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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250615T160000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of  Old Newbury":MAILTO:info@newburyhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074456
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074456
CREATED:20250529T135252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T135252Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074457
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074457
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074457
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashby Historical Society":MAILTO:murraycox@gmail.com
GEO:42.6772767;-71.8187139
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074457
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregational Library &amp%3B Archives":MAILTO:programs@14beacon.org
GEO:42.3579456;-71.062439
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Congregational Library & Archives Beacon Street 14 Boston Massachusetts 02108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Beacon Street 14:geo:-71.062439,42.3579456
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074457
CREATED:20250515T201037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T201037Z
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SUMMARY:A Salute to the U.S. Army on its 250th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the birth of the U.S. Army\, the Old Guard (U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Regiment) will perform a tribute including music by The Fife and Drum Corps (FDC) and the Commander-in-Chief’s Guard (CinC). \nMore information is coming soon about the time and events. \nHosts: Bunker Hill Monument Association\, The National Parks of Boston\, U.S. Army
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/a-salute-to-the-u-s-army-on-its-250th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Bunker Hill Monument\, Monument Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074457
CREATED:20250310T175144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T175144Z
UID:10000376-1749898800-1749902400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Ashby Battle of Bunker Hill Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:A ceremony commemorating the Ashby Militia’s participation in the Battle of Bunker Hill to be held on the Town Common. The ceremony will include the laying of a wreath at the Revolutionary War Soldier’s Monument\, and salutes by the Townsend Militia and Ashburnham Light Artillery. Pastor Ken Johnson will speak on the importance of the battle and the Ashby Militia’s role in it.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/ashby-battle-of-bunker-hill-commemoration/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Commemoration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074457
CREATED:20250130T173320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T173320Z
UID:10000921-1749898800-1749902400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Ashby Battle of Bunker Hill Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 14\, 2025 at 11:00 am 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/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Outdoors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/lt-artillery1-banner-1600-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashby Historical Society":MAILTO:murraycox@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074457
CREATED:20250522T190621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T190621Z
UID:10001448-1749895200-1749909600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Patriot Houses Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore four of Marblehead’s finest privately-owned homes\, once owned by Marblehead’s Revolutionary heroes. These homes were occupied by families who put their lives on the line to fight for independence and the establishment of the fledgling country. \nDuring this self-guided house tour\, guests may set their own pace as they walk the streets of downtown Marblehead to visit these storied historic homes. \nTour sites include the Robert Hooper House (Washington Street)\, the Devereux House (Franklin Street)\, the Martin-Huler-Lemaster House (Washington Street)\, and the Jeremiah Lee Mansion (161 Washington Street).
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-patriot-houses-tour/
LOCATION:Marblehead Museum\, 170 Washington Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marblehead Museum":MAILTO:info@marbleheadmuseum.org
GEO:42.5031748;-70.8514007
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074457
CREATED:20250701T200406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T200406Z
UID:10001511-1749895200-1749900600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Walking Tour: The Road to Revolution in Downtown Newburyport
DESCRIPTION:Join noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth\, a 12th generation Newburyport native\, for a Sunday morning stroll through downtown Newburyport. Visit the homes of Colonel Edward Wigglesworth\, who fought at Fort Ticonderoga and Battle of Valcour\, Captain Benjamin Perkins\, who fought at Bunker Hill. Stand where the Declaration of Independance was read for the first time in Newburyport to an anxious and exited crowd. \nTour begins at 98 High Street and includes a voucher for a tour of the Museum of Old Newbury.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/walking-tour-the-road-to-revolution-in-downtown-newburyport-5/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors,Speakers
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of  Old Newbury":MAILTO:info@newburyhistory.org
GEO:42.8066378;-70.8703149
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074457
CREATED:20250701T200130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T200130Z
UID:10001510-1749895200-1749900600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Walking Tour: The Road to Revolution in Downtown Newburyport
DESCRIPTION:Join noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth\, a 12th generation Newburyport native\, for a Sunday morning stroll through downtown Newburyport. Visit the homes of Colonel Edward Wigglesworth\, who fought at Fort Ticonderoga and Battle of Valcour\, Captain Benjamin Perkins\, who fought at Bunker Hill. Stand where the Declaration of Independance was read for the first time in Newburyport to an anxious and exited crowd. \nTour begins at 98 High Street and includes a voucher for a tour of the Museum of Old Newbury.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/walking-tour-the-road-to-revolution-in-downtown-newburyport-4/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors,Speakers
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of  Old Newbury":MAILTO:info@newburyhistory.org
GEO:42.8066378;-70.8703149
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Old Newbury 98 High Street Newburyport 01950 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=98 High Street:geo:-70.8703149,42.8066378
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074457
CREATED:20250612T201628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T201628Z
UID:10001512-1749895200-1749900600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Walking Tour: The Road to Revolution in Downtown Newburyport
DESCRIPTION:Join noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth\, a 12th generation Newburyport native\, for a Sunday morning stroll through downtown Newburyport. Visit the homes of Colonel Edward Wigglesworth\, who fought at Fort Ticonderoga and Battle of Valcour\, Captain Benjamin Perkins\, who fought at Bunker Hill. Stand where the Declaration of Independance was read for the first time in Newburyport to an anxious and exited crowd. \nTour begins at 98 High Street\, and includes a voucher for a tour of the Museum of Old Newbury.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/walking-tour-the-road-to-revolution-in-downtown-newburyport-3/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cloudy-sky.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of  Old Newbury":MAILTO:info@newburyhistory.org
GEO:42.8066378;-70.8703149
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074457
CREATED:20250404T204321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T153354Z
UID:10001311-1749895200-1749900600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Walking Tour: The Road to Revolution in Downtown Newburyport
DESCRIPTION:Join noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth\, a 12th-generation Newburyport native\, for a Sunday morning stroll through downtown Newburyport. Visit the homes of Colonel Edward Wigglesworth\, who fought at Fort Ticonderoga and Battle of Valcour\, Captain Benjamin Perkins\, who fought at Bunker Hill. Stand where the Declaration of Independance was read for the first time in Newburyport to an anxious and exited crowd. \nTour begins at 98 High Street\, and includes a voucher for a tour of the Museum of Old Newbury. \n978-462-2681 – info@newburyhistory.org \n$15 adults \n$10 Museum of Old Newbury members \nFunded\, in part\, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/walking-tour-the-road-to-revolution-in-downtown-newburyport-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Screenshot-681.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of  Old Newbury":MAILTO:info@newburyhistory.org
GEO:42.8066378;-70.8703149
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Old Newbury 98 High Street Newburyport 01950 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=98 High Street:geo:-70.8703149,42.8066378
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074457
CREATED:20250318T170007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T202421Z
UID:10001128-1749895200-1749900600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Walking Tour: The Road to Revolution in Downtown Newburyport
DESCRIPTION:Join noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth\, a 12th generation Newburyport native\, for a Sunday morning stroll through downtown Newburyport. Visit the homes of Colonel Edward Wigglesworth\, who fought at Fort Ticonderoga and Battle of Valcour\, Captain Benjamin Perkins\, who fought at Bunker Hill. Stand where the Declaration of Independance was read for the first time in Newburyport to an anxious and exited crowd. \nTour begins at 98 High Street\, and includes a voucher for a tour of the Museum of Old Newbury. \n978-462-2681 – info@newburyhistory.org \n$15 adults \n$10 Museum of Old Newbury members \nFunded\, in part\, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/walking-tour-the-road-to-revolution-in-downtown-newburyport/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Outdoors
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Screenshot-681.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Old Newbury":MAILTO:info@newburyhistory.org
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Old Newbury 98 High Street Newburyport 01950 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=98 High Street:geo:-70.8703149,42.8066378
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074457
CREATED:20250519T131839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T131839Z
UID:10001437-1749895200-1749898800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Flag Day Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Observe a Flag Day Ceremony at the memorial flag garden on the grounds of the Bunker Hill Monument. \nThe public is invited to join the reading of names of lives lost on or as a result of the battle on June 17\, 1775. \nHosts: The National Parks of Boston\, British Consulate\, American Legion J.W. Conway Bunker Hill Post 26\, and Home Base
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/flag-day-ceremony/
LOCATION:Bunker Hill Monument\, Monument Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Parks of Boston":MAILTO:mark_powell@nps.gov
GEO:42.3760848;-71.0600216
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074457
CREATED:20250613T150008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T150156Z
UID:10001523-1749893400-1749915000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:From Bunker Hill to Penn’s Hill: The 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Park Service at Adams National Historical Park on Saturday\, June 14\, for a special event following the footsteps of the Adams family as they witnessed the Battle of Bunker Hill 250 years ago during the American Revolution. This event will be held at the Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill (John Adams and John Quincy Adams Birthplaces)\, located at 141 Franklin St.\, Quincy\, MA. \nIn the Footsteps of the Adamses: Penn’s Hill Guided Walks – 9:30am and 11:00am \nJoin park rangers for guided walks to the top of Penn’s Hill. Walks begin at the Adams Farm and proceed uphill to the Abigail Adams Cairn. There\, stand alongside Abigail Adams\, portrayed by Audrey Stuck-Girard\, as she tells of the danger and distress that the Adamses experienced before and during the Battle of Bunker Hill. The walk is half a mile uphill\, with uneven terrain\, limited shade\, steep inclines\, and traffic crossings. Attendees are advised to bring water and dress appropriately for early summer weather. \n“The decisive Day is come on which the fate of America depends”: Aftermath of the Battle – 1:00-3:00pm \nExperience the aftermath of the battle and its effect on the Adamses and their community with special programming at the Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill. Step into the moment of uncertainty faced by the household following the battle. Converse with Abigail Adams\, but don’t be taken aback if she mistakes you for some of the many family members\, neighbors\, in-laws\, servants\, messengers\, and children underfoot at the farm in June 1775. Meet a militiaman\, portrayed by Michael Lepage\, traveling the Old Coast Road and learn more about the battle from his perspective. \nLegacy and Commemoration: The Adamses\, Quincy\, and the Battle of Bunker Hill 250 Years Later – 3:30pm \nReflect on the legacy of the Battle of Bunker Hill during a special ranger talk on the grounds of the Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill. Learn more about the commemoration of the battle\, Quincy community ties to the Bunker Hill Monument\, and the role of the historical record and public memory in the telling of the Adamses’ experiences during the battle. \nAll events will take place at or start from the Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill (the John Adams and John Quincy Adams Birthplaces)\, located at 141 Franklin St.\, Quincy\, MA. Street parking is available at the site in addition to the validated parking at the Visitor Center at 1250 Hancock St.\, Quincy\, MA\, a one-mile walk from the Adams Farm. Visitors may also park at the Lincoln-Hancock Community School at 300 Granite St.\, Quincy\, MA\, a 0.6-mile walk from the Adams Farm. The Adams Farm is accessible by the MBTA Red Line via the Quincy Adams (0.5 miles) and Quincy Center stations (one mile). Parking and transportation details are available on the park website. This event is weather and staffing dependent. Alerts and updates are available on the park website and social media. \nThe Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center and historic Adams homes are open Thursdays through Sundays\, June 5 through October 31. Guided and self-guided tours are available. Tour reservations can be acquired on a first-come\, first-served basis at the Visitor Center at 1250 Hancock St. in Quincy. Park grounds are open daily dawn to dusk and are free to visit. For information regarding tours and programming\, call the Visitor Center at 617-770-1175 or visit the park website.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/from-bunker-hill-to-penns-hill-the-250th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-bunker-hill/
LOCATION:Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill\, 141 Franklin St\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074457
CREATED:20250310T181049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T181049Z
UID:10001040-1749812400-1749830400@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-2/2025-06-13/
LOCATION:Congregational Library & Archives\, Beacon Street 14\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregational Library &amp%3B Archives":MAILTO:programs@14beacon.org
GEO:42.3579456;-71.062439
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Congregational Library & Archives Beacon Street 14 Boston Massachusetts 02108 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Beacon Street 14:geo:-71.062439,42.3579456
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250618
DTSTAMP:20260404T074457
CREATED:20250519T132653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T132653Z
UID:10001436-1749772800-1750204799@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Flag Garden
DESCRIPTION:More than 1\,500 flags (American and British) will be placed in the Flag Garden. \nHosts: The National Parks of Boston
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/memorial-flag-garden/
LOCATION:Bunker Hill Monument\, Monument Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074457
CREATED:20250604T183831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T183831Z
UID:10001470-1749754800-1749760200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:“Sounds of the 1700s” with Lexington Strings
DESCRIPTION:Lexington Strings will present a recital of music contemporary to the April 19\, 1775 skirmish on the Lexington Battle Green. The performance will take place at Estabrook Auditorium in the Cary Memorial Building. \nThe concert program includes:\n• Antonio Vivaldi: Concerto in G major for Solo Violin\, Strings and Continuo\, Op. 3 “L’Estro Armonico”\, No. 3\, RV 310 (1711)\n• Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 4 in D major\, K. 218 (1775)\n• Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata No. 3 in Eb major for Violin and Piano\, Op. 12\, No. 3 (1797-1798)\n• Johann Sebastian Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 in G major for Violin\, Two Recorders\, Strings and Continuo\, BWV 1049 (1721) \nBased in Lexington\, Massachusetts since 1984\, Lexington Strings are musicians Letitia Hom\, Yukiko Ueno Egozy\, Michael Valdez and Vida Baterina Hom. \nMs. Hom plays a violin originally commissioned by and made for Roman Totenberg in 1982. Created by luthier Guy Rabut in New York City\, the violin is patterned after Mr. Totenberg’s 1736 Giuseppe “del Gesù” Guarneri violin made in Cremona\, Italy. \nThis program is made possible by the generous donors to the Cary Library Foundation.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/sounds-of-the-1700s-with-lexington-strings/
LOCATION:Estabrook Auditorium\, Cary Memorial Building\, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Strings":MAILTO:music@LexingtonStrings.com
GEO:42.4469771;-71.2239875
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Estabrook Auditorium Cary Memorial Building 1605 Massachusetts Avenue Lexington MA 02420 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1605 Massachusetts Avenue:geo:-71.2239875,42.4469771
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074457
CREATED:20250515T193605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T193605Z
UID:10001435-1749726000-1749729600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Naturalization Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:United States Citizenship and Immigration Services will hold a naturalization ceremony at the Bunker Hill Monument. Two hundred-fifty new citizen candidates will be sworn in and receive a Passport to their National Parks. New citizens will be invited to plant the first flags of the Flag Garden. The Monument will be closed for the morning and reopen for climbing following the ceremony. \nHosts: The National Parks of Boston\, Home Base\, U.S. CIS
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/naturalization-ceremony-2/
LOCATION:Bunker Hill Monument\, Monument Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Outdoors
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074457
CREATED:20250331T163450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T163450Z
UID:10001220-1749666600-1749672000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Revolution in Concert: Tim Eriksen
DESCRIPTION:The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum commemorates the anniversary of the American Revolution with an outdoors concert series of period and revolution-inspired music\, The Revolution in Concert\, held in the Museum’s sunken garden.\nTim Eriksen\, leader in the “shape-note” tradition\, experimentalist and ethnomusicologist\, opens the series on June 11th at 6:30pm\, with traditional ballads from the Appalachians to the Pioneer Valley and original pieces that have been described as “magical realism in song.”\nWith a PhD in ethnomusicology from Wesleyan University\, Eriksen has taught courses in American and World Music at Dartmouth College\, Amherst College and the University of Minnesota and published scholarship on early New England music in connection to 19th century abolitionism\, apocalyptic theology\, technology and the birth of science fiction. As frontman of the legendary folk- noise outfit Cordelia’s Dad\, Eriksen is the only singer/songwriter to have shared a stage with both Kurt Cobain and Doc Watson.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-revolution-in-concert-tim-eriksen/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum":MAILTO:pphmuseumassistant@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074457
CREATED:20250609T164723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T164723Z
UID:10001485-1749578400-1749582000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Courage and Resolve in Nation and Institution Building:  The Influence of Drs. Joseph and John Warren on the Founding of MGH
DESCRIPTION:Major General Joseph Warren’s death at the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17\, 1775\, secured his legacy as a revolutionary war hero. Lesser known is his role as an advocate for organized healthcare for the poor and needy. Both he and his brother John advanced American medicine during the Revolutionary and Early Republic eras. In the early 1800s\, John’s son Dr. John Collins Warren would build upon those ideals through his own role in co-founding the Massachusetts General Hospital. \nJoin us in person or online as author and historian Samuel Forman\, MD\, explores the lives of these three men and their continued influence on current health care.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/courage-and-resolve-in-nation-and-institution-building-the-influence-of-drs-joseph-and-john-warren-on-the-founding-of-mgh/2025-06-10/2/
LOCATION:MGH Paul S. Russell\, MD Museum\, North Grove Street 2\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="MGH Paul S. Russell%2C MD Museum":MAILTO:mghhistory@partners.org
GEO:42.3613248;-71.0691139
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MGH Paul S. Russell MD Museum North Grove Street 2 Boston Massachusetts 02114 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=North Grove Street 2:geo:-71.0691139,42.3613248
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074457
CREATED:20250603T203952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T203952Z
UID:10001460-1749551400-1749556800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Plight of Loyalists in Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:It’s been said that history is written by the victors\, so it’s not surprising that the story of those loyal to the Crown in the American colonies is not as widely known as that of the Patriots. \nAs the drumbeat to independence grew louder\, Loyalists faced their Patriot neighbors’ scorn and also the agonizing decision of whether or not to flee their towns and homes. \nVarious historians have estimated that between 60\,000 and 100\,000 people fled the colonies by the time “America’s first civil war” ended. \nDr. Kerpelman will present a picture of how ordinary Massachusetts Loyalists and their Patriot neighbors interacted with one another during that fraught time between the 1750’s and the 1790’s. \nA brief tour of the 1699 Isaac Winslow House is included.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-plight-of-loyalists-in-massachusetts/2025-06-10/2/
LOCATION:1699 Isaac Winslow House\, 634 Careswell St\, Marshfield\, 02050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/images-1.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Winslow Hosue Association":MAILTO:whaboard@winslowhouse.org
GEO:42.0713374;-70.6730523
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1699 Isaac Winslow House 634 Careswell St Marshfield 02050 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=634 Careswell St:geo:-70.6730523,42.0713374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074457
CREATED:20250609T164723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T164723Z
UID:10001484-1749542400-1749574800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Courage and Resolve in Nation and Institution Building:  The Influence of Drs. Joseph and John Warren on the Founding of MGH
DESCRIPTION:Major General Joseph Warren’s death at the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17\, 1775\, secured his legacy as a revolutionary war hero. Lesser known is his role as an advocate for organized healthcare for the poor and needy. Both he and his brother John advanced American medicine during the Revolutionary and Early Republic eras. In the early 1800s\, John’s son Dr. John Collins Warren would build upon those ideals through his own role in co-founding the Massachusetts General Hospital. \nJoin us in person or online as author and historian Samuel Forman\, MD\, explores the lives of these three men and their continued influence on current health care.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/courage-and-resolve-in-nation-and-institution-building-the-influence-of-drs-joseph-and-john-warren-on-the-founding-of-mgh/2025-06-10/1/
LOCATION:MGH Paul S. Russell\, MD Museum\, North Grove Street 2\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/06102025_June_2025_MUS-virtual-event_-Website-600-x-600.png
ORGANIZER;CN="MGH Paul S. Russell%2C MD Museum":MAILTO:mghhistory@partners.org
GEO:42.3613248;-71.0691139
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=MGH Paul S. Russell MD Museum North Grove Street 2 Boston Massachusetts 02114 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=North Grove Street 2:geo:-71.0691139,42.3613248
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074457
CREATED:20250603T203952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T203952Z
UID:10001459-1749542400-1749574800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Plight of Loyalists in Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:It’s been said that history is written by the victors\, so it’s not surprising that the story of those loyal to the Crown in the American colonies is not as widely known as that of the Patriots. \nAs the drumbeat to independence grew louder\, Loyalists faced their Patriot neighbors’ scorn and also the agonizing decision of whether or not to flee their towns and homes. \nVarious historians have estimated that between 60\,000 and 100\,000 people fled the colonies by the time “America’s first civil war” ended. \nDr. Kerpelman will present a picture of how ordinary Massachusetts Loyalists and their Patriot neighbors interacted with one another during that fraught time between the 1750’s and the 1790’s. \nA brief tour of the 1699 Isaac Winslow House is included.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-plight-of-loyalists-in-massachusetts/2025-06-10/1/
LOCATION:1699 Isaac Winslow House\, 634 Careswell St\, Marshfield\, 02050\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/images-1.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Winslow Hosue Association":MAILTO:whaboard@winslowhouse.org
GEO:42.0713374;-70.6730523
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1699 Isaac Winslow House 634 Careswell St Marshfield 02050 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=634 Careswell St:geo:-70.6730523,42.0713374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTSTAMP:20260404T074457
CREATED:20250521T133857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T133857Z
UID:10001434-1749427200-1750463999@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Bunker Hill Revealed: Archaeological Investigation of the 1775 Redoubt
DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Boston Archaeology and American Veterans Archaeological Recovery teams as they excavate a portion of the redoubt built on the night of June 16\, 1775\, triggering the start of the Battle of Bunker Hill. \nExcavations should reach the bottom of the trench dug that evening by the end of the first week. Visitors to the 250th events on the Monument park site will have an opportunity to see the remains of the actual fortifications. \nBackfilling of the trench will commence June 18th or 19th- so don’t miss it! \nHosts: The National Parks of Boston\, City of Boston Archaeology
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/bunker-hill-revealed-archaeological-investigation-of-the-1775-redoubt/
LOCATION:Bunker Hill Monument\, Monument Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Exhibit,Outdoors
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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:20250608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074457
CREATED:20250122T211037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T193551Z
UID:10000401-1749387600-1749394800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:"Spies Among Us" year long exhibit opening on February 6th 2025
DESCRIPTION:“Spies Among Us” will open on Thursday\, February 6th at 10 a.m. during the museum’s first Thursday opening hours. We will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 6th and will be open every Thursday going forward from 10-4. We will also showcase the exhibit during our February Second Sunday Open House on Sunday\, February 9th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. \nThe exhibit will recall the story of General Gage’s spies who visited the Tavern in 1775\, explore examples of espionage on both sides\, and examine the many ways of spying that were used during the American Revolution. \nSpycraft played a pivotal role during the American Revolution\, with both the Continental Army and British forces using intelligence operations to gain strategic advantages. The Golden Ball Tavern and its proprietor Isaac Jones\, played host on a few occasions to British spies sent\, by General Thomas Gage\, to survey the towns that were scattered around the area from Boston to Worcester. This was just one of the British military’s tactics for keeping the Patriots in line. On the American side\, espionage was essential in countering the British military’s superior resources and manpower. \nThe spycraft of the American Revolution was marked by its ingenuity\, the use of civilian networks\, and the blending of military and civilian espionage tactics. Though it was often risky and unreliable\, intelligence-gathering operations played a critical role in the eventual success of the American cause\, allowing the Continental Army to take advantage of British vulnerabilities and ultimately secure victory. \nJoin us as we introduce our new exhibit and our new Thursday opening hours. The museum will continue to be open every second Sunday of the month for our Second Sunday Open House Tours and will now be open every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\nWe look forward to welcoming you!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/spies-among-us-year-long-exhibit-opening-on-february-6th-2025/2025-06-08/
LOCATION:Golden Ball Tavern Museum\, Boston Post Road 662\, Weston\, Massachusetts\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/General-gages-instructions-page-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Golden Ball Tavern Museum":MAILTO:gbtmuseum@gmail.com
GEO:42.365745;-71.309473
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Golden Ball Tavern Museum Boston Post Road 662 Weston Massachusetts 02493 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boston Post Road 662:geo:-71.309473,42.365745
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T074457
CREATED:20250521T133124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T133124Z
UID:10001433-1749380400-1749384000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Sun Battle of Bunker Hill Flag Raising + Veteran Wreath
DESCRIPTION:The Bunker Hill flag will be raised at the Monument followed by a speaking ceremony to recognize and honor the service and sacrifice of Charlestown veterans. Coffee and treats will be served. \nInvited Guests: Bunker Hill Parade Chief Marshal James Chambers + General Ralph Rizzo \nHosts: The National Parks of Boston\, Bunker Hill Associates
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/sun-battle-of-bunker-hill-flag-raising-veteran-wreath/
LOCATION:Bunker Hill Monument\, Monument Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors,Speakers
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/4025D7AF-C181-8A91-80CA9058F48DB795.jpg
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