BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MA250 - ECPv6.5.1.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:MA250 X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://massachusetts250.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MA250 REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271219 DTSTAMP:20260504T194226 CREATED:20251017T175135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T141338Z UID:10003879-1759276800-1829174399@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Witness: Hingham in the Age of Revolution DESCRIPTION:As the Nation marks 250 years of independence\, Witness: Hingham in the Age of Revolution explores how one New England town experienced the ideas\, contradictions\, and upheavals of the American Revolution. Through the lives of Hingham’s residents– white and Black\, free and enslaved– this immersive new exhibit traces the ups & downs forging of a nation. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/witness-hingham-in-the-age-of-revolution-2/ LOCATION:Hingham Heritage Museum\, Main Street 34\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States CATEGORIES:Black History,Commemoration,Exhibit,Women's History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/WITNESS-Hingham-in-the-Age-of-Revolution-2.jpg 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T193000 DTSTAMP:20260504T194226 CREATED:20251017T204247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T204247Z UID:10003873-1759343400-1759347000@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:History Happens in Graphic Novels: Artist’s Talk DESCRIPTION:With the New Bedford Free Public Library\nMelissa “Sawhand” Philley\, graphic artist and illustrator gives a talk about her latest graphic novel: Quaker\, Whaler\, Traitor\, Spy! The Trials of William Rotch\, an artistic collaboration with history professor\, Dr. Sarah Crabtree. This talk will include an artist-led activity and other fun games. This is taking place at the New Bedford Free Public Library \nThis talk is a part of the project titled\, “America’s 250th: Unraveling the Revolutionary Journey of William Rotch Sr.”. The project explores a new historical graphic novel about the life of William Rotch Sr.\, penned by Dr. Sarah Crabtree and illustrated by Melissa Philley\, through a series of programs and an exhibition of about 20 artworks from the book\, opening at the RJD on November 20. It is funded by Eastern National\, a non-profit partner of the National Park Service URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/history-happens-in-graphic-novels-artists-talk/ LOCATION:New Bedford Free Public Library\, Pleasant Street 613\, New Bedford\, Massachusetts\, 02740\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Untitled-design.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Rotch-Jones-Duff House &%3B Garden Museum":MAILTO:lpothier@rjdmuseum.org GEO:41.6350223;-70.9275122 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=New Bedford Free Public Library Pleasant Street 613 New Bedford Massachusetts 02740 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Pleasant Street 613:geo:-70.9275122,41.6350223 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T140000 DTSTAMP:20260504T194226 CREATED:20250609T192902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T192902Z UID:10001475-1759582800-1759586400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Burial Hill Tour Series – Revolutionary Connections DESCRIPTION:The Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum announce their continuing partnership in a free public tour series of Plymouth’s historic Burial Hill for the 2025 season. Each first Saturday of the month a thematic tour of the ancient burying ground will reveal facets of Plymouth’s evolving story over generations. This year honors the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with a series theme of “Revolutionary Connections.” Each monthly tour highlights the Revolutionary era in Plymouth with insights into South Shore connections to America’s contest for independence. Presenters include local historians and authors who share their expertise on a range of topics\, highlighting art\, history\, and culture atop the open-air history museum in the heart of downtown Plymouth\, Burial Hill. \nSevere weather may cancel tour. Stay up to date with us on our Facebook page and visit pilgrimhall.org or plymouthantiquarian.org for more information on the continuing Burial Hill tour series. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/burial-hill-tour-series-revolutionary-connections/2025-10-04/ LOCATION:Plymouth Burial Hill Cemetery\, Town Square 19\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors,Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Burial-Hill-Plymouth-Ted-Curtin.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Plymouth Antiquarian Society":MAILTO:info@plymouthantiquarian.org GEO:41.9554698;-70.6649745 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Plymouth Burial Hill Cemetery Town Square 19 Plymouth Massachusetts 02360 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Town Square 19:geo:-70.6649745,41.9554698 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T163000 DTSTAMP:20260504T194226 CREATED:20250908T183409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T183409Z UID:10003799-1760175000-1760200200@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Revolutionary Voices DESCRIPTION:Indigenous People’s Day: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Free with museum admission. Enjoy special programs on Wampanoag history from 10 am to 2 pm\, free with general Museum admission; see documents of Indigenous soldiers in the American Revolution and participate in a range of family activities!\nRevolutionary Voices: A Benefit Performance for Pilgrim Hall – 6 – 8:30pm. Don’t miss Revolutionary Voices: Plymouth Debates Liberty & Loyalists\, an original play in one act by Patrick T.J. Browne. This riveting dramatization of Plymouth’s deliberations during the escalating tensions of the American Revolution is based on authentic records and features commentary from Mercy Otis Warren\, a trailblazing political thinker during an extraordinary era of change\, portrayed by Michelle Gabrielson of the Mercy Otis Warren Society. Enjoy a Q&A with play’s creator\, Dr. Browne\, and acclaimed Warren biographer Nancy Rubin Stuart following the performance. TICKETS: $75 pp. Light refreshments & cash bar; reservations required. \nThis benefit event includes an Adopt and Artifactsilent auction to help conserve and exhibit objects owned by Mercy Otis Warren\, including her exquisitely wrought needlework card table\, and items associated with Wampanoag activist Zerviah Gould Mitchell\, including fragile manuscript records of Indigenous soldiers in the Revolutionary War.\nPRESENTED WITH THE PLYMOUTH ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY & THE MERCY OTIS WARREN SOCIETY\nFor more information\, contact development@pilgrimhall.org\, (508) 746 –1620\, ext. 3 URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolutionary-voices/ LOCATION:Pilgrim Hall Museum\, Court Street 75\, Plymouth\, Massachusetts\, 02360\, United States CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Drama,Event,Exhibit,Indigenous History,Women's History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Pilgrim-Hall-Museum-family-roots-documents.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Plymouth Antiquarian Society":MAILTO:info@plymouthantiquarian.org GEO:41.9590472;-70.6680447 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Pilgrim Hall Museum Court Street 75 Plymouth Massachusetts 02360 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Court Street 75:geo:-70.6680447,41.9590472 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T160000 DTSTAMP:20260504T194226 CREATED:20251022T210207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T210207Z UID:10003891-1760176800-1760198400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Celebrate US Navy 250th Birthday & President Adams onboard Quincy's Museum Ship USS Salem DESCRIPTION:The United States.08. Naval Shipbuilding Museum is celebrating US Navy 250th Birthday onboard USS Salem on Saturday\, October 11 and Sunday\, October 12. The museum will be open from 10am – 4pm and is offering free admission for US Navy Active Duty & Veterans. Quincy has a rich shipbuilding and military history. The Salem’s Volunteer Crew will “dress ship” Saturday\, weather permitting and render boarding honors to all Naval Service members both days in honor of this special occasion. \nSpecial tour information will also recognize John Adams legacy over the Navy’s birthday weekend. Quincy is the proud hometown of 2nd US President John Adams. On 5 October 1775\, Congress created the first of a series of committees to study naval matters. From that time onward throughout his career Adams championed the establishment and strengthening of an American Navy. He was so active and effective in forwarding the nation’s naval interests that he is often called “the Father of the Navy”. \nJohn Adams re-enactor Michael LePage will be onboard Saturday greeting visitors. Hear from John Adams himself as he discusses his earliest beginnings in Braintree through his days as delegate of the Continental Congress and foreign ambassador. Hear his opinions of his contemporaries and how he longs to be home with his “dearest friend\,” Abigail\, and their children. Mr. Adams’ singular wit is appealing to children and adults!\nThe 3-5-0 Girls will bring their “Remember the Ladies” Exhibit onboard Saturday as they celebrate 250 years of women serving alongside and in the Navy; as women did contribute significantly to the military throughout American history.\nInternationally acclaimed The Johnson Girls will perform Saturday from 1:30-2:30pm. They have been recognized as a force on the folk and maritime music scene for the past 27 years as the leading all-woman\, a cappella maritime group in the world.\nUSNSM is a sub-grant recipient of Discover Quincy’s Massachusetts 250 grant funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism. General admission is $12-15. USNSM participates in the Massachusetts Cultural Council Card to Culture Program offering $5 admission for Massachusetts residents who show their Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)\, Healthcare Connector\, or Women\, Infant\, Children (WIC) card. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/celebrate-us-navy-250th-birthday-president-adams-onboard-quincys-museum-ship-uss-salem/2025-10-11/ LOCATION:United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum\, South Street 549\, Quincy\, Massachusetts\, 02169\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Navy-250-8.5-x-11-in-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum":MAILTO:info@uss-salem.org GEO:42.2397983;-70.9758557 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum South Street 549 Quincy Massachusetts 02169 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=South Street 549:geo:-70.9758557,42.2397983 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T160000 DTSTAMP:20260504T194226 CREATED:20251022T210207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T210207Z UID:10003892-1760263200-1760284800@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Celebrate US Navy 250th Birthday & President Adams onboard Quincy's Museum Ship USS Salem DESCRIPTION:The United States.08. Naval Shipbuilding Museum is celebrating US Navy 250th Birthday onboard USS Salem on Saturday\, October 11 and Sunday\, October 12. The museum will be open from 10am – 4pm and is offering free admission for US Navy Active Duty & Veterans. Quincy has a rich shipbuilding and military history. The Salem’s Volunteer Crew will “dress ship” Saturday\, weather permitting and render boarding honors to all Naval Service members both days in honor of this special occasion. \nSpecial tour information will also recognize John Adams legacy over the Navy’s birthday weekend. Quincy is the proud hometown of 2nd US President John Adams. On 5 October 1775\, Congress created the first of a series of committees to study naval matters. From that time onward throughout his career Adams championed the establishment and strengthening of an American Navy. He was so active and effective in forwarding the nation’s naval interests that he is often called “the Father of the Navy”. \nJohn Adams re-enactor Michael LePage will be onboard Saturday greeting visitors. Hear from John Adams himself as he discusses his earliest beginnings in Braintree through his days as delegate of the Continental Congress and foreign ambassador. Hear his opinions of his contemporaries and how he longs to be home with his “dearest friend\,” Abigail\, and their children. Mr. Adams’ singular wit is appealing to children and adults!\nThe 3-5-0 Girls will bring their “Remember the Ladies” Exhibit onboard Saturday as they celebrate 250 years of women serving alongside and in the Navy; as women did contribute significantly to the military throughout American history.\nInternationally acclaimed The Johnson Girls will perform Saturday from 1:30-2:30pm. They have been recognized as a force on the folk and maritime music scene for the past 27 years as the leading all-woman\, a cappella maritime group in the world.\nUSNSM is a sub-grant recipient of Discover Quincy’s Massachusetts 250 grant funded by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism. General admission is $12-15. USNSM participates in the Massachusetts Cultural Council Card to Culture Program offering $5 admission for Massachusetts residents who show their Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA)\, Healthcare Connector\, or Women\, Infant\, Children (WIC) card. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/celebrate-us-navy-250th-birthday-president-adams-onboard-quincys-museum-ship-uss-salem/2025-10-12/ LOCATION:United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum\, South Street 549\, Quincy\, Massachusetts\, 02169\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Navy-250-8.5-x-11-in-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum":MAILTO:info@uss-salem.org GEO:42.2397983;-70.9758557 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum South Street 549 Quincy Massachusetts 02169 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=South Street 549:geo:-70.9758557,42.2397983 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T134500 DTSTAMP:20260504T194226 CREATED:20250911T182509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T182520Z UID:10003802-1760446800-1760449500@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Paul Revere & Friends™ DESCRIPTION:National Award-Winning Musical Ventriloquist Kevin Driscoll to Perform Paul Revere & Friends™ Edutainment Program in Canton for Massachusetts 250th Anniversary \nCANTON\, MA — The Department of Elder and Human Services is proud to present Boston’s own Kevin Driscoll\, nationally recognized musical ventriloquist\, in a special performance of his acclaimed Paul Revere & Friends™ program. This interactive\, family-friendly show will take place on Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, at 1:00 PM at the Department of Elder and Human Services\, 500 Pleasant Street\, Canton\, MA. \nDriscoll’s Paul Revere & Friends™ is an entertaining and educational program celebrating the 250th anniversary of Massachusetts’ Revolutionary legacy. \nFeaturing a historical twist\, Driscoll combines music\, ventriloquism\, and American history to bring the story of Paul Revere to life in a fun and memorable way. Joining Kevin on stage are his whimsical puppet companions – including Doug the Talking Dog\, who may or may not have accompanied Paul Revere on his legendary midnight ride. While there’s no historical proof Revere had a talking dog\, if he did\, “Doug” would be just the kind of clever\, canine sidekick to howl along the way! \nThis engaging performance is perfect for history lovers\, families\, and anyone looking to celebrate Massachusetts’ rich Revolutionary history with a smile. \nEvent Details:\n📅 Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\n🕐 1:00 PM\n📍 Department of Elder and Human Services\n500 Pleasant Street\, Canton\, MA 02021\nFree Admission. All are welcome!\nFor more information\, please contact:\nDonna Porcello\nProgram Coordinator\nDepartment of Elder and Human Services\n📞 781.828.1323\nKevin Driscoll\nDriscollProductions.com\n22 Driscoll Drive Framingham\, MA 01701\nWe Help People Laugh™\n📞 617-901-6232 URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/paul-revere-friends-2/ LOCATION:Department of Elder and Human Services\, Pleasant Street 500\, Canton\, Massachusetts\, 02021\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/PaulRevereCantonPromo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Donna Porcello%2C Program Coordinator - Canton Dept. of Elder &%3B Human Services":MAILTO:dporcello@town.canton.ma.us GEO:42.1605976;-71.1308797 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Department of Elder and Human Services Pleasant Street 500 Canton Massachusetts 02021 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Pleasant Street 500:geo:-71.1308797,42.1605976 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T170000 DTSTAMP:20260504T194226 CREATED:20251017T154539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T154539Z UID:10003880-1761404400-1761411600@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:The Supreme Court & the Early Republic DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Old Ship Meeting House invite you to join us for a special program: “The Supreme Court and Judicial Independence in the Early Republic.” We are honored to welcome as our guest speaker Hingham native Ethan V. Torrey\, who serves as the Legal Counsel of the Supreme Court of the United States. Ethan’s presentation will focus on the Supreme Court and judicial independence in the early republic\, from the Declaration of Independence to the Chief Justiceship of John Marshall. This will include discussion of the important roles played by early justices from Massachusetts\, such as William Cushing of Scituate\, one of the original five justices of the Supreme Court\, confirmed by the Senate in September 1789. After his death in 1810\, Cushing was replaced by Joseph Story of Marblehead\, Massachusetts\, who served on the court from 1812 to 1845. Both Cushing and Story were educated at Harvard University. \nOur speaker\, Ethan Torrey provides legal services to the Supreme Court as an institution and supports the justices on a variety of case-related issues. Torrey also teaches a class on the history of the Supreme Court at George Washington University. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-supreme-court-the-early-republic/ LOCATION:Old Ship Church\, Main Street 90\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Ethan-Torrey.png ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Old Ship Meeting House":MAILTO:admin@oldshipfriends.org GEO:42.2412439;-70.8869951 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Ship Church Main Street 90 Hingham MA 02043 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 90:geo:-70.8869951,42.2412439 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR