Robert Treat Paine Talk with Paul Przybyla

Did you know? Someone with ties to Shirley signed the Declaration of Independence and became the first Attorney General of Massachusetts. Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary by exploring the life, legacy, […]

Paul Revere & Friends

Join ventriloquist Kevin Driscoll as he portrays Paul Revere with his puppets. There is no historical proof that Paul Revere actually had a talking dog, but if he did…. it […]

The Life and Times of Paul Revere

Join Kevin Driscoll as he portrays Paul Revere in honor of America’s 250th Birthday. This program is funded by the Shirley Cultural Council.

Sharing the Spirit of America in Boxford

On July 8, 2026, Boxford will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the first public readings of the Declaration of Independence. Please join us for an evening of history, music, and […]

Boxford Celebrates 250!

On July 8, 2026, Boxford will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the first public readings of the Declaration of Independence. Please join us for an evening of history, music, and […]

Finding Your Revolutionary War Ancestors

Join the Agawam Public Library for an evening of digging for your roots as Genealogist Dave Robison shows us how research our Revolutionary War relatives. In this semiquincentennial year of […]

Songs of Liberty

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 […]

Family-Friendly Movie Night in the Park.

Family-Friendly Movie Night in the Park. Join us for a delightful movie night in the park following the 250th celebration! This event is free for the community, and we invite […]

Chicopee’s 250th Celebartion

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of our nation! Featuring food trucks, live music, craft vendors, and a family movie, it promises to be an extraordinary evening.