Name: Gallery Talk - 1776: Declaring Independence
Start: 2026-06-29T10:00:00-04:00
Location: Massachusetts Historical Society

Massachusetts Historical Society

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Join MHS staff for a gallery tour of the exhibition 1776: Declaring Independence. Discover how Americans drafted a path to independence through a selection of rarely seen manuscripts, artifacts, and treasures from the MHS collection.

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Attendance is free.
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Join
 Adams Papers staff for a gallery talk featuring the latest rotating 
installations from the Adams Presidential Library. Discover how members 
of the Adams family helped shape the “great anniversary festival,” from 
the founding on July 4, 1776, to John Adams’s death on the 
semicentennial, and to the legacy of independence shared by generations.

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Fireworks return to Somerville skies on Tuesday, June 30, at the City annual summer celebration featuring live music, food, family-friendly activities, and of course, a fireworks finale.
Festivities will begin at 6 p.m. with live music from Plutos Return, a Somerville High School alumni band. DJ Live will follow with a lively mix of pop, soul, funk, and classic hits, and at 7:45 p.m., local funk band Search Party takes the stage.
At approximately 9 p.m., Mayor Jake Wilson will deliver brief remarks, followed by the National Anthem and the official countdown to the fireworks show. Food vendors will be available throughout the evening, including local Somerville favorites, plus classic treats like fried dough and lemonade.Due to the large crowds and loud noise associated with Somerville Firworks, the City recommends that attendees leave pets at home and avoid bringing unnecessary bags or backpacks. All bags and backpacks are subject to inspection.
To support public safety and pedestrian access, traffic and parking restrictions and road closures will be in place in the area around Trum Field. Attendees are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time.

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Please visit <a href="https://www.masshist.org/events/gallery-talk-july-1-2026-am" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here </a>to register.
Join MHS staff for a gallery tour of the exhibition 1776: Declaring Independence. Discover how Americans drafted a path to independence through a selection of rarely seen manuscripts, artifacts, and treasures from the MHS collection.&nbsp;

Local Event: Gallery Talk - 1776: Declaring Independence

Gallery Talk - 1776: Declaring Independence

Attendance is free.
Please visit <a target="_blank" href="https://www.masshist.org/events/gallery-talk-july-1-2026-pm" rel="nofollow noopener">here </a>to register.
Join
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installations from the Adams Presidential Library. Discover how members 
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the founding on July 4, 1776, to John Adams’s death on the 
semicentennial, and to the legacy of independence shared by generations.

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<h2>Dates / Times</h2>
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Two Weeks: $500
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