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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T163000
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SUMMARY:Beverly Lafayette Bicentennial Visit
DESCRIPTION:AFL and Historic Beverly are partnering for the event\, which will take place at the Cabot House/Bank building where Lafayette received his welcome. The event will highlight Mr. Rantoul’s speech to Lafayette.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/lafayette-bicentennial-visit-14/
LOCATION:Historic Beverly\, 117 Cabot Street\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164447
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T211603Z
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SUMMARY:Salem Lafayette Bicentennial Visit
DESCRIPTION:To commemorate Salem’s stop on the Marquis de Lafayette’s farewell tour of the U.S. 200 years ago\, please join us for a Red White and Blue Picnic in\nthe Chestnut Street Park across from Hamilton Hall on August 31 from 2:00-4:00 pm.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/lafayette-bicentennial-visit-13/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Culinary,Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164447
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SUMMARY:Marblehead Lafayette Bicentennial Visit
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s tour of the U.S. and his visit to Marblehead and the Jeremiah Lee Mansion\, Marblehead Museum will host a gathering in the Lee Mansion Gardens (rain or shine)\, 12 pm-1:30 pm. Be there to welcome a Lafayette reenactor\, who will arrive in his carriage to address the crowd\, as well as to hear a reenactment of the honors Marblehead residents presented to Lafayette. Also\, mingle with Glover’s Marblehead Regiment.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/lafayette-bicentennial-visit-12/
LOCATION:Marblehead Museum\, 170 Washington Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reenactment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164447
CREATED:20240809T163109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T163109Z
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SUMMARY:Muster Day
DESCRIPTION:To supplement the meager armed forces\, most early 19th-century farmers and craftsmen were required by law to serve in local militia units – the forerunner of today’s National Guard. Militia musters often saw the various militia companies of several towns coming together for a regimental muster. These would have been grand spectacles with townspeople coming out to view visiting militia companies in their dashing uniforms. Come and join us for our muster day and cheer on your favorite militia company! \n\nTalk to members of two uniformed volunteer militia companies.\nListen to early 19th-century martial music.\nWatch musket and cannon firing demonstrations.\nSee a “Sham Fight” as rival militia companies square off against each other in the field.\nOur young visitors will get the chance to learn early 19th-century drill and marching with the militia officer’s instruction and a toy musket.\nLearn why many New Englanders were pushing for reforms to the militia system and the role that intemperance played in those reforms.\nHear the Singing School practice for a concert to welcome Lafayette.\n\nPLUS: This Muster Day\, we’re getting ready for the arrival of the Marquis de Lafayette! This year marks the Bicentennial celebration of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour of the United States and to commemorate this tour\, the American Friends of Lafayette are hosting educational programs across the United States in the same cities and towns that Lafayette visited on his tour. On Muster Day\, view an exhibit from the American Friends of Lafayette and some objects in the OSV Museum Collection commemorating Lafayette’s visit\, purchase some gingerbread based on Mary Washington’s Lafayette gingerbread receipt (recipe)\, and make your own “Welcome Lafayette” ribbon. Then\, on September 3rd\, join us on the Sturbridge Common (NOT the Old Sturbridge Village Common)\, the exact ground where Lafayette stopped on September 3\, 1824\, for a Commemorative ceremony celebrating Lafayette’s arrival in Sturbridge\, MA. Learn more about the Commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour here. \n  \nCost: Included with standard daytime admission or Village membership. Standard daytime admission is $30 for adults\, $28 for seniors (55+)\, $15 for youth (4-17)\, $15 for college students (with a valid college ID)\, and free for children 3 and under. SAVE $3/person by purchasing your tickets online instead of at the door! Food and drink are also available for purchase.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/muster-day/
LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Reenactment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240831T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164447
CREATED:20240628T005544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T211404Z
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SUMMARY:Chelsea Lafayette Bicentennial Visit
DESCRIPTION:There will be a full event on the City Hall Lawn. There will be a band\, a Minute Man parade\, the Militia will fire off their muskets\, kids will participate\, a Horse and Buggy will bring Lafayette to the event and the City Manager will introduce him.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/lafayette-bicentennial-visit-11/
LOCATION:Mary O’Malley State Park\, Commandants Way\, Chelsea\, MA\, 02150\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reenactment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164447
CREATED:20240628T005530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T211309Z
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SUMMARY:Newburyport Lafayette Bicentennial Visit
DESCRIPTION:Lafayette will arrive in Newburyport on August 30\, 2024 at 3:00 pm on a horse and\ncarriage. He will be greeted at the Newburyport Public Library\, the older part of which is the\nTracy Mansion where Lafayette slept during his Farewell Tour visit to the town. This program is a collaboration of the American Friends of Lafayette\, Massachusetts\nLafayette Society\, the Newburyport Public Library\, and the Friends of the Newburyport Public\nLibrary.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/lafayette-bicentennial-visit-10/
LOCATION:Newburyport Public Library\, Lynn\, MA\, 01902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164447
CREATED:20240628T005530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T211128Z
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SUMMARY:Lynn Lafayette Bicentennial Visit
DESCRIPTION:Lafayette will arrive in a horse and carriage at the Goldfish Pond in Lynn\, MA at noon time. He will be greeted by Lynn City officials and perform a period speech. Also participating in this event will be the Lynn Museum and local veterans organizations.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/lafayette-bicentennial-visit-9/
LOCATION:Goldfish Pond Park\, Lynn\, MA\, 01902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reenactment
GEO:42.4719938;-70.9398192
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164447
CREATED:20240628T005530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T013131Z
UID:10000050-1724594400-1724601600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Lafayette Bicentennial Visit
DESCRIPTION:We will host a conversation between Lafayette (Mark) and John Adams (Peyton Dixon) where they reminisce about the American Revolution\, their shared history\, and events of the ~50 years preceding Lafayette’s 1824 return. We would hope to host it outdoors under a tent on the Beale House lawn adjacent to Peace Field.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/lafayette-bicentennial-visit-7/
LOCATION:Adams National Historical Park\, 135 Adams Street\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reenactment
GEO:42.2561259;-71.0108834
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164447
CREATED:20240628T005530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T211011Z
UID:10000049-1724587200-1724590800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Medford Lafayette Bicentennial Visit
DESCRIPTION:Lafayette Bicentennial visit to Medford
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/lafayette-bicentennial-visit-6/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Reenactment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240825T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164447
CREATED:20240628T005528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T210922Z
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SUMMARY:Charlestown Lafayette Bicentennial Visit
DESCRIPTION:Lafayette Bicentennial Bunker Hill event.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/lafayette-bicentennial-visit-5/
LOCATION:Bunker Hill Monument\, Monument Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reenactment
GEO:42.3760848;-71.0600216
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164447
CREATED:20240628T005527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T210830Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Common Lafayette Bicentennial Visit
DESCRIPTION:In 1824\, Lafayette returned to Boston\, sparking a grand celebration. A cavalcade\, led by Lt. Col. Amory proceeded to the Euss mansion\, where Mayor Josiah Quincy III greeted Lafayette\, expressing gratitude for his role in American Independence.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/lafayette-bicentennial-visit-4/
LOCATION:Boston Common\, 139 Tremont Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reenactment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164447
CREATED:20240628T005527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T210731Z
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SUMMARY:Roxbury Lafayette Bicentennial Visit Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour Visits Roxbury\, MA: Breakfast
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/lafayette-bicentennial-visit-3/
LOCATION:Shirley-Eustis House\, 33 Shirley Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary,Reenactment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164447
CREATED:20240628T005526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T210649Z
UID:10000045-1724441400-1724448600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Roxbury Lafayette Bicentennial Visit
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight welcome of Lafayette at the Shirley-Eustis House\, the country seat of Revolutionary War veteran and Governor William Eustis.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/lafayette-bicentennial-visit-2/
LOCATION:Shirley-Eustis House\, 33 Shirley Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reenactment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164447
CREATED:20240628T005526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T210456Z
UID:10000044-1724436000-1724443200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Dedham Lafayette Bicentennial Visit
DESCRIPTION:Dedham will be one of the first stops on this commemorative tour and First Church would like to stage a play derived from a 1909 short story by local writer Elinor Ramsay.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/lafayette-bicentennial-visit/
LOCATION:First Church Dedham\, 680 High Street\, Dedham\, MA\, 02026\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reenactment
GEO:42.2490685;-71.1776259
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164447
CREATED:20240809T142234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T142234Z
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SUMMARY:A Light Under the Dome
DESCRIPTION:The National Parks of Boston and Plays in Place are excited to announce the production of the first play in the Suffrage in Black and White series \n  \nAt the Massachusetts State House\, on February 21\, 1838\, exiled Southerner Angelina Grimké becomes the first American woman to address a legislative body. Her powerful speech about abolition also firmly asserts the full citizenship of American women. Four other women abolitionists–Maria Weston Chapman\, Lydia Maria Child\, Susan Paul\, and Julia Williams–are all there to support and guide her through this pressure-packed moment\, and they have their own moments of intense struggle to share. To be staged in the Massachusetts State Senate Chamber\, under the dome where Angelina gave her original speech. \n  \nPerformances on Monday\, 8/12 at 6:30pm and Thursday\, 8/15 at 6:30pm will include ASL \ninterpretation. \n  \nReserve Your Tickets
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/a-light-under-the-dome/2024-08-15/
LOCATION:Attractions
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164447
CREATED:20240809T142234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T142234Z
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SUMMARY:A Light Under the Dome
DESCRIPTION:The National Parks of Boston and Plays in Place are excited to announce the production of the first play in the Suffrage in Black and White series \n  \nAt the Massachusetts State House\, on February 21\, 1838\, exiled Southerner Angelina Grimké becomes the first American woman to address a legislative body. Her powerful speech about abolition also firmly asserts the full citizenship of American women. Four other women abolitionists–Maria Weston Chapman\, Lydia Maria Child\, Susan Paul\, and Julia Williams–are all there to support and guide her through this pressure-packed moment\, and they have their own moments of intense struggle to share. To be staged in the Massachusetts State Senate Chamber\, under the dome where Angelina gave her original speech. \n  \nPerformances on Monday\, 8/12 at 6:30pm and Thursday\, 8/15 at 6:30pm will include ASL \ninterpretation. \n  \nReserve Your Tickets
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/a-light-under-the-dome/2024-08-12/
LOCATION:Attractions
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240812
DTSTAMP:20260404T164447
CREATED:20240628T005511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T143602Z
UID:10000043-1723334400-1723420799@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Concord 250 Days Countdown to the 250th
DESCRIPTION:Concord Museum Invites You to Celebrate 250 Days to the 250th!\nJoin in the celebration as we start counting down to this momentous event!\nEnjoy free admission and family activities as we begin the countdown to the 250th anniversary of April 19\, 1775. While you are at the Museum\, see the lantern that was used as a signal on the night of Paul Revere’s midnight ride along with other objects that witnessed this pivotal day in history.\nCome celebrate with us!\n5:30 – 7:30 PM
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/countdown-to-the-250th-2/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240806
DTSTAMP:20260404T164447
CREATED:20240805T204554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T204554Z
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SUMMARY:Free Admission on Patriots’ Day
DESCRIPTION:The Concord Museum will offer free admission for visitors to visit the immersive April 19\, 1775 gallery to see one of the original “One if by land\, two if by sea” lanterns hung in the North Church as a signal on the night of Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/free-admission-on-patriots-day/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240805
DTSTAMP:20260404T164447
CREATED:20240628T005511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T210319Z
UID:10000042-1722643200-1722815999@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Sturbridge Village Redcoats and Rebels
DESCRIPTION:See the largest military re-enactment in New England with hundreds of costumed Revolutionary War reenactors\, both soldiers and civilians\, encamped on the Village Common. Visitors can explore our exhibits and galleries\, watch demonstrations\, and talk with our costumed historians about everyday life in early New England. In addition\, visitors can tour the camps\, witness recreated skirmishes and battles\, see special presentations\, chat with guest craftspeople\, and enjoy fife and drum music.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/redcoats-and-rebels/
LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reenactment
GEO:42.1040101;-72.0930962
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164447
CREATED:20240628T005511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T202804Z
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SUMMARY:Parker's Prelude Lexington
DESCRIPTION:The 295th Birthday of Captain John Parker\nParker’s Prelude\nJoin us for a free community event to celebrate Captain John Parker’s 295th Birthday with a festive celebration on the Lexington Battle Green. Bring along a chair or blanket. \nThere will be music\, activities\, food trucks and birthday cake! Leading off the musical performances will be a joint concert of the Lexington Bicentennial Band and the Concord Band. \nAlso\, performing will be the: \n\nJamaica Plain Honk Band\nChildren’s Community Chorus\nWilliam Diamond Junior Fife & Drum Corps\n\nCaptain Parker\nSeen by many as being the ultimate personification of a Yankee rebel and represented by a statue standing resolutely at the head of the Lexington Common\, Captain John Parker was a New England farmer\, smith\, soldier\, and colonial militia officer. \nOn April 19\, 1775\, Parker led the Lexington Militia in a skirmish with British regulars at the Battle of Lexington\, where eight militia lost their lives in a successful delaying action against the British. \nWhile the militia lost the Battle of Lexington\, Captain Parker’s actions of defiance gave inspiration to further acts of rebellion against the tyranny of King George during the American War for Independence.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/countdown-to-the-250th/
LOCATION:Lexington Battle Green\, Lexington Battle Green\, Lexington\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240704T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240704T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164447
CREATED:20240610T172116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240610T172116Z
UID:10000014-1720123200-1720134000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular
DESCRIPTION:The Boston Pops July 4th Spectacular is returning for 2024!  \nThe Boston Pops July 4th Spectacular is slated to take place at the Hatch Memorial Shell on the Esplanade starting at 8:00pm. Keith Lockhart will lead a program featuring the Boston Pops orchestra with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and R&B/soul singer Darlene Love\, along with headliner Broadway star Kelli O’Hara (“The King and I”\, “Kiss Me Kate”)\, and the Americana group The Mavericks.  Special guests also include the Singing Sergeants from the United States Air Force Band. \nThe concert ends at 10:30pm with a fireworks display from 10:30-11pm (subject to change). \nPhotos by Michael Blanchard
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/boston-pops-fireworks-spectacular/
LOCATION:Hatch Memorial Shell\, Storrow Drive\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Lexington 4th of July Reading of the Declaration of Independence.
DESCRIPTION:This dramatic presentation\, created by Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area\, aims to find out how our local towns read and reacted to the Declaration of Independence.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/4th-of-july-2/
LOCATION:Hastings Park\, 10 Lincoln St\, Lexington\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration
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SUMMARY:Arlington 4th of July Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Our Independence Day Celebration starts at 6:00 pm\, our favorite Oldies Band\, The Reminisants will entertain us once again! Bring a blanket and a picnic dinner for our traditional FREE Concert and be prepared to DANCE! It’s as American as Apple Pie (and Pizza Pie)\, so of course we’ll have some for sale along with drinks.\nGet your seats on the hill. After the music we’ll be showing the BOSTON POPS ESPLANADE CONCERT and BOSTON FIREWORKS broadcast Live on the BIG SCREEN.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/4th-of-july-5/
LOCATION:Robbins Farm Park\, 61 Eastern Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240704T104000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240704T113000
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SUMMARY:Lincoln 4th of July Parade
DESCRIPTION:Leaving from Ballfield Road\, past Town Offices and Back
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/4th-of-july-parade-4/
LOCATION:Lincoln Town Hall\, 16 Lincoln Road\, Lincoln\, MA\, 01773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parades
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240704T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240704T120000
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SUMMARY:Boston 4th of July Celebration
DESCRIPTION:celebrate july 4th in boston: parade\, reading of declaration of independence\, pops and fireworks
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/4th-of-july-parade/
LOCATION:Old State House\, 206 Washington St\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration
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SUMMARY:Boston Reading of the Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:The Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Boston\, MA is a cherished tradition that brings history to life. Held annually\, this event gathers crowds in historic locations such as Faneuil Hall or the Old State House to witness the powerful words of the founding document being recited. With passionate speakers and a reverent atmosphere\, this reading commemorates the spirit of liberty and serves as a reminder of the ideals that shaped the nation’s journey towards independence.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/reading-of-the-declaration-of-independence/
LOCATION:Old State House\, 206 Washington St\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240704T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240704T120000
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SUMMARY:Boston 4th of July Parade
DESCRIPTION:Start your July 4th Holiday by observing the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts (AHAC) Fourth of July Parade. \nThe parade stops at the Granary Burying Ground on Tremont Street to allow officers and officials to lay wreaths at the graves of the patriots. Interred on the site are three signers of the Declaration of Independence–John Hancock\, Samuel Adams and Robert Treat Paine. Paul Revere\, Peter Faneuil\, Benjamin Franklin’s parents and the Boston Massacre victims graves are also here. \nThe reading of the Declaration of Independence dates back to July 18\, 1776\, when Colonel Thomas Crafts\, a member of the A&HAC\, performed this duty for the first time.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/4th-of-july/
LOCATION:City Hall Plaza\, City Hall Square 1\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parades
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240705
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SUMMARY:Concord 4th of July
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 4th of July in the city of Concord
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/4th-of-july-3/
LOCATION:Old North Bridge\, Old North Bridge\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240707
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SUMMARY:Harborfest
DESCRIPTION:Boston Harborfest is a proud tradition celebrating Boston’s maritime and revolutionary history.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/harborfest/
LOCATION:Christopher Columbus Park\, 100 Atlantic Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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