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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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260614T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260614T160000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260614T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260614T170000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T193000
DTSTAMP:20260505T142428Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sudbury Historical Society":MAILTO:info@sudbury01776.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260618T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T193000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260619T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260619T150000
DTSTAMP:20260601T172153Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T172153Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Robbins House":MAILTO:info@robbinshouse.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTSTAMP:20260601T172800Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260621T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T162823Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Medford Historical Society & Museum":MAILTO:medfordhistorical02155@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260627T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T190314Z
CREATED:20260403T190234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T190314Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Groton History Center":MAILTO:info@grotonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260628T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T162823Z
CREATED:20240425T200308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T162823Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Medford Historical Society & Museum":MAILTO:medfordhistorical02155@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260628T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191028Z
CREATED:20260403T191007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T191028Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashburnham Historical Society":MAILTO:christravel@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260704T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260704T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191543Z
CREATED:20260403T191543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T191543Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260705T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260705T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T162824Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Medford Historical Society & Museum":MAILTO:medfordhistorical02155@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260706T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260706T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T134443Z
CREATED:20260701T134443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T134443Z
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SUMMARY:SUMMER CERAMICS: Wheel Fundamentals
DESCRIPTION:SUMMER CERAMICS: Wheel Fundamentals\nMondays\, July 6 – August 10\, 6 – 9 PM (6 weeks)\nAge range: Adult\nCost: $405\nInstructor: Kyle Johns \nThis course is designed for those who would like to gain a basic understanding of the fundamentals of wheel throwing as well as for those with experience who want to build new skills and strengthen their throwing technique. This class will cover many technical and aesthetic concerns of working with clay. Demonstrations and projects will be made accessible for new students and scalable for those with more experience. Beginners will be introduced to clay by learning the fundamentals of working on a potter’s wheel and the basics of hand-building techniques. For students with experience in the basics of wheel throwing\, more specific projects and challenges will be offered as will the option to develop projects independently. This class is suitable for all skill levels. \nAbout the instructor: Widely exhibited and published artist and teacher\, Kyle Johns was a Ceramics Artist-in-Residence at The Umbrella Arts Center and currently is the Ceramics Studio Technician. With an MFA from Ohio University\, Kyle has been a resident at Red Lodge Clay Center\, The Interdisciplinary Ceramics Research Center\, The Archie Bray Foundation\, and The International Ceramics Center in Kecskemet\, Hungary. He has taught at Kansas State University\, Massachusetts College of Art and Design\, and the Ceramics Program at Harvard University.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/summer-ceramics-wheel-fundamentals/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260708T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T134123Z
CREATED:20260701T134123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T134123Z
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SUMMARY:S³: A Moment of Reflection
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Dates: July 8 –  August 30\, 2026\, 10 AM – 9 PM\nOpening Reception: July 15\, 2026\, 6 PM – 8 PM (RSVP appreciated) \n\nThe Student Summer Showcase\, S³\, returns for its second year as The Umbrella’s annual celebration of the work our student community is creating in our classrooms. Come appreciate the wonders Umbrella student artists create! Admission is free and the galleries are open to all\, as is the opening reception (RSVP). \nDownstairs\, the Allie Kussin Gallery will feature 2D works\, including painting and drawing. The glass cases at the front of the building will feature a selection of 3D works from our ceramics and glass working classes. \nUpstairs\, youth and teen work will be exhibited in the Wedge gallery.  \nSusan Swinand\, an artist with over 25 years of teaching experience (The Worcester Art Museum\, Clark University\, Wellesley College Greenhouses)\, will jury the exhibition and select one Grand Prize winner and a group of Honorable Mentions to receive scholarship funds to be applied to their next arts course at The Umbrella. \n  \nLearn more at TheUmbrellaArts.org/s3\nhttps://theumbrellaarts.org/s3
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/s%c2%b3-a-moment-of-reflection/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260708T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260708T200000
DTSTAMP:20260701T134554Z
CREATED:20260701T134554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T134554Z
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SUMMARY:Arlington250 Reading: Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION:Join Arlington’s State Rep. Sean Garballey\, co-chair of the Special Commission on 250th Anniversary Celebration of the American Revolution\, and members of Arlington Historical Society and Arlington 250 for a reading of the Declaration of Independence as it arrives in “old Menotomy”. \nThe faithful replicas of Ezekiel Russell’s 1776 Declaration were faithfully hand-printed by Gary Gregory using 18th cent. techniques in a project coordinated by Rev250 and will be sent to all 351 communities in Massachusetts. \nJoin us for its arrival and reading on the lawn of the Jason Russell House! (In case of rain\, event will move inside the adjacent Arlington Historical Society Smith Museum.)
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/arlington250-reading-declaration-of-independence/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Society\, 7 Jason Street\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Declaring Independence: Then & Now,Living History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arlington 250":MAILTO:arlingtonted@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260709T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260709T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T134251Z
CREATED:20260701T134251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T134251Z
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SUMMARY:S³: A Moment of Reflection
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Dates: July 8 –  August 30\, 2026\, 10 AM – 9 PM\nOpening Reception: July 15\, 2026\, 6 PM – 8 PM (RSVP appreciated) \n\nThe Student Summer Showcase\, S³\, returns for its second year as The Umbrella’s annual celebration of the work our student community is creating in our classrooms. Come appreciate the wonders Umbrella student artists create! Admission is free and the galleries are open to all\, as is the opening reception (RSVP). \nDownstairs\, the Allie Kussin Gallery will feature 2D works\, including painting and drawing. The glass cases at the front of the building will feature a selection of 3D works from our ceramics and glass working classes. \nUpstairs\, youth and teen work will be exhibited in the Wedge gallery.  \nSusan Swinand\, an artist with over 25 years of teaching experience (The Worcester Art Museum\, Clark University\, Wellesley College Greenhouses)\, will jury the exhibition and select one Grand Prize winner and a group of Honorable Mentions to receive scholarship funds to be applied to their next arts course at The Umbrella. \n  \nLearn more at TheUmbrellaArts.org/s3\nhttps://theumbrellaarts.org/s3
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/s%c2%b3-a-moment-of-reflection/2026-07-09/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260710T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260710T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T134257Z
CREATED:20260701T134257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T134257Z
UID:39056-1783677600-1783717200@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:S³: A Moment of Reflection
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Dates: July 8 –  August 30\, 2026\, 10 AM – 9 PM\nOpening Reception: July 15\, 2026\, 6 PM – 8 PM (RSVP appreciated) \n\nThe Student Summer Showcase\, S³\, returns for its second year as The Umbrella’s annual celebration of the work our student community is creating in our classrooms. Come appreciate the wonders Umbrella student artists create! Admission is free and the galleries are open to all\, as is the opening reception (RSVP). \nDownstairs\, the Allie Kussin Gallery will feature 2D works\, including painting and drawing. The glass cases at the front of the building will feature a selection of 3D works from our ceramics and glass working classes. \nUpstairs\, youth and teen work will be exhibited in the Wedge gallery.  \nSusan Swinand\, an artist with over 25 years of teaching experience (The Worcester Art Museum\, Clark University\, Wellesley College Greenhouses)\, will jury the exhibition and select one Grand Prize winner and a group of Honorable Mentions to receive scholarship funds to be applied to their next arts course at The Umbrella. \n  \nLearn more at TheUmbrellaArts.org/s3\nhttps://theumbrellaarts.org/s3
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/s%c2%b3-a-moment-of-reflection/2026-07-10/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260711T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T134302Z
CREATED:20260701T134302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T134302Z
UID:39057-1783764000-1783803600@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:S³: A Moment of Reflection
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Dates: July 8 –  August 30\, 2026\, 10 AM – 9 PM\nOpening Reception: July 15\, 2026\, 6 PM – 8 PM (RSVP appreciated) \n\nThe Student Summer Showcase\, S³\, returns for its second year as The Umbrella’s annual celebration of the work our student community is creating in our classrooms. Come appreciate the wonders Umbrella student artists create! Admission is free and the galleries are open to all\, as is the opening reception (RSVP). \nDownstairs\, the Allie Kussin Gallery will feature 2D works\, including painting and drawing. The glass cases at the front of the building will feature a selection of 3D works from our ceramics and glass working classes. \nUpstairs\, youth and teen work will be exhibited in the Wedge gallery.  \nSusan Swinand\, an artist with over 25 years of teaching experience (The Worcester Art Museum\, Clark University\, Wellesley College Greenhouses)\, will jury the exhibition and select one Grand Prize winner and a group of Honorable Mentions to receive scholarship funds to be applied to their next arts course at The Umbrella. \n  \nLearn more at TheUmbrellaArts.org/s3\nhttps://theumbrellaarts.org/s3
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/s%c2%b3-a-moment-of-reflection/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260711T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260711T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T164537Z
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260711T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260711T160000
DTSTAMP:20260714T194124Z
CREATED:20260714T194124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T194124Z
UID:39467-1783778400-1783785600@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Free Family Day
DESCRIPTION:Come to The Umbrella for free family fun! Drop by any time during the two-hour time block to create a story-time-worthy character puppet\, led by one of our talented instructors! Open to all ages and abilities. Registration appreciated (not required).  \nMark your calendars and register for our summer sessions: \nSaturday\, July 11: 2:00 – 4:00 PM\nSaturday\, August 8: 2:00 – 4:00 PM  \nPlease Note: At the July and August Free Family Day programs\, an Umbrella Arts Center photographer will be taking photos of the program for future Umbrella Arts advertisements. If you do not wish to have your photograph taken\, please notify the photographer at that time.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/free-family-day/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260712T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T134308Z
CREATED:20260701T134308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T134308Z
UID:39058-1783850400-1783890000@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:S³: A Moment of Reflection
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Dates: July 8 –  August 30\, 2026\, 10 AM – 9 PM\nOpening Reception: July 15\, 2026\, 6 PM – 8 PM (RSVP appreciated) \n\nThe Student Summer Showcase\, S³\, returns for its second year as The Umbrella’s annual celebration of the work our student community is creating in our classrooms. Come appreciate the wonders Umbrella student artists create! Admission is free and the galleries are open to all\, as is the opening reception (RSVP). \nDownstairs\, the Allie Kussin Gallery will feature 2D works\, including painting and drawing. The glass cases at the front of the building will feature a selection of 3D works from our ceramics and glass working classes. \nUpstairs\, youth and teen work will be exhibited in the Wedge gallery.  \nSusan Swinand\, an artist with over 25 years of teaching experience (The Worcester Art Museum\, Clark University\, Wellesley College Greenhouses)\, will jury the exhibition and select one Grand Prize winner and a group of Honorable Mentions to receive scholarship funds to be applied to their next arts course at The Umbrella. \n  \nLearn more at TheUmbrellaArts.org/s3\nhttps://theumbrellaarts.org/s3
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/s%c2%b3-a-moment-of-reflection/2026-07-12/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/s3_2026_2.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260712T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T162824Z
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Medford Historical Society & Museum":MAILTO:medfordhistorical02155@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260712T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260712T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191938Z
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260713T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260713T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T134313Z
CREATED:20260701T134313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T134313Z
UID:39059-1783936800-1783976400@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:S³: A Moment of Reflection
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Dates: July 8 –  August 30\, 2026\, 10 AM – 9 PM\nOpening Reception: July 15\, 2026\, 6 PM – 8 PM (RSVP appreciated) \n\nThe Student Summer Showcase\, S³\, returns for its second year as The Umbrella’s annual celebration of the work our student community is creating in our classrooms. Come appreciate the wonders Umbrella student artists create! Admission is free and the galleries are open to all\, as is the opening reception (RSVP). \nDownstairs\, the Allie Kussin Gallery will feature 2D works\, including painting and drawing. The glass cases at the front of the building will feature a selection of 3D works from our ceramics and glass working classes. \nUpstairs\, youth and teen work will be exhibited in the Wedge gallery.  \nSusan Swinand\, an artist with over 25 years of teaching experience (The Worcester Art Museum\, Clark University\, Wellesley College Greenhouses)\, will jury the exhibition and select one Grand Prize winner and a group of Honorable Mentions to receive scholarship funds to be applied to their next arts course at The Umbrella. \n  \nLearn more at TheUmbrellaArts.org/s3\nhttps://theumbrellaarts.org/s3
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/s%c2%b3-a-moment-of-reflection/2026-07-13/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260714T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260714T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T134319Z
CREATED:20260701T134319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T134319Z
UID:39060-1784023200-1784062800@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:S³: A Moment of Reflection
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Dates: July 8 –  August 30\, 2026\, 10 AM – 9 PM\nOpening Reception: July 15\, 2026\, 6 PM – 8 PM (RSVP appreciated) \n\nThe Student Summer Showcase\, S³\, returns for its second year as The Umbrella’s annual celebration of the work our student community is creating in our classrooms. Come appreciate the wonders Umbrella student artists create! Admission is free and the galleries are open to all\, as is the opening reception (RSVP). \nDownstairs\, the Allie Kussin Gallery will feature 2D works\, including painting and drawing. The glass cases at the front of the building will feature a selection of 3D works from our ceramics and glass working classes. \nUpstairs\, youth and teen work will be exhibited in the Wedge gallery.  \nSusan Swinand\, an artist with over 25 years of teaching experience (The Worcester Art Museum\, Clark University\, Wellesley College Greenhouses)\, will jury the exhibition and select one Grand Prize winner and a group of Honorable Mentions to receive scholarship funds to be applied to their next arts course at The Umbrella. \n  \nLearn more at TheUmbrellaArts.org/s3\nhttps://theumbrellaarts.org/s3
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/s%c2%b3-a-moment-of-reflection/2026-07-14/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260715T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T134324Z
CREATED:20260701T134324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T134324Z
UID:39061-1784109600-1784149200@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:S³: A Moment of Reflection
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Dates: July 8 –  August 30\, 2026\, 10 AM – 9 PM\nOpening Reception: July 15\, 2026\, 6 PM – 8 PM (RSVP appreciated) \n\nThe Student Summer Showcase\, S³\, returns for its second year as The Umbrella’s annual celebration of the work our student community is creating in our classrooms. Come appreciate the wonders Umbrella student artists create! Admission is free and the galleries are open to all\, as is the opening reception (RSVP). \nDownstairs\, the Allie Kussin Gallery will feature 2D works\, including painting and drawing. The glass cases at the front of the building will feature a selection of 3D works from our ceramics and glass working classes. \nUpstairs\, youth and teen work will be exhibited in the Wedge gallery.  \nSusan Swinand\, an artist with over 25 years of teaching experience (The Worcester Art Museum\, Clark University\, Wellesley College Greenhouses)\, will jury the exhibition and select one Grand Prize winner and a group of Honorable Mentions to receive scholarship funds to be applied to their next arts course at The Umbrella. \n  \nLearn more at TheUmbrellaArts.org/s3\nhttps://theumbrellaarts.org/s3
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/s%c2%b3-a-moment-of-reflection/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/s3_2026_2.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260716T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260716T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T134330Z
CREATED:20260701T134330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T134330Z
UID:39062-1784196000-1784235600@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:S³: A Moment of Reflection
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Dates: July 8 –  August 30\, 2026\, 10 AM – 9 PM\nOpening Reception: July 15\, 2026\, 6 PM – 8 PM (RSVP appreciated) \n\nThe Student Summer Showcase\, S³\, returns for its second year as The Umbrella’s annual celebration of the work our student community is creating in our classrooms. Come appreciate the wonders Umbrella student artists create! Admission is free and the galleries are open to all\, as is the opening reception (RSVP). \nDownstairs\, the Allie Kussin Gallery will feature 2D works\, including painting and drawing. The glass cases at the front of the building will feature a selection of 3D works from our ceramics and glass working classes. \nUpstairs\, youth and teen work will be exhibited in the Wedge gallery.  \nSusan Swinand\, an artist with over 25 years of teaching experience (The Worcester Art Museum\, Clark University\, Wellesley College Greenhouses)\, will jury the exhibition and select one Grand Prize winner and a group of Honorable Mentions to receive scholarship funds to be applied to their next arts course at The Umbrella. \n  \nLearn more at TheUmbrellaArts.org/s3\nhttps://theumbrellaarts.org/s3
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/s%c2%b3-a-moment-of-reflection/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/s3_2026_2.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260716T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260716T193000
DTSTAMP:20260701T134751Z
CREATED:20260701T134751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T134751Z
UID:38783-1784226600-1784230200@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Prepared for War: Sudbury and the Massachusetts Militia
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Sudbury History Center and Museum on July 16th for a fascinating evening lecture on Sudbury and the Massachusetts Militia on the eve of Lexington and Concord! \n\n\n\n\nIn October 1774\, the Massachusetts Provincial Congress ordered towns across the Colony to prepare for war with England. In response\, the Colony entered a wartime phase that included creating minute companies\, stockpiling arms\, ammunition\, and equipment\, and establishing a defense network ready to mobilize if the redcoats marched from Boston into the countryside. \nJoin historian Alexander Cain as he discusses the Colony’s response to the British threat of war and examines the Massachusetts militia and minuteman system\, with an emphasis on Sudbury on the eve of Lexington and Concord.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/prepared-for-war-sudbury-and-the-massachusetts-militia/
LOCATION:Sudbury History Center & Museum\, 288 Old Sudbury Road\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Revolutionary Stories,Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CainLecture.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Sudbury Historical Society":MAILTO:info@sudbury01776.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260717T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T134344Z
CREATED:20260701T134344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T134344Z
UID:39063-1784282400-1784322000@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:S³: A Moment of Reflection
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Dates: July 8 –  August 30\, 2026\, 10 AM – 9 PM\nOpening Reception: July 15\, 2026\, 6 PM – 8 PM (RSVP appreciated) \n\nThe Student Summer Showcase\, S³\, returns for its second year as The Umbrella’s annual celebration of the work our student community is creating in our classrooms. Come appreciate the wonders Umbrella student artists create! Admission is free and the galleries are open to all\, as is the opening reception (RSVP). \nDownstairs\, the Allie Kussin Gallery will feature 2D works\, including painting and drawing. The glass cases at the front of the building will feature a selection of 3D works from our ceramics and glass working classes. \nUpstairs\, youth and teen work will be exhibited in the Wedge gallery.  \nSusan Swinand\, an artist with over 25 years of teaching experience (The Worcester Art Museum\, Clark University\, Wellesley College Greenhouses)\, will jury the exhibition and select one Grand Prize winner and a group of Honorable Mentions to receive scholarship funds to be applied to their next arts course at The Umbrella. \n  \nLearn more at TheUmbrellaArts.org/s3\nhttps://theumbrellaarts.org/s3
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/s%c2%b3-a-moment-of-reflection/2026-07-17/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
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