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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/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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SUMMARY:The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement
DESCRIPTION:Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House\, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society\, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 and 1776—a moment defined by uncertainty\, debate\, and decisions that would reshape the world.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-road-to-revolution-massachusetts-and-the-independence-movement/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Old State House\, 206 Washington St\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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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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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/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Nobility Hill Historic District\, Stoneham\, Massachusetts\, 02180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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SUMMARY:In Support of the Army: How the Massachusetts Housewives supported the Continental Troops
DESCRIPTION:It is often said that the army marches on its stomach and it’s just as true during the 18th century as it is today. But how was the army supplied with that food? How was it cooked/processed? And what ways did the food that housewives cooked/processed/preserved in their homes support the Continental Army as it grew from local militia groups at the Battle of Bunker Hill to a full army under General George Washington?\nFoodways historian Stacy Booth will discuss not only how the housewives of Massachusetts provisioned the army in the early years of the Revolutionary War but also how they used food and cooking as ways to protest taxation and the political policies that fanned the flames of a revolution. \nBiography\nStacy Booth is a foodways historian with almost 20 years of experience reenacting and presenting to the public. She specializes in 17th and 18th century New England foodways presentations and cooking demonstrations.\nShe also runs her business\, Forgotten Recipes (forgotten-recipes.com)\, where she has presented\, cooked at or set up displays for libraries\, museums and historic houses for the past six years.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/in-support-of-the-army-how-the-massachusetts-housewives-supported-the-continental-troops/
LOCATION:Bigelow Free Public Library\, 54 Walnut St\, Clinton\, MA\, 01510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary,Event,Speakers,Women's History
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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/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T170000
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SUMMARY:The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement
DESCRIPTION:Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House\, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society\, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 and 1776—a moment defined by uncertainty\, debate\, and decisions that would reshape the world.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-road-to-revolution-massachusetts-and-the-independence-movement/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Old State House\, 206 Washington St\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T140000
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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/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Nobility Hill Historic District\, Stoneham\, Massachusetts\, 02180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T140000
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CREATED:20260403T131506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T131506Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk: From Yorktown to the Hotel d’York
DESCRIPTION:Join Sara Georgini\, Series Editor\, Papers of John Adams\, for a gallery talk on the exhibition From Yorktown to the Hotel d’York: Winning Peace. Visitors are invited to explore the rest of the exhibition and ask questions.  \nAttendance is free. \nPlease visit here to register: https://www.masshist.org/events/gallery-talk-may-1-2026
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/gallery-talk-from-yorktown-to-the-hotel-dyork/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T221500
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SUMMARY:Daughter of the Regiment
DESCRIPTION:Laughter meets revolutionary spirit in BLO’s staging of Donizetti’s glorious comedy. Inspired by the life of Deborah Sampson\, the Massachusetts revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for independence\, this production transports us to Revolutionary-era Boston\, telling a heartfelt tale of love and loyalty to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. With a new English dialogue by Kirsten Greenidge\, it’s a patriotic toast to America at 250—and to the rebels who shaped it. \nVoices of Revolution\nA Citywide Opera Initiative for America’s 250th\nJoin Boston Lyric Opera in celebrating America’s 250th anniversary through music and storytelling. Voices of Revolution invites Boston to rediscover the stories of our nation’s beginnings—lifting iconic and overlooked voices to celebrate who we were\, reflect on who we are\, and imagine who we can become.\nThis initiative is part of BLO’s 50th Anniversary season and features performances\, talks\, and community programs across Boston as part of the statewide MA250 commemoration.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/daughter-of-the-regiment/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Emerson Colonial Theatre\, Boylston Street 106\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T110000
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SUMMARY:Remember the Ladies: “Liberty & Legacy” America 250 – Breakfast & Goat Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Goats To Go farm in Georgetown \, MA for a morning of history\, community\, and adorable goats! This is a fundraiser and all ticket sales will be going to the Georgetown Historical Society. \nStart your morning with a Goat Social + Breakfast Charcuterie Board\, enjoying delicious bites while meeting our playful goats. Then\, be transported back in time with a performance by Sheryl Faye of Abigail Adam’s “Liberty & Legacy”\, bringing her wit\, wisdom\, and vision to life that starts at 10AM. \n✨ Fun Fact: The filming of scenes from this special performance were done right here at Great Rock Farm—come see the magic up close! \nCelebrate history\, enjoy good food\, and make unforgettable memories with goats\, friends\, and family! This event is focused on Ages 12+. Limited Donations for Tickets. \nAbigail Adams “Liberty & Legacy” Performance Donated By Sheryl Faye Presents Info: https://sherylfaye.com/historical-women/sheryl-faye-performs-abigail-adams/ \nHosted at Goats To Go\, Donated by Michelle Aulson \nLooking for some Volunteers & sponsorships- reach out to Chris at GTWNHS1638@gmail.com\nLooking for Coffee & Breakfast Sponsors\nQuestions about Facility & Event – contact Michelle at greatrockfarm@gmail.com \nMore info & Registration – https://goatstogo.farm/creativeexperiences/
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/remember-the-ladies-liberty-legacy-america-250-breakfast-goat-social/
LOCATION:Goats To Go 201 Pond St Georgetown\, MA 01933\, Pond Street 201\, Georgetown\, Massachusetts\, 01833\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Event,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T185703Z
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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/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000
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SUMMARY:Calling All Kids\, Patriots And Sailors: Revolutionary Summer Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:FREE outdoor and indoor activities for kids all summer long \nBuilding on the success of the Road to Revolution partnership programs\, each Saturday from now until the end of September\, the museum will host children’s outdoor and indoor programming. The hugely successful Discovery Center experience will extend out onto the lawn with 15 new activity stations. Rolling River Printmakers of New England will partner this week with an activity station to make prints. A rideable dolphin and elephant\, courtesy of local sculptor Jeff Briggs\, along with a bouncy castle\, pirate boat with water guns\, plus water\, sand and craft tables await. \nThis free program runs from 10 am to 1 pm thanks to generous sponsorship from the Institution for Savings and the Local Cultural Council. \nLooking ahead\, in September\, the museum is pleased to partner with Imagine Studios on a fascinating project to burn and carve out of a pine log and shape into a 20 foot long mishoon (dugout canoe) using traditional methods. Led by Imagine Studios\, Darius Coombs of the Mashpee Wampanoag and Jonathan Petty of the Aquinnah Wampanoag will carve over successive weekends. Sponsored by the New England Foundation for the Arts\, and with in-kind support from New England Development\, the goal is to launch on Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 11. \nWe hope you can join us.–James
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/calling-all-kids-patriots-and-sailors-revolutionary-summer-saturdays-2/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Custom House Maritime Museum\, Water Street 25\, Newburyport\, Massachusetts\, 01950\, United States
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GEO:42.8120091;-70.8681916
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T170000
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SUMMARY:The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement
DESCRIPTION:Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House\, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society\, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 and 1776—a moment defined by uncertainty\, debate\, and decisions that would reshape the world.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-road-to-revolution-massachusetts-and-the-independence-movement/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Old State House\, 206 Washington St\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092437
CREATED:20260211T174343Z
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SUMMARY:Sudbury Witness House Tour
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of America250\, the Sudbury Historical Society (SHS) will proudly present the Sudbury Witness House Tour on Saturday\, May 2nd! \nExperience some of the oldest homes in Sudbury that witnessed 1776: the momentous year of the ratification of the United States Declaration of Independence and one that recalls the town spirit in Sudbury through its famous 01776 zip code. \nThe Sudbury Witness House Tour will begin at the first stop: the Loring Parsonage. The home was built for Reverend Israel Loring (1682-1772)\, stood through the American Revolution\, and is now the home of the Sudbury History Center and Museum. There\, attendees will receive their tour booklet and begin their journey to a group of impressive Witness Houses—homes that have been in Sudbury since 1776 or earlier—that are now private residences for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. \nTo secure your spot for this amazing event at the early-bird rate\, visit our Eventbrite page for tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sudbury-witness-house-tour-tickets-1981435202028
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/sudbury-witness-house-tour/
LOCATION:Sudbury History Center and Museum\, Old Sudbury Road 288\, Sudbury\, Massachusetts\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Exhibit,Outdoors
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GEO:42.3826;-71.4107566
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092437
CREATED:20260213T155106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T155106Z
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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/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Nobility Hill Historic District\, Stoneham\, Massachusetts\, 02180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="AudaTours":MAILTO:hi@audatours.com
GEO:42.4766331;-71.0913748
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092437
CREATED:20260316T133039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T134103Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092437
CREATED:20260331T150647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T150647Z
UID:10007315-1777737600-1777743000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Ben Franklin's Musical Curiosity
DESCRIPTION:Delve into the fascinating history of Franklin’s musical circles\, both at home in America and in Paris at the soirées of composer Anne Brillon de Jouy. Enjoy an alluring bouquet of songs and instrumental works! Program includes songs by Francis Hopkinson\, William Hayes\, and Brillon de Jouy\, a string trio by John Antes\, a piano trio by J.C. Bach\, a violin sonata by Andre-Noel Pagin\, and a work by Franklin himself. The program will also include the regional premiere of an aria from a cantata by Louis-Charles Demignaux that was dedicated to Franklin. With soprano Emily Siar.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/ben-franklins-musical-curiosity-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Worcester\, Elm Street 30\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Musicians of the Old Post Road":MAILTO:musicians@oldpostroad.org
GEO:42.2649051;-71.8046025
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Worcester Elm Street 30 Worcester Massachusetts 01609 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Elm Street 30:geo:-71.8046025,42.2649051
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092437
CREATED:20260224T201048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T201048Z
UID:10006358-1777802400-1777827600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement
DESCRIPTION:Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House\, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society\, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 and 1776—a moment defined by uncertainty\, debate\, and decisions that would reshape the world.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-road-to-revolution-massachusetts-and-the-independence-movement/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Old State House\, 206 Washington St\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092437
CREATED:20260213T155106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T155106Z
UID:10004519-1777809600-1777816800@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/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Nobility Hill Historic District\, Stoneham\, Massachusetts\, 02180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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GEO:42.4766331;-71.0913748
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T174500
DTSTAMP:20260404T092437
CREATED:20260129T222537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T222537Z
UID:10004339-1777820400-1777830300@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Daughter of the Regiment
DESCRIPTION:Laughter meets revolutionary spirit in BLO’s staging of Donizetti’s glorious comedy. Inspired by the life of Deborah Sampson\, the Massachusetts revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for independence\, this production transports us to Revolutionary-era Boston\, telling a heartfelt tale of love and loyalty to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. With a new English dialogue by Kirsten Greenidge\, it’s a patriotic toast to America at 250—and to the rebels who shaped it. \nVoices of Revolution\nA Citywide Opera Initiative for America’s 250th\nJoin Boston Lyric Opera in celebrating America’s 250th anniversary through music and storytelling. Voices of Revolution invites Boston to rediscover the stories of our nation’s beginnings—lifting iconic and overlooked voices to celebrate who we were\, reflect on who we are\, and imagine who we can become.\nThis initiative is part of BLO’s 50th Anniversary season and features performances\, talks\, and community programs across Boston as part of the statewide MA250 commemoration.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/daughter-of-the-regiment/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Emerson Colonial Theatre\, Boylston Street 106\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Lyric Opera":MAILTO:boxoffice@blo.org
GEO:42.3522621;-71.0653971
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Emerson Colonial Theatre Boylston Street 106 Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boylston Street 106:geo:-71.0653971,42.3522621
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092437
CREATED:20260211T170346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T170346Z
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SUMMARY:250 Years: Music of America - Greater New Bedford Choral Society spring concert on Sunday\, May 3rd at 3:30 pm
DESCRIPTION:Join GNBCS for a glorious afternoon of American music in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! This year’s spring concert at the beautiful Grace Episcopal Church will include classical selections such as Randall Thompson’s “Frostiana” and Aaron Copland’s “Simple Gifts\,” spirituals and Americana songs such as “Down in the River” and “Oh Susannah\,” timeless favorites such as “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “What a Wonderful World\,” and a few patriotic sing-alongs! \nGNBCS is a non-audition SATB choir bringing classical choral music to listeners in southeastern Massachusetts since its founding in 1964. This spring\, we are excited to introduce our new artistic director\, Brian Dean Sousa. Brian is an experienced musician and educator with a Bachelors Degree in Sacred Music and Organ from Westminster Choir College and a Master of Music Degree in Choral Conducting from James Madison University. A native of New Bedford\, Massachusetts\, Brian Dean Sousa worked as the Organist and Choir Master of Saint Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Church in Charlottesville\, Virginia for fourteen years before relocating back to North Dartmouth where he now resides with his family. \nEveryone is welcome to sing with GNBCS–no experience is necessary! Our members come from surrounding communities including Westport\, Dartmouth\, Acushnet\, Lakeville\, New Bedford\, and Fairhaven. We present one winter concert in either December or January and another in the spring. Our concerts typically include one major choral work plus a selection of shorter pieces chosen for the season of the year and are performed in area churches. We have combined with the New Bedford Symphony\, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Chorus\, and other area choral societies to perform larger works. \nThis program is supported in part by grants from the Dartmouth Cultural Council\, the Freetown Cultural Council\, and the Westport Cultural Council\, local agencies supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency. \nVisit our website at https://www.gnbcs.org/ for more information or follow us on Facebook.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/250-years-music-of-america-greater-new-bedford-choral-society-spring-concert-on-sunday-may-3rd-at-330-pm/
LOCATION:Grace Episcopal Church\, School Street 133\, New Bedford\, Massachusetts\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greater New Bedford Choral Society":MAILTO:info@gnbcs.org
GEO:41.6326154;-70.9292683
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Grace Episcopal Church School Street 133 New Bedford Massachusetts 02740 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=School Street 133:geo:-70.9292683,41.6326154
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092437
CREATED:20260331T150529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T150622Z
UID:10007316-1777824000-1777829400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Ben Franklin's Musical Curiosity
DESCRIPTION:Delve into the fascinating history of Franklin’s musical circles\, both at home in America and in Paris at the soirées of composer Anne Brillon de Jouy. Enjoy an alluring bouquet of songs and instrumental works! Program includes songs by Francis Hopkinson\, William Hayes\, and Brillon de Jouy\, a string trio by John Antes\, a piano trio by J.C. Bach\, a violin sonata by Andre-Noel Pagin\, and a work by Franklin himself. The program will also include the regional premiere of an aria from a cantata by Louis-Charles Demignaux that was dedicated to Franklin. With soprano Emily Siar.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/ben-franklins-musical-curiosity/
LOCATION:Shirley-Eustis House\, 33 Shirley Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Musicians of the Old Post Road":MAILTO:musicians@oldpostroad.org
GEO:42.3235759;-71.0718038
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Shirley-Eustis House 33 Shirley Street Boston MA 02119 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=33 Shirley Street:geo:-71.0718038,42.3235759
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092437
CREATED:20260303T185703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T185703Z
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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/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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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:20260504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092437
CREATED:20260130T172146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T172146Z
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SUMMARY:Cape Cod Museum of Art: FREE Monday on May 4
DESCRIPTION:Annually\, during the month of May\, various museums throughout the Cape Cod Museum Trail are open on a Monday for FREE to visitors. Museum Mondays in May offer visitors no-cost admission to many of the most treasured cultural venues on Cape Cod. Whether you’re a parent or guardian looking for something to do with the kids\, a group of friends looking for a new experience or an art or history enthusiast\, join in the celebration of local art\, history and culture! Find the Cape Cod Museum Trail complete Mondays in May list online here. \nView the current exhibitions at the Cape Cod Museum of Art: \nOld Yarmouth: Life During the American Revolution\nApril 9 – July 19\, 2026\nIn celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary\, the Dennis Historical Commission and the Yarmouth Historical Society are combining resources to present this historically significant exhibition of artifacts\, including maps\, documents\, furniture\, fashion and more. A plethora of related programming includes the dedication of the Patriot Monument and lectures by prominent historians and authors. \nDavid Phillips: 57 Years of Sculpture\nMay 1 – August 16\, 2026\n​In 57 years\, David Phillips has shaped a personal\, yet universally resonant\, body of work. His bronze\, stone\, and mixed media sculpture have shown in galleries and museums\, and many now live in gardens\, woodlands and public spaces across the country and Japan. In his current work\, Phillips has forged an artistic language rooted in natural forms and ancient symbols\, many drawn from the Cape Cod landscape Phillips calls home. \nThrough Young Eyes\, 22nd Annual Exhibition featuring the artwork of Cape Cod students in grades K-12\nMarch 27 – May 17\, 2026\nPresented in collaboration with the Cape Cod & Islands Art Educators Association (CCIAEA)\, this annual exhibition features the artwork of Cape Cod students in grades K-12\, in a variety of mediums\, curated into this exhibition by art teachers from across the region. Several teachers also have their work on display. Through Young Eyes is sponsored by the Lighthouse Keeper’s Pantry. \nCape Cod Open Sculpture Invitational Outside 2026 (CCOSI) on the 22-acre campus of the Cape Cod Center for the Arts.\nApril 16 – November 14\, 2026\nThe Cape Cod Museum of Art (CCMoA) and the New England Sculptors Association (NESA) invite all 3D artists to submit to our third joint \, Juried Sculpture Exhibition on the 22-acre campus of the Cape Cod Center for the Arts (35+ outdoor sites identified). The 2026 theme is open and will be juried by Benton Jones\, Director of Art\, Cape Cod Museum of Art and Samuel Tager\, Executive Director\, Provincetown Public Art Foundation. In addition to the outdoor sculpture exhibition\, there will be a 15-week indoor exhibition at the CCMoA (25-30 works).
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/cape-cod-museum-of-art-free-monday-on-may-4/
LOCATION:Cape Cod Museum of Art\, 60 Hope Lane\, Dennis\, MA\, 02638\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cape Cod Museum of Art":MAILTO:info@ccmoa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092437
CREATED:20260224T201048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T201048Z
UID:10006359-1777888800-1777914000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement
DESCRIPTION:Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House\, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society\, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 and 1776—a moment defined by uncertainty\, debate\, and decisions that would reshape the world.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-road-to-revolution-massachusetts-and-the-independence-movement/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:Old State House\, 206 Washington St\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092437
CREATED:20260213T155106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T155106Z
UID:10004520-1777896000-1777903200@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/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:Nobility Hill Historic District\, Stoneham\, Massachusetts\, 02180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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GEO:42.4766331;-71.0913748
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T092437
CREATED:20260303T185703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T185703Z
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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/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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SUMMARY:Handwriting the Constitution and Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence\, visitors are invited to handwrite the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution in the Courtyard of the Central Library\, in Copley Square. This program aims to create time and a quiet space to reflect and deepen one’s understanding of these historic documents. All supplies will be provided. Participants will first stop by the supply table to pick up writing supplies and copies of the Constitution and/or Declaration of Independence. Reproductions of John Adams’s personal copy of the Constitution held by Special Collections will also be available to transcribe. This program is self-paced. Patrons are invited to stay for the whole session or simply stay as long as they would like.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/handwriting-the-constitution-and-declaration-of-independence/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:Boston Public Library: Copley Square Branch\, Boylston Street 700\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event
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SUMMARY:The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement
DESCRIPTION:Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House\, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society\, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 and 1776—a moment defined by uncertainty\, debate\, and decisions that would reshape the world.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-road-to-revolution-massachusetts-and-the-independence-movement/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:Old State House\, 206 Washington St\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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