BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MA250 - ECPv6.5.1.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T110122 CREATED:20250911T180300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T171952Z UID:10001944-1757151000-1783180800@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings DESCRIPTION:1776 was more than a turning point; it marked the birth of a new world order. A bold line was drawn as ordinary people made extraordinary decisions\, declaring independence from the most powerful empire on earth. Driven by youthful fire\, they believed in the promise of liberty more than they feared the cost of pursuing it.\nHistoric Beverly proudly presents The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings\, a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition of artworks commissioned to illustrate Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Sr.’s landmark book.\nThese paintings are featured in Ken Burns’ upcoming documentary The American Revolution. The exhibit will be on display at the Cabot House from September 6\, 2025 to July 4\, 2026. Tickets are free and open to the public. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-american-revolution-a-story-of-the-war-in-28-paintings/ LOCATION:Historic Beverlys Cabot House\, 117 Cabot Street\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Ranger-Defeats-the-Drake-by-Carlton-T.-Chapman.jpeg GEO:42.5458881;-70.879902 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Historic Beverlys Cabot House 117 Cabot Street Beverly MA 01915 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=117 Cabot Street:geo:-70.879902,42.5458881 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T110122 CREATED:20250908T181417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T181417Z UID:10003801-1757755800-1789315200@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:The Continental Arsenal at Springfield Exhibit DESCRIPTION:Established by General George Washington and General Henry Knox in 1777\, the Continental Arsenal at Springfield was a critical part of the supply network for the fledgling Continental Army. The enlisted men and officers assigned there fabricated and supplied all manner of military supplies throughout the Revolutionary War. Explore rarely seen collections and historic documents to learn why Henry Knox called this place “one of the most proper spots in America on every account.” URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-continental-arsenal-at-springfield-exhibit/ LOCATION:Springfield Armory National Historic Site\, One Armory Square\, Springfield\, 01105\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Springfield.png ORGANIZER;CN="Springfield Armory National Historic Site":MAILTO:spar_interpretation@nps.gov GEO:42.1073251;-72.5813903 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Springfield Armory National Historic Site One Armory Square Springfield 01105 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=One Armory Square:geo:-72.5813903,42.1073251 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271219 DTSTAMP:20260409T110122 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:20260409T110122 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;VALUE=DATE:20251004 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006 DTSTAMP:20260409T110122 CREATED:20250930T214844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T214844Z UID:10003866-1759536000-1759708799@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Life During the Revolution: A Living History Weekend at the Bidwell House DESCRIPTION:Experience life during the American Revolution in this weekend long event at the Bidwell House Museum. \nAs you drive down Art School Road\, you will be able to leave the modern world behind and enter a time when fire was used for cooking\, everyone lived off the land and muskets were the weapon of choice. \nThe event will open on Saturday morning at 10 am and there will be talks that day about Martha Washington\, Mercy Otis Warren and coffee house culture. In between these talks will be tactical and artillery demonstrations and the camp will close at 4. \nOn Sunday morning\, the event will again begin at 10 am and the day will include talks about sutlers and Baroness Fredrika Reidesel\, whose husband fought with the British side. There will also be an afternoon tactical demonstration. \nThroughout each day\, visitors will be able to walk through the camps and talk to people portraying British and Continental soldiers\, learn about midwifery and woman’s issues and talk to the sutlers who supplied the armies. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/life-during-the-revolution-a-living-history-weekend-at-the-bidwell-house/ LOCATION:The Bidwell House Museum\, Art School Road 100\, Monterey\, Massachusetts\, 01245\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Reenactment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2025-Reenactment-Poster-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Bidwell House Museum":MAILTO:bidwellhouse@gmail.com GEO:42.2084756;-73.2183631 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Bidwell House Museum Art School Road 100 Monterey Massachusetts 01245 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Art School Road 100:geo:-73.2183631,42.2084756 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T140000 DTSTAMP:20260409T110122 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:20251005T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T163000 DTSTAMP:20260409T110122 CREATED:20250908T183148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T183208Z UID:10001948-1759676400-1759681800@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Concord Museum Forum: The Painter's Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the American Revolution DESCRIPTION:Uncover the overlooked role of patriot artists—women\, Black men enslaved and free\, and people of mixed race—who shaped the Revolution through art\, espionage\, and activism across America\, London\, and Paris. Their work helped inspire rebellion and forge a new political culture\, almost always armed with wax\, paint\, and wit rather than a musket or bayonet. Among these daring figures were enslaved artists with deep ties to Massachusetts\, including famous poet Phillis Wheatley and portrait painter Prince Demah. Together\, the experiences of this extraordinary artistic cohort testify to both the promise and the limits of liberty in the founding era. \nZara Anishanslin is Associate Professor of History and Art History at the University of Delaware. She is the author of the award-winning Portrait of a Woman in Silk: Hidden Histories of the British Atlantic World and has served as a historical consultant for the Philadelphia Museum of Art and “Hamilton: The Exhibition.” URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-painters-fire/ LOCATION:Hingham Heritage Museum\, Main Street 34\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States CATEGORIES:Black History,Speakers,Women's History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/painters.png 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:20251005T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T110122 CREATED:20251022T213054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T213054Z UID:10003887-1759678200-1759683600@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:By the Hand of Providence: How Faith Shaped the American Revolution DESCRIPTION:Free\, In-person & livestreamed\nPerforming Arts Center\, Brewster\nPresented by Mr. Rod Gragg\, author and historian\, this presentation surveys the impact of the Judeo-Christian worldview on the American Revolution from the early Colonial Era through the American victory at the Battle of Yorktown and formation of the United States of America. Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org FREE URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/by-the-hand-of-providence-how-faith-shaped-the-american-revolution/ LOCATION:Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center\, Southern Eagle Cartway 95\, Brewster\, Massachusetts\, 02631\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Americana-lecture-images-1544-600.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Arts Empowering Life":MAILTO:publicity@artsempoweringlife.org GEO:41.7797451;-70.0123384 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center Southern Eagle Cartway 95 Brewster Massachusetts 02631 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Southern Eagle Cartway 95:geo:-70.0123384,41.7797451 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T110122 CREATED:20250722T170627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T133534Z UID:10001824-1759737600-1759770000@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing DESCRIPTION:Haverhill’s Museum of Printing this summer is featuring broadsides\, essentially posters\, created by local artists to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the “Shot Heard Round the World.”\n“Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing” run through Aug. 30. The exhibition draws inspiration from broadsides that were generated at the beginning of the American Revolution. Just as in 1775\, the contemporary broadsides urge viewers to “awake\, rise\, act.”\nArtists featured include\, Sandra Cardillo\, Megan Cascella\, Barbara Corrigan\, Renee Covalucci\, Deborah Epstein\, Elissa Freud\, Gail Hansen\, Sharon Hayes\, Rebekah Lord Gardiner\, Steve Murakishi\, Susan Murie\, Marie Nolan\, Charles Norris\, Andrew Palladino\, Molly Paul\, Kelli Sacher\, Laurie Sheffield\, Liz Shepherd and Saskia Van Vactor. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/awake-rise-act-contemporary-broadsides-at-the-museum-of-printing/2025-10-06/ LOCATION:Museum of Printing\, 15 Thornton Ave\, Haverhill\, MA\, 01832\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/awake_rise_act-Museum-of-Printing.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Printing":MAILTO:nancy@northofboston.org GEO:42.7727864;-71.1209326 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Printing 15 Thornton Ave Haverhill MA 01832 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15 Thornton Ave:geo:-71.1209326,42.7727864 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T163000 DTSTAMP:20260409T110122 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:20260409T110122 CREATED:20251022T210134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T210134Z UID:10003893-1760176800-1760198400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Celebrate US Navy 250th Birthday & President Adams Onboard USS Salem This Weekend DESCRIPTION:On 5 October 1775\, Congress created the first of a series of committees to study naval matters. From that time onward throughout his career\, John Adams championed the establishment and strengthening of an American Navy. USNSM will have special tour information\, exhibits and entertainment onboard USS Salem. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/celebrate-us-navy-250th-birthday-president-adams-onboard-uss-salem-this-weekend/2025-10-11/ LOCATION:United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum\, South Street 549\, Quincy\, Massachusetts\, 02169\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Navy-250-MA250-event-1544-x-600-px.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:20251011T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T110122 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:20260409T110122 CREATED:20251022T210134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T210134Z UID:10003894-1760263200-1760284800@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Celebrate US Navy 250th Birthday & President Adams Onboard USS Salem This Weekend DESCRIPTION:On 5 October 1775\, Congress created the first of a series of committees to study naval matters. From that time onward throughout his career\, John Adams championed the establishment and strengthening of an American Navy. USNSM will have special tour information\, exhibits and entertainment onboard USS Salem. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/celebrate-us-navy-250th-birthday-president-adams-onboard-uss-salem-this-weekend/2025-10-12/ LOCATION:United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum\, South Street 549\, Quincy\, Massachusetts\, 02169\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Navy-250-MA250-event-1544-x-600-px.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:20260409T110122 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:20251013T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T110122 CREATED:20250722T170627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T133534Z UID:10001825-1760342400-1760374800@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing DESCRIPTION:Haverhill’s Museum of Printing this summer is featuring broadsides\, essentially posters\, created by local artists to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the “Shot Heard Round the World.”\n“Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing” run through Aug. 30. The exhibition draws inspiration from broadsides that were generated at the beginning of the American Revolution. Just as in 1775\, the contemporary broadsides urge viewers to “awake\, rise\, act.”\nArtists featured include\, Sandra Cardillo\, Megan Cascella\, Barbara Corrigan\, Renee Covalucci\, Deborah Epstein\, Elissa Freud\, Gail Hansen\, Sharon Hayes\, Rebekah Lord Gardiner\, Steve Murakishi\, Susan Murie\, Marie Nolan\, Charles Norris\, Andrew Palladino\, Molly Paul\, Kelli Sacher\, Laurie Sheffield\, Liz Shepherd and Saskia Van Vactor. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/awake-rise-act-contemporary-broadsides-at-the-museum-of-printing/2025-10-13/ LOCATION:Museum of Printing\, 15 Thornton Ave\, Haverhill\, MA\, 01832\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/awake_rise_act-Museum-of-Printing.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Printing":MAILTO:nancy@northofboston.org GEO:42.7727864;-71.1209326 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Printing 15 Thornton Ave Haverhill MA 01832 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15 Thornton Ave:geo:-71.1209326,42.7727864 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T190000 DTSTAMP:20260409T110122 CREATED:20250930T220312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T220312Z UID:10003864-1760637600-1760641200@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:" 'Within the compass of good citizens:' Paul Revere’s Masonic Journey" DESCRIPTION:Please join us on October 16\, 2025\, at 6 PM\, for ” ‘Within the compass of good citizens:’ Paul Revere’s Masonic Journey” with Steven C. Bullock\, Professor of History at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. \nFrom the son of an immigrant to speaking beside the governor on Beacon Hill\, Paul Revere traveled far in his extraordinary life. His membership in the Freemasons played an important role in that journey. This talk will consider how the fraternal order fit into Revere’s life—and into the development of Boston and the new nation. \nThis lecture\, part of our 50th anniversary programming\, is produced in partnership with the Paul Revere House. It will take place in person at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library and will be live streamed by local community access partner LexMedia. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/within-the-compass-of-good-citizens-paul-reveres-masonic-journey/ LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Socia-Media-Template-Bullock-talk.png ORGANIZER;CN="Scottish Rite Masonic Museum &%3B Library":MAILTO:info@srmml.org GEO:42.4367685;-71.2141633 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library 33 Marrett Road Lexington MA 02421 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=33 Marrett Road:geo:-71.2141633,42.4367685 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T110122 CREATED:20250915T134202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T221445Z UID:10003858-1760781600-1760803200@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Liberty and Union Day DESCRIPTION:​Liberty & Union Day is an annual event that celebrates Taunton\, Massachusetts’ rich history and culture. We commemorate the events of October 1774\, when our community became one of the first in the American colonies to raise a flag in opposition to British rule. That flag – the “Liberty and Union” flag – flies proudly over our city to this day. \nHosted by the Old Colony History Museum\, the day features what life was like in 1774 through a variety of local colonial crafter demonstrations\, Continental and British reenactors\, live music\, delicious food\, as well as plenty of family-friendly activities. \nEnjoy the beauty of fall in New England and the hospitality of the Taunton community while we celebrate our local contribution to the American Revolution. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/liberty-union-day/ LOCATION:Old Colony History Museum\, 6 Church Green\, Taunton\, MA\, 02780\, United States CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/liberty.png ORGANIZER;CN="Old Colony History Museum":MAILTO:info@oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org GEO:41.9015851;-71.0890837 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Colony History Museum 6 Church Green Taunton MA 02780 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6 Church Green:geo:-71.0890837,41.9015851 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T160000 DTSTAMP:20260409T110122 CREATED:20251017T175226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T141447Z UID:10003878-1760882400-1760889600@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Revolution in Print DESCRIPTION:Learn about the origins of printmaking and the role printing played during the Revolutionary War\, from Printmaker and Living History Presenter\, Andy Volpe. Witness a demonstration on a replica printing press and step back in time to learn how revolutionary ideas spread through the colonies. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolution-in-print/ LOCATION:Thacher Hall\, Main Street 266\, Yarmouth\, MA\, 02675\, United States CATEGORIES:Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Facebook-Event-Cover-1544-x-600-px.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Historical Society of Old Yarmouth":MAILTO:info@hsoy.org GEO:41.7060344;-70.2437005 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Thacher Hall Main Street 266 Yarmouth MA 02675 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Main Street 266:geo:-70.2437005,41.7060344 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T110122 CREATED:20250722T170627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T133534Z UID:10001826-1760947200-1760979600@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing DESCRIPTION:Haverhill’s Museum of Printing this summer is featuring broadsides\, essentially posters\, created by local artists to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the “Shot Heard Round the World.”\n“Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing” run through Aug. 30. The exhibition draws inspiration from broadsides that were generated at the beginning of the American Revolution. Just as in 1775\, the contemporary broadsides urge viewers to “awake\, rise\, act.”\nArtists featured include\, Sandra Cardillo\, Megan Cascella\, Barbara Corrigan\, Renee Covalucci\, Deborah Epstein\, Elissa Freud\, Gail Hansen\, Sharon Hayes\, Rebekah Lord Gardiner\, Steve Murakishi\, Susan Murie\, Marie Nolan\, Charles Norris\, Andrew Palladino\, Molly Paul\, Kelli Sacher\, Laurie Sheffield\, Liz Shepherd and Saskia Van Vactor. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/awake-rise-act-contemporary-broadsides-at-the-museum-of-printing/2025-10-20/ LOCATION:Museum of Printing\, 15 Thornton Ave\, Haverhill\, MA\, 01832\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/awake_rise_act-Museum-of-Printing.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Printing":MAILTO:nancy@northofboston.org GEO:42.7727864;-71.1209326 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Printing 15 Thornton Ave Haverhill MA 01832 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15 Thornton Ave:geo:-71.1209326,42.7727864 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T190000 DTSTAMP:20260409T110122 CREATED:20250728T173803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T173803Z UID:10001759-1760983200-1760986800@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Curious and Complex Connections: Environmental History & The War of Independence DESCRIPTION:This is a hybrid event. FREE for MHS Members. $10 per person fee (in person). No charge for virtual attendees or Card to Culture participants (EBT\, WIC\, and ConnectorCare). The in-person reception starts at 5:30 and the program will begin 6:00 PM. \nMany of us give only a moment’s thought about the environment when considering the War of Independence: the slope of Breed’s Hill\, the ice-choked Delaware River\, and diseases such as smallpox. But what might we gain by connecting biology\, ecology\, and geology to the thinking and actions of soldiers and civilians? Rebels and British soldiers acquired and used energy in the form of food\, fuel\, and work animals\, which shaped people’s lives\, the course of the war\, and the direction of environmental change. Join us as David Hsiung\, in conversation with Joyce Chaplin\, discusses the intricate and often surprising ways in which the natural environment and the war changed each other. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/curious-and-complex-connections-environmental-history-the-war-of-independence/ LOCATION:Massachusetts Historical Society\, Boylston Street 1154\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02215\, United States CATEGORIES:Event,Speakers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/curious-and-complex-connections-final-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Massachusetts Historical Society":MAILTO:communications@masshist.org GEO:42.3464046;-71.0898925 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Massachusetts Historical Society Boylston Street 1154 Boston Massachusetts 02215 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Boylston Street 1154:geo:-71.0898925,42.3464046 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T170000 DTSTAMP:20260409T110122 CREATED:20250722T170627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T133534Z UID:10001827-1761552000-1761584400@massachusetts250.org SUMMARY:Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing DESCRIPTION:Haverhill’s Museum of Printing this summer is featuring broadsides\, essentially posters\, created by local artists to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the “Shot Heard Round the World.”\n“Awake\, Rise\, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing” run through Aug. 30. The exhibition draws inspiration from broadsides that were generated at the beginning of the American Revolution. Just as in 1775\, the contemporary broadsides urge viewers to “awake\, rise\, act.”\nArtists featured include\, Sandra Cardillo\, Megan Cascella\, Barbara Corrigan\, Renee Covalucci\, Deborah Epstein\, Elissa Freud\, Gail Hansen\, Sharon Hayes\, Rebekah Lord Gardiner\, Steve Murakishi\, Susan Murie\, Marie Nolan\, Charles Norris\, Andrew Palladino\, Molly Paul\, Kelli Sacher\, Laurie Sheffield\, Liz Shepherd and Saskia Van Vactor. URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/awake-rise-act-contemporary-broadsides-at-the-museum-of-printing/2025-10-27/ LOCATION:Museum of Printing\, 15 Thornton Ave\, Haverhill\, MA\, 01832\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://massachusetts250.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/awake_rise_act-Museum-of-Printing.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Museum of Printing":MAILTO:nancy@northofboston.org GEO:42.7727864;-71.1209326 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Museum of Printing 15 Thornton Ave Haverhill MA 01832 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=15 Thornton Ave:geo:-71.1209326,42.7727864 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR