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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:20260613T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T150000
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CREATED:20260403T183811Z
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SUMMARY:Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Ashby\, MA
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 13 at 2:00 PM\, the Ashby Historical Society will host Declaring Independence: Then & Now at the Ashby Congregational Church (21 New Ipswich Road) off the historic town common. Experience a thought-provoking performance in an intimate setting that invites reflection on independence\, community\, and shared responsibility. \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-ashby/
LOCATION:Ashby Congregational Church\, 21 New Ipswich Road\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Declaring Independence: Then & Now,Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T111500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T121500
DTSTAMP:20260403T183416Z
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SUMMARY:Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Woburn\, MA
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Flag Day in Woburn on Saturday\, June 13! Gather at 10:30 AM on Main Street\, at the original site of the Fowle Tavern\, the meeting place of the Woburn Militia\, and enjoy fife and drum music while following the reenactors to Woburn City Hall. Or meet there on the steps\, at 11:15 AM\, when the Woburn Historical Society and the Woburn 250th Celebration Committee will host a performance of Declaring Independence: Then & Now. Take a short walk across the street to the Woburn Public Library to view an original copy of the Declaration of Independence—one of only twenty surviving copies of its type. The document will be on display from 10 AM to 4:30 PM. \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-woburn/
LOCATION:Woburn City Hall\, 10 Common Street\, Woburn\, 01801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Declaring Independence: Then & Now,Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Woburn Historical Society":MAILTO:Info@WoburnHistoricalSociety.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T182514Z
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SUMMARY:Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Fitchburg\, MA
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the weekend on Saturday\, June 13 at 11:00 AM with the Fitchburg Historical Society and Three Pyramids at the Adrian L. Ford Center for Change (18 Fairmount Street). Presented in collaboration with The Openest Mic and Stratton Players\, this performance blends history and contemporary expression. Stay afterward for an open poetry\, music\, and story-sharing session with local participants. \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-fitchburg/
LOCATION:Adrian L. Ford Center for Change\, 18 Fairmount Street\, Fitchburg\, MA\, 01420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Declaring Independence: Then & Now,Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fitchburg Historical Society":MAILTO:welcome@fitchburghistoricalsociety.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260604T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T191244Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T191244Z
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SUMMARY:Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Nashua\, NH
DESCRIPTION:The Nashua Historical Society will host back-to-back performances of Declaring Independence: Then & Now at 5:00 and 7:00 PM on Thursday\, June 4 at the Society’s Florence H. Speare Memorial Museum (5 Abbott Street). \nSPACE IS LIMITED\, PLEASE REGISTER BY CLICKING YOUR PREFERRED PERFORMANCE TIME BELOW:\n5 PM Performance\n7 PM Performance \nDeclaring Independence: Then & Now is a compelling live performance blending historic texts and modern voices\, exploring the relevance and power of the Declaration of Independence today. The script utilizes primary source material researched by citizen historians to reveal how individuals within Massachusetts and New Hampshire 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-nashua/
LOCATION:Florence H. Speare Memorial Museum\, 5 Abbott Street\, Nashua\, NH\, 03064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Declaring Independence: Then & Now,Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nashua Historical Society":MAILTO:nashuahistorical@comcast.net
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260529T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260529T210000
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SUMMARY:Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Stow\, MA
DESCRIPTION:Join the Stow Historical Society on Friday\, May 29 at 7:00 PM for a lively community performance at the historic Stow Town Hall (375 Great Road). The evening will conclude with 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-stow/
LOCATION:Stow Town Hall\, 375 Great Road\, Stow\, MA\, 01775\, United States
CATEGORIES:Declaring Independence: Then & Now,Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175808Z
CREATED:20260403T175629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T175808Z
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SUMMARY:Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Princeton\, MA
DESCRIPTION:Experience Declaring Independence: Then & Now on Saturday\, May 16 at 4:30 PM\, hosted by the Princeton Historical Society and Princeton Historical Commission at the First Congregational Church of Princeton (14 Mountain Road). A guided community conversation will follow\, offering space to reflect and share perspectives. \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-princeton/
LOCATION:First Congregational Church of Princeton\, 14 Mountain Road\, Princeton\, 01541\, United States
CATEGORIES:Declaring Independence: Then & Now,Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T144357Z
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SUMMARY:Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Sudbury\, MA
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 series begins as part of Sudbury 250th Day on Saturday\, May 16 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM! Gather at the First Parish of Sudbury (327 Concord Road) at 1:00 PM for an engaging performance hosted by the Sudbury Historical Society. Afterward\, enjoy a reception at the c. 1730 Loring Parsonage\, home to the Sudbury History Center and Museum in historic Sudbury Town Center. \nThis event is free and open to the public. Registration not required. \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-sudbury/
LOCATION:First Parish of Sudbury\, 327 Concord Road\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Declaring Independence: Then & Now,Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sudbury Historical Society":MAILTO:info@sudbury01776.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251116T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251116T160000
DTSTAMP:20251029T190054Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Community Gathering!
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited to Our Annual Community Gathering on Nov. 16th!\n\n\nMark your calendar for the 2025 Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area Community Gathering! \nJoin us as we explore the power of interpretation and education to reveal the untold stories of the region’s natural\, cultural and historical resources. \nLearn about what’s planned for 2026\, including the reimagining of the award-winning program\, Declaring Independence: Then & Now. \nEnjoy complimentary admission to the Concord Museum and view the special exhibition\, Transformed by Revolution. \nCommunity Presentations:\nFall Program Series\nDenise LeBlanc\, Friends of Pine Hawk\, Acton\, MA \n“The Ongoing American Revolution” Exhibit\nLiz Ammons\, Sandy Lawrence\, Amanda Schuler\, Medford Historical Society & Museum\, Medford\, MA \nNashua Riverwalk Educational Signage Project\nPaul Funch\, Groton Trails Committee\, Groton\, MA \nClick to register today!\nSunday\, November 16th\nConcord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA \n1-2 PM: Complimentary access to the Concord Museum‘s galleries (optional)\n2-4 PM: Community Gathering & Presentations
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/2025-community-gathering/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks,Open House
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ORGANIZER;CN="Freedom's Way National Heritage Area":MAILTO:info@freedomsway.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250923T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250923T150000
DTSTAMP:20250903T155034Z
CREATED:20250821T200308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T155034Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage in Action: Creating Accessible Experiences for Visitors of All Abilities
DESCRIPTION:Learn what to consider in making your site and programs welcoming and accessible to visitors of all physical and intellectual abilities. \nFeaturing:\nCharles G. Baldwin\, Program Officer III: Access & Inclusion\, Mass Cultural Council\nBrindha Muniappan\, Senior Director of the Museum Experience\, Discovery Museum \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED TO RECEIVE ZOOM LINK & RECORDING: https://bit.ly/heritage-in-action-3\n\n===\n\n\nHeritage in Action: Engaging the Next Generation through Educational Programs and Activities is a three-part webinar series designed to support cultural\, environmental and history organizations in developing and sustaining education programs for school audiences. \n\n\n\n\nThe series is free and open to all. Content is relevant to both staffed and all-volunteer organizations within and beyond the Heritage Area’s geographical boundaries. Recordings will be shared with registrants following each session and additional educational resources and templates will be made available on this webpage for all to access. \nClosed captioning is available. If additional support is needed to participate\, please email mail@freedomsway.org and we will do our best to provide suitable accommodations.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/heritage-in-action-creating-accessible-experiences-for-visitors-of-all-abilities/
CATEGORIES:Programs,Workshops & Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Freedom's Way National Heritage Area":MAILTO:info@freedomsway.org
LOCATION:https://freedomsway.org/event/heritage-in-action-creating-accessible-experiences-for-visitors-of-all-abilities/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250916T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250916T150000
DTSTAMP:20250903T155014Z
CREATED:20250821T195643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T155014Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage in Action: Engaging Youth & Family Audiences at Your Site
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create engaging\, sustainable programs for intergenerational groups that highlight your site’s unique natural\, cultural\, and heritage resources.\n\nFeaturing:Robert Kiihne\, Director of Exhibits\, USS Constitution Museum\nKris Scopinich\, Senior Director of Education & Engagement\, Mass Audubon\n\nREGISTRATION REQUIRED TO RECEIVE ZOOM LINK & RECORDING: https://bit.ly/heritage-in-action-2\n\n\n\n===\n\n\nHeritage in Action: Engaging the Next Generation through Educational Programs and Activities is a three-part webinar series designed to support cultural\, environmental and history organizations in developing and sustaining education programs for school audiences. \n\n\n\n\nThe series is free and open to all. Content is relevant to both staffed and all-volunteer organizations within and beyond the Heritage Area’s geographical boundaries. Recordings will be shared with registrants following each session and additional educational resources and templates will be made available on this webpage for all to access. \nClosed captioning is available. If additional support is needed to participate\, please email mail@freedomsway.org and we will do our best to provide suitable accommodations.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/heritage-in-action-engaging-youth-family-audiences-at-your-site/
CATEGORIES:Programs,Workshops & Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Freedom's Way National Heritage Area":MAILTO:info@freedomsway.org
LOCATION:https://freedomsway.org/event/heritage-in-action-engaging-youth-family-audiences-at-your-site/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250909T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250909T150000
DTSTAMP:20250903T154959Z
CREATED:20250821T195135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T154959Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage in Action: Developing School Programs for K-12 Students
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to identify your site’s educational assets and best practices for building lasting relationships and relevant programs for teachers and students. \nFeaturing:\nSusan Diachisin\, Director of Education\, Fitchburg Art Museum\nElisabeth Nevins\, Principal\, Seed/Ed Consulting \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED TO RECEIVE ZOOM LINK & RECORDING: https://bit.ly/heritage-in-action-1\n\n===\n\n\nHeritage in Action: Engaging the Next Generation through Educational Programs and Activities is a three-part webinar series designed to support cultural\, environmental and history organizations in developing and sustaining education programs for school audiences. \n\n\n\n\nThe series is free and open to all. Content is relevant to both staffed and all-volunteer organizations within and beyond the Heritage Area’s geographical boundaries. Recordings will be shared with registrants following each session and additional educational resources and templates will be made available on this webpage for all to access. \nClosed captioning is available. If additional support is needed to participate\, please email mail@freedomsway.org and we will do our best to provide suitable accommodations.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/heritage-in-action-developing-school-programs-for-k-12-students/
CATEGORIES:Programs,Workshops & Classes
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LOCATION:https://freedomsway.org/event/heritage-in-action-developing-school-programs-for-k-12-students/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250413T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250413T150000
DTSTAMP:20250303T164537Z
CREATED:20250303T164537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T164537Z
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SUMMARY:1775: When Resistance Becomes Revolution
DESCRIPTION:1775: When Resistance Becomes Revolution \n2:00pm – 3:00pm \n“John Adams said that the American Revolution was accomplished before a drop of blood was spilled at Lexington Green. But the War\, which began on April 19\, 1775\, would change the cause of liberty and challenge the Patriots’ conception of the struggle. What happened after April 19?” \nJoin us at The Wright Tavern to learn more. Sunday\, April 13. 2:00-3:00pm Seating is limited. Register Here for a seat or a Zoom link. \nRobert J. Allison\, PhD\, historian\, author\, president of the Colonial Society\, Professor of History at Suffolk University\, and Chair of Rev250 will be speaking. \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/1775-when-resistance-becomes-revolution/
LOCATION:Wright Tavern\, 2 Lexington Road\, Concord\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Revolutionary Stories,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241117T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241117T170000
DTSTAMP:20241016T171106Z
CREATED:20241016T162356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T171106Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Community Gathering!
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited to Our Community Gathering on Nov. 17th!\n\n\n\nMark your calendar for the 2024 Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area Community Gathering! \nJoin us as we explore the power of storytelling to elevate diverse voices in the Heritage Area. \nLearn about projects reshaping the region’s historical narrative and explore what’s ahead for 2025\, including the launch of the How We Remember: Revolutionary War Monuments\, Memorials and Markers within the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area microsite. \nCommunity Presentations: \nConcord Reformatory Cemetery: Naming the Unnamed\nConcord Prison Outreach\, Liz Rust \nFaded Memory: Women and People of Color in the American Revolution and Beyond\nAthina Education\, Katina Fontes \nRedesign of the Indigenous Peoples Gallery\nCyrus Dallin Art Museum\, Heather Leavell \nClick to register today!\nSunday\, November 17th\nConcord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA \n2-3 PM: Complimentary access to the Concord Museum‘s galleries (optional)\n3-5 PM: Community Gathering & Presentations
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/2024-community-gathering/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks,Open House
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ORGANIZER;CN="Freedom's Way National Heritage Area":MAILTO:info@freedomsway.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240928T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240928T110000
DTSTAMP:20240916T172058Z
CREATED:20240826T192615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T172058Z
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SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks — "How We Remember" with the Arlington Historical Society & Arlington 250
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSPACE IS LIMITED TO 12; REGISTRATION REQUIRED – CLICK TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!\nAround Patriots’ Day two small British flags appear in the Old Burying Ground in Arlington\, Massachusetts. These flags have been appearing for decades in the same place along the west wall of the cemetery. Historical references point to a mass grave of 40 British regulars who died on April 19\, 1775 in the retreat from Lexington and Concord in this location. A recent Ground Penetrating Radar study revealed disturbed soil in this location consistent with a mass grave. A permanent monument\, dedicated September 7\, 2024\, now marks this historic site. Visit the Arlington Historical Society’s website to learn more about this exciting project.  \nOur program will begin with a brief tour of the Jason Russell House where British bullet holes from April 19th\, 1775 can still be seen. We will then walk a flat and easy 0.3 miles to the Old Burying Ground\, passing Robbins Memorial Town Hall\, a statue by Cyrus Dallin\, the Winfield Robbins Memorial Gardens and the Whittemore-Robbins House. \nArriving at the Old Burying Ground\, we will see the recently dedicated Monument to the Fallen Crown Soldiers who Died on April 19\, 1775 and the 2023 Monument to Enslaved and Free Persons of Color in Menotomy who are buried in the same area. Before returning to the Jason Russell House\, we will visit the 1848 Revolutionary War Monument that marks the burial site of Jason Russell and 11 of his fellow Patriots who fell on April 19th\, 1775. \nPARKING: A small lot is located behind the Jason Russell House on Jason Terrace. Ample street parking is available on nearby Mass. Ave. and Jason Street. \n===\nThis walking tour is featured in the 2024 Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks series\, “How We Remember.” Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks is part of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area’s larger interpretive strategy which aims to provide life-long learning opportunities to residents and visitors\, connecting them to local landscapes while raising awareness of and inspiring support for conservation and preservation initiatives in the region. \nThis year’s thematic focus is inspired by our semiquincentennial initiative\, How We Remember: A Survey of Revolutionary War Monuments\, Memorials and Markers within the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. The series explores the ways in which people and events of the Revolutionary War period are commemorated in various towns’ landscapes while sharing fascinating stories behind how and why these commemorative objects came to be. \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/connecting-communities-walks-talks-arlington/
LOCATION:Arlington Historical Society\, 7 Jason Street\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Revolutionary Stories,Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks,Walks & Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240811T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240811T150000
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SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks — "How We Remember" with Westford 250
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we continue Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area’s 2024 Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks program with Rally at the Liberty Tree\, A Revolutionary Walking Tour of Westford Common hosted by the Westford Museum & Historical Society. \nMeet Ken Tebbetts at 1:50 PM at the Liberty Tree near the Westford Public Safety Courtyard next to Town Hall (55 Main St) for a guided tour of the Revolutionary War Monuments and Memorials surrounding Westford Common. \nWhat is Westford 250?  In 2025 the nation will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War. Join the Westford Museum and Historical Society as we explore Westford’s history in the American Revolution and related stories. \nFor more information about all of the Museum’s events and programs\, visit their website at https://museum.westford.org/upcoming-events/. \n===\nThis walking tour is featured in the 2024 Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks series\, “How We Remember.” Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks is part of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area’s larger interpretive strategy which aims to provide life-long learning opportunities to residents and visitors\, connecting them to local landscapes while raising awareness of and inspiring support for conservation and preservation initiatives in the region. \nThis year’s thematic focus is inspired by our semiquincentennial initiative\, How We Remember: A Survey of Revolutionary War Monuments\, Memorials and Markers within the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. The series explores the ways in which people and events of the Revolutionary War period are commemorated in various towns’ landscapes while sharing fascinating stories behind how and why these commemorative objects came to be.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/connecting-communities-walks-talks-how-we-remember-with-westford-250/
LOCATION:Westford Town Common\, Lincoln Street\, Westford\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Revolutionary Stories,Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks,Walks & Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240721T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240721T113000
DTSTAMP:20240701T122553Z
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SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks — "How We Remember" at Minute Man NHP
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we continue Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area’s 2024 Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks program with a Concord’s North Bridge: History & Memory tour hosted by Minute Man National Historical Park. \nAt 11:00 a.m. meet a Park Ranger at the benches by the North Bridge for this 30 minute program. Learn about the momentous battle at Concord’s North Bridge\, where the British Army suffered its first casualties of the war\, and the legacy of this event in American History. \nThe program meets at the eastern bank of Concord’s North Bridge which is around 400 feet from the North Bridge parking lot located along Monument Street. There is a crosswalk connecting the bridge trail to the parking lot. The program can be accessed via a wide dirt walking trail. The trail is leveled and has a slight slope leading down to the bridge. There are sitting bench options both at the program location and located along the trail. Some program guides may move from one side of the bridge to the other (east to west). The bridge itself is roughly 140 Feet long and slightly arched. There are limited sitting benches on the opposite (west) side of the bridge \nFor more information about all of the Park’s events and programs\, visit their website at https://www.nps.gov/mima/planyourvisit/calendar.htm \nImage courtesy of Minute Man National Historical Park \n===\nThis walking tour is featured in the 2024 Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks series\, “How We Remember.” Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks is part of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area’s larger interpretive strategy which aims to provide life-long learning opportunities to residents and visitors\, connecting them to local landscapes while raising awareness of and inspiring support for conservation and preservation initiatives in the region. \nThis year’s thematic focus is inspired by our semiquincentennial initiative\, How We Remember: A Survey of Revolutionary War Monuments\, Memorials and Markers within the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. The series explores the ways in which people and events of the Revolutionary War period are commemorated in various towns’ landscapes while sharing fascinating stories behind how and why these commemorative objects came to be.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/connecting-communities-walks-talks-how-we-remember-at-minute-man-nhp/
LOCATION:Minute Man National Historical Park\, 174 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks,Walks & Hikes
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240219
DTSTAMP:20240126T141224Z
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SUMMARY:The Hive: A Symposium for Living History Interpreters
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, Feb 17\, 2024\, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm\nSunday\, Feb 18\, 2024\, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm\nMassachusetts National Guard Armory\n91 Everett St.\, Concord\, MA\nFree\, Registration is required (opens on January 20) \nBack by popular demand\, Minute Man National Historical Park\, Friends of Minute Man\, Revolution 250\, Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area\, and the Massachusetts Army National Guard are pleased to present The Hive: A Symposium for Living History Interpreters! This two-day symposium is geared toward reenactors and living history interpreters for the early period of the American Revolution. It will feature scholars and subject matter experts\, presentations\, and hands-on break-out sessions. \nBoth mornings will begin with musket drill sessions\, “open office hours” for friendly kit consultations\, comfortable sewing circles\, and a show and tell of original 18th-century objects. Wearing your historical clothing is encouraged if you wish to receive consultation on either of the days. To participate in the musket drill\, please bring a musket and an empty cartridge box (and a bayonet if one is available). Safety inspections will be completed at the beginning of the drill. \nPlease bring your own lunch each day for a lunch break; light refreshments will be available. Participants are welcome to bring items to share as well. There will be formal presentations followed by two concurrent break-out sessions in the afternoons on both days. Click here for the full schedule and list of presenters. \nA small parking lot with accessible parking is available at the Massachusetts National Guard Armory at 91 Everett Street\, Concord MA. There is also ample free on-street parking on adjacent streets\, and additional parking is available at the Alcott Elementary School\, 93 Laurel Street\, Concord\, MA. A wheelchair lift is available to enter the building. For more information\, please email Jim Hollister\, Park Ranger at Minute Man National Historical Park\, at jim_hollister@nps.gov. \nRegistration is required and opens on Jan. 20\, please click here to register. This event is free and open to the public. \nThis program is co-sponsored by the Friends of Minute Man National Park\, Revolution 250\, Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area\, and the Massachusetts Army National Guard.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/the-hive-a-symposium-for-living-history-interpreters/
LOCATION:Massachusetts National Guard Armory\, 91 Everett Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History,Talks,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231105T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231105T170000
DTSTAMP:20230926T150014Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Community Gathering & Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited to Our Community Gathering & Annual Meeting on Nov. 5th!\n\n\n\nMark your calendar for the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area Community Gathering & Annual Meeting! \nJoin us as we launch a new year of community engagement inspired by the work of our partners and the power of storytelling. \nWe’ll learn about projects funded through our Partnership Grant Program and explore what’s ahead for 2024\, including our thematic focus on memory and memorialization. \nCommunity Presentations:\nMonument to Menotomy’s Enslaved & Free Persons of Color\nArlington Historical Society \nRediscover Mapledale\, Phase I\nMapledale Conservation Project \nWestlawn Cemetery’s Revolutionary War Veterans Tour\nWestford Historical Society & Museum \nClick to register today!\nSunday\, November 5th\nConcord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA \n2-3 PM: Visit the Concord Museum (optional)\n3-5 PM: Community Gathering & Annual Meeting
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/2023-community-gathering-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230715T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230715T120000
DTSTAMP:20230601T121235Z
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SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks — Operation Pollination with Tufts Pollinator Initiative
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the return of Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area’s Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks program after a two-year hiatus! This year’s series titled “Operation Pollination” focuses on native pollination systems specific to the Heritage Area\, highlighting the work of our partners while sharing ways in which you can help these systems thrive. \nDid you know that cities are teeming with biodiversity? Insect pollinators like bees\, butterflies\, and beetles thrive in the city and help to sustain our local food systems and ecosystems. Come explore the flower gardens at Tufts University to learn how ecologically minded garden design can benefit both people and pollinators in the city. Guided by Tufts Pollinator Initiative experts\, we’ll spy charismatic animals like bumble bees\, green metallic sweat bees\, monarch butterflies\, and more! \nTwo Pollinator Safaris led by trained TPI guides will be offered: 9:30-10:30 AM and 11:00 AM-12:00 PM. TPI guides will be available for a Q&A session 15 minutes afterwards. Each walk is FREE to attend\, and registration is limited to 30 people per walk. \nAbout: Tufts Pollinator Initiative works to build capacity for community-led urban pollinator conservation through habitat creation\, nature education\, and ecological research. Founded in 2019\, TPI is run by enthusiastic Tufts University student scientists who are committed to raising awareness and inspiring support for pollinator conservation. Visit https://sites.tufts.edu/pollinators/ to learn more. \nSPACE IS LIMITED; REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Please click here to register for either walk.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/connecting-communities-walks-talks-operation-pollination-with-tufts-pollinator-initiative/
LOCATION:Tufts University “Pollinator Plaza”\, 574 Boston Avenue\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks,Walks & Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230320T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230320T210000
DTSTAMP:20230601T155803Z
CREATED:20230216T182359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T155803Z
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SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks — Operation Pollination with Lincoln Land Conservation Trust
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the return of Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks after a two-year hiatus! This year’s series titled “Operation Pollination” focuses on native pollination systems specific to the Heritage Area\, highlighting the work of our partners while sharing ways in which you can help these systems thrive. \nAs we await Spring’s return and the buzz of pollinator activity\, we’ll kick-off the program on Wednesday\, March 1st with a mini-series of webinars providing participants with a foundational understanding of the topic. Programs are free and open to the public—click here to register.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/connecting-communities-walks-talks-operation-pollination-with-lincoln-land-conservation-trust/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230301T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230301T210000
DTSTAMP:20230601T155752Z
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SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks — Operation Pollination with Dr. Robert Gegear
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the return of Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks after a two-year hiatus! This year’s series titled “Operation Pollination” focuses on native pollination systems specific to the Heritage Area\, highlighting the work of our partners while sharing ways in which you can help these systems thrive. \nAs we await Spring’s return and the buzz of pollinator activity\, we’ll kick-off the program on Wednesday\, March 1st with a mini-series of webinars providing participants with a foundational understanding of the topic. Programs are free and open to the public—click here to register.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/connecting-communities-walks-talks-operation-pollination-with-dr-robert-gegear/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks,Talks
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