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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:20251120T180000
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception for the Rotch 250th Exhibition & Artist’s Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join the RJD for a reception and be the first to see RJD’s newest exhibition\, Unraveling the Revolutionary Journey of William Rotch Sr. The exhibition features the art of a new historical graphic novel “Quaker\, Whaler\, Traitor\, Spy! The Trials of William Rotch” written by Dr. Sarah Crabtree and illustrated by Melissa “Sawhand” Philley. Twenty prints of art in the book will be on display. The artist\, Melissa Philley will speak about her work at 6:30pm. This event is free and open to the public. \nAccused of treason four times by three governments in two revolutionary decades (1775 – 1795)\, William Rotch suffered from the “with-us-or-against-us” political landscape of the late eighteenth century. A Quaker\, he opposed wars for independence and empire. Yet he downplayed and even withheld key details from his story\, a second narrative that began with the Boston Tea Party\, stretched across the world\, and made him one of the wealthiest men in America. \nThis exhibit invites the viewer – you! – to decide which label best describes him. Along the way\, we’ll revisit some famous (and infamous!) events and we’ll hear from a few characters you’ve definitely heard of and some maybe you haven’t. What we hope is that you’ll agree his-story is a way of reapproaching how history is made – a story that is as much about who and what we remember as how and why we remember them.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/opening-reception-for-the-rotch-250th-exhibition-artists-talk/
LOCATION:The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum\, County Street 396\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T130000
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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/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:Plymouth Burial Hill Cemetery\, Town Square 19\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T163000
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SUMMARY:America's 250th: Unraveling the Revolutionary Journey of William Rotch Sr.
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the RJD parlors as Dr. Sarah Crabtree gives an illustrated talk addressing themes in her book: Quaker\, Whaler\, Traitor\, Spy! The Trials of William Rotch. Sarah Crabtree is a Professor of History at San Francisco State University. Quaker\, Whaler\, Traitor\, Spy! (PSUP\, March 2026) is her second book. She is also the author of several journal articles and the recipient of several fellowships\, including the National Endowment of the Humanities grant that supported the development of this exhibit. \nAbout Quaker\, Whaler\, Traitor\, Spy! The Trials of William Rotch:\nAccused of treason four times by three governments in two revolutionary decades (1775 – 1795)\, William Rotch suffered from the “with-us-or-against-us” political landscape of the late eighteenth century. A Quaker\, he opposed wars for independence and empire. Yet he downplayed and even withheld key details from his story\, a second narrative that began with the Boston Tea Party\, stretched across the world\, and made him one of the wealthiest men in America.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/americas-250th-unraveling-the-revolutionary-journey-of-william-rotch-sr/
LOCATION:The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum\, County Street 396\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Exhibit,Speakers
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SUMMARY:The Revolutionary Journey of William Rotch Sr.
DESCRIPTION:A special exhibition of selections from the Historical Graphic Novel Quaker Whaler Traitor Spy! by Dr. Sarah Crabtree\, Illustrated by Melissa Philley. \nWilliam Rotch was one of the unluckiest men of the eighteenth century.  Accused of treason four times by three governments in two decades (1775 – 1795)\, he became a cautionary tale for any who dared dissent.  A member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)\, and thus a pacifist\, he vehemently opposed the wars for independence and empire during the late eighteenth century. But William Rotch was also one of the luckiest men of the eighteenth century.  Whaling was an exceptional industry in that the factory was a floating one.  Ships could be at sea for years at a time\, staffed with a motley crew\, frequenting ports the world over.  Rotch shrewdly used these factors to his advantage\, amassing a fortune by exploiting the very political fragmentation he so adamantly protested. Beginning with the Boston Tea Party\, the Rotches stretched the bounds of acceptable business practice by claiming residency – simultaneously – in three different countries.  This tactic landed Rotch in court almost as frequently as his antiwar stance\, but here too he won acquittal. \nSo was William Rotch a Quaker? A whaler? A traitor?  A spy?  This exhibit invites the viewer – you! – to decide which label best describes him.  Along the way\, we’ll revisit some famous (and infamous!) events and we’ll hear from a few characters you’ve definitely heard of and some maybe you haven’t.  What we hope is that you’ll agree his-story is a way of reapproaching how history is made – a story that is as much about who and what we remember as how and why we remember them.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-revolutionary-journey-of-william-rotch-sr/
LOCATION:The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum\, County Street 396\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T183000
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SUMMARY:LOCAL HISTORY GUILD | Revolution in Old Dartmouth
DESCRIPTION:As the U.S. marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary War\, local historians have delved deeply into the history of the Revolution in Old Dartmouth. Different approaches reveal new and exciting stories related to the 1770s and 1780s in the areas now called Westport\, Dartmouth\, New Bedford\, Fairhaven\, and Acushnet. Join us this March at a virtual program to discuss their projects and the stories they have uncovered. \nLocal History Guild is the NBWM’s quarterly Zoom program\, an informal discussion about art\, history\, science and culture related to the museum’s mission\, collection\, and the surrounding region. In this edition of the program\, we will be joined by Jenny O’Neill (Executive Director\, Westport Historical Society)\, Diane Gilbert (President\, Dartmouth Heritage Preservation Trust)\, Jonathan Lane (Executive Director\, Revolution 250)\, and Judith Lund (Curator Emerita\, New Bedford Whaling Museum) in a discussion that will help listeners take a deeper dive into the past. \nJonathan Lane is Executive Director of Revolution 250 and has more than 30 years of experience in public history\, tourism and cultural programming. . While his employment has led him to many leading institutions\, including Plimoth-Patuxet\, the American Antiquarian Society\, Berklee College of Music and the Massachusetts Historical Society\, his historical studies have taken him to libraries and archives throughout the U.S. and United Kingdom. He is the author of a monograph on songs for British Soldiers in the 18th century\, and is the editor of “From the Potomac to the Etowah\, the Civil War Correspondence of Alonzo Hall Quint.” \nDiane Gilbert is the president of the Dartmouth Heritage Preservation Trust (DHPT) and with a board of directors has managed the 1762 Elihu Akin House since 2008. She is a self-taught life-long learner in historic preservation and has directed the preservation efforts of the Akin House on the corner of Dartmouth and Rockland Streets. She has curated art exhibitions at the New Bedford Art Museum\, served on the Dartmouth Select Board and the Dartmouth Historical Commission\, and was a volunteer docent at the NBWM for over ten years. \nJenny O’Neill is the Executive Director of the Westport Historical Society. She has been immersed in the history of Westport for nearly two decades and has been a key player in the restoration of the Handy House\, and most recently\, in the rehabilitation of the historical society’s headquarters\, the Bell School\, which in late 2025 reopened as the freshly reimagined Westport History Center. She is a citizen of the world with roots in Australia and the United Kingdom\, and currently resides in Fairhaven. \nJudith N. Lund is an independent historian and Curator Emerita of the New Bedford Whaling Museum. She has researched extensively and published such volumes as Whaling Masters and Whaling Voyages Sailing from American Ports (2001) and with Beverly Glennon\, Greetings from Dartmouth Massachusetts (2003).
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/local-history-guild-revolution-in-old-dartmouth/
LOCATION:Virtual Program\, North Washington Square 19 1/2\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T120000
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SUMMARY:Author Book Talk Eric Jay Dolin\, Rebels at Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution (W.W. Norton\, 2022)
DESCRIPTION:About the Author: Eric Jay Dolin is the author of seventeen books\, including Leviathan: The History of Whaling in America; A Furious Sky: The Five-Hundred-Year History of America’s Hurricanes; Black Flags\, Blue Waters: The Epic History of America’s Most Notorious Pirates; and Rebels at Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution. His forthcoming book (June 2\, 2026)\, is The Wreck of the Mentor: A True Story of Death\, Despair\, and Deliverance in the Age of Sail. Dolin’s books have won many awards including the John Lyman Award for U.S. Maritime History; Fraunces Tavern Museum Book Award; National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Excellence in American History Book Award for Adult Nonfiction; Samuel Eliot Morison Book Award for Naval Literature; L. Byrne Waterman Book Award for Outstanding Contributions to Research and Pedagogy in the Arts\, Humanities\, and Sciences; James P. Hanlan Book Award; and the Outdoor Writers Association of America Book Award. Many of his books have been chosen as “must reads” by the Massachusetts Center for the Book. Other honors include being chosen as a finalist for the Kirkus Prize\, and as one of the best books of the year by The Los Angeles Times\, The Boston Globe\, The Washington Post\, Kirkus Reviews\, the Library Journal\, and Booklist. Dolin lives in Marblehead\, Massachusetts\, with his family. For more information\, please see www.ericjaydolin.com. \nAbout the Book: The best-selling author of Black Flags\, Blue Waters reclaims the daring freelance sailors who proved essential to the winning of the Revolutionary War in Rebels at Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution. The heroic story of the founding of the U.S. Navy during the Revolution has been told before\, yet missing from most maritime histories of America’s first war is the ragtag fleet of private vessels\, from 20-foot whaleboats to 40-cannon men-of-war\, that truly revealed the new nation’s character―above all\, its ambition and entrepreneurial ethos. In Rebels at Sea\, Dolin corrects that significant omission\, and contends that privateers\, though often seen as profiteers at best and pirates at worst\, were in fact critical to the Revolution’s outcome. Armed with cannons\, swivel guns\, muskets\, and pikes―as well as government documents granting them the right to seize enemy ships―thousands of privateers tormented the British on the broad Atlantic and in bays and harbors on both sides of the ocean. Abounding with tales of daring maneuvers and deadly encounters\, Rebels at Sea presents the American Revolution as we have rarely seen it before. \nWinner of the Fraunces Tavern Museum Book Award | A Massachusetts Center for the Book “Must-Read” | Finalist for the New England Society Book Award | Finalist for the Boston Authors Club Julia Ward Howe Book Award
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/author-book-talk-eric-jay-dolin-rebels-at-sea-privateering-in-the-american-revolution-w-w-norton-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual Program\, North Washington Square 19 1/2\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Bedford Whaling Museum":MAILTO:communication@whalingmuseum.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
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SUMMARY:Remember the Ladies 250
DESCRIPTION:Join Adams National Historical Park Saturday\, March 28\, and Sunday\, March 29 for a premier 250th anniversary event commemorating the American Revolution experiences of Abigail Adams and the legacy of her famous “Remember the Ladies” letter to John Adams.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/remember-the-ladies-250/
LOCATION:Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center\, Hancock Street 1250\, Quincy\, Massachusetts\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Drama,Event,Reenactment,Speakers,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T190000
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SUMMARY:An Intimate Evening with Martha and George Washington
DESCRIPTION:Step into the warmth and elegance of the 18th century as we host a special gathering inspired by the hospitality of Martha and George Washington.\nEnjoy an evening of conversation\, refinement\, and colonial charm in a cozy\, historic setting. \nGuests will be treated to a selection of hors d’oeuvres\, along with coffee\, tea\, and fine chocolates—all served in the spirit of early American graciousness. \n🎟 A purchased ticket of $30 is required for admission.\nThis exclusive event offers limited space to preserve its intimate atmosphere.\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-intimate-evening-with-martha-george-washington-tickets-1982625301648?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl \nJoin us for a memorable night that blends history\, flavor\, and fellowship.\nThis program is supported in part by the Fall River Cultural Council a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council a state agency.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/an-intimate-evening-with-martha-and-george-washington/
LOCATION:Lafayette-Durfee House\, Cherry Street 94\, Fall River\, Massachusetts\, 02722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary,Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000
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SUMMARY:Ride to Freedom: A Revolutionary Family Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Fall River invites families to experience history in motion. Ride to Freedom: A Revolutionary Family Celebration brings together storytelling\, hands-on activities\, and live reenactments to mark the spirit of Paul Revere’s midnight ride—right here in the Spindle City. \nDesigned for all ages\, this event transforms a day out into an interactive journey through the Revolutionary era\, where kids can explore\, create\, and imagine what life was like in 1775. \nEvent Schedule: \n11:00AM\n• Free Carousel Rides (11 AM – 2 PM)\n• Live Radio Broadcast with Fun 107\n• Revolutionary-Era Displays & Demonstrations\n• Wedges of Time Spinning Demonstration\n• Craft & Activity Area: Paper Lantern “Signal Station” Craft\n• Dress-Up Station (Upper Level) – Kids can try on colonial hats and clothing—perfect for photos while riding the carousel.\n• Colonial Lawn Games (Outside) – Step outside for classic games that bring history to life through play.\n• Lafayette-Durfee House Information Table – Learn more\, browse merchandise\, and don’t miss the FREE giveaways!\n• “Revolutionary Specials” at Gathering Grounds Cafe – Coffee\, tea\, and themed refreshments available for purchase. \n12:00 PM – Featured Moment\nPaul Revere Rides the Carousel – A can’t-miss highlight of the day!\nPhoto opportunities with Paul Revere \n12:15 PM – Storytime on the Stage\nLive Reading: The Landlord’s Tale (Midnight Ride of Paul Revere)\nPresented by David R. Mello\, Director of Children’s Services at the Fall River Public Library.\nKids are invited to gather and listen as this iconic story is brought to life. \n12:30 – 1:00 PM – Hands-On Craft\n“Minuteman” Craft Activity\nContinue the creative fun with a guided craft inspired by Revolutionary history. \n1:00 PM – Live Music\nBristol County Fife & Drum Performance\nA lively musical experience (weather permitting) to close out the day with authentic Revolutionary sounds. \nWhether you stay for an hour or the full afternoon\, Ride to Freedom is designed to let families explore at their own pace—mixing education\, creativity\, and just the right amount of fun.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/ride-to-freedom-a-revolutionary-family-celebration/
LOCATION:Fall River Carousel at Battleship Cove\, Water Street 5\, Fall River\, Massachusetts\, 02721\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T200000
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SUMMARY:Boston Tea Party Tea Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Reach back to Colonial times and sample teas from that age.  \nTea was a staple in colonial America. It became a symbol of British oppression and colonial protest. Refusal to drink tea\, and events such as the Boston Tea Party were acts of resistance that led to our country’s founding. \nTherapy Gardens will guide us through the Boston Tea Party\, including the famous ships involved\, the Sons of Liberty and “taxation without representation.”  \nThis program is sponsored by the Swansea Cultural Council\, a local agency\, and the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/boston-tea-party-tea-tasting/
LOCATION:Swansea Free Public Library\, Main Street 69\, Swansea\, Massachusetts\, 02777\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Swansea Free Public Library":MAILTO:jtavares@sailsinc.org
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Swansea Free Public Library Main Street 69 Swansea Massachusetts 02777 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 69:geo:-71.1900193,41.7490247
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T145648
CREATED:20260407T171951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T171951Z
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SUMMARY:Revolution & The Enlightenment Candlelight Concert (Plymouth)
DESCRIPTION:Hundreds of flickering candles will create a serene ambiance\, offering a magical\, immersive escape for the evening. America’s rise to independence coincided with Europe’s own awakening in an age of revolution. Mozart was a practicing Freemason and defended the principles of equality and that music should be accessible for all people. Although he depended on aristocratic support\, he was a staunch defender of the average citizen. His music took a turn from the Baroque era by featuring beautiful melodies with clean and less adorned lines. Johann Hummel was a student of Mozart and embraced the ideals of clarity\, structure\, elegant melodies and individual expression. We are pleased to bring these two beautiful works to historic Pilgrim Hall Museum.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolution-the-enlightenment-candlelight-concert-plymouth/
LOCATION:Pilgrim Hall Museum\, Court Street 75\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T145648
CREATED:20260312T215849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T215849Z
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SUMMARY:Author Book Talk: Dr. Marla R. Miller\, Entangled Lives: Labor\, Livelihood\, and Landscapes of Change in Rural Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Free\, virtual program; registration required \nAbout the Author: Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts and a Distinguished Professor of History at the University of Massachusetts Amherst\, Dr. Marla Miller’s primary research interest is U.S. women’s work before industrialization. Her book The Needle’s Eye: Women and Work in the Age of Revolution was published by the University of Massachusetts Press in August 2006\, and won the Costume Society of America’s Millia Davenport Publication Award for the best book in the field for that year. In 2009 she published an edited collection\, Cultivating a Past: Essays in the History of Hadley\, Massachusetts\, also with the University of Massachusetts Press. Her book Betsy Ross and the Making of America  (Holt\, 2010)–a scholarly biography of that much-misunderstood early American craftswoman–was a finalist for the Cundill Prize in History at McGill University (the world’s largest non-fiction historical literature prize)\, and was named to the Washington Post’s “Best of 2010” list. A short biography of Massachusetts gownmaker Rebecca Dickinson appeared in the Westview Press series Lives of American Women in summer 2013. In 2019 she completed a microhistory of women and work in 18th-century New England titled Entangled Lives: Labor\, Livelihood\, and Landscapes of Change in Rural Massachusetts (Johns Hopkins University Press\, 2019). In addition to her own scholarship\, Professor Miller contributes to her fields of study as an editor.  She has served on the editorial board of the Public Historian as well as the Journal of the Early Republic\, and currently serves on the board of the New England Quarterly.   Dr. Miller is also the founding editor of the prizewinning UMass Press series Public History in Historical Perspective. \nAbout the Book: What was women’s work truly like in late eighteenth-century America\, and what does it tell us about the gendered social relations of labor in the early republic? In Entangled Lives\, Marla R. Miller examines the lives of Anglo-\, African\, and Native American women in one rural New England community—Hadley\, Massachusetts—during the town’s slow transformation following the Revolutionary War. Peering into the homes\, taverns\, and farmyards of Hadley\, Miller offers readers an intimate history of the working lives of these women and their vital role in the local economy. Miller\, a longtime resident of Hadley\, follows a handful of eighteenth-century women working in a variety of occupations: domestic service\, cloth making\, health and healing\, and hospitality. She asks about the social openings and opportunities this work created—and the limitations it placed on ordinary lives. Her compelling stories about women’s everyday work\, grounded in the material culture\, built environment\, and landscapes of rural western Massachusetts\, reveal the larger economic networks in which Hadley operated and the subtle shifts that accompanied the emergence of the middle class in that rural community. Ultimately\, this book shows how work differentiated not only men and woman but also race and class as Miller follows young\, mostly white women working in domestic service\, African American women negotiating labor in enslavement and freedom\, and women of the rural gentry acting as both producers and employers. Engagingly written and featuring fascinating characters\, the book deftly takes us inside a society and shows us how it functions. Offering an intervention into larger conversations about local history\, microhistory\, and historical scholarship\, Entangled Lives is a revealing journey through early America.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/author-book-talk-dr-marla-r-miller-entangled-lives-labor-livelihood-and-landscapes-of-change-in-rural-massachusetts/
LOCATION:Virtual Program\, North Washington Square 19 1/2\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Bedford Whaling Museum":MAILTO:communication@whalingmuseum.org
GEO:42.5236176;-70.890956
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Virtual Program North Washington Square 19 1/2 Salem MA 01970 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=North Washington Square 19 1/2:geo:-70.890956,42.5236176
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T145648
CREATED:20260316T133039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T134103Z
UID:10007236-1777723200-1777737600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Liberty Pole Day
DESCRIPTION:The American Revolution comes to life during this year’s Liberty Pole Day reenactment featuring Col. Bailey’s 2nd Massachusetts Regiment and the Middlesex County 4‑H Fife & Drum Corps. The program honors America’s 250th with a tribute to the Alden House’s role in the Revolution. Visitors are invited to step back in time to explore a military encampment\, enjoy lively fife and drum music\, experience living‑history demonstrations\, and watch a reenactment of Duxbury’s dramatic 1775 Council of War. \nThis event is supported by a grant from the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati. Liberty Pole Day is part of the community‑wide Out to See Duxbury celebration\, which highlights the town’s educational and cultural heritage.  For more information\, please visit alden.org.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/liberty-pole-day-2/
LOCATION:Alden House Historic Site\, Alden Street 105\, Duxbury\, MA\, 02332\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alden Kindred of America":MAILTO:dmobed@alden.org
GEO:42.0453269;-70.6855863
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Alden House Historic Site Alden Street 105 Duxbury MA 02332 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Alden Street 105:geo:-70.6855863,42.0453269
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T145648
CREATED:20260326T215438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T215438Z
UID:10007269-1778922000-1778936400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Colonial Homes of Plymouth: A Tour of Massachusetts Historic Interiors
DESCRIPTION:Step inside historic colonial-era homes on this new tour\, offered May 16th only!\nWhen it comes to colonial America\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, needs no introduction. A bedrock community of the New World\, it is a must-see place to explore some of the country’s earliest architecture. Today\, it is the largest town in the Bay State\, with neighborhoods from the coastline of its downtown into wooded enclaves inland that boast centuries-old homes. \nThis tour will bring you inside several colonial-era homes found in Plymouth\, with many more highlighted from the comfort of our charter bus. \nVernacular farmhouses\, 17th- and 18th-century rowhouses\, and the saltbox home are some topics of colonial-era architecture that will be seen and discussed on this tour\, along with stories about the people and history of these places. \nInterior stops include the 1684 Nathaniel Church House\, the late-18th century Richmond – Burgess House\, and more!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/colonial-homes-of-plymouth-a-tour-of-massachusetts-historic-interiors/2026-05-16/1/
LOCATION:Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Histoury":MAILTO:info@histoury.org
GEO:38.7945952;-106.5348379
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T145648
CREATED:20260430T200458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T200458Z
UID:10010267-1778940000-1778943600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Art For Your Mind with Art Historian Jill Sanford
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Westport Library host two Power Point presentations exploring the development of American art from the colonial period through the early Republic. This light-hearted interactive approach encourages the audience to “think about what you see.”  This free program\n welcomes adults of all ages\, including memory-impaired and caregivers.  The venue is handicapped accessible. Part one shares art from the colonial period on May 16.  Part two shares Revolutionary art on May 30.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/art-for-your-mind-with-art-historian-jill-sanford/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Westport Free Public Library\, Old County Road 408\, Westport\, Massachusetts\, 02790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Westport Library":MAILTO:fowlemail@gmail.com
GEO:41.6222442;-71.0634525
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Westport Free Public Library Old County Road 408 Westport Massachusetts 02790 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Old County Road 408:geo:-71.0634525,41.6222442
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T180000
DTSTAMP:20260504T145648
CREATED:20260326T215438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T215438Z
UID:10007270-1778940000-1778954400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Colonial Homes of Plymouth: A Tour of Massachusetts Historic Interiors
DESCRIPTION:Step inside historic colonial-era homes on this new tour\, offered May 16th only!\nWhen it comes to colonial America\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, needs no introduction. A bedrock community of the New World\, it is a must-see place to explore some of the country’s earliest architecture. Today\, it is the largest town in the Bay State\, with neighborhoods from the coastline of its downtown into wooded enclaves inland that boast centuries-old homes. \nThis tour will bring you inside several colonial-era homes found in Plymouth\, with many more highlighted from the comfort of our charter bus. \nVernacular farmhouses\, 17th- and 18th-century rowhouses\, and the saltbox home are some topics of colonial-era architecture that will be seen and discussed on this tour\, along with stories about the people and history of these places. \nInterior stops include the 1684 Nathaniel Church House\, the late-18th century Richmond – Burgess House\, and more!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/colonial-homes-of-plymouth-a-tour-of-massachusetts-historic-interiors/2026-05-16/2/
LOCATION:Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Plymouth-Colonial-1.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Histoury":MAILTO:info@histoury.org
GEO:38.7945952;-106.5348379
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T145648
CREATED:20260415T211430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T211430Z
UID:10008187-1779555600-1779566400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:A Revolution of Her Own!: The Deborah Sampson Story
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Deborah Sampson Day at the Eustis Estate with an immersive performance and exclusive after-hours access to the museum. Deborah Sampson disguised herself to enlist in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. History at Play’s Judith Kalaora tells her story with a powerful one-woman show. Ticket includes admission to our current exhibition\, Myth and Memory: Stories of the American Revolution\, which features Deborah Sampson’s actual wedding dress.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/a-revolution-of-her-own-the-deborah-sampson-story/
LOCATION:Eustis Estate\, Canton Avenue 1424\, Milton\, Massachusetts\, 02186\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Women's History
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GEO:42.2315279;-71.1072939
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T145648
CREATED:20260430T200458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T200458Z
UID:10010268-1780149600-1780153200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Art For Your Mind with Art Historian Jill Sanford
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Westport Library host two Power Point presentations exploring the development of American art from the colonial period through the early Republic. This light-hearted interactive approach encourages the audience to “think about what you see.”  This free program\n welcomes adults of all ages\, including memory-impaired and caregivers.  The venue is handicapped accessible. Part one shares art from the colonial period on May 16.  Part two shares Revolutionary art on May 30.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/art-for-your-mind-with-art-historian-jill-sanford/2026-05-30/
LOCATION:Westport Free Public Library\, Old County Road 408\, Westport\, Massachusetts\, 02790\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Westport Library":MAILTO:fowlemail@gmail.com
GEO:41.6222442;-71.0634525
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Westport Free Public Library Old County Road 408 Westport Massachusetts 02790 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Old County Road 408:geo:-71.0634525,41.6222442
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T133000
DTSTAMP:20260504T145648
CREATED:20260430T200709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T200709Z
UID:10010266-1781956800-1781962200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:America 250: Women of ’76: True Stories of Revolutionary-Era Women
DESCRIPTION:This program highlights the true stories of Revolutionary-era women\, including Prudence Cummings Wright\, who organized and led a band of women to capture two Tory spies. Step back in time and discover the untold stories of 5 courageous women\, both patriot and loyalist\, American and foreign born\, who witnessed\, chronicled\, and in some cases changed the course of the American Revolution. \nThis program is presented in partnership with the Rochester Historical Society and is supported by a grant from the Rochester Cultural Council\, a local agency that is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/america-250-women-of-76-true-stories-of-revolutionary-era-women/
LOCATION:Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library\, 17 Constitution Way\, Rochester\, MA\, 02770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Reenactment,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library":MAILTO:info@plumblibrary.com
GEO:41.7313998;-70.8215516
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library 17 Constitution Way Rochester MA 02770 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=17 Constitution Way:geo:-70.8215516,41.7313998
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T145648
CREATED:20260421T211109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T211109Z
UID:10008336-1782727200-1782736200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Program: Myth and Memory: Stories of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Explore objects and archival materials from Historic New England’s vast collection and participate in hands-on activities to learn about the deeply personal experiences of individuals\, families\, and communities caught up in extraordinary circumstances. Participants will consider what it was like to live through these historic events and to contribute in small and not-so-small ways to the shaping of a new nation. \nAges 7-14 \nThere must be a minimum of 5 children registered for programs to run. Programs are limited to 24 people. \nFull payment is due at the time of registration and is non-refundable (unless program is cancelled by us due to under-enrollment). \nNo registrations will be accepted on the day of the program. One adult per family admitted free. \nIt is not a drop-off program – children must be accompanied by an adult. Strollers and backpack carriers are not permitted in the house museums.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/homeschool-program-myth-and-memory-stories-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Historic New England – Eustis Estate\, 1424 Canton Avenue\, Milton\, 02186\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T145648
CREATED:20260414T211656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T211656Z
UID:10008177-1790413200-1790521200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Battle of Dighton
DESCRIPTION:Join us for fun day of authentic battle re-enactments and encampments in rural Dighton\, MA! Witness the re-creations and lifestyles of a 18th century style encampment while touring the camps. Come and see soldiers and camp-followers demonstrate 18th century skills\, crafts\, drills\, music\, cooking\, and get an up-close view of an 18th century style battle. There’s no better way to appreciate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation! Camps are open on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM\, and on Sunday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Battles are held on both Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 PM\, but feel free to come early and leave late. Perfect for historians\, teachers\, and students. This is a FREE\, FAMILY-FRIENDLY event to the public\, hosted by the Town of Dighton and the 13th Continental Regiment. 18th Century period vendors\, and modern food trucks will be open to all throughout the day.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-battle-of-dighton/
LOCATION:Wood’s Farm\, Somerset Avenue 1326\, Dighton\, Massachusetts\, 02715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Exhibit,Outdoors,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="13th Continental Regiment":MAILTO:13thContRegt@gmail.com
GEO:41.8331085;-71.1187905
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Wood’s Farm Somerset Avenue 1326 Dighton Massachusetts 02715 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Somerset Avenue 1326:geo:-71.1187905,41.8331085
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T145648
CREATED:20260421T211739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T211739Z
UID:10008337-1792490400-1792499400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Homeschool Program: Myth and Memory: Stories of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Explore objects and archival materials from Historic New England’s vast collection and participate in hands-on activities to learn about the deeply personal experiences of individuals\, families\, and communities caught up in extraordinary circumstances. Participants will consider what it was like to live through these historic events and to contribute in small and not-so-small ways to the shaping of a new nation. \nAges 7-14 \nNo registrations will be accepted on the day of the program. One adult per family admitted free. \nIt is not a drop-off program – children must be accompanied by an adult. Strollers and backpack carriers are not permitted in the house museums.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/homeschool-program-myth-and-memory-stories-of-the-american-revolution-2/
LOCATION:Historic New England – Eustis Estate\, 1424 Canton Avenue\, Milton\, 02186\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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