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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T080000
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SUMMARY:Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing
DESCRIPTION:Haverhill’s Museum of Printing this summer is featuring broadsides\, essentially posters\, created by local artists to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the “Shot Heard Round the World.”\n“Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing” run through Aug. 30. The exhibition draws inspiration from broadsides that were generated at the beginning of the American Revolution. Just as in 1775\, the contemporary broadsides urge viewers to “awake\, rise\, act.”\nArtists featured include\, Sandra Cardillo\, Megan Cascella\, Barbara Corrigan\, Renee Covalucci\, Deborah Epstein\, Elissa Freud\, Gail Hansen\, Sharon Hayes\, Rebekah Lord Gardiner\, Steve Murakishi\, Susan Murie\, Marie Nolan\, Charles Norris\, Andrew Palladino\, Molly Paul\, Kelli Sacher\, Laurie Sheffield\, Liz Shepherd and Saskia Van Vactor.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/awake-rise-act-contemporary-broadsides-at-the-museum-of-printing/2025-09-15/
LOCATION:Museum of Printing\, 15 Thornton Ave\, Haverhill\, MA\, 01832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T153000
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CREATED:20250610T173725Z
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SUMMARY:@1775: Boston\, London\, Paris & Vienna
DESCRIPTION:“Do not neglect your music\,” Thomas Jefferson wrote his daughter. “It will be a companion which will sweeten many hours of life to you.” Works that would have been heard in 1775 across four capital cities. Composers include Billings\, Arne\, JC Bach\, Barsanti\, Cervetto\, Baltzar\, Lanzetti\, Haydn\, & Mozart. \nWith Carly DeFranco\, soprano; Susanna Ogata\, violin; Jennifer Morsches\, Timothy Merton\, cellos; Andrus Madsen\, fortepiano \nSaturday\, September 13\, 2025\, at 7pm at Church of the Good Shepherd\, Watertown\nSunday\, September 14\, 2025\, at 3:30pm at Follen Community Church\, Lexington
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/1775-boston-london-paris-vienna-2/
LOCATION:Follen Church\, Massachusetts Avenue 755\, Lexington\, Massachusetts\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sarasa Chamber Music Ensemble":MAILTO:admin@sarasamusic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071839
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SUMMARY:Revisiting the American Revolution: Part II
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Hingham Historical Society’s 8th annual lecture series: Revisiting the American Revolution: Part II. Hosted live at the Hingham Heritage Museum and streamed for remote access\, this year’s series features historians\, artists\, and thought leaders whose work shines a light on untold stories of individuals whose struggle and sacrifice launched the American Experiment.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revisiting-the-american-revolution-part-ii/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071839
CREATED:20250908T181718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T181718Z
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SUMMARY:Freedom: The Enduring Importance of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:How has the Revolution changed the lives of ordinary Americans\, articulated ideals that have defined our history\, and continues to shape our world? \nJack Warren is a historian of the American Revolution and American public life. He is the author\, most recently\, of Freedom: The Enduring Importance of the American Revolution (2023). He served on the faculty of the University of Virginia\, where he edited The Papers of George Washington. As executive director of the Society of the Cincinnati\, he was the founding director of the American Revolution Institute. He is currently the Foundation of American Ideals’ Chief Executive and edits the foundation’s magazine\, The American Crisis (www.americanideal.org). Mr. Warren has been featured in David Rubenstein’s The American Story: Conversations with Master Historians. He has also appeared on the PBS NewsHour\, C-SPAN’s Washington Journal\, American Presidents\, and NPR’s All Things Considered. He is also a historical advisor to the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission. A native of Washington\, DC\, Mr. Warren lives in Alexandria\, Virginia.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/freedom-the-enduring-importance-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Hingham Heritage Museum\, Main Street 34\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071839
CREATED:20250723T145048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T145048Z
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SUMMARY:Benedict Arnold in Danvers
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that when Benedict Arnold was still on the Patriots’ side of the Revolution\, he and his troops camped in Danvers? \nOne of the most strategic and daring exploits of the patriot cause during the revolution. Part of the troops encamped in the Town of Danvers on the night of September 14\, 1775\, on their way to Newburyport where they embarked for the Kennebec and their famous march through the pathless wilds of Maine successfully accomplished in spite of formidable obstacles and excessive privations.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/benedict-arnold-in-danvers/
LOCATION:Tapley Memorial Hall\, 13 Page Street\, Danvers\, MA\, 01923\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit,Reenactment,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Danvers Historical Society":MAILTO:dhs@danvershistory.org
GEO:42.5658882;-70.9371886
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Tapley Memorial Hall 13 Page Street Danvers MA 01923 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=13 Page Street:geo:-70.9371886,42.5658882
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071839
CREATED:20250122T211037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T193551Z
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SUMMARY:"Spies Among Us" year long exhibit opening on February 6th 2025
DESCRIPTION:“Spies Among Us” will open on Thursday\, February 6th at 10 a.m. during the museum’s first Thursday opening hours. We will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 6th and will be open every Thursday going forward from 10-4. We will also showcase the exhibit during our February Second Sunday Open House on Sunday\, February 9th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. \nThe exhibit will recall the story of General Gage’s spies who visited the Tavern in 1775\, explore examples of espionage on both sides\, and examine the many ways of spying that were used during the American Revolution. \nSpycraft played a pivotal role during the American Revolution\, with both the Continental Army and British forces using intelligence operations to gain strategic advantages. The Golden Ball Tavern and its proprietor Isaac Jones\, played host on a few occasions to British spies sent\, by General Thomas Gage\, to survey the towns that were scattered around the area from Boston to Worcester. This was just one of the British military’s tactics for keeping the Patriots in line. On the American side\, espionage was essential in countering the British military’s superior resources and manpower. \nThe spycraft of the American Revolution was marked by its ingenuity\, the use of civilian networks\, and the blending of military and civilian espionage tactics. Though it was often risky and unreliable\, intelligence-gathering operations played a critical role in the eventual success of the American cause\, allowing the Continental Army to take advantage of British vulnerabilities and ultimately secure victory. \nJoin us as we introduce our new exhibit and our new Thursday opening hours. The museum will continue to be open every second Sunday of the month for our Second Sunday Open House Tours and will now be open every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\nWe look forward to welcoming you!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/spies-among-us-year-long-exhibit-opening-on-february-6th-2025/2025-09-14/
LOCATION:Golden Ball Tavern Museum\, Boston Post Road 662\, Weston\, Massachusetts\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Golden Ball Tavern Museum":MAILTO:gbtmuseum@gmail.com
GEO:42.365745;-71.309473
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Golden Ball Tavern Museum Boston Post Road 662 Weston Massachusetts 02493 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boston Post Road 662:geo:-71.309473,42.365745
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071839
CREATED:20250908T181609Z
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UID:10003798-1757854800-1757858400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:(Bitter)sweet History: 18th Century Chocolate & the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique and engaging presentation by historian and educator Michele Gabrielson\, exploring the remarkable role that chocolate played in the events leading up to the American Revolution. Michele will guide you on a journey from “bean to beverage\,” using authentic 18th-century objects. This program also celebrates Hannah Jackson\, the first resident of our Spooner House\, who brewed and sold chocolate from the home in the mid-18th century. A sampling of colonial-style chocolate\, similar to what would have been enjoyed by Plymoutheans in Hannah Jackson’s time\, will be offered to enhance the experience.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/bittersweet-history-18th-century-chocolate-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Hedge House Museum\, 126 Water Street\, Plymouth\, MA\, 02360
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Plymouth Antiquarian Society":MAILTO:info@plymouthantiquarian.org
GEO:41.9601816;-70.6674581
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hedge House Museum 126 Water Street Plymouth MA 02360;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=126 Water Street:geo:-70.6674581,41.9601816
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071839
CREATED:20250610T173644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T173644Z
UID:10001505-1757790000-1757797200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:@1775: Boston\, London\, Paris & Vienna
DESCRIPTION:“Do not neglect your music\,” Thomas Jefferson wrote his daughter. “It will be a companion which will sweeten many hours of life to you.” Works that would have been heard in 1775 across four capital cities. Composers include Billings\, Arne\, JC Bach\, Barsanti\, Cervetto\, Baltzar\, Lanzetti\, Haydn\, & Mozart. \nWith Carly DeFranco\, soprano; Susanna Ogata\, violin; Jennifer Morsches\, Timothy Merton\, cellos; Andrus Madsen\, fortepiano \nSaturday\, September 13\, 2025\, at 7pm at Church of the Good Shepherd\, Watertown\nSunday\, September 14\, 2025\, at 3:30pm at Follen Community Church\, Lexington
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/1775-boston-london-paris-vienna/
LOCATION:Church of the Good Shepherd\, Russell Avenue 9\, Watertown\, MA\, 02472\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sarasa Chamber Music Ensemble":MAILTO:admin@sarasamusic.org
GEO:42.3687748;-71.1759967
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071839
CREATED:20250911T180911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T180911Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Springfield 250: Preparing Knox's Noble Train
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to a free\, family-friendly event on Saturday\, September 13\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM\, held on the historic grounds of the Springfield Armory and Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) campus at 1 Armory Square\, Springfield\, MA. The event is in partnership with Massachusetts Grand Lodge of Masons\, TradesUp\, the Eric Sloane Museum\, the Massachusetts National Guard and the Daughters of the Revolution\, Mercy Warren chapter and Henry Knox’s Artillery Regiment.\nEvent Highlights Include:\n• Close up view of U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter and howitzer displays from the Massachusetts Army National Guard 101st Field Artillery Battalion.\n• Help build a Revolutionary-era sledge like Henry Knox used to haul his artillery from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston.\n• Be the first to view a new historical exhibit on the Continental Arsenal in Springfield.\n• See Colonial-era blacksmithing\, cooking\, historic firearms and artillery demonstrations.\n• Take a historic walking tour and other ranger-led experiences through the Armory Museum and Grounds.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolutionary-springfield-250-preparing-knoxs-noble-train/
LOCATION:Springfield Armory National Historic Site\, One Armory Square\, Springfield\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Park Service":MAILTO:mark_powell@nps.gov
GEO:42.1073251;-72.5813903
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Springfield Armory National Historic Site One Armory Square Springfield 01105 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=One Armory Square:geo:-72.5813903,42.1073251
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071839
CREATED:20250908T181508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T181508Z
UID:10003800-1757757600-1757779200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Revolutionary Springfield 250: Preparing the Noble Train
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a day of free hands-on activities and demonstrations\, including woodworking\, iron work\, and building a replica sledge like those used by Henry Knox’s Regiment to transport 300 cannons from Ft. Ticonderoga to Boston during the winter of 1775-76. Experience Revolutionary War reenactors\, historic weapons demonstrations\, and modern displays from the Massachusetts National Guard and Mass Grand Lodge of Masons.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolutionary-springfield-250-preparing-the-noble-train/
LOCATION:Springfield Armory National Historic Site\, One Armory Square\, Springfield\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Springfield Armory National Historic Site":MAILTO:spar_interpretation@nps.gov
GEO:42.1073251;-72.5813903
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071839
CREATED:20250714T172224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T143527Z
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SUMMARY:Calling All Kids\, Patriots And Sailors: Revolutionary Summer Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:FREE outdoor and indoor activities for kids all summer long \nBuilding on the success of the Road to Revolution partnership programs\, each Saturday from now until the end of September\, the museum will host children’s outdoor and indoor programming. The hugely successful Discovery Center experience will extend out onto the lawn with 15 new activity stations. Rolling River Printmakers of New England will partner this week with an activity station to make prints. A rideable dolphin and elephant\, courtesy of local sculptor Jeff Briggs\, along with a bouncy castle\, pirate boat with water guns\, plus water\, sand and craft tables await. \nThis free program runs from 10 am to 1 pm thanks to generous sponsorship from the Institution for Savings and the Local Cultural Council. \nLooking ahead\, in September\, the museum is pleased to partner with Imagine Studios on a fascinating project to burn and carve out of a pine log and shape into a 20 foot long mishoon (dugout canoe) using traditional methods. Led by Imagine Studios\, Darius Coombs of the Mashpee Wampanoag and Jonathan Petty of the Aquinnah Wampanoag will carve over successive weekends. Sponsored by the New England Foundation for the Arts\, and with in-kind support from New England Development\, the goal is to launch on Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 11. \nWe hope you can join us.–James
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/calling-all-kids-patriots-and-sailors-revolutionary-summer-saturdays-2/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:Custom House Maritime Museum\, Water Street 25\, Newburyport\, Massachusetts\, 01950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071839
CREATED:20250727T222426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250727T222426Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk: Rebels\, Rights & Revolution: The Adams Family & The Battle of Bunker Hill
DESCRIPTION:Join Assistant Editor of the Adams Papers Miriam Liebman for a gallery talk on the exhibition 1775: Rebels\, Rights & Revolution\, which charts major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution. Miriam will discuss the Adams family’s relationship to the Battle of Bunker Hill using related exhibition items. Visitors are invited to explore the rest of the exhibition and ask questions.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/gallery-talk-rebels-rights-revolution-the-adams-family-the-battle-of-bunker-hill/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Historical Society":MAILTO:communications@masshist.org
GEO:42.3464046;-71.0898925
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071839
CREATED:20250722T170627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T133534Z
UID:10001820-1757318400-1757350800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing
DESCRIPTION:Haverhill’s Museum of Printing this summer is featuring broadsides\, essentially posters\, created by local artists to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the “Shot Heard Round the World.”\n“Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing” run through Aug. 30. The exhibition draws inspiration from broadsides that were generated at the beginning of the American Revolution. Just as in 1775\, the contemporary broadsides urge viewers to “awake\, rise\, act.”\nArtists featured include\, Sandra Cardillo\, Megan Cascella\, Barbara Corrigan\, Renee Covalucci\, Deborah Epstein\, Elissa Freud\, Gail Hansen\, Sharon Hayes\, Rebekah Lord Gardiner\, Steve Murakishi\, Susan Murie\, Marie Nolan\, Charles Norris\, Andrew Palladino\, Molly Paul\, Kelli Sacher\, Laurie Sheffield\, Liz Shepherd and Saskia Van Vactor.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/awake-rise-act-contemporary-broadsides-at-the-museum-of-printing/2025-09-08/
LOCATION:Museum of Printing\, 15 Thornton Ave\, Haverhill\, MA\, 01832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Printing":MAILTO:nancy@northofboston.org
GEO:42.7727864;-71.1209326
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071839
CREATED:20250911T180202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T180202Z
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SUMMARY:Houses of the Revolution: A Historic House Tour in Falmouth
DESCRIPTION:Houses of the Revolution: A Historic House Tour in Falmouth\nSunday\, September 7th | 12:00–4:00 PM. Ticket pickup begins at 11am. \nStep inside history. \nJoin the Falmouth Historical Society for a rare opportunity to explore some of the most storied private homes in Falmouth—ranging from elegant mansions to classic capes—all with ties to the Revolutionary War era. From hidden architectural details to family histories woven into the fabric of early America\, this self-guided tour invites you to discover how Falmouth residents lived during the founding days of our nation. \nThis event benefits the Fix Wicks Campaign\, a major restoration effort to preserve the Dr. Francis Wicks House—home of a Revolutionary War veteran and centerpiece of the Society’s museum campus. As a small nonprofit committed to keeping our museum free and open to the public\, your participation directly supports our mission and helps us offer free children’s programming year-round. \nHow it Works:\nOn the day of the tour\, pick up your tickets at the Falmouth Museums on the Green – Cultural Center at 55 Palmer Avenue. There\, you’ll receive a keepsake booklet with a detailed map\, driving instructions\, and information on each historic home. Then\, set off at your own pace to visit the featured properties in any order you choose. \nWhether you’re a history lover\, architecture enthusiast\, or simply looking for fresh inspiration for your own home\, this tour promises a memorable afternoon of discovery. \nTicket Information:\nAdvance Tickets:\n$30 Museum Members | $45 Non-Members\nDay-of Tickets:\n$35 Museum Members | $50 Non-Members \nTour participants get a 15% discount on food at Eli’s Tavern at the Coonamessett Inn on the day of the tour! Present your ticket when purchasing food. \nSecure yours early and be part of preserving Falmouth’s Revolutionary legacy!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/houses-of-the-revolution-a-historic-house-tour-in-falmouth/
LOCATION:Falmouth Museums on the Green\, Palmer Avenue 55\, Falmouth\, MA\, 02540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Falmouth Museums on the Green":MAILTO:info@museumsonthegreen.org
GEO:41.555236;-70.6190536
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071839
CREATED:20250609T192902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T192902Z
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SUMMARY:Burial Hill Tour Series – Revolutionary Connections
DESCRIPTION:The Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum announce their continuing partnership in a free public tour series of Plymouth’s historic Burial Hill for the 2025 season. Each first Saturday of the month a thematic tour of the ancient burying ground will reveal facets of Plymouth’s evolving story over generations. This year honors the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with a series theme of “Revolutionary Connections.” Each monthly tour highlights the Revolutionary era in Plymouth with insights into South Shore connections to America’s contest for independence. Presenters include local historians and authors who share their expertise on a range of topics\, highlighting art\, history\, and culture atop the open-air history museum in the heart of downtown Plymouth\, Burial Hill. \nSevere weather may cancel tour. Stay up to date with us on our Facebook page and visit pilgrimhall.org or plymouthantiquarian.org for more information on the continuing Burial Hill tour series.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/burial-hill-tour-series-revolutionary-connections/2025-09-06/
LOCATION:Plymouth Burial Hill Cemetery\, Town Square 19\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071839
CREATED:20250812T060638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T060638Z
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SUMMARY:Ladies’ Association of Revolutionary America: Getting Ready for Winter during Wartime Saturday\, September 6th
DESCRIPTION:Historic Deerfield  – Hall Tavern – 80 Old Main Street\, Deerfield\, MA 01342\nCome visit with this group of living historians as they interpret daily life in a New England town grappling with divided loyalties to the Patriot cause and the King. Discover what life was like for women and children in an 18th-century town during the early days of the American Revolution and learn about the events unfolding in Deerfield in September 1775.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/ladies-association-of-revolutionary-america-getting-ready-for-winter-during-wartime-saturday-september-6th/
LOCATION:historic deerfield\, Memorial Street 16\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=historic deerfield Memorial Street 16 Deerfield MA 01342 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Memorial Street 16:geo:-72.6042366,42.5438365
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071839
CREATED:20250714T172224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T143527Z
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SUMMARY:Calling All Kids\, Patriots And Sailors: Revolutionary Summer Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:FREE outdoor and indoor activities for kids all summer long \nBuilding on the success of the Road to Revolution partnership programs\, each Saturday from now until the end of September\, the museum will host children’s outdoor and indoor programming. The hugely successful Discovery Center experience will extend out onto the lawn with 15 new activity stations. Rolling River Printmakers of New England will partner this week with an activity station to make prints. A rideable dolphin and elephant\, courtesy of local sculptor Jeff Briggs\, along with a bouncy castle\, pirate boat with water guns\, plus water\, sand and craft tables await. \nThis free program runs from 10 am to 1 pm thanks to generous sponsorship from the Institution for Savings and the Local Cultural Council. \nLooking ahead\, in September\, the museum is pleased to partner with Imagine Studios on a fascinating project to burn and carve out of a pine log and shape into a 20 foot long mishoon (dugout canoe) using traditional methods. Led by Imagine Studios\, Darius Coombs of the Mashpee Wampanoag and Jonathan Petty of the Aquinnah Wampanoag will carve over successive weekends. Sponsored by the New England Foundation for the Arts\, and with in-kind support from New England Development\, the goal is to launch on Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 11. \nWe hope you can join us.–James
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/calling-all-kids-patriots-and-sailors-revolutionary-summer-saturdays-2/2025-09-06/
LOCATION:Custom House Maritime Museum\, Water Street 25\, Newburyport\, Massachusetts\, 01950\, United States
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Custom House Maritime Museum Water Street 25 Newburyport Massachusetts 01950 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Water Street 25:geo:-70.8681916,42.8120091
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071839
CREATED:20250722T170627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T133534Z
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SUMMARY:Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing
DESCRIPTION:Haverhill’s Museum of Printing this summer is featuring broadsides\, essentially posters\, created by local artists to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the “Shot Heard Round the World.”\n“Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing” run through Aug. 30. The exhibition draws inspiration from broadsides that were generated at the beginning of the American Revolution. Just as in 1775\, the contemporary broadsides urge viewers to “awake\, rise\, act.”\nArtists featured include\, Sandra Cardillo\, Megan Cascella\, Barbara Corrigan\, Renee Covalucci\, Deborah Epstein\, Elissa Freud\, Gail Hansen\, Sharon Hayes\, Rebekah Lord Gardiner\, Steve Murakishi\, Susan Murie\, Marie Nolan\, Charles Norris\, Andrew Palladino\, Molly Paul\, Kelli Sacher\, Laurie Sheffield\, Liz Shepherd and Saskia Van Vactor.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/awake-rise-act-contemporary-broadsides-at-the-museum-of-printing/2025-09-01/
LOCATION:Museum of Printing\, 15 Thornton Ave\, Haverhill\, MA\, 01832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071839
CREATED:20250610T070930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T070930Z
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SUMMARY:Colonial Dance Tunes and Love Songs
DESCRIPTION:In the guise of itinerant musicians\, Al Petty & Deirdre Sweeney perform popular 18th-century tunes such as “Mr. Isaac’s Maggot” and “Jack’s Health” on the penny whistle\, flute\, fife\, & other instruments.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/colonial-dance-tunes-and-love-songs-2/
LOCATION:Paul Revere House\, 19 North Square\, Boston\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071839
CREATED:20250714T172224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T143527Z
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SUMMARY:Calling All Kids\, Patriots And Sailors: Revolutionary Summer Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:FREE outdoor and indoor activities for kids all summer long \nBuilding on the success of the Road to Revolution partnership programs\, each Saturday from now until the end of September\, the museum will host children’s outdoor and indoor programming. The hugely successful Discovery Center experience will extend out onto the lawn with 15 new activity stations. Rolling River Printmakers of New England will partner this week with an activity station to make prints. A rideable dolphin and elephant\, courtesy of local sculptor Jeff Briggs\, along with a bouncy castle\, pirate boat with water guns\, plus water\, sand and craft tables await. \nThis free program runs from 10 am to 1 pm thanks to generous sponsorship from the Institution for Savings and the Local Cultural Council. \nLooking ahead\, in September\, the museum is pleased to partner with Imagine Studios on a fascinating project to burn and carve out of a pine log and shape into a 20 foot long mishoon (dugout canoe) using traditional methods. Led by Imagine Studios\, Darius Coombs of the Mashpee Wampanoag and Jonathan Petty of the Aquinnah Wampanoag will carve over successive weekends. Sponsored by the New England Foundation for the Arts\, and with in-kind support from New England Development\, the goal is to launch on Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 11. \nWe hope you can join us.–James
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/calling-all-kids-patriots-and-sailors-revolutionary-summer-saturdays-2/2025-08-30/
LOCATION:Custom House Maritime Museum\, Water Street 25\, Newburyport\, Massachusetts\, 01950\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250825T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071839
CREATED:20250722T170627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T133534Z
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SUMMARY:Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing
DESCRIPTION:Haverhill’s Museum of Printing this summer is featuring broadsides\, essentially posters\, created by local artists to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the “Shot Heard Round the World.”\n“Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing” run through Aug. 30. The exhibition draws inspiration from broadsides that were generated at the beginning of the American Revolution. Just as in 1775\, the contemporary broadsides urge viewers to “awake\, rise\, act.”\nArtists featured include\, Sandra Cardillo\, Megan Cascella\, Barbara Corrigan\, Renee Covalucci\, Deborah Epstein\, Elissa Freud\, Gail Hansen\, Sharon Hayes\, Rebekah Lord Gardiner\, Steve Murakishi\, Susan Murie\, Marie Nolan\, Charles Norris\, Andrew Palladino\, Molly Paul\, Kelli Sacher\, Laurie Sheffield\, Liz Shepherd and Saskia Van Vactor.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/awake-rise-act-contemporary-broadsides-at-the-museum-of-printing/2025-08-25/
LOCATION:Museum of Printing\, 15 Thornton Ave\, Haverhill\, MA\, 01832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071839
CREATED:20250610T070903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T070903Z
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SUMMARY:The Tailor’s Craft
DESCRIPTION:Clothing historian Henry Cooke takes on the role of an early Boston tailor. Watch as he “takes the measure” of visitors\, then sits cross-legged\, fashioning waistcoats from luxurious fabrics and “slops” from coarse weaves.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-tailors-craft-2/
LOCATION:Paul Revere House\, 19 North Square\, Boston\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071839
CREATED:20250911T181520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T181521Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Tour\, "Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington"
DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library is celebrating its 50th anniversary with special gallery talks\, engaging lectures\, and exhibitions drawn from our rich collections. Our gallery exhibition “Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington” examines how an entire community—women\, men\, black\, white\, young\, old\, enslaved\, and free—helped spark a revolution. \nJoin museum staff on Saturday August 23 for a free gallery tour that focuses on women’s roles before\, during\, and after the Revolutionary War. This tour complements the reenactment of the 1769 Lexington spinning protest which will be held at the Women’s Liberty Monument from 10 AM – 3 PM. \nLearn more about “Protest & Promise” at https://bit.ly/41YYh34 and the spinning protest reenactment at https://bit.ly/3H6CsIz.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/gallery-tour-protest-promise-the-american-revolution-in-lexington-2/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Black History,Commemoration,Exhibit,Women's History
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GEO:42.4367685;-71.2141633
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071839
CREATED:20250911T181450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T181450Z
UID:10003787-1755943200-1755961200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:LexSeeHer Presents: “Spinning HERstory”
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 250 years of bold women\, girls\, and fiber arts with a day full of history\, music\, colonial games\, crafts\, food\, and family fun! \n✨ Highlights of the Day:\n• Historic Re-enactment: Anna Harrington’s 1769 Spinning Protest\n• 2025 Visibility Banner Honoree Ceremony\n• Singalong of Protest Songs (1775–2025)\n• Live Performance by Maya Salafia\n• LexSeeHer Marketplace: blanket-making\, knit-in\, crochet-in\, demonstrations\, vendors\, LexSeeHer merchandise & food trucks \n👧 Children’s Activities (10–12:30)\nStep into the past with Colonial Games like hoop rolling\, graces\, jack straws\, and cup-and-ball—plus corn hole with real corn! Kids can get creative making friendship bracelets\, bead jewelry\, cup-and-ball toys\, and coloring pages. For extra fun\, try life-size Scrabble and giant tic-tac-toe! \n🕰️ Historic Re-enactment (1:00 pm)\nTravel back to 1769 as we re-enact the day when Anna Harrington rallied her neighbors in a dramatic spinning protest\, turning women’s fiber arts into a bold act of resistance. This powerful re-enactment brings history to life and connects Lexington’s past to the present. \n🌟 Visibility Banner Honoree Ceremony (following the Re-enactment)\nCelebrate the 2025 Visibility Banner Honorees as we shine a spotlight on inspiring women whose leadership\, vision\, and courage continue to shape our Lexington community today. \n🍴 Food Trucks to Delight Everyone!\nSavor the flavors of Golden Grillz BBQ\, featuring their famous creamy mac & cheese\, and cool off with a sweet treat from our beloved Mo’s Ice Cream Truck. Perfect fuel for a day of history\, crafts\, and fun! \nFor more information\, visit: LexSeeHer.com
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/lexseeher-presents-spinning-herstory/
LOCATION:Lexington Women’s Monument\, Massachusetts Avenue 1875\, Lexington\, Massachusetts\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="LexSeeHer%2C Inc.":MAILTO:lexmonument@gmail.com
GEO:42.4491403;-71.228998
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071839
CREATED:20250808T140912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T140912Z
UID:10001941-1755943200-1755961200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Spinning HERstory: Celebrating 250 years of bold women & Fiber Arts.
DESCRIPTION:LexSeeHer spotlights revolutionary Lexington women who participated in Anna Harrington’s 1769 Spinning Protest. All ages & free activities include textile arts (knitting\, crochet\, ribbon work\, friendship bracelets\, spinning\, weaving\, mending\, and more). Live music\, community sing-along\, and a formal program at 1:00 and 1:30 to re-enact Anna’s protest and honor the 2025 Women’s Visibility Banner Honorees. Something for everyone to celebrate the 250th!https://www.tourlexington.us/event/spinning-herstory-celebrating-250-years-of-bold-women-fiber-arts/
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/spinning-herstory-celebrating-250-years-of-bold-women-fiber-arts/
LOCATION:Visitors Center Lawn\, Massachusetts Avenue 1875\, Lexington\, Massachusetts\, 02420\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071839
CREATED:20250714T172224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T143527Z
UID:10001885-1755943200-1755954000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Calling All Kids\, Patriots And Sailors: Revolutionary Summer Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:FREE outdoor and indoor activities for kids all summer long \nBuilding on the success of the Road to Revolution partnership programs\, each Saturday from now until the end of September\, the museum will host children’s outdoor and indoor programming. The hugely successful Discovery Center experience will extend out onto the lawn with 15 new activity stations. Rolling River Printmakers of New England will partner this week with an activity station to make prints. A rideable dolphin and elephant\, courtesy of local sculptor Jeff Briggs\, along with a bouncy castle\, pirate boat with water guns\, plus water\, sand and craft tables await. \nThis free program runs from 10 am to 1 pm thanks to generous sponsorship from the Institution for Savings and the Local Cultural Council. \nLooking ahead\, in September\, the museum is pleased to partner with Imagine Studios on a fascinating project to burn and carve out of a pine log and shape into a 20 foot long mishoon (dugout canoe) using traditional methods. Led by Imagine Studios\, Darius Coombs of the Mashpee Wampanoag and Jonathan Petty of the Aquinnah Wampanoag will carve over successive weekends. Sponsored by the New England Foundation for the Arts\, and with in-kind support from New England Development\, the goal is to launch on Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 11. \nWe hope you can join us.–James
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/calling-all-kids-patriots-and-sailors-revolutionary-summer-saturdays-2/2025-08-23/
LOCATION:Custom House Maritime Museum\, Water Street 25\, Newburyport\, Massachusetts\, 01950\, United States
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GEO:42.8120091;-70.8681916
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Custom House Maritime Museum Water Street 25 Newburyport Massachusetts 01950 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Water Street 25:geo:-70.8681916,42.8120091
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071839
CREATED:20250723T143910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T143910Z
UID:10001755-1755716400-1755721800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:First Shot of the American Revolution?
DESCRIPTION:Did you know there was a shot fired in Danvers\, MA during August of 1774? \nGeneral Gage’s “87 Days at Danvers” June 2 – August 27\, 1774 \nA presentation and discussion of what should be viewed as the First Campaign of the American Revolutionary War. And\, contrary to popular thought\, within that ‘juggernaut’ perhaps the ‘First’ shot fired in that War possibly occurring in Danvers Massachusetts on August 24\, 1774.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/first-shot-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Tapley Memorial Hall\, 13 Page Street\, Danvers\, MA\, 01923\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Danvers Historical Society":MAILTO:dhs@danvershistory.org
GEO:42.5658882;-70.9371886
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071839
CREATED:20250722T170627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T133534Z
UID:10001817-1755504000-1755536400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing
DESCRIPTION:Haverhill’s Museum of Printing this summer is featuring broadsides\, essentially posters\, created by local artists to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the “Shot Heard Round the World.”\n“Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing” run through Aug. 30. The exhibition draws inspiration from broadsides that were generated at the beginning of the American Revolution. Just as in 1775\, the contemporary broadsides urge viewers to “awake\, rise\, act.”\nArtists featured include\, Sandra Cardillo\, Megan Cascella\, Barbara Corrigan\, Renee Covalucci\, Deborah Epstein\, Elissa Freud\, Gail Hansen\, Sharon Hayes\, Rebekah Lord Gardiner\, Steve Murakishi\, Susan Murie\, Marie Nolan\, Charles Norris\, Andrew Palladino\, Molly Paul\, Kelli Sacher\, Laurie Sheffield\, Liz Shepherd and Saskia Van Vactor.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/awake-rise-act-contemporary-broadsides-at-the-museum-of-printing/2025-08-18/
LOCATION:Museum of Printing\, 15 Thornton Ave\, Haverhill\, MA\, 01832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Printing":MAILTO:nancy@northofboston.org
GEO:42.7727864;-71.1209326
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071839
CREATED:20250616T153958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T153958Z
UID:10001526-1755435600-1755442800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Open Hours at the Abigail Adams Birthplace
DESCRIPTION:Open Hours at the Abigail Adams Birthplace are back! Cost: $10 for adults\, $5 for children and members are free! Please note: Visits are by guided tour only. Tours begin on the half hour\, with the last tour starting at 2:30 p.m. \nFor more information\, please see our website: https://abigailadamsbirthplace.org/ \n180 Norton St.\, North Weymouth\, Massachusetts\, United States
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/open-hours-at-the-abigail-adams-birthplace/
LOCATION:Abigail Adams Birthplace\, Norton Street 180\, Weymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02191\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T071839
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T070834Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Harriet\, Daughter of Paul Revere
DESCRIPTION:Diane Lent brings to life Harriet Revere\, one of Paul Revere’s 16 children. Join her in reminiscing about her father’s dramatic life\, the adventures of her many siblings\, nieces\, and nephews\, and growing up in the historic North End.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/meet-harriet-daughter-of-paul-revere/
LOCATION:Paul Revere House\, 19 North Square\, Boston\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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