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SUMMARY:Fife and Drum Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Attend the 22nd Annual Lexington Tattoo and Muster \nTattoo: Friday\, May 3\, 6:30 pm on the Lexington Battle Green (1625 Massachusetts Ave.). Free outdoor evening performance of fife and drum music at the scene of the first skirmish in the Revolutionary War. Hosted by the William Diamond Junior Fife & Drum Corps of Lexington and featuring corps including the Kentish Guards\, one of the oldest fife and drum corps in the US\, and the Middlesex County Volunteers Fife & Drum Corps. \nMuster: Saturday\, May 4\, 12:00-5:00 pm at Hastings Park in Lexington (corner of Massachusetts Ave. and Worthen Rd.). Free outdoor afternoon of music\, history and entertainment by two dozen fife and drum corps representing different eras\, particularly the Revolution\, hosted by the William Diamond Junior Fife & Drum Corps of Lexington. Free parking; walking distance from Lexington’s historic Battle Green\, Visitors Center and historic houses.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/fife-and-drum-weekend/
LOCATION:Lexington Battle Green\, 1625 Massachusetts Ave.\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Fairs & Festivals,Free Events,Historical,Kids & Family,Live Performances
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SUMMARY:Bike with a Ranger
DESCRIPTION:Join rangers on National Ride a Bike Day for a 3.4-mile round trip ride along the Centralville River Path. Take in views of the mills and learn about the water that powered them while enjoying some fresh air from the seat of your bike. Pack a snack\, bring some water\, and get ready to roll! \nTrips will start and end at the Duck Island Wastewater Treatment Facility (451 First Street Boulevard) at 10:00 A.M.\, 1:30 P.M.\, and 3:00 P.M.. Each trip is approximately 75 minutes. Helmets are required for all participants\, and children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. \nBicycles are not provided. \nPlease register by calling 978-970-5000. All ages welcome!
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/bike-with-a-ranger/
LOCATION:Duck Island Wastewater Treatment Facility\, 451 First Street Boulevard\, Lowell\, 01852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Historical,Kids & Family,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T130000
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SUMMARY:Lecture: The History of Phototypesetting and How It Changed the Face of Type
DESCRIPTION:The explosion in typefaces began in the 1970s as phototypesetting replaced hot metal. Today there are over one million typefaces! Learn the full story in this font-astic presentation at the Museum of Printing\, Haverhill\, MA.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/lecture-the-history-of-phototypesetting-and-how-it-changed-the-face-of-type/
LOCATION:Museum of Printing\, 15 Thornton Ave\, Haverhill\, MA\, 01832\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Historical,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T130000
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SUMMARY:Hands-On History: Toys and Games
DESCRIPTION:18th century kids – and adults too – worked hard\, but still had time for fun\, with homemade toys and games! Stop by Munroe Tavern between 1:00 -4:00 PM to see how colonial kids had fun\, and try a toy for yourself! \nIncluded with museum admission.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/hands-on-history-toys-and-games/
LOCATION:Munroe Tavern\, 1332 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T120000
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SUMMARY:The Art of the Flower
DESCRIPTION:The Munroe Tavern museum features three beautiful gardens of 18th \ncentury flowers maintained by the Lexington Field and Garden Club. \nStop in to see them in full bloom\, with activities for the whole family! \n• Chats with our gardeners \n• Flower-themed art making \n• Flower history \n• 18th century music and dance \nOutdoor events FREE! Museum admission by donation.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/the-art-of-the-flower/
LOCATION:Munroe Tavern\, 1332 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historical
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SUMMARY:Lowell Walks: Hamilton Canal District
DESCRIPTION:Join historian Richard Howe for a Lowell Walks: “Hamilton Canal District – Past\, Present\, and Future” on Saturday\, May 25\, 2024\, at 10 am. Join Register of Deeds Richard Howe on this tour of the Hamilton Canal District. Historically home to the Lowell Machine Shop and several large textile mills that made Lowell a powerhouse of production during the Industrial Revolution\, today’s ongoing development of the Hamilton Canal Innovation District is key to Lowell’s present and future as a thriving mid-sized city in Post-Industrial city. \nLowell Walks is a series of guided walking tours of Lowell. The series seeks to support community voices as they share their historical knowledge\, experiences\, and unique perspectives on a diverse range of topics that can broaden or understandings and deeper our appreciation for the city of Lowell. Tours are about 90 minutes\, are free\, and include a moderate amount of walking. No reservations are necessary\, and tours are conducted rain or shine.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/lowell-walks-hamilton-canal-district/
LOCATION:Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center\, Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center\, 246 Market St\, Lowell\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Historical,Lecture,Outdoors,Talks and Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T190000
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SUMMARY:The Acton 250 Lecture Series presents:  The Empire Strikes Back\,  and Resistance Becomes Revolution with Prof. Robert Allison
DESCRIPTION:Last September Professor Bob Allison inaugurated the Acton 250 Lectures Series with an account of the Boston Tea Party of 1773 and the pivotal events that sparked the American Revolution. He returns to explain the critical changes occurring in the year 1774 when the Crown’s response solidified the colonial opposition. Register at https://tinyurl.com/AllisonMay29. Remote Participation: You can participate in the Q&A using ZOOM http://tinyurl.com/Acton250-ZOOM or watch live at Acton TV http://tinyurl.com/Acton-TV. This is the fifth lecture in the Acton 250 Series. \nProf. Allison is renowned for his expertise in American colonial history\, and the political\, social\, and economic factors that converged in the 18th century\, leading to Massachusetts’ significant role in the creation of the American nation. He has taught history at Suffolk University since 1992 upon receiving his doctorate at Harvard University. He chairs Revolution 250\, a consortium of organizations planning commemorations of the Revolution’s 250th anniversary and is a life-trustee of the USS Constitution Museum. \nPlease see https://www.actonma.gov/250 for more programming information and don’t forget our Acton250 store at https://tinyurl.com/ACTON250STORE. Recordings will be on our website and ActonTV (http://tinyurl.com/Acton-TV) shortly after. Generously supported by the Acton Lions Club.
URL:https://revolutionaryvalley.org/event/the-acton-250-lecture-series-presents-the-empire-strikes-back-and-resistance-becomes-revolution-with-prof-robert-allison/
LOCATION:Acton Town Hall\, 472 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Historical,Lecture
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