BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Freedom's Way National Heritage Area - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Freedom's Way National Heritage Area X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://freedomsway.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Freedom's Way National Heritage Area REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260429T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260628T210000 DTSTAMP:20260604T214740 CREATED:20260427T183235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T151529Z UID:36640-1777453200-1782680400@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:"Earthworks: Evolution" Ceramics Biennial DESCRIPTION: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.  \nAdmission is free and the Allie Kussin Gallery is open to all. The works in this exhibition will be available for purchase via ArtCloud.com after the opening reception; for earlier inquiries\, please reach out to Julia@TheUmbrellaArts.org. \nExhibition Dates: April 29 – June 28\, 2026 \nOpening Reception: April 29\, 6:00 – 8:00 PM (RSVP requested) \nForm and Narrative on Elegantly Embossed Ceramics with Juror and Visiting Artist Lisa Orr: Workshop ($70) – REGISTER HERE | Artist’s Talk (Free) – RSVP requested \nJUROR: Lisa Orr has been a studio potter for over 40 years. After completing an MFA at the NYSCC Alfred in 1992\, she received a Fulbright\, an MAAA/NEA and other grants to research ceramics and create films. Her work has been placed in numerous public and private collections. Currently refining an accessible smokeless wood kiln\, she also teaches\, lectures\, and shows nationally and internationally. Orr’s ceramics lushly blend historical\, functional roots with organic\, fluid forms that embrace gentle asymmetry. Inspired by nature and intuition\, her richly textured and colorfully glazed slip-cast surfaces evoke birds on the wing\, coral reefs\, and blooming flowers\, resulting in work that’s vibrant\, emotional\, and assured. \nFEATURED ARTISTS: Alice Abrams • Jack Abramson • Chris Archer • Ben Babcock • Becky Bailey • Sasha M Bergmann • Heather Binder • Josephine Burr • Bob Callahan • Loring Cheney • Claire Corey • Julie Cunningham • Holly Curcio • Christine DeGennaro • Natasha Dikareva • Helen Duncan • Larry W Elardo • Katie Fee • Debra Fleury • Molly Frantz • Leslie Fry • Fionnuala Hart Gerrity • Pam Golden • Joan Hilton • Alexandra Hogan Kosciak • Lindsey McFarland Howarth • Tom Hubbard • Kyle Johns • Hillary Ellen Kane • Grace Kerr • Yeonsoo Kim • Lucien Koonce • Gwendolyn Lanier • Jaeok Lee • Warren Mather • Jennifer McCandless • Eliane Medina • Donna Namnoum • Elizabeth Ocean • Shyanne Ogilvie • Linnea Pappas-Byers • Jenny Peace • Julie Peck • Ingrid Raab • Andrew Robinson (boats by drew) • Ellen Schön • Kimberly Scott • Corran Shrimpton • Anne Thiam • Joan Zagrobelny URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/earthworks-evolution-ceramics-biennial/ LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/EarthworksEvolution-New-Imagery-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260530T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260703T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T214740 CREATED:20260430T150931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T150931Z UID:37092-1780138800-1783098000@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Art of Life\, Art for Life DESCRIPTION:May 30 to July 3\, 2026 \nExhibit hours: 11-5pm Tue-Sun \nReception: June 7 2-4pm \nArt 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 passionate engagement with creativity and community. The show will showcase one or more of the following themes: \n• The creation of art as a means to remain youthful\, vibrant\, and actively engaged with the world and those around us. \n• The sharing of art as a communal experience\, fostering connection and understanding among individuals and groups. \n• Integrating art and craft into daily living as a source of enrichment and inspiration. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/art-of-life-art-for-life/ LOCATION:LexArt\, 130 Waltham Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibits ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/fe58f6_6c2f3abd618e4f4a89a2377051016607mv2.png ORGANIZER;CN="LexArt":MAILTO:info@lexart.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260606T163000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260606T190000 DTSTAMP:20260604T214740 CREATED:20260529T144515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T144515Z UID:37939-1780763400-1780772400@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Colonial Whiskey Tasting at Jones Tavern DESCRIPTION:A unique opportunity to sample and learn about the authentic drinks that would have been served at establishments such as Samuel Jones’s longtime tavern in South Acton. \nMaster of Ceremonies Steve Trimble will lead the presentation in the original 1750 Jones taproom and dining room\, and serve samples of regional beverages of the times.  Topics will include an introduction to the role of taverns in the community\, the evolution of bourbon from rye to corn\, and the popularity of “punch”. \nHors d’oeuvres of the period will be served.  Period attire is encouraged!  Tickets $50; registration required.  RSVP at www.ironworkfarm.org. \nFree parking on site or on nearby MBTA lots. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/colonial-whiskey-tasting-at-jones-tavern/ LOCATION:Jones Tavern\, 5 High Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jones-Tavern_view-to-NW.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260607T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260607T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T214740 CREATED:20240425T200308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T162822Z UID:37030-1780837200-1780848000@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:1776 and Beyond DESCRIPTION:  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/1776-and-beyond/2026-06-07/ LOCATION:Medford Historical Society Museum\, 10 Governors Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Exhibits,Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/medford-historical-society_logo-2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Medford Historical Society & Museum":MAILTO:medfordhistorical02155@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260610T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260610T203000 DTSTAMP:20260604T214740 CREATED:20260504T154808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T154808Z UID:37266-1781118000-1781123400@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Pedestals and Poetry DESCRIPTION: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 in Robbins Memorial Garden and hear artist Chris Frost speak about the project. \nFeatured poets include:\nJohn Burt\nGeoffrey Brahmer\nJean Flanagan\nSusan Lloyd McGarry\nJo Pitkin\nSteven Ratiner\nTeresa Cader\, Arlington Poet Laureate\nHannah Baker-Siroty\nDeanna Witter\nFred Marchant \n(Rain location: Robbins Library Community Room) \n“Unseen/Unforgotten” was commissioned by ArtsArlington and curated by Cecily Miller as part of Arlington’s commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/pedestals-and-poetry/ LOCATION:Robbins Library\, 700 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Performances,Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Frost-Pedestal-Cropped.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Arlington Commission for Arts &%3B Culture":MAILTO:info@artsarlington.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T214740 CREATED:20260403T182333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T182514Z UID:36052-1781348400-1781355600@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Fitchburg\, MA DESCRIPTION:Kick off the weekend on Saturday\, June 13 at 11:00 AM with the Fitchburg Historical Society and Three Pyramids at the Adrian L. Ford Center for Change (18 Fairmount Street). Presented in collaboration with The Openest Mic and Stratton Players\, this performance blends history and contemporary expression. Stay afterward for an open poetry\, music\, and story-sharing session with local participants. \nDeclaring Independence: Then & Now brings to life the Declaration of Independence as a forum for civic dialogue and engagement through a forty-minute performance and ensuing moderated community conversation. The script\, written by public historian Mary B. Fuhrer\, utilizes primary source material researched by citizen historians to reveal how individuals within Massachusetts towns debated and responded to the question of independence in the spring and summer of 1776\, followed by an annotated reading of the Declaration itself. \nIn commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, 15 community-hosted performances are scheduled across the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area during the spring and summer of 2026. Find a performance near you! \nDeclaring Independence: Then & Now is supported\, in part\, by the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/declaring-independence-fitchburg/ LOCATION:Adrian L. Ford Center for Change\, 18 Fairmount Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States CATEGORIES:Declaring Independence: Then & Now,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DI-2026_Stacked-Logo-for-Events.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Fitchburg Historical Society":MAILTO:welcome@fitchburghistoricalsociety.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T111500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T121500 DTSTAMP:20260604T214740 CREATED:20260403T183416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T183416Z UID:36057-1781349300-1781352900@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Woburn\, MA DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Flag Day in Woburn on Saturday\, June 13! Gather at 10:30 AM on Main Street\, at the original site of the Fowle Tavern\, the meeting place of the Woburn Militia\, and enjoy fife and drum music while following the reenactors to Woburn City Hall. Or meet there on the steps\, at 11:15 AM\, when the Woburn Historical Society and the Woburn 250th Celebration Committee will host a performance of Declaring Independence: Then & Now. Take a short walk across the street to the Woburn Public Library to view an original copy of the Declaration of Independence—one of only twenty surviving copies of its type. The document will be on display from 10 AM to 4:30 PM. \nDeclaring Independence: Then & Now brings to life the Declaration of Independence as a forum for civic dialogue and engagement through a forty-minute performance and ensuing moderated community conversation. The script\, written by public historian Mary B. Fuhrer\, utilizes primary source material researched by citizen historians to reveal how individuals within Massachusetts towns debated and responded to the question of independence in the spring and summer of 1776\, followed by an annotated reading of the Declaration itself. \nIn commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, 15 community-hosted performances are scheduled across the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area during the spring and summer of 2026. Find a performance near you! \nDeclaring Independence: Then & Now is supported\, in part\, by the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/declaring-independence-woburn/ LOCATION:Woburn City Hall\, 10 Common Street\, Woburn\, 01801\, United States CATEGORIES:Declaring Independence: Then & Now,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DI-2026_Stacked-Logo-for-Events.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Woburn Historical Society":MAILTO:Info@WoburnHistoricalSociety.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T150000 DTSTAMP:20260604T214740 CREATED:20260403T183811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T183811Z UID:36060-1781359200-1781362800@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Ashby\, MA DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 13 at 2:00 PM\, the Ashby Historical Society will host Declaring Independence: Then & Now at the Ashby Congregational Church (21 New Ipswich Road) off the historic town common. Experience a thought-provoking performance in an intimate setting that invites reflection on independence\, community\, and shared responsibility. \nDeclaring Independence: Then & Now brings to life the Declaration of Independence as a forum for civic dialogue and engagement through a forty-minute performance and ensuing moderated community conversation. The script\, written by public historian Mary B. Fuhrer\, utilizes primary source material researched by citizen historians to reveal how individuals within Massachusetts towns debated and responded to the question of independence in the spring and summer of 1776\, followed by an annotated reading of the Declaration itself. \nIn commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, 15 community-hosted performances are scheduled across the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area during the spring and summer of 2026. Find a performance near you! \nDeclaring Independence: Then & Now is supported\, in part\, by the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/declaring-independence-ashby/ LOCATION:Ashby Congregational Church\, 21 New Ipswich Road\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States CATEGORIES:Declaring Independence: Then & Now,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DI-2026_Stacked-Logo-for-Events.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260614T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260614T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T214740 CREATED:20240425T200308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T162822Z UID:37031-1781442000-1781452800@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:1776 and Beyond DESCRIPTION:  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/1776-and-beyond/2026-06-14/ LOCATION:Medford Historical Society Museum\, 10 Governors Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Exhibits,Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/medford-historical-society_logo-2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Medford Historical Society & Museum":MAILTO:medfordhistorical02155@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260614T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260614T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T214740 CREATED:20260403T185443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T185443Z UID:36066-1781445600-1781452800@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Harvard\, MA DESCRIPTION:The Harvard Historical Society will host a compelling performance of Declaring Independence: Then & Now on Sunday\, June 14 at 2:00 PM at the 1871 Harvard Town Hall Upper Level (13 Ayer Road). In this historic space\, attendees are invited to consider the local dimensions of a national story. \nDeclaring Independence: Then & Now brings to life the Declaration of Independence as a forum for civic dialogue and engagement through a forty-minute performance and ensuing moderated community conversation. The script\, written by public historian Mary B. Fuhrer\, utilizes primary source material researched by citizen historians to reveal how individuals within Massachusetts towns debated and responded to the question of independence in the spring and summer of 1776\, followed by an annotated reading of the Declaration itself. \nIn commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, 15 community-hosted performances are scheduled across the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area during the spring and summer of 2026. Find a performance near you! \nDeclaring Independence: Then & Now is supported\, in part\, by the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/declaring-independence-harvard/ LOCATION:Harvard Town Hall\, 13 Ayer Road\, Harvard\, 01451\, United States CATEGORIES:Declaring Independence: Then & Now,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DI-2026_Stacked-Logo-for-Events.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260614T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260614T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T214740 CREATED:20260403T185940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T190433Z UID:36071-1781445600-1781452800@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Hudson\, MA DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, June 14 at 2:00 PM\, join the Hudson Historical Society and members of the community at the Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson (80 Main Street) for an engaging afternoon program that connects historic ideals with present-day civic life. The Unitarian Church was the site of Hudson’s first Town Meeting in 1866\, and where many other important meetings and events took place over the years. Join us for the event and for refreshments as we consider the impact of the Declaration of Independence! \nDeclaring Independence: Then & Now brings to life the Declaration of Independence as a forum for civic dialogue and engagement through a forty-minute performance and ensuing moderated community conversation. The script\, written by public historian Mary B. Fuhrer\, utilizes primary source material researched by citizen historians to reveal how individuals within Massachusetts towns debated and responded to the question of independence in the spring and summer of 1776\, followed by an annotated reading of the Declaration itself. \nIn commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, 15 community-hosted performances are scheduled across the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area during the spring and summer of 2026. Find a performance near you! \nDeclaring Independence: Then & Now is supported\, in part\, by the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/declaring-independence-hudson/ LOCATION:Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson\, 80 Main Street\, Hudson\, MA\, 01749\, United States CATEGORIES:Declaring Independence: Then & Now,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DI-2026_Stacked-Logo-for-Events.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260614T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260614T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T214740 CREATED:20260403T184204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T184204Z UID:36063-1781445600-1781456400@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Acton\, MA DESCRIPTION:Gather at Acton Congregational Church (12 Concord Road)—across the road from the towering Isaac Davis Monument—on Sunday\, June 14 from 2:00-5:00 PM for a performance hosted by Acton 250. A facilitated community conversation and snacks will follow\, creating space for dialogue and shared insight. \nDeclaring Independence: Then & Now brings to life the Declaration of Independence as a forum for civic dialogue and engagement through a forty-minute performance and ensuing moderated community conversation. The script\, written by public historian Mary B. Fuhrer\, utilizes primary source material researched by citizen historians to reveal how individuals within Massachusetts towns debated and responded to the question of independence in the spring and summer of 1776\, followed by an annotated reading of the Declaration itself. \nIn commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, 15 community-hosted performances are scheduled across the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area during the spring and summer of 2026. Find a performance near you! \nDeclaring Independence: Then & Now is supported\, in part\, by the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/declaring-independence-acton/ LOCATION:Acton Congregational Church\, 12 Concord Rd\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Declaring Independence: Then & Now,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DI-2026_Stacked-Logo-for-Events.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T193000 DTSTAMP:20260604T214740 CREATED:20260505T142428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T142428Z UID:37368-1781807400-1781811000@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Rice Family During the Revolution DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Sudbury History Center and Museum for a fascinating lecture by Jane H. Sciacca on the Rice Family During the Revolution on the occasion of the 70th Anniversary Annual Meeting of the Sudbury Historical Society (SHS)! \nThe events leading up to and finally culminating in the American Revolution were turbulent ones for the Rice Family and other inhabitants of colonial Sudbury. It would bring about significant change for their family\, as well as for the town that they first settled well over a century earlier. In this program\, the decade from 1770 through 1780 will be highlighted and its profound impact on the Rice Family and Sudbury. \nJane H. Sciacca is a local historian and retired National Park Ranger\, who has worked for the National Park Service as an interpreter in Boston\, Cambridge\, and Concord. She is the recent author of Enslavement in the Puritan Village: The Untold History of Sudbury and Wayland\, Massachusetts. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/rice-family-during-the-revolution/ LOCATION:Sudbury History Center & Museum\, 288 Old Sudbury Road\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States CATEGORIES:Revolutionary Stories,Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/sudbury-ma_loring-parsonage.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Sudbury Historical Society":MAILTO:info@sudbury01776.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T193000 DTSTAMP:20260604T214740 CREATED:20260520T170307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T170307Z UID:37417-1781807400-1781811000@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Rice Family During the Revolution DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Sudbury History Center and Museum for a fascinating lecture by Jane H. Sciacca on the Rice Family During the Revolution on the occasion of the 70th Anniversary Annual Meeting of the Sudbury Historical Society (SHS)! \nThe events leading up to and finally culminating in the American Revolution were turbulent ones for the Rice Family and other inhabitants of colonial Sudbury. It would bring about significant change for their family\, as well as for the town that they first settled well over a century earlier. In this program\, the decade from 1770 through 1780 will be highlighted and its profound impact on the Rice Family and Sudbury. \nJane H. Sciacca is a local historian and retired National Park Ranger\, who has worked for the National Park Service as an interpreter in Boston\, Cambridge\, and Concord. She is the recent author of Enslavement in the Puritan Village: The Untold History of Sudbury and Wayland\, Massachusetts. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/rice-family-during-the-revolution-2/ LOCATION:Sudbury History Center & Museum\, 288 Old Sudbury Road\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States CATEGORIES:Talks ORGANIZER;CN="Sudbury Historical Society":MAILTO:info@sudbury01776.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260619T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260619T150000 DTSTAMP:20260604T214740 CREATED:20260601T172153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T172153Z UID:38217-1781870400-1781881200@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Juneteenth at The Robbins House DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 19\, 2026\, 12:00-3:00 PM: Join us for our 4th Annual Juneteenth celebration on The Robbins House front lawn. There will be musical performances from area groups and food trucks. Come join the fun and celebrate this American holiday of freedom\, resilience\, and community. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/juneteenth-at-the-robbins-house-2/ LOCATION:The Robbins House\, 320 Monument Stree\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States CATEGORIES:Festivals,Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TRH-blog-image-2026-04-30T131133.591-1536x1024-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Robbins House":MAILTO:info@robbinshouse.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621 DTSTAMP:20260604T214740 CREATED:20260601T172800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T172800Z UID:38220-1781913600-1781999999@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Townsend’s Parade and Old Home Day DESCRIPTION:The days events begin with an ecumenical devotional service and then a re-enactment of the Townsend Town Meeting in the Methodist Church\, the same meetinghouse\, where 250 years ago the vote to instruct the town’s representatives in the Continental Congress to vote for Independence\, was taken. \nThe Parade steps off at 11:00am\, and is followed by a reading of the Declaration of Independence and a salute by the Townsend Minuteman Company. The parade is being sponsored by the Townsend Historical Society. \nThe Old Home Day will include\, games\, food\, antique car show\, and music\, plus the sealing of a Townsend Time capsule only to be reopened in 2076. Come to Townsend on June 20th and celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with old time fun. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/townsends-parade-and-old-home-day/ LOCATION:Townsend Common\, 2 School Street\, Townsend\, MA\, 01469\, United States CATEGORIES:Festivals,Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Townsend_MA-Methodist-Church-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260621T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260621T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T214740 CREATED:20240425T200308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T162823Z UID:37032-1782046800-1782057600@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:1776 and Beyond DESCRIPTION:  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/1776-and-beyond/2026-06-21/ LOCATION:Medford Historical Society Museum\, 10 Governors Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Exhibits,Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/medford-historical-society_logo-2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Medford Historical Society & Museum":MAILTO:medfordhistorical02155@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260627T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260627T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T214740 CREATED:20260403T190234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T190314Z UID:36075-1782568800-1782576000@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Groton\, MA DESCRIPTION: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. \nDeclaring Independence: Then & Now brings to life the Declaration of Independence as a forum for civic dialogue and engagement through a forty-minute performance and ensuing moderated community conversation. The script\, written by public historian Mary B. Fuhrer\, utilizes primary source material researched by citizen historians to reveal how individuals within Massachusetts towns debated and responded to the question of independence in the spring and summer of 1776\, followed by an annotated reading of the Declaration itself. \nIn commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, 15 community-hosted performances are scheduled across the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area during the spring and summer of 2026. Find a performance near you! \nDeclaring Independence: Then & Now is supported\, in part\, by the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/declaring-independence-groton/ LOCATION:Old Groton Meetinghouse\, 1 Powderhouse Road\, Groton\, MA\, 01450\, United States CATEGORIES:Declaring Independence: Then & Now,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DI-2026_Stacked-Logo-for-Events.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Groton History Center":MAILTO:info@grotonhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260628T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260628T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T214740 CREATED:20240425T200308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T162823Z UID:37033-1782651600-1782662400@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:1776 and Beyond DESCRIPTION:  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/1776-and-beyond/2026-06-28/ LOCATION:Medford Historical Society Museum\, 10 Governors Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Exhibits,Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/medford-historical-society_logo-2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Medford Historical Society & Museum":MAILTO:medfordhistorical02155@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260628T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260628T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T214740 CREATED:20260403T191007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T191028Z UID:36082-1782655200-1782662400@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Ashburnham\, MA DESCRIPTION: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. \nDeclaring Independence: Then & Now brings to life the Declaration of Independence as a forum for civic dialogue and engagement through a forty-minute performance and ensuing moderated community conversation. The script\, written by public historian Mary B. Fuhrer\, utilizes primary source material researched by citizen historians to reveal how individuals within Massachusetts towns debated and responded to the question of independence in the spring and summer of 1776\, followed by an annotated reading of the Declaration itself. \nIn commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, 15 community-hosted performances are scheduled across the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area during the spring and summer of 2026. Find a performance near you! \nDeclaring Independence: Then & Now is supported\, in part\, by the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/declaring-independence-ashburnham/ LOCATION:Meeting House Museum\, 79 Main Street\, Ashburnham\, 01430\, United States CATEGORIES:Declaring Independence: Then & Now,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DI-2026_Stacked-Logo-for-Events.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ashburnham Historical Society":MAILTO:christravel@hotmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260704T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260704T210000 DTSTAMP:20260604T214740 CREATED:20260403T191543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T191543Z UID:36085-1783191600-1783198800@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Lexington\, MA DESCRIPTION: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 with a performance by the Lexington Historical Society Colonial Singers and an ice cream social. \nDeclaring Independence: Then & Now brings to life the Declaration of Independence as a forum for civic dialogue and engagement through a forty-minute performance and ensuing moderated community conversation. The script\, written by public historian Mary B. Fuhrer\, utilizes primary source material researched by citizen historians to reveal how individuals within Massachusetts towns debated and responded to the question of independence in the spring and summer of 1776\, followed by an annotated reading of the Declaration itself. \nIn commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, 15 community-hosted performances are scheduled across the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area during the spring and summer of 2026. Find a performance near you! \nDeclaring Independence: Then & Now is supported\, in part\, by the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/declaring-independence-lexington/ LOCATION:Lexington Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States CATEGORIES:Declaring Independence: Then & Now,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DI-2026_Stacked-Logo-for-Events.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260705T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260705T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T214740 CREATED:20240425T200308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T162824Z UID:37035-1783256400-1783267200@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:1776 and Beyond DESCRIPTION:  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/1776-and-beyond/2026-07-05/ LOCATION:Medford Historical Society Museum\, 10 Governors Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Exhibits,Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/medford-historical-society_logo-2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Medford Historical Society & Museum":MAILTO:medfordhistorical02155@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260711T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260711T150000 DTSTAMP:20260604T214740 CREATED:20260422T164537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T164537Z UID:36823-1783774800-1783782000@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Concord\, MA DESCRIPTION: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. \nDeclaring Independence: Then & Now brings to life the Declaration of Independence as a forum for civic dialogue and engagement through a forty-minute performance and ensuing moderated community conversation. The script\, written by public historian Mary B. Fuhrer\, utilizes primary source material researched by citizen historians to reveal how individuals within Massachusetts towns debated and responded to the question of independence in the spring and summer of 1776\, followed by an annotated reading of the Declaration itself. \nIn commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, 15 community-hosted performances are scheduled across the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area during the spring and summer of 2026. Find a performance near you! \nDeclaring Independence: Then & Now is supported\, in part\, by the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/declaring-independence-concord/ LOCATION:First Parish in Concord\, 20 Lexington Rd\, Concord\, 01742\, United States CATEGORIES:Declaring Independence: Then & Now,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DI-2026_Stacked-Logo-for-Events.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260712T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260712T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T214740 CREATED:20240425T200308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T162824Z UID:37036-1783861200-1783872000@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:1776 and Beyond DESCRIPTION:  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/1776-and-beyond/2026-07-12/ LOCATION:Medford Historical Society Museum\, 10 Governors Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Exhibits,Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/medford-historical-society_logo-2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Medford Historical Society & Museum":MAILTO:medfordhistorical02155@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260712T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260712T153000 DTSTAMP:20260604T214740 CREATED:20260403T191228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T191938Z UID:36081-1783863000-1783870200@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Westford\, MA DESCRIPTION: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. \nDeclaring Independence: Then & Now brings to life the Declaration of Independence as a forum for civic dialogue and engagement through a forty-minute performance and ensuing moderated community conversation. The script\, written by public historian Mary B. Fuhrer\, utilizes primary source material researched by citizen historians to reveal how individuals within Massachusetts towns debated and responded to the question of independence in the spring and summer of 1776\, followed by an annotated reading of the Declaration itself. \nIn commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, 15 community-hosted performances are scheduled across the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area during the spring and summer of 2026. Find a performance near you! \nDeclaring Independence: Then & Now is supported\, in part\, by the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/declaring-independence-westford/ LOCATION:Westford Historical Society & Museum\, 2 Boston Road\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States CATEGORIES:Declaring Independence: Then & Now,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DI-2026_Stacked-Logo-for-Events.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260719T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260719T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T214740 CREATED:20240425T200308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T162829Z UID:37037-1784466000-1784476800@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:1776 and Beyond DESCRIPTION:  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/1776-and-beyond/2026-07-19/ LOCATION:Medford Historical Society Museum\, 10 Governors Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Exhibits,Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/medford-historical-society_logo-2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Medford Historical Society & Museum":MAILTO:medfordhistorical02155@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260726T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260726T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T214740 CREATED:20240425T200308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T162832Z UID:37038-1785070800-1785081600@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:1776 and Beyond DESCRIPTION:  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/1776-and-beyond/2026-07-26/ LOCATION:Medford Historical Society Museum\, 10 Governors Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Exhibits,Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/medford-historical-society_logo-2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Medford Historical Society & Museum":MAILTO:medfordhistorical02155@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260802T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260802T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T214740 CREATED:20240425T200308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T162834Z UID:37039-1785675600-1785686400@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:1776 and Beyond DESCRIPTION:  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/1776-and-beyond/2026-08-02/ LOCATION:Medford Historical Society Museum\, 10 Governors Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Exhibits,Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/medford-historical-society_logo-2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Medford Historical Society & Museum":MAILTO:medfordhistorical02155@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260809T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260809T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T214740 CREATED:20240425T200308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T162835Z UID:37040-1786280400-1786291200@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:1776 and Beyond DESCRIPTION:  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/1776-and-beyond/2026-08-09/ LOCATION:Medford Historical Society Museum\, 10 Governors Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Exhibits,Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/medford-historical-society_logo-2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Medford Historical Society & Museum":MAILTO:medfordhistorical02155@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260816T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260816T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T214740 CREATED:20240425T200308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T162837Z UID:37041-1786885200-1786896000@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:1776 and Beyond DESCRIPTION:  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/1776-and-beyond/2026-08-16/ LOCATION:Medford Historical Society Museum\, 10 Governors Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Exhibits,Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/medford-historical-society_logo-2.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Medford Historical Society & Museum":MAILTO:medfordhistorical02155@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR