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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T120000
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SUMMARY:Start the Press!  Celebrating the Newspaper That Sparked a Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Join the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) for a free community open house commemorating 250 years since Boston printer and patriot Isaiah Thomas brought his printing press and newspaper\, The Massachusetts Spy\, to Worcester–a move that helped shape the American Revolution. Thomas’s original eighteenth-century press\, which he named “no. 1\,” is housed at AAS\, the national research library of American history he founded in 1812. During the open house\, visitors of all ages will be able to view “No. 1” and learn about its remarkable history\, as well as try their hand at operating a full size\, exact replica of the press. Other activities included guided behind-the-scenes tours showing how AAS stores and preserves its vast collections of original printed materials from before 1900\, exploring and touching a variety of early American publications\, and more. Complimentary refreshments will be available. All are welcome! \nOn April 16\, 1775\, printer Isaiah Thomas smuggled his printing press out of Boston to Worcester so it wouldn’t be seized by the British. Three days later the Battles of Concord and Lexington started the American Revolution. On May 3\, 1775\, with his press safely in Worcester\, Thomas produced the first thing ever printed in the city: his newspaper\, The Massachusetts Spy\, which included his eye-witness account of the battles. The Spy became known as one of the most important newspapers in the colonies\, instrumental in garnering support for the war for independence. \nThomas would later found the American Antiquarian Society\, a national research library that collects and makes accessible to all more than four million original printed\, handwritten\, and visual sources from North America before 1900.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/start-the-press-celebrating-the-newspaper-that-sparked-a-revolution/
LOCATION:American Antiquarian Society\, 185 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, 01609\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Antiquarian Society":MAILTO:jfrost@mwa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T160000
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CREATED:20250310T181049Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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-2/2025-04-12/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111816
CREATED:20250318T170144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T184332Z
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SUMMARY:Battle Road Memorial Dedication & Woburn’s 250th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we commemorate Woburn’s rich Revolutionary War history with the unveiling of the new Battle Road Memorial Area! This special event will honor the brave men of Woburn who marched on April 19\, 1775\, with a brand-new monument\, interpretive signage\, and a dedicated space for reflection. \nEvent Highlights:\n– Monument Dedication – Honoring the legacy of Woburn’s role in the Revolutionary War\n– Interpretive Signage – Learn about the historical significance of Battle Road\n– Live Music & Entertainment – Featuring performances by local artists\n– Colonial Games & Entertainment – Fun\, interactive activities for all ages\n– The Lion’s Club will be firing up the grill with hamburgers and hotdogs for guests\n– Distinguished Speakers – Hear from local leaders\, historians\, and community members
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/battle-road-memorial-dedication-woburns-250th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Woburn’s Historic Battle Road\, Russell Street 223\, Woburn\, MA\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Memorial,Outdoors,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Woburn":MAILTO:chagerty@cityofwoburn.com
GEO:42.4644915;-71.1871008
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T130000
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SUMMARY:Open House at Meriam's Corner (Minute Man NHP)
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Nathan Meriam witness house and talk with costumed park staff about the Meriam family and the importance of the crossroad near their home on April 19\, 1775. In the early afternoon of that fateful day\, Militia soldiers arriving from Reading\, Chelmsford\, and Billerica attacked retreating British soldiers near this home. From Meriam’s Corner to Charlestown the fighting raged continuously for 8 hours and roughly 16 miles. Today\, this important home marks the beginning of the “Battle Road.” \nParking:\nMeriam’s Corner Parking Lot: 751 Lexington Road\, Concord\, MA.\nOverflow parking available on the day of the event. \nThis event is co-sponsored by Friends of Minute Man National Park
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/open-house-at-meriams-corner-minute-man-nhp/
LOCATION:Minute Man National Historical Park\, 74 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Exhibit,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minute Man National Historical Park":MAILTO:mark_powelll@nps.gov
GEO:42.4679346;-71.3545038
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Minute Man National Historical Park 74 Liberty Street Concord MA 01742 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=74 Liberty Street:geo:-71.3545038,42.4679346
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111816
CREATED:20250310T181315Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Explore Revolutionary Hingham
DESCRIPTION:Huzzah! Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the “shot heard ’round the world” with a revolutionary tour. In this 55-minute guided walk\, you’ll see surviving homes from the 1700s and discover how ordinary Hinghamites survived the tumultuous years before\, during\, and after the American Revolution. This tour is perfect for history lovers of all ages!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/walking-tour-explore-revolutionary-hingham/2025-04-12/1/
LOCATION:Hingham Heritage Museum\, Main Street 34\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111816
CREATED:20250320T182315Z
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SUMMARY:Pole Capping Day - Colonial Reenactment of a Call to Patriots in Bedford
DESCRIPTION:Join the Bedford Minuteman Company and Minuteman Companies from the area as they converge on Willson Park in Bedford to commemorate the spirit and courage of the patriots who sparked the American Revolution. Pole Capping Day is considered the start of the Patriots Day celebration in the region. \nThe Liberty Pole Capping and Raising is a reenactment of a practice in Colonial America signifying dissatisfaction with varied rulings and conduct of the English government of that date. It is meant to be commemorative of the spirit of liberty exemplified by Bedfordians and other colonials in the early phases of the War for Independence. \nThis ceremony features a march\, displays of musketry\, and music of the period performed by the men and women of the many Minuteman Companies that come to participate. But the main event – which draws not only spectators\, but also the soldiers of His Majesty’s 10th Regiment of Foot\, intent on stopping the defiant rabble-rousing – is the raising of a tall wooden pole\, which is climbed by a Bedford Minuteman and affixed with a red knitted cap. \nAlong with the event\, there is a traditional Pancake breakfast and other activities to help kick off a Patriots Day celebration to remember.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/pole-capping-day-colonial-reenactment-of-a-call-to-patriots-in-bedford/
LOCATION:Town of Bedford\, Mudge Way 10\, Bedford\, Massachusetts\, 01730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors,Parades,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bedford Minutemen":MAILTO:info@bedfordminutemen.org
GEO:42.491704;-71.2817566
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111816
CREATED:20250320T182126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T033739Z
UID:10001135-1744448400-1744475400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:HistoryFest
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pioneer Valley History Network for a gathering of local history enthusiasts\, including local historians\, public history professionals\, genealogists\, preservationists\, academics\, and others\, in one place for one day of sharing. This is a one-day\, conference-style event\, a grassroots\, democratic way to gather and share ideas and information. The topics that are presented are the ones the presenters are passionate about and range from hands-on history\, revolutionary ideas\, haunted history\, and more. Traditional and non-traditional presentations abound.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/historyfest/
LOCATION:Westfield State University\, Western Avenue 577\, Westfield\, Massachusetts\, 01085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pioneer Valley History Network":MAILTO:pioneervalleyhistory@gmail.com
GEO:42.1320801;-72.7910534
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Westfield State University Western Avenue 577 Westfield Massachusetts 01085 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Western Avenue 577:geo:-72.7910534,42.1320801
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111816
CREATED:20241030T180113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T180113Z
UID:10000277-1744444800-1744477200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Woburn's Historic Battle Road Reenactment
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Woburn’s Historic Battle Road Celebration! This special event will honor the courage and legacy of Woburn’s Minutemen\, who played a crucial role in the Battle of Lexington and Concord. We will unveil a new monument along Battle Road to commemorate Woburn’s important contributions to the Revolutionary War. Stay tuned for more details on this exciting day of remembrance and community pride!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/woburns-historic-battle-road-reenactment/
LOCATION:Woburn’s Historic Battle Road\, Russell Street 223\, Woburn\, MA\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Reenactment
ORGANIZER;CN="City of Woburn":MAILTO:chagerty@cityofwoburn.com
GEO:42.4644915;-71.1871008
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111816
CREATED:20250404T204119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T153448Z
UID:10001309-1744444800-1744466400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:"Bedford Answers the Call" Exhibit Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the grand opening of “Bedford Answers the Call” at our Open House on April 12th from 8 – 10:15 a.m. and immediately following the Pole Capping Day parade and ceremony. \nIn celebration of the 250th anniversary of the first day of the American Revolutionary War on April 19\, 1775\, we’ve created a collection of artifacts and stories specific to Bedford. Two rooms of the Historical Society Museum feature our town’s response to the urgent midnight call to arms: “The British are coming!” \nAlso\, visit our satellite displays at the Bedford Free Public Library\, 7 Mudge Way\, Bedford\, MA\, to learn about the history of the present-day Bedford Minuteman Company.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/bedford-answers-the-call-exhibit-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Bedford Historical Society\, South Road 16\, Bedford\, Massachusetts\, 01730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250422
DTSTAMP:20260404T111816
CREATED:20250410T171648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T171648Z
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SUMMARY:Arlington Restaurant Week
DESCRIPTION:Arlington Restaurant Week\nSunday\, April 12-Monday\, April 21 \nArlington’s diverse cuisine\, representing all corners of the world\, will be on display during Arlington Restaurant Week. Running from Sunday\, April 12 through Monday\, April 21\, Arlington Restaurant Week will encompass Patriots’ Day Weekend 2025 and will celebrate 250 years since the Battle of Menotomy which took place at the beginning of the American Revolution. Participating restaurants will feature culinary specials and entertainment. \nArlington offers a thriving arts scene\, boutique galleries\, independent theaters\, diverse dining\, public art and access to the Minuteman Bikeway all within five square miles. This blend of history\, natural beauty and vibrant arts makes Arlington a destination for foodies and history buffs just in time to kick off the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/arlington-restaurant-week/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Culinary,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Arlington":MAILTO:kluczai@town.arlington.ma.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111816
CREATED:20250401T211201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T211201Z
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SUMMARY:Concord250 Event: Concord Band Performs Revolutionary Music at Spring Pops! Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Concord Band will present its spirited Spring Pops! concert on Friday\, April 11\, 2025\, at 7:00PM\, at 51 Walden Performing Arts Center. The program commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord as part of Concord250 festivities this year throughout the town of Concord. The concert features two compositions specially commissioned to honor the historic events of April 19\, 1775. \nNorth Bridge Portrait by noted composer and arranger Stephen Bulla was commissioned by the Concord Band. The composition builds on foreboding melodies leading to martial themes\, culminating in the fateful “shot heard ’round the world” at Concord’s North Bridge. The program also features Seeds of Revolution\, recently commissioned by the Lexington Bicentennial Band and composed by Daniel Lutz\, Director of University Bands at UMass Lowell. Seeds of Revolution depicts unfolding events and growing sentiments in Massachusetts leading up to April 19\, 1775. The performance continues with a march representing both historic towns\, aptly titled Concord and Lexington\, written by George Briggs\, former band director at Harvard University. \nThe Concord250 program concludes with Concord\, composed for the U.S. Marine Band by Clare Grundman\, incorporating traditional tunes from colonial New England\, “The White Cockade\,” William Billings’ “America\,” and “Yankee Doodle.” Grundman noted that “Yankee Doodle” was a very popular tune for jigs and country dances\, but for his composition he used 7/8 time for an exuberant and clever ending. \nMusic Director James O’Dell has also selected twenty-first century music representing the digital revolution\, drawn from video games and superhero movies. Epic Gaming Themes by Paul Murtha elevates classic video game soundtracks to the stature of film scores. Video Games Live\, by Marty O’Donnell\, includes excerpts from a Hollywood concert phenomenon celebrating music from video games that toured around the world from 2005 through 2015. This composition will be conducted by Concord Band clarinetist Jim Dorney\, who studied conducting at SUNY Geneseo. The Concord Band will perform Soundtrack Highlights from Guardians of the Galaxy\, arranged for band by Michael Brown. The powerful soundtrack is based on popular hits of the 1960s and 1970s\, which the film’s protagonist plays to remind him of his childhood on Earth. \nTickets to the Spring Pops concert are $25 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. Admission includes open seating and complimentary refreshments. Tickets are available at ticketstage.com/concordband. Additional information about the Concord Band is available at www.concordband.org and on Facebook.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-event-concord-band-performs-revolutionary-music-at-spring-pops-concert/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111816
CREATED:20250310T181049Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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-2/2025-04-11/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111816
CREATED:20250314T183554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T183956Z
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SUMMARY:Westford REV 250: “…before we had gone half a mile we were fired on from all sides” the Battles of Lexington & Concord\, April 18-19\, 1775
DESCRIPTION:The Battles of Lexington and Concord erupted on April 19\, 1775\, pitting the brave Massachusetts militia against the formidable British forces. This confrontation followed the dramatic Midnight Rides and the urgent Lexington Alarm\, which mobilized the countryside in preparation for the impending advance of British troops toward Concord. Tensions reached a breaking point when British soldiers opened fire on the steadfast Lexington militia\, igniting the sparks of the American Revolutionary War and ushering in a new era of struggle for independence. \nJoin Tom Tringale as he recounts the events of April 18-19\, 1775—the start of a revolution. \nTringale is a graduate of Salem State College with a degree in History. He has been involved in living History since 1995. He has helped organize numerous events around New England\, including planning the 250th anniversary of the Boston Massacre\, Battle Road\, and the British raids in Bristol\, Rhode Island (2028). He is a member of Claus’ Rangers\, an American Loyalist living history group based in New York\, and the 3rd Massachusetts Regiment\, an American Continental Regiment living history group from Easthampton\, MA. During Patriots’ Day weekend\, Tommy and several friends and fellow history enthusiasts worked together to portray Captain Edward Farmer’s Billerica Company. \nSuggested program donation of $10 per person
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/westford-rev-250-before-we-had-gone-half-a-mile-we-were-fired-on-from-all-sides-the-battles-of-lexington-concord-april-18-19-1775/
LOCATION:Westford Museum\, 2 Boston Rd\, Westford MA\, Boston Road 2\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westford Historical Society":MAILTO:director@museum.westford.org
GEO:42.5803939;-71.4377731
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111816
CREATED:20250328T163000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T190751Z
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SUMMARY:A Revolution on Tap: Tavern Culture and the Road Through Somerville to Lexington
DESCRIPTION:What better way to honor the generation of 1775 than to enjoy the ales and ciders many of them drank to drown out the latest outrages from Great Britain? Brandeis Professor Dan Breen will deliver a captivating lecture on New England’s tavern culture and its relevance to the Revolution. Discover how long-gone or remarkably remaining watering holes contributed to the early Revolutionary spirit.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/a-revolution-on-tap-tavern-culture-and-the-road-through-somerville-to-lexington/
LOCATION:Aeronaut Brewery\, Tyler Street 14\, Somerville\, Massachusetts\, 02143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Culinary,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Somerville Museum":MAILTO:grace@somervillemuseum.org
GEO:42.3815386;-71.1055806
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111816
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SUMMARY:1775: A Society on the Brink of War and Revolution
DESCRIPTION:What challenges did New England society face in 1775\, and how did they impact the outbreak of fighting in Concord and Lexington? \nThe Concord Museum\, the David Center for the American Revolution at the American Philosophical Society\, and the Massachusetts Historical Society invite you to a conference on April 10-11\, 2025 on the theme “1775”. The conference will be convened at the Concord Museum and marks the 250th anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord. On Thursday evening the keynote address will be held by preeminent scholars Serena Zabin\, Carleton College\, and Robert A. Gross\, University of Connecticut Emeritus. Sessions throughout the day on Friday span topics from faith\, community\, impending war\, material culture\, and memory. \nThe conference schedule is as follows: \nThursday\, April 10\n6 PM Welcome Reception\n7 PM Keynote Address \nFriday\, April 11\n9 AM Session 1: Faith and Ideas\n10:30 AM Session 2: Communities in Crisis\n11:45 AM Lunch and Open Time to Visit the Concord Museum\n1:30 PM Session 3: The Coming of War\n3:00 PM Session 4: Myth\, Material\, and Memory\n4:15 PM Session 5: Concluding Remarks \nConference registration is $20 and includes the Thursday evening reception and a boxed lunch on Friday. The registration fee is waived for graduate students and adjunct faculty. All attendees must register in advance.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/1775-a-society-on-the-brink-of-war-and-revolution/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250412
DTSTAMP:20260404T111816
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T205241Z
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SUMMARY:1775 Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Concord Museum\, the David Center for the American Revolution at the American Philosophical Society\, and the Massachusetts Historical Society will hold a conference in April 2025 on the theme “1775: A Society on the Brink of War and Revolution”. Held at the Concord Museum\, the conference marks the 250th anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord\, with opportunities for attendees to visit historic sites and view objects and collections significant to the Revolution.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/1775-conference/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
GEO:42.457529;-71.3417985
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111816
CREATED:20250321T174746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T193308Z
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SUMMARY:Plymouth in the Revolution Lecture Series 2025
DESCRIPTION:Two hundred years ago\, on 19 April 1775\, American history changed. Colonial forces faced the British army at Lexington & Concord … and won. Word spread rapidly\, and two regiments of Plymouth “Minute Men\,” led by Colonel Theophilus Cotton\, rallied to the Patriot cause. For the next six years\, Plymoutheans participated in America’s battle for independence. \nAlthough not the site of any great battles\, nor the home of any triumphant generals\, Plymouth is filled with the stories of the lawmakers and lawyers whose rhetoric inspired the Patriot cause\, of the men who risked their lives and livelihood in military service\, and of the civilians who kept the home fires burning\, as well as of the Americans who\, valuing loyalty above all\, continued to support the King. They illuminate the complex and fascinating history of Massachusetts’ earliest town\, as it embraced the movement for American independence\, and the lasting impact it made on the Town’s historical landscape. \nApril 2: Stephen O’Neill – Plymouth’s 1749 Courthouse: Revolution in the Courts\nApril 9: Peggy Baker – Benjamin Warren’s War: A Plymouthean in the Continental Army\nApril 30: Patrick Browne – “Patriotism in a High Degree Zealous”: Ephraim Spooner & the Home Front\nMay 7: Mark Schmidt – Choosing Sides: Loyalists in the American Revolution\nMay 14: Donna Curtin – Dr. James Thacher & Plymouth’s Revolutionary Generation
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/plymouth-in-the-revolution-lecture-series-2025/2025-04-09/
LOCATION:Plymouth Public Library\, South Street 132\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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GEO:41.9428655;-70.6570129
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250408T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111816
CREATED:20250326T164112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T210528Z
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SUMMARY:North Andover Revolutionaries in the First and Second Burial Ground
DESCRIPTION:Doors at 6 p.m./Presentation at 6:30 p.m. \nJoin us as we approach the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution by learning about our local revolutionary heroes buried in North Andover’s First and Second Burial Ground. Who were they?\nWhat was their previous fighting experience?\nWhat drove them to war? \nDavid Blauvelt is the Coordinator of Education for the North Andover Historical Society.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/north-andover-revolutionaries-in-the-first-and-second-burial-ground/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave.\, North Andover\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Andover Historical Society":MAILTO:educator@northandoverhistoricalsociety.org
GEO:42.6849808;-71.1136771
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111816
CREATED:20250310T181211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T183522Z
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SUMMARY:The Declaration of Independence: A Guide for Our Times
DESCRIPTION:Danielle Allen is James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard University and Director of the Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation at Harvard Kennedy School’s Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation. She is a professor of political philosophy\, ethics\, and public policy. She is also a seasoned nonprofit leader\, democracy advocate\, tech ethicist\, distinguished author\, and mom. Her many books include the widely acclaimed Our Declaration: a reading of the Declaration of Independence in defense of equality; Cuz: The Life and Times of Michael A.; Democracy in the Time of Coronavirus; and Justice by Means of Democracy. Her many edited volumes include From Voice to Influence: understanding citizenship in a digital age and A Political Economy of Justice. She writes a column on constitutional democracy for the Washington Post. $30 per person.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-declaration-of-independence-a-guide-for-our-times/
LOCATION:Hingham Heritage Museum\, Main Street 34\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111816
CREATED:20240827T193906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T142048Z
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SUMMARY:Lecture Series:  Revisiting the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Rev250 Lecture: Dr. Danielle Allen\, James Bryant Conant University Professor\, Harvard University presents “The Declaration of Independence: A Guide for our Times” as part of the Hingham Historical Society 2024-2025 lecture series: Revisiting the American Revolution. \nThe series is an in-depth and expanded look at our Nation’s founding drama; the series features renowned historians and writers each of who will share fascinating insights on the War for Independence. A detailed brochure for the series can be found on the Hingham Historical Society website: www.hinghamhistorical.org \nSubscriptions are now on sale. Lectures are offered in person at the Hingham Heritage Museum 34 Main Street\, Hingham\, MA and via Zoom at 3:00pm. \n  \nEvent Website: https://hinghamhistorical.org/lecture-series-revisiting-the-american-revolution/ \n 
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/lecture-series-revisiting-the-american-revolution-3/
LOCATION:Submit Attraction
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111817
CREATED:20250314T183836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T195112Z
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SUMMARY:Groton Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Groton Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary! Take a walk back in time and discover Groton’s contributions to America’s independence\, the battles in Concord\, MA\, and Boston’s Bunker Hill. \nProgram Schedule \n1 p.m. Minutemen with Fife & Drum Gather on the Minuteman Common\, Groton Center\n2 p.m. Joshua Vollmar Lecture at Lawrence Academy (Richardson-Mees Performing Arts Center) \nJoin us to discover Groton citizens’ heroic role in the American Revolution 250 years ago! Joshua Vollmar will present a historical lecture and unveil a new audio tour of Groton’s landmark Revolutionary sites. \n3 p.m. Reception to follow in the Conant Gallery
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/groton-celebrates-americas-250th-anniversary-2/
LOCATION:Lawrence Adademy; Richardson-Mees Perfoming Arts Center\, Powderhouse Road 26\, Groton\, Massachusetts\, 01450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111817
CREATED:20250311T171218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T183203Z
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SUMMARY:Arlington 250 Kickoff Party at the Capitol Theater
DESCRIPTION:Arlington 250 Kickoff Party at the Capitol \nA day of family fun\, history\, and entertainment in celebration of the American Revolution \nIn honor of Arlington’s rich historical significance and its pivotal role in the American Revolution\, join us for a day filled with family-friendly activities and entertainment. This festive and free event will take place on Sunday\, April 6 at Capitol Theater from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm offering something for everyone. \nEvent Highlights: \nKids Crafts: Let your little ones get creative with colonial-themed crafts. \nColonial Music & Dancing: Step back in time with live colonial-era music and traditional dancing\, perfect for the whole family. \nLecture on the Battle of Menotomy by A. Michael Ruderman \nArlington 250 Informational Displays: Learn about Arlington’s fascinating history and its role in the Revolutionary War with informational displays branded under the Arlington 250 celebration. \nSelfie Station with William Dawes: Take a selfie with one of the Revolution’s historic icons\, William Dawes\, and create a fun memory to share. \nIce Cream Sundae Bar: Free make-your-own ice cream sundae bar\, complete with all the toppings sponsored by Leader Bank \nBeer\, Wine\, Snacks: Enjoy tasty theater treats like complimentary popcorn; nachos\, pizza and\, for the adults\, beer and wine will be available for purchase. \nThis event is part of Arlington’s year-long Arlington 250 celebration\, marking the 250th anniversary of the town’s involvement in the Revolutionary War. It’s a chance to not only enjoy fun activities but also reflect on the town’s historical importance. \nBring your family\, friends\, and neighbors for a fun and educational day\, and be part of Arlington’s rich legacy as we honor our past and look toward the future. \nEvent Details: \nDate: Sunday\, April 6\, 2025 \nTime: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm \nLocation: Capitol Theater\, 204 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA \nCost: Free admission\, with food and drink available for purchase. \nPresented\, in part\, by Leader Bank. For more information on this and other Arlington 250 events\, visit arlington250.org \nAbout Arlington 250: Arlington 250 is a year-long commemoration of the town’s involvement in the Revolutionary War and its contributions to American history. Through a series of events and activities\, we aim to engage the community\, celebrate our heritage\, and inspire pride in Arlington’s legacy.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/arlington-250-kickoff-party-at-the-capitol-theater/
LOCATION:Capitol Theatre\, Massachusetts Avenue 204\, Arlington\, Massachusetts\, 02474\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111817
CREATED:20250121T212126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T203329Z
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SUMMARY:Concord250 Event: Professor Michael Hattem “Concord and the Memory of the American Revolution”
DESCRIPTION:Michael D. Hattem\, Historian of the American Revolution and Historical Memory\, will speak about the importance of the memory of the Revolution\, specifically on how events in Concord have been perceived nationally. \nBio: Michael D. Hattem is a historian of the American Revolution and popular memory. He is the author of The Memory of ’76: The Revolution in American History (2024) and Past and Prologue: Politics and Memory in the American Revolution (2020). He has worked as a consultant on historical documentaries\, including appearing in Discovery Networks’ “American Revolution.” His work has been featured and mentioned in The New York Times\, TIME magazine\, The Smithsonian Magazine\, the Washington Post\, and many other mainstream media publications and outlets. He has also served as a historical consultant to multiple museums\, curated historical exhibitions\, and authenticated and written catalog essays for historical document auctions.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-event-professor-michael-hattem-concord-and-the-memory-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Concord Free Public Library\, 129 Main Street\, Concord\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Concord250":MAILTO:pollyconcord250@gmail.com
GEO:42.4603719;-71.3489484
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111817
CREATED:20250310T181315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T181315Z
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SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Explore Revolutionary Hingham
DESCRIPTION:Huzzah! Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the “shot heard ’round the world” with a revolutionary tour. In this 55-minute guided walk\, you’ll see surviving homes from the 1700s and discover how ordinary Hinghamites survived the tumultuous years before\, during\, and after the American Revolution. This tour is perfect for history lovers of all ages!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/walking-tour-explore-revolutionary-hingham/2025-04-05/3/
LOCATION:Hingham Heritage Museum\, Main Street 34\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
GEO:42.2418694;-70.8884264
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111817
CREATED:20250310T181315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T181315Z
UID:10001013-1743858000-1743861600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Explore Revolutionary Hingham
DESCRIPTION:Huzzah! Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the “shot heard ’round the world” with a revolutionary tour. In this 55-minute guided walk\, you’ll see surviving homes from the 1700s and discover how ordinary Hinghamites survived the tumultuous years before\, during\, and after the American Revolution. This tour is perfect for history lovers of all ages!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/walking-tour-explore-revolutionary-hingham/2025-04-05/2/
LOCATION:Hingham Heritage Museum\, Main Street 34\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
GEO:42.2418694;-70.8884264
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111817
CREATED:20250224T173515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T173515Z
UID:10001021-1743850800-1743868800@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/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111817
CREATED:20250310T181315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T181315Z
UID:10001012-1743850800-1743854400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Explore Revolutionary Hingham
DESCRIPTION:Huzzah! Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the “shot heard ’round the world” with a revolutionary tour. In this 55-minute guided walk\, you’ll see surviving homes from the 1700s and discover how ordinary Hinghamites survived the tumultuous years before\, during\, and after the American Revolution. This tour is perfect for history lovers of all ages!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/walking-tour-explore-revolutionary-hingham/2025-04-05/1/
LOCATION:Hingham Heritage Museum\, Main Street 34\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
GEO:42.2418694;-70.8884264
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111817
CREATED:20250314T183945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T183945Z
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SUMMARY:Arlington 250: Tidy the Town
DESCRIPTION:Tidy the Town for the 250th \nJoin the Arlington Tourism and Economic Development Committee and the community as we prepare the Town for the Semiquincentennial. \nThis moving battle down current day Massachusetts Avenue will commemorate the beginning of America’s fight for Independence. Join the Arlington Tourism and Economic Development Committee to help clean up the reenactment route and area of litter on Saturday April 5\, at 10 a.m. Meet at the Russell Common Municipal lot at the northwestern corner by Mystic and Chestnut streets. \nIf available\, please bring your own work/garden gloves\, trash bag and water bottle. A plastic bucket and grabber are also useful. Invite a friend or neighbor to join you or make this a family event in this community activity. Wear comfortable shoes as walking will be involved and bright clothing makes one more visible and safer. \nThe cleanup is planned to start at 10 a.m. -12 Noon or join later groups from 12 noon – 2 p.m. If heavy rain\, then rain date is following Saturday 4/12 same times. Any questions call organizer Bob Tosi at 857-998-0446 or email bobtosi@verizon.net\, Community groups are encouraged to provide estimate of volunteers for either 10 or 12 start time.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/arlington-250-tidy-the-town/
LOCATION:Town of Arlington\, MA\, Massachusetts Avenue 730\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111817
CREATED:20250106T153025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T203306Z
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SUMMARY:Remember the Ladies Special Anniversary Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join Hub Town Tours for a special celebration of Abigail Adams’s 1776 letter to John Adams\, imploring the Continental Congress to include protections for women’s rights as they created a new nation. We will explore the captivating stories of Bostonians that followed in the footsteps of Revolutionary women like Abigail Adams and Phillis Wheatley\, and assembled a Women’s Suffrage Movement that culminated with the ratification of the 19th amendment. This 2.5-hour walking tour begins in Boston’s Public Garden\, and travels through the Back Bay neighborhood\, visiting landmarks such as Copley Square\, the Boston Public Library\, and the Boston Women’s Memorial. Walk in the footsteps of prolific local activists that met Mrs. Adams’s challenge to “Remember the Ladies\,” and gain new appreciation for Boston’s historic role in the advancement of women’s rights.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/remember-the-ladies-special-anniversary-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Boston Public Garden\, 1 Charles St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Outdoors,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hub Town Tours":MAILTO:help@hubtowntours.com
GEO:42.3563702;-71.0692957
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T111817
CREATED:20250409T145133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T145133Z
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SUMMARY:Untold Stories: Public Art Commemorating Arlington 250
DESCRIPTION:On view April 5 – May 23\, this 13Forest Gallery exhibition spotlights three major public art projects commissioned by Arts Arlington and planned by Public Art Curator Cecily Miller to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution and the critical role of Arlington (formerly the Village of Menotomy) on its very first day of fighting\, on April 19\, 1775. \nFeatured artists in the exhibition include Chris Frost and Asia Kepka\, Nilou Moochhala\, and Suzanne Moseley and Liz Shepherd. \nSat April 26\, 4-6PM\, “Telling Stories”\, talk by curator Cecily Miller and the artists of Untold Stories \nSat May 10\, 4-6PM\, Show and Tell – a demonstration of natural dyeing techniques and sustainability practices in art and fashion with Asia Kepka.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/untold-stories-public-art-commemorating-arlington-250/
LOCATION:13 Forest Gallery\, Massachusetts Avenue 167a\, Arlington\, MA\, 02474\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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