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Concord250: Examining Daniel Chester French

Concord Free Public Library 129 Main St, Concord, MA, United States

Queer Whispers in Fairyland – Examining Daniel Chester French Join Lucas Griswold, Senior Manager for Interpretation and Education at Chesterwood, as we explore the power of self-construction and the complex […]

The 250th Anniversary of the First Massachusetts Provincial Congress

Wright Tavern 2 Lexington Road, Concord, United States

“Exploring Democracy – Our Rights and Our Responsibilities” In October 1774, the political conflict between Great Britain and Massachusetts reached a crisis. Parliament enacted the “Intolerable Acts” to punish the […]

Arlington on the Edge with Howard Winkler

Arlington Masonic Temple 19 Academy Street, Arlington, MA, United States

“Our Untold Stories” Observing the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution The town of Arlington is surrounded by six cities and towns. Howard Winkler, former president of the Arlington Historical […]

$5

The Will to Live concert — Lexington Symphony

Lexington's Cary Hall 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, United States

THE WILL TO LIVE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2024 | 7:30PM PRE-CONCERT CONDUCTOR'S TALK AT 6:30PM Sponsored by Kate & Gordon Baty and Martha Segal Ives | Three Places in New […]

$39 – $81

Hand-Spinning Fiber in New England: Past & Present with Bonny Smith

Arlington Community Center 27 Maple Street, Arlington, United States

“Our Untold Stories” Observing the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution This lecture by Chair of the Wilmington Historical Commission, Bonny Smith, provides a concise history of the art of […]

$5

Native Americans and the Revolution: The Times Are Exceedingly Altered

Acton Memorial Library 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States +1 more

At the end of the 1780s, a group of Mohegans bemoaned that “he times are exceedingly altered, yea the Times have turned everything topside down.” That was certainly true for […]

Free

Holiday POPS! Kids POPS! concerts — Lexington Symphony

Lexington's Cary Hall 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, United States

HOLIDAY POPS! FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2024 | 7:30PM KIDS POPS! FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2024 | 4:00PM KIDS POPS! Sponsored by the Russian School of Mathematics - Lexington Featuring New World […]

$39 – $81

Holiday POPS! concert — Lexington Symphony

Lexington's Cary Hall 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, United States

HOLIDAY POPS! SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2024 | 3:00PM Featuring New World Chorale & Lexington Children’s Chorus under the auspices of Lexington Music School Our signature holiday event! Every year, our […]

$39 – $81

Westford 250: In the Margins – Women Printers in the 18th Century

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

18th century newspapers and pamphlets were essential to the dissemination of information and were instrumental in fanning the flames of discord on both sides of the revolutionary conflict.  While the […]

$10

Photographic Processes of the 19th Century… and Today? with Robert Brazile

Arlington Masonic Temple 19 Academy Street, Arlington, MA, United States

“Our Untold Stories” Observing the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution Join us for this "Winter Wednesdays" talk by Arlington Historical Society President, Robert Brazile. Programs open to the public […]

$5