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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T110000
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SUMMARY:Battle of Chelsea Creek 250th Anniversary Celebrations
DESCRIPTION:The event will include: \n– Explore the SSV Ernestina-Morrissey\, the 1894 schooner from the permanent fleet of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy\, and learn about the first British vessel captured and destroyed—the HMS Diana \n– Artillery Demonstration \n– Revolutionary-Era Militia Encampment \n– Musket Firing \n– Food Vendors and a Beer Garden \nAdditionally\, we’ll have a Governor Bellingham-Cary House Museum Open House\, as well as a 90-minute guided Boat Tour with Boston Harbor Now through the Mill Creek and Boston Bay. \nThe Battle of Chelsea Creek is a significant\, yet often forgotten\, event in the history of the American Revolution. It was the first naval engagement of the American Revolution in the spring of 1775\, as tensions between the colonists and the British were escalating. While the British controlled Boston\, they relied on supplies from the Harbor Islands. The Battle of Chelsea Creek was a crucial moment when the colonists struck back\, marking the first victory for the Army of the United Colonies. It was also the first time American forces took control of a British warship\, the HMS Diana.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/250th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-chelsea-creek-ssv-ernestina-morrissey-sails-into-chelsea-for-the-celebrations/
LOCATION:Port Park\, Marginal Street 99\, Chelsea\, MA\, 02150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T130000
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SUMMARY:Revolution 250 Ashby
DESCRIPTION:Open house at the Ashby Historical Society featuring our collection of Revolutionary War artifacts and documents from the Ashby Militia. Included will be the Militia’s orderly books covering May 1775 to July 1775 during the beginning of the siege of Boston and the Battle of Bunker Hill. \nThis program is offered by the Ashby Historical Society as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Learn more at freedomsway.org/hidden-treasures.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolution-250-ashby/
LOCATION:Ashby Historical Society\, Main Street 846\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashby Historical Society":MAILTO:murraycox@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111313
CREATED:20250425T153110Z
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SUMMARY:Bunker Hill 250th Commemoration & Veteran Flag Placement
DESCRIPTION:Help us remember our heroes! Take part in observing Memorial Day and commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill! Did you know Pepperell provided the commander and about 60 men who fought at Bunker Hill? Eight of them were killed and eight wounded. We honor them today\, as well as the 230 veterans buried in the Park Street cemeteries\, by placing flags and saluting them all by name. \nWho? Children\, scouts\, parents\, adults and patriots of all types\nWhere? Walton Cemetery\, 5 Park Street\, Pepperell\, MA 01463\nWhen? Saturday\, May 24\, 2025 (Rain or Shine) \nSchedule\n8:00 a.m Doors open at DAR Prudence Wright Chapter House\, the red brick schoolhouse next to the cemetery.\nRefreshments: Enjoy hot cocoa\, coffee\, water\, and pastries from The Bakery. \n9:00 a.m. Program begins\nMaster of Ceremonies: Tony Saboliauskas\, Vietnam Veteran & Purple Heart recipient \n* Patriot Fife and Drum Duo: March with the musicians!\n· 6th Middlesex Regiment discusses uniforms and muskets. Kids practice drilling with wooden muskets!\n· Bunker Hill “Wolcott” Memorial Bench: Wreath placed\, Honor roll of those KIA (Killed In Action)\, wounded\, and musket volley. \n* Local voice students: Sing patriotic songs\n· Colonel Prescott Tomb: Wreath placed\, gold eagle placed\, flag\, chaplain prayer\, musket volley.\n· Flags will be provided for everyone to place on veterans’ graves in the adjoining cemeteries. \nPost Cemetery Activities: Cartridge making\, Quill pen writing\, Colonial games\, musket drilling\, chat with minutemen! \nThis program is offered by the Prudence Wright Chapter\, NSDAR and Pepperell 250th Celebration Committee as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Learn more at freedomsway.org/hidden-treasures.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/bunker-hill-250th-commemoration-veteran-flag-placement/
LOCATION:Walton Cemtery\, Park Street 5\, Pepperell\, MA\, 01463\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111313
CREATED:20250501T151021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T151021Z
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SUMMARY:Drunk Black History
DESCRIPTION:The critically acclaimed “Drunk Black History” show returns to the Rockwell in Somerville\, MA\, for another hilarious\, educational\, and unpredictable event! \nAt this hilarious and educational show\, comedian Brandon Collins (HBO Max) leads a booze-fueled lesson in Black history. It’s not your ordinary retelling—you’ll hear from “comedians\, experts\, writers\, and other professionals who are skunked out of their mind trying to recap the biography of a historical black figure or event that hasn’t gotten the mainstream love they deserved.” \nJoining Brandon onstage for this special event will be Reece Cotton (Boston While Black)\, Porsha Olayiwola (Essence Magazine)\, Orlando Baxter (BET)\, and more!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/drunk-black-history/
LOCATION:The Rockwell\, 255 Elm Street\, Somerville\, 02144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Celebration,Drama,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T160000
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CREATED:20250310T181049Z
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SUMMARY:Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:The Congregational Library & Archives presents a new in-person exhibition\, “Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts.” The exhibition highlights the stories of Massachusetts Congregationalists drawn from the CLA’s important collections. \nBy the time the war began\, many Congregationalists had embraced a theological justification for war and revolution. They believed that God favored them and that their cause was a morally justified\, sacred rebellion. Through sermons\, books\, poems\, songs\, and letters\, Congregationalists shared their stories\, reflected on their moral obligations to each other\, and debated questions of liberty and loyalty. But consensus was elusive\, and implementation proved difficult and unsatisfactory to many\, especially those on the margins. \nThese discussions shaped the legacy of Congregationalism and the way the Revolutionary War is remembered today\, 250 years later.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/sacred-rebellion-congregationalists-in-revolutionary-massachusetts-2/2025-05-23/
LOCATION:Congregational Library & Archives\, Beacon Street 14\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregational Library &amp%3B Archives":MAILTO:programs@14beacon.org
GEO:42.3579456;-71.062439
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Congregational Library & Archives Beacon Street 14 Boston Massachusetts 02108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Beacon Street 14:geo:-71.062439,42.3579456
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111313
CREATED:20250318T165942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T130817Z
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SUMMARY:Newburyport's Road to Revolution\, Part V - Powder and Shot
DESCRIPTION:Curious about what Newbury(port) soldiers carried into battle? \nJoin Joel Bohy\, Revolutionary War weapons expert\, for an exploration of the muskets\, swords\, and accouterments carried during the earliest days of the American Revolution\, featuring notable items from the Museum of Old Newbury collection. Session concludes with a musket drill outside. \nJoel Bohy is the director of Historic Arms & Militaria at Blackstone Valley Auctions and a frequent appraiser of Arms & Militaria on the PBS series Antiques Roadshow\, an active member of the American Society of Arms Collectors\, the Company of Military Historians\, The Colonial Society of Massachusetts\, an instructor for Advanced Metal Detecting for the Archeologist\, and an advisory board member of American Veterans Archaeological Recovery. \nFunded\, in part\, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/newburyports-road-to-revolution-part-v-powder-and-shot/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, 166 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Old Newbury":MAILTO:info@newburyhistory.org
GEO:42.8100068;-70.8761312
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111313
CREATED:20250424T204837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T204837Z
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SUMMARY:Screening of ABCL's Black Patriots of Lexington Episode on Stow & Boxborough
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of an episode of the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington (ABCL)’s Black Patriots of Lexington (Stow & Boxborough) with a Question-and-Answer session to follow. Commemorate the significant role that Black men and women played in the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19\, 1775. \nEconomic Patriots Prince and Cate Chester – explore the often-overlooked role of Black men and women\, like the husband-and-wife team of Cate and Prince Chester\, in the production of domestic linen. Domestic linen was favored by the Reverend Jonas Clarke and other colonists who were boycotting British goods in response to the Stamp Act of 1765. \nAn inspirational story of manumission\, entrepreneurship\, and community building in Lexington\, Stow and Boxborough. \nPresenters: Margaret Micholet\, public historian\, retired from the National Park Service and Sean D. Osborne\, public historian and producer of the Black Patriots of Lexington YouTube series. \nFor more information on the Black Patriots of Lexington video series visit abclex.org. \nReserve your free tickets on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/episode-screening-qa-of-black-patriots-of-lexington-stow-boxborough-tickets-1321599001189?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios \nThis program is offered by the Stow Historical Society\, Boxborough Historical Society\, Association of Black Citizens of Lexington\, Rediscover Mapledale\, and Tricons 2 Red Tails as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Learn more at freedomsway.org/hidden-treasures.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/screening-of-abcls-black-patriots-of-lexington-episode-on-stow-boxborough/
LOCATION:Stow Town Hall\, Great Road 375\, Stow\, MA\, 01775\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111313
CREATED:20250310T175726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T191812Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Tea on a Gambrel Roof
DESCRIPTION:A dramatization of ‘A Gambrel Roof’\, a poem by Lucy Larcom. Reservations requested. \nA creative multi-disciplinary theatrical presentation of a circa 1875 local poem about the historic Danvers Jeremiah Page House. Period music\, and an art installation add to the illustration of the story: \nIn about 1770\, when the British monarchy started taxing tea in the colonies\, Jeremiah told Sarah that “no tea shall be drunk in this house”. However\, while her husband was away one day\, Sarah and two friends secretly had their tea ON the roof of the house. In Sarah’s words\, “Upon a house is not within it”\, so she was still obeying her husband’s wishes. This story was told to Anne L. Page\, Jeremiah’s granddaughter\, by a family friend many years later. Anne then told it to her friend Lucy Larcom\, the famous Beverly poet. Lucy romanticized the story in the poem “A Gambrel Roof” written as the 100th birthday of our nation approached and published in the Atlantic Monthly. \nTapley Memorial Hall\, 13 Page Street\, Danvers MA. Wheelchair accessible building and parking available. Additional parking in the Elm Street lot. \nDonations appreciated \nWe are proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program. \nDanvers Historical Society: 978-777-1666 or E-mail to connect@danvershistory.org
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolutionary-tea-on-a-gambrel-roof/
LOCATION:Tapley Memorial Hall\, 13 Page Street\, Danvers\, MA\, 01923\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Exhibit,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Danvers Historical Society":MAILTO:dhs@danvershistory.org
GEO:42.5658882;-70.9371886
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111313
CREATED:20250324T140849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T193958Z
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SUMMARY:French Material Culture in the Revolutionary Atlantic
DESCRIPTION:This is a hybrid event. FREE for MHS Members. $10 per person fee (in person). No charge for virtual attendees or Card to Culture participants (EBT\, WIC\, and ConnectorCare). The in-person reception starts at 5:30 and the program will begin at 6:00. \nLafayette’s tour of the United States in 1824-5 resulted in the production of objects—ceramics\, textiles\, prints\, among others—all emblazoned with his name and visage. But like Lafayette himself\, French impact on material culture dates to the American Revolution. Join us as Ashli White examines the influence of various French things on political movements throughout the revolutionary Atlantic world and considers how diverse populations turned to these items as part of their attempts to realize liberty and equality.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/french-material-culture-in-the-revolutionary-atlantic/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,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:20250518T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111313
CREATED:20250425T145831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T145831Z
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SUMMARY:Deborah Sampson: A Revolution of Her Own
DESCRIPTION:A Revolution of Her Own! \nDeborah Sampson\, the first woman to professionally fight in and be honorably discharged from the American Military\, captivates audiences in an Immersive Living History Experience chronicling her life. An indentured servant by age five\, Deborah grew up in a man’s world\, where women were naught but second-class British subjects. As a self-educated\, masterless woman\, she felt a higher calling\, and in the final years of the American War for Independence\, Deborah bound her chest\, tied back her hair\, and enlisted in the 4th Massachusetts Regiment of the Continental Army\, as “Robert Shurtlieff.” \nA Revolution of Her Own! takes you back in time! \nJUDITH “JUDE” KALAORA \nFounder & Artistic Director \nHistory At Play™ \nJudith is a professional educator & living historian. She graduated from Syracuse University Magna cum Laude and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting\, along with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Literature\, Language\, & Culture. Judith completed the Globe Education Program at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre in London. She founded History At Play™\, LLC (HAP) in 2010 to chronicle the lives of influential and often forgotten figures. She researches\, writes\, produces\, & performs original productions and has a repertoire of over 16 performances. In 2024\, Judith was 1 of just over 100 civilians to attend the National Security Seminar at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle\, PA. Judith created HAP to engage audiences worldwide\, surpassing the bar for hi-calibre in-person\, virtual\, & hybrid Immersive Living History to interpret connections between historical legacies and contemporary values.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/deborah-sampson-a-revolution-of-her-own/
LOCATION:Martha Mary Chapel\, Dutton Road 35\, Sudbury\, Massachusetts\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Drama,Reenactment,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sudbury 250 Committee":MAILTO:sudbury250@sudbury.ma.us
GEO:42.3586333;-71.4717605
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111313
CREATED:20250424T205144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T205144Z
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SUMMARY:Colonial Dance Tunes and Love Songs
DESCRIPTION:Dressed in the clothes of 18th-century itinerant musicians\, Deirdre Sweeney and Al Petty will perform an extensive repertoire of historical dance music\, as well as marches and laments\, including 18th-century tunes such as “Mr. Isaac’s Maggot” and “Jack’s Health.” Their instruments include the flute\, penny whistle\, recorder\, and fife. The music was gathered from manuscripts printed between the 17th and 19th centuries and arranged in counterpoint. \nThe two musicians\, who sometimes appear with a third musician as the Colonial Minstrels\, have long been active in related musical cultures\, including American fife and drum and traditional Irish music. They are popular performers at the Paul Revere House Museum in Boston. \nDoors open at 2 PM for a social period and refreshments; 2:15 PM Announcements and Annual Meeting\, followed by the Guest Speaker. \nThis program is offered by the Bedford Historical Society as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Learn more at freedomsway.org/hidden-treasures.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/colonial-dance-tunes-and-love-songs/
LOCATION:Bedford Historical Society\, South Road 16\, Bedford\, Massachusetts\, 01730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Event,Speakers
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GEO:42.4913403;-71.2788901
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111313
CREATED:20250501T135640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T135640Z
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SUMMARY:Battle of Grape Island
DESCRIPTION:Witness the only local battle of the American Revolution! On May 21\, 1775\, a skirmish broke out on Grape Island\, then owned by Hingham loyalist Elijah Leavitt. To commemorate the 250th anniversary\, the Hingham Militia\, Wareham Militia\, and the 64th Light Infantry will reenact this pivotal moment. Ceremonial remarks\, historic narrative\, music\, and refreshments will be provided. Free.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/battle-of-grape-island/
LOCATION:Hingham Bathing Beach\, Otis Street 95\, Hingham\, Massachusetts\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Hingham%2C Hingham Historical Society%2C Hingham Militia Company":MAILTO:info@hinghamhistorical.org
GEO:42.2470736;-70.8882637
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111313
CREATED:20250325T211210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T135755Z
UID:10001200-1747573200-1747580400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Voices from the Grave: Heroes of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Honor the legacy of the American Revolution and Springfield’s contribution at war and on the homefront\, by joining us at our commemorative “Voices from the Grave: Heroes of the American Revolution” cemetery tour at Springfield Cemetery\, on Sunday\, May 18\, 2025. Seven historical residents will be featured on the tour\, including John Bryant III (1742-1816)\, first Armory Superintendent\, who lost his arm in battle; Hannah Mason Bryant (1756-1829)\, who sewed flannel cartridges for the Continental army; Nathaniel Brewer (1711-1809)\, Deacon of First Church for 53 years\, and a joiner by trade; and Susan Freedom (1784-1803)\, a Black indentured servant whose name poignantly symbolizes the struggle for freedom and identity among African Americans in the post-Revolutionary War era. Join the tour to see who else from Springfield’s revolutionary history will be highlighted! This tour will highlight the oldest gravestones and residents ever featured on the “Voices from the Grave” tours\, ongoing for more than a decade. Hosted by the Springfield Preservation Trust and developed by historian Derek Strahan and SPT Secretary Michael Stevens\, the “Heroes of the American Revolution” tour is an hour-long experience through Springfield Cemetery. It is led by docents who take visitors on a tour to graves of interesting cemetery residents\, where costumed interpreters speak about each person of intrigue. Hour-long walking tours will depart every fifteen minutes starting at 1:00PM at Springfield Cemetery\, 171 Maple Street. Tickets are $20 for Springfield Preservation Trust members\, and $25 for non-members. (Use promo code “SPTMember” if you are a Trust member\, for the $5 discount.) Purchase a ticket through Eventbrite. This event is held rain or shine! This event is supported by a Massachusetts 250 grant\, administered by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) within the Executive Office of Economic Development\, in celebration of the American Revolution’s 250th Anniversary.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/voices-from-the-grave-heroes-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Springfield Cemetery\, Maple Street 171\, Springfield\, Massachusetts\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Springfield Preservation Trust":MAILTO:info@springfieldpreservation.org
GEO:42.1020015;-72.5751488
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Springfield Cemetery Maple Street 171 Springfield Massachusetts 01105 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Maple Street 171:geo:-72.5751488,42.1020015
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111313
CREATED:20250324T141042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T191517Z
UID:10001193-1747573200-1747580400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Abigail Adams Birthplace Open Hours
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a guided tour during open hours at the Abigail Adams Birthplace on Sunday\, May 18\, 2025 from 1 – 3 p.m. \nBuilt in 1685\, the Abigail Smith Adams (1744-1818) Birthplace was home to this exceptional woman for the first twenty years of her life. It has survived two relocations and now stands as a monument to her extraordinary life. \nPlease note: Visits are by guided tour only. Tours begin on the half hour\, with the last tour starting at 2:30 p.m. \nCost: $10 adults/$5 children and members are free! \nFor more information\, please visit our website: https://abigailadamsbirthplace.org/
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/abigail-adams-birthplace-open-hours-2/
LOCATION:Abigail Adams Birthplace\, Norton Street 180\, Weymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02191\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abigail Adams Birthplace":MAILTO:aahs1744@gmail.com
GEO:42.2323862;-70.945601
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Abigail Adams Birthplace Norton Street 180 Weymouth Massachusetts 02191 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Norton Street 180:geo:-70.945601,42.2323862
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111313
CREATED:20250320T181216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T181216Z
UID:10001163-1747573200-1747580400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Hingham250 - Battle of Grape Island 250th Anniversary Reenactment
DESCRIPTION:The Battle of Grape Island or the Grape Island Alarm commemorates the May 21\, 1775 provisions skirmish between militia from the South Shore of Boston – namely Hingham\, Hull\, Weymouth\, Braintree\, Scituate\, and Abington – and the British who were occupying Boston Harbor and attempted to resupply on Grape Island at the invitation of Hingham Loyalist Elijah Leavitt. Militia chased the British off of Grape Island and then marched as an angry mob to Leavitt’s Hingham home. Leavitt and his wife\, Ruth appeased the mob with rum and cake. On commemoration day\, we honor this history with ceremony\, a reenactment between the Hingham Militia Company and His Majesty’s 64th Regiment of Foot. Remarks\, and refreshments for all. Free and open to the public.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/hingham250-battle-of-grape-island-250th-anniversary-reenactment/
LOCATION:Hingham Bathing Beach\, Otis Street 95\, Hingham\, Massachusetts\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration
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ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Hingham%2C Hingham Historical Society%2C Hingham Militia Company":MAILTO:info@hinghamhistorical.org
GEO:42.2470736;-70.8882637
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hingham Bathing Beach Otis Street 95 Hingham Massachusetts 02043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Otis Street 95:geo:-70.8882637,42.2470736
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111313
CREATED:20250512T134642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T134642Z
UID:10001423-1747510200-1747515600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Concord 250 Concert: Colonial Era House Music
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy a light-hearted concert of music that might have been performed in a parlor or for a social gathering in Concord during the colonial period and just afterwards. The program includes: songs composed by one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence from a collection dedicated to George Washington; a set of keyboard variations to the tune of “Yankee Doodle\,” which reportedly was sung as a taunt by the colonists as the British troops retreated from Concord on April 19th and later served as the unofficial hymn of the Continental Army\, as well as music by two Boston composers associated with King’s Chapel. \nFeaturing works by 18th-century American composers: William Selby\, William Billings\, Francis Hopkinson\, and James Hewitt\, as well as music by C.P.E. Bach and John Stafford Smith \nRobert Barney\, portative organ \nEllen Carlson-Dunmire\, soprano \nEthel Farny\, flute \nSally Sanford\, soprano \nAnne Hooper Webb\, violin \nThe program will last about an hour.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord-250-concert-colonial-era-house-music/
LOCATION:Trinity Episcopal Church\, 81 Elm Street\, Concord\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="concord250":MAILTO:pollyconcord250@gmail.com
GEO:42.4603719;-71.3489484
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Trinity Episcopal Church 81 Elm Street Concord 01742 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=81 Elm Street:geo:-71.3489484,42.4603719
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111313
CREATED:20250506T192255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T192255Z
UID:10001400-1747494000-1747501200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Concord250 Event: Concord Triptych Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:May 17\, 2025\, 3 p.m.\nThe Umbrella Arts Center Main Stage Theater 144 \nFive Sisters Productions and the Tufts University Half the History Film Project return to The Umbrella Arts Center to present a program of three locally shot short films about impactful women in Concord history. \nThe featured films will be: \n–Margaret Lothrop and the Wayside (Premiere screening with new score)\n–Ellen Garrison: Scenes from an Activist Life (Return engagement)\n–Women of the Old Manse (Sneak peek) \nRelated family activities include optional childcare with teacher-led thematically related crafts during the screening\, and a table display of Rise Up!\, a new children’s book by Barefoot Books on revolutions and protest in U.S. history. \nPartners: The Umbrella Arts Center\, Tufts University Half the History Film Project\, The Robbins House\, Barefoot Books\, Concord 250 \nFREE
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-event-concord-triptych-film-screening/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, Stow Street 40\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:info@theumbrellaarts.org
GEO:42.4575079;-71.3525233
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Umbrella Arts Center Stow Street 40 Concord MA 01742 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Stow Street 40:geo:-71.3525233,42.4575079
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111313
CREATED:20250314T183119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T183119Z
UID:10001110-1747494000-1747501200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Revolutionary Plymouth 250: “Revolutionary Voices: Plymouth Debates Liberty and Loyalty”
DESCRIPTION:Co-produced by Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Mercy Otis Warren Society\, this powerful short play brings to life the fierce debates of Plymouth’s Committee of Correspondence as they grappled with how to respond to the escalating tensions leading to the American Revolution. Performed in the very space where these deliberations once unfolded\, the play draws from authentic resolutions\, letters\, and documents of the era. Adding depth and perspective\, the play also features commentary from Mercy Otis Warren—Plymouth’s own trailblazing political thinker and one of the most influential women of the Revolutionary era. The performance will be followed by a discussion with the cast and Nancy Rubin Stuart\, President of the Mercy Otis Warren Society and author of The Muse of the Revolution: The Secret Pen of Mercy Otis Warren and the Founding of a Nation.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolutionary-plymouth-250-revolutionary-voices-plymouth-debates-liberty-and-loyalty/
LOCATION:1749 Court House Museum\, Town Square 4\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama
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ORGANIZER;CN="Plymouth Antiquarian Society":MAILTO:info@plymouthantiquarian.org
GEO:41.9554696;-70.6644871
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1749 Court House Museum Town Square 4 Plymouth Massachusetts 02360 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Town Square 4:geo:-70.6644871,41.9554696
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111313
CREATED:20250310T175720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T191309Z
UID:10001075-1747494000-1747501200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Revolutionary Tea on a Gambrel Roof w/tea & cake
DESCRIPTION:A dramatization of ‘A Gambrel Roof’\, a poem by Lucy Larcom. Reservations required $20pp. \nA creative multi-disciplinary theatrical presentation of a circa 1875 local poem about the historic Danvers Jeremiah Page House. Period music\, an art installation\, historic tea blends and signature cakes add to the illustration of the story: \nIn about 1770\, when the British monarchy started taxing tea in the colonies\, Jeremiah told Sarah that “no tea shall be drunk in this house”. However\, while her husband was away one day\, Sarah and two friends secretly had their tea ON the roof of the house. In Sarah’s words\, “Upon a house is not within it”\, so she was still obeying her husband’s wishes. This story was told to Anne L. Page\, Jeremiah’s granddaughter\, by a family friend many years later. Anne then told it to her friend Lucy Larcom\, the famous Beverly poet. Lucy romanticized the story in the poem “A Gambrel Roof” written as the 100th birthday of our nation approached and published in the Atlantic Monthly.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolutionary-tea-on-a-gambrel-roof-w-tea-cake/
LOCATION:Tapley Memorial Hall\, 13 Page Street\, Danvers\, MA\, 01923\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Event,Women's History
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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:20250517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111313
CREATED:20250513T135538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T135538Z
UID:10001427-1747490400-1747501200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Red Lion Tavern Tour
DESCRIPTION:The Carlisle Historical Society is excited to offer a special tour of the historic Red Lion Tavern in Carlisle\, Massachusetts. The tavern is still in private hands after nearly 250 years and this tour marks the first time in recent history that it has been open to the public. \nVisitors will have a chance to learn about taverns in colonial times and also learn about John Heald (the Tavern’s proprietor) and his father who both served in the Revolutionary War. The tour will include the history of the building as well as some discussion about colonial architectural practices. After touring the tavern\, visitors can explore the 65 acre property including the site of the old “powder mill”\, rumored to be where Carlisle’s militiamen produced and stored their supply of gun powder in 1775. Militiamen re-enactors will also be drilling and firing muskets on the lawn. \nThe tour will take place on Saturday\, May 17th and visitors are welcome to drop in between 2:00-5:00 pm. The event is free and complimentary food and drinks will be provided. The tour is supported in part with grant funding from the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism\, MA250\, and the Carlisle Cultural Council.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/red-lion-tavern-tour/
LOCATION:Red Lion Tavern\, West Street 621\, Carlisle\, Massachusetts\, 01741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carlisle Patriots Day 250 (Carlisle Historical Society)":MAILTO:info@carlislehistory.org
GEO:42.519477;-71.3890474
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Red Lion Tavern West Street 621 Carlisle Massachusetts 01741 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=West Street 621:geo:-71.3890474,42.519477
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111313
CREATED:20250501T161431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T161431Z
UID:10001402-1747490400-1747501200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Springham
DESCRIPTION:Live Music\, family activities\, drinks from Vitamin Sea Brewing\, and the opportunity to explore our Visitor Center and Museum Shop. Join us as we celebrate SPRINGHAM 2025! \nJoin popular local performers Tequila Tim and Thirsty Boots for an afternoon of music and community. FREE. Fun for all ages. In partnership with the Hingham Downtown Association and Hingham Anchor.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/springham/
LOCATION:Hingham Heritage Museum\, Main Street 34\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors
GEO:42.2418694;-70.8884264
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hingham Heritage Museum Main Street 34 Hingham MA 02043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 34:geo:-70.8884264,42.2418694
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111313
CREATED:20250310T181049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T181049Z
UID:10001033-1747479600-1747497600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:The Congregational Library & Archives presents a new in-person exhibition\, “Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts.” The exhibition highlights the stories of Massachusetts Congregationalists drawn from the CLA’s important collections. \nBy the time the war began\, many Congregationalists had embraced a theological justification for war and revolution. They believed that God favored them and that their cause was a morally justified\, sacred rebellion. Through sermons\, books\, poems\, songs\, and letters\, Congregationalists shared their stories\, reflected on their moral obligations to each other\, and debated questions of liberty and loyalty. But consensus was elusive\, and implementation proved difficult and unsatisfactory to many\, especially those on the margins. \nThese discussions shaped the legacy of Congregationalism and the way the Revolutionary War is remembered today\, 250 years later.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/sacred-rebellion-congregationalists-in-revolutionary-massachusetts-2/2025-05-17/
LOCATION:Congregational Library & Archives\, Beacon Street 14\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregational Library &amp%3B Archives":MAILTO:programs@14beacon.org
GEO:42.3579456;-71.062439
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Congregational Library & Archives Beacon Street 14 Boston Massachusetts 02108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Beacon Street 14:geo:-71.062439,42.3579456
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111313
CREATED:20250403T183444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T183444Z
UID:10000989-1747479600-1747494000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Mansfield's 250th Grand Parade
DESCRIPTION:Mansfield is hosting its 250th Grand Parade on Saturday\, May 17th starting at 11am. Community partners\, sponsors\, and onlookers will line the streets of Mansfield’s Downtown area to delight in the sights and sounds of our Grand Parade in celebration of our beloved hometown’s 250th Anniversary. Join us in celebrating this momentous occasion\, generously sponsored by our Pillar of the Community Sponsor: Bluestone Bank.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/mansfields-250th-grand-parade/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111313
CREATED:20250122T211037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T193551Z
UID:10000397-1747476000-1747490400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:"Spies Among Us" year long exhibit opening on February 6th 2025
DESCRIPTION:“Spies Among Us” will open on Thursday\, February 6th at 10 a.m. during the museum’s first Thursday opening hours. We will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 6th and will be open every Thursday going forward from 10-4. We will also showcase the exhibit during our February Second Sunday Open House on Sunday\, February 9th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. \nThe exhibit will recall the story of General Gage’s spies who visited the Tavern in 1775\, explore examples of espionage on both sides\, and examine the many ways of spying that were used during the American Revolution. \nSpycraft played a pivotal role during the American Revolution\, with both the Continental Army and British forces using intelligence operations to gain strategic advantages. The Golden Ball Tavern and its proprietor Isaac Jones\, played host on a few occasions to British spies sent\, by General Thomas Gage\, to survey the towns that were scattered around the area from Boston to Worcester. This was just one of the British military’s tactics for keeping the Patriots in line. On the American side\, espionage was essential in countering the British military’s superior resources and manpower. \nThe spycraft of the American Revolution was marked by its ingenuity\, the use of civilian networks\, and the blending of military and civilian espionage tactics. Though it was often risky and unreliable\, intelligence-gathering operations played a critical role in the eventual success of the American cause\, allowing the Continental Army to take advantage of British vulnerabilities and ultimately secure victory. \nJoin us as we introduce our new exhibit and our new Thursday opening hours. The museum will continue to be open every second Sunday of the month for our Second Sunday Open House Tours and will now be open every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\nWe look forward to welcoming you!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/spies-among-us-year-long-exhibit-opening-on-february-6th-2025/2025-05-17/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTSTAMP:20260404T111313
CREATED:20250508T202903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T202903Z
UID:10001418-1747440000-1747612799@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Hingham's Revolutionary Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Keep the revolutionary spirit alive with the Hingham Historical Society! Join us for Hingham’s Revolutionary Weekend May 17-18\, 2025\, celebrating ordinary people who did extraordinary things and unwittingly became authors of American History. To commemorate this incredible milestone\, the Hingham Historical Society\, Discover Hingham\, the Town of Hingham\, and the Hingham Militia have partnered to launch the inaugural Hingham Revolutionary Weekend! This family-friendly event\, with a special MBTA ferry service from Boston to Hingham\, will feature guided tours\, fife and drum performances\, bell ringing\, Springham!\, a Taste of Americana pop up\, kite flying\, and more games and activities for revolutionaries of all ages. The weekend culminates in the 250th commemorative reenactment of the Battle of Grape Island\, the oft overlooked “second” battle of the American Revolution.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/hinghams-revolutionary-weekend/
LOCATION:Hingham Heritage Museum\, Main Street 34\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment
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GEO:42.2418694;-70.8884264
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hingham Heritage Museum Main Street 34 Hingham MA 02043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 34:geo:-70.8884264,42.2418694
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTSTAMP:20260404T111313
CREATED:20250214T164412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T164412Z
UID:10000988-1747440000-1747526399@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Paul Revere's Bike Ride for the Concord Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Paul Revere’s Bike Ride for the Concord Museum will be held on Saturday\, May 17th to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. \nRegistered participants will enjoy a recreational ride through Concord\, Lexington\, Lincoln\, Bedford\, and Carlisle. Starting at the Concord Museum\, cyclists can choose to ride a 21.3- or 32.4-mile loop on paved roads\, passing many historic sites including the North Bridge\, the Lexington Green\, and the Paul Revere capture site. A post-ride party with food\, drink\, and entertainment will be held on the Museum lawn at the end of the Ride. \nAll net proceeds from the events will support the Museum’s educational programs\, making it possible for more than 14\,000 school children to learn from the Museum’s unique collection and expert educators.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/paul-reveres-bike-ride-for-the-concord-museum/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord Museum":MAILTO:pollyconcord250@gmail.com
GEO:42.457529;-71.3417985
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike Concord MA 01742 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=53 Cambridge Turnpike:geo:-71.3417985,42.457529
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111313
CREATED:20250310T174217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T174217Z
UID:10000364-1747423800-1747431000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Concord250 Event: Period Music Concert
DESCRIPTION:Musicians of Trinity Episcopal Church\, 81 Elm Street will offer a concert of music from the 18th c at the church on Friday\, May 16th at 7:30 PM.  Performers will include musicians from Concord\, and surrounding towns. Music performed will be by composers whose music may well have been performed in and around Concord at the time of the historic battle\, including those from Europe and the Colonies\, including William Billings of Boston.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-event-period-music-concert/
LOCATION:Trinity Episcopal Church\, 81 Elm Street\, Concord\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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SUMMARY:Concord250 Event: “Freedom\, Courage\, and Love” Tanya Bartevyan Piano Recital
DESCRIPTION:Concord250 Event: “Freedom\, Courage\, and Love” Tanya Bartevyan Piano Recital\nMay 16 @ 7:30 PM\nTanya Bartevyan Piano Recital: “Freedom\, Courage\, and Love” \nFeaturing: Florence Price Piano Sonata in E minor\, Beethoven Pathetique Sonata\, and other works. \nMass Cultural Council
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-event-freedom-courage-and-love-tanya-bartevyan-piano-recital/
LOCATION:TriCon Church\, Walden Street 54\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T110000
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SUMMARY:Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:The Congregational Library & Archives presents a new in-person exhibition\, “Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts.” The exhibition highlights the stories of Massachusetts Congregationalists drawn from the CLA’s important collections. \nBy the time the war began\, many Congregationalists had embraced a theological justification for war and revolution. They believed that God favored them and that their cause was a morally justified\, sacred rebellion. Through sermons\, books\, poems\, songs\, and letters\, Congregationalists shared their stories\, reflected on their moral obligations to each other\, and debated questions of liberty and loyalty. But consensus was elusive\, and implementation proved difficult and unsatisfactory to many\, especially those on the margins. \nThese discussions shaped the legacy of Congregationalism and the way the Revolutionary War is remembered today\, 250 years later.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/sacred-rebellion-congregationalists-in-revolutionary-massachusetts-2/2025-05-16/
LOCATION:Congregational Library & Archives\, Beacon Street 14\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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GEO:42.3579456;-71.062439
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T200000
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SUMMARY:Abigail Adams as performed by Sheryl Faye
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with Abigail Adams as performed by Sheryl Faye. \nThursday\, May 15\, 6 p.m. at Adams Free Library (92 Park Street\, Adams\, MA 01220) \nJoin the Friends of The Adams Free Library in celebrating the life of Abigail Adams\, the first First Lady to reside in the White House\, with her husband\, President John Adams\, in November 1800. \nSheryl Faye becomes Abigail Adams\, the woman who instructed her to “Remember the Ladies… if particular care and attention is not paid to the Ladies\, we are determined to foment a Rebellion and will not hold ourselves bound by any laws in which we have no voice\, or Representation.” \nLight refreshments will be served at 5 p.m. in the Lower Level. \nPerformance will begins at 6 p.m. in the Memorial Room \nTickets are $20.00 with limited seating. (NO Tickets will be sold at the door) \nTickets may be purchased at the Adams Free Library front desk\, or by contacting Ed or Pam St. John 413-743-5603 or by email at estjohn1@roadrunner.com
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/abigail-adams-as-performed-by-sheryl-faye/
LOCATION:Adams Free Library\, Park Street 92\, Adams\, Massachusetts\, 01220\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Event,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adams Free Library":MAILTO:hjayko@town.adams.ma.us
GEO:42.623812;-73.1203417
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