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SUMMARY:Fireworks Cruise in Gloucester Harbor aboard the Wejack
DESCRIPTION:Looking for an unforgettable way to celebrate Independence Day? Hop aboard the legendary WEJACK for the 3rd of July fireworks cruise! Cruise around Gloucester Harbor’s scenic waterfront and savor the breathtaking views as the sun sets and anticipation builds. Watch the night sky come alive with vibrant bursts of color\, and best yet\, you’ll have front-row seats to a mesmerizing fireworks spectacle. We offer the perfect blend of relaxation and excitement\, with spacious decks for mingling\, a fully stocked bar\, and a friendly crew to ensure your comfort. Don’t miss this opportunity to create magical memories while celebrating Independence Day. Book your fireworks cruise today! \nReturn times are approximate \nLimited Seating
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/fireworks-cruise-in-gloucester-harbor-aboard-the-wejack-2/
LOCATION:Cape Ann Cruises\, 63 ROGERS STREET\, Gloucester\, M\, 01930\, United States
CATEGORIES:Annual Event,Cultural,Fair/Festival,Family,Historical,Photography,School Vacation,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:Summer 5K & Kid's Donut Dash at Cider Hill Farm
DESCRIPTION:Run or walk through fruit filled orchards\, lush crop fields and shaded forest! Route includes challenging hills and rough\, uneven terrain. All levels welcome and strongly encouraged. Participants receive t-shirt\, race bib\, souvenir glass\, finisher medal\, donut and a glass of hard cider at the finish line!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/summer-5k-kids-donut-dash-at-cider-hill-farm/
LOCATION:Cider Hill Farm\, 45 Fern Avenue\, Amesbury\, M\, 01913\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agricultural,Family,Outdoor Recreation,Sporting Events
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SUMMARY:Chasing Liberty: Black Newburyporters and Privateers in Highland Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Join Ghlee Woodworth for a walking tour focused on the memorials of Newburyport’s Black community and Revolutionary privateers. \nWander through Newburyport’s historic Highland Cemetery with a special guide – noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth\, a 12th generation Newburyport native. During this special event\, Woodworth will focus on the memorials of Newburyport’s once-thriving Black community\, and the graves of Newburyport’s legendary privateers. Hear the story of “Guinea village”\, the slang term for the Black neighborhood nearby and learn more about efforts to commemorate and celebrate Black lives and experiences. Learn about the remarkable life of Captain Offin Boardman\, chasing liberty in a different way.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/chasing-liberty-black-newburyporters-and-privateers-in-highland-cemetery/
LOCATION:Highland Cemetery\, 21 Hill Street\, Newburyport\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Historical
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SUMMARY:11th Annual Military Service Day at Patton Homestead
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Military Service Day celebrates its on July 18th from 10 am to 4 pm at the historic Patton Homestead in Hamilton\, MA. The 11th anniversary event is a free and family-friendly and will be held this year in conjunction with the nation’s observance of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and the birthday of the United States Army.\nThe event features military exhibits\, military reenactors\, helicopters\, vintage military vehicles\, tributes to veterans and educational programming for families. The day promotes education and awareness of American military history while bringing the community together in celebration of service and sacrifice. Click here for more information: https://apgardnerposthamilton.org/military-day/
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/11th-annual-military-service-day-at-patton-homestead/
LOCATION:Patton Family Archives – Patton Homestead\, 650 Asbury Street\, Hamilton\, M\, 01982\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fair/Festival,Family,Historical,Photography
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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 \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. \nAt a glance \nWhat: A public commemoration of the 250th anniversary of Newburyport’s first reading of the Declaration of Independence\, with readings\, music\, reenactors\, family-friendly activities\, a waterfront salute by two schooners\, and more. \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 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. \nEvent is free\, donations appreciated!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/newburyport-250-declaration-of-independence-day-the-die-is-cast/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Family,Historical,Music
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