Arlington 250: Samuel Whittemore Day

Whittemore Park Massachusetts Avenue 611, Arlington, MA, United States

Join us for a special ceremony commemorating Samuel Whittemore. Learn the story of Whittemore’s courageous acts on April 19, 1775 as the oldest known combatant in the entire Revolutionary War! Remarks at his monument in Whittemore Park will be followed by an open house and refreshments in the Dallin Museum and Cutter Gallery. This program […]

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Arlington 250: Tidy the Town

Town of Arlington, MA Massachusetts Avenue 730, Arlington, MA, United States

Tidy the Town for the 250th Join the Arlington Tourism and Economic Development Committee and the community as we prepare the Town for the Semiquincentennial. This moving battle down current day Massachusetts Avenue will commemorate the beginning of America’s fight for Independence. Join the Arlington Tourism and Economic Development Committee to help clean up the […]

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Arlington 250 Kickoff Party at the Capitol Theater

Capitol Theatre Massachusetts Avenue 204, Arlington, Massachusetts, United States

Arlington 250 Kickoff Party at the Capitol A day of family fun, history, and entertainment in celebration of the American Revolution In honor of Arlington's rich historical significance and its pivotal role in the American Revolution, join us for a day filled with family-friendly activities and entertainment. This festive and free event will take place […]

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Pedestals and Poetry

Robbins Library Massachusetts Avenue 700, Arlington, Massachusetts, United States

Poets will present their works inspired by artist Chris Frost’s "Unseen/Unforgotten: A Remembrance of Menotomy’s Everyday Defenders, 1775," an art installation that commemorates the 250 anniversary of the American Revolution in Arlington. Attendees will visit the pedestals at the library and hear artist Chris Frost speak about the project. Featured poets include: John Burt Geoffrey […]

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Arlington250 Reading: Declaration of Independence

Jason Russell House 7 Jason Street, Arlington, MA, United States

Join Arlington’s State Rep. Sean Garballey co-chair of the Special Commission on 250th Anniversary Celebration of the American Revolution, and members of Arlington Historical Society and Arlington 250 for a reading of the Declaration of Independence as it arrives in “old Menotomy”. The faithful replicas of Ezekiel Russell’s 1776 Declaration were faithfully hand-printed by Gary […]

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