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SUMMARY:Lincoln Day
DESCRIPTION:Hingham Historical Society kicks off the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with Lincoln Day 2025 – a community celebration of civic engagement. Lincoln Day celebrates civic engagement and reflects on the lives and legacies of General Benjamin Lincoln (1733-1810) and President Abraham Lincoln (1809 – 1865). Born more than 70 years and 1\,000 miles apart yet with shared Hingham roots\, General Lincoln and President Lincoln served their country in revolutionary ways. They took up leadership roles in times of extreme political and social polarization when questions about the meaning of freedom\, independence\, and liberty divided households\, communities\, and the nation itself. As the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution dawns\, Lincoln Day asks us to consider how we can be inspired by the past to serve our communities’ futures. \nLincoln Day activities will begin at 10:00 AM with a muster of the Hingham Militia Company at the Hingham Memorial Bell Tower (90 Main Street) and wreath-laying ceremonies in Hingham Cemetery at the gravesites of General Benjamin Lincoln and Massachusetts’ Civil War governor\, John Albion Andrew. The speaking program will begin at 11:00 AM at Old Ship Church (90 Main Street) featuring a keynote address from Jonathan Lane\, Executive Director of Revolution 250\, as well as remarks by state and local representatives and the presentation of winning essays from the Hingham Middle School Lincoln Day Essay Contest. The Military Order of the Loyal Legion\, the 22nd Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Company\, Hingham’s Scout Troop 1\, and other civic organizations will also participate. All Lincoln Day events are free and open to the public. \nAs part of the Lincoln Day observation\, the Hingham Historical Society’s Benjamin Lincoln House will be open for FREE guided tours from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. Reservations are not required. For more information about the Benjamin Lincoln House\, please visit https://hinghamhistorical.org.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/lincoln-day/
LOCATION:Hingham Heritage Museum\, Main Street 34\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T193000
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SUMMARY:Concord250 Event: Concord Conservatory of Music Event “Music & Rebels”
DESCRIPTION:Meet music history’s rebels and revolutionaries\, from Monteverdi and Beethoven to our contemporaries and witness how\, by breaking the rules\, these composers changed the course of history. In honor of the 250th anniversary of Concord’s role in the American Revolution\, the program will feature the world premiere of Unrest by local composer and CCM faculty member Aaron Jay Myers\, commissioned by Concord Conservatory. Purchase tickets in advance or payable at the door for this event. ($25 General Admission and free for students 18 and under) Join CCM faculty speaker Jackson Carruthers as he recounts how each featured musical selection broke with the conventions of its time\, launching the artform and its audience into the next era. CCM faculty artists soprano Rose Hegele and cellist Steve Marotto\, along with guests\, violinist Nicole Parks\, pianist Elaine Rombola Aveni\, and percussionist Matt Sharrock will perform this array of boundary-breaking music.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-event-concord-conservatory-of-music-event-music-rebels/
LOCATION:Concord Conservatory of Music\, Main Street 1317\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T150000
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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-2025/2025-02-06/2/
LOCATION:Golden Ball Tavern Museum\, Boston Post Road 662\, Weston\, Massachusetts\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T170000
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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-2025/2025-02-06/1/
LOCATION:Golden Ball Tavern Museum\, Boston Post Road 662\, Weston\, Massachusetts\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T210000
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CREATED:20250113T205330Z
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SUMMARY:Concord: Understanding Town History for the Big Concord250 Event"
DESCRIPTION:Concord Carlisle Adult Continuing Education offers online course:\nConcord250 Event\, CCACE: “Understanding Town History for the Big 250!” with Victor Curran
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord-understanding-town-history-for-the-big-concord250-event/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord250":MAILTO:pollyconcord250@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T205327Z
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SUMMARY:Arlington 250: Samuel Whittemore Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special ceremony commemorating Samuel Whittemore. Learn the story of Whittemore’s courageous acts on April 19\, 1775 as the oldest known combatant in the entire Revolutionary War! \nRemarks at his monument in Whittemore Park will be followed by an open house and refreshments in the Dallin Museum and Cutter Gallery. This program is offered in conjunction with Arlington250. Learn more about Arlington250’s mission and programs at arlington250.org. \nOrganized by Arlington 250\, Arlington Chamber of Commerce\, Cyrus Dallin Art Museum\, Arlington Historical Society\, and Arlington Office of Veteran Affairs.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/arlington-250-samuel-whittemore-day/
LOCATION:Whittemore Park\, Massachusetts Avenue 611\, Arlington\, MA\, 02474\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250301
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SUMMARY:Masters of Miniature Ship Model Show
DESCRIPTION:USS Constitution Museum \nA Celebration of Ship Modeling and 250 Years of Naval Heritage. Presented by the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild\, Masters of Miniature showcases the intricate and spectacular handcrafted Ship models from modelers across New England. \nFrom ninth-century ships to pleasure craft of today and everything in between\, the show includes exquisite\, handcrafted vessels of many kinds made by skilled Modelers representing Master Craftsmen and introducing a new generation of modelers. This year’s models highlight vessels spanning 250 years of U.S. Navy history\, offering a stunning reflection on the evolution of maritime design and innovation. \nMeet the modelers and vote for your favorite! Master Craftsmen will be available to answer questions and demonstrate the craft. Attendees can also participate in a scavenger hunt as a fun way to learn more about each model and their real-life counterparts.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/masters-of-miniature-ship-model-show/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T203000
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CREATED:20250113T181633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T201656Z
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SUMMARY:Westford REV 250: In the Margins-Women Printers in the 18th Century
DESCRIPTION:In the 18th century\, newspapers and pamphlets were crucial in spreading information and stoking the fires of conflict during the revolutionary period. Although printing was primarily seen as a masculine profession\, women—such as widows\, wives\, and daughters—stepped up to embrace the responsibilities of a free press. These women not only set the type for the material that would be read and shared but\, in some cases\, also owned and managed their own printing businesses. \nIn this lecture\, you will learn about the essential contributions of women in the printing industry leading up to the American Revolution. \n*About the Speaker: Michele Gabrielson\, M.Ed. \nMichele is a professional historian and public educator with 17 years of experience teaching early American history. As a living historian and reenactor of the American Revolution\, she presents her talks in historically accurate\, hand-sewn\, and documented 18th-century clothing. \n*Suggested Donation: $10 per person \nYour contribution supports preserving and maintaining artifacts in the Westford Museum collection. Thank you for your support of the Westford Museum.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/westford-rev-250-in-the-margins-women-printers-in-the-18th-century/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T190000
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CREATED:20250114T165811Z
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SUMMARY:Timeline to Independence - Marlborough\, MA Rotating Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Marlborough Revolution 250 Committee is hosting a three-part exhibit showcasing our nation’s beginnings through the display of rare artifacts from private collections. \nExhibit 1: Religion & Culture (1624 – 1651) & Early Seeds of Discontent (1651 – 1750)\nJanuary 30\, 2025: 10am – 7pm\nJanuary 31\, 2025: 10am – 4pm\nFebruary 1\, 2025: 10am – 4pm \nExhibit 2: Taxes Imposed & Withdrawn (1751 – 1770) & Building Resentment (1768 – 1774)\nFebruary 27\, 2025: 10am – 7pm\nFebruary 28\, 2025: 10am – 4pm\nMarch 1\, 2025: 10am – 4pm \nExhibit 3: Tensions Escalate (1774 – 1775) & American Revolution (1775 – 1783)\nMarch 27\, 2025: 10am – 7pm\nMarch 28\, 2025: 10am – 4pm\nMarch 29\, 2025: 10am – 4pm
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/timeline-to-independence-marlborough-ma-rotating-exhibit/
LOCATION:Marlborough Public Library\, 35 W Main St.\, Marlborough\, MA\, 01752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T203000
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SUMMARY:Acton 250 Committee presents: Dreadful Were the Vestiges of War;  Bullet Strikes from the First Day of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Joel Bohy will present a study of the arms and ammunition used by both British and provincial forces on April 19\, 1775\, as well as the battle damage that remain. Using modern shooting incident reconstruction\, archaeology\, live fire studies\, and new research\, we can shed new light on the heavy fighting along the route of the British retreat to Boston. \nJoel Bohy is a historic arms & militaria specialist at Blackstone Valley Auctions and Estates and a frequent appraiser of arms & militaria on the PBS series Antiques Roadshow. He is an active member of the American Society of Arms Collectors\, the Company of Military Historians\, The Colonial Society of Massachusetts\, an instructor for Advanced Metal Detecting for the Archaeologist\, and an advisory board member of American Veterans Archaeological Recovery. Joel was inspired as a youngster by the historic Elisha Jones house (the “Bullet Hole House”) situated across from the Old North Bridge. Recordings will be on our website and ActonTV https://actontv.org/on-demand/education shortly after the event. Please see https://www.actonma.gov/250 for all programming and don’t forget our commemorative store! https://tinyurl.com/ACTON250STORE. \nSponsored by the Acton Lions Club and the Acton 250 Committee.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/acton-250-committee-presents-dreadful-were-the-vestiges-of-war-bullet-strikes-from-the-first-day-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Acton Town Hall\, Main Street 472\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T203000
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SUMMARY:Dreadful Were the Vestiges of War: Bullet Strikes from the First Day of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:The Acton 250 Committee presents Joel Bohy\, a historic arms & militaria specialist at Blackstone Valley Auctions and Estates. Joel will discuss the arms and ammunition used by both British and provincial forces on April 19\, 1775\, as well as the battle damage that remain. Using modern shooting incident reconstruction\, archaeology\, live fire studies\, and new research\, we can shed new light on the heavy fighting along the route of the British retreat back to Boston. \nJoel Bohy is a historic arms & militaria specialist at Blackstone Valley Auctions and Estates and a frequent appraiser of arms & militaria on the PBS series Antiques Roadshow. He is an active member of the American Society of Arms Collectors\, the Company of Military Historians\, The Colonial Society of Massachusetts\, an instructor for Advanced Metal Detecting for the Archaeologist\, and an advisory board member of American Veterans Archaeological Recovery. \nRemote Participation: You can watch live at Acton TV http://tinyurl.com/Acton-TV. Recordings will be available at Acton TV https://actontv.org/ and on our website https://www.actonma.gov/250 where you’ll find all programming information and a link to our commemorative store. \nSponsored by the Acton Lions Club
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/dreadful-were-the-vestiges-of-war-bullet-strikes-from-the-first-day-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Acton Town Hall\, Main Street 472\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T163000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T200000
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114955
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregational Library &amp%3B Archives":MAILTO:programs@14beacon.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250101T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250101T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114955
CREATED:20241030T175833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T204244Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Somerville Museum":MAILTO:grace@somervillemuseum.org
GEO:42.3817102;-71.0935465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Prospect Hill Park 68 Munroe Street Somerville MA 02143 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=68 Munroe Street:geo:-71.0935465,42.3817102
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250101T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250101T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114955
CREATED:20240628T003716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T214214Z
UID:10000018-1735731000-1735734600@massachusetts250.org
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
GEO:42.3817102;-71.0935465
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Prospect Hill Park 68 Munroe Street Somerville MA 02143 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=68 Munroe Street:geo:-71.0935465,42.3817102
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114955
CREATED:20241111T171329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T213932Z
UID:10000285-1733943600-1733949000@massachusetts250.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241206T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114955
CREATED:20241107T164059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T213529Z
UID:10000284-1733508000-1733511600@massachusetts250.org
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
GEO:42.653486;-71.1389732
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Andover Center for History and Culture 97 Main Street Andover MA 01810 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=97 Main Street:geo:-71.1389732,42.653486
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114955
CREATED:20241009T173713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T213030Z
UID:10000264-1733425200-1733430600@massachusetts250.org
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
GEO:42.4861378;-71.4335711
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Acton Town Hall Main Street 472 Acton MA 01720 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 472:geo:-71.4335711,42.4861378
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114955
CREATED:20241125T163353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T163353Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Congregational Library &amp%3B Archives":MAILTO:programs@14beacon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114955
CREATED:20241107T164148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T212731Z
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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
ORGANIZER;CN="Andover Center for History and Culture":MAILTO:mtubinis@andoverhistoryandculture.org
GEO:42.653486;-71.1389732
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Andover Center for History and Culture 97 Main Street Andover MA 01810 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=97 Main Street:geo:-71.1389732,42.653486
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241125
DTSTAMP:20260404T114955
CREATED:20240628T005622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T212412Z
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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
GEO:42.3476071;-71.0852003
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center 900 Boylston Street Boston MA 02115 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=900 Boylston Street:geo:-71.0852003,42.3476071
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114955
CREATED:20241105T194215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T194215Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Historical Society":MAILTO:communications@masshist.org
GEO:42.3464046;-71.0898925
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Massachusetts Historical Society Boylston Street 1154 Boston Massachusetts 02215 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boylston Street 1154:geo:-71.0898925,42.3464046
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114955
CREATED:20240823T210119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T224517Z
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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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GEO:42.2418694;-70.8884264
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hingham Heritage Museum Main Street 34 Hingham MA 02043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 34:geo:-70.8884264,42.2418694
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241112T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114955
CREATED:20241009T173759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T145733Z
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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
GEO:42.4866088;-71.4333687
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241112
DTSTAMP:20260404T114955
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114955
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T000000
DTSTAMP:20260404T114955
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:20260404T114955
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241028
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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
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