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SUMMARY:250 Years of Medal Design in America
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fascinating discussion with Alex Krapf\, First Vice President of the American Numismatic Society\, about the evolution of medal design in America. Krapf’s talk will span 250 years of history\, from the first American medal commissioned by Benjamin Franklin\, to the classically inspired designs of 19th-century and the bold innovations of the modern era. Along the way\, he will explore the ways in which politics\, technology\, and artistic movements influenced medal design\, and how Cyrus Dallin’s own coin and medal designs contributed to the development of this art form. Krapf will bring select medals from his own collection for attendees to view up close! \nDATE: Wednesday\, May 20 \nTIME: 7 – 8 PM \nLOCATION: Robbins Library\, 700 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA 02476 \n  \nPhoto courtesy of Cyrus Dallin Art Museum \nThis program is offered by the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum and Robbins Library as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/250-years-of-medal-design-in-america/
LOCATION:Robbins Library\, 700 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260420T100000
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SUMMARY:Patriots' Day Celebration at the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum
DESCRIPTION:Hear ye\, hear ye! Experience Paul Revere-inspired poems\, Arlington’s revolutionary history\, and Cyrus Dallin’s 57-year monument battle\, brought to life by Arlington locals! \nThis free\, family-friendly program will feature live readings of the Dallin Museum’s two favorite Paul Revere themed poems – one by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and the other by Cyrus Dallin himself. Learn about the Battle of Menotomy and imagine what it was like on that tumultuous day in 1775. Hear the fascinating story of Dallin’s battle to complete his famous monument to Paul Revere in Boston’s North End. Experience a beautiful small-scale cast of the statue in the east garden\, and venture into the Museum to view a rare prototype. \nThis event takes place in Whittemore Park in front of the Dallin Museum. Bring a chair and/or blanket. Following the program\, head to Town Hall where Paul Revere and William Dawes arrive at noon! \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/patriots-day-celebration-at-the-cyrus-dallin-art-museum-4/
LOCATION:Cyrus Dallin Art Museum\, 611 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02474\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260419T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260421T140000
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SUMMARY:Family Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of outdoor activities and local history on the lawn of the Jason Russell House. This family-friendly event is co-sponsored by the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum and the Old Schwamb Mill\, bringing together three of Arlington’s historical organizations for a shared community day. \nWhether you are interested in art\, local history\, or just looking for a low-key way to spend the afternoon outdoors with the family\, there will be a variety of activities to enjoy. \nThis event is free for all visitors! \nSunday\, April 19th\n11am – 2pm\n7 Jason Street\nArlington Historical Society \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/family-day/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Society\, 7 Jason Street\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250510T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250510T153000
DTSTAMP:20250429T133245Z
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SUMMARY:Reimagining Paul Revere: A Conversation with Narragansett Artist and Community Activist Sage Carbone
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special viewing and discussion with Boston-based artist Sage Carbone about her Indigenous beadwork reimagining of Cyrus Dallin’s Paul Revere statue. This piece was commissioned by the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum for display in the Euro-American Figures Gallery with the support of a grant from Arlington Commission on Arts and Culture. Carbone will share how her art relates to her efforts to elevate the histories and perspectives of Indigenous peoples living in Greater Boston today through such work as the Indigenous Languages Visibility Project in Cambridge and annual Red Sox Native American Celebration. \nSage Carbone is a member of the Northern Narragansett Tribe and has Nipmuc and Mi’kmaq ancestry. This program is offered in conjunction with Freedom’s Way Hidden Treasures program and Arlington 250. Carbone views the semi quincentennial as an opportunity to envision what the next 250 years could look like when we engage with history in ways that lift up everyone. \nRegistration is not required. \nDATE: Saturday\, May 10th \nTIME: 2:00 – 3:30 PM \nLOCATION: Arlington Historical Society’s Smith Museum\, 7 Jason Street\, Arlington\, MA 02476 \nPARKING: Parking is located on Jason Street or take the next right onto Jason Terrace. The historical society’s parking lot is located behind the Smith Museum. \nACCESSIBILITY: A ramp provides access to the Smith Museum. \n  \nThis program is offered by the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum\, Arlington Historical Society\, Old Schwamb Mill\, and the First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Arlington Indigenous Justice Working Group as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/reimagining-paul-revere-a-conversation-with-narragansett-artist-and-community-activist-sage-carbone/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Society\, 7 Jason Street\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cyrus Dallin Art Museum":MAILTO:info@dallin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250421T100000
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SUMMARY:Patriots' Day Celebration at the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum
DESCRIPTION:Hear ye\, hear ye! Experience Paul Revere-inspired poems\, Arlington’s revolutionary history\, and Cyrus Dallin’s 57-year monument battle\, brought to life by Arlington locals! \nThis free\, family-friendly program will feature live readings of our two favorite Paul Revere themed poems – one by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and the other by Cyrus Dallin himself. Learn about the Battle of Menotomy and imagine what it was like on that tumultuous day in 1775. Hear the fascinating story of Dallin’s battle to complete his famous monument to Paul Revere in Boston’s North End. Experience a beautiful small-scale cast of the statue in the east garden\, and venture into the Museum to view a rare prototype. \nEvent schedule:\n10-10:45 AM – Presentations in the Park (bring a chair and/or blanket)\n10:45-12 PM – Museum open house \nFollowing the program\, head to Town Hall where Paul Revere and William Dawes arrive at noon! (Family activities and refreshments at that location begin at 11 AM.) Learn about Arlington 250 events and programs here. \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/patriots-day-celebration-at-the-cyrus-dallin-art-museum-3/
LOCATION:Cyrus Dallin Art Museum\, 611 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02474\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240523T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240523T190000
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SUMMARY:Sculpture & Architecture Walking Tour of Arlington Center
DESCRIPTION:Art and history enthusiasts of all ages are welcome to join us for a one hour guided walking tour of Arlington Center on Thursday\, May 23 at 6:00 p.m. Experience the masterful public works created by the celebrated American sculptor\, Cyrus Dallin\, for his adopted hometown. Learn the stories behind notable memorials and historic buildings\, including the Uncle Sam Memorial Statue (1976)\, Soldiers & Sailors Monument (1887)\, and the art deco Arlington Co-operative Bank (1934). The tour will be cancelled should inclement weather occur. \nTour starts in front of the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum at 611 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington. Metered parking available in the lot behind the building. Additional tours will be held this season on the following dates: Thursdays: June 27\, July 25\, August 22 from 6-7:00 p.m and September 26 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED. \n  \n\nThis program is offered by the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!  \n 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/sculpture-architecture-walking-tour-of-arlington-center/
LOCATION:Cyrus Dallin Art Museum\, 611 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02474\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240415T100000
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SUMMARY:Patriots Day Celebration at the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum
DESCRIPTION:Hear ye\, hear ye! Experience Paul Revere-inspired poems\, Arlington’s revolutionary history\, and Cyrus Dallin’s 57-year monument battle\, brought to life by Arlington locals! \nThis free\, family-friendly program will feature live readings of the Dallin Museum’s two favorite Paul Revere-themed poems – one authored by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and the other by Cyrus Dallin himself. Learn about the Battle of Menotomy and imagine what it was like on that tumultuous day in 1775. Then\, hear the harrowing story of Dallin’s battle to complete his famous monument to Paul Revere in Boston’s North End. \nFollowing the program\, view the Dallin Museum’s newest addition – an extremely rare prototype of the Paul Revere Monument. This master plaster represents Dallin’s sixth design for the monument. He created the statue in 1930 in an attempt to revive the project\, which had been stalled since he unveiled his fifth version in 1899. For the first time ever\, visitors can experience Dallin’s fifth and sixth models side by side! Then head over to Arlington Town Hall to greet the National Lancers! \nFor more information\, visit www.dallin.org/events. \nRead the press release and discover all that’s planned for Patriots’ Day Week in Arlington!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/patriots-day-celebration-at-the-cyrus-dallin-art-museum-2/
LOCATION:Cyrus Dallin Art Museum\, 611 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02474\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230525T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230525T190000
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SUMMARY:Sculpture + Architecture Walking Tour: Cyrus Dallin & Arlington Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a one-our guided walking tour of Arlington Center! Experience the masterful public works created by the celebrated American sculptor\, Cyrus Dallin\, for his adopted hometown of Arlington\, Massachusetts. Learn the stories behind notable memorials and historic buildings\, including the Uncle Sam Memorial Statue (1976)\, Soldiers & Sailors Monument (1887)\, and the art deco Arlington Co-operative Bank (1934). Art and history enthusiasts of all ages are welcome. Before or after your tour\, plan to visit one of the many amazing restaurants in Arlington Center! \nTour starts in front of the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum at 611 Massachusetts Avenue in Arlington. Metered parking available in the lot behind the building. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED: Space is limited to 25. Click to register via Eventbrite. \n  \n\nThis program is offered by the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!  \n  \n 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/sculpture-architecture-walking-tour-cyrus-dallin-arlington-center-2/
LOCATION:Cyrus Dallin Art Museum\, 611 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02474\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230417T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230417T120000
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SUMMARY:Patriots Day Celebration at the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum
DESCRIPTION:Here ye\, hear ye! Experience Paul Revere-inspired poems\, Arlington’s revolutionary history\, and Dallin’s 57-year monument battle – brought to life by Arlington locals! \nThis free\, family-friendly program will feature live readings of our two favorite Paul Revere themed poems – one authored by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and the other by Cyrus Dallin himself. Learn about the Battle of Menotomy and imagine what it was like on that tumultuous day in 1775. Then\, hear the story of Cyrus Dallin’s 57-year battle to complete his famous monument to Paul Revere in Boston’s North End. \nThis event takes place in the newly renovated Whittemore Park in front of the Dallin Museum. Bring a chair and/or blanket. Take a tour of the Museum after the program\, or head to Town Hall where Paul Revere and William Dawes arrive at noon!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/patriots-day-celebration-at-the-cyrus-dallin-art-museum/
LOCATION:Cyrus Dallin Art Museum\, 611 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02474\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220527T180000
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SUMMARY:Sculpture + Architecture Walking Tour: Cyrus Dallin & Arlington Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a one-our guided walking tour of Arlington Center! Experience the masterful public works created by the celebrated American sculptor\, Cyrus Dallin\, for his adopted hometown of Arlington\, Massachusetts. Learn the stories behind notable memorials and historic buildings\, including the Uncle Sam Memorial Statue (1976)\, Soldiers & Sailors Monument (1887)\, and the art deco Arlington Co-operative Bank (1934). Art and history enthusiasts of all ages are welcome. Before or after your tour\, plan to visit one of the many amazing restaurants in Arlington Center! \nTour starts in front of the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum at 611 Mass. Ave. in Arlington. Metered parking available in the lot behind the building. \nSpecial Instructions: Space is limited to 25. Registration required\, visit dallin.org/events. \n  \n\nThis program is offered by the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!  \n  \n 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/sculpture-architecture-walking-tour-cyrus-dallin-arlington-center/
LOCATION:Cyrus Dallin Art Museum\, 611 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02474\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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