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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:20250906T093000
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SUMMARY:The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings
DESCRIPTION:1776 was more than a turning point; it marked the birth of a new world order. A bold line was drawn as ordinary people made extraordinary decisions\, declaring independence from the most powerful empire on earth. Driven by youthful fire\, they believed in the promise of liberty more than they feared the cost of pursuing it.\nHistoric Beverly proudly presents The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings\, a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition of artworks commissioned to illustrate Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Sr.’s landmark book.\nThese paintings are featured in Ken Burns’ upcoming documentary The American Revolution. The exhibit will be on display at the Cabot House from September 6\, 2025 to July 4\, 2026. Tickets are free and open to the public.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-american-revolution-a-story-of-the-war-in-28-paintings/
LOCATION:Historic Beverlys Cabot House\, 117 Cabot Street\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T093000
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SUMMARY:The Continental Arsenal at Springfield Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Established by General George Washington and General Henry Knox in 1777\, the Continental Arsenal at Springfield was a critical part of the supply network for the fledgling Continental Army. The enlisted men and officers assigned there fabricated and supplied all manner of military supplies throughout the Revolutionary War. Explore rarely seen collections and historic documents to learn why Henry Knox called this place “one of the most proper spots in America on every account.”
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-continental-arsenal-at-springfield-exhibit/
LOCATION:Springfield Armory National Historic Site\, One Armory Square\, Springfield\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T170000
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SUMMARY:Paginations: Back Bay to the Berkshires: Celebrating 250 Years of Art in Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Back Bay to the Berkshires: Celebrating 250 Years of Art in Massachusetts looks at some of the artists and artistic innovations associated with the Bay State through their relationship with book illustration\, printing\, and publishing. This display is held in conjunction with MA250 (a celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and the start of the American Revolution) and highlights the revolutionary spirit upon which the state was founded. \nThis display\, free and open to the public\, is drawn from the Clark Art Institute library’s collections and curated by library staff. \nAn Island Garden\, Boston\, Houghton Mifflin\, 1894. Celia Thaxter\, author\, Childe Hassam (born Dorchester\, Massachusetts)\, illustrator \nOpen 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. \nAdmission is always free for members\, students with ID. And children (under 12). General admission is $20.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/paginations-back-bay-to-the-berkshires-celebrating-250-years-of-art-in-massachusetts/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T080000
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SUMMARY:ALICE FAITH WILLARD: ARTIST\, TEACHER & PIONEER - A Retrospective Exhibition of the artwork of Alice Faith Willard
DESCRIPTION:Opening reception with a presentation about the artist. \nThe Longmeadow Historical Society is proud to announce a retrospective exhibition of the art works of Alice Faith Willard (1866-1946)\, during the month of October 2025. Alice Willard was the first art teacher in the Longmeadow Schools\, implementing the Massachusetts Drawing Act of 1870 based on her training at the Massachusetts Normal Art School (now MassArt). She extended her leadership to Springfield\, East Longmeadow\, Hampden\, Ludlow\, and Wilbraham. Once established as an artist and teacher\, she went on to study with William Merritt Chase at the Shinnecock Art Colony on Long Island\, NY in 1897. \nThe retrospective is sponsored by the Longmeadow Historical Society in cooperation with the Richard Salter Storrs Library. It includes watercolors\, oils\, pencil and charcoal sketches and drawings\, gel prints\, and miscellaneous personal items. In 1999 and again in 2025\, family members donated the majority of her known pieces of artwork to the Longmeadow Historical Society. Researched and curated by Historical Society board member Robert Abel\, “Alice Faith Willard: Artist\, Teacher\, and Pioneer” is the first public exhibition of Willard’s works since her death almost 80 years ago.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/alice-faith-willard-artist-teacher-pioneer-a-retrospective-exhibition-of-the-artwork-of-alice-faith-willard/2025-10-07/1/
LOCATION:Richard Salter Storrs Library\, 693 Longmeadow Street\, Longmeadow\, MA\, 01106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T013803
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SUMMARY:ALICE FAITH WILLARD: ARTIST\, TEACHER & PIONEER - A Retrospective Exhibition of the artwork of Alice Faith Willard
DESCRIPTION:Opening reception with a presentation about the artist. \nThe Longmeadow Historical Society is proud to announce a retrospective exhibition of the art works of Alice Faith Willard (1866-1946)\, during the month of October 2025. Alice Willard was the first art teacher in the Longmeadow Schools\, implementing the Massachusetts Drawing Act of 1870 based on her training at the Massachusetts Normal Art School (now MassArt). She extended her leadership to Springfield\, East Longmeadow\, Hampden\, Ludlow\, and Wilbraham. Once established as an artist and teacher\, she went on to study with William Merritt Chase at the Shinnecock Art Colony on Long Island\, NY in 1897. \nThe retrospective is sponsored by the Longmeadow Historical Society in cooperation with the Richard Salter Storrs Library. It includes watercolors\, oils\, pencil and charcoal sketches and drawings\, gel prints\, and miscellaneous personal items. In 1999 and again in 2025\, family members donated the majority of her known pieces of artwork to the Longmeadow Historical Society. Researched and curated by Historical Society board member Robert Abel\, “Alice Faith Willard: Artist\, Teacher\, and Pioneer” is the first public exhibition of Willard’s works since her death almost 80 years ago.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/alice-faith-willard-artist-teacher-pioneer-a-retrospective-exhibition-of-the-artwork-of-alice-faith-willard/2025-10-07/2/
LOCATION:Richard Salter Storrs Library\, 693 Longmeadow Street\, Longmeadow\, MA\, 01106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T170000
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SUMMARY:Hannah vs Nautilus — 3 Special Sails this October!
DESCRIPTION:October marks the 250th anniversary of the battle between General George Washington’s hired vessel HANNAH and HMS NAUTILUS. This Oct. 9 and 10\, FAME will sail FAME into the waters where the battle was fought and Capt. Mike Rutstein will talk us through every step of the historic encounter. He’ll also cover the aftermath of the battle\, the differing historical accounts\, and finally the efforts to replicate HANNAH which led\, indirectly\, to the building of FAME. \nTickets are $75 and are available only at schoonerfame.com! \nhttps://www.schoonerfame.com/sailing-tours
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/hannah-vs-nautilus-3-special-sails-this-october/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T013803
CREATED:20250909T141654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T141654Z
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SUMMARY:Hannah vs HMS Nautilus — 250th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:3 Special Sails coming this October!\nOctober 10 marks the 250th anniversary of the battle between George Washington’s hired vessel HANNAH and HMS NAUTILUS. \nThis October 9 and 10\, Capt. Mike Rutstein will sail FAME into the waters where the battle was fought and talk us through every step of the historic encounter. He’ll also cover the aftermath of the battle\, the widely differing historical accounts\, and the efforts to replicate HANNAH which led\, indirectly\, to the building of FAME in 2003. \nOctober 9 at 3 pm\nOctober 10 at 1 pm\nOctober 10 at 3 pm
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/hannah-vs-hms-nautilus-250th-anniversary/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T013803
CREATED:20251008T141840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T141840Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate US Navy 250th Birthday Onboard USS Salem This Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Special tour information will also recognize John Adams legacy over the Navy’s birthday weekend.  USNSM is a sub-grant recipient of Discover Quincy’s Massachusetts 250 grant funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/celebrate-us-navy-250th-birthday-onboard-uss-salem-this-weekend/
LOCATION:United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum\, South Street 549\, Quincy\, Massachusetts\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T163000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T130000
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SUMMARY:Calling All Kids\, Patriots And Sailors: Revolutionary Summer Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:FREE outdoor and indoor activities for kids all summer long \nBuilding on the success of the Road to Revolution partnership programs\, each Saturday from now until the end of September\, the museum will host children’s outdoor and indoor programming. The hugely successful Discovery Center experience will extend out onto the lawn with 15 new activity stations. Rolling River Printmakers of New England will partner this week with an activity station to make prints. A rideable dolphin and elephant\, courtesy of local sculptor Jeff Briggs\, along with a bouncy castle\, pirate boat with water guns\, plus water\, sand and craft tables await. \nThis free program runs from 10 am to 1 pm thanks to generous sponsorship from the Institution for Savings and the Local Cultural Council. \nLooking ahead\, in September\, the museum is pleased to partner with Imagine Studios on a fascinating project to burn and carve out of a pine log and shape into a 20 foot long mishoon (dugout canoe) using traditional methods. Led by Imagine Studios\, Darius Coombs of the Mashpee Wampanoag and Jonathan Petty of the Aquinnah Wampanoag will carve over successive weekends. Sponsored by the New England Foundation for the Arts\, and with in-kind support from New England Development\, the goal is to launch on Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 11. \nWe hope you can join us.–James
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/calling-all-kids-patriots-and-sailors-revolutionary-summer-saturdays-2/2025-10-11/
LOCATION:Custom House Maritime Museum\, Water Street 25\, Newburyport\, Massachusetts\, 01950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T013803
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T210134Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate US Navy 250th Birthday & President Adams Onboard USS Salem This Weekend
DESCRIPTION:On 5 October 1775\, Congress created the first of a series of committees to study naval matters. From that time onward throughout his career\, John Adams championed the establishment and strengthening of an American Navy. USNSM will have special tour information\, exhibits and entertainment onboard USS Salem.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/celebrate-us-navy-250th-birthday-president-adams-onboard-uss-salem-this-weekend/2025-10-11/
LOCATION:United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum\, South Street 549\, Quincy\, Massachusetts\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T100000
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CREATED:20251022T210134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T210134Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate US Navy 250th Birthday & President Adams Onboard USS Salem This Weekend
DESCRIPTION:On 5 October 1775\, Congress created the first of a series of committees to study naval matters. From that time onward throughout his career\, John Adams championed the establishment and strengthening of an American Navy. USNSM will have special tour information\, exhibits and entertainment onboard USS Salem.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/celebrate-us-navy-250th-birthday-president-adams-onboard-uss-salem-this-weekend/2025-10-12/
LOCATION:United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum\, South Street 549\, Quincy\, Massachusetts\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum":MAILTO:info@uss-salem.org
GEO:42.2397983;-70.9758557
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T013803
CREATED:20251022T210207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T210207Z
UID:10003892-1760263200-1760284800@massachusetts250.org
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/2025-10-12/
LOCATION:United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum\, South Street 549\, Quincy\, Massachusetts\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Exhibit
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GEO:42.2397983;-70.9758557
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T013803
CREATED:20250122T211037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T193551Z
UID:10000424-1760274000-1760281200@massachusetts250.org
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-2025/2025-10-12/
LOCATION:Golden Ball Tavern Museum\, Boston Post Road 662\, Weston\, Massachusetts\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Golden Ball Tavern Museum":MAILTO:gbtmuseum@gmail.com
GEO:42.365745;-71.309473
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T013803
CREATED:20250722T170627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T133534Z
UID:10001825-1760342400-1760374800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing
DESCRIPTION:Haverhill’s Museum of Printing this summer is featuring broadsides\, essentially posters\, created by local artists to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the “Shot Heard Round the World.”\n“Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing” run through Aug. 30. The exhibition draws inspiration from broadsides that were generated at the beginning of the American Revolution. Just as in 1775\, the contemporary broadsides urge viewers to “awake\, rise\, act.”\nArtists featured include\, Sandra Cardillo\, Megan Cascella\, Barbara Corrigan\, Renee Covalucci\, Deborah Epstein\, Elissa Freud\, Gail Hansen\, Sharon Hayes\, Rebekah Lord Gardiner\, Steve Murakishi\, Susan Murie\, Marie Nolan\, Charles Norris\, Andrew Palladino\, Molly Paul\, Kelli Sacher\, Laurie Sheffield\, Liz Shepherd and Saskia Van Vactor.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/awake-rise-act-contemporary-broadsides-at-the-museum-of-printing/2025-10-13/
LOCATION:Museum of Printing\, 15 Thornton Ave\, Haverhill\, MA\, 01832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Printing":MAILTO:nancy@northofboston.org
GEO:42.7727864;-71.1209326
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Printing 15 Thornton Ave Haverhill MA 01832 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15 Thornton Ave:geo:-71.1209326,42.7727864
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T134500
DTSTAMP:20260429T013803
CREATED:20250911T182509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T182520Z
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SUMMARY:Paul Revere & Friends™
DESCRIPTION:National Award-Winning Musical Ventriloquist Kevin Driscoll to Perform Paul Revere & Friends™ Edutainment Program in Canton for Massachusetts 250th Anniversary \nCANTON\, MA — The Department of Elder and Human Services is proud to present Boston’s own Kevin Driscoll\, nationally recognized musical ventriloquist\, in a special performance of his acclaimed Paul Revere & Friends™ program. This interactive\, family-friendly show will take place on Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, at 1:00 PM at the Department of Elder and Human Services\, 500 Pleasant Street\, Canton\, MA. \nDriscoll’s Paul Revere & Friends™ is an entertaining and educational program celebrating the 250th anniversary of Massachusetts’ Revolutionary legacy. \nFeaturing a historical twist\, Driscoll combines music\, ventriloquism\, and American history to bring the story of Paul Revere to life in a fun and memorable way. Joining Kevin on stage are his whimsical puppet companions – including Doug the Talking Dog\, who may or may not have accompanied Paul Revere on his legendary midnight ride. While there’s no historical proof Revere had a talking dog\, if he did\, “Doug” would be just the kind of clever\, canine sidekick to howl along the way! \nThis engaging performance is perfect for history lovers\, families\, and anyone looking to celebrate Massachusetts’ rich Revolutionary history with a smile. \nEvent Details:\n📅 Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\n🕐 1:00 PM\n📍 Department of Elder and Human Services\n500 Pleasant Street\, Canton\, MA 02021\nFree Admission. All are welcome!\nFor more information\, please contact:\nDonna Porcello\nProgram Coordinator\nDepartment of Elder and Human Services\n📞 781.828.1323\nKevin Driscoll\nDriscollProductions.com\n22 Driscoll Drive Framingham\, MA 01701\nWe Help People Laugh™\n📞 617-901-6232
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/paul-revere-friends-2/
LOCATION:Department of Elder and Human Services\, Pleasant Street 500\, Canton\, Massachusetts\, 02021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Donna Porcello%2C Program Coordinator - Canton Dept. of Elder &amp%3B Human Services":MAILTO:dporcello@town.canton.ma.us
GEO:42.1605976;-71.1308797
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Department of Elder and Human Services Pleasant Street 500 Canton Massachusetts 02021 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Pleasant Street 500:geo:-71.1308797,42.1605976
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T013803
CREATED:20250930T220312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T220312Z
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SUMMARY:" 'Within the compass of good citizens:' Paul Revere’s Masonic Journey"
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on October 16\, 2025\, at 6 PM\, for ” ‘Within the compass of good citizens:’ Paul Revere’s Masonic Journey” with Steven C. Bullock\, Professor of History at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. \nFrom the son of an immigrant to speaking beside the governor on Beacon Hill\, Paul Revere traveled far in his extraordinary life. His membership in the Freemasons played an important role in that journey. This talk will consider how the fraternal order fit into Revere’s life—and into the development of Boston and the new nation. \nThis lecture\, part of our 50th anniversary programming\, is produced in partnership with the Paul Revere House. It will take place in person at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library and will be live streamed by local community access partner LexMedia.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/within-the-compass-of-good-citizens-paul-reveres-masonic-journey/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Rite Masonic Museum &amp%3B Library":MAILTO:info@srmml.org
GEO:42.4367685;-71.2141633
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library 33 Marrett Road Lexington MA 02421 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=33 Marrett Road:geo:-71.2141633,42.4367685
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T013803
CREATED:20250714T172224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T143527Z
UID:10001893-1760781600-1760792400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Calling All Kids\, Patriots And Sailors: Revolutionary Summer Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:FREE outdoor and indoor activities for kids all summer long \nBuilding on the success of the Road to Revolution partnership programs\, each Saturday from now until the end of September\, the museum will host children’s outdoor and indoor programming. The hugely successful Discovery Center experience will extend out onto the lawn with 15 new activity stations. Rolling River Printmakers of New England will partner this week with an activity station to make prints. A rideable dolphin and elephant\, courtesy of local sculptor Jeff Briggs\, along with a bouncy castle\, pirate boat with water guns\, plus water\, sand and craft tables await. \nThis free program runs from 10 am to 1 pm thanks to generous sponsorship from the Institution for Savings and the Local Cultural Council. \nLooking ahead\, in September\, the museum is pleased to partner with Imagine Studios on a fascinating project to burn and carve out of a pine log and shape into a 20 foot long mishoon (dugout canoe) using traditional methods. Led by Imagine Studios\, Darius Coombs of the Mashpee Wampanoag and Jonathan Petty of the Aquinnah Wampanoag will carve over successive weekends. Sponsored by the New England Foundation for the Arts\, and with in-kind support from New England Development\, the goal is to launch on Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 11. \nWe hope you can join us.–James
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/calling-all-kids-patriots-and-sailors-revolutionary-summer-saturdays-2/2025-10-18/
LOCATION:Custom House Maritime Museum\, Water Street 25\, Newburyport\, Massachusetts\, 01950\, United States
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GEO:42.8120091;-70.8681916
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Custom House Maritime Museum Water Street 25 Newburyport Massachusetts 01950 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Water Street 25:geo:-70.8681916,42.8120091
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T013803
CREATED:20250915T134202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T221445Z
UID:10003858-1760781600-1760803200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Liberty and Union Day
DESCRIPTION:​Liberty & Union Day is an annual event that celebrates Taunton\, Massachusetts’ rich history and culture. We commemorate the events of October 1774\, when our community became one of the first in the American colonies to raise a flag in opposition to British rule. That flag – the “Liberty and Union” flag – flies proudly over our city to this day. \nHosted by the Old Colony History Museum\, the day features what life was like in 1774 through a variety of local colonial crafter demonstrations\, Continental and British reenactors\, live music\, delicious food\, as well as plenty of family-friendly activities. \nEnjoy the beauty of fall in New England and the hospitality of the Taunton community while we celebrate our local contribution to the American Revolution.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/liberty-union-day/
LOCATION:Old Colony History Museum\, 6 Church Green\, Taunton\, MA\, 02780\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Colony History Museum":MAILTO:info@oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org
GEO:41.9015851;-71.0890837
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Colony History Museum 6 Church Green Taunton MA 02780 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6 Church Green:geo:-71.0890837,41.9015851
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T013803
CREATED:20250915T134236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T221407Z
UID:10003859-1760796000-1760803200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Meet Ghosts of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Blandford\, Massachusetts\, is a small town with a big history rooted in the American Revolution in unexpected ways. See and hear its stories come alive from a dispatcher running clandestine operations for the military while still serving patrons at the family tavern to a selectman who secretly participated in the Boston Tea Party and more. \nGuests will be on their feet for about an hour as they tour the cemetery and meet a colorful cast of Blandford characters. Bring something to sit on if you like. FREE donuts and cider will follow at the Blandford Historical Society across the street from the cemetery. The walk will take place rain or shine (except for severe weather) so bring an umbrella if rain is forecasted. In the event of severe weather\, cancellation will be posted at blandfordhistoricalsociety.org by noon. This event is FREE – no need to sign up\, just come and enjoy the local lore!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/meet-ghosts-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Blandford Historical Society\, North Street 1\, Blandford\, Massachusetts\, 01008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors,Reenactment,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Blandford Historical Society":MAILTO:wendy@ironblender.com
GEO:42.1812085;-72.9291211
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Blandford Historical Society North Street 1 Blandford Massachusetts 01008 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=North Street 1:geo:-72.9291211,42.1812085
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T220000
DTSTAMP:20260429T013803
CREATED:20250902T182042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T182042Z
UID:10003808-1760814000-1760824800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Save the Date for Tavern Night at The Old Ordinary
DESCRIPTION:Join friends and neighbors under the tent at the Old Ordinary for an evening of live music\, beer\, light bites\, and craft cocktails in an extraordinary setting! Tavern Night is the Society’s largest fundraiser of the year\, directly supporting our mission to collect\, preserve\, and promote Hingham’s historic heritage. Funds raised from the event will help to support the expansion of the number of schoolchildren and visitors learning American history through the lens of Hingham. Stay tuned to social media and our website for ticket information.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/save-the-date-for-tavern-night-at-the-old-ordinary/
LOCATION:MA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T020000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T013803
CREATED:20251017T175638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T175638Z
UID:10003877-1760839200-1760893200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Ipswich: The Revolution Continues
DESCRIPTION:An Afternoon of Revolutionary Ipswich History with four vignettes at the Ipswich Museum and the Whipple House in Historic Ipswich\, Massachusetts. \n2:00 – 2:30 pm: Encore presentation of “Within These Walls” on the Heard House\, Ipswich Museum grounds. For 200 years\, a Georgian-style\, timber-framed house stood at the corner of Elm and County Streets in Ipswich. Today\, the house is the centerpiece of “Within These Walls” at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. \n2:30 pm: “Ipswich\, the Birthplace of American Independence” at the Whipple House. In 1687\, the Crown-appointed governor Sir Edmond Andros instituted a new\, arbitrary tax without consulting the General Court. The Rev. John Wise of Chebacco Parish organized a swift resistance\, resulting in the arrest of the town’s leaders. \n2:45 pm -3:00 pm: “Jenny Slew\, I am here”. Jenny Slew is believed to have been the first person held as a slave to be granted freedom through trial by jury. \n3pm – 3:30 pm: The Revolutionary War letters of Joseph and Sarah Hodgkins on the Whipple House grounds. Throughout the Revolutionary War\, Lieutenant Joseph Hogkins maintained an ongoing correspondence by mail with his wife\, Sarah Perkins Hodgkins. Their exchange of letters conveyed news from the front and the Ipswich community during the war.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/ipswich-the-revolution-continues/
LOCATION:Ipswich Museum\, 54 South Main Street\, Ipswich\, MA\, 01938\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Ipswich":MAILTO:kerrieb@ipswichma.gov
GEO:42.6771456;-70.8361042
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Ipswich Museum 54 South Main Street Ipswich MA 01938 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=54 South Main Street:geo:-70.8361042,42.6771456
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T013804
CREATED:20251017T175226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T141447Z
UID:10003878-1760882400-1760889600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Revolution in Print
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the origins of printmaking and the role printing played during the Revolutionary War\, from Printmaker and Living History Presenter\, Andy Volpe. Witness a demonstration on a replica printing press and step back in time to learn how revolutionary ideas spread through the colonies.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolution-in-print/
LOCATION:Thacher Hall\, Main Street 266\, Yarmouth\, MA\, 02675\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Historical Society of Old Yarmouth":MAILTO:info@hsoy.org
GEO:41.7060344;-70.2437005
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Thacher Hall Main Street 266 Yarmouth MA 02675 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 266:geo:-70.2437005,41.7060344
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T013804
CREATED:20250722T170627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T133534Z
UID:10001826-1760947200-1760979600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing
DESCRIPTION:Haverhill’s Museum of Printing this summer is featuring broadsides\, essentially posters\, created by local artists to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the “Shot Heard Round the World.”\n“Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing” run through Aug. 30. The exhibition draws inspiration from broadsides that were generated at the beginning of the American Revolution. Just as in 1775\, the contemporary broadsides urge viewers to “awake\, rise\, act.”\nArtists featured include\, Sandra Cardillo\, Megan Cascella\, Barbara Corrigan\, Renee Covalucci\, Deborah Epstein\, Elissa Freud\, Gail Hansen\, Sharon Hayes\, Rebekah Lord Gardiner\, Steve Murakishi\, Susan Murie\, Marie Nolan\, Charles Norris\, Andrew Palladino\, Molly Paul\, Kelli Sacher\, Laurie Sheffield\, Liz Shepherd and Saskia Van Vactor.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/awake-rise-act-contemporary-broadsides-at-the-museum-of-printing/2025-10-20/
LOCATION:Museum of Printing\, 15 Thornton Ave\, Haverhill\, MA\, 01832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Printing":MAILTO:nancy@northofboston.org
GEO:42.7727864;-71.1209326
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Printing 15 Thornton Ave Haverhill MA 01832 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15 Thornton Ave:geo:-71.1209326,42.7727864
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T013804
CREATED:20250728T173803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T173803Z
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SUMMARY:Curious and Complex Connections: Environmental History & The War of Independence
DESCRIPTION:This is a hybrid event. FREE for MHS Members. $10 per person fee (in person). No charge for virtual attendees or Card to Culture participants (EBT\, WIC\, and ConnectorCare). The in-person reception starts at 5:30 and the program will begin 6:00 PM. \nMany of us give only a moment’s thought about the environment when considering the War of Independence: the slope of Breed’s Hill\, the ice-choked Delaware River\, and diseases such as smallpox. But what might we gain by connecting biology\, ecology\, and geology to the thinking and actions of soldiers and civilians? Rebels and British soldiers acquired and used energy in the form of food\, fuel\, and work animals\, which shaped people’s lives\, the course of the war\, and the direction of environmental change. Join us as David Hsiung\, in conversation with Joyce Chaplin\, discusses the intricate and often surprising ways in which the natural environment and the war changed each other.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/curious-and-complex-connections-environmental-history-the-war-of-independence/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States
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SUMMARY:“Who Cares About the Midnight Ride? Perspectives on an American Legend” with Dr. Noelle Trent\, Ahsante Bean\, Dr. Eileen Ka-May Chen\, and Kerry Dunne
DESCRIPTION:What does the Midnight Ride mean today\, and who does it matter to? In this panel a university professor\, a high school teacher and administrator\, and a public history content creator will discuss how the Midnight Ride resonates (or doesn’t) with the groups they talk about history with. They will compare perspectives on societal trends that influence whether a historical event like this feels relevant today.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/who-cares-about-the-midnight-ride-perspectives-on-an-american-legend-with-dr-noelle-trent-ahsante-bean-dr-eileen-ka-may-chen-and-kerry-dunne/
LOCATION:The Commons\, Sargent Hall\, Suffolk University\, Tremont Street 120\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108\, United States
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SUMMARY:Calling All Kids\, Patriots And Sailors: Revolutionary Summer Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:FREE outdoor and indoor activities for kids all summer long \nBuilding on the success of the Road to Revolution partnership programs\, each Saturday from now until the end of September\, the museum will host children’s outdoor and indoor programming. The hugely successful Discovery Center experience will extend out onto the lawn with 15 new activity stations. Rolling River Printmakers of New England will partner this week with an activity station to make prints. A rideable dolphin and elephant\, courtesy of local sculptor Jeff Briggs\, along with a bouncy castle\, pirate boat with water guns\, plus water\, sand and craft tables await. \nThis free program runs from 10 am to 1 pm thanks to generous sponsorship from the Institution for Savings and the Local Cultural Council. \nLooking ahead\, in September\, the museum is pleased to partner with Imagine Studios on a fascinating project to burn and carve out of a pine log and shape into a 20 foot long mishoon (dugout canoe) using traditional methods. Led by Imagine Studios\, Darius Coombs of the Mashpee Wampanoag and Jonathan Petty of the Aquinnah Wampanoag will carve over successive weekends. Sponsored by the New England Foundation for the Arts\, and with in-kind support from New England Development\, the goal is to launch on Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 11. \nWe hope you can join us.–James
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/calling-all-kids-patriots-and-sailors-revolutionary-summer-saturdays-2/2025-10-25/
LOCATION:Custom House Maritime Museum\, Water Street 25\, Newburyport\, Massachusetts\, 01950\, United States
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