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SUMMARY:Concord250 Lantern Lighting Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a ceremonial lighting of the Concord250 Lantern\, a 10-foot-tall commemorative lantern inspired by the historic signal light of April 19\, 1775 housed today in the Concord Museum. The community lighting will take place on the grounds of the Museum where together we will light the way toward liberty and justice for all. \nThe Concord 250 Lantern is presented by Art for All in partnership with the Concord Museum. \nFree and Open to the Public. No advanced registration needed.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-lantern-lighting-ceremony/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T160000
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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30\, 2025: 10 AM – 7 PM\nJanuary 31\, 2025: 10 AM – 4 PM\nFebruary 1\, 2025: 10 AM – 4 PM \nExhibit 2: Taxes Imposed & Withdrawn (1751 – 1770) & Building Resentment (1768 – 1774)\nFebruary 27\, 2025: 10 AM – 7 PM\nFebruary 28\, 2025: 10 AM – 4 PM\nMarch 1\, 2025: 10 AM – 4 PM \nExhibit 3: Tensions Escalate (1774 – 1775) & American Revolution (1775 – 1783)\nMarch 27\, 2025: 10 AM – 7 PM\nMarch 28\, 2025: 10 AM – 4 PM\nMarch 29\, 2025: 10 AM – 4 PM
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/timeline-to-independence-marlborough-ma-rotating-exhibit-2/2025-03-01/
LOCATION:Marlborough Public Library\, 35 W Main St.\, Marlborough\, MA\, 01752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102626
CREATED:20250310T173529Z
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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: 10 AM – 7 PM\nJanuary 31\, 2025: 10 AM – 4 PM\nFebruary 1\, 2025: 10 AM – 4 PM \nExhibit 2: Taxes Imposed & Withdrawn (1751 – 1770) & Building Resentment (1768 – 1774)\nFebruary 27\, 2025: 10 AM – 7 PM\nFebruary 28\, 2025: 10 AM – 4 PM\nMarch 1\, 2025: 10 AM – 4 PM \nExhibit 3: Tensions Escalate (1774 – 1775) & American Revolution (1775 – 1783)\nMarch 27\, 2025: 10 AM – 7 PM\nMarch 28\, 2025: 10 AM – 4 PM\nMarch 29\, 2025: 10 AM – 4 PM
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/timeline-to-independence-marlborough-ma-rotating-exhibit-2/2025-02-28/
LOCATION:Marlborough Public Library\, 35 W Main St.\, Marlborough\, MA\, 01752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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GEO:42.3460454;-71.5545448
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250324
DTSTAMP:20260405T102626
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SUMMARY:Concord250 Exhibit: Ways of My Ancestors – Imagery: Lighting the Path to Awareness
DESCRIPTION:“Ways of My Ancestors – Imagery: Lighting the Path to Awareness” features photographic work by Scott Strong Hawk Foster that celebrates the rich\, diverse\, and resilient cultures of the Native Peoples of the Northeastern Woodlands of North America. \nFEBRUARY 28- MARCH 23 \nFoster is a Native American photographer and an enrolled member of Hassanamisco Nipmuc Band with proud Mohegan and Cherokee lineage. His work has been exhibited at the Danforth Museum\, Worcester Art Museum\, Boston City Hall\, and other venues. \nOn view through March 23 in The Umbrella’s Wedge Gallery\, this exhibition reflects Foster’s travels within his home state of Massachusetts and throughout the ancestral homelands of the Native American Peoples of New England. While attending powwows\, cultural events\, workshops\, and Indigenous practices that span millennia\, his passion has become highlighting cultures and history of the Indigenous peoples that are still here and living amongst us. \nBoth the opening reception March 5\, 6PM and Artist Talk\, March 9\, 1-2PM are free and open to the public. \nThe exhibition runs concurrently with The Umbrella Stage Company’s Where We Belong by Mohegan playwright Madeline Sayet in The Umbrella’s Black Box theater. Both are presented as part of The Umbrella’s programs recognizing the American semiquincentennial. \nThe Umbrella is ADA accessible\, a proud partner in the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s EBT Card-to-Culture program\, and provides free parking and free admission to its visual arts galleries. \nSee https://TheUmbrellaArts.org/Foster
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-exhibit-ways-of-my-ancestors-imagery-lighting-the-path-to-awareness/
LOCATION:umbrella arts center\, Stow Street\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Indigenous History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord250":MAILTO:pollyconcord250@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250324
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SUMMARY:Concord250 Event: Where We Belong\, New England Premiere!
DESCRIPTION:For MA250 The Umbrella has programmed two events – a stage company production and an exhibit – to celebrate and amplify voices that have not historically been a part of the revolution story…which is in line with the celebration goals of the 250 plans. \nAn indigenous theatre-maker journeys across geographic borders\, personal history\, and Cultural legacies in search of a place to belong. \nIn 2015\, Mohegan theatre-maker Madeline Sayet traveled to England to pursue a PhD in Shakespeare\, echoing the path her ancestors took in the 1700’s and leading to a remarkable journey of self-discovery. This ground-breaking\, one-woman event weaves together humor\, searing insight\, and the timeless power of story-telling\, to explore the importance of honoring our roots and the universal quest for belonging/where we belong. \nFollowing its acclaimed tour\, developed in partnership with Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company in association with The Folger Shakespeare Library\, with performances at Seattle Rep\, Chicago’s Goodman Theatre\, New York’s Public Theater\, and more\, The Umbrella is proud to present the play’s New England Premiere in a new production. \nUmbrella Arts\, Black Box Theater \nBy Madeline Sayet\, Directed by Tara Moses \nRuns February 28- March 23\, 2025
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-event-where-we-belong-new-england-premiere/
LOCATION:umbrella arts center\, Stow Street\, Concord\, Massachusetts\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord250":MAILTO:pollyconcord250@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102626
CREATED:20250113T182332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T182332Z
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SUMMARY:Westford REV 250: “In the Spirit of Friendship: John Adams and Mercy Otis Warren”
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and converse with two of the Revolution’s most influential writers: John Adams and Mercy Otis Warren! Through a combination of first-person narratives and actual primary source documents\, Mercy and John will share how their friendship developed\, grew\, fractured\, and ultimately healed through their correspondence. \nIn 1805\, Warren published the first history of the American Revolution in the United States. She crafted this work by researching original documents and manuscripts\, interviewing key participants\, and drawing from her experiences during that tumultuous time. \nHowever\, this endeavor led to a significant rift between Warren and Adams. Adams was unhappy with how he was portrayed in her account and bombarded her with a series of angry letters\, ultimately disowning her as a friend. Warren accused Adams of forgetting “the principles of the American Revolution.” After several years and a heated exchange of letters\, they reconciled in 1812. \nJoin us for a lively debate between Mercy Otis Warren (portrayed by Michele Gabrielson) and John Adams (played by Michael LePage) regarding Warren’s account of the American Revolution\, published in her landmark three-volume history. \nMichele Gabrielson\, M.Ed.\, The Revolutionary Classroom. Michele is a professional historian and public-school educator with 17 years of experience teaching early American History. As a living historian and reenactor of the American Revolution\, she offers any presentation in historically accurate\, hand-sewn\, and documented 18th-century clothing. \nMichael Lepage has been bringing characters from American history to life since 1992. Aside from Paul Revere\, LePage appears as – among other historical characters – John Adams\, Samuel Adams\, Dr. Joseph Warren\, and General Thomas Gage. Well-known for his appearances at the Paul Revere House\, Adams National Historical Park\, and the Minuteman National Park \nHosted by the Westford Museum and Historical Society and League of Women Voters of Westford \n“In the Spirit of Friendship: John Adams and Mercy Otis Warren” is sponsored by Edward M. Connolly Insurance Agency\, 7 Lincoln Street\, on the historic Westford Common.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/westford-rev-250-in-the-spirit-of-friendship-john-adams-and-mercy-otis-warren/
LOCATION:Westford Museum\, 2 Boston Road\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Westford Historical Soceity":MAILTO:director@museum.westford.org
GEO:42.5803939;-71.4377731
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102626
CREATED:20250210T155414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T155414Z
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SUMMARY:When Redcoats Marched in Marblehead: Leslie's Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Historian J.L. Bell will tell the thrilling story of Leslie’s Retreat\, the first armed resistance to the British crown\, and its connections to Marblehead. \nOn Sunday\, February 26\, 1775\, about 250 British soldiers marched through Marblehead\, sent by the royal governor to search for weapons. When that column of redcoats stalled at a\ndrawbridge in Salem\, their commander ordered locals to let them pass. Militia companies assembled to stop them. \nThis talk digs below myths of Leslie’s Retreat to highlight eyewitness accounts of a day the Revolutionary War might have begun\, but didn’t. \nJ. L. Bell is the author of The Road to Concord: How Four Stolen Cannon Ignited the Revolutionary War. Bell’s website\, Boston 1775\, offers daily updates of “history\, analysis\, and unabashed gossip about the start of the American Revolution.”
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/when-redcoats-marched-in-marblehead-leslies-retreat/
LOCATION:Marblehead Museum\, 170 Washington Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marblehead 250 Committee":MAILTO:laurenmccormack@marbleheadmuseum.org
GEO:42.5031748;-70.8514007
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Marblehead Museum 170 Washington Street Marblehead MA 01945 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=170 Washington Street:geo:-70.8514007,42.5031748
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102626
CREATED:20250128T200950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T230249Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Harbor Lectures: Boston Harbor and the Battle of Bunker Hill
DESCRIPTION:This program is presented by the National Park Service and Boston Harbor Now as a part of our three-part Revolutionary Harbor lecture series. This lecture is the first of the series. \nIn the aftermath of the Battles of Lexington and Concord\, Bunker Hill’s strategic location along on a small peninsula of land at the convergence of the Charles River\, the Mystic River\, and Boston Harbor\, and its proximity to Boston\, drew the attention of the British forces who occupied Boston. \nAs we approach the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill\, we invite you to join National Park Service ranger Savannah Rose as she explores how Boston Harbor helped to shape the Battle of Bunker Hill. \n  \nEvent Website: https://www.bostonharborislands.org/calendar/
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolutionary-harbor-lectures-boston-harbor-and-the-battle-of-bunker-hill/
LOCATION:Atlantic Wharf (Fort Point Room)\, 290 Congress Street\, Boston\, 02210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102626
CREATED:20250221T153222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T153222Z
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SUMMARY:American Revolution 1764 to 1774: Building Resentment
DESCRIPTION:The American Revolution began in New England. 250 years ago\, the people who settled in what is now Massachusetts resisted attempts to deny them their rights as British citizens. What happened as a result of this struggle changed the world. \nAs part of Marlborough Revolution 250\, come learn about the events that led to the American Revolution though books and documents collected by Marlborough residents. \nIn February you’ll learn about the taxes that were imposed\, Townshend Acts\, and building resentment within the colonies. There will be original books and documents on display that you might otherwise never be able to view. This 3-part series\, presented in partnership with the Marlborough Historical Society and the Marlborough Historical Commission\, will breakdown the history of our country from 1623-1775.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/american-revolution-1764-to-1774-building-resentment/
LOCATION:Marlborough Public Library\, 35 W Main St.\, Marlborough\, MA\, 01752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Marlborough Revolution 250 Committee":MAILTO:ljaworek@marlboroughedc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102626
CREATED:20250310T173529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T174055Z
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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: 10 AM – 7 PM\nJanuary 31\, 2025: 10 AM – 4 PM\nFebruary 1\, 2025: 10 AM – 4 PM \nExhibit 2: Taxes Imposed & Withdrawn (1751 – 1770) & Building Resentment (1768 – 1774)\nFebruary 27\, 2025: 10 AM – 7 PM\nFebruary 28\, 2025: 10 AM – 4 PM\nMarch 1\, 2025: 10 AM – 4 PM \nExhibit 3: Tensions Escalate (1774 – 1775) & American Revolution (1775 – 1783)\nMarch 27\, 2025: 10 AM – 7 PM\nMarch 28\, 2025: 10 AM – 4 PM\nMarch 29\, 2025: 10 AM – 4 PM
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/timeline-to-independence-marlborough-ma-rotating-exhibit-2/2025-02-27/
LOCATION:Marlborough Public Library\, 35 W Main St.\, Marlborough\, MA\, 01752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102626
CREATED:20250218T220008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T220008Z
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SUMMARY:A Snapshot of Acton’s Early Black Residents (1730-1830)
DESCRIPTION:The Acton 250 Committee presents Acton’s celebrated historians Anne Forbes\, Bill Klauer and Bob Pion who will discuss recent learnings of Acton’s Black residents in honor African American History Month. Black citizens were among the residents here when Acton first became a Town in 1735\, and several fought in the Revolution at the Concord Bridge and other New England battles. \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/a-snapshot-of-actons-early-black-residents-1730-1830/
LOCATION:Acton Town Hall\, Main Street 472\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Commemoration,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Acton 250 Committee":MAILTO:acton250@acton-ma.gov
GEO:42.4861378;-71.4335711
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102626
CREATED:20250310T172742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T172742Z
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SUMMARY:The Man\, the Myth and the Legacy: Will the Real Paul Revere Please Stand Up?
DESCRIPTION:Paul Revere’s legacy has been both elevated and obscured by his now famous ride\, 250 years ago on April 18\, 1775. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s dramatic poem replaced what actually happened with a much beloved romantic version. Nina Zannieri\, Executive Director of the Paul Revere Memorial Association\, and Robert Martello\, Professor of the History of Science and Technology at Olin College of Engineering\, shed light on the legendary ride\, the poem\, and the man behind it\, revealing the fascinating life of a fabled national hero who witnessed and helped to shape the birth of a nation. \nCo-sponsored by the Paul Revere Memorial Association.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-man-the-myth-and-the-legacy-will-the-real-paul-revere-please-stand-up/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102626
CREATED:20250115T201554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T201554Z
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SUMMARY:"In Open Rebellion" the Musical Play
DESCRIPTION:It’s Autumn\, 1774. Massachusetts is confined\, punished & neglected by the Royal Government. Tyranny sparks hopes of Revolution! When Patriots meet secretly in Salem\, enslaved Africans want to take the talk of Liberty at face value. Can they? Join the forbidden assembly! \nAttending “In Open Rebellion” is your chance to imagine yourself amidst Salem’s Patriots\, Loyalists and enslaved Africans as the seaside town prepares for a secret Provincial Congress. Learn what Africans may have been thinking about the impending revolution\, hear songs from the time period and be surrounded by the Revolutionary energy of Salem’s liberty-aspiring inhabitants. \nIn Open Rebellion was commissioned in 2024 by the Essex National Heritage Commission to be written by Kristina Wacome Stevick. Attend the world premiere\, February 23\, 2025. Be surrounded by Adeniyi Samuel as “Caesar”\, and Colin LaMusta\, Caleb Palmer\, Carl Schultz\, Hannah Spangler\, Brigid Warner-Streff\, and Jon Warner-Streff as the Patriot and Loyalist citizens of Salem\, as the candlelit Old Town Hall transforms into the historic meeting house–just a stone’s throw from the site of the October 1774 secret meetings! Directed by Samantha Searles. Produced by History Alive\, Inc. www.historyalivesalem.com \nRegistration required. Free
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/in-open-rebellion-the-musical-play/
LOCATION:Salem Old Town Hall\, Derby Square 32\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T192351Z
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SUMMARY:In Open Rebellion
DESCRIPTION:Held in Salem’s Historic Old Town Hall\, step back into Salem on the eve of the American Revolution for the anniversary of Leslie’s Retreat and Revolution 250! \nIts autumn of 1774\, Salem is the seat of the newly appointed Royal Governor\, General Gage- welcomed by some\, resented by others. With their local government severely constrained and their needs being ignored by the King and British Parliament\, what will Salem’s citizens do to get their message heard? And what new hope is this talk of liberty for the Africans enslaved by Salem merchants? Commissioned by Essex National Heritage Commission. Free and open to the public!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/in-open-rebellion/
LOCATION:Old Town Hall\, Derby Square 32\, Salem\, Massachusetts\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Drama,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com
GEO:42.5210083;-70.8945602
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Town Hall Derby Square 32 Salem Massachusetts 01970 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Derby Square 32:geo:-70.8945602,42.5210083
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T233000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102626
CREATED:20250106T171806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T171806Z
UID:10000313-1740252600-1740267000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Revolution Ball: A celebration to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Leslie's Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate History with us! \nThe Revolution Ball is a colonial dress/black tie evening of live music\, dancing\, food\, and drinks. The event celebrates the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of Leslie’s Retreat from the Salem gunpowder raid of 1775. \nIn February of 1775\, Colonel Alexander Leslie and his British regulars were sent to raid the gunpowder and cannon stores of Salem. On their way through Marblehead and Salem\, an alarm was raised and townsfolk and local militia responded in large numbers to impede Leslie and his soldiers. Rather than the confrontation ending in violence\, collaboration and diplomacy won the day\, thanks to local minister Rev. Thomas Barnard\, Captain John Felt\, Colonel David Mason\, and Colonel Leslie. \nThe evening’s events will begin with period drinks\, heavy hors d’oeuvres\, and music. Period dancing will commence in the ballroom\, led by Commonwealth Vintage Dancers. Local reenactors will be present\, both to take photos with and to participate in the evening’s festivities. \nGuests are welcome to wear either colonial costume or black tie attire.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolution-ball-a-celebration-to-commemorate-the-250th-anniversary-of-leslies-retreat/
LOCATION:Hamilton Hall\, Chestnut Street 9\, Salem\, Massachusetts\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Hall":MAILTO:info@hamiltonhall.org
GEO:42.5196459;-70.8991675
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Hamilton Hall Chestnut Street 9 Salem Massachusetts 01970 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Chestnut Street 9:geo:-70.8991675,42.5196459
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102626
CREATED:20250114T171200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T171200Z
UID:10000336-1740234600-1740241800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Fashion in the Season of Revolution: A Panel Discussion and a Revolutionary Reenactor Promenade
DESCRIPTION:The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) invites you to step back in time with Fashion in the Season of Revolution\, a dynamic exploration of the intersection between style\, society\, and conflict in the Revolutionary era. This engaging program\, presented in cooperation with Leslie’s Retreat 250\, offers a unique blend of scholarship\, storytelling\, and immersive experience\, combining a thought-provoking panel discussion with a vibrant Revolutionary reenactor promenade. \n2:30pm – Panel begins in Morse Auditorium – Welcome and panelist introductions – Petra Slinkard\, Director of Curatorial Affairs and Curator of Fashion and Textiles\, PEM\n2:40pm – Presentation: PEM Collection in Focus – Abigail Adams’ Petticoat – Paula Bradstreet Richter\, Curator-at-Large\, PEM\n3:00pm – Presentation: Purchasing Patriotism: New England Shoe Stories During the Revolutionary Era – Dr. Kimberly Alexander\, University of New Hampshire\n3:20pm – Presentation: “I Dress as Genteel As Possible:”; Research and Context in Living History Interpretation – Dr. Emily A. Murphy\, Curator\, National Park Service.\n3:40pm- Presentation: Inspiration Up Close – A Story of Reenactment Dress – a conversation with Henry Rutkowski and Petra Slinkard\n3:55pm – Invitation to reenactors to join on stage and audience to view costumes up close\n4:10pm – Program concludes \nThis event is presented by the Peabody Essex Museum in collaboration with Leslie’s Retreat 250. \n  \nArtists in Marblehead\, Massachusetts\, wedding dress of Elizabeth Gerry Devereux worn on her wedding to Burrill Devereux on April 22\, 1775 (detail). Silk\, linen\, and cotton. Gift of the Chestnut Street Associates\, 1964. 134537.A-F. Peabody Essex Museum. Photo by Walter Silver/PEM.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/fashion-in-the-season-of-revolution-a-panel-discussion-and-a-revolutionary-reenactor-promenade/
LOCATION:Peabody Essex Museum\, Essex Street 161\, Salem\, Massachusetts\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Reenactment,Speakers,Women's History
ORGANIZER;CN="Peabody Essex Museum":MAILTO:elisabeth_auffant@pem.org
GEO:42.5215013;-70.8920961
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Peabody Essex Museum Essex Street 161 Salem Massachusetts 01970 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Essex Street 161:geo:-70.8920961,42.5215013
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102626
CREATED:20250218T215915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T215915Z
UID:10000996-1740229200-1740232800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Family Field Trip: Investigate the Old Ordinary
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in Hingham during the American Revolution? Take on the roles of real people Hinghamites and explore the Old Ordinary House Museum through their eyes to experience daily life for families on the wartime homefront. This fun and family-oriented experience is perfect for family members of all ages! $20 for members and $25 for non-members with groups of up to 4 people.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/family-field-trip-investigate-the-old-ordinary/
LOCATION:Old Ordinary\, Lincoln Street 21\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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GEO:42.2438315;-70.8919667
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Ordinary Lincoln Street 21 Hingham MA 02043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lincoln Street 21:geo:-70.8919667,42.2438315
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102626
CREATED:20241125T162341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T193725Z
UID:10000290-1740222000-1740223800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Red Coat March to Salem’s North Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of “Leslie’s Retreat\,” a pivotal moment that marked Salem’s first stand against British authority and helped spark the American Revolution. \nOn February 26\, 1775\, just weeks before the shots at Lexington and Concord\, Salem witnessed what could have been the first battle of the American Revolution. When British Lt. Colonel Alexander Leslie and his troops attempted to seize colonial weapons\, they were met with remarkable resistance at Salem’s North Bridge—where courage\, diplomacy\, and level-headed leadership prevented bloodshed but demonstrated American resolve. \nExperience history come alive as we recreate this dramatic confrontation at its original location. Watch as historical reenactors portray the tense standoff between British troops and Salem’s citizens. \nBe part of this remarkable commemoration as we honor the courage\, wisdom\, and restraint shown by both sides during this critical moment in American history. This event offers a unique opportunity to witness and understand how Salem’s citizens stood firm in defense of their rights while avoiding the outbreak of war—if only for a few more weeks. \n  \nEvent Website: https://www.salem400.org/event/red-coat-march-to-north-bridge/ \n 
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/red-coat-march-to-north-bridge/
LOCATION:North Bridge (Salem\, MA)\, 62 Federal Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment
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GEO:42.5231187;-70.8983775
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=North Bridge (Salem MA) 62 Federal Street Salem MA 01970 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=62 Federal Street:geo:-70.8983775,42.5231187
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102626
CREATED:20250103T161206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T161206Z
UID:10000307-1740216600-1740220200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Speaking Event Before March to Salem's North Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 9:30am at St. Peter’s-San Pedro Episcopal Church on Saturday February 22. 2025 to learn the history behind Leslie’s Retreat\, and to hear from current elected officials. \nOn February 26\, 1775\, Salem witnessed what could have been the first battle of the American Revolution. This event marked Salem’s first armed resistance to British authority\, which occurred just weeks before the battles of Lexington and Concord. The diplomatic resolution achieved that day in 1775 exemplifies the importance of leadership and measured response in times of crisis—qualities that remain relevant in public service today.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/speaking-event-before-march-to-salems-north-bridge/
LOCATION:St Peter’s San Pedro Episcopal Church\, Saint Peter Street 24\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com
GEO:42.5229161;-70.8928649
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St Peter’s San Pedro Episcopal Church Saint Peter Street 24 Salem MA 01970 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Saint Peter Street 24:geo:-70.8928649,42.5229161
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102626
CREATED:20250212T173116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T173116Z
UID:10000984-1740164400-1740169800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Fashioning for Freedom: Layers of Liberty
DESCRIPTION:History Alive\, Inc is pleased to present their second installation of a fashion show of ideas from history\, “Fashioning for Freedom\, Layers of Liberty.” This special performance\, in partnership with the Salem Human Rights Commission and the North Shore Juneteenth Association\, presents a celebratory runway of Black creativity and activism from New England’s past three centuries. \nDiscover and be inspired by the lives of:\nPhillis Wheatley\nJenny Slew\nFrederick Douglass (Thank you\, Black Cat Walking Tours and Black Cat Curiosity Shoppe for sponsorship of Frederick Douglass!)\nEdmonia Lewis\nThe Remond family of Salem\nCharlotte Forten\nand more! \nThis event is supported by Salem 400+\, Hamilton Hall\, and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/fashioning-for-freedom-layers-of-liberty/
LOCATION:Salem Old Town Hall\, Derby Square 32\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="History Alive":MAILTO:kristina.stevick@historyalivesalem.com
GEO:42.5210083;-70.8945602
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Salem Old Town Hall Derby Square 32 Salem MA 01970 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Derby Square 32:geo:-70.8945602,42.5210083
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102626
CREATED:20250214T165007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T165007Z
UID:10000990-1740157200-1740168000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Leslie’s Retreat: Salem on the Brink of Revolution Exhibit Opening Reception and Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Before Lexington and Concord\, there was “Leslie’s Retreat” – a confrontation between Salem residents and British soldiers in February 1775. Essex Heritage and its partners are inviting the public and media members to learn about this historic event\, which is part of ongoing efforts to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. \nOn February 26\, 1775\, British Colonel Alexander Leslie brought troops to Salem\, MA to confiscate reported cannons. What he found was a community on edge. Militia members and local citizens blocked access over the North River Bridge preventing the soldiers from completing their search. Though a peaceful agreement was reached\, the standoff highlights the growing tensions that led to the American Revolution. \nLeslie’s Retreat: Salem on the Brink of Revolution\, an upcoming exhibit at the Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center (2 New Liberty Street\, Salem)\, will explore the significance of “Leslie’s Retreat” in American history and the changing legacy of the event over time. This exhibit is a joint effort between the Essex National Heritage Area\, Salem Maritime National Historic Site\, and Minute Man National Historical Park. The free exhibit will be on display from February 21 to April 27\, Wednesday to Sunday\, 10 am to 4 pm. \nAn opening reception and lecture for the exhibit will be held Friday\, February 21 at 5 pm at the Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center. Salem Maritime National Historic Site curator Dr. Emily Murphy will present the free lecture at 6:30 pm. The reception is presented by Essex National Heritage Area\, Salem Maritime National Historic Site\, and Eastern National. \nThis exhibit is also part of a city-wide effort to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Leslie’s Retreat. More information about community events can be found at https://www.salem400.org/leslies-retreat/ and https://essexheritage.org/rev250/
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/leslies-retreat-salem-on-the-brink-of-revolution-exhibit-opening-reception-and-lecture/
LOCATION:Salem Armory Visitor Center\, New Liberty Street 2\, Salem\, Massachusetts\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Event,Exhibit,Speakers
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102626
CREATED:20250314T172819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T172819Z
UID:10000925-1740142800-1740150000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Witness to Revolution: Meet Hannah Mather\, North Square Neighbor of the Revere Family
DESCRIPTION:Hannah Mather was 13 years old when she helped her uncle\, Lieutenant Governor Thomas Hutchinson\, escape from the sacking of his mansion during the Stamp Act riots\, and 22 when she smuggled letters to Patriot leaders during the Siege of Boston. Hear from Hannah herself (portrayed by Mehitabel Glenhaber) about her experiences coming of age in North Square in the tumultuous years leading up to the American Revolution.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/witness-to-revolution-meet-hannah-mather-north-square-neighbor-of-the-revere-family-2/
LOCATION:Paul Revere House\, 19 North Square\, Boston\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Revere House":MAILTO:emily@paulreverehouse.org
GEO:42.363739;-71.0537
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Paul Revere House 19 North Square Boston 02113 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=19 North Square:geo:-71.0537,42.363739
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102626
CREATED:20250131T172642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T180156Z
UID:10000924-1740047400-1740063600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Hands-on Tours of the Paul Revere House
DESCRIPTION:Designed to bring our oldest historic house to life by offering opportunities to engage with reproduction objects in each room and to consider 17th and 18th century life from a kids-eye-view\, the approximately 30-minute tour is aimed at families. Tours at 10:30\, 11:30\, & 2:30 are included in the price of admission.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/hands-on-tours-of-the-paul-revere-house/
LOCATION:Paul Revere House\, 19 North Square\, Boston\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/kids_tour_program.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Revere House":MAILTO:emily@paulreverehouse.org
GEO:42.363739;-71.0537
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Paul Revere House 19 North Square Boston 02113 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=19 North Square:geo:-71.0537,42.363739
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102626
CREATED:20250131T172334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T172334Z
UID:10000923-1739883600-1739890800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Witness to Revolution: Meet Hannah Mather\, North Square Neighbor of the Revere Family
DESCRIPTION:Hannah Mather was 13 years old when she helped her uncle\, Lieutenant Governor Thomas Hutchinson\, escape from the sacking of his mansion during the Stamp Act riots\, and 22 when she smuggled letters to Patriot leaders during the Siege of Boston. Hear from Hannah herself (portrayed by Mehitabel Glenhaber) about her experiences coming of age in North Square in the tumultuous years leading up to the American Revolution. Performances at 1:00\, 1:45\, and 2:30 are included with the price of admission.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/witness-to-revolution-meet-hannah-mather-north-square-neighbor-of-the-revere-family/
LOCATION:Paul Revere House\, 19 North Square\, Boston\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Women's History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/hannah_mather_program.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Revere House":MAILTO:emily@paulreverehouse.org
GEO:42.363739;-71.0537
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Paul Revere House 19 North Square Boston 02113 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=19 North Square:geo:-71.0537,42.363739
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102626
CREATED:20250206T213931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T213931Z
UID:10000930-1739788200-1739806200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Presidents' Day Festival
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Presidents’ Day\, historic guests\, creative activities\, live musical performances as well as Museum tours will bring the JFK Library to life in new ways for all ages. Enjoy performances of campaign songs and maker activities to highlight President Kennedy’s time in the White House\, with additional elements focusing on democratic values and the importance of civic participation. \nYouths ages 17 and under will be FREE on Festival Day. Additional student\, military\, senior\, and EBT discounts are always available. General admission starts at $18. Visit jfklibrary.org/PresidentsDay\, for more details. \nMeet Presidents Abraham Lincoln and John Adams\, and First Lady Abigail Adams!\n“Hail to the Chief” campaign songs sing-along!\nHistory-based Maker Activities!\nDon’t Miss Experiences!\nClosing Concert and More! \nEarly Riser Reward – On Festival Day\, the first 200 youth ages 17 and under to arrive at the admissions desk will receive a keepsake donated by generous shoppers of the Museum Store while supplies last. \nParking is free at the JFK Library.\nA Paul Revere shuttle bus will be running directly from the JFK/UMass MBTA stop on the Red Line to the JFK Library the day of the Festival. \n$2 Off Museum Admission with Special Buzzword\nIn celebration of Presidents’ Day week\, the JFK Library will reveal a special buzzword on social media. Visitors who provide the buzzword during admission throughout the week of February 15-23\, 2025 will receive $2 off admission prices. \nSensory Flexibility – Adaptive maker activities and a Flexible Quiet Space will be available for anyone who needs a break at any time. This is an inclusive program and people both with and without disabilities are always welcomed. \nSecurity – To make your experience safe and enjoyable\, the JFK Library takes the safety and security of all guests\, staff\, and visitors seriously. Upon entry to this federal building\, all visitors must pass through a security check with a metal detector. All bags will be searched by Security Officers upon entry.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/presidents-day-festival/
LOCATION:John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Drama,Event,Exhibit,Reenactment,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum":MAILTO:kennedy.programs@jfklfoundation.org
GEO:42.3130539;-71.0332151
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250224
DTSTAMP:20260405T102626
CREATED:20250207T141343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T141343Z
UID:10000939-1739577600-1740355199@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:LEGO®️ Maritime Festival
DESCRIPTION:USS Constitution Museum \nCome join us during February Vacation Week as the Museum hosts its annual LEGO®️Maritime Festival!!! As we count down to the Navy’s 250th Birthday\, we are introducing special edition LEGO Kits of USS Constitution\, USS Cassin Young and USS Nantucket! Come visit and let your creativity flourish as part of our Ship Shape Challenge! Enter your LEGO® or DUPLO® ship into our daily competition! Three designs each day will be selected as daily winners and entered into competition for the grand prize. During Museum hours\, free with Museum admission by donation.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/lego%ef%b8%8f-maritime-festival/
LOCATION:USS Constitution Museum\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02129\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
ORGANIZER;CN="USS Constitution Museum":MAILTO:ssones@usscm.org
GEO:42.3740347;-71.0552089
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102626
CREATED:20250113T181909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T201919Z
UID:10000332-1739107800-1739113200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Westford REV 250: “Bartering\, Currency\, and the American Economy in Colonial Times”
DESCRIPTION:The early American colonies faced significant cash problems\, and various solutions were devised to address them. \nMoney\, or the lack of it\, was a persistent issue in colonial America. The colonists were subject to British rule\, where gold and silver were the official legal tender; however\, British coins circulated only infrequently in the colonies. Lacking a dependable commodity to use as currency\, colonial governments in the eighteenth century turned to paper money instead. \nIn this program\, we will explore and understand the value of money in colonial America\, including the types of currency used\, how people kept track of it\, how they obtained it\, and what they could purchase. The presentation will feature period images and begin by explaining the currency of the United Kingdom\, its use in the colonies\, the concept of “legal money\,” and the various “Tenors.” It will also outline the primary forms of the medium used for conducting business and exchanging goods in pre-revolutionary America. \nMatthew Mees\, Living Historian\, specializes in the colonial life of the late 18th century\, from British rule to the early years of independence. \nSuggested 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-bartering-currency-and-the-american-economy-in-colonial-times/
LOCATION:Westford Museum\, 2 Boston Rd\, Westford MA\, Boston Road 2\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers
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GEO:42.5803939;-71.4377731
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Westford Museum 2 Boston Rd Westford MA Boston Road 2 Westford MA 01886 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boston Road 2:geo:-71.4377731,42.5803939
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T102626
CREATED:20250122T211037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T193551Z
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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-2025/2025-02-09/
LOCATION:Golden Ball Tavern Museum\, Boston Post Road 662\, Weston\, Massachusetts\, 02493\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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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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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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