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

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

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

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Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour Visits Bolton, MA

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

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

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Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour Visits Lancaster, MA

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

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

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Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour Visits Sterling, MA

Memorial Park Cross Street, Sterling, MA, United States

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

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Roudenbush Community Market

Roudenbush Community Market Fisher Way, Westford, United States

The Roudenbush Community Market (formerly the Westford Farmer's Market) will open on July 2, 2024 and run every Tuesday from 3:00pm to 7:00pm until September 10, 2024. We are located on Fisher Way next to the Abbot School in Westford, MA. Visit our website for more information! Photo courtesy of the Roudenbush Community Market

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 the Historical Society's website for details and the complete program. Image courtesy of the Arlington Historical Society https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/REV-STORIES_logo-mark_square.png This event explores our region's revolutionary past! […]

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Roudenbush Community Market

Roudenbush Community Market Fisher Way, Westford, United States

The Roudenbush Community Market (formerly the Westford Farmer's Market) will open on July 2, 2024 and run every Tuesday from 3:00pm to 7:00pm until September 10, 2024. We are located on Fisher Way next to the Abbot School in Westford, MA. Visit our website for more information! Photo courtesy of the Roudenbush Community Market

A Place Called Home: Exploring Ebenezer Keyes Conservation Area Exhibition at FAM

Fitchburg Art Museum 185 Elm Street, Fitchburg, MA, United States

Ebenezer Keyes Conservation Project #4, 2022-24 Inkjet print/mixed media on panel 12 x 48 inches (30.48 x 121.92 cm) Order a copy of the art catalog A Place Called Home at Lulu.com. View a PDF version here. A Place Called Home by Jessica Robey, artist-in-residence, is on display at the Fitchburg Art Museum from September […]

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 explore this critical point in Acton history in the next edition of the Acton 250 lecture series. Remote Participation: You can participate in the Q&A […]

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Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks — “How We Remember” with the Arlington Historical Society & Arlington 250

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

Join us as we close out Freedom's Way National Heritage Area's 2024 Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks program with a guided walking tour hosted by the Arlington Historical Society and Arlington 250. SPACE IS LIMITED TO 12; REGISTRATION REQUIRED – CLICK TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT! Around Patriots’ Day two small British flags appear in the […]

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Acton 250: Acton Center Walking Tour with Amy Cole

Acton Memorial Library 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

Acton 250 Committee presents: Acton Center Walking Tour with Amy Cole  -  Saturday, September 28th 1:00 – 2:30 PM Please meet Amy at the Acton Memorial Library parking lot at 12:50 PM. The walk is free, but registration is needed and capped at 20 attendees per walk. Registration link: https://tinyurl.com/ACTWSEP28. Professional tour leader Amy Cole […]

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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 G Major -Clayton Stephenson, piano Mr. Stephenson appears by arrangement with The Cliburn Berlioz | Symphonie Fantastique Inspired by the French influence on the success […]

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