BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MA250 - ECPv6.5.1.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:MA250 X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://massachusetts250.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MA250 REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T183000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141503 CREATED:20250407T191124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T191124Z UID:10001199-1750957200-1750962600@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Innovation Trail - Cambridge's First Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, June 26th at 5 PM for a special post-work tour of The Innovation Trail\, supported by the City of Cambridge and MA 250. \nCambridge’s Kendall Square area has long been a hub of innovation\, decades before the Massachusetts Institute of Technology moved there in 1916\, and centuries before the square became a center of biotechnology research and software development. Join Michael Kuchta and Karen Weintraub\, Cambridge residents and the co-authors of Born in Cambridge: 400 Years of Ideas and Innovators\, on a walking tour of Kendall Square. \nLearn about such Cambridge innovations as the sewing machine\, the yellow highlighter marker\, the first long distance telephone call\, and Polaroid’s instant photography. You’ll hear stories about the Human Genome project\, the Apollo Guidance Computer\, mRNA-based vaccines and the Cambridge innovators who brought them into being. Come explore the lesser-known history of Kendall Square on this fascinating 90-minute walking tour. \nWe’ll start at the Boston Marriott in Kendall Square\, just above the Kendall Square T station. If you are interested in STEM and entrepreneurship\, you won’t want to miss this tour! Please dress for the day’s weather\, and please tag us in any photos that you post on Instagram or other social media: @bostoninnotrail. \nThese tickets are free thanks to generous support from the City of Cambridge and MA 250. Space is limited\, so please cancel your order if you are unable to make it so that someone else can use that ticket. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/innovation-trail-cambridges-first-walking-tour/ LOCATION:50 Broadway\, Cambridge\, 50 Broadway\, Cambridge\, 02142\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors,Speakers ORGANIZER;CN="City of Cambridge":MAILTO:Cambridge250@cambridgema.gov GEO:42.3628444;-71.0855301 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=50 Broadway Cambridge 50 Broadway Cambridge 02142 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=50 Broadway:geo:-71.0855301,42.3628444 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T173000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141503 CREATED:20250609T174026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T174026Z UID:10001481-1750953600-1750959000@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Historic Songs of the American Revolution DESCRIPTION:As part of the Revolution 250 series of events happening throughout 2025 and 2026\, the Bidwell House Museum is excited to partner with The Berkshire County Historical Society at Herman Melville’s Arrowhead to present a concert of music from the Revolution. You can see this concert at Arrowhead on June 25th\, the day before our concert on the 26th. \nThe history of the American Revolution is detailed with many battles\, conferences\, and personalities. But it was also a time of patriotism\, inspiration\, and song. This musical program includes nine historic songs\, and will give a brief narrative of the history of this war through song. The concert will last about one hour. \nCosby Gibson and Tom Staudle are award winning songwriters and singers and live near the Adirondacks in upstate New York. As a duo\, they have been performing for fifteen years\, and tour both regionally and nationally. Together they play originals and favorites with a variety of instruments such as guitar\, fiddle\, banjo\, and harmonica\, and in many settings such as festivals\, concert series\, livestreams\, and community events. \nDue to space limitations\, pre-registration is required for this event and tickets will not be sold at the door.\nTickets will be $15 for members and $20 for non-members URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/historic-songs-of-the-american-revolution/ LOCATION:The Bidwell House Museum\, Art School Road 100\, Monterey\, Massachusetts\, 01245\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/GibsonStaudle2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Bidwell House Museum":MAILTO:bidwellhouse@gmail.com GEO:42.2084756;-73.2183631 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Bidwell House Museum Art School Road 100 Monterey Massachusetts 01245 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Art School Road 100:geo:-73.2183631,42.2084756 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141503 CREATED:20250403T184109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T185821Z UID:10001222-1750876200-1750881600@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:The Revolution in Concert: Evelyn Harris DESCRIPTION:The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum commemorates the anniversary of the American Revolution with an outdoor concert series of period and revolutionary music\, The Revolution in Concert\, held in the Museum’s sunken garden. Evelyn Harris and Yasmeen Williams\, powerhouse vocalists and founding members of Sweet Honey In The Rock\, with pianist Ailey Verdelle\, comprise the 13th Horace Clarence Boyer Memorial Gospel Concert to perform stirring interpretations of the African-American song canon including spirituals\, freedom songs\, jazz\, pop\, rock ‘n’ roll\, gospel and blues. \nConcerts begin at 6:30 p.m.\, picknickers are welcome at 5 p.m.. Tickets are available at the door\, $12 adults\, $2 children\, cash only please. 130 River Drive\, Hadley\, MA 01035 URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-revolution-in-concert-evelyn-harris/ LOCATION:Massachusetts CATEGORIES:Drama,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/harris.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum":MAILTO:pphmuseumassistant@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141503 CREATED:20250630T181500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T181500Z UID:10001538-1750874400-1750878000@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Fighting for Freedom: Black Cambridge from the Revolution to the Early 19thC DESCRIPTION:Fighting for Freedom: Black Cambridge from the Revolution to the Early Nineteenth Century \nJoin us for an illustrated talk with Leslie Brunetta and Paula Paris and learn more about Cambridge’s Black Patriots! \nWed. June 25\, 2025\, 6:00PM\nFirst Church in Cambridge\, Congregational\n11 Garden Street\, Cambridge\, MA 02138\nin the Margaret Jewett Hall \nIn celebration of Massachusetts250 by the Cambridge Historical Commission\, Cambridge Black History Project and First Church in Cambridge\, Congregational. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/fighting-for-freedom-black-cambridge-from-the-revolution-to-the-early-19thc/2025-06-25/2/ LOCATION:First Church in Cambridge\, Garden Street 11\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States CATEGORIES:Black History,Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_7765.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge Historical Commission":MAILTO:Histcomm@cambridgema.gov GEO:42.3766445;-71.1226562 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=First Church in Cambridge Garden Street 11 Cambridge Massachusetts 02138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Garden Street 11:geo:-71.1226562,42.3766445 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250625T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141503 CREATED:20250630T181500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T181500Z UID:10001537-1750838400-1750870800@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Fighting for Freedom: Black Cambridge from the Revolution to the Early 19thC DESCRIPTION:Fighting for Freedom: Black Cambridge from the Revolution to the Early Nineteenth Century \nJoin us for an illustrated talk with Leslie Brunetta and Paula Paris and learn more about Cambridge’s Black Patriots! \nWed. June 25\, 2025\, 6:00PM\nFirst Church in Cambridge\, Congregational\n11 Garden Street\, Cambridge\, MA 02138\nin the Margaret Jewett Hall \nIn celebration of Massachusetts250 by the Cambridge Historical Commission\, Cambridge Black History Project and First Church in Cambridge\, Congregational. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/fighting-for-freedom-black-cambridge-from-the-revolution-to-the-early-19thc/2025-06-25/1/ LOCATION:First Church in Cambridge\, Garden Street 11\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States CATEGORIES:Black History,Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_7765.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge Historical Commission":MAILTO:Histcomm@cambridgema.gov GEO:42.3766445;-71.1226562 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=First Church in Cambridge Garden Street 11 Cambridge Massachusetts 02138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Garden Street 11:geo:-71.1226562,42.3766445 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141503 CREATED:20250603T210924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T210924Z UID:10001455-1750705200-1750710600@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:The British Soldiers of April 19\, 1775 DESCRIPTION:Please join the Acton 250 Committee for its next speaking event featuring historian and author Don N. Hagist on Monday\, June 23 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM in The Acton Memorial Library’s Meeting Room\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA. Don will share lesser-known narratives from the Revolutionary Era\, including the lives of British soldiers who engaged the colonials on April 19\, 1775 and maintained the Siege of Boston for the following year. \nDon is managing editor of Journal of the American Revolution (allthingsliberty.com). His historical studies focus on presenting an accurate picture of individual soldiers and their families\, especially those of the British army who served in America. This research is done using exclusively primary sources\, mostly from archives in North America and Europe. He is a consultant for the PBS documentary The American Revolution produced by Ken Burns\, and has written several recent books including Noble Volunteers: the British Soldiers who fought the American Revolution (Westholme\, 2020)\, The Revolution’s Last Men: The Soldiers behind the Photographs (Westholme\, 2015) and These Distinguished Corps: British Grenadier and Light Infantry Battalions in the American Revolution (Helion\, 2022). Don is an engineering consultant and technical editor\, and also writes for several well-known syndicated cartoonists. \nRemote Participation: A recording will be available at Acton TV https://actontv.org/ and on our website https://www.actonma.gov/250 where you’ll find all programming information and a link to our commemorative store. \nGenerously supported by the Acton Lions Club. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-british-soldiers-of-april-19-1775/ LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, Main Street 486\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Hagist-June-2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Acton 250 Committee":MAILTO:acton250@acton-ma.gov GEO:42.4866088;-71.4333687 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Acton Memorial Library Main Street 486 Acton MA 01720 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 486:geo:-71.4333687,42.4866088 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141503 CREATED:20250609T175745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T175745Z UID:10001488-1750595400-1750606200@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Juneteenth Gathering at Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters DESCRIPTION:Gather for Juneteenth to honor those who endured slavery and seized freedom on Brattle Street 250 years ago\, their descendants\, and the long history of Black freedom activism in Cambridge and beyond. \nThis free\, all-ages event is marking its fourth year in 2025! Denise Washington (#Pop-Up Poetry Series)\, a descendant of Darby Vassall\, has curated the Juneteenth Gathering at Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters NHS each year. Join us for the Juneteenth Gathering\, A Denise Plays Hard Event\, featuring poetry\, music\, historical displays\, family activities\, and refreshments. All are welcome! URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/juneteenth-gathering-at-longfellow-house-washingtons-headquarters/ LOCATION:Longfellow House-Washington Headquarters\, Brattle Street 105\, Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, 02138\, United States CATEGORIES:Black History,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MA250-Event-Header.png ORGANIZER;CN="National Park Service":MAILTO:mark_powell@nps.gov GEO:42.377391;-71.1264099 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Longfellow House-Washington Headquarters Brattle Street 105 Cambridge Massachusetts 02138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Brattle Street 105:geo:-71.1264099,42.377391 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141503 CREATED:20250422T144912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T144912Z UID:10001383-1750579200-1750600800@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:250th Battle of Bunker Hill Reenactment DESCRIPTION:The 250th Anniversary Reenactment of The Battle of Bunker Hill aims to accurately portray the events and faithfully represent the people involved in the conflict of June 17\, 1775. Our mission is to celebrate and commemorate the actions and sacrifices of the men and women of all sides of the Battle of Bunker Hill through careful research\, public demonstrations\, civic engagement and educational outreach. Through these means\, we endeavor to increase understanding of the Battle of Bunker Hill\, and to bring to life the stories and voices of those long gone or purposefully excluded: when you see us\, think of them. \nThe event takes place at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester\, MA. Visit https://discovergloucester.com/250th-battle-of-bunker-hill-reenactment-in-gloucester-ma/ for information on parking and shuttles to the event. \nThough we would love to have Bunker Hill 250 happen in Charlestown\, there just isn’t a location in the city where it would be geographically possible to hold such a program. We encourage all participants to visit the Bunker Hill monument and museum (located at: Bunker Hill Museum Address: 43 Monument Square\, Charlestown\, MA 02129). \nRecreating the Battle\nThe first pitched battle of the American War for Independence was fought in stages. Our reenactment of the battle will do the same. The recreated battle will be broken up into a series of vignettes and lectures\, as well as the tactical demonstrations. Beginning each morning\, Colonial forces will race to build fortifications atop the hill as the Royal Navy bombards the American position to soften its defense in preparation for amphibious assault. British soldiers will then be ferried to the beachhead before charging the American lines – attacking the hill three times before taking it through bitter combat. \nBefore and after the tactical demonstrations\, interpreters portraying specific historical figures will give context to the events of June 1775\, detailing how the battle transformed their lives and our nation. Between each action\, visitors will have the opportunity to meet reenactors and learn about the perspectives of the people they portray. \nEvent Schedule: \nSaturday\, June 21 \nThe Navy Approaches:\nHalf Moon Beach\n8 – 11:30 am \nAs the battle looms\, the waters around Charlestown neck fill with Royal Navy vessels\, sent to bombard the fortifications into submission and land troops for the eventual assault. \nJoin Royal Navy sailors and the crews of the tall ships Story\, Ardelle\, Isabelle\, and Lynx\, as they discuss the roll of the navy in the Battle of Bunker Hill as well as 18th century warfare. \nCivilians Under Siege & the Military on the Move\nThe Marketplace\nAll Day \nThe citizens of Boston were able to observe the Battle of Bunker Hill from the rooftops and hills of the City. They had been under British occupation since the enforcement of the Boston Port Act a year earlier had shut down nearly all commerce to the town causing many to leave. \nInterpreters will explain civilian and military life in Massachusetts in the 1770s. Through a diversity of perspectives across race\, gender\, class\, and politics\, you will learn about the dynamic lives of 18th century Bostonians\, British military officers\, and Provincial leaders. \nThe Preparation:\nThe Redoubt\n9 – 10am \nIn the evening hours of June 16th\, 1\,200 American soldiers leave their camp at Cambridge to cross the neck onto the Charlestown peninsula. These hardened men from the country took on the work of fortifying Bunker Hill. As dawn broke\, British cannons from ships and Cobb’s Hill (Boston) open fire to try to halt the work. \nJoin the soldiers as they construct the fortifications with hand tools from the period. Learn about the backgrounds and motivations of these Americans. \nThe Landing\nHalf Moon Beach\n10 – 11am \nGeneral Gage forms British soldiers from the Boston garrison to land on the tip of the Charlestown Peninsula and form for a plan to drive the American’s from their fortifications on the Hill. As the British soldiers land\, sharpshooters from Charlestown take pot shots at them. In response British soldiers set fire to Charlestown to drive off the sharpshooters\, additionally using the smoke to mask their movements. \nWatch as British sailors and soldiers from Boston land in the harbor in 18th century boats on the Charlestown Peninsula (Half-Moon Beach) forming for their assault on the American positions. \nThe Flanking Attack\nCressy Beach\n1 – 2 pm \nWhile the British Marines make a frontal assault on the redoubt as a faint\, the elite soldiers of Gage’s force (Grenadiers and Light Infantry) attempt to flank the American fortifications by attacking down a beach on the Mystic River. These soldiers charge down the beach opposed by New Hampshire soldiers under Stark at a rail fence. The New Hampshire soldiers give an incessant fire which shatters the attack and drives back the Grenadiers and Light Infantry. \nWatch as Britain’s elite soldiers assault American flank positions (Cressy Beach). \nThe Main Assault\nBunker Hill\n4 – 5 pm \nWith the flanking attack on the beach broken\, General Howe rallies the Marines along with the remaining Grenadiers and Light Infantry to make a head-on assault at the amin redoubt and rail fence of the American line. They are slowed in their advance by the numerous farmers’ fences\, taking heavy casualties and fall back. Major John Pitcairn of the Marines is fatally wounded by Salem Poor. Howe has his men drop their packs and advances in column to negate American artillery fire. The advance in a final assault. The Americans\, having run out of powder\, begin throwing rocks in a desperate attempt to slow the British. Out of powder and overwhelmed the Americans flee the hill. General Joseph Warren of the American forces is killed in this final assault. \nWatch as American militia soldiers defend their fortifications against the attacking British soldiers. \nSunday\, June 22 \nThe Navy Approaches:\nHalf Moon Beach\n8 – 11:30 am \nAs the battle looms\, the waters around Charlestown neck are filled with Royal Navy vessels\, sent to bombard the fortifications into submission and land troops for the eventual assault. \nJoin Royal Navy sailors and the crews of the tall ships Story\, Ardelle\, Isabelle\, and Lynx\, as they discuss the roll of the navy in the Battle of Bunker Hill as well as 18th century warfare. \nCivilians Under Siege & the Military on the Move\nThe Marketplace\nAll Day \nThe citizens of Boston were able to observe the Battle of Bunker Hill from the rooftops and hills of the city. They had been under British occupation since the enforcement of the Boston Port Act a year earlier had shut down nearly all commerce to the town causing many to leave. \nInterpreters will explain civilian and military life in Massachusetts in the 1770s. Through a diversity of perspectives across race\, gender\, class\, and politics\, you will learn about the dynamic lives of 18th century Bostonians\, British military officers\, and Provincial leaders. \nThe Preparation:\nThe Redoubt\n9 – 10am \nIn the evening hours of June 16th\, 1\,200 American soldiers leave their camp at Cambridge to cross the neck onto the Charlestown peninsula. These hardened men from the country took on the work of fortifying Bunker Hill. As dawn broke\, British cannons from ships and Cobb’s Hill (Boston) open fire to try to halt the work. \nJoin the soldiers as they construct the fortifications with hand tools from the period. Learn about the backgrounds and motivations of these Americans. \nThe Landing\nHalf Moon Beach\n10 – 11am \nGeneral Gage forms British soldiers from the Boston garrison to land on the tip of the Charlestown Peninsula and form for a plan to drive the Americans from their fortifications on the Hill. As the British soldiers land\, sharpshooters from Charlestown take pot shots at them. In response British soldiers set fire to Charlestown to drive off the sharpshooters\, additionally using the smoke to mask their movements. \nWatch as British sailors and soldiers from Boston land in the harbor in 18th century boats on the Charlestown Peninsula (Half-Moon Beach) forming for their assault on the American positions. \nThe Main Assault\nBunker Hill\n1 – 2 pm \nWith the flanking attack on the beach broken\, General Howe rallies the Marines along with the remaining Grenadiers and Light Infantry to make a head-on assault at the amin redoubt and rail fence of the American line. They are slowed in their advance by the numerous farmers’ fences\, taking heavy casualties and fall back. Major John Pitcairn of the Marines is fatally wounded by Salem Poor. Howe has his men drop their packs and advances in column to negate American artillery fire. The advance in a final assault. The Americans\, having run out of powder\, begin throwing rocks in a desperate attempt to slow the British. Out of powder and overwhelmed the Americans flee the hill. General Joseph Warren of the American forces are killed in this final assault. \nWatch as American militia soldiers defend their fortifications against the attacking British soldiers. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/250th-battle-of-bunker-hill-reenactment/2025-06-22/ LOCATION:Stage Fort Park\, Hough Avenue 24\, Gloucester\, Massachusetts\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Battle-of-Bunker-Hill-John-Collins-Photography.png GEO:42.6052918;-70.6781573 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Stage Fort Park Hough Avenue 24 Gloucester Massachusetts 01930 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Hough Avenue 24:geo:-70.6781573,42.6052918 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141503 CREATED:20250610T070320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T070320Z UID:10001492-1750510800-1750518000@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Hammered Dulcimer Concert DESCRIPTION:Award-winning musician Dave Neiman plays jigs\, reels\, and Baroque and Renaissance tunes that Paul Revere and his family may have enjoyed. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/hammered-dulcimer-concert/ LOCATION:Paul Revere House\, 19 North Square\, Boston\, 02113\, United States CATEGORIES:Event GEO:42.363739;-71.0537 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Paul Revere House 19 North Square Boston 02113 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=19 North Square:geo:-71.0537,42.363739 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141503 CREATED:20250610T070358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T070358Z UID:10001493-1750510800-1750516200@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:John Adams: The Colossus of Independence DESCRIPTION:Hear from John Adams himself as he discusses his earliest beginnings in Braintree through his days as delegate of the Continental Congress and foreign ambassador. Hear his opinions of his contemporaries and how he longs to be home with his “dearest friend\,” Abigail\, and their children. Mr. Adams’ singular wit is appealing to children and adults! URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/john-adams-the-colossus-of-independence/ LOCATION:Paul Revere House\, 19 North Square\, Boston\, 02113\, United States CATEGORIES:Event GEO:42.363739;-71.0537 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Paul Revere House 19 North Square Boston 02113 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=19 North Square:geo:-71.0537,42.363739 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141503 CREATED:20250407T185633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250430T182808Z UID:10001329-1750503600-1750521600@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Harvard Square Bookish Ball DESCRIPTION:This free\, family-friendly extravaganza features literary tours of Harvard Square\, treats\, live music\, and special book-themed promotions in our businesses. \nIn celebration of the 250th anniversary of America’s independence\, City and state officials launched the Massachusetts 2050 campaign in September 2024. Throughout 2025 and 2026\, Massachusetts 250 (or MA250) will commemorate the many battles across the City of Cambridge and the state that led to America’s independence. \nFor 400 years\, Harvard Square has been the epicenter of American literature\, philosophy\, and education. From the first printing press in North America to our beloved book stores today\, the outstanding tradition of poetry and storytelling\, from Anne Bradstreet to Allen Ginsberg\, the Square has been home to all things book-related. Stroll between our current bookstores while hearing stories of the incredible literature that was written in and inspired by these streets. Acclaimed lawyer\, author and politician\, Richard Henry Dana Jr. (portrayed by Daniel Berger-Jones of Boston History Company) hosts these tours designed exclusively for the Bookish Ball. \nThe festivities begin at 11am on Harvard’s Smith Campus Plaza (located at 1350 Massachusetts Avenue) where you will be greeted by Elizabeth Glover\, portrayed by Linda Peck. Glover established the first printing press in the Thirteen Colonies on Dunster Street\, just around the corner! Enjoy some sweet treats and live music before grabbing your “Passport to Wisdom” and visiting Harvard Square’s five book stores: Lovestruck Books\, Harvard Book Store\, Harvard COOP\, Grolier’s Poetry Book Shop\, and Rodney’s Bookstore. \n  URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/harvard-square-bookish-ball/ LOCATION:Harvard Square\, 1350 Massachusetts Ave.\, Cambridge\, 02138\, United States CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event GEO:42.3726823;-71.1185993 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Harvard Square 1350 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge 02138 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1350 Massachusetts Ave.:geo:-71.1185993,42.3726823 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141503 CREATED:20250310T181049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T181049Z UID:10001043-1750503600-1750521600@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-2/2025-06-21/ LOCATION:Congregational Library & Archives\, Beacon Street 14\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SRCarouselNarrow.png ORGANIZER;CN="Congregational Library &%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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141503 CREATED:20250422T144912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T144912Z UID:10001382-1750492800-1750525200@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:250th Battle of Bunker Hill Reenactment DESCRIPTION:The 250th Anniversary Reenactment of The Battle of Bunker Hill aims to accurately portray the events and faithfully represent the people involved in the conflict of June 17\, 1775. Our mission is to celebrate and commemorate the actions and sacrifices of the men and women of all sides of the Battle of Bunker Hill through careful research\, public demonstrations\, civic engagement and educational outreach. Through these means\, we endeavor to increase understanding of the Battle of Bunker Hill\, and to bring to life the stories and voices of those long gone or purposefully excluded: when you see us\, think of them. \nThe event takes place at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester\, MA. Visit https://discovergloucester.com/250th-battle-of-bunker-hill-reenactment-in-gloucester-ma/ for information on parking and shuttles to the event. \nThough we would love to have Bunker Hill 250 happen in Charlestown\, there just isn’t a location in the city where it would be geographically possible to hold such a program. We encourage all participants to visit the Bunker Hill monument and museum (located at: Bunker Hill Museum Address: 43 Monument Square\, Charlestown\, MA 02129). \nRecreating the Battle\nThe first pitched battle of the American War for Independence was fought in stages. Our reenactment of the battle will do the same. The recreated battle will be broken up into a series of vignettes and lectures\, as well as the tactical demonstrations. Beginning each morning\, Colonial forces will race to build fortifications atop the hill as the Royal Navy bombards the American position to soften its defense in preparation for amphibious assault. British soldiers will then be ferried to the beachhead before charging the American lines – attacking the hill three times before taking it through bitter combat. \nBefore and after the tactical demonstrations\, interpreters portraying specific historical figures will give context to the events of June 1775\, detailing how the battle transformed their lives and our nation. Between each action\, visitors will have the opportunity to meet reenactors and learn about the perspectives of the people they portray. \nEvent Schedule: \nSaturday\, June 21 \nThe Navy Approaches:\nHalf Moon Beach\n8 – 11:30 am \nAs the battle looms\, the waters around Charlestown neck fill with Royal Navy vessels\, sent to bombard the fortifications into submission and land troops for the eventual assault. \nJoin Royal Navy sailors and the crews of the tall ships Story\, Ardelle\, Isabelle\, and Lynx\, as they discuss the roll of the navy in the Battle of Bunker Hill as well as 18th century warfare. \nCivilians Under Siege & the Military on the Move\nThe Marketplace\nAll Day \nThe citizens of Boston were able to observe the Battle of Bunker Hill from the rooftops and hills of the City. They had been under British occupation since the enforcement of the Boston Port Act a year earlier had shut down nearly all commerce to the town causing many to leave. \nInterpreters will explain civilian and military life in Massachusetts in the 1770s. Through a diversity of perspectives across race\, gender\, class\, and politics\, you will learn about the dynamic lives of 18th century Bostonians\, British military officers\, and Provincial leaders. \nThe Preparation:\nThe Redoubt\n9 – 10am \nIn the evening hours of June 16th\, 1\,200 American soldiers leave their camp at Cambridge to cross the neck onto the Charlestown peninsula. These hardened men from the country took on the work of fortifying Bunker Hill. As dawn broke\, British cannons from ships and Cobb’s Hill (Boston) open fire to try to halt the work. \nJoin the soldiers as they construct the fortifications with hand tools from the period. Learn about the backgrounds and motivations of these Americans. \nThe Landing\nHalf Moon Beach\n10 – 11am \nGeneral Gage forms British soldiers from the Boston garrison to land on the tip of the Charlestown Peninsula and form for a plan to drive the American’s from their fortifications on the Hill. As the British soldiers land\, sharpshooters from Charlestown take pot shots at them. In response British soldiers set fire to Charlestown to drive off the sharpshooters\, additionally using the smoke to mask their movements. \nWatch as British sailors and soldiers from Boston land in the harbor in 18th century boats on the Charlestown Peninsula (Half-Moon Beach) forming for their assault on the American positions. \nThe Flanking Attack\nCressy Beach\n1 – 2 pm \nWhile the British Marines make a frontal assault on the redoubt as a faint\, the elite soldiers of Gage’s force (Grenadiers and Light Infantry) attempt to flank the American fortifications by attacking down a beach on the Mystic River. These soldiers charge down the beach opposed by New Hampshire soldiers under Stark at a rail fence. The New Hampshire soldiers give an incessant fire which shatters the attack and drives back the Grenadiers and Light Infantry. \nWatch as Britain’s elite soldiers assault American flank positions (Cressy Beach). \nThe Main Assault\nBunker Hill\n4 – 5 pm \nWith the flanking attack on the beach broken\, General Howe rallies the Marines along with the remaining Grenadiers and Light Infantry to make a head-on assault at the amin redoubt and rail fence of the American line. They are slowed in their advance by the numerous farmers’ fences\, taking heavy casualties and fall back. Major John Pitcairn of the Marines is fatally wounded by Salem Poor. Howe has his men drop their packs and advances in column to negate American artillery fire. The advance in a final assault. The Americans\, having run out of powder\, begin throwing rocks in a desperate attempt to slow the British. Out of powder and overwhelmed the Americans flee the hill. General Joseph Warren of the American forces is killed in this final assault. \nWatch as American militia soldiers defend their fortifications against the attacking British soldiers. \nSunday\, June 22 \nThe Navy Approaches:\nHalf Moon Beach\n8 – 11:30 am \nAs the battle looms\, the waters around Charlestown neck are filled with Royal Navy vessels\, sent to bombard the fortifications into submission and land troops for the eventual assault. \nJoin Royal Navy sailors and the crews of the tall ships Story\, Ardelle\, Isabelle\, and Lynx\, as they discuss the roll of the navy in the Battle of Bunker Hill as well as 18th century warfare. \nCivilians Under Siege & the Military on the Move\nThe Marketplace\nAll Day \nThe citizens of Boston were able to observe the Battle of Bunker Hill from the rooftops and hills of the city. They had been under British occupation since the enforcement of the Boston Port Act a year earlier had shut down nearly all commerce to the town causing many to leave. \nInterpreters will explain civilian and military life in Massachusetts in the 1770s. Through a diversity of perspectives across race\, gender\, class\, and politics\, you will learn about the dynamic lives of 18th century Bostonians\, British military officers\, and Provincial leaders. \nThe Preparation:\nThe Redoubt\n9 – 10am \nIn the evening hours of June 16th\, 1\,200 American soldiers leave their camp at Cambridge to cross the neck onto the Charlestown peninsula. These hardened men from the country took on the work of fortifying Bunker Hill. As dawn broke\, British cannons from ships and Cobb’s Hill (Boston) open fire to try to halt the work. \nJoin the soldiers as they construct the fortifications with hand tools from the period. Learn about the backgrounds and motivations of these Americans. \nThe Landing\nHalf Moon Beach\n10 – 11am \nGeneral Gage forms British soldiers from the Boston garrison to land on the tip of the Charlestown Peninsula and form for a plan to drive the Americans from their fortifications on the Hill. As the British soldiers land\, sharpshooters from Charlestown take pot shots at them. In response British soldiers set fire to Charlestown to drive off the sharpshooters\, additionally using the smoke to mask their movements. \nWatch as British sailors and soldiers from Boston land in the harbor in 18th century boats on the Charlestown Peninsula (Half-Moon Beach) forming for their assault on the American positions. \nThe Main Assault\nBunker Hill\n1 – 2 pm \nWith the flanking attack on the beach broken\, General Howe rallies the Marines along with the remaining Grenadiers and Light Infantry to make a head-on assault at the amin redoubt and rail fence of the American line. They are slowed in their advance by the numerous farmers’ fences\, taking heavy casualties and fall back. Major John Pitcairn of the Marines is fatally wounded by Salem Poor. Howe has his men drop their packs and advances in column to negate American artillery fire. The advance in a final assault. The Americans\, having run out of powder\, begin throwing rocks in a desperate attempt to slow the British. Out of powder and overwhelmed the Americans flee the hill. General Joseph Warren of the American forces are killed in this final assault. \nWatch as American militia soldiers defend their fortifications against the attacking British soldiers. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/250th-battle-of-bunker-hill-reenactment/2025-06-21/ LOCATION:Stage Fort Park\, Hough Avenue 24\, Gloucester\, Massachusetts\, 01930\, United States CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Battle-of-Bunker-Hill-John-Collins-Photography.png GEO:42.6052918;-70.6781573 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Stage Fort Park Hough Avenue 24 Gloucester Massachusetts 01930 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Hough Avenue 24:geo:-70.6781573,42.6052918 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250620T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141503 CREATED:20250310T181049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T181049Z UID:10001042-1750417200-1750435200@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-2/2025-06-20/ LOCATION:Congregational Library & Archives\, Beacon Street 14\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SRCarouselNarrow.png ORGANIZER;CN="Congregational Library &%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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250620 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623 DTSTAMP:20260404T141503 CREATED:20250521T133254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T133254Z UID:10001422-1750377600-1750636799@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Concord250 Event: Songs For A New World DESCRIPTION:Performances: June 20 – 22\, 2025\nA Special Presentation as our part of Concord 250\nGet Tickets Now Learn More and View the Cast Meet Our Director\nDirected by Jamie Cook\nMusic Direction by Ben Oehlkers \nStep into the world of Songs for a New World\, the first musical by Tony Award winner Jason Robert Brown. This electrifying production captures the essence of life’s pivotal moments through the eyes of compelling characters navigating love\, ambition\, and the pursuit of dreams. From the American Revolution to a precarious ledge 57 stories above modern day Fifth Avenue\, each story unfolds a unique narrative that reflects the universal struggles and aspirations that define our lives. With its vibrant energy and relatable themes\, it’s a celebration of resilience\, hope\, and the transformative moments that shape who we are. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-event-songs-for-a-new-world/ LOCATION:51 Walden Concord Ma\, Walden Street 51\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, 01742\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/songsfornewworld.png ORGANIZER;CN="Concord250":MAILTO:pollyconcord250@gmail.com GEO:42.4590037;-71.348977 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=51 Walden Concord Ma Walden Street 51 Concord Massachusetts 01742 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Walden Street 51:geo:-71.348977,42.4590037 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141503 CREATED:20250310T172609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T172609Z UID:10000322-1750327200-1750336200@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Juneteenth Underground Railroad Tour of Beacon Hill DESCRIPTION:Join Hub Town Tours on Juneteenth for a special Underground Railroad Tour of Beacon Hill. We will explore Boston’s role in the fight to end legalized slavery and celebrate local abolitionists that helped to lead America’s “Second Revolution.” This 2.5-hour walking tour will visit sites along the Black Heritage Trail\, including abolitionist landmarks like the African Meeting House and the Lewis and Harriet Hayden House. We will delve deeply into the tumultuous years before the U.S. Civil War when 19th-century Bostonians grappled with the institution of slavery and demanded an end to racial injustice across their young nation. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/juneteenth-underground-railroad-tour-of-beacon-hill/ LOCATION:Massachusetts CATEGORIES:Black History,Celebration,Commemoration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/DSCF1190-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Hub Town Tours":MAILTO:help@hubtowntours.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141503 CREATED:20250318T170111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T202522Z UID:10001130-1750273200-1750278600@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Newburyport's Road to Revolution Part VI - Bunker Hill: Heroes & Cowards DESCRIPTION:Join us for Newburyport’s Road to Revolution Part VI – Bunker Hill: Heroes and Cowards! In this closing lecture of the Newburyport’s Road to Revolution series\, join historian and author Alexander Cain for an exploration of the first engagement in which Newbury(port) troops play a significant role – for good or ill. While some local commanders distinguished themselves\, others were disgraced\, drawing the ire of George Washington himself. \nThe Battle of Bunker Hill was transformative for Newburyport\, testing the mettle of the rebels\, and setting the scene for the brutal years ahead. Using never-before-seen records and objects from the collection of the Museum of Old Newbury\, we will learn how Newburyport and Essex County people experienced this bloody encounter and its aftermath. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/newburyports-road-to-revolution-part-vi-bunker-hill-heroes-cowards/ LOCATION:Firehouse Center for the Arts\, 1 Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/AttackBunkerHill.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Old Newbury":MAILTO:info@newburyhistory.org GEO:42.8117843;-70.8701987 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square Newburyport MA 01950 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Market Square:geo:-70.8701987,42.8117843 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141503 CREATED:20250401T213130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T152042Z UID:10001221-1750271400-1750276800@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:The Revolution in Concert: Thea Hopkins DESCRIPTION:The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum commemorates the anniversary of the American Revolution with an outdoor concert series of period and revolutionary music\, The Revolution in Concert\, held in the Museum’s sunken garden. Thea Hopkins\, acclaimed singer songwriter and member of the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe of Martha’s Vineyard\, performs modern “Red Roots Americana\,” capturing the scope and reach of Indigenous music in the 21st century along with a sprinkling of traditional\, timeless tribal artistry. She was the Grand Prize Winner of the 22nd Great American Song Contest for her song\, “The Ghost of Emmett Till”. \nConcerts begin at 6:30 pm\, picknickers are welcome at 5 p.m. Tickets are available at the door\, $12 adults\, $2 children\, cash only please. 130 River Drive\, Hadley\, MA 01035 URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-revolution-in-concert-thea-hopkins/ LOCATION:Massachusetts CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/thea.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum":MAILTO:pphmuseumassistant@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141503 CREATED:20250611T191304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T191304Z UID:10001509-1750186800-1750194000@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:“A STATE OF REBELLION” PART II: HONORING THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL DESCRIPTION:On Tuesday\, June 17th\, at 7pm at the Adams Academy\, 8 Adams Street\, Quincy Historical Society will host the second part of a program exploring life in Braintree during the first pivotal months of the American Revolution. The City of Quincy’s Directory of Historic Heritage and Resources\, Bob Damon\, and Quincy Historical Society’s Executive Director Emeritus Ed Fitzgerald\, will be joined by New England Slavery Historian Kerima M. Lewis Ph.D to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill. \nDrawing from newly compiled archival records\, this program will follow local commanders like Captains Elihu Adams\, Silas Wild\, and Seth Turner and their men from the April 19th alarm to their deployments as Braintree’s “eight-months” companies at Prospect Hill and Fort No. 2 and their part in the preparations for the Battle of Bunker Hill. \nThe presentation will also uncover lesser-known events like the Grape Island skirmish and examine the deep tensions within the town—including documented loyalist families who stood on the other side of the conflict. With vivid eyewitness accounts\, such as Abigail Adams’s letters from the Braintree home front\, and detailed muster records from the Massachusetts Archives\, this program offers a richly detailed portrait of a Massachusetts coastal community at war. \nThis event\, part of the Historical Society’s ongoing celebrations of Quincy400\, is open to all and free to attend. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/a-state-of-rebellion-part-ii-honoring-the-250th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-bunker-hill/ LOCATION:Quincy Historical Society and Museum\, Adams Street 8\, Quincy\, Massachusetts\, 02169\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/State-of-Rebellion-Part-II.png GEO:42.2538335;-71.0060417 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Quincy Historical Society and Museum Adams Street 8 Quincy Massachusetts 02169 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Adams Street 8:geo:-71.0060417,42.2538335 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141503 CREATED:20250519T134204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T134204Z UID:10001440-1750183200-1750197600@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Echoes of Valor Concert at the Hatch Memorial Shell DESCRIPTION:Echoes of Valor\nHosted by the Bunker Hill Monument Association \nEchoes of Valor is a commemorative concert honoring the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill\, the founding of the United States Army\, and the service of America’s veterans. The evening features a performance by the United States Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus\, the official musical ambassadors of the U.S. Army. \nThe event begins with a ceremonial procession from the Edward Everett Statue in the Boston Public Garden to the Hatch Memorial Shell\, featuring the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts\, the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts\, the Sons of the American Revolution\, the Daughters of the American Revolution\, a United States Marine Corps Color Guard\, and the USS Constitution Color Guard and ship’s complement. \nThe concert begins at 7:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public.\nErika Tarantal of WCVB Channel 5 serves as Master of Ceremonies. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/echoes-of-valor-concert-at-the-hatch-memorial-shell/ LOCATION:Hatch Memorial Shell\, Storrow Drive\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02116\, United States CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Echoes-of-Valor-6-topaz-upscale-2x-1.png GEO:42.3555785;-71.0788785 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hatch Memorial Shell Storrow Drive Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Storrow Drive:geo:-71.0788785,42.3555785 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T151500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T164500 DTSTAMP:20260404T141503 CREATED:20250612T210909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T210909Z UID:10001519-1750173300-1750178700@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Battle of Bunker Hill 250: Remembrance on the High Ground DESCRIPTION:The National Parks of Boston\, American Legion J.W. Conway Bunker Hill Post 26\, and Bunker Hill Monument Association will host this ceremony commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill. This event will be held on the grounds of the Monument and will feature local\, national\, and international figures. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/battle-of-bunker-hill-250-remembrance-on-the-high-ground/ LOCATION:Bunker Hill Monument\, Monument Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02129\, United States CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/17th-Design_simple_v2-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="National Parks of Boston":MAILTO:mark_powell@nps.gov GEO:42.3760848;-71.0600216 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Bunker Hill Monument Monument Square Boston MA 02129 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Monument Square:geo:-71.0600216,42.3760848 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141503 CREATED:20250107T185430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T130720Z UID:10000317-1750150800-1750161600@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Battle of Bunker Hill Special Anniversary Tour DESCRIPTION:Join Hub Town Tours as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill! We will explore the military conflict between Provincial forces and the British troops under siege in Boston in 1775\, and place the battle in the broader context of the beginning of the American Revolution. This 2.5-hour walking tour will travel along the Freedom Trail and follow in the footsteps of Colonial Bostonians\, all of whom grappled with the difficult – yet essential – question of loyalty or rebellion to crown and country. As we travel past historic landmarks from Revolutionary Boston and Charlestown\, your guide shares the gripping story of a small colonial town careening toward war with the British empire. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/battle-of-bunker-hill-special-anniversary-tour-2/ LOCATION:Massachusetts CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/USS_Constitution_Bunker_Hill_Monument-min-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hub Town Tours":MAILTO:help@hubtowntours.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141503 CREATED:20250324T141024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T193907Z UID:10001192-1750096800-1750100400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Revolutionary Kinship: Sustaining Family Through Wartime Divisions 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 5:00 and the program will begin at 6:00. \nThe American Revolution had a profound impact on families\, with some ideas and experiences dramatically altered and some surprisingly durable. Conflicting beliefs about the future of the nation caused familial rifts\, and many lost friends and loved ones to battle and plunder. Enslaved people simultaneously broadened ideas about family in response to the violence of slavery and evaluated whether independence would keep their kin safer from future violence. Gender roles were both everchanging in the circumstances of war as women ran businesses\, handled material needs of war\, and faced new childcare situations\, but also remained constant in many ways. As a result of change and continuity\, families included stepfamilies and single parents\, relationships across plantations\, and transcended biological connections. In this program\, panelists will consider how the American Revolution both disrupted family arrangements and brought new formations of kinship while retaining many of the same structures. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolutionary-kinship-sustaining-family-through-wartime-divisions/ LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers,Women's History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Event-Header.png ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Historical Society":MAILTO:communications@masshist.org GEO:42.3464046;-71.0898925 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Massachusetts Historical Society Boylston Street 1154 Boston Massachusetts 02215 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boylston Street 1154:geo:-71.0898925,42.3464046 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T173000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141503 CREATED:20250612T201551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T201551Z UID:10001513-1750003200-1750008600@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:New Date! Burying Ground Tour 2: First Parish and Newburyport's Road to Revolution DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exploration of the people who shaped Newbury’s Revolution! \nNewbury’s First Parish Burying Ground is the final resting place for dozens of local families who experienced the American Revolution as soldiers\, sailors\, and citizens. Come meet them and hear their stories as part of Newburyport’s Road to Revolution series! URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/new-date-burying-ground-tour-2-first-parish-and-newburyports-road-to-revolution/ LOCATION:First Parish Burial Ground Newbury\, Massachusetts 1A\, Newburyport\, Massachusetts\, 01951\, United States CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/First-Parish2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Old Newbury":MAILTO:info@newburyhistory.org GEO:42.7664013;-70.8463757 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=First Parish Burial Ground Newbury Massachusetts 1A Newburyport Massachusetts 01951 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Massachusetts 1A:geo:-70.8463757,42.7664013 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141503 CREATED:20250529T135252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T135252Z UID:10001453-1749929400-1749934800@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren's Funeral DESCRIPTION:April 1776. The British army has finally left Boston. Now\, nearly a year after his death\, friends and family can finally hold a funeral for Dr. Joseph Warren. \nInside King’s Chapel\, his brother\, his fiancée\, and his good friend Paul Revere gather to mourn Warren and to make sense of their loss. Outside the Chapel\, two Black abolitionists wonder what this revolution will mean for them. A play about memory\, legacy\, and the potential and pitfalls of the American Revolution URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/act-worthy-of-yourselves-a-re-imagining-of-joseph-warrens-funeral/2025-06-14/2/ LOCATION:58 Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02108\, Tremont Street 58\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108\, United States CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Drama,Event,Reenactment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-27-at-7.33.55 PM.png GEO:42.3580632;-71.0600142 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=58 Tremont St Boston MA 02108 Tremont Street 58 Boston Massachusetts 02108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Tremont Street 58:geo:-71.0600142,42.3580632 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141503 CREATED:20250529T135252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T135252Z UID:10001452-1749909600-1749915000@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren's Funeral DESCRIPTION:April 1776. The British army has finally left Boston. Now\, nearly a year after his death\, friends and family can finally hold a funeral for Dr. Joseph Warren. \nInside King’s Chapel\, his brother\, his fiancée\, and his good friend Paul Revere gather to mourn Warren and to make sense of their loss. Outside the Chapel\, two Black abolitionists wonder what this revolution will mean for them. A play about memory\, legacy\, and the potential and pitfalls of the American Revolution URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/act-worthy-of-yourselves-a-re-imagining-of-joseph-warrens-funeral/2025-06-14/1/ LOCATION:58 Tremont St\, Boston\, MA 02108\, Tremont Street 58\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108\, United States CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Drama,Event,Reenactment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-27-at-7.33.55 PM.png GEO:42.3580632;-71.0600142 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=58 Tremont St Boston MA 02108 Tremont Street 58 Boston Massachusetts 02108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Tremont Street 58:geo:-71.0600142,42.3580632 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141503 CREATED:20250610T070254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T070254Z UID:10001491-1749906000-1749913200@massachusetts250.org 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/ LOCATION:Paul Revere House\, 19 North Square\, Boston\, 02113\, United States CATEGORIES:Event GEO:42.363739;-71.0537 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Paul Revere House 19 North Square Boston 02113 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=19 North Square:geo:-71.0537,42.363739 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141503 CREATED:20250609T193248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T193248Z UID:10001471-1749906000-1749913200@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Historic Clothing of the Revolutionary Era Exhibit/Special Hedge House Tour DESCRIPTION:The historic 1809 Hedge House Museum will be open to the public for guided tours. One of the finest examples of federal architecture in Plymouth\, the Hedge House has quite a story to tell. And\, you’re in for an extra treat as we’ll be exhibiting clothing of the Revolutionary Era. Don’t miss this opportunity to see some of the most exquisite and seldom-seen garments in our collection. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/historic-clothing-of-the-revolutionary-era-exhibit-special-hedge-house-tour/ LOCATION:Hedge House Museum\, 126 Water Street\, Plymouth\, MA\, 02360 CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Hedge-House-Museum-Ted-Curtin.jpg 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141503 CREATED:20250611T145045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T145045Z UID:10001508-1749906000-1749911400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Ashby Battle of Bunker Hill Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 14\, 2025 at 1:00 pm (time change from previous post) on the Ashby Town Common a ceremony to commemorate the Ashby Militia’s participation in the Battle of Bunker Hill. The ceremony will include the laying of a wreath at the Revolutionary War soldiers monument\, a salute by the Townsend Militia and the Ashburnham Light Artillery and a remembrance of the Ashby Militia and their role in this pivotal battle for American independence by Pastor Ken Johnson. \nFollowing the ceremony visitors can tour Ashby’s historic town center and the Old Burial Ground behind the First Parish Church where some members of the Ashby Militia are buried. \nParking is in front of American Legion & Congregational Church\, in front of the Library\, along South Rd and next to the Old Engine House. Parking along Common Rd next to the Common is reserved for handicapped and seniors with limited mobility. Do not park in front of Ashby Market. If needed\, overflow parking is one block west on Rt. 119 in front of Town Hall and Ashby Elementary School. \nPlease arrive early as the ceremony will start promptly at 11:00. \nLocation: 20 Common Road\, Ashby\, MA URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/ashby-battle-of-bunker-hill-ceremony-2/ LOCATION:Ashby Town Common\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States CATEGORIES:Commemoration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/lt-artillery1-banner-1600.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ashby Historical Society":MAILTO:murraycox@gmail.com GEO:42.6772767;-71.8187139 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T141504 CREATED:20250310T181049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T181049Z UID:10001041-1749898800-1749916800@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-2/2025-06-14/ LOCATION:Congregational Library & Archives\, Beacon Street 14\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SRCarouselNarrow.png ORGANIZER;CN="Congregational Library &%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 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR