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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/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:Medford Historical Society Museum\, 10 Governors Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Exhibits,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260817T100000
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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/2026-08-17/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260818T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260818T210000
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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/2026-08-18/
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=America/Halifax:20260819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260916T210000
DTSTAMP:20260824T152511Z
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SUMMARY:In Residence: Katie Fee\, Sayako Hiroi\, and Ivo Makianich
DESCRIPTION:In Residence: Katie Fee\, Sayako Hiroi\, and Ivo Makianich \nFeaturing work by Umbrella Arts 2025/26 Artists-in-Residence in the Wedge Gallery \n  \nExhibition Dates: August 19 –  September 16\, 2026\, 10 AM – 9 PM \nClosing Reception: September 16\, 2026\, 6 PM – 8 PM (RSVP appreciated) \nArtists’ Talk: September 9\, 2026\, 5 – 6 PM (RSVP appreciated) \n  \n“A year ago I had no studio\, and without one\, I was effectively unable to work. Umbrella Arts gave me a room\, and that single material fact changed the work more than any decision I made.” – Sayako Hiroi \nShowcasing a selection of work from our 2025/26 Artists-in-Residence cohort\, In Residence explores the development of their artistic processes over the past year\, examining what takes shape when you have the ability to provide your art practice a home. \nThe space and time made possible by the Umbrella Arts residency gave each artist the freedom to develop their art organically\, without the pressure to arrive at a result. Drawing on the tensions between presence and absence\, the physicality of the artist’s studio\, and Umbrella Arts’ commitment to community\, In Residence is a cumulative celebration of the cohort’s work that demonstrates the rediscovery and reclamation of their art. \nLearn more at TheUmbrellaArts.org/in-residence
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/in-residence-katie-fee-sayako-hiroi-and-ivo-makianich/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
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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/2026-08-19/
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=America/Halifax:20260820T100000
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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/2026-08-20/
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=America/Halifax:20260821T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260821T210000
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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/2026-08-21/
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=America/Halifax:20260822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260822T210000
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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/2026-08-22/
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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260822T153000
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SUMMARY:“Driven By Abstraction” - Monday Art Collective Closes Summer Exhibition at the Old Schwamb Mill
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, August 22\, from 2:00–3:30 PM\, visitors are invited to enjoy one last opportunity to experience this vibrant exhibition of contemporary art in the Mill’s historic second-floor galleries. Showcasing painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, collage\, and mixed media\, Driven by Abstraction highlights the creativity and diverse artistic voices of the Monday Art Collective\, a group of Boston-area artists brought together through a shared commitment to experimentation\, collaboration\, and mutual support. \nThe Monday Art Collective is a group of dedicated visual artists\, primarily based in the Boston area\, who have met weekly for the past four years to create art\, exchange ideas\, and support one another’s artistic growth. Originally brought together through workshops led by Cambridge artist Alexandra Sheldon\, the group continued meeting virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic after studio classes could no longer be held in person. What began as a way to combat artistic isolation soon evolved into a lasting creative community. \nOver time\, the Collective’s artistic practices have expanded beyond the collage work that initially connected many of its members. Today\, the group explores a wide range of media\, including painting\, drawing\, printmaking\, and mixed media. The exhibition at the Old Schwamb Mill reflects this diversity of approach while highlighting the shared spirit of experimentation\, collaboration\, and encouragement that defines the Collective. \nVisitors to the exhibition will encounter a thoughtful and varied collection of contemporary works created by eight women artists whose practices continue to evolve through dialogue\, friendship\, and mutual inspiration. \nMill Hours: Tuesday and Saturday\, 10 am-4 pm. Open for guided tours of our living history museum; viewing of the exhibition in our second-floor galleries; and sales of our custom-made\, museum quality\, oval and circular picture and mirror frames. Admission is free\, with a suggested donation of $5. \nThe Old Schwamb Mill\,  \n17 Mill Lane\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476 \n781-643-0554 \nwww.oldschwambmill.org
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/driven-by-abstraction-monday-art-collective-closes-summer-exhibition-at-the-old-schwamb-mill/
LOCATION:Old Schwamb Mill\, 17 Mill Lane\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Schwamb Mill":MAILTO:info@oldschwambmill.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260822T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260822T180000
DTSTAMP:20260804T173959Z
CREATED:20260804T173959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T173959Z
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SUMMARY:A Knock at Midnight: Black Preacher as Orator | BHTNH Tea Talks
DESCRIPTION:Traveling Tea Talks | Saturday\, August 22 | 4:00 PM | North Church\, Canaan\, NH \nThe Black preacher has long held a sacred and central role in African American public speech. Beyond their role as religious leaders\, preachers have historically served as political voices\, cultural transmitters\, community organizers\, and skilled rhetoricians. This dialogue explores how the pulpit evolved into both a sanctuary and a platform for liberation\, influencing the moral and political discourse within communities. \nThis conversation will take place in the church where renowned abolitionist\, scholar\, and Pan-African visionary Alexander Crummell once preached. Crummell founded the first independent Black Episcopal church in Washington\, D.C.\, and was a former student of Noyes Academy—New Hampshire’s first integrated and coeducational school\, established in 1835. \nView suggested reading list here.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/a-knock-at-midnight-black-preacher-as-orator-bhtnh-tea-talks/
LOCATION:North Church\, Canaan NH\, Canaan St\, Canaan\, New Hampshire\, 03741
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Living History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire":MAILTO:info@blackheritagetrailnh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260823T210000
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/2026-08-23/
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:20260823T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260823T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T162839Z
CREATED:20240425T200308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T162839Z
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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/2026-08-23/
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:20260824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260824T210000
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/2026-08-24/
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:20260825T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260825T210000
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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/2026-08-25/
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:20260826T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260826T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T134123Z
CREATED:20260701T134123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T134123Z
UID:39135-1787738400-1787778000@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/2026-08-26/
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:20260827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260827T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T134123Z
CREATED:20260701T134123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T134123Z
UID:39136-1787824800-1787864400@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/2026-08-27/
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:20260828T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260828T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T134123Z
CREATED:20260701T134123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T134123Z
UID:39138-1787911200-1787950800@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/2026-08-28/
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:20260828T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260828T150000
DTSTAMP:20260827T135627Z
CREATED:20260827T135627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T135627Z
UID:41268-1787925600-1787929200@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:In Support of the Army: How the Housewives of Massachusetts Supported the Continental Army
DESCRIPTION:It is often said that the army marches on its stomach and it’s just as true during the 18th century as it is today. But how was the army supplied with that food? How was it cooked and processed? And what ways did the food that housewives cooked\, processed\, and preserved in their homes support the Continental Army as it grew from local militia groups at the Battel of Bunker Hill to a full army under General George Washington?\n\nIn this program\, “In Support of the Army: How the Housewives of Massachusetts Supported the Formation of the Continental Army Through Foodways\,” foodways historian Stacy Booth will discuss not only how the housewives of Massachusetts provisioned the army in the early years of the Revolutionary War but also how they used food and cooking as ways to protest taxation and the political policies that fanned the flames of a revolution. \nStacy Booth is a foodways historian with almost 20 years of experience reenacting and presenting to the public. She specializes in 17th and 18th century New England foodways presentations and cooking demonstrations. She worked previously at Plimoth Patuxet (formerly Plimoth Plantation) and Coggeshall Farm Museum as a 1st and 3rd person reenactor. She is currently a board member of Col Bailey’s 2nd Massachusetts Regiment\, a Revolutionary War reenactment group who has been participating in national reenactments these past 50 plus years. Her experiences in Revolutionary War reenactment for the last 10 years have allowed her to travel from Canada to Maryland participating in hearth/campfire cooking as well as outdoor bread oven baking demonstrations. She also runs her business\, Forgotten Recipes (forgotten-recipes.com)\, where she has presented\, cooked at or set up displays for libraries\, museums and historic houses for the past six years. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Gastronomy at Boston University.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/in-support-of-the-army-how-the-housewives-of-massachusetts-supported-the-continental-army/
LOCATION:Thayer Memorial Library\, 717 Main St\, Lancaster\, MA\, 01523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260829T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260829T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T134123Z
CREATED:20260701T134123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T134123Z
UID:39139-1787997600-1788037200@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/2026-08-29/
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:20260830T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260830T210000
DTSTAMP:20260701T134123Z
CREATED:20260701T134123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T134123Z
UID:39140-1788084000-1788123600@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/2026-08-30/
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:20260830T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260830T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T162840Z
CREATED:20240425T200308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T162840Z
UID:37043-1788094800-1788105600@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/2026-08-30/
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:20260830T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260830T210000
DTSTAMP:20260714T193629Z
CREATED:20260714T192816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T193629Z
UID:39671-1788116400-1788123600@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Rescheduled: An Evening with Megan Hilty
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Arts Center is proud to continue its Concert Series with Broadway star Megan Hilty! Megan Hilty’s initial May 30 performance has been postponed to Sunday\, August 30\, at 7:00 PM\, with limited tickets still available!  \nMost recognizable for her portrayal of seasoned triple-threat Ivy Lynn in NBC’s musical drama Smash\, Tony nominee Megan Hilty is a dynamic performer both on stage and on screen. Hilty is currently playing the role of Madeline Ashton in the new hit musical\, Death Becomes Her\, which earned her a Tony Award nomination\, a Drama League Award nomination\, and two Broadway.com Audience Awards. \nLearn more and get tickets at TheUmbrellaArts.org/megan-hilty\nGold level tickets: $165 (includes VIP seating)\nSilver level tickets: $80 (includes Premium seating)
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/rescheduled-an-evening-with-megan-hilty/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260905T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260908T125210Z
CREATED:20260908T125157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T125210Z
UID:41779-1788606000-1790528400@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Op-Eds: Messages to America
DESCRIPTION:September 5 to 27\, 2026 \nExhibit hours: 11-5pm Tue-Sun \nReception: Sept 13 from 3pm-5pm \n \nWith incredible wit and poignancy\, four Boston area artists Merill Comeau\, Keith Francis\, Shea Justice and Adrienne Sloane\, hold the mirror up to our struggling and fractured democracy\, asking us to not look away\, and challenging us to live up to the founding ideals of our nation. \n \n“Art has always played a crucial role in the story of democracy\, as a voice of the people\, a tool of resistance\, and a mirror reflecting both hope and hardship. In times of oppression\, artists have dared to speak truth to power\, illuminating injustice and amplifying the struggles of everyday people. Art is a lifeline to democratic ideals\, keeping the balance of “rule by the people” alive and in check.” Rachel Rose Moore \nArtwork by Keith Francis- “The Invasion”
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/op-eds-messages-to-america/
LOCATION:LexArt\, 130 Waltham Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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ORGANIZER;CN="LexArt":MAILTO:info@lexart.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260906T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260906T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T162842Z
CREATED:20240425T200308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T162842Z
UID:37044-1788699600-1788710400@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/2026-09-06/
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:20260911T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260911T150000
DTSTAMP:20260827T140723Z
CREATED:20260827T140705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T140723Z
UID:41278-1789135200-1789138800@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:From a Book to a Building: The History of Lancaster's Libraries
DESCRIPTION:Does one book make a library? What is the difference between a social library and a public library? Come learn about the various libraries that have formed in Lancaster\, from what may have been the earliest library in 1731 to the building of Memorial Hall in 1867 as the home of the town’s public library. Please email vhatchell@lancasterma.gov with questions.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/from-a-book-to-a-building-the-history-of-lancasters-libraries/
LOCATION:Thayer Memorial Library\, 717 Main St\, Lancaster\, MA\, 01523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/BOOK-TO-BUILDING-Sept-2026.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260912T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260827T140958Z
CREATED:20260827T140958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T140958Z
UID:41280-1789210800-1789214400@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:From a Book to a Building: The History of Lancaster's Libraries
DESCRIPTION:Does one book make a library? What is the difference between a social library and a public library? Come learn about the various libraries that have formed in Lancaster\, from what may have been the earliest library in 1731 to the building of Memorial Hall in 1867 as the home of the town’s public library. Please email vhatchell@lancasterma.gov with questions.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/from-a-book-to-a-building-the-history-of-lancasters-libraries-2/
LOCATION:Thayer Memorial Library\, 717 Main St\, Lancaster\, MA\, 01523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/BOOK-TO-BUILDING-Sept-2026.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260913T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T162844Z
CREATED:20240425T200308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T162844Z
UID:37045-1789304400-1789315200@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/2026-09-13/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260913T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260902T121929Z
CREATED:20260902T121929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T121929Z
UID:41611-1789308000-1789318800@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Trash or Treasure ~An Appraisal Event
DESCRIPTION:Trash or Treasure ~An Appraisal Event~Got old stuff lying around? Bring it over to Trash or Treasure and find out if it’s a hidden gem or just junk! This in-person event is your chance to have experts check out your items and tell their true value. Whether it’s grandma’s vase or a box of random curios\, you never know what you might discover. Swing by\, have fun\, and maybe walk away with a little extra know-how or a cool story about your old treasures! Kids who are interested in the topics are welcome but we ask that those who attend can sit and listen respectively-questions are encouraged\, please no wandering around as there will be delicate items.\nMeet the Appraiser!\nTom Tomaszek\, Antiques Dealer and Appraiser\, featured on Antiques Roadshow\, shares his expertise and assesses the value of your treasure\, including jewelry\, art\, collectibles\, family heirlooms\, and more.\nNO Firearms post 1900 allowed-1899 or older OK\nNo Pokemon-the market is too volatile\nHow it works:\nPlease fill out your registration form with a picture prior to eventIndicate time slot preference (2-3\, 3-4\, or 4-5).Each item will receive individual talking time approx 4-5 mins per itemAll items must be able to be hand-carried into the building OR a printed picture of the item with dimensions and condition descriptionPre-registration and prepayment is required.Registration fee of $20 for appraisal is non-refundable.Provide email address if you would like a written appraisal emailed to you after the event.We are not responsible for items brought to event.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/trash-or-treasure-an-appraisal-event/
LOCATION:Ashby Free Public Library\, 812 Main Street\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashby Free Public Library":MAILTO:hperry@cwmars.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260917T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260917T193000
DTSTAMP:20260817T180005Z
CREATED:20260701T135127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T180005Z
UID:38788-1789669800-1789673400@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Parmenter Family of Sudbury: From English Origins to the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Sudbury History Center and Museum on September 17th for a lecture on the early history of the Parmenter Family of Sudbury by descendant Ralph Parmenter Bennett! \n\n\n\n\nIn 1639\, Deacon John Parmenter courageously voyaged across the Atlantic from England with his wife and two children and was one of the original proprietors of Sudbury\, Massachusetts. His descendants made important contributions to the town since its incorporation\, valiantly fought in the American Revolutionary War\, and the name is still proudly carried to this day. \nRalph Parmenter Bennett\, one of these descendants\, is an authority on the family genealogy and history and has published extensively researched articles on the Parmenters in the New England Historical and Genealogical Register. In this talk\, he will discuss highlights from their English origins\, their settling in Sudbury\, and their participation in the Revolution in this celebratory year of America250.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/parmenter-family-of-sudbury-from-english-origins-to-the-revolution/
LOCATION:Sudbury History Center & Museum\, 288 Old Sudbury Road\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sudbury Historical Society":MAILTO:info@sudbury01776.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260917T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260917T200000
DTSTAMP:20260917T143430Z
CREATED:20260917T143430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T143430Z
UID:42356-1789671600-1789675200@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Johnny Appleseed - Man and Myth
DESCRIPTION:Historian\, author\, and returning speaker Mark Bodanza explores the fascinating life of John\nChapman\, better known as Johnny Appleseed\, separating historical fact from enduring legend.\nLearn how this MA native became a frontier pioneer\, environmental visionary\, and religious\nmissionary whose life inspired one of America’s most beloved folk heroes. The presentation will\nlikely include a Johnny Appleseed re-enactor\, and signed copies of Mark’s books will be\navailable for purchase. He previously presented the museum’s popular program on Women in\nAbolition (2023) and returns with another engaging look at an iconic figure from US history.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/johnny-appleseed-man-and-myth/
LOCATION:The Gardner Museum\, 27 Pearl Street\, Gardner\, MA\, 01440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Johnny.jpg
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