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Two Truths, One Lie, Three Pours with Sam Adams: the Man, the Beer!

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

A Revolutionary Fundraiser! Enjoy three stories about Sam Adams while sampling a variety of Samuel Adams Beers paired with savory appetizers Colonial interpreter, Mike Lepage will share three accounts of the life of Sam Adams, two accounts will be historically accurate, one is a fabrication! Can you ferret out the fable from fact. Join us […]

$45 – $60

Film Premiere: Ellen Garrison: Scenes from an Activist’s Life

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

June 8, 2024, from 3-5PM, The Umbrella Arts Center in historic Concord, MA hosts the world premiere screening of Ellen Garrison: Scenes from an Activist Life, directed by Jennifer Burton and Ursula Burton and produced by Five Sisters Productions and Julie Dobrow, with the Tufts Production Team. In 1835, 12-year-old Ellen Garrison marched in the […]

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Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks — “How We Remember” in Lexington

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford Street, Lexington

Join us as we continue Freedom's Way National Heritage Area's 2024 Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks program with a Lexington Celebrates! Walking Tour hosted by the Lexington Historical Society. Space is limited to 20 people. Registration is required. Click here to reserve your spot. Parades, pageants and pandemonium have defined the many commemorations of the […]

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Westford 250 – The Solemn League and Covenant and Westford’s Response to the 1774 Intolerable Acts

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

In the spring and summer of 1774, news had reached Boston that Britain’s Parliament had invoked several measures in retaliation for the Destruction of the Tea in Boston Harbor, known as the “Intolerable Acts”. Samuel Adams and the Boston committee of correspondence developed a non-importation pledge known as the “Solemn League and Covenant”. The Covenant […]

Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks — “How We Remember” with Westford 250

Westford Town Common Lincoln Street, Westford, United States

Join us as we continue Freedom's Way National Heritage Area's 2024 Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks program with Rally at the Liberty Tree, A Revolutionary Walking Tour of Westford Common hosted by the Westford Museum & Historical Society. Meet Ken Tebbetts at 1:50 PM at the Liberty Tree near the Westford Public Safety Courtyard next […]

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Military Music in the Age of Reason

Fort Devens Museum 94 Jackson Road, 3rd Floor, Devens, MA, United States

As we gear up for the Semiquincentennial of the American Revolution… After enlisting as a fifer in the Continental Army at just 13 years old, Thomas Nixon Jr. of Framingham marched on Lexington and Concord in April 1775. He, and thousands of young boys and teenagers, joined the fife and drum corps as both his […]

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Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour Visits Arlington, MA

Arlington Historical Society 7 Jason Street, Arlintgon, MA, United States

Join the Arlington Historical Society as they celebrate the 200th Anniversary of General Marquis de Lafayette’s iconic visit to West Cambridge! In 1824, the esteemed General toured the United States, including Boston, West Cambridge (Arlington), Lexington, and Concord, to honor America's fight for independence. Sponsored by the Louise Ivers Education Fund and in partnership with […]

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Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour Visits Lexington, MA

Lexington Battle Green 1625 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA, United States

In 1824, the people of Lexington awaited a major milestone: the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and the Revolutionary War. Also anticipating this occasion was one of the last surviving war heroes of that generation: General Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette. The celebrated soldier made one last visit back to the United […]

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200th Anniversary Townwide Celebration of Lafayette’s 1824 Farewell Tour in Concord

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

On September 2, 2024, Concord, Lexington, Boston, and other towns will celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour of America. Here is a description of the purpose and plans for this opportunity to recognize this major event as an integral part of the 250th celebrations of the start of the American War for Independence. […]

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Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour Visits Bolton, MA

Wilder Mansion 101 Wilder Road, Bolton, MA, United States

LAFAYETTE COMES TO BOLTON Monday, September 2nd at 6:00 p.m. at the Wilder Mansion, 101 Wilder Road, Bolton Two hundred years ago on August 14, 1824, the Marquis de Lafayette arrived in New York to begin his 13-month Farewell Tour of America. As the last surviving general of the American Revolutionary War, Lafayette was invited […]

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Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour Visits Lancaster, MA

First Church of Lancaster, U.U. 725 Main Street, Lancaster, United States

It was 200 years ago that renowned General Marquis de Lafayette toured the United States. Town after town welcomed him as a hero for his support of the United States during the Revolutionary War. Lancaster was one of the stops along the tour and our residents welcomed him with great enthusiasm. On September 3, First […]

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Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour Visits Sterling, MA

Memorial Park Cross Street, Sterling, MA, United States

Sterling, Massachusetts was visited by Lafayette on September 3, 1824. At 10:00 to 11:00 am the 200th Anniversary Bicentennial celebration Lafayette will arrive in Sterling at the Sterling Memorial Park, located off Route 12 on Cross Street directly behind the Sterling Fire Department Headquarters. Follow and look for the American and French flags guiding you […]

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