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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T160000
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271219
DTSTAMP:20260926T082057
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270101
DTSTAMP:20260926T082057
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SUMMARY:Forging Independence | Building a Nation
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution\, the New Bedford Whaling Museum will open a new suite of conjoined galleries in that explore stories of independence\, struggle\, and citizenship in the region during the late colonial and early Republican period (1760-1830). \nForging Independence | Building a Nation introduces connections between historical events and pressing issues of today\, asking visitors to consider what ideas are embodied in the terms and ideas of Independence and Nationhood. Words like patriotism\, freedom\, taxation\, citizenship\, liberty\, equality\, justice\, tolerance\, and independence serve as keystones within the installation to encourage thoughtful engagement with concepts that transcend the past and directly connect with our present. Associations forged between objects\, concepts\, and individuals broach insightful civic-minded questions about what it means to be “American.” What did colonial citizens think America should or would be\, and how do we today continue to ask those questions and shape that outcome today? \nForging Independence | Building a Nation outlines important regional historical events of the American Revolution\, including the Boston Tea Party\, which happened on the locally built and owned vessel the Dartmouth\, and Grey’s raid\, encompassing the defense of Fort Phoenix\, the siege and burning of Bedford Village\, and the Bombardment of Fairhaven. The installation frames these war-time events within larger state-wide and national arcs\, including the Stamp Tax Crisis\, Battle of Bunker Hill\, Occupation of Boston\, Massachusetts statehood\, the adoption of the State Bill of Rights\, and early activities tied to nation building. What did it mean to discard a system of governance and colonial allegiance and establish a new country? How did people grapple with and make sense of the revolutionary period and what came after? What ideas and tenets became pillars of that era\, how are their legacies felt today\, and what complications or tensions arose in that space of negotiation? \nThe project relies on the Museum’s expansive permanent collection to center and share diverse stories and experiences from Massachusetts\, consider the promises and challenges of the American Revolution\, and makes connections between past and present. The exhibition utilizes artifacts and archival sources to illuminate the stories of a broad range of individuals\, from local merchants who skirted blockades and traded as privateers to the narratives of private citizens and regional residents\, including men\, women and children of different classes\, ages\, ethnic and racial backgrounds\, and status\, immigrants\, Indigenous people\, and enslaved and free people of color. The exhibition includes the voices and stories of those who served in the American militia\, were passionate Revolutionaries\, outright ambivalent about Independence\, or avid British Loyalists.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/forging-independence-building-a-nation/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Exhibit,Indigenous History,Women's History
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260803
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SUMMARY:The Revolutionary Journey of William Rotch Sr.
DESCRIPTION:A special exhibition of selections from the Historical Graphic Novel Quaker Whaler Traitor Spy! by Dr. Sarah Crabtree\, Illustrated by Melissa Philley. \nWilliam Rotch was one of the unluckiest men of the eighteenth century.  Accused of treason four times by three governments in two decades (1775 – 1795)\, he became a cautionary tale for any who dared dissent.  A member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)\, and thus a pacifist\, he vehemently opposed the wars for independence and empire during the late eighteenth century. But William Rotch was also one of the luckiest men of the eighteenth century.  Whaling was an exceptional industry in that the factory was a floating one.  Ships could be at sea for years at a time\, staffed with a motley crew\, frequenting ports the world over.  Rotch shrewdly used these factors to his advantage\, amassing a fortune by exploiting the very political fragmentation he so adamantly protested. Beginning with the Boston Tea Party\, the Rotches stretched the bounds of acceptable business practice by claiming residency – simultaneously – in three different countries.  This tactic landed Rotch in court almost as frequently as his antiwar stance\, but here too he won acquittal. \nSo was William Rotch a Quaker? A whaler? A traitor?  A spy?  This exhibit invites the viewer – you! – to decide which label best describes him.  Along the way\, we’ll revisit some famous (and infamous!) events and we’ll hear from a few characters you’ve definitely heard of and some maybe you haven’t.  What we hope is that you’ll agree his-story is a way of reapproaching how history is made – a story that is as much about who and what we remember as how and why we remember them.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-revolutionary-journey-of-william-rotch-sr/
LOCATION:The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum\, County Street 396\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T170000
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SUMMARY:Myth and Memory: Stories of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:𝘔𝘺𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘺: 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 brings together material from Historic New England’s vast permanent collection of objects and archival materials to explore the multifaceted history of the American Revolution as it played out in New England. These objects tell the stories of everyday people whose lives were linked by the shared experience of revolution. This exhibition engages with the memories and mythologies embedded in this collection\, calling attention to how we remember the American Revolution and reckon with its legacy. 𝘔𝘺𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘺 spotlights the deeply personal experiences of individuals\, families\, and communities caught up in extraordinary circumstances\, organized around the themes of Resistance\, Loyalty\, Liberty\, and Memory. This intimacy invites audiences to consider what it was like to live through these historic events and to contribute in small and not-so-small ways to the shaping of a new nation.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/myth-and-memory-stories-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Historic New England – Eustis Estate\, 1424 Canton Avenue\, Milton\, 02186\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T150000
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SUMMARY:Yarmouth in Revolution Exhibit : the Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum
DESCRIPTION:To mark the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution\, the Captain Bangs Hallet House Museum will present a special exhibition during the summer of 2026. “Yarmouth In Revolution” will look at what life was like for the townspeople living through the pivotal years of the American Revolution. We will focus attention on their daily lives: how did political and military events effect them and how did they manage to live ‘normal’ lives during this tumultuous time? What was life like in this village in the 1760s-1780s? \nDrawn from the collections of the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth as well as private lenders\, the exhibit will showcase a select number of artifacts associated with Yarmouth’s experiences during the Revolutionary War period. \nGuided tours are offered Thursday – Saturday at 11:00\, 12:00\, 1:00 and 2:00.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/yarmouth-in-revolution-exhibit-the-captain-bangs-hallet-house-museum/
LOCATION:Captain Bangs Hallet House & Museum\, Strawberry Lane 11\, Yarmouth\, Massachusetts\, 02675\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Historical Society of Old Yarmouth":MAILTO:info@hsoy.org
GEO:41.7048701;-70.2432182
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T170000
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SUMMARY:Remembering the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:How do we remember the American Revolution?\nIn honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, Heritage Museums & Gardens presents Remembering the Revolution\, a site-wide exhibition exploring what life was like for everyday New Englanders during America’s founding era.\nDrawing from Heritage’s collections\, the exhibition examines the experiences of Patriots\, Loyalists\, local Wampanoag soldiers\, pacifist Shaker communities\, and others whose stories are often overshadowed by famous battles and Founding Fathers.\nHighlights include silver crafted by Paul Revere\, nine military miniature regiments\, and a 24-square-foot diorama depicting the British surrender at the Battle of Yorktown. Throughout Heritage’s 100-acre campus\, visitors can also discover interpretive displays connecting the museum’s collections and landscapes to the Revolutionary period.\nIncluded with museum admission.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/remembering-the-revolution/
LOCATION:Heritage Museums & Gardens\, Grove Street 67\, Sandwich\, Massachusetts\, 02563\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Indigenous History,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T170000
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SUMMARY:Under Construction: America at 250
DESCRIPTION:DUXBURY\, MA — The Art Complex Museum (ACM) will open Under Construction: America at 250\, an outdoor juried sculpture exhibition\, on Sunday\, June 14\, 2026 — Flag Day — as part of the nation’s semiquincentennial celebration. The exhibition will remain on view through August 29\, 2027\, on the museum’s thirteen-acre campus at 189 Alden Street in Duxbury\, Massachusetts.\nOrganized by ACM Deputy Director and Contemporary Curator Craig Bloodgood\, Under Construction: America at 250 is nearly two years in the making and represents the largest exhibition Bloodgood has developed in his 28 years at the museum. Following an open call issued in fall 2025\, 16 projects were selected from artists working across sculpture\, installation\, textiles\, found materials\, and mixed media. Fourteen works will be installed across the museum campus; two additional works will be placed at nearby community sites — the Duxbury Rural and Historical Society and The Center — bringing the exhibition into the broader landscape of the town.\n“The title Under Construction speaks to the idea that America is still being shaped\,” said Bloodgood. “At 250 years\, the country is not finished\, and we wanted an exhibition that could hold both celebration and critique. Rather than presenting one answer\, we wanted the exhibition to open up many ways of thinking about America now.”\nThe works on view range from the pointed to the poetic. Michael Alfano’s Big Money examines finance’s role in American life; Gary Orlinsky’s Stress Test confronts the pressures facing democratic institutions; and Kasia Ozga’s We The People and Jackie Reeves’s To Uphold take up belonging\, identity\, and civic responsibility. Other works — including Josh Urso’s Reaping and Sowing and Andy Moerlein’s suspended stones — speak to cycles of damage\, renewal\, and possibility.\nBecause the exhibition is installed outdoors for over a year\, visitors can expect each visit to offer something new as the works change with the seasons. Several pieces invite direct participation\, making the experience interactive as well as contemplative.\n“Art has always been how communities make sense of who they are\,” said Peter A. Mello\, executive director of the Art Complex Museum. “This summer\, as our nation pauses to take stock of its story — its promise\, its struggles\, and its continuing work — the Art Complex is proud to provide a gathering place for that reflection.”
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/under-construction-america-at-250/
LOCATION:Art Complex Museum\, Alden Street 189\, Duxbury\, MA\, 02332\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270531
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SUMMARY:In Defense of our Just Rights & Liberties: Amherst in the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:This exhibit gives guests an opportunity to learn how the Revolutionary War played out in Amherst – directly from the voices of the residents who lived through it. Through primary source documents\, the exhibit brings visitors on a journey from the Declaration of Independence in Amherst to the stirrings of revolution and eventual outbreak of war.  \nIn Defense of our Just Rights and Liberties is made possible by support from the Amherst Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/in-defense-of-our-just-rights-liberties-amherst-in-the-revolution/
LOCATION:Amherst History Center\, 45 Boltwood Walk\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270704T170000
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SUMMARY:America at 250 at the MFA
DESCRIPTION:A silver bowl. 17-foot-wide painted room divider. A charismatic silversmith considering his craft. A towering mahogany desk and bookcase. Certain paintings\, sculptures\, decorative arts\, and works on paper from the MFA’s Art of the Americas art collection\, along with the artists who created them\, played a pivotal role in shaping the early history of the United States. Today\, as we approach 250 years since the country’s founding\, they likewise have a unique ability to recount and reflect that history while also inviting us to reconsider it. \nCoinciding with the 250th anniversary of American Independence\, the MFA is reimagining its 18th-century galleries on level one of the Art of the Americas Wing for the first time since they opened in 2010. The new display\, which opens in June 2026\, brings together works from across the Americas—integrating Native and non-native\, North\, South\, and Central American\, and Caribbean art—and explores how artists have contributed to\, or in some cases resisted\, ideas of nationhood and identity. Visitors can immerse themselves in a range of stories and experiences\, discovering the interconnectedness of the Americas and its history\, institutions\, and people. \nGilbert Stuart’s unfinished portrait of George Washington (1796)—the foundational image of the nation’s first president in the public imagination—offers viewers a prescient reminder that democracy is constant work in progress. An early piece of American protest art\, Paul Revere’s Sons of Liberty Bowl (1768) honors a group of Massachusetts rebels who paved the way for the Revolution. A ceramic jar (1857) by the enslaved potter and poet David Drake exemplifies literacy as an act of resistance in the decades before the Civil War. Thomas Sully drew on artistic traditions of heroism for The Passage of the Delaware (1819)\, which portrays George Washington in a dramatic scene of bravery. Meanwhile\, a recently acquired work by Alan Michelson\, a Mohawk member of Six Nations of the Grand River\, offers a contemporary critique of Washington\, who was known to the Mohawk Nation as “Town Destroyer.” These and the many other works on view reveal a past in dialogue with the present and propose endless possibilities for assessing history as we look ahead to the future.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/america-at-250-at-the-mfa/
LOCATION:Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston\, 465 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Exhibit,Indigenous History,Women's History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T170000
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SUMMARY:Songs of Liberty
DESCRIPTION:A 25-minute live performance explores how music carried revolutionary ideas through taverns\, homes\, and meetinghouses across New England—often faster and with greater impact than the written word. A cast of musicians\, joined by a Massachusetts Minuteman storyteller\, will perform songs from the Revolutionary era with a contemporary folk-rock twist\, highlighting enduring themes of liberty\, resistance\, and unity. The Songs of Liberty is produced in partnership with ClockJack Productions.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/songs-of-liberty/
LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,July 4th,Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260726T170000
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CREATED:20260618T204418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T204418Z
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SUMMARY:Voices of a Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Visitors will step into a rural Massachusetts community and meet six Revolutionary-era residents—a printer\, housemaid\, lawyer\, shopkeeper\, tavern keeper\, and farmer’s wife—each navigating the growing conflict in their own way. To make the experience even more immersive\, guests will have an opportunity to learn about a specific person and build their own character\, allowing them to move through the Village as active participants in the unfolding story and decide whether it is in their best interest to fight for independence or remain loyal to The British Crown. Voices of a Revolution is produced in partnership with ClockJack Productions.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/voices-of-a-revolution/
LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Sturbridge Village":MAILTO:kmorrill@osv.org
GEO:42.1040101;-72.0930962
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road Sturbridge MA 01566 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Old Sturbridge Village Road:geo:-72.0930962,42.1040101
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T140000
DTSTAMP:20260926T082057
CREATED:20260506T143629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T150022Z
UID:10010366-1783152000-1783173600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Aspirations of Ordinary People - Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective
DESCRIPTION:The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations.  Their records and artifacts\, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society\, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won\, hardships endured\, hometown and battleground heroes\, and the start of a long fight for liberty\, equality and justice. Their ideals and aspirations are the standards by which we measure our progress today.   \nCome discover the amazing stories brought to life at the North Andover Historical Society (NAHS) through REV250\, a series of programs and exhibits dedicated to the American Revolution.  \nThe exhibit will be open every week\, Tuesday through Saturday\, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Please check the website for more information.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-aspirations-of-ordinary-people-stories-of-the-american-revolution-from-a-local-perspective/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave.\, North Andover\, 01845\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="North Andover Historical Society":MAILTO:educator@northandoverhistoricalsociety.org
GEO:42.6849808;-71.1136771
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=North Andover Historical Society 800 Massachusetts Ave. North Andover 01845 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=800 Massachusetts Ave.:geo:-71.1136771,42.6849808
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T110000
DTSTAMP:20260926T082057
CREATED:20260421T205204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T205204Z
UID:10008440-1783155600-1783162800@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Fairhaven’s Revolutionary Fourth of July Parade & Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:This isn’t just any Fourth of July—2026 marks 250 years since the American Revolution ignited… and Fairhaven is marching straight into history. \nJoin us for a truly historic celebration as we honor America’s birthday and Fairhaven’s Revolutionary legacy with our annual Fourth of July Parade & Cannon Ceremony\, part of the statewide MA250 commemoration. \nPARADE DETAILS:\n⏰ Step-Off: 9:00 AM sharp\n📍 Route: March begins at Washington & Green Street and continues down Green Street to Fort Phoenix—the site of the first naval battle of the American Revolution.\n📍 Independence Day Ceremony: ~10:00 AM at Fort Phoenix\, complete with real cannon fire by the Fairhaven Village Militia.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/fairhavens-revolutionary-fourth-of-july-parade-ceremony/
LOCATION:Fort Phoenix\, Fairhaven\, Fort Street 3\, Fairhaven\, Massachusetts\, 02719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,July 4th,Outdoors,Parades
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fairhaven Village Militia":MAILTO:Wayne.Oliveira@Comcast.net
GEO:41.6253121;-70.9003654
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Fort Phoenix Fairhaven Fort Street 3 Fairhaven Massachusetts 02719 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Fort Street 3:geo:-70.9003654,41.6253121
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T220000
DTSTAMP:20260926T082057
CREATED:20260608T211939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T211939Z
UID:10013594-1783155600-1783202400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Freedom Rocks! Williamstown Fourth of July Celebration
DESCRIPTION:This year Williamstown celebrates on Friday AND Saturday (July 3 and 4). The fun kicks off Friday at Williamstown Historical Museum with family activities\, food\, exhibits\, and performances featuring Barrington Stage Company\, Green Mountain Boys family-friendly demos\, Berkshire Fife & Drum Corp\, Flatbed Jazz Band\, special tours\, and more. Continue across the road at Waubeeka Golf links for a Freedom Rocks! music concert with headliner Albert Cummings and special guest James Montgomery\, plus Karl Mullen & The Dublin Castle Express\, Wanda Houston\, and Latin GRAMMY–winning children’s artists and authors MISTER G and MISSUS G. \nSaturday’s events take place in downtown Williamstown and include morning yoga\, family activities\, the annual Hometown Parade and Free Community Hotdog Cookout\, Brass-O-Mania\, swimming\, the Founding Documents\, film\, and more. Celebrations conclude with glorious fireworks viewed from the Taconic golf course.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/freedom-rocks-williamstown-fourth-of-july-celebration/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Williamstown\, MA\, Williamstown\, Massachusetts\, 01267\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Parades,Reenactment
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GEO:42.6852841;-73.2529464
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T230000
DTSTAMP:20260926T082057
CREATED:20260616T211423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T211423Z
UID:10014092-1783155600-1783206000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:250 Years of Freedom & Beyond–4th of July Parade\, Concert & Fireworks (Plymouth)
DESCRIPTION:Plymouth’s Annual 4th of July parade’s theme for 2026 is 250 Years & Beyond to celebrate our country’s birth. The day begins with the parade starting from Mayflower Business Park in North Plymouth to Plymouth Rock\, with an Patriotic evening concert with the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra and finishing with fireworks over Plymouth harbor at dusk. \n9am: Parade begins from Mayflower Business Park – 428 Court Street\, continuing along Court St and Main St to Water Street.\n7:30pm: Plymouth Philharmonic Concert at DCR Pilgrim Memorial State Park – Plan to arrive at least 1 hour before the concert begins in order to find a parking spot and walk to the state park.\n9:15: Fireworks begin at Dusk. There are several viewing spots available throughout town in addition to DCR Pilgrim Memorial State Park\, including Burial Hill and Nelson Park.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/250-years-of-freedom-fireworks-plymouth/
LOCATION:Plymouth MA Downtown Waterfront Area\, Court Street\, Plymouth\, MA\, 02360\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Parades
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ORGANIZER;CN="July 4 Plymouth%2C Inc.":MAILTO:july4plymouth1620@gmail.com
GEO:41.9696016;-70.6799684
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Plymouth MA Downtown Waterfront Area Court Street Plymouth MA 02360 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Court Street:geo:-70.6799684,41.9696016
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260926T082057
CREATED:20260617T182042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T182042Z
UID:10013721-1783157400-1783184400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Independence Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebration of Independence Day! Experience fife and drum music\, cannon demonstrations (weather permitting)\, performances\, and a parade. Make a tri-corner hat\, hear special readings of poetry and the Declaration of Independence\, play games\, marvel at the work of our skilled artisans and tradespeople\, and more! Also\, be sure to visit the Richardson House\, where our costumed historians are reproducing a unique thirteen-star flag based on a c. 1820 artifact in the OSV Museum Collection. Check back closer to the event for a schedule of activities. \nDuring Independence Celebration\, the Village will host a Citizen Naturalization Ceremony. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will present candidates to the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts\, and they will pledge their Oath of Allegiance to the United States for the very first time.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/independence-celebration/
LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Parades,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Sturbridge Village":MAILTO:kmorrill@osv.org
GEO:42.1040101;-72.0930962
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road Sturbridge MA 01566 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Old Sturbridge Village Road:geo:-72.0930962,42.1040101
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260926T082057
CREATED:20260224T201048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T201048Z
UID:10006420-1783159200-1783184400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement
DESCRIPTION:Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House\, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society\, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 and 1776—a moment defined by uncertainty\, debate\, and decisions that would reshape the world.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-road-to-revolution-massachusetts-and-the-independence-movement/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Old State House\, 206 Washington St\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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GEO:42.3587231;-71.0574847
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Old State House 206 Washington St Boston MA 02109 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=206 Washington St:geo:-71.0574847,42.3587231
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T180000
DTSTAMP:20260926T082057
CREATED:20260409T212114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T212114Z
UID:10008023-1783159200-1783188000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Patriots of Color Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Patriots of Color\, a new exhibit in the Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors\, sheds light on the overlooked histories of Black\, Native\, and multiracial men and women who fought\, labored\, and led in the struggle for American independence across all thirteen colonies. Through documents\, personal narratives\, and digital interactives\, the exhibition uncovers the courage and resilience of those whose contributions helped shape a new nation\, even as they continued to confront inequality and enslavement. \nBridging past and present\, Patriots of Color highlights the voices of descendants who are reclaiming these stories today—connecting revolutionary ideals of freedom and justice to the ongoing pursuit of equality in America. \nEntrance to the exhibit is included in admission to the Family Heritage Experience and can be purchased either in person or online.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/patriots-of-color-exhibition/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Family Heritage Experience\, Newbury Street 97\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Exhibit,Indigenous History
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ORGANIZER;CN="American Ancestors":MAILTO:Advancement@americanancestors.org
GEO:42.351814;-71.0752073
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Family Heritage Experience Newbury Street 97 Boston Massachusetts 02116 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Newbury Street 97:geo:-71.0752073,42.351814
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T180000
DTSTAMP:20260926T082057
CREATED:20260623T140657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T140657Z
UID:10014465-1783159200-1783188000@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:July 4th Celebration at Old North Church
DESCRIPTION:If you will be in the Boston area for July 4\, we hope you’ll join us for our annual Independence Day celebration! Throughout the day\, there will be dramatic readings of the Declaration of Independence in the sanctuary\, complete with booing and hissing at the mention of the king. \nIn our courtyard\, the delightful musical duo Tripp and Toddy will entertain visitors with period music and stage a “duel to the death.” We will also offer guided tours of Old North’s crypt\, where 1\,100 people were laid to rest\, and bell ringing chamber\, where Paul Revere rang bells as a teenager.  \nSchedule of Events \nReadings of the Declaration of Independence: 11:00am\, 1:30pm\, 3:00pm \nMusic and Fun with Tripp and Toddy: 12:00pm\, 2:30pm\, 4:30pm \nCrypt Tours: 10:30am\, 11:00am\, 11:30am\, 12:00pm\, 1:00pm\, 1:30pm\, 2:00pm\, 2:30pm\, 3:00pm\, 3:30pm\, 4:00pm\, 4:30pm\, 5:00pm\, 5:30pm \nBell Chamber Tours: 10:30am\, 11:30am\, 1:30pm\, 2:30pm\, 3:30pm\, 4:30pm\, 5:30pm \nInstead of our regular ticket options\, we are offering a July 4th Pass that includes a self-guided tour of our beautiful sanctuary\, our award-winning history exhibit\, our fun family scavenger hunt\, dramatic readings of the Declaration of Independence\, and performances by Tripp and Toddy. The July 4th Pass is available online now. \nAdd-on tours of the crypt and bell chamber will be available for purchase on site on Independence Day.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/july-4th-celebration-at-old-north-church/
LOCATION:Old North Church\, Salem Street 193\, Boston\, MA\, 02113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,July 4th,Tours
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T121500
DTSTAMP:20260926T082057
CREATED:20260624T144414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T144414Z
UID:10014472-1783161000-1783167300@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence (Danvers)
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to read a part in this year’s Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence\, the document that led to the formation of these United States. Please arrive at the Rotary Pavilion at the Peabody Institute Library of Danvers by 10:30 if you wish to participate. Reading begins at 11:00 a.m.  Sponsored by Danvers 250 Committee.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/public-reading-of-the-declaration-of-independence-danvers/
LOCATION:Peabody Institute Library of Danvers\, Rotary Pavilion\, Sylvan Street 15\, Middleton\, MA\, 01949\, United States
CATEGORIES:July 4th
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GEO:42.5616255;-70.9409616
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Peabody Institute Library of Danvers Rotary Pavilion Sylvan Street 15 Middleton MA 01949 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Sylvan Street 15:geo:-70.9409616,42.5616255
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T123000
DTSTAMP:20260926T082057
CREATED:20260310T170113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T170113Z
UID:10007205-1783162800-1783168200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Revolution 250 Salem Tour
DESCRIPTION:Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials\, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem\, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) who were the most successful against the British Navy and British military governor General Thomas Gage encountered some of his biggest challenges to his authority in Salem.\nWe always say that without Salem\, the United States may not be the same United States we know today.\nCome to Salem as part of the Rev250 Celebration and learn the incredible role our patriots played in the start of our country.\nhttps://www.salemhistoricaltours.com/revolution-250-tour
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/revolution-250-salem-tour/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Salem Historical Tours\, Central Street 8\, Salem\, Massachusetts\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Historical Tours":MAILTO:thesalemhistoricaltours@gmail.com
GEO:42.5214701;-70.893872
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Salem Historical Tours Central Street 8 Salem Massachusetts 01970 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Central Street 8:geo:-70.893872,42.5214701
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T150000
DTSTAMP:20260926T082057
CREATED:20260505T143657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T143657Z
UID:10010312-1783162800-1783177200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:United States Semiquincentennial Observance & Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime event as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. \n• Community picnic – BYOB (Bring Your Own Basket)\n• Reading of the Declaration of Independence\n• Archeological dig at the Thomas Smith House\n• Dedication of time capsule\n• Bell ringing at 2 pm – BYOB (Bring Your Own Bell)\n• Encampment\, musket drills\, and living history  demonstrations of eighteenth century home and work life by 25th Continental Regiment and Green Valley Homestead   \nThe c. 1757 Thomas Smith House and 1920 Delmore Hawthorne Garage will also be open for tours.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/united-states-semiquincentennial-observance-celebration/
LOCATION:Thomas Smith House\, North West Street 251\, Agawam\, Massachusetts\, 01030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,July 4th,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Agawam Historical Association":MAILTO:1855@agawamhistory.org
GEO:42.0744086;-72.6946647
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Thomas Smith House North West Street 251 Agawam Massachusetts 01030 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=North West Street 251:geo:-72.6946647,42.0744086
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T163000
DTSTAMP:20260926T082057
CREATED:20260407T163129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T163129Z
UID:10007751-1783164600-1783182600@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State
DESCRIPTION:We are proud to introduce our most ambitious exhibit ever\, titled “Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State\,” made possible by a grant from Massachusetts 250 and the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT). Through rare artifacts\, photographs\, and documents\, this exhibit will tell the story of Massachusetts brewers from the Pilgrims to the present. This exhibit will be held in a rebuilt Revolutionary era tavern and tickets will be $5. Come see it starting May 30th at 107 Old Main Street in Deerfield at the Indian House Memorial.\nNo state has been more impacted by brewing than Massachusetts. But this story hasn’t been told in one place\, until now. “Brewing Massachusetts” will be open during the 250th anniversary of 1776\, a landmark nationwide event that will shine a spotlight on American history. We want to incorporate the entire state in our celebration of the History of Brewing\, and what better way than to include all of Massachusetts.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/brewing-massachusetts-how-beer-shaped-the-bay-state/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Indian House Memorial\, Old Main Street 107\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culinary,Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Memorial Hall Museum":MAILTO:mhm@deerfieldmuseum.org
GEO:42.5494448;-72.6040326
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Indian House Memorial Old Main Street 107 Deerfield MA 01342 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Old Main Street 107:geo:-72.6040326,42.5494448
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T123000
DTSTAMP:20260926T082057
CREATED:20260701T152316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T152316Z
UID:10014519-1783166400-1783168200@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Community Reading of the Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:The Amherst Historical Society will be presenting a communal reading of the Declaration of Independence at noon on Saturday\, July 4th from the steps of the Amherst Town Hall.  The event will be marked by the ringing of church bells throughout the town at noon\, followed by a summoning of the community to Town Hall by the blowing of a conch shell.  Historically\, a conch shell was used to call the residents of Amherst to gather to conduct town business.  The Historical Society has several examples of conchs used by town officials over the years\, including the original dating back to the 18th century.  The conch to be used was purchased for the event and is not historic.    \nMembers of the Town Council will present a proclamation and after that\, Representative Mindy Domb will begin the reading with the Preamble.  The public is invited to join in following the opening statements\, particularly with the section that begins\, “We hold these truths…”   Individual readers from the community will be reading in turn the rest of the document.  The event will conclude with a non-denominational benediction from Father Valentine Nworah of the Newman Center and close with a musical offering.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/community-reading-of-the-declaration-of-independence/
LOCATION:Amherst Town Hall\, 4 Boltwood Avenue\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,July 4th,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amherst Historical Society":MAILTO:info@amhersthistory.org
GEO:42.3754681;-72.5187218
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Amherst Town Hall 4 Boltwood Avenue Amherst MA 01002 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=4 Boltwood Avenue:geo:-72.5187218,42.3754681
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260926T082057
CREATED:20260529T165852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T165852Z
UID:10010923-1783179000-1783184400@massachusetts250.org
SUMMARY:Boston: Harbor History Waterfront Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Boston Harbor has undergone significant transformation over four centuries. Experience Boston’s rich maritime heritage and contemporary vibrancy on a 1.5-hour stroll along the Boston Harborwalk\, led by an expert local guide. The tour begins at the Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center on the Rose Kennedy Greenway—site of the “Big Dig”—and concludes at Fan Pier in the dynamic Seaport district\, offering exceptional views throughout. \nThis small group walking tour explores the evolution of Boston’s waterfront\, from its origins as a colonial port in the British Empire; through its development as a major center for shipping\, fishing\, and global trade; to its rebirth as a hub for modern commerce\, tourism\, and recreation. As you venture through the heart of the Boston Harborwalk\, gain insight into the city’s significant efforts to expand and revitalize its waterfront infrastructure\, greenspace\, and public access. \nHub Town Tours delivers a compelling introduction to Boston’s identity as America’s “city by the sea.” Hear engaging stories as you pass historic landmarks and architectural highlights\, illustrating the remarkable shoreline transformation from an industrial area and “dirty water” dumping ground to a vibrant public space beside one of the cleanest harbors in the United States.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/boston-harbor-history-waterfront-walking-tour/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center\, Atlantic Avenue 191 W\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,July 4th,Outdoors,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hub Town Tours":MAILTO:help@hubtowntours.com
GEO:42.360126;-71.0523586
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T203000
DTSTAMP:20260926T082057
CREATED:20260630T144934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T165109Z
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SUMMARY:Declaring Independence Then & Now
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. Across the colonies\, and particularly in Massachusetts\, towns debated what freedom meant to them\, and grappled with the grievances aired in the official Declaration. What did the words in the final document mean to them? Costumed re-enactors will bring life to the words of the past\, with narration by former State Representative Jay Kaufman. Rounding out our evening will be a performance by the Lexington Historical Society Colonial Singers. Some of our favorite tunes from the 18th century were highly political\, and many of them were also taken from popular English military music!  \nWe hope you join us for this all-ages introduction to our founding document and its legacy.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/declaring-independence-then-now-2/
LOCATION:Lexington Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,July 4th
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:marketing@lexingtonhistory.org
GEO:42.4485967;-71.227977
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lexington Depot 13 Depot Square Lexington 02420 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=13 Depot Square:geo:-71.227977,42.4485967
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