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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Library Crawl!
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for the Revolutionary Library Crawl! \nVisit ten libraries throughout Northeastern MA from April 21 through May 9 as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Visit an information desk at any of the participating libraries to pick up a crawl passport\, complete an activity\, and earn a passport stamp. Enjoy unique activities\, history\, and swag at each stop on your crawl. \n5 stamps or more on your passport qualify you for an entry into a prize raffle. One prize basket is available per age group: children\, teens\, & adults. Turn your passport in at any participating library by May 9 to be entered into the raffle. \nAll ages are welcome to participate. \nTHANK YOU to our collaborating crawl libraries: Boxford Town Library\, Peabody Institute Library (Danvers)\,  TOHP Burnham Public Library (Essex)\, Georgetown Peabody Library (Georgetown)\, Sawyer Free Library (Gloucester)\, Langley-Adams Library (Groveland)\, Ipswich Public Library\, Flint Public Library (Middleton)\, & Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library. \nCLICK HERE to learn more!
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/revolutionary-library-crawl-begins/2026-05-01/
LOCATION:Hamilton-Wenham Public Library\, 14 Union Street\,\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Library Crawl!
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for the Revolutionary Library Crawl! \nVisit ten libraries throughout Northeastern MA from April 21 through May 9 as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Visit an information desk at any of the participating libraries to pick up a crawl passport\, complete an activity\, and earn a passport stamp. Enjoy unique activities\, history\, and swag at each stop on your crawl. \n5 stamps or more on your passport qualify you for an entry into a prize raffle. One prize basket is available per age group: children\, teens\, & adults. Turn your passport in at any participating library by May 9 to be entered into the raffle. \nAll ages are welcome to participate. \nTHANK YOU to our collaborating crawl libraries: Boxford Town Library\, Peabody Institute Library (Danvers)\,  TOHP Burnham Public Library (Essex)\, Georgetown Peabody Library (Georgetown)\, Sawyer Free Library (Gloucester)\, Langley-Adams Library (Groveland)\, Ipswich Public Library\, Flint Public Library (Middleton)\, & Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library. \nCLICK HERE to learn more!
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/revolutionary-library-crawl-begins/2026-05-02/
LOCATION:Hamilton-Wenham Public Library\, 14 Union Street\,\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T095703
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T194735Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Library Crawl!
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for the Revolutionary Library Crawl! \nVisit ten libraries throughout Northeastern MA from April 21 through May 9 as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Visit an information desk at any of the participating libraries to pick up a crawl passport\, complete an activity\, and earn a passport stamp. Enjoy unique activities\, history\, and swag at each stop on your crawl. \n5 stamps or more on your passport qualify you for an entry into a prize raffle. One prize basket is available per age group: children\, teens\, & adults. Turn your passport in at any participating library by May 9 to be entered into the raffle. \nAll ages are welcome to participate. \nTHANK YOU to our collaborating crawl libraries: Boxford Town Library\, Peabody Institute Library (Danvers)\,  TOHP Burnham Public Library (Essex)\, Georgetown Peabody Library (Georgetown)\, Sawyer Free Library (Gloucester)\, Langley-Adams Library (Groveland)\, Ipswich Public Library\, Flint Public Library (Middleton)\, & Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library. \nCLICK HERE to learn more!
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/revolutionary-library-crawl-begins/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Hamilton-Wenham Public Library\, 14 Union Street\,\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T095703
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SUMMARY:Songs of Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Joiin the Andover Choral Society directed by Matthew Buono and the New England Classical Singers directed by David Hodgkins for a musical celebration of our nation’s 250th Anniversary. \n“Songs of Freedom” offers an exploration of choral music created at pivotal times in American history from the 1700s to the 21st century. Themes of peace\, of conflict\, of gallantry\, of pioneering\, and of enduring hope resonate throughout this program – all presented by two of the Merrimack Valley’s most beloved choral groups. \nThis special performance features a guest appearance by The Danvers Alarm List Company\, an 18th-century living history reenactment group\, creating a unique patriotic experience. \nConcert tickets are $25 in advance\, $30 at the door\, and $10 for students. To purchase tickets or to learn more\, CLICK HERE \nTo learn more\, please visit andoverchoralsociety.org or newenglandclassical.org.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/songs-of-freedom/
LOCATION:South Church of Andover\, 41 Central Street\, Andover\, MA\, 01810\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T194735Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Library Crawl!
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for the Revolutionary Library Crawl! \nVisit ten libraries throughout Northeastern MA from April 21 through May 9 as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Visit an information desk at any of the participating libraries to pick up a crawl passport\, complete an activity\, and earn a passport stamp. Enjoy unique activities\, history\, and swag at each stop on your crawl. \n5 stamps or more on your passport qualify you for an entry into a prize raffle. One prize basket is available per age group: children\, teens\, & adults. Turn your passport in at any participating library by May 9 to be entered into the raffle. \nAll ages are welcome to participate. \nTHANK YOU to our collaborating crawl libraries: Boxford Town Library\, Peabody Institute Library (Danvers)\,  TOHP Burnham Public Library (Essex)\, Georgetown Peabody Library (Georgetown)\, Sawyer Free Library (Gloucester)\, Langley-Adams Library (Groveland)\, Ipswich Public Library\, Flint Public Library (Middleton)\, & Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library. \nCLICK HERE to learn more!
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/revolutionary-library-crawl-begins/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:Hamilton-Wenham Public Library\, 14 Union Street\,\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T160000
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Library Crawl!
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for the Revolutionary Library Crawl! \nVisit ten libraries throughout Northeastern MA from April 21 through May 9 as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Visit an information desk at any of the participating libraries to pick up a crawl passport\, complete an activity\, and earn a passport stamp. Enjoy unique activities\, history\, and swag at each stop on your crawl. \n5 stamps or more on your passport qualify you for an entry into a prize raffle. One prize basket is available per age group: children\, teens\, & adults. Turn your passport in at any participating library by May 9 to be entered into the raffle. \nAll ages are welcome to participate. \nTHANK YOU to our collaborating crawl libraries: Boxford Town Library\, Peabody Institute Library (Danvers)\,  TOHP Burnham Public Library (Essex)\, Georgetown Peabody Library (Georgetown)\, Sawyer Free Library (Gloucester)\, Langley-Adams Library (Groveland)\, Ipswich Public Library\, Flint Public Library (Middleton)\, & Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library. \nCLICK HERE to learn more!
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/revolutionary-library-crawl-begins/2026-05-05/
LOCATION:Hamilton-Wenham Public Library\, 14 Union Street\,\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T095703
CREATED:20260326T192803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T194735Z
UID:10000743-1778059800-1778083200@essexheritage.org
SUMMARY:Revolutionary Library Crawl!
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for the Revolutionary Library Crawl! \nVisit ten libraries throughout Northeastern MA from April 21 through May 9 as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Visit an information desk at any of the participating libraries to pick up a crawl passport\, complete an activity\, and earn a passport stamp. Enjoy unique activities\, history\, and swag at each stop on your crawl. \n5 stamps or more on your passport qualify you for an entry into a prize raffle. One prize basket is available per age group: children\, teens\, & adults. Turn your passport in at any participating library by May 9 to be entered into the raffle. \nAll ages are welcome to participate. \nTHANK YOU to our collaborating crawl libraries: Boxford Town Library\, Peabody Institute Library (Danvers)\,  TOHP Burnham Public Library (Essex)\, Georgetown Peabody Library (Georgetown)\, Sawyer Free Library (Gloucester)\, Langley-Adams Library (Groveland)\, Ipswich Public Library\, Flint Public Library (Middleton)\, & Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library. \nCLICK HERE to learn more!
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/revolutionary-library-crawl-begins/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:Hamilton-Wenham Public Library\, 14 Union Street\,\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T095703
CREATED:20260409T193800Z
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SUMMARY:"How to Feed an Army: In Search of a Bit of Gravy" with Foodways Historian Stacy Booth
DESCRIPTION:It is often said that the army marches on its stomach and it’s just as true during the 18th century as it is today. But how was the army supplied with that food? How was it cooked/processed? And\, in what ways did that differ from the everyday hearth cooked meals they ate at home? \nFoodways historian Stacy Booth will discuss how the Continental Army was fed and supplied. She will compare it to the food local housewives created at home and why that was important to provisioning of the soldiers themselves. \nStacy Booth is a foodways historian with almost 20 years of experience reenacting and presenting to the public. She specializes in 17th and 18th  century New England foodways presentations and cooking demonstrations. She worked previously at Plimoth Patuxet (formerly Plimoth Plantation) and Coggenshall Farm Museum as a 1st and 3rd person reenactor. Her experiences in Revolutionary War reenactment for the last 10 years have allowed her to travel far and wide participating in hearth campfire cooking as well as outdoor bread oven baking demonstrations. .
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/how-to-feed-an-army-in-search-of-a-bit-of-gravy-with-foodways-historian-stacy-booth/
LOCATION:Andover Center for History and Culture\, 97 Main Street\, Andover\, MA\, 01970\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T203000
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Dwellings – Homes of Patriots and Loyalists in Marblehead
DESCRIPTION:Nearly every house in Marblehead that predates 1775 was the home of a serviceman in America’s Revolutionary War. An estimated 300 houses still survive\, even if modified by later generations\, out of perhaps 525 or so that existed as the war began\, when Marblehead was apparently still the sixth most populous metropolis in British North America. In June 1775\, nearly 600 men and teenage boys from those homes joined the Continental Army’s new “Marblehead Regiment” under Colonel John Glover\, which grew from the earlier rebel Patriot militia led by Colonel Jeremiah Lee until his death in May 1775. Starting in Autumn 1775\, hundreds of them would sail out as captains and crews of privateer vessels. And many would lose their lives that way. But the “prize” vessels they captured helped to supply and pay soldiers in the new nation’s struggling army\, and to outfit its fledgling navy. Over the course of the war’s eight long years\, an estimated total of 1\,400 or more would serve from this town of about 950 families–– all living in those 525 houses! Nearly all were Patriots\, as only about a dozen heads of households can be identified as Tories\, or Loyalists. And nearly every house was filled with women and many children who suffered greatly. It would take several generations for the town to fully recover–– and that was only briefly. But that is the reason so many pre-Revolutionary homes still survive. Come learn about where some of Mhd’s. Revolutionary heroes and their families lived. \nJudy Anderson is an independent social\, cultural\, and architectural historian who worked at the Marblehead Museum for 16 years\nas the organization’s first administrative director in 1994 and the only specified curator of the Jeremiah Lee Mansion from 2001-2010.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/revolutionary-dwellings-homes-of-patriots-and-loyalists-in-mhd/
LOCATION:Abbot Public Library\, 3 Brook Road\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T160000
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Library Crawl!
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for the Revolutionary Library Crawl! \nVisit ten libraries throughout Northeastern MA from April 21 through May 9 as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Visit an information desk at any of the participating libraries to pick up a crawl passport\, complete an activity\, and earn a passport stamp. Enjoy unique activities\, history\, and swag at each stop on your crawl. \n5 stamps or more on your passport qualify you for an entry into a prize raffle. One prize basket is available per age group: children\, teens\, & adults. Turn your passport in at any participating library by May 9 to be entered into the raffle. \nAll ages are welcome to participate. \nTHANK YOU to our collaborating crawl libraries: Boxford Town Library\, Peabody Institute Library (Danvers)\,  TOHP Burnham Public Library (Essex)\, Georgetown Peabody Library (Georgetown)\, Sawyer Free Library (Gloucester)\, Langley-Adams Library (Groveland)\, Ipswich Public Library\, Flint Public Library (Middleton)\, & Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library. \nCLICK HERE to learn more!
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/revolutionary-library-crawl-begins/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:Hamilton-Wenham Public Library\, 14 Union Street\,\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T095703
CREATED:20260326T192803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T194735Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Library Crawl!
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for the Revolutionary Library Crawl! \nVisit ten libraries throughout Northeastern MA from April 21 through May 9 as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Visit an information desk at any of the participating libraries to pick up a crawl passport\, complete an activity\, and earn a passport stamp. Enjoy unique activities\, history\, and swag at each stop on your crawl. \n5 stamps or more on your passport qualify you for an entry into a prize raffle. One prize basket is available per age group: children\, teens\, & adults. Turn your passport in at any participating library by May 9 to be entered into the raffle. \nAll ages are welcome to participate. \nTHANK YOU to our collaborating crawl libraries: Boxford Town Library\, Peabody Institute Library (Danvers)\,  TOHP Burnham Public Library (Essex)\, Georgetown Peabody Library (Georgetown)\, Sawyer Free Library (Gloucester)\, Langley-Adams Library (Groveland)\, Ipswich Public Library\, Flint Public Library (Middleton)\, & Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library. \nCLICK HERE to learn more!
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/revolutionary-library-crawl-begins/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Hamilton-Wenham Public Library\, 14 Union Street\,\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T095703
CREATED:20260326T192803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T194735Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Library Crawl!
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for the Revolutionary Library Crawl! \nVisit ten libraries throughout Northeastern MA from April 21 through May 9 as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Visit an information desk at any of the participating libraries to pick up a crawl passport\, complete an activity\, and earn a passport stamp. Enjoy unique activities\, history\, and swag at each stop on your crawl. \n5 stamps or more on your passport qualify you for an entry into a prize raffle. One prize basket is available per age group: children\, teens\, & adults. Turn your passport in at any participating library by May 9 to be entered into the raffle. \nAll ages are welcome to participate. \nTHANK YOU to our collaborating crawl libraries: Boxford Town Library\, Peabody Institute Library (Danvers)\,  TOHP Burnham Public Library (Essex)\, Georgetown Peabody Library (Georgetown)\, Sawyer Free Library (Gloucester)\, Langley-Adams Library (Groveland)\, Ipswich Public Library\, Flint Public Library (Middleton)\, & Manchester-by-the-Sea Public Library. \nCLICK HERE to learn more!
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/revolutionary-library-crawl-begins/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Hamilton-Wenham Public Library\, 14 Union Street\,\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T095703
CREATED:20260326T181233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T181233Z
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SUMMARY:North Andover's Colonel James Frye\, Revolutionary Hero with Alex Cain
DESCRIPTION:Join Historian\, Writer\, and Podcaster Alex Cain (Historical Nerdery)\, for this lecture on local Revolutionary Hero and French & Indian War Veteran Colonel James Frye. There will also be an update on the preservation of his ancestral home site.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/north-andovers-colonel-james-frye-revolutionary-hero-with-alex-cain/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, 800 Massachusetts Ave\, North Andover\, MA\, 01845\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T095703
CREATED:20260409T195949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T200006Z
UID:10000748-1779300000-1779307200@essexheritage.org
SUMMARY:Life\, Liberty\, and the Pursuit of TRIVIA!
DESCRIPTION:A Fundraiser to Support the Mission of the Andover Center for History & Culture. \nCALLING ALL HISTORY BUFFS!  (And even those who aren’t) \nThink you know you American Revolution history facts and fiction? \nPut your revolutionary -era expertise to the test and join us for a fun evening of trivia and storytelling at Oak & Iron Brewery \nBetween rounds of trivia\, local journalist and author\, Chris Klein\, will share tales about Andover’s role in the fight for American independence \nCLICK HERE to purchase tickets \n$65 per person\, includes one  Oak & Iron beer ticket\, dinner and trivia \n$55 per person\, soft drinks only\, dinner and trivia \nDinner by D’Agostino’s\, Andover \nlibations by Oak & Iron Brewery
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/life-liberty-and-the-pursuit-of-trivia/
LOCATION:Oak & Iron Brewery\, 18 Red Spring Road\, Andover\, MA\, 01810\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T095703
CREATED:20260325T154950Z
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SUMMARY:Captain James Mugford\, an early Revolutionary War Martyr in 1776
DESCRIPTION:  \nOn his 27th birthday in May 1776 (May 19th)\, Captain James Mugford became an early Revolutionary War hero and martyr\, killed in combat by the British in retaliation for his having audaciously and fortuitously captured a 300-ton British supply ship a day or two before. It’s a sad but fascinating story! – as his young wife successfully negotiated with the captain of the British warship for his release after the young Marblehead ship’s master had been “impressed” (essentially kidnapped from off a Marblehead street) and held prisoner on that British ship. While on board\, though\, Mugford heard about the supply ship’s imminent arrival. Soon after\, commanding the Franklin out of Marblehead\, he and his crew\, posing as a harmless fishing vessel\, captured the valuable munitions transport. Tragically\, he died in a retaliatory battle the following day. But the vital and desperately needed munitions and supplies\, however\, remained in American hands. \n  \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. \n \n 
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/captain-james-mugford-an-early-revolutionary-war-martyr-in-1776/
LOCATION:Abbot Public Library\, 3 Brook Road\, Marblehead\, MA\, 01945\, United States
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