concord\, Massachusetts (April 1775) … and the roles of Revolutionary leaders such as Paul Revere…”
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/%e2%99%ab%e2%99%ac-paul-revere-friends-4/
LOCATION:Stow Council On Aging\, Great Road 509\, Stow\, MA\, 01775\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PaulRevere-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="DriscollProductions":MAILTO:kevin@driscollproductions.com
GEO:42.4368527;-71.5185479
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Stow Council On Aging Great Road 509 Stow MA 01775 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Great Road 509:geo:-71.5185479,42.4368527
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T181000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062452
CREATED:20250402T170021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T165436Z
UID:10001250-1744911000-1744913400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Patriots' Day Community Sing-along and Flash Mob Performances
DESCRIPTION:Come join this fun Lex250 community sing-along of our very own Lexington Patriots’ Day song\, to the tune of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy! Musicians from our Lexington High School orchestra\, band\, and choir\, together with elementary and middle school musicians will lead the crowd sing-along outside Cary Hall\, at 6pm. Come earlier to watch flash mob performances from 5:30 p.m.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/patriots-day-community-sing-along-and-flash-mob-performances/
LOCATION:Depot Square\, Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington High School Flash Mob Club":MAILTO:angtiffany9@gmail.com
GEO:42.4484059;-71.2284345
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Depot Square Depot Square Lexington MA 02420 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Depot Square:geo:-71.2284345,42.4484059
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062452
CREATED:20250318T010327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T010327Z
UID:10001132-1744911000-1744916400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Reading Frederick Douglass Together at the Norton Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Frederick Douglass – who was born into slavery in Maryland’s tobacco fields and liberated himself at the age of 20 – was a legendary Massachusetts resident. We’re celebrating the famous abolitionist and stirring orator who drew crowds of thousands of listeners worldwide. JOIN US as we take turns reading aloud his blistering 1852 speech to the Rochester Ladies Anti-Slavery Society: “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July.” \nStill bearing the physical scars of bondage – Douglass’s existence and his first-person account of the daily cruelty and violence perpetrated by enslavers who were also Christian men and upstanding citizens made it impossible for many to continue to turn a blind eye to slavery’s horrors. \nThe Anti-Slavery Society at the Corinthian Hall invited him to give a feel-good speech about progress and Douglass instead delivered a uniquely American call to justice\, entrusting them with the unsparing truth he spent his lifetime overcoming and studying slavery was an abomination and all people had a moral call to join in ending it. \nDouglass’s clarity and bravery ring through the years\, echoing in this speech\, that begins with admitting he was never so nervous to give a speech as he was on that day – which is surprising as Douglass had already both named the plantation he was enslaved on and the man who enslaved him\, even though these admissions further endangered his physical safety and hard-won freedom. \nThe life and works of Frederick Douglass continues to shape our understanding of America. Douglass forces us to reckon with the legacy of slavery and the promises of democracy. To quote Douglass: “We have to do with the past only as we can make it useful to the future.” \nPresented by the Norton Cultural Council and Mass Humanities\, join us at the Norton Public Library Thursday\, April 17th at 5:30 PM to raise our voices and read this amazing piece of history. Questions\, email nortonmacc@gmail.com or sign up to be a reader.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/reading-frederick-douglass-together-at-the-norton-public-library/
LOCATION:Norton Public Library\, East Main Street 68\, Norton\, Massachusetts\, 02766\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Mass250-Fred-Doug.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Norton Cultural Council":MAILTO:nortonmacc@gmail.com
GEO:41.9705894;-71.1811486
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Norton Public Library East Main Street 68 Norton Massachusetts 02766 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=East Main Street 68:geo:-71.1811486,41.9705894
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062452
CREATED:20250320T182530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T190330Z
UID:10001129-1744912800-1744920000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Governor Bellingham Cary House Museum Open House and Historical Talk
DESCRIPTION:Chelsea artist Max Pro explores personal and cultural ties between Chelsea and the Caribbean in a compelling presentation on the history of Cuba. The Cary family\, whose historic home serves as the backdrop for this event\, lived in Chelsea while also overseeing plantations in Grenada and other Caribbean islands. Their story is intertwined with the contradictions of colonial trade and enslavement within the aspirations for freedom and prosperity that shaped the American dream. This talk highlights contemporary immigrant experiences between these two regions. \nAbout Max Pro\nMax Corona\, also known as Max Pro\, was born and raised in Chelsea\, where his family has deep roots\, with his grandparents having migrated from Cuba. Max’s artistic journey began at the age of four when he first watched his mother draw a flower. From there\, his art continued to grow\, and his creative journey expanded. An avid member of Chelsea’s community\, Max has contributed several public art pieces around the city. After spending 15 years in the healthcare industry\, he discovered peace\, solitude\, and therapy through his art. \nMax’s artwork incorporates a wide range of materials\, including recycled items\, and is inspired by colors that evoke memories of nature\, aiming to spark meaningful conversations. His love for comic books and time travel has greatly influenced his creativity. \nAbout the House\nThis building and the acreage surrounding the Governor Bellingham Cary House have been witness to over 350 years of American history. From the beginning of European settlement in the early 17th century\, when it was a bountiful place full of natural resources to the 21st century\, bustling city that now exists\, it has evolved and survived. \nThe Cary family and their extended household lived here from the 1760s until the beginning of the 20th century. Their home\, known lovingly as “the Retreat”\, was a bucolic oasis remembered fondly by both family and friends alike. At the start of America’s War of Independence\, and most notably during the Siege of Boston from April 19\, 1775\, to March 17\, 1776\, the property was used by the newly formed Continental Army as they assisted refugees escaping Boston via the Winnisimmet Ferry\, engaged in surveillance of British ships\, and defended Chelsea during a pivotal moment in the Revolution.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/governor-bellingham-cary-house-museum-open-house-and-historical-talk/
LOCATION:Governor Bellingham-Cary House Museum\, 34 Parker St\, Chelsea\, MA\, 02150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T193000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062452
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SUMMARY:Eve of the American Revolution\, April 1775: What were they thinking?
DESCRIPTION:Continuing our celebration of Patriot’s Week\, join Goodnow Library and Sudbury250 for an in-person event\, interactive event as we dive into what the last few hours would have looked like before America changed forever. \nPete Abair\, local author of the historical fiction\, Each Hath a Hand: A Rebellion at Dawn\, 1775\, will discuss the varying perceptions and motivations of key participants in the Battles of Lexington and Concord\, 250 years ago. As they slept the night before\, few in Massachusetts would have imagined the outbreak of war the next day. For the British Regulars who marched out from Boston to the town militiamen who gathered on Lexington Green and at the North Bridge in Concord\, there was nothing certain about the day ahead of them. It is a story of sympathetic characters on both sides and a tumultuous beginning for a new nation’s rise.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/eve-of-the-american-revolution-april-1775-what-were-they-thinking/
LOCATION:Goodnow Library\, Concord Road 21\, Sudbury\, Massachusetts\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sudbury 250 Committee":MAILTO:sudbury250@sudbury.ma.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T220000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062452
CREATED:20250403T175751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T175751Z
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SUMMARY:Awards Ceremony (VO250)
DESCRIPTION:Awards Ceremony and Kickoff for VO250 Program. \nAwards Ceremony in place of the usual Saturday morning\, typically held on the Battle Green.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/awards-ceremony-vo250/
LOCATION:Battin Hall\, Cary Memorial Building\, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lex250":MAILTO:monamidroy@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062452
CREATED:20250409T145335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T145335Z
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SUMMARY:Concord250: One-Day Choir with Kenter Davies at the Armory
DESCRIPTION:Join friends and neighbors in this one of a kind collective choral event! Led and arranged by beloved NYC music leader Kenter Davies (who grew up in Sudbury!)\, we’ll explore harmony\, free our voices\, and build community through the song “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong. There’s no auditions\, no experience necessary\, and no seeking of perfection\, We’ll just be making music for music-making’s sake! \nA timeless classic about the beauty of the natural world and the kindness we can afford one another as humans\, “What a Wonderful World” feels more important than ever to sing. We’ll explore a choral arrangement of the tune featuring lush\, jazzy harmonies. \nDuring our time together we will: \n○ Play singing games to activate our voices\, bodies\, and connection to one another \n○ Work through the song section by section\, infusing some musicality as we go \n○ Discuss the lyrics of the song and what meaning we can find in it \n○ Sing through the song a bunch and explore the different journeys it may take us on! \nA week prior to the event\, you’ll receive the sheet music and vocal demos arrangement of the song to use as a resource. You don’t have to be able to read sheet music\, you can absolutely learn by ear! We encourage folks to arrive familiar with the arrangement\, but there’s no pressure to learn everything in advance. We’ll fill in the gaps for one another as we explore and play along the way! \nWright Tavern Sing is a program sponsored by the Wright Tavern Legacy Trust. We bring communal music events to Concord that are accessible\, joyful\, and bring a sense of belonging and connection to the greater village. For more information\, go to www.wrighttavern.org/sing. \nKenter Davies is a vocal arranger\, music educator\, and choral facilitator based in Brooklyn\, New York. He dedicates his work to creating spaces where people can engage with music free from the pressure of perfection\, but full of complexity and joy. He highlights the journey over the destination and firmly believes in making music for music-making’s sake. \nKenter facilitates One Day Choirs and other music events with the NYC-based creative community\, Gaia Music Collective. He has led One-Day Choirs all across the country\, celebrating the magic that diversity brings to group song. \nGET YOUR TICKETS $10-$25 \nAdd to calendar
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-one-day-choir-with-kenter-davies-at-the-armory/
LOCATION:Concord Armory\, Everett Street 91\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord250":MAILTO:pollyconcord250@gmail.com
GEO:42.4551802;-71.3484174
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T062452
CREATED:20250206T213348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T213348Z
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SUMMARY:Patriot Vigil (Minute Man NHP)
DESCRIPTION:As darkness descends upon the North Bridge battlefield we invite you to come and reflect on the events of April 19\, 1775 and the meaning of liberty. The evening ceremony will feature a lantern-light procession\, poetry\, music\, and a recitation of the names of the soldiers who gave their lives on that “ever-memorable” 19th of April. \nCeremony 7:45 pm – 8:30 pm\nLuminaria 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm \nThe path from the North Bridge Visitor Center to the North Bridge will be lighted with 122 luminaries to honor those who lost their lives in the battle. \nLantern light procession* starts at North Bridge Visitor Center\, 174 Liberty St\, Concord\, MA\n*To participate in the lantern-light procession\, please provide your own REAL candle lantern. The procession will begin at North Bridge Visitor Center\, 174 Liberty Street\, Concord Ma. From there we will march down the quarter-mile path to the North Bridge where the ceremony will take place. Participants are welcome to wear 18th century clothing if they choose\, but please do not bring muskets. \nParking:\nNorth Bridge Visitor Center: 174 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\nNorth Bridge Parking Lot: 280 Monument Street\, Concord\, MA \nThis event is co-sponsored by Friends of Minute Man National Park
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/patriot-vigil-minute-man-nhp/
LOCATION:Minute Man National Historical Park\, 74 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors,Reenactment,Speakers
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