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Special Collections Open House: The American Revolution in Boston

Happy Patriots’ Day and Marathon Weekend! Did you know that April 19, 2025 is the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord—and the start of the American Revolutionary War? In honor of this anniversary, Special Collections and the Leventhal Map and Education Center are collaborating on an open house to highlight items for their collections relating to this event, as well as other major events of the American Revolution in Boston.

April 19, 2025
2025-04-19T11:00:13 - 2025-04-19T16:00:13

Stop by the Leventhal Map and Education Center to see their new exhibit, Terrains of Independence, which uses maps to highlight the geography of Boston and Massachusetts in the Revolutionary War. Then, head into their classroom to see related items from Special Collections across a variety of formats.

This open house will take place on both Saturday, April 19, and Tuesday, April 22, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. The same items will be on display at both open houses. No reservation is required to attend.

April 19, 2025
2025-04-19T11:00:13 - 2025-04-19T16:00:13
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Roxbury's Patriots' Day and William Dawes' Ride

Re-enactment of William Dawes' ride, breakfast for everyone, historic talks, activities for children, and a trolley tour of historic Roxbury.

April 21, 2025
2025-04-21T08:15:44 - 2025-04-21T12:00:44
April 21, 2025
2025-04-21T08:15:44 - 2025-04-21T12:00:44
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Historical Talks Illuminate the Midnight Ride on the 250th Anniversary

Join Paul Revere House staff people as they review the story of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride on the 250th anniversary of his now famous adventure.

April 18, 2025
2025-04-18T10:00:17 - 2025-04-18T16:30:17

Learn new angles to the story that you may have never learned in school and discover how the humble silversmith became famous long after his death at the venerable age of 83, thanks to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow! Talks will repeat throughout the day and are included in the price of admission.

April 18, 2025
2025-04-18T10:00:17 - 2025-04-18T16:30:17
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Gallery Talk: Rebels, Rights and Revolution: Battles of Lexington and Concord

Join Reference Librarian Lauren Gray for a gallery talk on the exhibition "1775: Rebels, Rights and Revolution," which charts major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution. Lauren will delve into the impact of the Battles of Lexington and Concord using related exhibition items. Visitors are invited to explore the rest of the exhibition and ask questions.

April 19, 2025
2025-04-19T13:00:47 - 2025-04-19T14:00:47
April 19, 2025
2025-04-19T13:00:47 - 2025-04-19T14:00:47
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Gallery Talk: Rebels, Rights and Revolution: Battles of Lexington and Concord

Join Reference Librarian Lauren Gray for a gallery talk on the exhibition "1775: Rebels, Rights and Revolution," which charts major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution. Lauren will delve into the impact of the Battles of Lexington and Concord using related exhibition items. Visitors are invited to explore the rest of the exhibition and ask questions.

April 19, 2025
2025-04-19T10:00:44 - 2025-04-19T11:00:44
April 19, 2025
2025-04-19T10:00:44 - 2025-04-19T11:00:44
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ADU Info Session

Join WORC² for a free online ADU Information Session for HIC/GC licensed contractors.

April 29, 2025
  • 10:00am - 2:00pm
  • VIRTUAL
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Posted:
2025-04-29T10:00:00 - 2025-04-29T14:00:00

Join WORC² for a free online ADU Information Session for HIC/GC licensed contractors on Tuesday, April 29 from 10 am to 2 pm, sponsored by the Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion. The session will discuss the City of Boston's Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) program and updated zoning policies, the step-by-step permitting and design process, requirements for homeowners and contractors, and available resources.

April 29, 2025
  • 10:00am - 2:00pm
  • VIRTUAL
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Office of Economic Opportunity and Inclusion
  • send an email
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Event Type:
    Learning and lectures
  • Posted:
2025-04-29T10:00:00 - 2025-04-29T14:00:00
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Parker-Vincent Alva: National Poetry Month

Come meet, write, read, and listen to poetry with the current Boston Youth Poet Laureate, Parker Vincent-Alva. For teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

April 29, 2025
2025-04-29T16:00:16 - 2025-04-29T17:00:16
April 29, 2025
2025-04-29T16:00:16 - 2025-04-29T17:00:16
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Parker-Vincent Alva: National Poetry Month

Come meet, write, read, and listen to poetry with the current Boston Youth Poet Laureate, Parker-Vincent Alva. For teens ages 13 to 19 years old.

April 28, 2025
2025-04-28T16:00:52 - 2025-04-28T17:00:52
April 28, 2025
2025-04-28T16:00:52 - 2025-04-28T17:00:52
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National Poetry Month with Alondra Bobadilla

Celebrate National Poetry Month with Alondra Bobadilla, the first ever Boston Youth Poet Laureate.

April 28, 2025
2025-04-28T15:00:28 - 2025-04-28T16:00:28

Alondra will lead a poetry-writing workshop for teens ages 13-19 years old.

April 28, 2025
2025-04-28T15:00:28 - 2025-04-28T16:00:28
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National Poetry Month with Alondra Bobadilla

Celebrate National Poetry Month with Alondra Bobadilla, the first ever Boston Youth Poet Laureate.

April 19, 2025
2025-04-19T15:00:35 - 2025-04-19T16:00:35

Alondra will lead a poetry-writing workshop for teens, ages 13-19 years old.

April 19, 2025
2025-04-19T15:00:35 - 2025-04-19T16:00:35
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