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SUMMARY:Sounding the Alarm\, April 19\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Old Parish Preservation Volunteers (OPPV) of Norwood\, Massachusetts will be hosting a ceremony in Old Parish Cemetery on Saturday\, April 19\, 2025 beginning at 10:00 am. This event will commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the sixty men from South Dedham (now Norwood) who answered the alarm of April 19\, 1775. Twenty of these men are interred in Old Parish Cemetery. Norwood’s Tilton Carillon in Norwood’s Town Hall will sound the alarm at 10:00am as Norwood’s Colonial Boys fife and drum corps lead the procession to the Old Parish Cemetery to place flowers on the graves of Patriots interred there. The public is invited to join the procession from Town Hall to the Cemetery.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/sounding-the-alarm-april-19-2025/
LOCATION:Old Parish Cemetery\, Norwood MA\, Washington Street 480\, Norwood\, Massachusetts\, 02062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T090000
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SUMMARY:Battle Road - Minute Man National Historical Park
DESCRIPTION:This is the signature living history event at Minute Man National Historical Park\, featuring hundreds of volunteer reenactors. Throughout the day\, learn about the events of April 19\, 1775\, from many points of view. Enjoy a full schedule of living history programs and demonstrations\, including a fast-paced tactical demonstration along a restored stretch of the original Battle Road! Talk with volunteers portraying colonial civilians forced to leave their homes\, minute men who answered the sudden call to arms\, British soldiers fighting for king and country and Loyalists who saw the struggle differently from their neighbors. This is the largest\, most historically accurate tactical demonstration occurring during Patriots’ Day weekend. \nDetailed Schedule:\nSunrise Minute Man National Historical Park grounds open\n9:00 am Minute Man Visitor Center open\n9:30 am- 11:30 am Hartwell Tavern open house\n9:30 am- 11:30 am Captain William Smith open house\n9:30 am- 4:30 pm Living History Area at Minute Man Visitor Center\n11:30 am Hartwell Tavern/ Elm Brook Hill Area Closed\n11:45 am ***Elm Brook Hill Tactical Demonstration***\n12:30 pm- 4:30 pm Hartwell Tavern Open House\n1:00 pm ***Parker’s Revenge Tactical Demonstration***\n1:30 pm- 4:30 pm Living History Area at Minute Man Visitor Center Open\n1:45 pm Program details coming soon.\n3:00 pm After the Battle program at Hartwell Tavern\n3:00 pm- 4:30 pm Nathan Meriam Open House: Additional program details coming soon.\n3:00 pm Additional program details coming soon.\n4:30 pm Historic Houses closed\n5:00 pm Minute Man Visitor Center closed\nDusk Minute Man National Historical Park grounds closed \nThis event is co-sponsored by Friends of Minute Man National Park.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/battle-road-minute-man-national-historical-park/
LOCATION:Minute Man National Historical Park\, 74 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors,Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T090000
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SUMMARY:USS Lexington Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special USS Lexington Ceremony commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington\, the historic clash that ignited the American Revolution​. On the morning of April 19\, 1775\, colonial militia and British Regulars exchanged the “shot heard ’round the world” on Lexington Green\, marking the very beginning of America’s fight for independence​. This annual ceremony honors that legacy – not only remembering the patriots who fell in 1775\, but also celebrating the enduring ties between the Town of Lexington and the five U.S. Navy vessels that proudly bore the name “USS Lexington” in later years​. In this Semiquincentennial year\, the commemoration is especially meaningful\, uniting historians\, veterans\, local residents\, and visitors in tribute to 250 years of courage and sacrifice. \nHosted by: \nThe Lexington Lions Club\, in partnership with the Town of Lexington. Veterans\, Gold Star Mothers\, and former crew member families of USS Lexington (CV-2 and CV-16) will be honored guests and participants​. Local dignitaries and officials will also be in attendance. \nLocation: USS Lexington Memorial – adjacent to the Lexington Visitors Center\, 1875 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA​. (Ceremony will take place outdoors\, next to the Visitors Center in Lexington Center.) \nAdmission: Free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. No tickets or reservations required. \nAccessibility: The memorial site is wheelchair accessible\, and seating may be available for seniors/veterans. Visitors Center facilities (restrooms\, information desk) will be open for attendees. \nCeremony Highlights \nCommemorative Program: The ceremony will begin with a presentation of the colors and the National Anthem. A moment of silence will honor the patriots of 1775 and the naval service members connected to Lexington’s legacy. \nWreath-Laying: In a poignant tribute\, wreaths will be laid at the USS Lexington Memorial to honor all who sacrificed – from the Lexington Minutemen who fell on the Green to the sailors who served on the five USS Lexington ships. This solemn wreath-laying is a central part of the observance each year\, symbolizing our community’s respect and remembrance. \nGuest Speakers: Attendees will hear brief remarks from invited speakers who bring personal and historical perspectives. Local historians will reflect on Lexington’s role at the dawn of the Revolution\, while military veterans (including representatives of the USS Lexington CV-16 Association) will share what the name Lexington means to those who served at sea. Town officials and community leaders are also expected to speak\, underscoring Lexington’s continued dedication to honoring its history. \nHonoring the USS Lexington Legacy: A key theme of the ceremony is celebrating the service of the five naval vessels named Lexington​. The program will highlight stories from each ship’s history – for instance\, noting the WW-II exploits of “Lady Lex” and the “Blue Ghost\,” or recalling how the first Lexington was named for the very battle we commemorate​. By connecting these narratives\, the ceremony paints a vivid picture of Lexington’s impact on American history both on land and at sea. \nCommunity Involvement: The event will include patriotic music performed by the Lexington High School Band. Members of local organizations – from the Lexington Minute Men Company to the Lexington Veterans Association – will participate\, standing alongside active-duty military representatives and public safety color guards. This joint involvement emphasizes the community-wide respect for those who defend our freedom. \nAs this is the Semiquincentennial (250th) anniversary\, the 2025 ceremony may feature special recognitions. Keep an eye out for any historical reenactors or ceremonial salutes incorporated into the program to mark this once-in-a-generation milestone. The tone of the event will be both educational and commemorative – suitable for history enthusiasts and families alike. Attending the USS Lexington Ceremony is a chance to witness history come alive\, and to be part of Lexington’s ongoing story of remembrance and patriotism. \nHistorical Background: Lexington’s Legacy from 1775 to WWII \nThe Battle of Lexington on April 19\, 1775 was the first battle of the American Revolution​. Facing a column of British Redcoats at dawn\, Lexington’s minutemen bravely stood their ground; though outnumbered\, their defiance sparked a war that would lead to American independence​. The heroism shown on Lexington Green resonated across the colonies and the world\, embedding the town’s name in the annals of history. To honor that courageous stand\, the young American navy christened one of its first warships USS Lexington in 1776\, “renamed in honor of the courageous Lexington minutemen”​. This 16-gun brigantine captured multiple British ships before ultimately being overpowered off the French coast\, demonstrating that the spirit of Lexington was present at sea in the Revolution’s earliest days​. \nOver the next two centuries\, five U.S. Navy ships would carry the name USS Lexington\, each embodying the valor and fighting spirit of 1775. The second Lexington (a sloop-of-war launched in 1825) upheld American interests from the Falkland Islands to the coast of Japan in the 1800s​. The third\, a Civil War timberclad gunboat\, spearheaded Union river operations – fighting in key battles like Fort Donelson\, Shiloh\, and the Vicksburg campaign​. In the 20th century\, the name Lexington reached new prominence with two famed aircraft carriers. USS Lexington (CV-2) – nicknamed “Lady Lex” – was built in Quincy\, MA and became one of the U.S. Navy’s first fleet carriers​. In World War II\, Lady Lex’s air squadrons scored a crucial victory by sinking the first Japanese aircraft carrier of the war (at the Battle of the Coral Sea)\, before Lexington (CV-2) was herself lost in that 1942 battle​. Her successor\, USS Lexington (CV-16) – the “Blue Ghost” – was also built at the Fore River Shipyard in Quincy and commissioned in Boston in 1943​. The Blue Ghost earned an illustrious combat record in the Pacific\, participating in 35 engagements and earning 11 battle stars and a Presidential Unit Citation for her service​. (In fact\, more aircraft landed on Lexington (CV-16) than on any other carrier in history\, a testament to her long service as a training carrier after the war​.) Through each of these vessels – from a Revolutionary War brigantine to a WW-II fleet carrier – the name Lexington has symbolized American perseverance. The annual USS Lexington Ceremony brings this remarkable legacy home\, connecting the town’s pivotal Revolutionary moment with the bravery of sailors who served on the Lexington ships in later generations​. \nThe USS Lexington Memorial in Lexington \nLocated adjacent to the Lexington Visitors Center\, the USS Lexington Memorial is a striking tribute that bridges local and naval history. The memorial consists of five granite markers\, each dedicated to one of the five ships named Lexington\, and “dedicated to the memory of those who served aboard” these Navy vessels​. Erected in 1988 through a joint effort by the Lexington Lions Club and veterans from USS Lexington (CV-2 and CV-16)​\, the monument ensures that the service of all Lexington crews – from 1776 through World War II – is forever remembered in the heart of the town. Each stone marker bears a brief history of a USS Lexington\, allowing visitors to reflect on the ships’ heroic exploits (for example\, the Civil War gunboat’s valor at Shiloh\, or the carriers’ Pacific triumphs) as they stroll through this small memorial park​. Fittingly\, the USS Lexington ship’s bell is also on display at the Visitors Center next door\, offering a tangible piece of naval history for visitors to see up close​. The memorial has become a beloved landmark—externally viewable year-round​—and a focal point for community remembrance. For decades\, Lexington’s citizens and veterans have gathered at this memorial each Patriots’ Day to pay tribute. Every year on the Patriots’ Day holiday (the third Monday in April)\, the Lexington Lions Club joins forces with surviving crew members of USS Lexington (from the WWII-era carriers) to hold a remembrance ceremony​. This tradition carries on in 2025 with added significance\, as the town marks 250 years since the battle that gave Lexington its name. The memorial stands not just as a record of naval history\, but as a symbol of the town’s pride and the continuing bond between Lexington and the U.S. armed forces.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/uss-lexington-ceremony-2/
LOCATION:USS Lexington Memorial\, Massachusetts Avenue 1875\, Lexington\, Massachusetts\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Memorial,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Needham2Arlington - Walk
DESCRIPTION:250 years ago Needham residents helped repel British attacks on Lexington and Concord. The Needham Militia’s 12.6 mile march to join the battle started at the Townsend Green (Nehoiden and Central Ave) and ended in Arlington by the Jason Russell House (which still stands). The fighting in Arlington was some of the heaviest of the day\, and five of Needham’s own gave their lives in the first battle to create our nation.\nFor those up to the challenge\, lace up your sneakers and join your fellow residents on Saturday\, April 19\, as we walk the 12.6 mile route from Needham to Arlington. At our destination\, we will tour the Jason Russell House with its many musket ball strikes\, commemorate the sacrifice our fellow townspeople made\, and enjoy a packed lunch.\nRegister today at needhamhistory.org. Participants must sign a release form\, and the cost is $30.00. The walk goes through Needham\, Wellesley\, Newton\, Watertown\, Belmont\, and Arlington. Assuming a roughly 25 minute/mile pace\, walkers should arrive at the Jason Russell House around 2:45pm. Participants will need to arrange their own transportation home. Proceeds will help support the Needham History Center & Museum.\nParticipants must register online with Needham History Center & Museum. This is a walk through history; not a march\, not a reenactment\, nor a run. A walk. \nVisit website: https://needhamhistory.org/ \n 
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/needham2arlington-walk/
LOCATION:Jason Russell House\, 7 Jason Street\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:111th Patriots’ Day 5-Mile Road Race
DESCRIPTION:Be part of a historic tradition by registering for the 111th Lexington Lions Patriots Day 5 Mile Road Race! Set against the backdrop of scenic Lexington on April 19\, 2025\, this event not only marks a significant milestone but also embodies the spirit of Patriots Day\, a day steeped in American history. \nThis isn’t just a race; it’s a journey through time\, celebrating 111 years of running\, community\, and tradition. Embrace the opportunity to run where history was made\, and contribute to a noble cause – the Lions Club Journey for Sight program. Your participation helps us continue a legacy of service and community engagement. \nDon’t miss this milestone event. Join us as we celebrate 111 years of historic runs\, community spirit\, and charitable impact. Secure your spot at the starting line and be part of history in the making!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/111th-patriots-day-5-mile-road-race/
LOCATION:Lexington Battle Green\, Lexington Battle Green\, Lexington\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lions Club of Lexington":MAILTO:lex250@jgrp.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T220000
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SUMMARY:First Baptist Church of Lexington Pancake Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:First Baptist Church of Lexington is holding their annual Patriot’s Day Pancake Breakfast on Saturday\, April 19th from 6 a.m.-10 a.m. “All you can eat” pancakes\, sausages\, orange juice and coffee. Adults $8 Children $5. Proceeds benefit local charities. First Baptist Church is located at 1580 Massachusetts Ave. Lexington\, across from the Police station.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/first-baptist-church-of-lexington-pancake-breakfast/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church of Lexington\, 1580 Massachusetts Ave.\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Event,Memorial
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T141907Z
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SUMMARY:Concord250 April 19 Events
DESCRIPTION:APRIL 19 PATRIOTS’ DAY: \n6:00AM: DAWN SALUTE (Muster at Buttrick Hillside at 5:45am\, 6am Dawn Salute) \n8:30AM: PARADE BEGINS \n9:30AM: NORTH BRIDGE CEREMONY \nMID-DAY: PARADE ENDS \n1-7:30PM: CONCORD250 BLOCK PARTY \nCONCORD MUSEUM: Free admission all day \nMINUTE MAN NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK events happening all day \n7:30-8:45PM: CONCORD250 “PATRIOTS LIGHT\, including DRONE SHOW at 8:15PM \nVisit Concord250.org for info on April 19 Weekend road closures\, parade maps\, transportation\, parking and FAQ.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-april-19-events/
LOCATION:Concord\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord250":MAILTO:pollyconcord250@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T210000
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SUMMARY:Concord250 Celebration
DESCRIPTION:April 19 Patriot’ Day: \n6 a.m.: Dawn Salute (Muster at Buttrick Hillside at 5:45am\, 6am Dawn Salute) \n8:30 a.m.: Parade Begins \n9:30 a.m.: North Bridge Ceremony \nMID-DAY: Parade Ends \n1 – 7:30 p.m.: Concord250 Block Party \nConcord Museum: Free admission all day \nMinute Man National Historical Park events happening all day \n7:30 – 8:45 p.m.: Concord250 “Patriots Light”\, including Drone Show at 8:15 p.m. \nVisit Concord250.org for info on April 19 Weekend road closures\, parade maps\, transportation\, parking and FAQ.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-celebration/
LOCATION:Concord\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Exhibit,Outdoors,Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T180000
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SUMMARY:Lexington Visitors Center Extended Hours
DESCRIPTION:The Lexington Visitors Center is holding extended hours on Saturday April 19 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.. During this time\, the Center will be open for anyone looking to purchase unique Lexington gift items\, view our famed diorama depicting the Battle of Lexington\, and explore history of the U.S.S Lexington.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/lexington-visitors-center-extended-hours/
LOCATION:Lexington Visitors Center\, 1875 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T140000
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SUMMARY:Special Patriots' Day Open Hours at Lexington History Museums
DESCRIPTION:Lexington History Museums is open on a special schedule for April 19! We will be open early to accommodate visitors in town for the big reenactment\, and will be closing early to coincide with the afternoon parade. Please see exact hours below.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/special-patriots-day-open-hours-at-lexington-history-museums-2/
LOCATION:Lexington History Museums\, 13 Depot Sq\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Event,Exhibit,Memorial
ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:lex250@jgrp.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T120000
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SUMMARY:250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington Patriots’ Day Brunch at The Inn at Hastings Park
DESCRIPTION:On this day celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington\, the Inn at Hastings Park’s Town Meeting Bistro will be offering a special Patriot’s Day buffet and á la carte Champagne brunch. Available from after the Battle of Lexington reenactment and before the Town of Lexington’s Patriots’ Day parade. 6 a.m. – 12 p.m. Adults $75\, plus tax & gratuity. Includes: appetizer and dessert buffet plus choice of one entrée and mimosa or sparkling wine. Children 4-12 years of age $40\, plus tax & gratuity. Children 3 and under eat for free.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/250th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-lexington-patriots-day-brunch-at-the-inn-at-hastings-park/
LOCATION:The Inn at Hastings Park\, The Inn at Hastings Park | Town Meeting Bistro\, Lexington\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Culinary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T100000
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SUMMARY:Patriots' Day Pancake Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Patriots’ Day\, the Church of Our Redeemer\, 6 Meriam Street\, will host its annual Patriots’ Day Pancake Breakfast Saturday\, April 19 from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM in the parish hall. A complete breakfast\, including pancakes & sausage\, juice and choice of coffee or hot chocolate is offered. Please join us in the Great Hall\, a warm\, community atmosphere to celebrate the day. Proceeds from the event will benefit local charities.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/patriots-day-pancake-breakfast/
LOCATION:The Church of Our Redeemer\, 6 Meriam Street\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Culinary
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Church of Our Redeemer":MAILTO:yosemite-sam@verizon.net
GEO:42.4496146;-71.2286302
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164448
CREATED:20250403T184406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T183746Z
UID:10001245-1745040600-1745060400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Troop 160 Pancake Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join us for freshly made pancakes and sausage\, oranges and unlimited beverages– hot coffee/tea\, hot chocolate\, and juice. Matzo\, vegetarian sausage and takeaway options available. \nWhen: Saturday April 19\, from 5:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.\nWhether you’re an early riser or prefer to sleep in a bit\, we’ve got you covered! Come after the re-enactment or take your time getting here. \nWhere: St. Brigid Church’s Keilty Hall\, located at 2001 Massachusetts Avenue.\nYou’ll find us in the handicapped-accessible basement of St. Brigid Church\, just steps away from the excitement of the Town Green re-enactment! Look for signage outside the church main entrance. \nCost: $10 per adult and $5 per child (under 12).\nIndulge in a hearty breakfast that supports a great cause. Cash or check payments are gladly accepted. Plus\, for your convenience\, we’re happy to offer credit card and Apple Pay options\, with a nominal fee. \nCome for a morning filled with scrumptious food\, great company\, and the satisfaction of knowing you’re helping our scouts thrive! Thank you for supporting our sole fund raising event of the year.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/troop-160-pancake-breakfast/
LOCATION:St. Brigid Church\, Massachusetts Avenue 2001\, Lexington\, Massachusetts\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Culinary
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ORGANIZER;CN="BSA Scout Troop 160":MAILTO:carole@troop160lexington.com
GEO:42.449703;-71.2353078
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Brigid Church Massachusetts Avenue 2001 Lexington Massachusetts 02421 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Massachusetts Avenue 2001:geo:-71.2353078,42.449703
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T051500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164448
CREATED:20250403T173833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T175544Z
UID:10001279-1745039700-1745089200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Reenactment of the Battle of Lexington
DESCRIPTION:The Lexington Minute Men will conduct the 250th Anniversary Reenactment of the Civilian Evacuation of the Battle of Lexington and the Battle of Lexington on the Lexington Battle Green on Saturday\, April 19\, 2025. \nAccording to the Lexington History Museums\, on the night of April 18\, 1775\, over 700 British soldiers were sent from Boston to Concord to destroy a store of ammunition and other supplies for an anticipated war. As dawn approached on the fateful following morning\, the town militia of Lexington stood in anxious anticipation to stand in their way. The two groups squared off on the town common\, a single\, mysterious shot rang out\, and the British soldiers opened fire. When the smoke cleared\, eight Americans lay dead\, another 10 were wounded\, and a war for independence had begun. \nEach year\, the Town of Lexington and a dedicated corps of reenactors recreate this event in real time on its original site. This year\, the event will take place on the exact anniversary of the battle. \nThe passionate and committed groups of reenactors muster around 5 a.m.\, and the bell in the Belfry will ring and the Battle will commence at 5:15 a.m. \nAttendees should arrive early!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/reenactment-of-the-battle-of-lexington/
LOCATION:Lexington Battle Green\, Lexington Battle Green\, Lexington\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Reenactment
ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Minute Men":MAILTO:lex250@jgrp.net
GEO:42.4469772;-71.2245428
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lexington Battle Green Lexington Battle Green Lexington 02421 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lexington Battle Green:geo:-71.2245428,42.4469772
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164448
CREATED:20250403T182446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T185409Z
UID:10001306-1745035200-1745056800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Bus to the Battle: Concord and Lexington
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow history lovers for a pre-dawn journey to the 250th-anniversary reenactment of the “shot heard `round the world” – the battles of Concord & Lexington! Following the 6 a.m. reenactment (the actual time these events occurred in 1775)\, enjoy a hearty breakfast on historic Lexington Green. Options include a plated breakfast at the iconic Inn at Hastings or a classic pancake breakfast hosted by Troop 160. Reservations are required.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/bus-to-the-battle-concord-and-lexington/
LOCATION:Hingham Heritage Museum\, Main Street 34\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Reenactment
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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:20250419T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164448
CREATED:20250408T135529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T135529Z
UID:10001338-1745024400-1745094600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Concord250 Block Party
DESCRIPTION:250th Block Party Timeline \nAll DAY EVENTS \n9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike. Community Day at the Concord Museum\, enjoy free admission to the Museum to see the original lantern from Paul Revere’s midnight ride and the new special exhibition “Whose Revolution.” Family drop-in activities. Free. \n11:00 AM – 7:45 PM \nBarrow Bookstore\, 79 Main St. Photo Op: Throne Chair. Flourish your camera and capture your inner loyalist spirit as you sit in the throne chair outside of Barrow Bookstore. Free\nBarrow Bookstore\, 79 Main St. Outdoor Display: Concord Authors’ Revolutionary War Ancestors. Free\nWright Tavern\, 2 Lexington Rd –Open House of this historic tavern where the Militia Patriots and British Redcoats met at different times. Be in the place where history happened and is happening again. Tours\, Beer Garden\, & printmaking exhibition. $\n11:00 AM – 6:00 PM LandVest\, 24 Main St. Concord 250 Photo Booth. Pose in front of the historic site of Concord as the backdrop and with the Concord 250 logo. Free \n1:00 PM – 7:45 PM Concord Scout House\, 74 Walden St. The Concord Scout House Soirée is an afternoon and evening of stories\, dance\, song\, and historical exhibitions with family-friendly entertainment. $ \n1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House\, 399 Lexington Rd. Celebrate at “The Home of Little Women” – also a Revolutionary War “Witness House”– with costumed interpreters\, games\, music\, presentations\, “Revolutionary selfies\,” Concord Minutemen\, Nashobah Sagamore Strong Bear Medicine\, and Louisa May Alcott herself reminiscing about the 1875 Centennial festivities. Free \nON THE HOUR EVENTS \n1:00 PM – 2:00 PM The Bandstand\, Monument Square. Weather permitting. Speeches by dignitaries to kick off the Block Party. Free \n1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Concord Scout House\, 74 Walden St. Wayside Inn Steppers: Dancing and Reenacting 18th century dance. $ \n2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Concord Scout House\, 74 Walden St. Native American Performance. Indigenous Drumming with Dr. Claudia Fox Tree $ \n2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Masonic Hall\, 58 Monument Sq. Wright Tavern Sing presents One-Day Choir with Kenter Davies—a joyful celebration of singing in harmony for everyone\, regardless of musical experience or ability. $ \n2:00 PM – 3:00 PM 51 Walden Performing Arts Center\, 51 Walden St. Performance by local middle schoolers. “Scenes from the Revolution – A Quarter Millennial Musical.” A series of musical numbers and historical scenes from the Boston Tea Party to the Battles of Lexington and Concord to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Free \n2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Coldwell Banker\, 11 Main St. Concord250 Sounds: Come and listen to live music! Fabulous professional musicians playing music for the times. In partnership with New England Musicians Resource Fund. Free \n2:45 PM – 3:00 PM Concord Scout House\, 74 Walden St. Wayside Inn Steppers: Dancing and Reenacting 18th century dance. $ \n3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Concord Scout House\, 74 Walden St. Children’s Book Reading of “Rise Up: Powerful Protests in American History” by Barefoot Books of Concord. $ \n3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Masonic Hall*\, 58 Monument Sq. The Wright Tavern Sing presents One-Day Choir with Kenter Davies—a joyful celebration of singing in harmony for everyone\, regardless of musical experience or ability. $ *Bandstand Weather permitting \n3:30 PM – 4:00 PM Concord Scout House\, 74 Walden St. Performance. Daughters of the American Revolution\, Liberty Flag Contest Launch \n4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Concord Scout House\, 74 Walden St. Performance. Broadside Ballads and Sea Shanties with David Coffin of Revels and Mara Bonde. $ \n51 Walden Performing Arts Center\, 51 Walden St. Performance by local middle schoolers. “Scenes from the Revolution – A Quarter Millennial Musical.” A series of musical numbers and historical scenes from the Boston Tea Party to the Battles of Lexington and Concord to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Free \n6:00 PM – 7:30 PM 51 Walden Performing Arts Center\, 51 Walden St. Performance “Bridging Cultures” 90-minute program featuring performers from Japanese drummers to Irish step dancers\, Indian dancers and actors. \nConcord Scout House\, 74 Walden St. Wayside Inn Steppers: Dancing and Reenacting 18th century dance. $ \nConcord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike. Forum with Doris Kearns Goodwin on the American Revolution and Its Legacy. Limited attendance via a stand-by line and livestreamed. Free. \n7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike. Outdoor concert with the Goodwin Band\, finishing with a view of a town-wide drone show. Free.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-block-party/
LOCATION:Concord\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord250":MAILTO:pollyconcord250@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250420
DTSTAMP:20260404T164448
CREATED:20250402T165341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T183830Z
UID:10001243-1745020800-1745107199@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Special Patriots' Day Open Hours at Lexington History Museums
DESCRIPTION:Lexington History Museums is open on a special schedule for April 19! We will be open early to accommodate visitors in town for the big reenactment\, and will be closing early to coincide with the afternoon parade. Please see exact hours below. \nBuckman Tavern:\nWalk-through tours 6 a.m. – 8 a.m.\nRegular audio tours with special exhibition Swept Up In Revolution 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.\nPlease note that the area around the tavern on Massachusetts Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic. \nHancock-Clarke House:\nOpen 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.\nPlease note that the area around the museum on Hancock Street will be closed to vehicle traffic. \nMunroe Tavern:\nOpen 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.\nPlease note that the area around the museum on Massachusetts Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic beginning at 12 p.m. \nLexington Depot:\nOpen 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.\nPlease note that the area around the museum on Massachusetts Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/special-patriots-day-open-hours-at-lexington-history-museums/
LOCATION:Lexington History Museums\, 13 Depot Sq\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
GEO:42.4485967;-71.227977
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lexington History Museums 13 Depot Sq Lexington 02420 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=13 Depot Sq:geo:-71.227977,42.4485967
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250420
DTSTAMP:20260404T164448
CREATED:20250305T184440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T191155Z
UID:10001064-1745020800-1745107199@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Patriots' Day at the Concord Museum
DESCRIPTION:Free admission (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)\, including access to the immersive April 19\, 1775 galleries to see the original lantern from Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride and the new special exhibition Whose Revolution. \nA family-friendly encampment of Revolutionary Living History (10:00 am – 5:00 pm). Billerica Colonial Minutemen will drill with muskets\, cook over an open firepit\, and demonstrate colonial crafts. \nFamily drop-in activities (9:00 am – 4:00 pm) inspired by the American Revolution and the new Barefoot Books publication Rise Up! \nA Forum with Doris Kearns Goodwin (6:00 – 7:00 pm) on the American Revolution and its legacy. Seating is limited and advanced registration is required. \nAn outdoor concert with the Goodwin Band (7:30 – 8:30 pm)\, finishing with a view of a town-wide drone show. \nFood trucks\, an ice cream truck\, and a wine and beer truck all day and evening. \nFree Museum admission is supported by Highland Street Foundation\, and Patriots’ Day family activities are supported by the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/patriots-day-at-the-concord-museum/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Reenactment,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord Museum":MAILTO:pollyconcord250@gmail.com
GEO:42.457529;-71.3417985
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike Concord MA 01742 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=53 Cambridge Turnpike:geo:-71.3417985,42.457529
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164448
CREATED:20250407T161603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T161951Z
UID:10001254-1745006400-1745013600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Good Friday Procession to the Battle Green
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to the Battle Green on Friday evening\, April 18th to honor those who perished in the Battle of Lexington 250 years ago. This brief commemoration will be part of the annual Good Friday Procession which will commence from St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church\, 17 Meriam Street at approximately 8:15 pm. The eight colonists who gave their lives for our country on Lexington’s Battle Green on April 19\, 1775\, will be remembered when the Lamentations procession reaches the Battle Green. For more information visit www.stnicholaslex.org or follow St. Nicholas GOC of Lexington MA on Facebook.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/good-friday-procession-to-the-battle-green-2/
LOCATION:St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church to Lexington Battle Green\, Meriam Street 17\, Lexington\, Massachusetts\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Memorial
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church":MAILTO:charlie.marge@verizon.net
GEO:42.4497552;-71.2274704
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church to Lexington Battle Green Meriam Street 17 Lexington Massachusetts 02420 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Meriam Street 17:geo:-71.2274704,42.4497552
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164448
CREATED:20250310T162105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T191058Z
UID:10001086-1745002800-1745010000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:250th Anniversary Lantern Service Featuring Heather Cox Richardson
DESCRIPTION:The Old North Church is offering a traditional Lantern Service on Friday\, April 18\, 2025 at 7:00pm in honor of the 250th anniversary of the “two if by sea” signal from the church’s steeple on the eve of the American Revolution. Dr. Heather Cox Richardson\, acclaimed author and professor of history at Boston College\, will deliver the keynote address. Organized by Old North’s clergy and congregation and modeled on the service offered for the 200th anniversary in 1975 with Pres. Gerald Ford\, this 250th Anniversary Lantern Service recalls the lights of freedom and encourages reflection on the meaning of faith\, freedom\, and American democracy today. It will include inspirational music; Paul Revere’s own recollection of his historic ride and Old North’s signal lights; Heather Cox Richardson’s address; and prayers for our nation as we begin our Semiquincentennial. The service will culminate with the lighting of the church’s historic lanterns.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/250th-anniversary-lantern-service-featuring-heather-cox-richardson/
LOCATION:Old North Church\, Salem Street 193\, Boston\, MA\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old North Church":MAILTO:congregation@oldnorth.com
GEO:42.366387;-71.0545858
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old North Church Salem Street 193 Boston MA 02113 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Salem Street 193:geo:-71.0545858,42.366387
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164448
CREATED:20241202T142712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T190949Z
UID:10000292-1745002800-1745010000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Shadows of 1775
DESCRIPTION:An original play telling the story of Lynnfield on April 18-19 through the voices of the Lynnfield Militia members. their families\, and other townspeople.\nIt will be led by a narrator who calls on various characters sitting in the audience. Characters\, (who are real people from 1775 Lynnfield) tell their individual stories\, which\, in turn\, tells the whole story. Actual words are used whenever possible. \nThe play takes place at the Centre Congregational Church Chapel on Summer Street\, and refreshments will be across the street in the 1714 Meeting House on the Common. \nThe event is free and open to the public. \n  \nEvent Website: https://www.lynnfieldhistoricalsociety.org/lhs–revolution-250.html
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/shadows-of-1775/
LOCATION:Centre Cong. Church Chapel & Meeting House on Common\, Lynnfield\, MA\, 01940\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drama,Event
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GEO:42.5348403;-71.0438339
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164448
CREATED:20250310T161855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T161855Z
UID:10001085-1745001000-1745006400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Revolution’s Edge: Costumed Reading of the Hit Play
DESCRIPTION:To kick off Boston’s Patriots’ Day weekend celebrations in partnership with the City of Boston\, Old North Illuminated will stage a free reading of the hit play Revolution’s Edge behind Old North Church on Paul Revere Mall. Mayor Michelle Wu and other local officials will attend the play and give remarks to commemorate this historic anniversary. Written by Patrick Gabridge and produced by Plays in Place\, Revolution’s Edge is a gripping 45-minute historical drama that ran at Old North Church in the summers of 2023 and 2024. Guests will be greeted with live music before brief speaking remarks welcome the crowd and introduce the 45-minute costumed read of the play. Old North’s lanterns will light up soon after the play’s conclusion\, at the beginning of the reenactment of Revere’s row across the Charles River.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolutions-edge-costumed-reading-of-the-hit-play/
LOCATION:Paul Revere Mall\, Unity Street 21\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Drama,Event,Outdoors
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GEO:42.3660536;-71.0542687
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Paul Revere Mall Unity Street 21 Boston Massachusetts 02113 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Unity Street 21:geo:-71.0542687,42.3660536
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164448
CREATED:20250320T182437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T203459Z
UID:10001123-1745001000-1745004600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Burying Ground Tour 1: Old Hill and Newburyport's Road to Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Join Ghlee Woodworth and Bethany Groff Dorau for a fascinating journey through history as we explore the Old Hill Burying Ground. Discover the stories of the men and women who played a vital role in the Revolutionary War. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect with the past and uncover the secrets buried in this historic site. \nImportant: Please wear comfortable shoes and bring water. The tour involves walking on uneven terrain. \nFunded\, in part\, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/burying-ground-tour-1-old-hill-and-newburyports-road-to-revolution/
LOCATION:Old Hill Burying Ground\, Greenleaf Street 25\, Newburyport\, Massachusetts\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Old Newbury":MAILTO:info@newburyhistory.org
GEO:42.8068687;-70.8750636
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Hill Burying Ground Greenleaf Street 25 Newburyport Massachusetts 01950 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Greenleaf Street 25:geo:-70.8750636,42.8068687
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164448
CREATED:20250409T145002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T145002Z
UID:10001348-1744999200-1745078400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Paying Homage to Harriet Powers: A Revolutionary Quilter
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the American Revolution’s ideals of freedom and equality\, ArtsArlington has invited the fber artists of Princeton Sankofa Stitchers Modern Quilt Guild to share their powerful quilt blocks on Patriots Day Weekend. Guild members Mada Coles Galloway\, Lesyslie Rackard & Tarsha-Nicole Taylor will be at Mystic Open Studio during visiting hours to share their perspectives and expertise; organized by Juandamarie Gikandi. \nThe Princeton Sankofa Stitchers Modern Quilt Guild (PSSMQG) honors the legacy of African American quilting by celebrating Harriett Powers (1837–1910)\, a Black quilter and folk artist born enslaved in Madison County\, Georgia. PSSMQG has faithfully recreated Powers’ “Pictorial Quilt” in a modern context\, using their own vibrant fabrics and contemporary sensibilities. \nPowers’ quilts are considered some of the fnest examples of African American art and have made lasting contributions to American cultural heritage. Only two of her quilts are known to survive: the “Bible Quilt” (1886)\, held at the Smithsonian Institution\, and the “Pictorial Quilt” (1888)\, housed at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Mrs. Powers used appliqué\, machine stitching\, and hand stitching to create these quilts\, which depict Bible stories\, prophecies\, and astronomical events. \nRelated Events \nOPENING RECEPTION: \nThursday\, April 17\, 6 to 8 pm \nVISITING HOURS \nFriday\, April 18\, 2 to 5 pm\n(Coincides with Stitching Bee* organized by Mystic Open Studio; * $10 participation fee for Stitching Bee) \nFriday\, April 18\, 6 to 8 pm\n(on view during Drum Circle organized by Mystic Open Studio (artists not present) FREE) \nSaturday\, April 19\, 11am–4pm\n(Coincides with tours of the historic Jason Russell House & Menotomy Beer Hall at Town Hall – FREE) \nHosted by Mystic Open Studios\n785 Mass Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\nwww.mysticopenstudio.com \nExhibit free and open to all!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/paying-homage-to-harriet-powers-a-revolutionary-quilter/
LOCATION:Mystic Open Studio\, Massachusetts Avenue 785\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="ArtsArlington":MAILTO:info@artsarlington.org
GEO:42.4166859;-71.158229
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mystic Open Studio Massachusetts Avenue 785 Arlington MA 02476 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Massachusetts Avenue 785:geo:-71.158229,42.4166859
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164448
CREATED:20250326T164238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T191319Z
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SUMMARY:250th Anniversary Paul Revere Midnight Ride Dinner & Candlelight Procession at The Inn at Hastings Park
DESCRIPTION:On the evening of April 18\, 1775\, Paul Revere was summoned and given the task of riding on horseback from Charlestown to Lexington\, approx. 12.5 miles\, to inform two leaders of the Sons of Liberty\, John Hancock and Samuel Adams who were staying in Lexington\, with the news that British soldiers stationed in Boston were about to march into the countryside northwest of the town. During his famous Midnight Ride\, Revere alerted the countryside of the British military movements with shouts of “the Redcoats are coming!” In the early morning on April 19\, 1775\, Capt. John Parker led 77 local militiamen and faced arriving British troops. Someone — still unknown to this day — fired a shot\, which provoked the start of the American Revolution. \nTo honor the 250th anniversary of this historic ride\, The Inn at Hastings Park\, Boston area’s only Relais & Châteaux property located in historic Lexington\, MA\, is offering a special four-course Colonial-themed feast created by Executive Chef Alissa Tsukakoshi paired with local area brews and spirits from 6 – 8 p.m. in a communal dining setting in Town Meeting Bistro. As a nod to Paul Revere\, a portrait of him on horseback is featured over the fireplace. This dinner is for adults only\, 21+ / $150/person\, plus tax & gratuity. \nFollowing the dinner at 8:15\, guests gather in the foyer of the Inn to receive a candle lit lantern and are guided on a 10-minute walk to the Hancock-Clark House to watch a 30-minute dramatized and theatrical reenactment as Paul Revere (and William Dawes)\, fellow Sons of Liberty\, rode hard from Boston arriving in Lexington just before midnight to warn Patriot leaders John Hancock and Samuel Adams\, who were staying in town\, of the impending British raid.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/250th-anniversary-paul-revere-midnight-ride-dinner-candlelight-procession-at-the-inn-at-hastings-park/2025-04-18/2/
LOCATION:The Inn at Hastings Park\, The Inn at Hastings Park | Town Meeting Bistro\, Lexington\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Culinary,Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164448
CREATED:20250326T163936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T190644Z
UID:10001206-1744999200-1745006400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Osgoods - 250 Years Ago They Started A Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Doors at 6 p.m./Presentation at 6:30 p.m. \nBased on shared research about their families\, cousins Rich Pitra and Kathleen Osgood will bring their ANCESTRY CLUB research to North Andover on the eve of the 250th anniversary of our town’s involvement in the early days of the American Revolution. \nFrom the “shot heard round the world” on April 19\, 1775\, to September 3\, 1783\, with the signing of the Treaty of Paris\, the Osgoods fought in The Revolution. Now\, 250 years later\, Katie and Rich will highlight the family who fought in the opening battles for American Independence\, including the Fryes and Osgoods from Andover\, the Osgoods and Prescotts from Lancaster\, and the Hales from Hollis\, Massachusetts. The presentation will follow their routes to Lexington and Concord and on to the Siege of Boston and the Battle of Bunker Hill.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-osgoods-250-years-ago-they-started-a-revolution/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave.\, North Andover\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Andover Historical Society":MAILTO:educator@northandoverhistoricalsociety.org
GEO:42.6849808;-71.1136771
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164448
CREATED:20250331T182731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T182731Z
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SUMMARY:Paul Revere's Ride to Revolution
DESCRIPTION:On the evening of April 18\, 2025\, Boston will commemorate the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s legendary Midnight Ride\, a pivotal moment in American history. Through immersive activities\, participants can engage directly with historic and cultural sites in the North End and Charlestown to be a part of Boston’s revolutionary legacy. Follow Paul Revere’s departure from Boston as he walks\, rows\, and begins the ride that spurred the American Revolution. The commemoration features performance arts\, storytelling\, and crafts\, bringing history to life against the backdrop of Boston’s iconic landscape. \nThe evening begins with an open house at the Paul Revere House in the North End\, before Paul Revere traces his storied route from across the harbor\, and through the streets of Charlestown. Spectators can follow on foot from the Paul Revere House to the US Coast Guard Station Boston in a lantern-lit “parade\,” and from the USS Constitution Museum to Charlestown City Square. They can also line the Harborwalk in Langone Park in the North End\, and in Charlestown to watch the row across the water\, and on Main Street to witness Paul Revere’s race to alert the American Minutemen horseback. \nFor a full schedule of events and times of activity beginning from 5:30 pm please visit Website for the Paul Revere House and the Charlestown Preservation Society.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/paul-reveres-ride-to-revolution/
LOCATION:Old North Church\, Salem Street 193\, Boston\, MA\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Park Service":MAILTO:mark_powell@nps.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164448
CREATED:20250407T151920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T151920Z
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SUMMARY:Paul Revere Bids Farewell
DESCRIPTION:Encounter Paul and Rachel Revere in their home as he prepares to depart on his Midnight Ride. Tour the museum’s Visitor Center\, where museum staff will share the full story of Revere’s adventures on April 18\, 1775. \nThis Open House is FREE but admissions will be limited by the space constraints of the historic home. \nAs the evening progresses\, folks are encouraged to gather in North Square to witness Revere’s departure from his home around 8:00 PM\, and then follow in his footsteps as he makes his way stealthily to the waterfront. \nAs the evening progresses\, gather in North Square to witness Revere’s departure from his home\, and follow in his footsteps as he makes his way stealthily to the waterfront.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/paul-revere-bids-farewell/
LOCATION:Paul Revere House\, 19 North Square\, Boston\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Drama,Exhibit,Reenactment,Women's History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Revere House":MAILTO:emily@paulreverehouse.org
GEO:42.363739;-71.0537
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164448
CREATED:20250409T194013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T201840Z
UID:10001343-1744995600-1745011800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Irish Contribution to America/America 250
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate in Menotomy/Arlington where most of the battle was fought. The bloodiest\, where the Irish joined the Minuteman\, where canons were sunk and history has been hidden. \nCelebrate with music and education at each stop Friday 4/18 in Arlington. Watch Paul Revere’s ride at 10 p.m.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/irish-contribution-to-america-america-250-2/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250418T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T164448
CREATED:20250410T171501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T190834Z
UID:10001358-1744995600-1744999200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Robbins Ride\, Acton Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Samuel Prescott\, it is thought\, arrived in Acton\, after alarming and leaving Concord\, where he awoke Captain Joseph Robbins\, one of Acton’s militia leaders\, at about 3 in the morning of the 19th. Upon hearing the news\, Captain Robbins had his 13-year-old son saddle up their horse\, whereupon the young boy took off with (or probably without) Prescott across town to alarm Captain Isaac Davis of the Acton Minutemen\, and Francis Faulkner and Deacon Hunt\, of Acton’s other militia unit. \nWe commemorate this heroic deed today as Robbins’ Ride\, and for the purposes of safety and practicality\, we combine the riders into one or two adult rider(s)\, but the rider still makes the rounds to all 4 stops that were alarmed on that fateful early morning in April of 1775\, calling out “The Regulars are out of Boston – gather your units and head to Concord!” \nWe begin at 5PM FRIDAY APRIL 18: \nRobbin’s House site\, Concord Rd\nIsaac Davis House Hayward Rd\,\nFaulkner House\, High Street\,\nLiberty Tree Farm\, Liberty Street. \nOnlookers and public visitors are asked to detour around horse and rider with police escort and use an alternate route to the three locations after the start of the event and allow Minutemen priority in their vehicles first\, from each location.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/robbins-ride-acton-massachusetts/
LOCATION:Acton\, Ma\, Concord Road\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Acton Minutemen":MAILTO:actonminutemen@gmail.com
GEO:42.4805409;-71.4274939
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