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History Unlocked: Drop-In Chats - Milk Row Cemetery, Somerville, Free
Thu, May 14, 2026  -  Thu, October 8, 2026   
History Unlocked opens Powder House, Milk Row Cemetery & Prospect Hill Tower on select dates THE POWDER HOUSE, MILK ROW CEMETERY & PROSPECT HILL TOWER will be open to the public on select dates
History Unlocked: Open Days at Somerville's Powder House & Prospect Hill Tower, Free
Thu, May 21, 2026  -  Sat, October 24, 2026   
History Unlocked opens Powder House, Milk Row Cemetery & Prospect Hill Tower on select dates, May–Oct, for drop-in chats,THE POWDER HOUSE, MILK ROW CEMETERY & PROSPECT HILL TOWER
American Independence and Identity at 250 Conference, $$
Thu, June 11, 2026  -  Sat, June 13, 2026   
Hosted at Gordon College, this conference brings Christian political scientists, historians, and sociologists together to examine democracy in the U.S. worldwide, featuring keynotes, panels, and workshops, with an optional Boston excursion honoring Revolution’s 250th...
Land/Mark: A Symposium on Enslavement, Enrichment & the Revolution, Free
Sat, June 13, 2026  -  Sat, June 13, 2026   
How should we remember Mark, Phillis and Phebe today? And how are scholars, artists, activists, and community members work-ing to reclaim the stories of Black life, resistance, and rebellion that have been erased?
Beyond the Music: Romantic to Contemporary, Free
Tue, June 23, 2026  -  Tue, June 23, 2026   
Join us mid-Festival for an illuminating exploration of chamber music from the Romantic era to the present day. Join us mid-Festival for an illuminating exploration of chamber music from the Romantic era to the present
Old North Illuminated Presents 'Been There, Done That: How Our History Shows What We Can Overcome', Free
Tue, June 23, 2026  -  Tue, June 23, 2026   
Digital speaker series continues on Tuesday, June 23, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. with a conversation with historian Greg Jackson exploring how today's political climate isn't as unprecedented as we may think.
Salem as Muse: In Discussion with Footwear Artist in Residence, $$
Sun, July 12, 2026  -  Sun, August 9, 2026   
Join bootmaker Sarah Madeleine T. Guerin for an artist talk as part of our 'Salem as Muse' lecture series.Guerin will discuss her bootmaking process in PEM's Lye-Tapley Shoe Shop, as well as her background
Cape Ann Jazz Workshop Faculty & Jazz Messengers, Free
Wed, July 29, 2026  -  Wed, July 29, 2026   
The Cape Ann Jazz Workshop Concert features performances by the workshop’s acclaimed faculty alongside its advanced student ensemble, the Jazz Messengers. Event Address: Shalin Liu Performance Center 37 Main Street Rockport, MA 01966
Stories from an Industrial City: The Proprietors of Locks and Canals on Merrimack River Photo Collection, Free
Fri, October 11, 2205  -  Sat, October 11, 2025   
Join us at the Waterworks Museum on the second Saturday of every month to learn more about history, engineering, archeology, water access and more during out Second Saturday Speaker Series.
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