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SUMMARY:Battle Road Anniversary Hike
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 19\, 2023\nMeriam’s Corner\, Concord\n12:00 pm – 5:00 pm \nJoin National Park Rangers for an immersive 5-mile guided Battle Road trail hike. From Meriam’s Corner to Fiske Hill\, follow in the footsteps of the ill-fated British column during the 248th anniversary of the Concord expedition. This experiential program will bring the stories of the battle road to life through guided interpretation and immersive Living History elements. Learn about the trials and triumphs of those who experienced the bloody events of April 19\, 1775. \nRegistration will open on March 25\, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.\, please check the Friends of Minute Man Page here for a registration link. \nProgram Logistics: \n\nProgram begins at 12:00. Conclusion at approximately 5:00 p.m. at Fiske Hill in Lexington\, Massachusetts. Once registered\, participants will receive additional details in a confirmation email.\nThis program is free of charge\, although registration is required if you would like to reserve a limited seat on the post-program shuttle bus returning participants from Fiske Hill to Meriam’s Corner.\nBe advised this program will be an expansive hike over 5-miles of Battle Road Trail on undulating terrain. Sturdy walking shoes/ equipment\, weather appropriate clothing\, and water are recommended. Park comfort stations at Meriam’s Corner\, Hartwell Tavern\, and the Minute Man Visitor center will be open.\nBe advised bug spray is recommended\nBe advised this program will feature musket fire along with other immersive living history elements.\nDogs are not permitted on this tour.\n\nParking: \nParking passes for the Meriam’s Corner Lot will be provided to only pre-registered participants. \nFor those not registered on the shuttle bus\, all other Minute Man NHP lots will be available. Be aware those not registered for the shuttle will be responsible for returning to their own vehicles. The distance from the Wood Street lot on Fiske Hill to Meriam’s Corner is approximately 5 Miles\, one direction. \nThis event is co-sponsored by Minute Man National Historical Park\, Friends of Minute Man\, Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area\, Middlesex Savings Bank\, and Tough Ruck. \nPhoto courtesy of the Friends of Minute Man National Park
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/battle-road-anniversary-hike/
LOCATION:Minute Man National Historical Park\, 174 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History,Walks & Hikes
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SUMMARY:Patriot Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Experience Patriots’ Day at Minute Man National Historical Park \nTuesday\, April 18\, 2023\nNorth Bridge\, Concord\n7:45 pm \nAs darkness descends upon the North Bridge battlefield we invite you to come and reflect on the events of April 19\, 1775 and the meaning of liberty. The evening ceremony will feature a lantern-light procession\, poetry\, music\, and a recitation of the names of the soldiers who gave their lives on that “ever-memorable” 19th of April. \n*To participate in the lantern-light procession\, please provide your own REAL candle lantern. The procession will begin at North Bridge Visitor Center\, 174 Liberty Street\, Concord MA. From there we will march down the quarter-mile path to the North Bridge where the ceremony will take place. Participants are welcome to wear 18th century clothing if they choose\, but please do not bring muskets.  \nParking:\nNorth Bridge Visitor Center: 174 Liberty Street\, Concord\, Ma\nNorth Bridge Parking Lot: 280 Monument Street\, Concord\, Ma \nPhoto courtesy of Minute Man National Historical Park via TheHistoryList.com
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/patriot-vigil-2/
LOCATION:Minute Man National Historical Park\, 174 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230417T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230417T093000
DTSTAMP:20230323T193429Z
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SUMMARY:North Bridge Fight Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:Experience Patriots’ Day at Minute Man National Historical Park \nMonday\, April 17\, 2023\nNorth Bridge\, Concord\n8:30 am \nCommemorate Patriot’s Day with a dramatic tactical demonstration involving Colonial minute men\, British regulars\, and musket fire\, marking the “shot heard round the world.” \nParking:\n*Please note the roads in Concord close near 8:30 am and remain closed until the ceremony and parade conclude. \nNorth Bridge Visitor Center: 174 Liberty Street\, Concord\, Ma\nNorth Bridge Parking Lot: 280 Monument Street\, Concord\, Ma \nPhoto courtesy of Minute Man National Historical Park via TheHistoryList.com
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/north-bridge-fight-commemoration-2/
LOCATION:Minute Man National Historical Park\, 174 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230416T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230416T163000
DTSTAMP:20230323T192840Z
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SUMMARY:The Search of the Barrett Farm
DESCRIPTION:Experience Patriots’ Day at Minute Man National Historical Park \nSunday\, April 16\, 2023\nColonel James Barrett House\n1:30 – 4:30 pm \nVisit the home of Colonel James Barrett and talk with costumed park rangers and volunteers about colonial military preparations. \nParking:\nBarrett House: 448 Barrett’s Mill Road \nPhoto courtesy of Minute Man National Historical Park via TheHistoryList.com
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/the-search-of-the-barrett-farm-2/
LOCATION:Minute Man National Historical Park\, 174 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230415T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230415T153000
DTSTAMP:20230601T160816Z
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SUMMARY:Explore the Elm Brook Hill Battle Site
DESCRIPTION:Experience Patriots’ Day at Minute Man National Historical Park \nSaturday\, April 15\, 2023\nHartwell Tavern\n2:30 pm (1 hour) \nJoin Edmund Foster\, a militiaman from Reading\, Massachusetts (portrayed by park volunteer\, Ed Hurley)\, on a guided tour to the Elm Brook Hill (Bloody Angle) Battle Site where he fought on April 19\, 1775. Foster will be joined by Lincoln\, Massachusetts historian and author Don Hafner. \nThis tour will begin at Hartwell Tavern and include Living History elements. \nParking is available at the Hartwell Tavern Parking Area\, 112 North Great Road\, Lincoln\, Ma \nPhoto courtesy of Minute Man National Historical Park via TheHistoryList.com
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/explore-the-elm-brook-hill-battle-site/
LOCATION:Minute Man National Historical Park\, 174 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History,Tours,Walks & Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230415T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230415T093000
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SUMMARY:Caught in the Storm of War: The Civilian Experience of April 19\, 1775
DESCRIPTION:Experience Patriots’ Day at Minute Man National Historical Park \nSaturday\, April 15\, 2023\nHartwell Tavern and Captain William Smith House \n“Trepidation\, Fever and Rushing to Arms” ~ 11:15 am\nCaptain William Smith House\n11:15 am (30 Minutes) \nJoin living historians at the Captain William Smith house for a program about the civilian experience of April 19\, 1775. See alarm riders in action\, militia marching to the scene of battle\, and civilians preparing to leave home. During this 30-minute program\, the Ladies Association of Revolutionary America will tell the stories of the common people who experienced the horrors of war first-hand. \nHartwell Tavern and Captain William Smith Open House\nHartwell open 9:30 – 11:00 am\nSmith House open 9:30 – 11:45 am\nIf you had to leave your home in a hurry\, uncertain of your return\, what would you take with you? Learn about the local civilians who struggled to save their families and belongings from the path of war on April 19\, 1775. \nEvent Parking will be available at:\nHartwell Tavern Parking Area\, 112 North Great Road\, Lincoln\, Ma.\nMinute Man Visitor Center Parking Lot\, 210 North Great Road\, Lincoln\, Ma. \n*Note\, those who park near Hartwell Tavern should anticipate a one-way walk of 1.5 Miles to reach Minute Man Visitor Center and the tactical demonstration area.* \nPhoto courtesy of Minute Man National Historical Park via TheHistoryList.com
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/caught-in-the-storm-of-war-the-civilian-experience-of-april-19-1775-2/
LOCATION:Minute Man National Historical Park\, 174 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230408T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230408T160000
DTSTAMP:20230323T185601Z
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SUMMARY:Paul Revere Capture Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Experience Patriots’ Day at Minute Man National Historical Park \nSaturday April 8\, 2023\nPaul Revere Capture Site\n3:00-4:00 pm \nThe Lincoln Minute Men\, joined by other reenactment units\, observe the historic capture of Paul Revere with historic music and a musket fire salute. \nPhoto courtesy of Minute Man National Historical Park via TheHistoryList.com
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/paul-revere-capture-ceremony-2/
LOCATION:Minute Man National Historical Park\, 174 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230408T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230408T140000
DTSTAMP:20230323T183910Z
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SUMMARY:Meriam's Corner Exercise
DESCRIPTION:Experience Patriots’ Day at Minute Man National Historical Park \nSaturday\, April 8\, 2023\nMeriam’s Corner\n1:00 – 2:00 pm \nThe Town of Concord\, joined by local fife and drum ensembles\, minute men and the Concord Independent Battery commemorate the fighting that occurred at Meriam’s Corner on April 19\, 1775. The Nathan Meriam House will be open 11am- 2pm. \nParking:\nMeriam’s Corner Lot: 751 Lexington Road\, Concord\, Ma. \nPhoto courtesy of Minute Man National Historical Park
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/meriams-corner-exercise/
LOCATION:Minute Man National Historical Park\, 174 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220702T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220702T134500
DTSTAMP:20220808T170620Z
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SUMMARY:Explore the Elm Brook Hill (Bloody Angle) Battle Site with Edmund Foster
DESCRIPTION:Edmund Foster\, a militiaman from Reading\, Massachusetts (portrayed by park volunteer\, Ed Hurley)\, will lead a tour to the Elm Brook Hill (Bloody Angle) Battle Site where he fought on April 19\, 1775. He will be joined by Lincoln\, Massachusetts historian and author Don Hafner. \nNote that this event will begin at Hartwell Tavern within Minute Man National Historical Park. \nPhoto courtesy of Minute Man National Historical Park via TheHistoryList.com
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/explore-the-elm-brook-hill-bloody-angle-battle-site-with-edmund-foster-2/2022-07-02/
LOCATION:Minute Man National Historical Park\, 174 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History,Tours,Walks & Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220512T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220512T100000
DTSTAMP:20230421T201518Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Bird Walk at Minute Man National Historical Park
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of Minute Man National Park for a spring bird walk! May brings many migrating birds to Minute Man National Historical Park\, including thrushes\, vireos\, orioles\, buntings\, and warblers in their jewel-colored plumage. Join us for a one-mile stroll through the park with Kathy Dia to see and hear some of these beautiful visitors as they court and fuel up for their journey north. \nKathy Stark Dia leads bird programs for Mass Audubon\, the Brookline Bird Club\, and Minute Man National Historical Park. She is also a volunteer monitor for Northeast Temperate Network’s breeding bird survey at the park. \nSpecial Instructions: Space is limited to 15. Registration required\, visit friendsofminuteman.org. Location and parking information will be sent to registered participants. \n  \nThis program is offered by the Friends of Minute Man National Park and Minute Man National Historical Park 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/spring-bird-walk-at-minute-man-national-historical-park/
LOCATION:Minute Man National Historical Park\, 174 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks & Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220419T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220419T120000
DTSTAMP:20220428T143816Z
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SUMMARY:Arrival of the Sudbury Militia
DESCRIPTION:Patriots’ Day 2022 at Minute Man National Historical Park \nThe Sudbury Companies of Militia and Minute will make their annual march to North Bridge in honor of their fellow townsmen who made the same march in 1775. They will fire volleys from North Bridge in soldierly salute. \nNote that this event will take place at the North Bridge within Minute Man National Historical Park. \nPhoto courtesy of Minute Man National Historical Park via TheHistoryList.com
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/arrival-of-the-sudbury-militia/
LOCATION:Minute Man National Historical Park\, 174 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220418T195000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220418T204500
DTSTAMP:20220428T143855Z
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SUMMARY:Patriot Vigil
DESCRIPTION:Patriots’ Day 2022 at Minute Man National Historical Park \nLantern light procession: 7:50 p.m. (step off at North Bridge Visitor Center)\nCeremony at North Bridge: 8:00 – 8:45 p.m.\nAs darkness descends upon the North Bridge battlefield we invite you to come and reflect on the events of April 19\, 1775 and the meaning of liberty. The evening ceremony will feature a lantern-light procession\, poetry\, music\, and a recitation of the names of the soldiers who gave their lives on that “ever-memorable” 19th of April. \nPlease note\, if you would like to participate in the procession at 7:50 p.m. we ask you bring your own enclosed candle lantern – real candles only – no flashlights or LED lights in the procession please. \nNote that this event will take place at the North Bridge within Minute Man National Historical Park. \nPhoto courtesy of Minute Man National Historical Park via TheHistoryList.com
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/patriot-vigil/
LOCATION:Minute Man National Historical Park\, 174 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220418T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220418T093000
DTSTAMP:20220504T142846Z
CREATED:20220307T225131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T142846Z
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SUMMARY:North Bridge Fight Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:Patriots’ Day 2022 at Minute Man National Historical Park \nCommemorate Patriots’ Day with a dramatic Battle demonstration involving Colonial minute men\, British regulars\, and musket fire\, marking the “shot heard round the world.” \nNote that this event will take place at the North Bridge within Minute Man National Historical Park. \nPhoto courtesy of Minute Man National Historical Park via TheHistoryList.com
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/north-bridge-fight-commemoration/
LOCATION:Minute Man National Historical Park\, 174 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220417T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220417T163000
DTSTAMP:20220428T144159Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T144159Z
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SUMMARY:The Search of the Barrett Farm
DESCRIPTION:Patriots’ Day 2022 at Minute Man National Historical Park \nVisit the home of Colonel James Barrett and talk with costumed park rangers and volunteers about colonial military preparations. Around 3:30 p.m. British soldiers will arrive and conduct a search of the property\, looking for supplies. \nNote that this event will take place at the Colonel James Barrett House within Minute Man National Historical Park. \nPhoto courtesy of Minute Man National Historical Park via TheHistoryList.com
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/the-search-of-the-barrett-farm/
LOCATION:Minute Man National Historical Park\, 174 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220416T124500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220416T140000
DTSTAMP:20220428T144331Z
CREATED:20220307T224015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T144331Z
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SUMMARY:Parker’s Revenge Tactical Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Patriots’ Day 2022 at Minute Man National Historical Park \nWatch hundreds of British and Colonial reenactors who will engage in a battle demonstration showing the running fight that took place along this deadly stretch of road on the border of Lincoln and Lexington. After the demonstration you will have the opportunity to get up close and talk with these amazing volunteers and learn about British regulars and Colonial militiamen in great detail. \nNote that this event will take place at the Minute Man Visitor Center within Minute Man National Historical Park. \nPhoto courtesy of Minute Man National Historical Park via TheHistoryList.com
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/parkers-revenge-tactical-demonstration/
LOCATION:Minute Man National Historical Park\, 174 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220416T104500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220416T124500
DTSTAMP:20220428T144403Z
CREATED:20220307T223434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T144403Z
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SUMMARY:Caught in the Storm of War: The Civilian Experience of April 19\, 1775
DESCRIPTION:Patriots’ Day 2022 at Minute Man National Historical Park \nIf you had to leave your home in a hurry\, uncertain of your return\, what would you take with you? Learn about the local civilians on April 19\, 1775 who struggled to save their families and belongings from the path of war. \nMeet living history volunteers at the Hartwell Tavern and the Captain William Smith House portraying Colonial civilians. Starting at 11:45 am\, with the sounds of battle approaching\, they will hastily close up the house and head off down the road. We invite you to join them and be a part of the scenario! Interact with the reenactors and learn the stories of ordinary women and men whose lives were suddenly upended by war. \nPlease note: The civilian evacuation scenario will begin at the Hartwell Tavern at 11:45 a.m. and end near the Parker’s Revenge Site\, a distance of nearly 2 miles. There you will be directed to the viewing area to see the tactical demonstration at 1:00 p.m. \nNote that this event will begin at Hartwell Tavern within Minute Man National Historical Park. \nPhoto courtesy of Minute Man National Historical Park via TheHistoryList.com
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/caught-in-the-storm-of-war-the-civilian-experience-of-april-19-1775/
LOCATION:Minute Man National Historical Park\, 174 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History,Walks & Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220416T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220416T113000
DTSTAMP:20220428T144452Z
CREATED:20220307T222049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T144452Z
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SUMMARY:Explore the Elm Brook Hill (Bloody Angle) Battle Site with Edmund Foster
DESCRIPTION:Patriots’ Day 2022 at Minute Man National Historical Park \nEdmund Foster\, a militiaman from Reading\, Massachusetts (portrayed by park volunteer\, Ed Hurley)\, will lead a tour to the Elm Brook Hill (Bloody Angle) Battle Site where he fought on April 19\, 1775. He will be joined by Lincoln\, Massachusetts historian and author Don Hafner. \nNote that this event will begin at Hartwell Tavern within Minute Man National Historical Park. \nPhoto courtesy of Minute Man National Historical Park via TheHistoryList.com
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/explore-the-elm-brook-hill-bloody-angle-battle-site-with-edmund-foster/
LOCATION:Minute Man National Historical Park\, 174 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History,Tours,Walks & Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220409T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220409T160000
DTSTAMP:20220428T144928Z
CREATED:20220307T221216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T144928Z
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SUMMARY:Paul Revere Capture Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Patriots’ Day 2022 at Minute Man National Historical Park \nThe Lincoln Minute Men\, joined by other reenactment units\, observe the historic capture of Paul Revere with fife and drum music\, a theatrical performance and a musket fire salute. \nNote that this event will take place at the Paul Revere Capture Site within Minute Man National Historical Park. \nPhoto courtesy of Minute Man National Historical Park via TheHistoryList.com
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/paul-revere-capture-ceremony/
LOCATION:Minute Man National Historical Park\, 174 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History
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