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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240812T183000
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SUMMARY:A Light Under the Dome
DESCRIPTION:The National Parks of Boston and Plays in Place are excited to announce the production of the first play in the Suffrage in Black and White series \n  \nAt the Massachusetts State House\, on February 21\, 1838\, exiled Southerner Angelina Grimké becomes the first American woman to address a legislative body. Her powerful speech about abolition also firmly asserts the full citizenship of American women. Four other women abolitionists–Maria Weston Chapman\, Lydia Maria Child\, Susan Paul\, and Julia Williams–are all there to support and guide her through this pressure-packed moment\, and they have their own moments of intense struggle to share. To be staged in the Massachusetts State Senate Chamber\, under the dome where Angelina gave her original speech. \n  \nPerformances on Monday\, 8/12 at 6:30pm and Thursday\, 8/15 at 6:30pm will include ASL \ninterpretation. \n  \nReserve Your Tickets
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/a-light-under-the-dome/2024-08-12/
LOCATION:Attractions
CATEGORIES:Black History,Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240812
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SUMMARY:Concord 250 Days Countdown to the 250th
DESCRIPTION:Concord Museum Invites You to Celebrate 250 Days to the 250th!\nJoin in the celebration as we start counting down to this momentous event!\nEnjoy free admission and family activities as we begin the countdown to the 250th anniversary of April 19\, 1775. While you are at the Museum\, see the lantern that was used as a signal on the night of Paul Revere’s midnight ride along with other objects that witnessed this pivotal day in history.\nCome celebrate with us!\n5:30 – 7:30 PM
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/countdown-to-the-250th-2/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240806
DTSTAMP:20260404T185338
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SUMMARY:Free Admission on Patriots’ Day
DESCRIPTION:The Concord Museum will offer free admission for visitors to visit the immersive April 19\, 1775 gallery to see one of the original “One if by land\, two if by sea” lanterns hung in the North Church as a signal on the night of Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/free-admission-on-patriots-day/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240805
DTSTAMP:20260404T185338
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T210319Z
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SUMMARY:Sturbridge Village Redcoats and Rebels
DESCRIPTION:See the largest military re-enactment in New England with hundreds of costumed Revolutionary War reenactors\, both soldiers and civilians\, encamped on the Village Common. Visitors can explore our exhibits and galleries\, watch demonstrations\, and talk with our costumed historians about everyday life in early New England. In addition\, visitors can tour the camps\, witness recreated skirmishes and battles\, see special presentations\, chat with guest craftspeople\, and enjoy fife and drum music.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/redcoats-and-rebels/
LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T185338
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SUMMARY:Parker's Prelude Lexington
DESCRIPTION:The 295th Birthday of Captain John Parker\nParker’s Prelude\nJoin us for a free community event to celebrate Captain John Parker’s 295th Birthday with a festive celebration on the Lexington Battle Green. Bring along a chair or blanket. \nThere will be music\, activities\, food trucks and birthday cake! Leading off the musical performances will be a joint concert of the Lexington Bicentennial Band and the Concord Band. \nAlso\, performing will be the: \n\nJamaica Plain Honk Band\nChildren’s Community Chorus\nWilliam Diamond Junior Fife & Drum Corps\n\nCaptain Parker\nSeen by many as being the ultimate personification of a Yankee rebel and represented by a statue standing resolutely at the head of the Lexington Common\, Captain John Parker was a New England farmer\, smith\, soldier\, and colonial militia officer. \nOn April 19\, 1775\, Parker led the Lexington Militia in a skirmish with British regulars at the Battle of Lexington\, where eight militia lost their lives in a successful delaying action against the British. \nWhile the militia lost the Battle of Lexington\, Captain Parker’s actions of defiance gave inspiration to further acts of rebellion against the tyranny of King George during the American War for Independence.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/countdown-to-the-250th/
LOCATION:Lexington Battle Green\, Lexington Battle Green\, Lexington\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240704T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240704T230000
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SUMMARY:Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular
DESCRIPTION:The Boston Pops July 4th Spectacular is returning for 2024!  \nThe Boston Pops July 4th Spectacular is slated to take place at the Hatch Memorial Shell on the Esplanade starting at 8:00pm. Keith Lockhart will lead a program featuring the Boston Pops orchestra with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and R&B/soul singer Darlene Love\, along with headliner Broadway star Kelli O’Hara (“The King and I”\, “Kiss Me Kate”)\, and the Americana group The Mavericks.  Special guests also include the Singing Sergeants from the United States Air Force Band. \nThe concert ends at 10:30pm with a fireworks display from 10:30-11pm (subject to change). \nPhotos by Michael Blanchard
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/boston-pops-fireworks-spectacular/
LOCATION:Hatch Memorial Shell\, Storrow Drive\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240704T190000
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SUMMARY:Lexington 4th of July Reading of the Declaration of Independence.
DESCRIPTION:This dramatic presentation\, created by Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area\, aims to find out how our local towns read and reacted to the Declaration of Independence.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/4th-of-july-2/
LOCATION:Hastings Park\, 10 Lincoln St\, Lexington\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240704T180000
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SUMMARY:Arlington 4th of July Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Our Independence Day Celebration starts at 6:00 pm\, our favorite Oldies Band\, The Reminisants will entertain us once again! Bring a blanket and a picnic dinner for our traditional FREE Concert and be prepared to DANCE! It’s as American as Apple Pie (and Pizza Pie)\, so of course we’ll have some for sale along with drinks.\nGet your seats on the hill. After the music we’ll be showing the BOSTON POPS ESPLANADE CONCERT and BOSTON FIREWORKS broadcast Live on the BIG SCREEN.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/4th-of-july-5/
LOCATION:Robbins Farm Park\, 61 Eastern Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240704T104000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240704T113000
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SUMMARY:Lincoln 4th of July Parade
DESCRIPTION:Leaving from Ballfield Road\, past Town Offices and Back
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/4th-of-july-parade-4/
LOCATION:Lincoln Town Hall\, 16 Lincoln Road\, Lincoln\, MA\, 01773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parades
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240704T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240704T120000
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SUMMARY:Boston 4th of July Celebration
DESCRIPTION:celebrate july 4th in boston: parade\, reading of declaration of independence\, pops and fireworks
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/4th-of-july-parade/
LOCATION:Old State House\, 206 Washington St\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240704T100000
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SUMMARY:Boston Reading of the Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:The Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Boston\, MA is a cherished tradition that brings history to life. Held annually\, this event gathers crowds in historic locations such as Faneuil Hall or the Old State House to witness the powerful words of the founding document being recited. With passionate speakers and a reverent atmosphere\, this reading commemorates the spirit of liberty and serves as a reminder of the ideals that shaped the nation’s journey towards independence.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/reading-of-the-declaration-of-independence/
LOCATION:Old State House\, 206 Washington St\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240704T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240704T120000
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SUMMARY:Boston 4th of July Parade
DESCRIPTION:Start your July 4th Holiday by observing the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts (AHAC) Fourth of July Parade. \nThe parade stops at the Granary Burying Ground on Tremont Street to allow officers and officials to lay wreaths at the graves of the patriots. Interred on the site are three signers of the Declaration of Independence–John Hancock\, Samuel Adams and Robert Treat Paine. Paul Revere\, Peter Faneuil\, Benjamin Franklin’s parents and the Boston Massacre victims graves are also here. \nThe reading of the Declaration of Independence dates back to July 18\, 1776\, when Colonel Thomas Crafts\, a member of the A&HAC\, performed this duty for the first time.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/4th-of-july/
LOCATION:City Hall Plaza\, City Hall Square 1\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parades
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240705
DTSTAMP:20260404T185338
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SUMMARY:Concord 4th of July
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 4th of July in the city of Concord
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/4th-of-july-3/
LOCATION:Old North Bridge\, Old North Bridge\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240707
DTSTAMP:20260404T185338
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SUMMARY:Harborfest
DESCRIPTION:Boston Harborfest is a proud tradition celebrating Boston’s maritime and revolutionary history.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/harborfest/
LOCATION:Christopher Columbus Park\, 100 Atlantic Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoors
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