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  • “Earthworks: Evolution” Ceramics Biennial

    The Umbrella Arts Center 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, United States

    The Umbrella Arts Center of Concord, MA presents its second Ceramics Biennial Exhibition, “Earthworks: Evolution”, a regional show celebrating the depth of history, tradition, and cultural expression in contemporary ceramics, and the ways in which artists continue to expand the field through innovation and reinterpretation.  Admission is free and the Allie Kussin Gallery is open […]

  • Art of Life, Art for Life

    LexArt 130 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA, United States

    May 30 to July 3, 2026 Exhibit hours: 11-5pm Tue-Sun Reception: June 7 2-4pm Art of Life, Art for Life  a special exhibit honoring LexArt member and life-long Lexingtonian Wilda Ward on the occasion of her 100th birthday. This show celebrates the enduring relationship between art and life, drawing inspiration from themes that embody Wilda’s […]

    Free
  • Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Groton, MA

    Old Groton Meetinghouse 1 Powderhouse Road, Groton, MA, United States

    Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 27 at 2:00 PM, when the Groton History Center presents Declaring Independence: Then & Now at the Old Groton Meetinghouse (1 Powderhouse Road), built in 1755. This iconic landmark provides a fitting backdrop for an exploration of independence and interdependence. Declaring Independence: Then & Now brings to life the […]

    Free
  • 1776 and Beyond

    Recurring
    Medford Historical Society Museum 10 Governors Avenue, Medford, MA, United States

      https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/REV-STORIES_logo-mark_square.png This event explores our region's revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom's Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation's semiquincentennial anniversary.

    Free
  • Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Ashburnham, MA

    Meeting House Museum 79 Main Street, Ashburnham, United States

    Visit the 1791 Meeting House Museum (79 Main Street) on Sunday, June 28 at 2:00 PM for a thought-provoking performance hosted by the Ashburnham Historical Society. Built atop historic Meeting House Hill, the town’s second meeting house was relocated to its current location in 1836 and has served as home to the Society since 1964. Declaring Independence: Then […]

    Free
  • Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Lexington, MA

    Lexington Depot 13 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, United States

    Celebrate Independence Day on Saturday, July 4 at 7:00 PM with Lexington History Museums at the Lexington Depot (13 Depot Square). This special event offers a moment of reflection and renewal on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in a community central to the Revolutionary story. The program will conclude […]

    Free
  • 1776 and Beyond

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    Medford Historical Society Museum 10 Governors Avenue, Medford, MA, United States

      https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/REV-STORIES_logo-mark_square.png This event explores our region's revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom's Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation's semiquincentennial anniversary.

    Free
  • Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Concord, MA

    First Parish in Concord 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, United States

    Mark your calendar for Saturday, July 11 at 1:00 PM, when the Wright Tavern presents Declaring Independence: Then & Now at First Parish in Concord (20 Lexington Road). Additional details forthcoming. Declaring Independence: Then & Now brings to life the Declaration of Independence as a forum for civic dialogue and engagement through a forty-minute performance […]

    Free
  • 1776 and Beyond

    Recurring
    Medford Historical Society Museum 10 Governors Avenue, Medford, MA, United States

      https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/REV-STORIES_logo-mark_square.png This event explores our region's revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom's Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation's semiquincentennial anniversary.

    Free
  • Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Westford, MA

    Westford Historical Society & Museum 2 Boston Road, Westford, MA, United States

    The 2026 series will end on Sunday, July 12 at 1:30 PM at the Westford Museum (2 Boston Road), located within the original 1794 Westford Academy building. Enjoy an engaging performance hosted by the Westford Historical Society, followed by spirited period music provided by the Prescott Battalion Fife and Drum Corps. Declaring Independence: Then & […]

    Free