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SUMMARY:Lecture Series:  Revisiting the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:REV250 Lecture: Joel Bohy\, Director of Historic Arms & Militaria at Bruneau and Co. presents “Hingham’s Revolutionary Canteens” 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: Hingham Historical Society Subscriptions are now on sale. In person at the Hingham Heritage Museum 34 Main Street\, Hingham\, MA and via Zoom at 3:00pm. \nEvent Website: https://hinghamhistorical.org/lecture-series-revisiting-the-american-revolution/ \n 
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/lecture-series-revisiting-the-american-revolution-2/
LOCATION:Hingham Heritage Museum\, Main Street 34\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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SUMMARY:Akhil Amar on The US Constitution
DESCRIPTION:Akhil Amar\, preeminent legal scholar and author of The Words That Made Us: America’s Constitutional Conversation\, 1760-1840\, joins us at the Concord Museum for a timely conversation on the US Constitution\, exploring the formative decades after its ratification and its resonance today.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/akhil-amar-on-the-us-constitution/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T130000
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SUMMARY:New England Congregationalists and the American Revolution:  A Virtual Book Talk with Katherine Carté
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first talk in our “Religion of Revolution: lecture series with historian\, Dr. Katherine Carté. \nThe Revolutionary War transformed religious life in America\, not just for New England\, but everywhere. Remembering New England’s important role in this national tale shows just how revolutionary—and how conservative—the era was. \nFor most of the eighteenth century\, British Protestantism was driven neither by the primacy of denominations nor by fundamental discord among them. Instead\, it thrived as part of a complex transatlantic system that bound religious institutions to imperial politics. As Katherine Carté argues\, British imperial Protestantism proved remarkably effective in advancing both the interests of empire and the cause of religion until the war for American independence disrupted it. \nThat Revolution forced a reassessment of the role of religion in public life on both sides of the Atlantic. Religious communities struggled to reorganize within and across new national borders. Religious leaders recalibrated their relationships to government. If these shifts were more pronounced in the United States than in Britain\, the loss of a shared system nonetheless mattered to both nations. \nThis event is free and open to all\, but registration is required via this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2317339273566/WN_jCgfKGibTjWXhWquu9y9cw \nAfter registering\, you will receive an email with information about attending the webinar. \nEmail any questions to programs@14beacon.org. \nThe Congregational Library & Archives newest digital exhibition\, “Religion of Revolution: Congregational Voices on Liberty\,” is free to visit anytime at https://congregationallibrary.quartexcollections.com/online-exhibits/revolution. \nSPEAKER BIO \nDr. Katherine Carté is a professor of history at Southern Methodist University. She is the author\, most recently\, of Religion and the American Revolution: An Imperial History\, published by the University of North Carolina Press for the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture in 2021\, which won the Albert W. Outler Prize from the American Society of Church History. She is currently studying the role of religion\, trust\, and partisanship in revolutionary-era Savannah\, Georgia.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/new-england-congregationalists-and-the-american-revolution-a-virtual-book-talk-with-katherine-carte/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250101T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250101T130000
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SUMMARY:First Flag Raising at Prospect Hill
DESCRIPTION:Commemorating a milestone of the American Revolution\, January 1\, 1776\, when General Washington raised a new American flag over the highest point of the American fortifications surrounding the then-occupied City of Boston. \nFeaturing a procession from City Hall in Somerville to Prospect Hill Park\, followed by an hour-long program of activities. \nNumerous city officials\, the Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts based out of Faneuil Hall (Boston)\, and re-enactors participate in the ceremony and parade. This year\, we are excited to welcome Phillis Wheatley and Martha Washington the event. \nDate: January 1st\nAdmission: Free\nStart Location (11:30): City Hall Concourse – 93 Highland Ave. Somerville\, MA 02143\nEnd Location (12-1pm): Prospect Hill Somerville\, MA\nParking: Public Lots & On Street Parking\nPublic Transportation: Bus 90 Davis Sq\nDirections Hwy Exit: RT 93 to Fellsway Exit \nFunded in part by an American Rescue Plan Act grant from the City of Somerville. For additional ADA accommodations\, please contact 311 (617-666-3311) in advance. For questions\, contact grace@somervillemuseum.org. \nEvent Website: https://www.somervillemuseum.org/calendar-events
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/first-flag-raising-at-prospect-hill/
LOCATION:Prospect Hill Park\, 68 Munroe Street\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Raising of the First Flag at Prospect Hill
DESCRIPTION:Every New Year’s Day the city of Somerville commemorates an improtant moment of the American Revolution the First Flag Raising. The event reenacts the one that took place on Prospect Hill on January 1\, 1776 \nEvent Website: https://www.meetboston.com/event/
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/raising-of-the-first-flag-at-prospect-hill/
LOCATION:Prospect Hill Park\, 68 Munroe Street\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165631
CREATED:20241111T171329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T213932Z
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SUMMARY:Uncovering Our Angels: Paint Restoration at Old North Church
DESCRIPTION:A once-in-a-lifetime paint restoration project is currently underway at the Old North Church in Boston! Expert conservators are painstakingly removing layers of white overpaint to reveal some of the church’s colonial-era artwork. By the spring of 2025\, the team will uncover 16 angels in the balcony arches that were painted in the late 1720s and 1730s by congregation member John Gibbs. Thousands of visitors are flocking to Old North this fall and winter for a glimpse of the church as Paul Revere saw it. \nIn this online talk\, we are excited to welcome Gianfranco Pocobene\, the lead conservator of the historic paint restoration project at Old North. Gianfranco will discuss the techniques\, tools\, and technology that have allowed his team to penetrate layers of white overpaint to reveal the beautiful artwork hidden underneath. He will share photos of the newly revealed angels\, discuss theories as to how the angels were painted in the 1700s and why they were painted over\, and answer your questions about the project. \n  \nEvent Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uncovering-our-angels-paint-restoration-at-old-north-church-tickets-1074980077349
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/uncovering-our-angels-paint-restoration-at-old-north-church/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T190000
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CREATED:20241107T164059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T213529Z
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SUMMARY:Old Taverns in 18th Century Andover: Headquarters for sleeping\, politicking and entertainment
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Joann Michalik \nIf you missed our 18th century tavern night in April\, here’s your chance to experience it . . . with a holiday twist. The introduction of stage coaches along major roadways leads to taverns as inns\, houses of entertainment and political headquarters. Learn about the role of rum in the American Revolution and hear about a certain Mr. Washington who comes to Andover. ​See beakers\, mugs and bowls from the era. Try a taste of a special 18th century Christmas drink! \n  \nEvent Website: https://andoverhistoryandculture.org/revolution-250
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/old-taverns-in-18th-century-andover-headquarters-for-sleeping-politicking-and-entertainment/
LOCATION:Andover Center for History and Culture\, 97 Main Street\, Andover\, MA\, 01810\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andover Center for History and Culture":MAILTO:info@andoverhistoryandculture.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165631
CREATED:20241009T173713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T213030Z
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SUMMARY:Native Americans in So. New England and the Revolution with Daniel Mandell
DESCRIPTION:Native people remained in distinct communities during Revolutionary times. They sought to secure their rights\, although in vastly diverse ways. \nOver a 30- year career\, Professor Daniel Mandell has produced a body of work that tells the story of New England Native Americans from the time of first European contact through the formation of the United States and its expansion. He will discuss their experiences during the upheavals of the American Revolutionary period. \nThursday\, Dec. 5\, 7-8:30 PM \nRoom 204\, Acton Town Hall \n  \nEvent Website: https://www.actonma.gov/250
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/native-americans-in-so-new-england-and-the-revolution-with-daniel-mandell/
LOCATION:Acton Town Hall\, Main Street 472\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165631
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SUMMARY:Congregationalists and the American Revolution: A Virtual Collections Tour
DESCRIPTION:Congregational churches could be found in nearly every town across New England in the 1770s. The stories of Patriot ministers who inspired their congregations to Revolution have long been told. Increasingly we are learning more about the experience of the people sitting in the pews and how being part of a Congregational church community shaped their experience of the celebrated ideals–and the sometimes harsh realities–of the revolutionary cause. Printed sermons\, pamphlets\, and histories; manuscript church and association records; and even paintings in the CLA’s collection help tell a story that is both familiar and not. \nThis December we reprise our popular tour of original materials related to the American Revolution with Executive Director Dr. Kyle Roberts and New England’s Hidden Histories Project Director Dr. Tricia Peone. Recognizing that not everyone can make it to 14 Beacon Street for an in-person viewing\, this tour will be hosted on Zoom\, and registration will be limited to small group of attendees. \nSee Revolutionary-era treasures from the collections\, hear stories about how Congregationalists experienced the period leading up to\, during\, and immediately following the war\, and reflect on what this pivotal event means 250 years later. \nSpace is limited. Please register by Monday\, December 2nd via this link: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/CongregationalLibrary/AmRevVirtual.html. \nThe cost to attend is $20 for current CLA members and $25 for non-members. \nIf you are interested in becoming a member of the Congregational Library & Archives\, you can learn more and join on our website. \nFor more information\, please email programs@14beacon.org. \nThis program is part of Revolutionary Stories\, New England’s Hidden Histories’ ongoing series on the American Revolution and the Congregational experience. \nSPEAKER BIOS \nDr. Kyle Roberts was appointed the Executive Director of the Congregational Library & Archives in 2022. He received his BA in American Studies from Williams College and his PhD in History from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to coming to the CLA\, he was Associate Director of Library & Museum Programming at the American Philosophical Society and Associate Professor of Public History and New Media and Director of the Center for Textual Studies and Digital Humanities at Loyola University Chicago. \nA scholar of Atlantic World religion\, print\, and library history\, he is the author of Evangelical Gotham: Religion and the Making of New York City\, 1783-1860 (Chicago\, 2016)\, the co-editor\, with Stephen Schloesser\, of Crossings and Dwellings: Restored Jesuits\, Women Religious\, American Experience 1814-2014 (Brill\, 2017) and\, with Mark Towsey\, of Before the Public Library: Reading\, Community\, and Identity in the Atlantic World\, 1650-1850 (Brill\, 2017). \nKyle is an accomplished public historian and digital humanist whose collaborative projects include the Jesuit Libraries Provenance Project\, the Maryland Loyalism Project\, and Dissenting Academies Online: Virtual Library System. In addition to being the consultant for numerous digital and public history projects\, he sits on the executive committees of the American Catholic Historical Association\, the New England Historical Association\, the Urban History Association He is on the editorial and advisory boards for American Catholic Studies\, Early American Studies\, and portal. \nDr. Tricia Peone joined the CLA in 2022 as the Project Director for New England’s Hidden Histories. Prior to joining the CLA\, she was a research scholar at Historic New England for the Recovering New England’s Voices project. She has also previously worked as the public programs director at New Hampshire Humanities\, a university lecturer teaching classes on the Salem witch trials\, early New England\, and public history\, and as a researcher for cultural heritage organizations. She holds a PhD in history from the University of New Hampshire with a specialization in the early modern Atlantic world and history of science.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/congregationalists-and-the-american-revolution-a-virtual-collections-tour/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T150000
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SUMMARY:Freedom and Unfreedom in Essex County: Suing Their Enslavers\, 18th century Freedom-Seekers in Andover
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Andover independent historian Chris Boehmer\nSunday\, November 24 ~ 1:30-3:00pm \nNot all Native Americans in Massachusetts were invited to celebrate the harvest with English colonists. Some were enslaved by the colonists. In Andover in the 17th and 18th centuries\, wealthy white families commonly enslaved one or more Africans or Native Americans. \nIn this first of a new series of talks\, historian Chris Boehmer will share the inspiring stories of siblings Peter Almonach Bridges and Kate Phelps\, born in Andover to an enslaved African and Native American couple. In the 1760s Peter and Kate took their enslaver\, Moody Bridges\, to court and won their freedom. \nThe lecture is an in-person presentation. However\, all registrants will receive an email the day before the event with a ZOOM option for participation. With this type of ZOOM presentation you will be able to ask questions or make comments in the chat room only. Your questions will be answered live on the ZOOM video after the lecturer has finished the presentation. \n  \nEvent Website: https://andoverhistoryandculture.org/revolution-250
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/freedom-and-unfreedom-in-essex-county-suing-their-enslavers-18th-century-freedom-seekers-in-andover/
LOCATION:Andover Center for History and Culture\, 97 Main Street\, Andover\, MA\, 01810\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event,Indigenous History,Speakers
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241125
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SUMMARY:104th NCSS Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Meet with thousands of social studies educators\, administrators\, and professionals from across the country to inspire your usage of best practices and rejuvenate with others in the social studies profession. You will leave the conference with strong strategies for delivering instruction that engages students\, the best ways to advocate for the most pressing issues of social studies education\, and a network of colleagues to support you throughout the year. \n  \nEvent Website: https://www.socialstudies.org/conference/104th-ncss-annual-conference
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/104th-ncss-annual-conference/
LOCATION:John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center\, 900 Boylston Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T190000
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SUMMARY:William Hickling Prescott Award Ceremony & Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special award ceremony followed by a conversation between two Pulitzer Prize-winning biographical authors. \nIn recognition of her career as an essayist and award-winning author\, Stacy Schiff will be presented with the William Hickling Prescott Award for Excellence in Historical Writing by The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Historical Society. In a conversation following the award presentation\, Schiff and interlocutor Megan Marshall will discuss how authors approach wide-ranging subject matter\, the process of writing biographies\, and the importance of archives such as the MHS. \nIn her most recent book\, The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams\, Stacy Schiff brings her masterful storytelling skills to Adams’s improbable life\, illuminating his transformation from aimless son of a well-off family to tireless\, beguiling radical who mobilized the colonies. Winner of the 2000 Pulitzer Prize for her book Véra (Mrs. Vladimir Nabokov)\, Schiff has also brought figures like Benjamin Franklin\, Cleopatra\, and the alleged witches of Salem to life in bestselling\, widely acclaimed biographies. \nAmerican scholar\, writer\, and biographer Megan Marshall won the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography for Margaret Fuller: A New American Life. A past president of the Society of American Historians\, she teaches nonfiction writing and archival research in the MFA creative writing program at Emerson College where she was named the first Charles Wesley Emerson College Professor. \nThis is a hybrid event. FREE for MHS Members. $10 per person fee (in person). No charge for virtual attendees or Card to Culture participants (EBT\, WIC\, and ConnectorCare). The in-person reception starts at 5:00 and the program will begin at 6:00.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/william-hickling-prescott-award-ceremony-conversation/
LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T150000
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SUMMARY:Lecture Series:  Revisiting the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:REV250 Lecture: J.J. Bell\, Historian and blogger\, presents “The Spies in Henry Barnes House: as part of the Hingham Historical Society 2024-2025 lecture series: Revisiting the American Revolution. \nThe lecture 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 02043 and via Zoom at 3:00pm. \n 
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/lecture-series-revisiting-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Hingham Heritage Museum\, Main Street 34\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165631
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SUMMARY:“One for the Revolutionary Road: Taverns and the American Revolution” with Malcolm Purinton
DESCRIPTION:Northeastern University Professor Malcolm F. Purinton discusses the role of the tavern in local society as the colonies headed into the American Revolution. There were few places more important in colonial and revolutionary America than local community taverns that played witness to local\, regional\, and national events in American history. \nTuesday\, Nov. 12\, 7PM \nActon Memorial Library
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/one-for-the-revolutionary-road-taverns-and-the-american-revolution-with-malcolm-purinton/
LOCATION:Action Memorial Library\, Main Street 486\, Acton\, Massachusetts\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241112
DTSTAMP:20260404T165631
CREATED:20241030T180216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T224148Z
UID:10000278-1731110400-1731369599@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Concord Veteran's Day Weekend Events
DESCRIPTION:Concord Events happening November 9\, 10\, and 11 to honor our Veterans
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord-veterans-day-weekend-events/
LOCATION:Concord\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Celebration,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord250":MAILTO:pollyconcord250@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165631
CREATED:20241009T173907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T173907Z
UID:10000267-1730916000-1730923200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Hidden History of Black Boston with Joel Mackall
DESCRIPTION:Discover Boston’s rich 400-year African American history! Many vibrant Black communities flourished in Boston stretching back to early colonial times. \nWednesday\, Nov. 6\, 6 PM \nActon Memorial Library \n  \n 
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/hidden-history-of-black-boston-with-joel-mackall/
LOCATION:Action Memorial Library\, Main Street 486\, Acton\, Massachusetts\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
GEO:42.4866088;-71.4333687
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T000000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165631
CREATED:20241030T222908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T222908Z
UID:10000280-1730246400-1730246400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Spark of the Revolution: the 250th Anniversary of the Powder Alarm
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Powder Alarm\, the Somerville Museum is partnering with the City of Somerville to produce a re-enactment of the historic event\, followed by a living history fair. The fair will include docent tours of the Powder House\, activity tables\, and even a scavenger hunt of the park! \nWhat was the Powder Alarm? Learn more about the events leading up to September 1\, 1774: May 23\, 2024 Lecture – How to Lose an Empire: The Road to the Powder Alarm. \nThe re-enactment will begin at approximately 9:30 AM\, followed by a living history fair and docent tours from approximately 10:00 AM until 12:30 PM. \nFree and accessible. For additional ADA accommodations\, please contact 311 (617-666-3311) in advance.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/spark-of-the-revolution-the-250th-anniversary-of-the-powder-alarm/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241026T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165631
CREATED:20241025T205343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T205343Z
UID:10000276-1729947600-1729953000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:General John Glover Birthday Party
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate General John Glover’s Birthday upcoming 292nd birthday (November 5) at the Swampscott Public Library\, 61 Burrill Street\, Swampscott\, Massachusetts. There will be an illustrated talk by members of Save the Glover and birthday cake! \nFree! All invited!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/general-john-glover-birthday-party/
LOCATION:Swampscott Public Library\, Burrill Street 61\, Swampscott\, Massachusetts\, 01907\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration
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ORGANIZER;CN="Save the Glover":MAILTO:contact@savetheglover.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241028
DTSTAMP:20260404T165631
CREATED:20240628T005621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T163638Z
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SUMMARY:Sudbury Battle of Red Horse Tavern
DESCRIPTION:Come to the historic Wayside Inn on October 26\, 2024 for an experience like never before. Start the day by listening to colonial music\, talking with reenactors\, visiting sutlers\, observing cannon firing demonstrations and more. Then watch as the Colonial and British armies battle for control of the Red Horse Tavern. \nEighteenth century taverns were important in the Colonies as a place to hear the news and other current events\, engage in commerce\, conduct militia drills and provide respite for weary travelers. The Red Horse Tavern\, sitting along the Boston Post Road\, the major east-west route to and from Boston and New York\, was crucial in that anyone or anything travelling into or out of Boston to/from the west would have to pass by its door. Which ever side controlled the Tavern could control the flow of supplies\, troops and information. \nThe Redcoats are determined to wrest control\, no matter the cost\, while the Colonists will do all they can to stop them and send them back to Boston. \nWho will control the tavern? Come and find out. \n  \nProgram of the Day: \n11:00 am\nTroop formation\n11:15 am\nEngagement – East field\n12:00 noon\n Sudbury Fyfe & Drum Companie\nCannon demonstration\nNooning\n1:15 pm\nTroop formation\n1:30 pm\nEngagement – South fields\n\n\n  \nFor reenactors only\, contact the lt. colonel for morning activities. \n\nThis event is free and open to the public. \nPlease park in the designated parking area for the reenactment. \nFor more information contact the adjutant@sudburyminutemen.org. \n\n\n\nYou can view slideshows and videos of past Battles of Red Horse Tavern.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/battle-of-red-horse-tavern/
LOCATION:Longfellow’s Wayside Inn\, 72 Wayside Inn Road\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reenactment
GEO:42.3572337;-71.4739235
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241023T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165631
CREATED:20241009T173940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T173940Z
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SUMMARY:Acton and Concord’s Roads to Revolution with Robert Gross
DESCRIPTION:The renowned author of the classic “The Minutemen and their World” will share the unique conflicts and changes Acton and Concord citizens experienced in their economic and social lives that led up to dramatic events of 250 years ago. \nWednesday\, Oct. 23\, 7-8:30 PM \nRoom 204\, Acton Town Hall \nhttps://www.actonma.gov/250
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/acton-and-concords-roads-to-revolution-with-robert-gross/
LOCATION:Acton Town Hall\, Main Street 472\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
GEO:42.4861378;-71.4335711
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165631
CREATED:20241009T174113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T174113Z
UID:10000269-1729438200-1729447200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Concord250: Wright Tavern Pub Choir
DESCRIPTION:Freedom Concert: Terry Borderline and the Suns\nDate: Saturday\, October 5\nTime: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM\nLocation: Monument Square\, Concord MA \nJoin us for an electrifying performance by Terry Borderline and the Suns. This seven-piece band will perform a set of original songs about freedom\, spirituality\, nature\, and social justice\, including an original piece inspired by Thoreau and Garrison. The concert will be followed by a 45-minute Q&A session. \nWright Tavern Pub Choir\nDate: Sunday\, October 20\nTime: 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM\nLocation: Monument Square\, Concord MA \nLift your voice to sing! Accomplished choir director and musician Tim Bongiovanni will lead the events by the sculpture. Here\, participants will learn and perform in three-part harmony. Enjoy refreshments and a beer garden at the Wright Tavern as part of this unique musical event.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-wright-tavern-pub-choir/
LOCATION:Monument Square\, Main Street 58\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, 01742\, United States
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GEO:42.4601941;-71.350943
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Monument Square Main Street 58 Concord Massachusetts 01742 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 58:geo:-71.350943,42.4601941
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165631
CREATED:20241009T174444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T174444Z
UID:10000270-1729335600-1729353600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Liberty & Union Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Liberty & Union Festival\, hosted by the Old Colony History Museum\, is an annual event that transports you back in time to 1774 through historical reenactors\, music\, food\, beer\, and much more.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/liberty-union-festival/
LOCATION:Old Colony History Museum\, 6 Church Green\, Taunton\, MA\, 02780\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary
GEO:41.9015851;-71.0890837
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Colony History Museum 6 Church Green Taunton MA 02780 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6 Church Green:geo:-71.0890837,41.9015851
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165631
CREATED:20240628T005621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T213657Z
UID:10000074-1729335600-1729353600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Liberty & Union Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Liberty & Union Festival\, hosted by the Old Colony History Museum\, is an annual event that transports you back in time to 1774 through historical reenactors\, music\, food\, beer\, and much more.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/liberty-and-union/
LOCATION:Old Colony History Museum\, 6 Church Green\, Taunton\, MA\, 02780\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary
GEO:41.9015851;-71.0890837
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241016
DTSTAMP:20260404T165631
CREATED:20240628T005621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T005621Z
UID:10000073-1728864000-1729036799@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Preparing for Winter Preparing for War
DESCRIPTION:Autumn in Colonial New England was a time of change and transition when many gathered to share the fruits of summer labor and prepare to survive the coming winter. In 1774 it was also a time of preparation for the coming conflict.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/preparing-for-winter-preparing-for-war/
LOCATION:Hartwell Tavern\, 35 Virginia Road\, Lincoln\, MA\, 01773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reenactment
GEO:42.4538268;-71.2931953
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241011T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165631
CREATED:20240829T205756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T205756Z
UID:10000155-1728639000-1728664200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The 250th Anniversary of the First Massachusetts Provincial Congress
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Massachusetts Provincial Congress\n“Exploring Democracy – Our Rights and Our Responsibilities”\nOctober 11\, 2024\n9:30am – 4:30pm\nFirst Parish in Concord and The Wright Tavern\n*Register here to attend* \nIn October 1774\, the political conflict between Great Britain and Massachusetts reached a crisis. Parliament enacted the “Intolerable Acts” to punish the province for the Tea Party\, and they revoked the charter of 1691 by which the popularly elected House of Representatives joined with the Council and Crown-appointed Governor to rule the Bay Colony. In the ensuing furor\, county conventions protested the changes; crowds closed courts\, Patriots took over county militias\, and encouraged towns to resist the new regime of the General Court. Royal Governor Thomas Gage called the Court to meet in Salem\, but the Assembly never convened. \nAlthough Gage canceled the session\, the representatives decided to meet behind closed and locked doors and reorganize as the Massachusetts Provincial Congress. Its first session opened a week later\, on October 11th\, in Concord\, safe from the control of British authorities. The gathering was a landmark in the history of self-government. The Congress set the colony on a collision course with Britain and an eventual road to independence. Even as it proclaimed loyalty to the Crown\, the Congress mobilized the province in a struggle to reclaim the rights and liberties Massachusetts had enjoyed. Without declaring independence\, the popularly elected body seized the reins of power\, charted a new future for Massachusetts\, and set a model of self-government. \nOctober 11\, 2024\, marks the 250th Anniversary of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress. To commemorate this occasion and honor our forebearers\, the Wright Tavern Legacy Trust is sponsoring a gathering in Concord’s First Parish Meetinghouse and the Wright Tavern next door\, where the delegates to the Congress met. This will be a day-long\, engaging program. With noted historians to guide us\, we will return to this crucial moment in the history of the American Revolution and ask what we can learn from the past. With state legislators joining us\, we will examine the state of democratic governance in Massachusetts and the United States today. And\, with students and teachers from Massachusetts schools\, we will collaboratively explore the future of democracy. Come join us for this remarkable day. \nREGISTER for this historic event!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-250th-anniversary-of-the-first-massachusetts-provincial-congress/
LOCATION:Wright Tavern Center\, 2 Lexington Road\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Reenactment,Speakers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165631
CREATED:20241009T173829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T173829Z
UID:10000266-1728460800-1728493200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Acton Walking Tours with Amy Cole
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. in South Acton. Register at ActonMemorialLibrary.org 
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/acton-walking-tours-with-amy-cole/
LOCATION:Action Memorial Library\, Main Street 486\, Acton\, Massachusetts\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors
GEO:42.4866088;-71.4333687
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Action Memorial Library Main Street 486 Acton Massachusetts 01720 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 486:geo:-71.4333687,42.4866088
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165631
CREATED:20241009T174645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T174645Z
UID:10000272-1728324000-1728331200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:250th Anniversary of the First Massachusetts Provincial Congress
DESCRIPTION:On October 7\, 1774\, ninety chosen representatives met at Salem in defiance of General Gage’s order. They elected John Hancock to serve as chairman. They resolved to form themselves into “a Provincial Congress…to take into consideration the dangerous and alarming situation of public affairs in this province\, and to consult and determine on such measures as they shall judge will tend to promote the true interest of his majesty\, and the peace\, welfare\, and prosperity of the province.” The establishment of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress was essentially a coup détat: a sudden\, violent\, and unlawful seizure of power. The royal government\, headed by General Gage\, was now isolated and virtually powerless except for the presence of the army and navy in Boston.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/250th-anniversary-of-the-first-massachusetts-provincial-congress/
LOCATION:Hawthorne Hotel\, Washington Square West 18\, Salem\, Massachusetts\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration
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GEO:42.522779;-70.8903568
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241006T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165631
CREATED:20241009T174816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T174816Z
UID:10000273-1728226800-1728234000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Great Salem Fire of 1774: Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tour the site of the Great Salem Fire\, October 6\, 1774 with retired park ranger\, Curtis White. The fire destroyed shops\, a meeting-house\, dwellings\, and the Custom House. Was the fire a diversionary tactic to deter the arrest of Massachusetts delegates who met in defiance of the Massachusetts Government Act? \nThe 1.25-mile walking tour will meet outside the Salem Armory Visitor Center located at 2 New Liberty Street in Salem.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-great-salem-fire-of-1774-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Salem Armory Visitor Center\, New Liberty Street 2\, Salem\, Massachusetts\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Essex Heritage":MAILTO:info@essexheritage.org
GEO:42.5227268;-70.8919824
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Salem Armory Visitor Center New Liberty Street 2 Salem Massachusetts 01970 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=New Liberty Street 2:geo:-70.8919824,42.5227268
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165631
CREATED:20241009T174913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T174913Z
UID:10000274-1728126000-1728147600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Concord250: Freedom's Silhouette Events
DESCRIPTION:Freedom Concert: Terry Borderline and the Suns \nDate: Saturday\, October 5\nTime: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM\nLocation: Monument Square\, Concord MA \nJoin us for an electrifying performance by Terry Borderline and the Suns. This seven-piece band will perform a set of original songs about freedom\, spirituality\, nature\, and social justice\, including an original piece inspired by Thoreau and Garrison. The concert will be followed by a 45-minute Q&A session. \nYouth “Upstander” Art Project \nDates: Saturday\, October 5\nTimes: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM\nLocation: Monument Square\, Concord MA\nPresented by the Robbins House\, a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of Concord’s African\, African American\, and antislavery history\, this art project engages local youth in artmaking and dialogue about freedom and social justice. Explore Concord’s African American history and connect past struggles for equality with modern movements.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-freedoms-silhouette-events/
LOCATION:Monument Square\, Main Street 58\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, 01742\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord250":MAILTO:pollyconcord250@gmail.com
GEO:42.4601941;-71.350943
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Monument Square Main Street 58 Concord Massachusetts 01742 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 58:geo:-71.350943,42.4601941
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T165631
CREATED:20240805T203332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T203332Z
UID:10000134-1727895600-1727899200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents that Forged the Republic
DESCRIPTION:Renowned presidential historian and Executive Director of the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon\, Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky\, joins us for a conversation on John Adams’ five year-battle to defend the presidency. 1797 wasn’t too different from 2024\, with pandemics\, battles over immigration and citizenship\, legislation to limit free speech\, foreign interference in national elections\, and contested election results. Dr. Chervinsky’s new book Making the Presidency is the authoritative account of the second president that shows how John Adams’ leadership and legacy defined the office and ensured the survival of the American republic. The ideas and legacy of John Adams’ presidency are ever resonant amid this pivotal election year. \nFree for Members | $10 Non-Members | Free Virtual \n 
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/making-the-presidency-john-adams-and-the-precedents-that-forged-the-republic/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
GEO:42.457529;-71.3417985
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END:VCALENDAR