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SUMMARY:Historic New England Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join Historic New England on June 6 for a region wide Open House! Explore 38 distinctly different historic sites for FREE from Connecticut to Maine. On Massachusetts’ North Shore\, visitors can experience hundreds of years of history including Boardman House in Saugus; Phillips House and Gedney House in Salem; Beauport\, the Sleeper-McCann House in Gloucester; Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm in Newbury; and Rocky Hill Meeting House in Amesbury. \nLearn about the rich and diverse history of New England’s indigenous and colonial past throughout the region. Connect with stories linked with the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Visit with farm animals in Newbury. Check out antique cars and carriages on the “most beautiful street in America” in Salem. On Cape Ann\, tour the seaside home of one of America’s first interior designers\, and celebrate American folk art. \nAll Historic New England historic sites are free and open to the public on June 6. Please visit HistoricNewEngland.org for more information and site open hours.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/historic-new-england-open-house/2026-06-06/1/
LOCATION:Phillips House\, 34 Chestnut Street\, Salem\, MA\, 02132
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Cultural,Family,Historical
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SUMMARY:Historic New England Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join Historic New England on June 6 for a region wide Open House! Explore 38 distinctly different historic sites for FREE from Connecticut to Maine. On Massachusetts’ North Shore\, visitors can experience hundreds of years of history including Boardman House in Saugus; Phillips House and Gedney House in Salem; Beauport\, the Sleeper-McCann House in Gloucester; Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm in Newbury; and Rocky Hill Meeting House in Amesbury. \nLearn about the rich and diverse history of New England’s indigenous and colonial past throughout the region. Connect with stories linked with the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Visit with farm animals in Newbury. Check out antique cars and carriages on the “most beautiful street in America” in Salem. On Cape Ann\, tour the seaside home of one of America’s first interior designers\, and celebrate American folk art. \nAll Historic New England historic sites are free and open to the public on June 6. Please visit HistoricNewEngland.org for more information and site open hours.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/historic-new-england-open-house/2026-06-06/2/
LOCATION:Phillips House\, 34 Chestnut Street\, Salem\, MA\, 02132
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Cultural,Family,Historical
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T183000
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SUMMARY:"'The Spirit of Privateering Prevails Here': Essex County's Revolutionary War at Sea" Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Emily Murphy as she discusses Essex County’s Revolutionary War at Sea \nWe all learn about the land battles that began the American Revolution but less is known about the merchants and mariners who risked their livelihoods and lives to take the battle to the British on the high seas. This lecture will explore the world of the privateersmen and navy sailors who supplied one of Essex County’s major contributions to the Revolutionary War effort. On the home front\, we will examine how privateering changed the economy and daily life in North Shore port communities. \nWhile admission is free\, space is limited; registration is strongly encouraged. For registration\, please go to: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=20ACF68D-B596-080A-1D0C86936775B94E or find the event in our official webpage calendar and click on “Register”.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/the-spirit-of-privateering-prevails-here-essex-countys-revolutionary-war-at-sea-lecture/
LOCATION:Salem Armory Visitor Center\, 2 New Liberty Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T080000
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SUMMARY:FIRST PUBLIC SAIL OF THE CENTENNIAL SEASON
DESCRIPTION:FIRST PUBLIC SAIL OF THE CENTENNIAL SEASON \nJoin us aboard Schooner Adventure as we kick off our 100th season on the water with our very first public sail of the summer! \nStep aboard Gloucester’s National Historic Landmark schooner and experience the beauty\, history\, and spirit of the working waterfront from the deck of an authentic Grand Banks fishing schooner. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or sailing with us for the first time\, this is your chance to be part of an unforgettable Centennial Season. \nHelp raise sail with the crew\nHear stories from Adventure’s remarkable history\nTake in sweeping views of Gloucester Harbor and Cape Ann\nCelebrate a century of preservation\, education\, and community aboard America’s oldest dory fishing schooner \nBring your friends\, family\, and camera — there’s nothing quite like Adventure under sail.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/first-public-sail-of-the-centennial-season/2026-06-12/1/
LOCATION:Schooner Adventure\, 23 Harbor Loop\, Gloucester\, M\, 01931\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Cultural,Historical,School Vacation
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SUMMARY:FIRST PUBLIC SAIL OF THE CENTENNIAL SEASON
DESCRIPTION:FIRST PUBLIC SAIL OF THE CENTENNIAL SEASON \nJoin us aboard Schooner Adventure as we kick off our 100th season on the water with our very first public sail of the summer! \nStep aboard Gloucester’s National Historic Landmark schooner and experience the beauty\, history\, and spirit of the working waterfront from the deck of an authentic Grand Banks fishing schooner. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or sailing with us for the first time\, this is your chance to be part of an unforgettable Centennial Season. \nHelp raise sail with the crew\nHear stories from Adventure’s remarkable history\nTake in sweeping views of Gloucester Harbor and Cape Ann\nCelebrate a century of preservation\, education\, and community aboard America’s oldest dory fishing schooner \nBring your friends\, family\, and camera — there’s nothing quite like Adventure under sail.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/first-public-sail-of-the-centennial-season/2026-06-12/2/
LOCATION:Schooner Adventure\, 23 Harbor Loop\, Gloucester\, M\, 01931\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Cultural,Historical,School Vacation
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SUMMARY:47th Annual Old Newbury Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy two days of exclusive access to stunning gardens in greater Newburyport and Amesbury. \nThe Museum of Old Newbury invites you to enjoy this year’s Garden Tour on Saturday and Sunday\, June 13 & 14\, 2026. This year’s theme is 250 Years of Growth\, an homage to the originality and innovation of American gardens\, and our featured gardens in particular. You’ll enjoy access to the best we have to offer\, from urban pocket gardens to larger\, more formal landscapes. \nThe 47th Old Newbury Garden Tour occurs rain or shine. It is an inspiration for those ranging from professionals seriously interested in garden design and horticulture to enthusiasts who simply love beautiful gardens. \nTickets are $25 members\, $40 non-members; your ticket is good for one or both days.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/47th-annual-old-newbury-garden-tour/2026-06-13/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Annual Event,Outdoor Recreation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T100000
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SUMMARY:47th Annual Old Newbury Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy two days of exclusive access to stunning gardens in greater Newburyport and Amesbury. \nThe Museum of Old Newbury invites you to enjoy this year’s Garden Tour on Saturday and Sunday\, June 13 & 14\, 2026. This year’s theme is 250 Years of Growth\, an homage to the originality and innovation of American gardens\, and our featured gardens in particular. You’ll enjoy access to the best we have to offer\, from urban pocket gardens to larger\, more formal landscapes. \nThe 47th Old Newbury Garden Tour occurs rain or shine. It is an inspiration for those ranging from professionals seriously interested in garden design and horticulture to enthusiasts who simply love beautiful gardens. \nTickets are $25 members\, $40 non-members; your ticket is good for one or both days.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/47th-annual-old-newbury-garden-tour/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:Museum of Old Newbury\, 98 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622
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SUMMARY:The Battle of Gloucester Reenactment
DESCRIPTION:History will once again come alive on the shores of Gloucester next summer\, as the organizers who hosted the successful Battle of Bunker Hill 250 reenactment come together to commemorate the lesser-known Battle of Gloucester\, an early naval skirmish during the Revolutionary War that led directly to the creation of the U.S. Navy. \nThe commemorative events\, including battle reenactments by land and sea and historical interpretations of life in 18th-century Gloucester\, will be held on Saturday\, June 20\, and Sunday\, June 21\, 2026\, at Stage Fort Park. \nAs our country celebrates America250 in 2026\, this reenactment will be one of the premier events in Massachusetts honoring the birth of the U.S. Navy. \nImage credit: Battle of Gloucester
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/the-battle-of-gloucester-reenactment/
LOCATION:Stage Fort Park\, 24 Hough Ave\, Gloucester\, MA\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Historical
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T150000
DTSTAMP:20260616T181317Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary History Shuttle Tours of North Andover and Andover
DESCRIPTION:Shuttle departs the NAHS Stevens Center museum at 1pm – please select tickets for the time you wish to depart. Each tour takes approximately 1.5-2 hours \nJoin us again for the Old Andover Revolution Shuttle Tour\, a special collaboration between the North Andover Historical Society and the Andover Center for History and Culture! \nEmbark on an adventure through our shared heritage as we bring our two towns\, once united during the American Revolution\, back together for a day of family-friendly learning and fun. \nExplore historical sites in “old” Andover that stood in 1775 and 1776 and helped to shape our nation’s journey to independence. Our experienced guides will share captivating stories and insights of our local connections to the revolution. \nConnect with your neighbors and foster a sense of pride in our intertwined past and the aspirations of ordinary people in our towns in 1775 and 1776 who fought for liberty\, equality and justice against the tyrannical rule of the English. \nBathroom breaks are encouraged at the NAHS Stevens Center since there are no stops along the route. Stop by for breakfast or lunch at Diane’s Café on the Common before or after your tour!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/revolutionary-history-shuttle-tours-of-north-andover-and-andover/
LOCATION:North Andover Historical Society\, Bus Tour - Meet at The Stevens Center on the Common 800 Massachusetts Avenue North Andover\, MA 01845
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Family,Historical
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