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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 […]

Free

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 […]

Free

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 […]

Free

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, […]

Free

Fallen Crown Soldiers Monument Dedication

Old Burying Ground 670 Peg Spengler Way, Arlington, United States

Join the Arlington Historical Society in the Old Burying Ground for the dedication ceremony of the Monument to Fallen Crown Soldiers who died in Menotomy on April 19th, 1775. Visit […]

Free

Acton 250: Crown Resistance Day in Acton, 1774 with Mary Fuhrer

Acton Town Hall 472 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

Crown Resistance Day in Acton, 1774 with Historian Mary Fuhrer September 25 at 7PM in Acton Town Hall, Room 204, 472 Main Street, Acton MA Historian Mary Fuhrer returns to […]

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Vive La France! concert — Lexington Symphony

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

VIVE LA FRANCE! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 | 7:30PM PRE-CONCERT CONDUCTOR'S TALK AT 6:30PM Sponsored by David and Deborah Brown Antheil | McKonkey’s Ferry Overture Ravel | Piano Concerto in […]

$39 – $81

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 […]