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SUMMARY:The First Naval Battle of the Revolutionary War – 250th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the First Naval Battle of the American Revolution\, fought just off our shores in 1775. This pivotal moment in history saw local patriots defending their waters against the British\, marking the beginning of America’s fight for independence at sea. \nHosted by the Fairhaven Village Militia\, this special ceremony will honor the bravery of those who stood against tyranny. Experience a piece of living history at the very site where these early revolutionaries took their stand!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-first-naval-battle-of-the-revolutionary-war-250th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Fort Phoenix\, Fairhaven\, Fort Street 3\, Fairhaven\, Massachusetts\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Outdoors,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fairhaven Village Militia":MAILTO:Wayne.Oliveira@Comcast.net
GEO:41.6253121;-70.9003654
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112911
CREATED:20250321T174746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T193308Z
UID:10001173-1746644400-1746648000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Plymouth in the Revolution Lecture Series 2025
DESCRIPTION:Two hundred years ago\, on 19 April 1775\, American history changed. Colonial forces faced the British army at Lexington & Concord … and won. Word spread rapidly\, and two regiments of Plymouth “Minute Men\,” led by Colonel Theophilus Cotton\, rallied to the Patriot cause. For the next six years\, Plymoutheans participated in America’s battle for independence. \nAlthough not the site of any great battles\, nor the home of any triumphant generals\, Plymouth is filled with the stories of the lawmakers and lawyers whose rhetoric inspired the Patriot cause\, of the men who risked their lives and livelihood in military service\, and of the civilians who kept the home fires burning\, as well as of the Americans who\, valuing loyalty above all\, continued to support the King. They illuminate the complex and fascinating history of Massachusetts’ earliest town\, as it embraced the movement for American independence\, and the lasting impact it made on the Town’s historical landscape. \nApril 2: Stephen O’Neill – Plymouth’s 1749 Courthouse: Revolution in the Courts\nApril 9: Peggy Baker – Benjamin Warren’s War: A Plymouthean in the Continental Army\nApril 30: Patrick Browne – “Patriotism in a High Degree Zealous”: Ephraim Spooner & the Home Front\nMay 7: Mark Schmidt – Choosing Sides: Loyalists in the American Revolution\nMay 14: Donna Curtin – Dr. James Thacher & Plymouth’s Revolutionary Generation
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/plymouth-in-the-revolution-lecture-series-2025/2025-05-07/
LOCATION:Plymouth Public Library\, South Street 132\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Plymouth Antiquarian Society":MAILTO:info@plymouthantiquarian.org
GEO:41.9428655;-70.6570129
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Plymouth Public Library South Street 132 Plymouth Massachusetts 02360 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=South Street 132:geo:-70.6570129,41.9428655
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112911
CREATED:20250314T182313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T221906Z
UID:10001113-1747144800-1747148400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Historic Clothing Parlor Talk: “Clothing of the Revolutionary Era”
DESCRIPTION:Part of a series highlighting pieces from our Historic Clothing Collection which is undergoing considerable conservation work this year. This discussion will explore examples of the styles and fabrics of the late 18th century\, revealing how fashion reflected social status and the daily challenges of life during the Revolutionary Era.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/historic-clothing-parlor-talk-clothing-of-the-revolutionary-era/
LOCATION:Hedge House Museum\, 126 Water Street\, Plymouth\, MA\, 02360
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Historic-Clothing-Parlor-Talks.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Plymouth Antiquarian Society":MAILTO:info@plymouthantiquarian.org
GEO:41.9601816;-70.6674581
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hedge House Museum 126 Water Street Plymouth MA 02360;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=126 Water Street:geo:-70.6674581,41.9601816
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112911
CREATED:20250321T174746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T193308Z
UID:10001174-1747249200-1747252800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Plymouth in the Revolution Lecture Series 2025
DESCRIPTION:Two hundred years ago\, on 19 April 1775\, American history changed. Colonial forces faced the British army at Lexington & Concord … and won. Word spread rapidly\, and two regiments of Plymouth “Minute Men\,” led by Colonel Theophilus Cotton\, rallied to the Patriot cause. For the next six years\, Plymoutheans participated in America’s battle for independence. \nAlthough not the site of any great battles\, nor the home of any triumphant generals\, Plymouth is filled with the stories of the lawmakers and lawyers whose rhetoric inspired the Patriot cause\, of the men who risked their lives and livelihood in military service\, and of the civilians who kept the home fires burning\, as well as of the Americans who\, valuing loyalty above all\, continued to support the King. They illuminate the complex and fascinating history of Massachusetts’ earliest town\, as it embraced the movement for American independence\, and the lasting impact it made on the Town’s historical landscape. \nApril 2: Stephen O’Neill – Plymouth’s 1749 Courthouse: Revolution in the Courts\nApril 9: Peggy Baker – Benjamin Warren’s War: A Plymouthean in the Continental Army\nApril 30: Patrick Browne – “Patriotism in a High Degree Zealous”: Ephraim Spooner & the Home Front\nMay 7: Mark Schmidt – Choosing Sides: Loyalists in the American Revolution\nMay 14: Donna Curtin – Dr. James Thacher & Plymouth’s Revolutionary Generation
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/plymouth-in-the-revolution-lecture-series-2025/2025-05-14/
LOCATION:Plymouth Public Library\, South Street 132\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Plymouth Antiquarian Society":MAILTO:info@plymouthantiquarian.org
GEO:41.9428655;-70.6570129
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTSTAMP:20260505T112911
CREATED:20250508T202903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T202903Z
UID:10001418-1747440000-1747612799@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Hingham's Revolutionary Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Keep the revolutionary spirit alive with the Hingham Historical Society! Join us for Hingham’s Revolutionary Weekend May 17-18\, 2025\, celebrating ordinary people who did extraordinary things and unwittingly became authors of American History. To commemorate this incredible milestone\, the Hingham Historical Society\, Discover Hingham\, the Town of Hingham\, and the Hingham Militia have partnered to launch the inaugural Hingham Revolutionary Weekend! This family-friendly event\, with a special MBTA ferry service from Boston to Hingham\, will feature guided tours\, fife and drum performances\, bell ringing\, Springham!\, a Taste of Americana pop up\, kite flying\, and more games and activities for revolutionaries of all ages. The weekend culminates in the 250th commemorative reenactment of the Battle of Grape Island\, the oft overlooked “second” battle of the American Revolution.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/hinghams-revolutionary-weekend/
LOCATION:Hingham Heritage Museum\, Main Street 34\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment
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GEO:42.2418694;-70.8884264
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hingham Heritage Museum Main Street 34 Hingham MA 02043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 34:geo:-70.8884264,42.2418694
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112911
CREATED:20250501T161431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T161431Z
UID:10001402-1747490400-1747501200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Springham
DESCRIPTION:Live Music\, family activities\, drinks from Vitamin Sea Brewing\, and the opportunity to explore our Visitor Center and Museum Shop. Join us as we celebrate SPRINGHAM 2025! \nJoin popular local performers Tequila Tim and Thirsty Boots for an afternoon of music and community. FREE. Fun for all ages. In partnership with the Hingham Downtown Association and Hingham Anchor.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/springham/
LOCATION:Hingham Heritage Museum\, Main Street 34\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors
GEO:42.2418694;-70.8884264
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hingham Heritage Museum Main Street 34 Hingham MA 02043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 34:geo:-70.8884264,42.2418694
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112911
CREATED:20250314T183119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T183119Z
UID:10001110-1747494000-1747501200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Revolutionary Plymouth 250: “Revolutionary Voices: Plymouth Debates Liberty and Loyalty”
DESCRIPTION:Co-produced by Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Mercy Otis Warren Society\, this powerful short play brings to life the fierce debates of Plymouth’s Committee of Correspondence as they grappled with how to respond to the escalating tensions leading to the American Revolution. Performed in the very space where these deliberations once unfolded\, the play draws from authentic resolutions\, letters\, and documents of the era. Adding depth and perspective\, the play also features commentary from Mercy Otis Warren—Plymouth’s own trailblazing political thinker and one of the most influential women of the Revolutionary era. The performance will be followed by a discussion with the cast and Nancy Rubin Stuart\, President of the Mercy Otis Warren Society and author of The Muse of the Revolution: The Secret Pen of Mercy Otis Warren and the Founding of a Nation.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolutionary-plymouth-250-revolutionary-voices-plymouth-debates-liberty-and-loyalty/
LOCATION:1749 Court House Museum\, Town Square 4\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Revolutionary-Voices.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Plymouth Antiquarian Society":MAILTO:info@plymouthantiquarian.org
GEO:41.9554696;-70.6644871
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1749 Court House Museum Town Square 4 Plymouth Massachusetts 02360 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Town Square 4:geo:-70.6644871,41.9554696
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112911
CREATED:20250320T181216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T181216Z
UID:10001163-1747573200-1747580400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Hingham250 - Battle of Grape Island 250th Anniversary Reenactment
DESCRIPTION:The Battle of Grape Island or the Grape Island Alarm commemorates the May 21\, 1775 provisions skirmish between militia from the South Shore of Boston – namely Hingham\, Hull\, Weymouth\, Braintree\, Scituate\, and Abington – and the British who were occupying Boston Harbor and attempted to resupply on Grape Island at the invitation of Hingham Loyalist Elijah Leavitt. Militia chased the British off of Grape Island and then marched as an angry mob to Leavitt’s Hingham home. Leavitt and his wife\, Ruth appeased the mob with rum and cake. On commemoration day\, we honor this history with ceremony\, a reenactment between the Hingham Militia Company and His Majesty’s 64th Regiment of Foot. Remarks\, and refreshments for all. Free and open to the public.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/hingham250-battle-of-grape-island-250th-anniversary-reenactment/
LOCATION:Hingham Bathing Beach\, Otis Street 95\, Hingham\, Massachusetts\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/HHS_BattleofGrapeIsland_2025_Social.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Hingham%2C Hingham Historical Society%2C Hingham Militia Company":MAILTO:info@hinghamhistorical.org
GEO:42.2470736;-70.8882637
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hingham Bathing Beach Otis Street 95 Hingham Massachusetts 02043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Otis Street 95:geo:-70.8882637,42.2470736
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112911
CREATED:20250324T141042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T191517Z
UID:10001193-1747573200-1747580400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Abigail Adams Birthplace Open Hours
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a guided tour during open hours at the Abigail Adams Birthplace on Sunday\, May 18\, 2025 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! \nFor more information\, please visit our website: https://abigailadamsbirthplace.org/
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/abigail-adams-birthplace-open-hours-2/
LOCATION:Abigail Adams Birthplace\, Norton Street 180\, Weymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02191\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Birthplace.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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112911
CREATED:20250501T135640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T135640Z
UID:10001401-1747573200-1747580400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Battle of Grape Island
DESCRIPTION:Witness the only local battle of the American Revolution! On May 21\, 1775\, a skirmish broke out on Grape Island\, then owned by Hingham loyalist Elijah Leavitt. To commemorate the 250th anniversary\, the Hingham Militia\, Wareham Militia\, and the 64th Light Infantry will reenact this pivotal moment. Ceremonial remarks\, historic narrative\, music\, and refreshments will be provided. Free.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/battle-of-grape-island/
LOCATION:Hingham Bathing Beach\, Otis Street 95\, Hingham\, Massachusetts\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Hingham%2C Hingham Historical Society%2C Hingham Militia Company":MAILTO:info@hinghamhistorical.org
GEO:42.2470736;-70.8882637
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hingham Bathing Beach Otis Street 95 Hingham Massachusetts 02043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Otis Street 95:geo:-70.8882637,42.2470736
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112911
CREATED:20250603T203952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T203952Z
UID:10001459-1749542400-1749574800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Plight of Loyalists in Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:It’s been said that history is written by the victors\, so it’s not surprising that the story of those loyal to the Crown in the American colonies is not as widely known as that of the Patriots. \nAs the drumbeat to independence grew louder\, Loyalists faced their Patriot neighbors’ scorn and also the agonizing decision of whether or not to flee their towns and homes. \nVarious historians have estimated that between 60\,000 and 100\,000 people fled the colonies by the time “America’s first civil war” ended. \nDr. Kerpelman will present a picture of how ordinary Massachusetts Loyalists and their Patriot neighbors interacted with one another during that fraught time between the 1750’s and the 1790’s. \nA brief tour of the 1699 Isaac Winslow House is included.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-plight-of-loyalists-in-massachusetts/2025-06-10/1/
LOCATION:1699 Isaac Winslow House\, 634 Careswell St\, Marshfield\, 02050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/images-1.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Winslow Hosue 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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112911
CREATED:20250603T203952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T203952Z
UID:10001460-1749551400-1749556800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Plight of Loyalists in Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:It’s been said that history is written by the victors\, so it’s not surprising that the story of those loyal to the Crown in the American colonies is not as widely known as that of the Patriots. \nAs the drumbeat to independence grew louder\, Loyalists faced their Patriot neighbors’ scorn and also the agonizing decision of whether or not to flee their towns and homes. \nVarious historians have estimated that between 60\,000 and 100\,000 people fled the colonies by the time “America’s first civil war” ended. \nDr. Kerpelman will present a picture of how ordinary Massachusetts Loyalists and their Patriot neighbors interacted with one another during that fraught time between the 1750’s and the 1790’s. \nA brief tour of the 1699 Isaac Winslow House is included.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-plight-of-loyalists-in-massachusetts/2025-06-10/2/
LOCATION:1699 Isaac Winslow House\, 634 Careswell St\, Marshfield\, 02050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/images-1.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Winslow Hosue 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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112911
CREATED:20250611T191304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T191304Z
UID:10001509-1750186800-1750194000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:“A STATE OF REBELLION” PART II: HONORING THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL
DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, June 17th\, at 7pm at the Adams Academy\, 8 Adams Street\, Quincy Historical Society will host the second part of a program exploring life in Braintree during the first pivotal months of the American Revolution. The City of Quincy’s Directory of Historic Heritage and Resources\, Bob Damon\, and Quincy Historical Society’s Executive Director Emeritus Ed Fitzgerald\, will be joined by New England Slavery Historian Kerima M. Lewis Ph.D to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill. \nDrawing from newly compiled archival records\, this program will follow local commanders like Captains Elihu Adams\, Silas Wild\, and Seth Turner and their men from the April 19th alarm to their deployments as Braintree’s “eight-months” companies at Prospect Hill and Fort No. 2 and their part in the preparations for the Battle of Bunker Hill. \nThe presentation will also uncover lesser-known events like the Grape Island skirmish and examine the deep tensions within the town—including documented loyalist families who stood on the other side of the conflict. With vivid eyewitness accounts\, such as Abigail Adams’s letters from the Braintree home front\, and detailed muster records from the Massachusetts Archives\, this program offers a richly detailed portrait of a Massachusetts coastal community at war. \nThis event\, part of the Historical Society’s ongoing celebrations of Quincy400\, is open to all and free to attend.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/a-state-of-rebellion-part-ii-honoring-the-250th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-bunker-hill/
LOCATION:Quincy Historical Society and Museum\, Adams Street 8\, Quincy\, Massachusetts\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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GEO:42.2538335;-71.0060417
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112911
CREATED:20250314T182659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T221926Z
UID:10001111-1751547600-1751554800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Revolutionary Plymouth 250: A Walking Tour of Revolutionary Plymouth
DESCRIPTION:Join local historian Joyce Poremski of the Plymouth Antiquarian Society for a guided walk through downtown Plymouth\, exploring the town’s Revolutionary War history\, key sites\, and the impact of the war on its citizens.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolutionary-plymouth-250-a-walking-tour-of-revolutionary-plymouth/
LOCATION:Spooner House Musuem\, North Street 27\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/452307300_888070170015416_5635444859997393496_n.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Plymouth Antiquarian Society":MAILTO:info@plymouthantiquarian.org
GEO:41.9575624;-70.663623
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112911
CREATED:20250609T192902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T192902Z
UID:10001472-1751720400-1751724000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Burial Hill Tour Series – Revolutionary Connections
DESCRIPTION:The Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum announce their continuing partnership in a free public tour series of Plymouth’s historic Burial Hill for the 2025 season. Each first Saturday of the month a thematic tour of the ancient burying ground will reveal facets of Plymouth’s evolving story over generations. This year honors the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with a series theme of “Revolutionary Connections.” Each monthly tour highlights the Revolutionary era in Plymouth with insights into South Shore connections to America’s contest for independence. Presenters include local historians and authors who share their expertise on a range of topics\, highlighting art\, history\, and culture atop the open-air history museum in the heart of downtown Plymouth\, Burial Hill. \nSevere weather may cancel tour. Stay up to date with us on our Facebook page and visit pilgrimhall.org or plymouthantiquarian.org for more information on the continuing Burial Hill tour series.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/burial-hill-tour-series-revolutionary-connections/2025-07-05/
LOCATION:Plymouth Burial Hill Cemetery\, Town Square 19\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Burial-Hill-Plymouth-Ted-Curtin.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Plymouth Antiquarian Society":MAILTO:info@plymouthantiquarian.org
GEO:41.9554698;-70.6649745
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Plymouth Burial Hill Cemetery Town Square 19 Plymouth Massachusetts 02360 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Town Square 19:geo:-70.6649745,41.9554698
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112911
CREATED:20250603T175644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T203909Z
UID:10001461-1751961600-1751994000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Loyalist Counter-Insurgency\, 1775: Rebel Nightmare\, British Opportunity?
DESCRIPTION:During the winter months of 1774-75\, two serious threats to “patriot” insurgency appeared in southeastern Massachusetts. In the rural towns of Marshfield and Freetown\, the militant activities of Loyalists\, coupled with British armed support\, suggested a promising strategy to disrupt colonial resistance from within. Could it have worked? The rebels apparently feared so . . . \nThe eruption of violence on the following April 19 put an end to any hopes General Gage may have had of Loyalist ascent in Massachusetts. But Professor Len Travers will argue in this presentation that\, for the three tense months preceding\, two Massachusetts communities offered the enticing possibility of an “Americanization” of the coming conflict. \nAdmission includes brief tour of the 1699 Isaac Winslow House
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-loyalist-counter-insurgency-1775-rebel-nightmare-british-opportunity/2025-07-08/1/
LOCATION:1699 Isaac Winslow House\, 634 Careswell St\, Marshfield\, 02050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/images-1-1.jpeg
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:20250708T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112911
CREATED:20250603T175644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T203909Z
UID:10001462-1751970600-1751976000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Loyalist Counter-Insurgency\, 1775: Rebel Nightmare\, British Opportunity?
DESCRIPTION:During the winter months of 1774-75\, two serious threats to “patriot” insurgency appeared in southeastern Massachusetts. In the rural towns of Marshfield and Freetown\, the militant activities of Loyalists\, coupled with British armed support\, suggested a promising strategy to disrupt colonial resistance from within. Could it have worked? The rebels apparently feared so . . . \nThe eruption of violence on the following April 19 put an end to any hopes General Gage may have had of Loyalist ascent in Massachusetts. But Professor Len Travers will argue in this presentation that\, for the three tense months preceding\, two Massachusetts communities offered the enticing possibility of an “Americanization” of the coming conflict. \nAdmission includes brief tour of the 1699 Isaac Winslow House
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-loyalist-counter-insurgency-1775-rebel-nightmare-british-opportunity/2025-07-08/2/
LOCATION:1699 Isaac Winslow House\, 634 Careswell St\, Marshfield\, 02050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/images-1-1.jpeg
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112911
CREATED:20250604T145657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T145657Z
UID:10001465-1753012800-1753027200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Joshua Winslow: Out of the Frying Pan into the Fire...
DESCRIPTION:Joshua Winslow: merchant\, shipowner\, and soldier\, lived in the Isaac Winslow House from 1773 to 1780. As a Loyalist\, he was one of the six East India Tea consignees responsible for selling tea in Boston. Encounter him today\, as depicted by Michael Lepage.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/joshua-winslow-out-of-the-frying-pan-into-the-fire/
LOCATION:1699 Isaac Winslow House\, 634 Careswell St\, Marshfield\, 02050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary,Event,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Colonial-Reenactment.jpg
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:20250720T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112911
CREATED:20250715T183515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T183515Z
UID:10001525-1753016400-1753023600@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-2/
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-1.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:20250802T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112911
CREATED:20250609T192902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T192902Z
UID:10001473-1754139600-1754143200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Burial Hill Tour Series – Revolutionary Connections
DESCRIPTION:The Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum announce their continuing partnership in a free public tour series of Plymouth’s historic Burial Hill for the 2025 season. Each first Saturday of the month a thematic tour of the ancient burying ground will reveal facets of Plymouth’s evolving story over generations. This year honors the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with a series theme of “Revolutionary Connections.” Each monthly tour highlights the Revolutionary era in Plymouth with insights into South Shore connections to America’s contest for independence. Presenters include local historians and authors who share their expertise on a range of topics\, highlighting art\, history\, and culture atop the open-air history museum in the heart of downtown Plymouth\, Burial Hill. \nSevere weather may cancel tour. Stay up to date with us on our Facebook page and visit pilgrimhall.org or plymouthantiquarian.org for more information on the continuing Burial Hill tour series.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/burial-hill-tour-series-revolutionary-connections/2025-08-02/
LOCATION:Plymouth Burial Hill Cemetery\, Town Square 19\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Burial-Hill-Plymouth-Ted-Curtin.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Plymouth Antiquarian Society":MAILTO:info@plymouthantiquarian.org
GEO:41.9554698;-70.6649745
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Plymouth Burial Hill Cemetery Town Square 19 Plymouth Massachusetts 02360 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Town Square 19:geo:-70.6649745,41.9554698
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T143000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112911
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
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112911
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:20250906T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112911
CREATED:20250609T192902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T192902Z
UID:10001474-1757163600-1757167200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Burial Hill Tour Series – Revolutionary Connections
DESCRIPTION:The Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum announce their continuing partnership in a free public tour series of Plymouth’s historic Burial Hill for the 2025 season. Each first Saturday of the month a thematic tour of the ancient burying ground will reveal facets of Plymouth’s evolving story over generations. This year honors the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with a series theme of “Revolutionary Connections.” Each monthly tour highlights the Revolutionary era in Plymouth with insights into South Shore connections to America’s contest for independence. Presenters include local historians and authors who share their expertise on a range of topics\, highlighting art\, history\, and culture atop the open-air history museum in the heart of downtown Plymouth\, Burial Hill. \nSevere weather may cancel tour. Stay up to date with us on our Facebook page and visit pilgrimhall.org or plymouthantiquarian.org for more information on the continuing Burial Hill tour series.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/burial-hill-tour-series-revolutionary-connections/2025-09-06/
LOCATION:Plymouth Burial Hill Cemetery\, Town Square 19\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Burial-Hill-Plymouth-Ted-Curtin.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Plymouth Antiquarian Society":MAILTO:info@plymouthantiquarian.org
GEO:41.9554698;-70.6649745
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Plymouth Burial Hill Cemetery Town Square 19 Plymouth Massachusetts 02360 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Town Square 19:geo:-70.6649745,41.9554698
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112911
CREATED:20250908T181609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T181609Z
UID:10003798-1757854800-1757858400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:(Bitter)sweet History: 18th Century Chocolate & the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique and engaging presentation by historian and educator Michele Gabrielson\, exploring the remarkable role that chocolate played in the events leading up to the American Revolution. Michele will guide you on a journey from “bean to beverage\,” using authentic 18th-century objects. This program also celebrates Hannah Jackson\, the first resident of our Spooner House\, who brewed and sold chocolate from the home in the mid-18th century. A sampling of colonial-style chocolate\, similar to what would have been enjoyed by Plymoutheans in Hannah Jackson’s time\, will be offered to enhance the experience.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/bittersweet-history-18th-century-chocolate-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Hedge House Museum\, 126 Water Street\, Plymouth\, MA\, 02360
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Michele-Chocolate-program.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Plymouth Antiquarian Society":MAILTO:info@plymouthantiquarian.org
GEO:41.9601816;-70.6674581
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hedge House Museum 126 Water Street Plymouth MA 02360;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=126 Water Street:geo:-70.6674581,41.9601816
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112911
CREATED:20250715T183751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T183751Z
UID:10001527-1758459600-1758466800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Open Hours at the Abigail Adams Birthplace
DESCRIPTION:Open Hours at the Abigail Adams Birthplace continue! 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-3/
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-3.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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271219
DTSTAMP:20260505T112911
CREATED:20251017T175135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T141338Z
UID:10003879-1759276800-1829174399@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Witness: Hingham in the Age of Revolution
DESCRIPTION:As the Nation marks 250 years of independence\, Witness: Hingham in the Age of Revolution explores how one New England town experienced the ideas\, contradictions\, and upheavals of the American Revolution. Through the lives of Hingham’s residents– white and Black\, free and enslaved– this immersive new exhibit traces the ups & downs forging of a nation.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/witness-hingham-in-the-age-of-revolution-2/
LOCATION:Hingham Heritage Museum\, Main Street 34\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Commemoration,Exhibit,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/WITNESS-Hingham-in-the-Age-of-Revolution-2.jpg
GEO:42.2418694;-70.8884264
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hingham Heritage Museum Main Street 34 Hingham MA 02043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 34:geo:-70.8884264,42.2418694
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112911
CREATED:20251017T204247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T204247Z
UID:10003873-1759343400-1759347000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:History Happens in Graphic Novels: Artist’s Talk
DESCRIPTION:With the New Bedford Free Public Library\nMelissa “Sawhand” Philley\, graphic artist and illustrator gives a talk about her latest graphic novel: Quaker\, Whaler\, Traitor\, Spy! The Trials of William Rotch\, an artistic collaboration with history professor\, Dr. Sarah Crabtree. This talk will include an artist-led activity and other fun games. This is taking place at the New Bedford Free Public Library \nThis talk is a part of the project titled\, “America’s 250th: Unraveling the Revolutionary Journey of William Rotch Sr.”. The project explores a new historical graphic novel about the life of William Rotch Sr.\, penned by Dr. Sarah Crabtree and illustrated by Melissa Philley\, through a series of programs and an exhibition of about 20 artworks from the book\, opening at the RJD on November 20. It is funded by Eastern National\, a non-profit partner of the National Park Service
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/history-happens-in-graphic-novels-artists-talk/
LOCATION:New Bedford Free Public Library\, Pleasant Street 613\, New Bedford\, Massachusetts\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Untitled-design.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The Rotch-Jones-Duff House &amp%3B Garden Museum":MAILTO:lpothier@rjdmuseum.org
GEO:41.6350223;-70.9275122
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=New Bedford Free Public Library Pleasant Street 613 New Bedford Massachusetts 02740 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Pleasant Street 613:geo:-70.9275122,41.6350223
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112911
CREATED:20250609T192902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T192902Z
UID:10001475-1759582800-1759586400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Burial Hill Tour Series – Revolutionary Connections
DESCRIPTION:The Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum announce their continuing partnership in a free public tour series of Plymouth’s historic Burial Hill for the 2025 season. Each first Saturday of the month a thematic tour of the ancient burying ground will reveal facets of Plymouth’s evolving story over generations. This year honors the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with a series theme of “Revolutionary Connections.” Each monthly tour highlights the Revolutionary era in Plymouth with insights into South Shore connections to America’s contest for independence. Presenters include local historians and authors who share their expertise on a range of topics\, highlighting art\, history\, and culture atop the open-air history museum in the heart of downtown Plymouth\, Burial Hill. \nSevere weather may cancel tour. Stay up to date with us on our Facebook page and visit pilgrimhall.org or plymouthantiquarian.org for more information on the continuing Burial Hill tour series.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/burial-hill-tour-series-revolutionary-connections/2025-10-04/
LOCATION:Plymouth Burial Hill Cemetery\, Town Square 19\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Burial-Hill-Plymouth-Ted-Curtin.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Plymouth Antiquarian Society":MAILTO:info@plymouthantiquarian.org
GEO:41.9554698;-70.6649745
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Plymouth Burial Hill Cemetery Town Square 19 Plymouth Massachusetts 02360 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Town Square 19:geo:-70.6649745,41.9554698
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T163000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112911
CREATED:20250908T183409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T183409Z
UID:10003799-1760175000-1760200200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Revolutionary Voices
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous People’s Day: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Free with museum admission. Enjoy special programs on Wampanoag history from 10 am to 2 pm\, free with general Museum admission; see documents of Indigenous soldiers in the American Revolution and participate in a range of family activities!\nRevolutionary Voices: A Benefit Performance for Pilgrim Hall – 6 – 8:30pm. Don’t miss Revolutionary Voices: Plymouth Debates Liberty & Loyalists\, an original play in one act by Patrick T.J. Browne. This riveting dramatization of Plymouth’s deliberations during the escalating tensions of the American Revolution is based on authentic records and features commentary from Mercy Otis Warren\, a trailblazing political thinker during an extraordinary era of change\, portrayed by Michelle Gabrielson of the Mercy Otis Warren Society. Enjoy a Q&A with play’s creator\, Dr. Browne\, and acclaimed Warren biographer Nancy Rubin Stuart following the performance. TICKETS: $75 pp. Light refreshments & cash bar; reservations required. \nThis benefit event includes an Adopt and Artifactsilent auction to help conserve and exhibit objects owned by Mercy Otis Warren\, including her exquisitely wrought needlework card table\, and items associated with Wampanoag activist Zerviah Gould Mitchell\, including fragile manuscript records of Indigenous soldiers in the Revolutionary War.\nPRESENTED WITH THE PLYMOUTH ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY & THE MERCY OTIS WARREN SOCIETY\nFor more information\, contact development@pilgrimhall.org\, (508) 746 –1620\, ext. 3
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolutionary-voices/
LOCATION:Pilgrim Hall Museum\, Court Street 75\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Drama,Event,Exhibit,Indigenous History,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Pilgrim-Hall-Museum-family-roots-documents.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Plymouth Antiquarian Society":MAILTO:info@plymouthantiquarian.org
GEO:41.9590472;-70.6680447
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Pilgrim Hall Museum Court Street 75 Plymouth Massachusetts 02360 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Court Street 75:geo:-70.6680447,41.9590472
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T112911
CREATED:20251022T210207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T210207Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate US Navy 250th Birthday & President Adams onboard Quincy's Museum Ship USS Salem
DESCRIPTION:The United States.08. Naval Shipbuilding Museum is celebrating US Navy 250th Birthday onboard USS Salem on Saturday\, October 11 and Sunday\, October 12. The museum will be open from 10am – 4pm and is offering free admission for US Navy Active Duty & Veterans. Quincy has a rich shipbuilding and military history. The Salem’s Volunteer Crew will “dress ship” Saturday\, weather permitting and render boarding honors to all Naval Service members both days in honor of this special occasion. \nSpecial tour information will also recognize John Adams legacy over the Navy’s birthday weekend. Quincy is the proud hometown of 2nd US President John Adams. On 5 October 1775\, Congress created the first of a series of committees to study naval matters. From that time onward throughout his career Adams championed the establishment and strengthening of an American Navy. He was so active and effective in forwarding the nation’s naval interests that he is often called “the Father of the Navy”. \nJohn Adams re-enactor Michael LePage will be onboard Saturday greeting visitors. Hear from John Adams himself as he discusses his earliest beginnings in Braintree through his days as delegate of the Continental Congress and foreign ambassador. Hear his opinions of his contemporaries and how he longs to be home with his “dearest friend\,” Abigail\, and their children. Mr. Adams’ singular wit is appealing to children and adults!\nThe 3-5-0 Girls will bring their “Remember the Ladies” Exhibit onboard Saturday as they celebrate 250 years of women serving alongside and in the Navy; as women did contribute significantly to the military throughout American history.\nInternationally acclaimed The Johnson Girls will perform Saturday from 1:30-2:30pm. They have been recognized as a force on the folk and maritime music scene for the past 27 years as the leading all-woman\, a cappella maritime group in the world.\nUSNSM is a sub-grant recipient of Discover Quincy’s Massachusetts 250 grant funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism. General admission is $12-15. USNSM participates in the Massachusetts Cultural Council Card to Culture Program offering $5 admission for Massachusetts residents who show their Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)\, Healthcare Connector\, or Women\, Infant\, Children (WIC) card.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/celebrate-us-navy-250th-birthday-president-adams-onboard-quincys-museum-ship-uss-salem/2025-10-11/
LOCATION:United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum\, South Street 549\, Quincy\, Massachusetts\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Exhibit
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