BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MA250 - ECPv6.5.1.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://massachusetts250.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MA250 REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270522T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093033 CREATED:20260129T143838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T130326Z UID:10004326-1744534800-1811001600@massachusetts250.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Social-Media-Template-with-50th-2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Rite Masonic Museum &%3B Library":MAILTO:info@srmml.org GEO:42.4367685;-71.2141633 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library 33 Marrett Road Lexington MA 02421 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=33 Marrett Road:geo:-71.2141633,42.4367685 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271219 DTSTAMP:20260430T093033 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270407T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270407T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093033 CREATED:20260303T185703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T185703Z UID:10006953-1807090200-1807113600@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:1776: Declaring Independence DESCRIPTION:Featuring manuscripts\, artifacts\, and rarely seen treasures\, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. \nIn 1776\, people grappled with ideas of liberty\, loyalty\, and the role of government in society. Private letters\, intimate diaries\, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten copies of the Declaration by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson as well as multiple early printings\, including a rare Dunlap broadside. On and off the page\, we explore how it echoed across the commonwealth and around the world\, reshaping the colonists’ chances of launching a new nation. How did the Declaration change Americans’ quest for liberty\, then and now? We invite visitors to trace the Declaration’s complex legacy as a national beacon for celebration and protest. \nCheck here for closures and more admission information: https://www.masshist.org/visit/hours-and-admission URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/1776-declaring-independence/2027-04-07/ LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MHS-1776-graphics_converted.png ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Historical Society":MAILTO:communications@masshist.org GEO:42.3464046;-71.0898925 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Massachusetts Historical Society Boylston Street 1154 Boston Massachusetts 02215 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boylston Street 1154:geo:-71.0898925,42.3464046 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270407T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270407T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093033 CREATED:20260213T155106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T155106Z UID:10004858-1807099200-1807106400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage DESCRIPTION:In Stoneham\, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. \nThis self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past\, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. \nWhy did a quiet night at the Bernard Cogan House erupt into controversy that changed a neighborhood? Who vanished beneath the glowing beacon of Stoneham’s eerily beautiful gas station? What explains the perfectly preserved pencil marks under the Warren Sweetser House staircase? \nMove between centuries as you cross storied main streets and hidden lanes. Each step peels back another layer of rebellion\, ambition\, and intrigue\, letting Stoneham rise up around you as never before. \nTap play and see how deep Stoneham’s shadows can stretch. The secrets are waiting. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/audatours-stoneham-audio-tour-timeless-tales-of-historic-pride-and-heritage/2027-04-07/ LOCATION:Nobility Hill Historic District\, Stoneham\, Massachusetts\, 02180\, United States CATEGORIES:Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/potential-tours_p-14322-0_actionShot_image_1536.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="AudaTours":MAILTO:hi@audatours.com GEO:42.4766331;-71.0913748 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270408T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270408T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093033 CREATED:20260303T185703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T185703Z UID:10006954-1807176600-1807200000@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:1776: Declaring Independence DESCRIPTION:Featuring manuscripts\, artifacts\, and rarely seen treasures\, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. \nIn 1776\, people grappled with ideas of liberty\, loyalty\, and the role of government in society. Private letters\, intimate diaries\, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten copies of the Declaration by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson as well as multiple early printings\, including a rare Dunlap broadside. On and off the page\, we explore how it echoed across the commonwealth and around the world\, reshaping the colonists’ chances of launching a new nation. How did the Declaration change Americans’ quest for liberty\, then and now? We invite visitors to trace the Declaration’s complex legacy as a national beacon for celebration and protest. \nCheck here for closures and more admission information: https://www.masshist.org/visit/hours-and-admission URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/1776-declaring-independence/2027-04-08/ LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MHS-1776-graphics_converted.png ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Historical Society":MAILTO:communications@masshist.org GEO:42.3464046;-71.0898925 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Massachusetts Historical Society Boylston Street 1154 Boston Massachusetts 02215 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boylston Street 1154:geo:-71.0898925,42.3464046 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270408T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093033 CREATED:20260213T155106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T155106Z UID:10004859-1807185600-1807192800@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage DESCRIPTION:In Stoneham\, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. \nThis self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past\, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. \nWhy did a quiet night at the Bernard Cogan House erupt into controversy that changed a neighborhood? Who vanished beneath the glowing beacon of Stoneham’s eerily beautiful gas station? What explains the perfectly preserved pencil marks under the Warren Sweetser House staircase? \nMove between centuries as you cross storied main streets and hidden lanes. Each step peels back another layer of rebellion\, ambition\, and intrigue\, letting Stoneham rise up around you as never before. \nTap play and see how deep Stoneham’s shadows can stretch. The secrets are waiting. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/audatours-stoneham-audio-tour-timeless-tales-of-historic-pride-and-heritage/2027-04-08/ LOCATION:Nobility Hill Historic District\, Stoneham\, Massachusetts\, 02180\, United States CATEGORIES:Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/potential-tours_p-14322-0_actionShot_image_1536.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="AudaTours":MAILTO:hi@audatours.com GEO:42.4766331;-71.0913748 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270409T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270409T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093033 CREATED:20260303T185703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T185703Z UID:10006955-1807263000-1807286400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:1776: Declaring Independence DESCRIPTION:Featuring manuscripts\, artifacts\, and rarely seen treasures\, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. \nIn 1776\, people grappled with ideas of liberty\, loyalty\, and the role of government in society. Private letters\, intimate diaries\, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten copies of the Declaration by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson as well as multiple early printings\, including a rare Dunlap broadside. On and off the page\, we explore how it echoed across the commonwealth and around the world\, reshaping the colonists’ chances of launching a new nation. How did the Declaration change Americans’ quest for liberty\, then and now? We invite visitors to trace the Declaration’s complex legacy as a national beacon for celebration and protest. \nCheck here for closures and more admission information: https://www.masshist.org/visit/hours-and-admission URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/1776-declaring-independence/2027-04-09/ LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MHS-1776-graphics_converted.png ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Historical Society":MAILTO:communications@masshist.org GEO:42.3464046;-71.0898925 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Massachusetts Historical Society Boylston Street 1154 Boston Massachusetts 02215 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boylston Street 1154:geo:-71.0898925,42.3464046 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270409T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270409T163000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093033 CREATED:20260407T163129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T163129Z UID:10007870-1807270200-1807288200@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State DESCRIPTION:We are proud to introduce our most ambitious exhibit ever\, titled “Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State\,” made possible by a grant from Massachusetts 250 and the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT). Through rare artifacts\, photographs\, and documents\, this exhibit will tell the story of Massachusetts brewers from the Pilgrims to the present. This exhibit will be held in a rebuilt Revolutionary era tavern and tickets will be $5. Come see it starting May 30th at 107 Old Main Street in Deerfield at the Indian House Memorial.\nNo state has been more impacted by brewing than Massachusetts. But this story hasn’t been told in one place\, until now. “Brewing Massachusetts” will be open during the 250th anniversary of 1776\, a landmark nationwide event that will shine a spotlight on American history. We want to incorporate the entire state in our celebration of the History of Brewing\, and what better way than to include all of Massachusetts. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/brewing-massachusetts-how-beer-shaped-the-bay-state/2027-04-09/ LOCATION:Indian House Memorial\, Old Main Street 107\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States CATEGORIES:Culinary,Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Beer-Logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Memorial Hall Museum":MAILTO:mhm@deerfieldmuseum.org GEO:42.5494448;-72.6040326 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Indian House Memorial Old Main Street 107 Deerfield MA 01342 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Old Main Street 107:geo:-72.6040326,42.5494448 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270409T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093033 CREATED:20260213T155106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T155106Z UID:10004860-1807272000-1807279200@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage DESCRIPTION:In Stoneham\, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. \nThis self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past\, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. \nWhy did a quiet night at the Bernard Cogan House erupt into controversy that changed a neighborhood? Who vanished beneath the glowing beacon of Stoneham’s eerily beautiful gas station? What explains the perfectly preserved pencil marks under the Warren Sweetser House staircase? \nMove between centuries as you cross storied main streets and hidden lanes. Each step peels back another layer of rebellion\, ambition\, and intrigue\, letting Stoneham rise up around you as never before. \nTap play and see how deep Stoneham’s shadows can stretch. The secrets are waiting. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/audatours-stoneham-audio-tour-timeless-tales-of-historic-pride-and-heritage/2027-04-09/ LOCATION:Nobility Hill Historic District\, Stoneham\, Massachusetts\, 02180\, United States CATEGORIES:Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/potential-tours_p-14322-0_actionShot_image_1536.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="AudaTours":MAILTO:hi@audatours.com GEO:42.4766331;-71.0913748 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270410T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270410T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093033 CREATED:20260303T185703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T185703Z UID:10006956-1807349400-1807372800@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:1776: Declaring Independence DESCRIPTION:Featuring manuscripts\, artifacts\, and rarely seen treasures\, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. \nIn 1776\, people grappled with ideas of liberty\, loyalty\, and the role of government in society. Private letters\, intimate diaries\, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten copies of the Declaration by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson as well as multiple early printings\, including a rare Dunlap broadside. On and off the page\, we explore how it echoed across the commonwealth and around the world\, reshaping the colonists’ chances of launching a new nation. How did the Declaration change Americans’ quest for liberty\, then and now? We invite visitors to trace the Declaration’s complex legacy as a national beacon for celebration and protest. \nCheck here for closures and more admission information: https://www.masshist.org/visit/hours-and-admission URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/1776-declaring-independence/2027-04-10/ LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MHS-1776-graphics_converted.png ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Historical Society":MAILTO:communications@masshist.org GEO:42.3464046;-71.0898925 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Massachusetts Historical Society Boylston Street 1154 Boston Massachusetts 02215 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boylston Street 1154:geo:-71.0898925,42.3464046 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270410T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270410T163000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093033 CREATED:20260407T163129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T163129Z UID:10007871-1807356600-1807374600@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State DESCRIPTION:We are proud to introduce our most ambitious exhibit ever\, titled “Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State\,” made possible by a grant from Massachusetts 250 and the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT). Through rare artifacts\, photographs\, and documents\, this exhibit will tell the story of Massachusetts brewers from the Pilgrims to the present. This exhibit will be held in a rebuilt Revolutionary era tavern and tickets will be $5. Come see it starting May 30th at 107 Old Main Street in Deerfield at the Indian House Memorial.\nNo state has been more impacted by brewing than Massachusetts. But this story hasn’t been told in one place\, until now. “Brewing Massachusetts” will be open during the 250th anniversary of 1776\, a landmark nationwide event that will shine a spotlight on American history. We want to incorporate the entire state in our celebration of the History of Brewing\, and what better way than to include all of Massachusetts. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/brewing-massachusetts-how-beer-shaped-the-bay-state/2027-04-10/ LOCATION:Indian House Memorial\, Old Main Street 107\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States CATEGORIES:Culinary,Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Beer-Logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Memorial Hall Museum":MAILTO:mhm@deerfieldmuseum.org GEO:42.5494448;-72.6040326 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Indian House Memorial Old Main Street 107 Deerfield MA 01342 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Old Main Street 107:geo:-72.6040326,42.5494448 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270410T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270410T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093033 CREATED:20260213T155106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T155106Z UID:10004861-1807358400-1807365600@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage DESCRIPTION:In Stoneham\, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. \nThis self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past\, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. \nWhy did a quiet night at the Bernard Cogan House erupt into controversy that changed a neighborhood? Who vanished beneath the glowing beacon of Stoneham’s eerily beautiful gas station? What explains the perfectly preserved pencil marks under the Warren Sweetser House staircase? \nMove between centuries as you cross storied main streets and hidden lanes. Each step peels back another layer of rebellion\, ambition\, and intrigue\, letting Stoneham rise up around you as never before. \nTap play and see how deep Stoneham’s shadows can stretch. The secrets are waiting. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/audatours-stoneham-audio-tour-timeless-tales-of-historic-pride-and-heritage/2027-04-10/ LOCATION:Nobility Hill Historic District\, Stoneham\, Massachusetts\, 02180\, United States CATEGORIES:Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/potential-tours_p-14322-0_actionShot_image_1536.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="AudaTours":MAILTO:hi@audatours.com GEO:42.4766331;-71.0913748 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270411T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270411T163000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093033 CREATED:20260407T163129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T163129Z UID:10007872-1807443000-1807461000@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State DESCRIPTION:We are proud to introduce our most ambitious exhibit ever\, titled “Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State\,” made possible by a grant from Massachusetts 250 and the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT). Through rare artifacts\, photographs\, and documents\, this exhibit will tell the story of Massachusetts brewers from the Pilgrims to the present. This exhibit will be held in a rebuilt Revolutionary era tavern and tickets will be $5. Come see it starting May 30th at 107 Old Main Street in Deerfield at the Indian House Memorial.\nNo state has been more impacted by brewing than Massachusetts. But this story hasn’t been told in one place\, until now. “Brewing Massachusetts” will be open during the 250th anniversary of 1776\, a landmark nationwide event that will shine a spotlight on American history. We want to incorporate the entire state in our celebration of the History of Brewing\, and what better way than to include all of Massachusetts. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/brewing-massachusetts-how-beer-shaped-the-bay-state/2027-04-11/ LOCATION:Indian House Memorial\, Old Main Street 107\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States CATEGORIES:Culinary,Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Beer-Logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Memorial Hall Museum":MAILTO:mhm@deerfieldmuseum.org GEO:42.5494448;-72.6040326 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Indian House Memorial Old Main Street 107 Deerfield MA 01342 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Old Main Street 107:geo:-72.6040326,42.5494448 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270411T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093033 CREATED:20260213T155106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T155106Z UID:10004862-1807444800-1807452000@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage DESCRIPTION:In Stoneham\, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. \nThis self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past\, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. \nWhy did a quiet night at the Bernard Cogan House erupt into controversy that changed a neighborhood? Who vanished beneath the glowing beacon of Stoneham’s eerily beautiful gas station? What explains the perfectly preserved pencil marks under the Warren Sweetser House staircase? \nMove between centuries as you cross storied main streets and hidden lanes. Each step peels back another layer of rebellion\, ambition\, and intrigue\, letting Stoneham rise up around you as never before. \nTap play and see how deep Stoneham’s shadows can stretch. The secrets are waiting. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/audatours-stoneham-audio-tour-timeless-tales-of-historic-pride-and-heritage/2027-04-11/ LOCATION:Nobility Hill Historic District\, Stoneham\, Massachusetts\, 02180\, United States CATEGORIES:Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/potential-tours_p-14322-0_actionShot_image_1536.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="AudaTours":MAILTO:hi@audatours.com GEO:42.4766331;-71.0913748 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270412T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270412T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093033 CREATED:20260303T185703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T185703Z UID:10006957-1807522200-1807545600@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:1776: Declaring Independence DESCRIPTION:Featuring manuscripts\, artifacts\, and rarely seen treasures\, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. \nIn 1776\, people grappled with ideas of liberty\, loyalty\, and the role of government in society. Private letters\, intimate diaries\, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten copies of the Declaration by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson as well as multiple early printings\, including a rare Dunlap broadside. On and off the page\, we explore how it echoed across the commonwealth and around the world\, reshaping the colonists’ chances of launching a new nation. How did the Declaration change Americans’ quest for liberty\, then and now? We invite visitors to trace the Declaration’s complex legacy as a national beacon for celebration and protest. \nCheck here for closures and more admission information: https://www.masshist.org/visit/hours-and-admission URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/1776-declaring-independence/2027-04-12/ LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MHS-1776-graphics_converted.png ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Historical Society":MAILTO:communications@masshist.org GEO:42.3464046;-71.0898925 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Massachusetts Historical Society Boylston Street 1154 Boston Massachusetts 02215 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boylston Street 1154:geo:-71.0898925,42.3464046 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270412T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270412T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093033 CREATED:20260213T155106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T155106Z UID:10004863-1807531200-1807538400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage DESCRIPTION:In Stoneham\, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. \nThis self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past\, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. \nWhy did a quiet night at the Bernard Cogan House erupt into controversy that changed a neighborhood? Who vanished beneath the glowing beacon of Stoneham’s eerily beautiful gas station? What explains the perfectly preserved pencil marks under the Warren Sweetser House staircase? \nMove between centuries as you cross storied main streets and hidden lanes. Each step peels back another layer of rebellion\, ambition\, and intrigue\, letting Stoneham rise up around you as never before. \nTap play and see how deep Stoneham’s shadows can stretch. The secrets are waiting. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/audatours-stoneham-audio-tour-timeless-tales-of-historic-pride-and-heritage/2027-04-12/ LOCATION:Nobility Hill Historic District\, Stoneham\, Massachusetts\, 02180\, United States CATEGORIES:Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/potential-tours_p-14322-0_actionShot_image_1536.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="AudaTours":MAILTO:hi@audatours.com GEO:42.4766331;-71.0913748 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270413T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270413T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093033 CREATED:20260303T185703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T185703Z UID:10006958-1807608600-1807632000@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:1776: Declaring Independence DESCRIPTION:Featuring manuscripts\, artifacts\, and rarely seen treasures\, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. \nIn 1776\, people grappled with ideas of liberty\, loyalty\, and the role of government in society. Private letters\, intimate diaries\, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten copies of the Declaration by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson as well as multiple early printings\, including a rare Dunlap broadside. On and off the page\, we explore how it echoed across the commonwealth and around the world\, reshaping the colonists’ chances of launching a new nation. How did the Declaration change Americans’ quest for liberty\, then and now? We invite visitors to trace the Declaration’s complex legacy as a national beacon for celebration and protest. \nCheck here for closures and more admission information: https://www.masshist.org/visit/hours-and-admission URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/1776-declaring-independence/2027-04-13/ LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MHS-1776-graphics_converted.png ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Historical Society":MAILTO:communications@masshist.org GEO:42.3464046;-71.0898925 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Massachusetts Historical Society Boylston Street 1154 Boston Massachusetts 02215 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boylston Street 1154:geo:-71.0898925,42.3464046 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270413T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270413T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093033 CREATED:20260213T155106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T155106Z UID:10004864-1807617600-1807624800@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage DESCRIPTION:In Stoneham\, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. \nThis self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past\, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. \nWhy did a quiet night at the Bernard Cogan House erupt into controversy that changed a neighborhood? Who vanished beneath the glowing beacon of Stoneham’s eerily beautiful gas station? What explains the perfectly preserved pencil marks under the Warren Sweetser House staircase? \nMove between centuries as you cross storied main streets and hidden lanes. Each step peels back another layer of rebellion\, ambition\, and intrigue\, letting Stoneham rise up around you as never before. \nTap play and see how deep Stoneham’s shadows can stretch. The secrets are waiting. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/audatours-stoneham-audio-tour-timeless-tales-of-historic-pride-and-heritage/2027-04-13/ LOCATION:Nobility Hill Historic District\, Stoneham\, Massachusetts\, 02180\, United States CATEGORIES:Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/potential-tours_p-14322-0_actionShot_image_1536.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="AudaTours":MAILTO:hi@audatours.com GEO:42.4766331;-71.0913748 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270414T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270414T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093033 CREATED:20260303T185703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T185703Z UID:10006959-1807695000-1807718400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:1776: Declaring Independence DESCRIPTION:Featuring manuscripts\, artifacts\, and rarely seen treasures\, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. \nIn 1776\, people grappled with ideas of liberty\, loyalty\, and the role of government in society. Private letters\, intimate diaries\, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten copies of the Declaration by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson as well as multiple early printings\, including a rare Dunlap broadside. On and off the page\, we explore how it echoed across the commonwealth and around the world\, reshaping the colonists’ chances of launching a new nation. How did the Declaration change Americans’ quest for liberty\, then and now? We invite visitors to trace the Declaration’s complex legacy as a national beacon for celebration and protest. \nCheck here for closures and more admission information: https://www.masshist.org/visit/hours-and-admission URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/1776-declaring-independence/2027-04-14/ LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MHS-1776-graphics_converted.png ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Historical Society":MAILTO:communications@masshist.org GEO:42.3464046;-71.0898925 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Massachusetts Historical Society Boylston Street 1154 Boston Massachusetts 02215 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boylston Street 1154:geo:-71.0898925,42.3464046 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270414T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270414T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093033 CREATED:20260213T155106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T155106Z UID:10004865-1807704000-1807711200@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage DESCRIPTION:In Stoneham\, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. \nThis self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past\, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. \nWhy did a quiet night at the Bernard Cogan House erupt into controversy that changed a neighborhood? Who vanished beneath the glowing beacon of Stoneham’s eerily beautiful gas station? What explains the perfectly preserved pencil marks under the Warren Sweetser House staircase? \nMove between centuries as you cross storied main streets and hidden lanes. Each step peels back another layer of rebellion\, ambition\, and intrigue\, letting Stoneham rise up around you as never before. \nTap play and see how deep Stoneham’s shadows can stretch. The secrets are waiting. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/audatours-stoneham-audio-tour-timeless-tales-of-historic-pride-and-heritage/2027-04-14/ LOCATION:Nobility Hill Historic District\, Stoneham\, Massachusetts\, 02180\, United States CATEGORIES:Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/potential-tours_p-14322-0_actionShot_image_1536.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="AudaTours":MAILTO:hi@audatours.com GEO:42.4766331;-71.0913748 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270415T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270415T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093033 CREATED:20260303T185703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T185703Z UID:10006960-1807781400-1807804800@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:1776: Declaring Independence DESCRIPTION:Featuring manuscripts\, artifacts\, and rarely seen treasures\, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. \nIn 1776\, people grappled with ideas of liberty\, loyalty\, and the role of government in society. Private letters\, intimate diaries\, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten copies of the Declaration by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson as well as multiple early printings\, including a rare Dunlap broadside. On and off the page\, we explore how it echoed across the commonwealth and around the world\, reshaping the colonists’ chances of launching a new nation. How did the Declaration change Americans’ quest for liberty\, then and now? We invite visitors to trace the Declaration’s complex legacy as a national beacon for celebration and protest. \nCheck here for closures and more admission information: https://www.masshist.org/visit/hours-and-admission URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/1776-declaring-independence/2027-04-15/ LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MHS-1776-graphics_converted.png ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Historical Society":MAILTO:communications@masshist.org GEO:42.3464046;-71.0898925 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Massachusetts Historical Society Boylston Street 1154 Boston Massachusetts 02215 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boylston Street 1154:geo:-71.0898925,42.3464046 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270415T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270415T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093033 CREATED:20260213T155106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T155106Z UID:10004866-1807790400-1807797600@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage DESCRIPTION:In Stoneham\, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. \nThis self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past\, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. \nWhy did a quiet night at the Bernard Cogan House erupt into controversy that changed a neighborhood? Who vanished beneath the glowing beacon of Stoneham’s eerily beautiful gas station? What explains the perfectly preserved pencil marks under the Warren Sweetser House staircase? \nMove between centuries as you cross storied main streets and hidden lanes. Each step peels back another layer of rebellion\, ambition\, and intrigue\, letting Stoneham rise up around you as never before. \nTap play and see how deep Stoneham’s shadows can stretch. The secrets are waiting. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/audatours-stoneham-audio-tour-timeless-tales-of-historic-pride-and-heritage/2027-04-15/ LOCATION:Nobility Hill Historic District\, Stoneham\, Massachusetts\, 02180\, United States CATEGORIES:Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/potential-tours_p-14322-0_actionShot_image_1536.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="AudaTours":MAILTO:hi@audatours.com GEO:42.4766331;-71.0913748 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270416T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270416T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093033 CREATED:20260303T185703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T185703Z UID:10006961-1807867800-1807891200@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:1776: Declaring Independence DESCRIPTION:Featuring manuscripts\, artifacts\, and rarely seen treasures\, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. \nIn 1776\, people grappled with ideas of liberty\, loyalty\, and the role of government in society. Private letters\, intimate diaries\, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten copies of the Declaration by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson as well as multiple early printings\, including a rare Dunlap broadside. On and off the page\, we explore how it echoed across the commonwealth and around the world\, reshaping the colonists’ chances of launching a new nation. How did the Declaration change Americans’ quest for liberty\, then and now? We invite visitors to trace the Declaration’s complex legacy as a national beacon for celebration and protest. \nCheck here for closures and more admission information: https://www.masshist.org/visit/hours-and-admission URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/1776-declaring-independence/2027-04-16/ LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MHS-1776-graphics_converted.png ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Historical Society":MAILTO:communications@masshist.org GEO:42.3464046;-71.0898925 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Massachusetts Historical Society Boylston Street 1154 Boston Massachusetts 02215 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boylston Street 1154:geo:-71.0898925,42.3464046 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270416T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270416T163000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093033 CREATED:20260407T163129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T163129Z UID:10007873-1807875000-1807893000@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State DESCRIPTION:We are proud to introduce our most ambitious exhibit ever\, titled “Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State\,” made possible by a grant from Massachusetts 250 and the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT). Through rare artifacts\, photographs\, and documents\, this exhibit will tell the story of Massachusetts brewers from the Pilgrims to the present. This exhibit will be held in a rebuilt Revolutionary era tavern and tickets will be $5. Come see it starting May 30th at 107 Old Main Street in Deerfield at the Indian House Memorial.\nNo state has been more impacted by brewing than Massachusetts. But this story hasn’t been told in one place\, until now. “Brewing Massachusetts” will be open during the 250th anniversary of 1776\, a landmark nationwide event that will shine a spotlight on American history. We want to incorporate the entire state in our celebration of the History of Brewing\, and what better way than to include all of Massachusetts. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/brewing-massachusetts-how-beer-shaped-the-bay-state/2027-04-16/ LOCATION:Indian House Memorial\, Old Main Street 107\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States CATEGORIES:Culinary,Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Beer-Logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Memorial Hall Museum":MAILTO:mhm@deerfieldmuseum.org GEO:42.5494448;-72.6040326 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Indian House Memorial Old Main Street 107 Deerfield MA 01342 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Old Main Street 107:geo:-72.6040326,42.5494448 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270416T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270416T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093033 CREATED:20260213T155106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T155106Z UID:10004867-1807876800-1807884000@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage DESCRIPTION:In Stoneham\, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. \nThis self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past\, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. \nWhy did a quiet night at the Bernard Cogan House erupt into controversy that changed a neighborhood? Who vanished beneath the glowing beacon of Stoneham’s eerily beautiful gas station? What explains the perfectly preserved pencil marks under the Warren Sweetser House staircase? \nMove between centuries as you cross storied main streets and hidden lanes. Each step peels back another layer of rebellion\, ambition\, and intrigue\, letting Stoneham rise up around you as never before. \nTap play and see how deep Stoneham’s shadows can stretch. The secrets are waiting. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/audatours-stoneham-audio-tour-timeless-tales-of-historic-pride-and-heritage/2027-04-16/ LOCATION:Nobility Hill Historic District\, Stoneham\, Massachusetts\, 02180\, United States CATEGORIES:Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/potential-tours_p-14322-0_actionShot_image_1536.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="AudaTours":MAILTO:hi@audatours.com GEO:42.4766331;-71.0913748 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270417T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270417T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093033 CREATED:20260303T185703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T185703Z UID:10006962-1807954200-1807977600@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:1776: Declaring Independence DESCRIPTION:Featuring manuscripts\, artifacts\, and rarely seen treasures\, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. \nIn 1776\, people grappled with ideas of liberty\, loyalty\, and the role of government in society. Private letters\, intimate diaries\, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten copies of the Declaration by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson as well as multiple early printings\, including a rare Dunlap broadside. On and off the page\, we explore how it echoed across the commonwealth and around the world\, reshaping the colonists’ chances of launching a new nation. How did the Declaration change Americans’ quest for liberty\, then and now? We invite visitors to trace the Declaration’s complex legacy as a national beacon for celebration and protest. \nCheck here for closures and more admission information: https://www.masshist.org/visit/hours-and-admission URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/1776-declaring-independence/2027-04-17/ LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MHS-1776-graphics_converted.png ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Historical Society":MAILTO:communications@masshist.org GEO:42.3464046;-71.0898925 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Massachusetts Historical Society Boylston Street 1154 Boston Massachusetts 02215 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boylston Street 1154:geo:-71.0898925,42.3464046 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270417T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270417T163000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093033 CREATED:20260407T163129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T163129Z UID:10007874-1807961400-1807979400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State DESCRIPTION:We are proud to introduce our most ambitious exhibit ever\, titled “Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State\,” made possible by a grant from Massachusetts 250 and the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT). Through rare artifacts\, photographs\, and documents\, this exhibit will tell the story of Massachusetts brewers from the Pilgrims to the present. This exhibit will be held in a rebuilt Revolutionary era tavern and tickets will be $5. Come see it starting May 30th at 107 Old Main Street in Deerfield at the Indian House Memorial.\nNo state has been more impacted by brewing than Massachusetts. But this story hasn’t been told in one place\, until now. “Brewing Massachusetts” will be open during the 250th anniversary of 1776\, a landmark nationwide event that will shine a spotlight on American history. We want to incorporate the entire state in our celebration of the History of Brewing\, and what better way than to include all of Massachusetts. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/brewing-massachusetts-how-beer-shaped-the-bay-state/2027-04-17/ LOCATION:Indian House Memorial\, Old Main Street 107\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States CATEGORIES:Culinary,Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Beer-Logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Memorial Hall Museum":MAILTO:mhm@deerfieldmuseum.org GEO:42.5494448;-72.6040326 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Indian House Memorial Old Main Street 107 Deerfield MA 01342 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Old Main Street 107:geo:-72.6040326,42.5494448 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270417T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270417T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093033 CREATED:20260213T155106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T155106Z UID:10004868-1807963200-1807970400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage DESCRIPTION:In Stoneham\, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. \nThis self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past\, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. \nWhy did a quiet night at the Bernard Cogan House erupt into controversy that changed a neighborhood? Who vanished beneath the glowing beacon of Stoneham’s eerily beautiful gas station? What explains the perfectly preserved pencil marks under the Warren Sweetser House staircase? \nMove between centuries as you cross storied main streets and hidden lanes. Each step peels back another layer of rebellion\, ambition\, and intrigue\, letting Stoneham rise up around you as never before. \nTap play and see how deep Stoneham’s shadows can stretch. The secrets are waiting. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/audatours-stoneham-audio-tour-timeless-tales-of-historic-pride-and-heritage/2027-04-17/ LOCATION:Nobility Hill Historic District\, Stoneham\, Massachusetts\, 02180\, United States CATEGORIES:Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/potential-tours_p-14322-0_actionShot_image_1536.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="AudaTours":MAILTO:hi@audatours.com GEO:42.4766331;-71.0913748 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270418T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270418T163000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093033 CREATED:20260407T163129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T163129Z UID:10007875-1808047800-1808065800@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State DESCRIPTION:We are proud to introduce our most ambitious exhibit ever\, titled “Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State\,” made possible by a grant from Massachusetts 250 and the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT). Through rare artifacts\, photographs\, and documents\, this exhibit will tell the story of Massachusetts brewers from the Pilgrims to the present. This exhibit will be held in a rebuilt Revolutionary era tavern and tickets will be $5. Come see it starting May 30th at 107 Old Main Street in Deerfield at the Indian House Memorial.\nNo state has been more impacted by brewing than Massachusetts. But this story hasn’t been told in one place\, until now. “Brewing Massachusetts” will be open during the 250th anniversary of 1776\, a landmark nationwide event that will shine a spotlight on American history. We want to incorporate the entire state in our celebration of the History of Brewing\, and what better way than to include all of Massachusetts. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/brewing-massachusetts-how-beer-shaped-the-bay-state/2027-04-18/ LOCATION:Indian House Memorial\, Old Main Street 107\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States CATEGORIES:Culinary,Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Beer-Logo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Memorial Hall Museum":MAILTO:mhm@deerfieldmuseum.org GEO:42.5494448;-72.6040326 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Indian House Memorial Old Main Street 107 Deerfield MA 01342 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Old Main Street 107:geo:-72.6040326,42.5494448 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270418T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270418T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T093033 CREATED:20260213T155106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T155106Z UID:10004869-1808049600-1808056800@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage DESCRIPTION:In Stoneham\, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. \nThis self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past\, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. \nWhy did a quiet night at the Bernard Cogan House erupt into controversy that changed a neighborhood? Who vanished beneath the glowing beacon of Stoneham’s eerily beautiful gas station? What explains the perfectly preserved pencil marks under the Warren Sweetser House staircase? \nMove between centuries as you cross storied main streets and hidden lanes. Each step peels back another layer of rebellion\, ambition\, and intrigue\, letting Stoneham rise up around you as never before. \nTap play and see how deep Stoneham’s shadows can stretch. The secrets are waiting. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/audatours-stoneham-audio-tour-timeless-tales-of-historic-pride-and-heritage/2027-04-18/ LOCATION:Nobility Hill Historic District\, Stoneham\, Massachusetts\, 02180\, United States CATEGORIES:Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/potential-tours_p-14322-0_actionShot_image_1536.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="AudaTours":MAILTO:hi@audatours.com GEO:42.4766331;-71.0913748 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR