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SUMMARY:Newburyport 250 Declaration of Independence Day: The Die Is Cast
DESCRIPTION:Commemoration of the 250th anniversary of NBPT’s first reading of the Declaration of Independence\, with readings\, music\, reenactors\, and more \n\n\n\nWhen: Sunday\, July 19\, 2026; 1:45 p.m. procession\, 2:00 p.m. program \nWhere: Brown Square to Market Square\, with a stop at FRS UU Church\, followed by a waterfront observance and family-friendly activities. \nIncludes: Community readings\, Revolutionary soldiers\, sailors\, and colonial-era townspeople\, ceremonial music and salutes\, the arrival of two schooners honored by privateers on board\, public access to the schooners until 5:30 p.m.\, and activities for families. \nOn July 19\, 1776\, the people of Newburyport assembled at the Meetinghouse then standing in Market Square to hear the Declaration of Independence read aloud for the first time. In the aftermath of that extraordinary moment\, patriot and future Senator Tristram Dalton wrote to Elbridge Gerry\, “The die is cast. All is at stake. The way is made plain.” \nThat plain way was not peace\, comfort\, or certainty. It was a sacrifice. War had already touched Newburyport for more than a year\, but the Declaration transformed resistance into resolve. It proclaimed before the world that Americans were entitled to “Life\, Liberty\, and the pursuit of Happiness\,” and most Newburyporters were prepared to defend those rights at any cost. \nTwo hundred and fifty years later\, Newburyport will gather again to remember that turning point in the life of the town and the nation. The day will begin at 1:45 p.m. with a procession from Brown Square to Market Square\, including a stop at FRS UU Church\, before the public commemoration begins at 2:00 p.m. in the heart of downtown. This anniversary observance invites the public to stand where earlier generations stood and to hear once more the words that changed the course of our history. \nThe program will bring together neighbors and friends\, past and present\, along with Revolutionary soldiers\, sailors\, colonial-era townsfolk\, and special guests\, for a public reading of the Declaration of Independence. With music\, salutes\, and ceremonial observances\, the event will honor those who\, in 1776\, pledged to each other their “Lives\, Fortunes\, and sacred Honor” in the defense of liberty. \nFollowing the Market Square program\, participants will proceed to the waterfront to greet the arrival of the Schooner Ardelle\, and the Schooner Isabella. There\, the commemoration will continue with salutes by privateers on board\, recalling the maritime world in which Newburyport lived\, fought\, and sacrificed during the Revolution. The schooners will remain in port and available to the public until 5:30 p.m. \nAs the nation marks the 250th anniversary of American independence\, Newburyport 250 Declaration of Independence Day: The Die Is Cast offers a chance not only to remember the past\, but to renew a shared civic promise. It is a day to reflect on the cost of freedom\, the courage of those who declared it\, and the enduring obligation to defend the rights and principles for which they risked everything. \n\nNewburyport\, MA: The Museum of Old Newbury\, in partnership with the Custom House Maritime Museum\, Lowell’s Boat Shop\, the First Religious Society\, Theater in the Open\, the City of Newburyport\, the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and many more community partners\, will present Newburyport 250 Declaration of Independence Day: The Die Is Cast on Sunday\, July 19\, 2026\, in Market Square\, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in Newburyport. \nSponsored in part by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) as part of the statewide MA250 campaign.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/newburyport-250-declaration-of-independence-day-the-die-is-cast/
LOCATION:Market Square\, Market Square\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T194500
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SUMMARY:1776: Why Independence?
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Robert Allison as he discusses the challenges\, opportunities\, and the role of Essex County as America declared independence in 1776. \nWhy did the American colonies declare Independence in 1776? What were the challenges\, and what potential opportunities did they see? How did their thinking change from trying to preserve their long-cherished charter rights to announcing their arrival as an independent entity\, equal among the powers of the earth to all other nations? What was the role of Essex County in this momentous decision? \nRobert Allison\, a professor of history at Suffolk University\, also teaches at the Harvard Extension School. He has written a series of short books about the American Revolution\, as well as histories of Boston and of Cape Cod. His longer works include publications on the Barbary Wars and Naval hero Stephen Decatur. He edited an edition of “The Interesting Narrative of Olaudah Equiano\, or Gustavus Vassa\, the African.” Allison created two classes for The Teaching Company’s series “The Great Courses\,” one focused on colonial America (“Before 1776: Life in the American Colonies) and the other on Benjamin Franklin (“The Age of Benjamin Franklin”) His work draws from his teaching\, which has covered all phases of American history\, though his primary focus is the American Revolution and the early American republic. He is president of the Colonial Society of Massachusetts\, a scholarly organization which publishes primary documents on early American history\, a life-trustee of the USS CONSTITUTION Museum\, and as chair of Revolution 250\, Allison hosts its weekly podcast\, a series of conversations on the Revolution with historians\, museum curators\, and reenactors. \nWhile admission is free space is limited; registration is strongly encouraged.\nCLICK HERE to Register \n \nThis program is part of the Conflict & Community: Salem\, Essex County\, and the American Revolution lecture series. This series is a partnership between Essex Heritage and Salem Maritime National Historical Park and highlights the unique role of Essex County communities during the American Revolution. CLICK HERE for more information about Conflict & Community programs.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/1776-why-independence/
LOCATION:Salem Armory Visitor Center\, 2 New Liberty Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T203000
DTSTAMP:20260624T181909Z
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SUMMARY:Abigail Adams: Love & Politics in the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Join Historic Beverly for an engaging evening of theater and history with Abigail Adams: Love & Politics in the American Revolution\, a compelling one-woman performance written and performed by acclaimed historical interpreter Laura Rocklyn. \nSet in the year 1788\, the performance finds Abigail Adams newly returned from Europe alongside her husband\, John Adams\, following his diplomatic service in France and England. As news arrives that the United States Constitution has been ratified and the nation prepares for its first presidential election\, Abigail reflects on the extraordinary events that shaped both her life and the creation of a new republic. \nThrough wit\, warmth\, and powerful storytelling\, audiences will experience Abigail’s memories of her enduring partnership with John Adams\, from the playful courtship letters of a young lawyer sending kisses to his “Miss Adorable” to the remarkable intellectual and political collaboration that helped define the American Revolution and the early United States. \nBlending personal reflection with political history\, this intimate performance offers a vivid portrait of one of the Revolutionary era’s most influential voices and highlights Abigail Adams’s enduring legacy as a thinker\, advocate\, and partner in the founding of the nation. \nThe scripted performance runs approximately 40 minutes and will be followed by a 15–20 minute audience Q&A. \nAbout Laura Rocklyn\nLaura Rocklyn is a writer\, actress\, and first-person historical interpreter known for bringing complex historical figures to life through engaging theatrical performances. She is a member of the Chesapeake Shakespeare Company and an Acting Troupe Member with History At Play. \nHer recent work includes co-writing a stage adaptation of Jane Eyre\, produced by the Classic Theatre of Maryland in 2024\, as well as adaptations of A Christmas Carol performed at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company. Rocklyn also co-wrote a bio-drama about Clover Adams produced by Ally Theatre Company and has published work in Brontë Studies and The Revere Express. She was the recipient of the LitMag 2021 Virginia Woolf Award for Short Fiction. \nThis program is funded by a Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism Grant in support of Massachusetts250 events.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/abigail-adams-love-politics-in-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:John Cabot House\, 117 Cabot Street\, Beverly\, 01915\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T183000
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SUMMARY:The Plight of Loyalists on the Eve of Independence
DESCRIPTION:This lecture\, presented by historian Alexander Cain\, examines the often-overlooked experiences of American Loyalists from New England\, including those from Essex County\, during the Revolutionary War. It examines how unwavering loyalty to the Crown led to the loss of homes\, freedom\, and security for numerous families. Drawing on original petitions and firsthand accounts\, the presentation traces the harrowing flight of Loyalists from so-called “patriot” mobs and Committees of Safety. The discussion further explores the severe hardships endured by Loyalist families\, including those from Salem\, who sought refuge with the British army\, facing starvation\, violations of civil liberties\, and exile. The lecture also highlights the resilience that enabled these individuals to persevere in the face of such adversity. \n\n\n\nAlexander Cain\, JD\, has authored numerous research articles and presentations on the American Revolution\, including the Battles of Lexington\, Concord\, and Bunker Hill\, the Siege of Boston\, and the experiences of New England and New York loyalist refugees during the Burgoyne Campaign. In addition\, he has published two books:We Stood Our Ground: Lexington in the First Year of the American Revolution and I See Nothing but the Horrors of a Civil War: The Loyalists of McAlpin’s Corps of American Volunteers. He is also the creator of the blog and podcast Historical Nerdery. Currently\, he is in the process of writing his upcoming book\, “For God’s Sake Fire!” – The Massachusetts Militia System on the Eve of the Battles of Lexington and Concord\, which is anticipated to be released in 2027. \nAlex is the Executive Director of Apprenticeship Pathways at North Shore Community College. He resides in Massachusetts with his wife\, Paula\, and they have two adult children\, John and Abigail. The fact that they are named after John and Abigail Adams is purely a coincidence. \nWhile admission to this event is free\, space is limited; registration is strongly encouraged. \nCLICK HERE to Register \n\n \n\nThis program is part of the Conflict & Community: Salem\, Essex County\, and the American Revolution lecture series. This series is a partnership between Essex Heritage and Salem Maritime National Historical Park and highlights the unique role of Essex County communities during the American Revolution. CLICK HERE or more information about Conflict & Community programs.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/the-plight-of-loyalists-on-the-eve-of-independence/
LOCATION:Salem Armory Visitor Center\, 2 New Liberty Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T190000
DTSTAMP:20260302T204944Z
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SUMMARY:Abigail Adams: Legacy and Liberty
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the spirit of independence with Abigail Adams: Liberty and Legacy at the historic Rocky Hill Meeting House! In this engaging performance\, local actor Sheryl Faye brings to life one of America’s most influential women—a revolutionary\, mother\, and advocate for women’s rights. Set in the eighteenth-century Rocky Hill Meeting House\, this program explores Adams’s intelligence\, courage\, and her enduring call to “remember the ladies.” Join us for an inspiring program honoring her legacy and the revolutionary ideals that shaped a new nation. \nMembers $15; Nonmembers $25 \nCLICK HERE to purchase tickets \nPlease call (617) 994-5955 for more information. \nAbigail Adams will be portrayed by Sheryl Faye. \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Amesbury Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/abigail-adams-legacy-and-liberty/
LOCATION:Rocky Hill Meeting House\, 4 Old Portsmouth Road\, Amesbury\, MA\, 01913\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T203000
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Leader – Colonel John Glover & his Crucial Leadership in 1776
DESCRIPTION:John Glover is justly the most famous and celebrated of Marblehead’s hundreds of Revolutionary servicemen due to his capable and resolute leadership of his intrepid and unflinching Continental Army regiment during the war’s first year and a half\, through December 1776\, while he was a Colonel. Although the numbers of his soldiers were somewhat in flux as hundreds would leave to serve as captains and crews on privateer vessels\, nearly 600 men and teenaged boys served in the rebel Patriot army in June 1775. This talk will primarily discuss Colonel Glover’s time as commander of that so-called “Marblehead Regiment” (1775 – 76). But it will focus on the pivotal last four months of 1776 –– from the crucial evacuation of Long Island that saved Commander-in-Chief George Washington’s entire army of 9\,000 men and equipment\, to the pivotal December Crossing of the Delaware River in lashing sleet (and back again\, in worsened conditions\, with two grueling nine-mile marches in between)\, which saved the war effort itself. \nAfterward\, most of Col. Glover’s remaining men returned home\, and would join their mates in privateering –– to Glover’s frustration\, though a handful of stalwart officers stayed in the army with him. Colonel Glover was promoted to General in Feb. 1777\, and served throughout the rest of the war’s 7 long years. He retired from service in 1782\, as hostilities on the N. American continent finally ended. \nLarry Sands is the captain of Glover’s Marblehead Regiment\, a reenactment unit established in 1974. A member for over 35 years\, he has filled all leadership roles and has participated in reenactments of every engagement in which the original regiment served. \n 
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/revolutionary-leader-colonel-john-glover-his-crucial-leadership-in-1776/
LOCATION:Abbot Public Library\, 3 Brook Road\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T203000
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SUMMARY:Captain Nicholson Broughton\, First Captain of the Privateer Hannah
DESCRIPTION:Captain Nicholson Broughton earned honor as the first commodore of the United States Navy. But he first gained fame as captain of the even more famous schooner Hannah\, the “first” official privateer vessel sent out from Marblehead / Beverly waters under a commission from George Washington in service of his Continental Army\, on September 2\, 1775. Broughton had at first been a captain of one of the ten regiments in Colonel John Glover’s 21st Massachusetts Regiment (as it began in June 1775). In November 1775\, Captain Broughton commanded the privateer Hancock\, which sailed up to Nova Scotia waters with the schooner Franklin\, commanded by Captain John Selman\, also of Marblehead\, to interrupt the shipping of British armaments to bases in Canada. Finding none\, they took matters into their own hands and were court martialed personally by Commander-in-Chief George Washington. \nDonald Doliber was appointed as Marblehead’s Town Historian after 24 years as an award-winning history teacher\, who was selected as the “Outstanding  American History Teacher in the United States” by the Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.)\, followed by 17 years as an assistant high school principal. His ancestors arrived in Marblehead in the 1630s and were fishermen\, selectmen\, and merchants in the early community\, and later\, a few served in the Revolutionary War. \nThis event is presented in collaboration with the Marblehead 250 Committee and Abbot Public Library.  \nThis program is funded in part by a grant from the Marblehead Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/captain-nicholson-broughton-first-captain-of-the-privateer-hannah/
LOCATION:Abbot Public Library\, 3 Brook Road\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T194500
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SUMMARY:Hannah in Context: What really happened\, and why did it matter?
DESCRIPTION:Join Captain Michael Rutstein as he covers the events leading up to the famous battle between the armed American schooner Hannah and HMS Nautilus in October 1775. He will walk us step by step through the engagement and wrap up with the repercussions of this event and its impact on the course of the Revolution here on the North Shore. \nMichael Rutstein: After drafting and then reluctantly abandoning a business plan to create a replica of Hannah\, Rutstein commissioned local boatbuilder Harold Burnham to build a representation of the 1812 Salem privateer FAME in 2003. For 23 seasons\, FAME sailed out of Pickering Wharf in Salem to critical and popular acclaim. In April 2026\, FAME was sold to the Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships in Boston. \n\n\n\nWhile admission is free\, space is limited; registration is strongly encouraged. \nCLICK HERE to Register \n  \nThis program is part of the Conflict & Community: Salem\, Essex County\, and the American Revolution lecture series. This series is a partnership between Essex Heritage and Salem Maritime National Historical Park and highlights the unique role of Essex County communities during the American Revolution. CLICK HERE or more information about Conflict & Community programs.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/hannah-in-context-what-really-happened-and-why-did-it-matter/
LOCATION:Salem Armory Visitor Center\, 2 New Liberty Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T203000
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary War Heroes in Marblehead Cemeteries
DESCRIPTION:Many men from Marblehead fought in the American Revolution. Most were part of the 14th Continental\, known as Glover’s regiment. There were also captains and sailors in Washington’s crucial privateer fleet. Rebels who fought back in other ways\, such as serving on Committees and attending the early Continental Congress\, were also part of the story. Many never returned home\, dying on battlefields or at sea. But those buried in Marblehead’s graveyards help us remember our Town’s role in the nation’s fight for independence. Find out more about who lies where\, and about what’s wrong with the 1930 Tercentenary sign at Old Burial Hill. \nPam Peterson is the Chair of Marblehead Historical Commission and served on Marblehead’s Cemetery Commission after 19 years at the Marblehead Museum\, first as Director of Education and then as Executive Director\, as well as designer of several exhibitions. She is a columnist for the Marblehead ‘Current’ newspaper\, and has recently written a book about all of the cemeteries in Marblehead\, which also includes stories about some of the people who were interred in them.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/revolutionary-war-heroes-in-marblehead-cemeteries/
LOCATION:Abbot Public Library\, 3 Brook Road\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260325T175017Z
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SUMMARY:Rabbi David Meyer A Jewish Hero in Glover’s Marblehead Regiment
DESCRIPTION:Through the remarkable story of Abraham Solomon of Glover’s Marblehead Regiment\, Rabbi David Meyer illuminates the often-overlooked role of Jews in the American Revolution and their early struggle for religious  liberty and civic equality. Blending history\, humor\, and heartfelt storytelling\, he reveals how Jewish patriots helped shape a nation founded on freedom. This presentation invites the audience to reflect on how honoring the past can inspire pride\, identity\, and connection in the present.  \nRabbi David J. Meyer is rabbi emeritus of Temple Emanu-El in Marblehead. In his retirement\, he has enjoyed learning about and portraying the only known Jewish soldier in Colonel John Glover’s Revolutionary War Regiment (1775 – 76).  
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/rabbi-david-meyer-a-jewish-hero-in-glovers-marblehead-regiment/
LOCATION:Abbot Hall\, 188 Washington Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01970\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T203000
DTSTAMP:20260325T193303Z
CREATED:20260325T193234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T193303Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Reward – General John Glover and his Farm House in his Retirement
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will focus on General Glover’s post-Revolutionary years\, when he restarted his business operations and purchased a farm in 1781\, the year he remarried after his wife died in 1778 in the middle of the war\, and a year before he retired from his eight long years of service. Updates about the state of the c.1730-50s farmhouse and its preservation will be included. Nancy Schultz is Chair of Swampscott’s Historical Commission. For the past 3 years\, she has pressed tirelessly for the preservation of General Glover’s Farm House\, after a long career as an Englishman. \nNancy Schultz is Chair of Swampscott’s Historical Commission. For the past 3 years she has pressed tirelessly for the preservation of General Glover’s Farm House\, after a long career as an English professor at Salem State College then University.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/revolutionary-reward-general-john-glover-and-his-farm-house-in-his-retirement/
LOCATION:Goldthwait Reservation\, Phillips Street\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T153000
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SUMMARY:Music of a New Nation
DESCRIPTION:Concert at “Swett’s Tavern”:  Ampersand Presents Music of a New Nation \nEnjoy Ampersand’s special American Revolution–era program\, Music of the New Nation\, set within the historic Swett-Illsley House\, once a bustling colonial tavern. For this special evening\, we will transform the house into Swett’s Tavern\, featuring period-inspired pub snacks and beer. The immersive performance explores life on the home front and the experiences of everyday people as they faced the struggle for independence. The program features songs reflecting the early stirrings of revolution\, the lives of colonists from varied walks of life\, and the voices of soldiers on both sides of the conflict. Highlights include a fiddle tune composed by an enslaved person\, as well as protest songs written during the Revolution. This engaging trio performs on guitar\, mandolin\, bouzouki\, hammered dulcimer\, cello\, and penny whistles\, weaving rich vocal harmonies with a palpable joy in sharing this historic music with modern audiences. \nMembers $40. This is a members-only performance. \nCLICK HERE to learn more \nPlease call (617) 994-5955 for more information.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/music-of-a-new-nation/
LOCATION:Swett-Ilsley House\, 4 High Road\, Newbury\, MA\, United States
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