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SUMMARY:Patriots of Color Exhibit at American Ancestors' Family Heritage Experience
DESCRIPTION:In observance of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution\, American Ancestors’ Family Heritage Experience unveils “Patriots of Color\,” a major new exhibition opening Thursday\, April 23\, at 97 Newbury Street\, Boston. The exhibit brings long-overlooked stories of Black\, Native\, and multiracial individuals into full view—revealing their vital roles in the founding of our nation and the living descendants who carry their legacies forward today. \nThousands of Black men fought in the American Revolution—an estimated 5\,000 to 9\,000 for the Patriot cause and as many as 20\,000 supporting the British\, many seeking freedom from enslavement—yet their contributions remain underrepresented in traditional accounts of the nation’s founding. Set against the backdrop of Boston’s central role in the Revolution\, “Patriots of Color” highlights profiles of 26 individuals—two from each of the original 13 colonies—whose service\, labor\, leadership\, and resistance shaped the Revolutionary cause in ways rarely taught or remembered today. Through original documents\, immersive digital experiences\, and contemporary artistic interpretation\, the exhibition reframes the Revolution as a far more complex and inclusive struggle for independence. \nA centerpiece of the exhibition is a large-scale interactive digital map of the 13 colonies\, which invites visitors to tap and explore information about 26 individual Patriots\, represented by silhouettes designed by teenage artists from the Cambridge Community Art Center’s Teen Public Art Program. Interactive screens about the patriots reveal biographical details\, service histories\, and—most powerfully—their connection to modern-day living descendants\, some of whom are expected to attend the exhibition’s opening events. Also on view are original 18th- and 19th-century manuscripts\, military muster rolls\, family Bibles\, and historic engravings—archival materials that bring overlooked Revolutionary lives into focus and reveal the research process behind their rediscovery. \nThe exhibit is part of American Ancestors’ 10 Million Names initiative\, which aims to recover the names and lives of enslaved people through archival research. \n“What makes ‘Patriots of Color’ distinctive is not only who these individuals were\, but how we know them\,” said Ryan Woods\, President and CEO of American Ancestors. “This exhibition shows that history is not fixed or finished. Through documents\, research\, and genealogy\, it is possible to uncover real\, personal connections to the past—and\, in doing so\, better understand our present.” \nSilhouettes of Legacy \nReinforcing the exhibition’s themes of interpretation and intergenerational storytelling\, “Patriots of Color” includes a collaborative component with the Cambridge Community Art Center’s Teen Public Art Program. Founded in 1937\, the Community Art Center has long served as a creative anchor in Cambridge\, empowering young people through public art and community-rooted expression. \nFor “Patriots of Color\,” students were invited to create imaginative silhouette artwork inspired by historical profiles of Patriots. The resulting silhouette portraits draw on an historic artistic tradition that predates photography\, when profile portraits were an accessible way to preserve a person’s likeness. In this context\, the form carries particular resonance: silhouettes assert presence\, a demonstration that a life was lived. \nDisplayed alongside the historical narratives\, and each artist’s biography\, these contemporary works place today’s youth artists in dialogue with Revolutionary era lives. Their inclusion underscores the exhibition’s broader message that history is not static—it is continually interpreted\, expanded\, and made visible across generations. \nAdditional exhibition elements explore how Patriots of Color contributed beyond military service\, the difficult choices—or lack of choice—between Patriot and Loyalist allegiances\, and the painstaking process of reconstructing lives through muster rolls\, family Bibles\, pension files\, and other primary sources. Throughout\, visitors are encouraged to see themselves not just as observers of history\, but as participants in reclaiming it. \n“Patriots of Color” remains on view through December 31\, 2026\, with an opening celebration and public programs planned in conjunction with Revolution 250 commemorations in Boston. \nExhibit Highlights:\n\nPatriots of Color profiles—two from each of the original 13 colonies—featured through an expansive interactive digital map\nConnections between Revolutionary-era Patriots and living descendants\, bringing the story of the Revolution into the present day\nOriginal manuscripts\, muster rolls\, engravings\, and family records that demonstrate how historical lives are recovered through genealogical research\nA dynamic touchscreen experience inviting visitors to explore service\, resistance\, and legacy across the colonies\, with direct links to American Ancestors’ 10 Million Names initiative\nA collaborative public art installation featuring silhouette works created by Community Art Center Teen Public Art Program artists\, interpreting individual Patriot stories through contemporary creative expression\n\n“Patriots of Color: Reclaiming Stories of Courage\, Resistance\, and Legacy” reframes the American Revolution through the lens of family history—demonstrating that the nation’s founding stories are not fixed in the past\, but can be rediscovered\, reinterpreted\, and reclaimed through research\, documents\, and lived connection. \nExhibit Opening:        April 23\, 2026 \nOn View:                    Through December 31\, 2026\, Tuesday through Saturday\, 10 am to 6 pm \nLocation:                    Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors\, 97 Newbury Street\, Boston\, MA \nAdmission:                 $10 for adults. Free admission for children under 12. American Ancestors members receive free admission. \nDiscover Your Own History: Visitors are encouraged to explore their own family stories through American Ancestors’ research services and the 10 Million Names initiative\, which seeks to recover and restore the identities of enslaved people through historical records. \nPlanning Your Visit:  The Family Heritage Experience and the gift shop on the first floor of American Ancestors at 97 Newbury Street\, Boston\, MA\, are open Tuesday through Saturday\, from 10 am to 6 pm. The facility is located near Copley Square and the Arlington and Copley Green line T stations. For more information\, including accessibility and amenities\, visit fhe.americanancestors.org. \nAbout the Family Heritage Experience  \nThe Family Heritage Experience—an interactive\, state-of-the-art exhibition that introduces visitors to the joy of family history research—was launched in 2025 by American Ancestors®\, a national center for family history\, heritage\, and culture. The Family Heritage Experience is located on the first floor of American Ancestors’ headquarters at 97 Newbury Street\, in Boston\, Massachusetts. For more information\, visit fhe.americanancestors.org. \nAbout American Ancestors \nAmerican Ancestors® is a national nonprofit center for family history\, heritage & culture based in Boston\, Massachusetts\, that has been setting the gold standard for genealogical research since its founding in 1845. Today\, American Ancestors serves 400K+ members and subscribers through AmericanAncestors.org\, one of the world’s largest online collections of family history resources. In 2025\, American Ancestors launched the Family Heritage Experience\, an interactive\, state-of-the-art exhibition that introduces visitors to the joy of family history research\, located at 97 Newbury Street at our headquarters in Boston. American Ancestors is also home to the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center\, which preserves New England’s Jewish history\, and 10 Million Names\, a project dedicated to finding the names of the enslaved men\, women\, and children in pre- and post-colonial America before emancipation. For more information\, visit americanancestors.org. \nAbout 10 Million Names \n10 Million Names is dedicated to recovering the names of the estimated ten million men\, women\, and children of African descent who were enslaved in pre- and post-colonial America (specifically\, the territory that would become the United States) between the 1500s and 1865. 10 Million Names is engaging a collaborative network of expert genealogists\, cultural organizations\, and community-based family historians. Together we will amplify the voices of people who have been telling their family stories for centuries\, connect researchers and data partners with people seeking answers to family history questions\, and expand access to data\, resources\, and information about enslaved African Americans. For more information\, visit 10millionnames.org.
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SUMMARY:Children's Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Fridays May 29 through June 26\, 11:30 am to 12 noon \nThe James Library & Center for the Arts\, 24 West St.\, Norwell \nAdmission is free\, no RSVP necessary \njameslibrary.org/tickets/childrens-storytime-czwyg-dkbbz-6kd9a-b7d75-hc66s-268n7-26pbs-4h2tm-3e273-2kgm5-nbdjc-9mjrk-5lbtk-7r9f7 \n  \nChildren’s Storytime is perfect for toddlers and caregivers. Explore our Children’s room and enjoy a morning of reading fun! \n  \n  \nAbout The James Library & Center for the Arts \nHoused in a landmark 1874 Victorian building in the heart of Norwell Center\, the James Library & Center for the Arts (the James) is a non-profit cultural hub dedicated to inspiring the community through the arts. As a unique hybrid of a lending library\, a professional concert hall\, and a contemporary art gallery\, the James provides high-quality cultural experiences that are educational\, entertaining\, and enriching for all ages. \nThe James Library is located at 24 West Street\, Norwell and is open to the public Tuesday through Friday\, 1 to 5 pm\, and on Saturday\, 11 am to 1 pm. For more information\, call 781-659-7100\, visit jameslibrary.org\, or follow The James Library on Facebook and Instagram.
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LOCATION:James Library & Center for the Arts\, 24 West Street\, Norwell\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Duxbury Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:South Shore Conservatory’s Duxbury Music Festival 2026 features an exciting lineup of performances in diverse musical genres such as classical\, jazz\, and classic rock\, as well as beloved selections from Sinatra\, plus a free opening-night dance party on the Duxbury Town Green. \nOpening Night: Dance Party with Benn & Company \nFriday\, June 26\, 7 pm \nDuxbury Town Green\, 71 Washington Street\, Duxbury \nAdmission is free \nRegister: https://give.sscmusic.org/dmf-2026 \nBenn & Company kicks off South Shore Conservatory’s Duxbury Music Festival with a night of free live music and dancing under the tent on the Duxbury Town Green. Led by award-winning vocalist Loren Benn and backed by top-tier musicians\, this electrifying band brings dance-floor favorites to life from Motown classics to R&B and pop hits you know and love. Open to the public and free to attend\, this opening night celebration is all about coming together through music. Grab a drink\, hit the dance floor\, and help us start the festival with an unforgettable community dance party.   \n  \nThe Best of Sinatra with A Swingin’ Affair Big Band \nSaturday\, June 27\, 3 pm \nDuxbury Town Green\, 71 Washington Street\, Duxbury \nTickets: $40 available at give.sscmusic.org/dmf-2026 \nJoin SSC Artistic Director Steve Bass and acclaimed vocalist Donnie Norton for a relaxed and joyful afternoon celebrating the Great American Songbook on the Duxbury Town Green. This swingin’ outdoor concert features timeless favorites from the Rat Pack era—Frank Sinatra\, Bobby Darin\, Dean Martin—and welcomes special guest vocalist Sarah Bass performing beloved selections from the Ella Fitzgerald songbook. Set beneath a tent and backed by a 16-piece professional big band featuring some of Boston’s finest jazz musicians\, this concert brings classic big band swing to life in a perfect summer setting. \nDuxbury Music Festival Family Day \nSunday\, June 28\, 12 to 3 pm \nDuxbury Town Green\, 71 Washington Street\, Duxbury \nAdmission is free\, no registration necessary \nSouth Shore Conservatory’s Duxbury Music Festival brings back fan-favorite Family Day\, on June 28 on the Duxbury Town Green.  Families can enjoy music-themed crafts\, drums circles\, Music Together™ classes\, and food.  Appropriate for children from infancy through elementary school age.   \n  \nDreamscapes: Opening Faculty Concert \nSunday\, June 28\, 6 pm \nSouth Shore Conservatory’s Ellison Center for the Arts\, 64 St. George Street\, Duxbury \nTickets: $40\, available at give.sscmusic.org/dmf-2026 \n“Dreamscapes” launches South Shore Conservatory Duxbury Music Festival’s faculty concerts\, featuring performances by all seven talented artists-in-residence. This immersive evening explores the lush sound world of Mahler\, Debussy\, and other late-Romantic composers\, alongside rich selections from the jazz canon\, offering a fresh perspective that expands the evening’s sense of color\, atmosphere\, and imagination. \nFrom Paris to New York\nTuesday\, June 30\, 6 pm \nThe Art Complex Museum\, 189 Alden Street\, Duxbury \nTickets: $40\, available at give.sscmusic.org/dmf-2026 \nSouth Shore Conservatory Duxbury Music Festival’s “From Paris to New York” traces the vibrant musical dialogue between France and America\, exploring how classical tradition and jazz have shaped and inspired one another across the Atlantic. Set within the galleries of the Duxbury Art Complex Museum\, this immersive concert invites audiences to experience sound and visual art together — listening as they look\, and looking as they listen. \nThe Dukes of Windsor: Dixieland Jazz \nWednesday\, July 1\, 6 pm \nSouth Shore Conservatory’s Ellison Center for the Arts\, 64 St. George Street\, Duxbury \nTickets: $40\, available at give.sscmusic.org/dmf-2026 \nThe Dukes of Windsor\, courtesy image\nSouth Shore Conservatory steps back into the Jazz Age with “The Dukes of Windsor\,” an authentic 1920s-style Dixieland band bringing the spirit of early New Orleans jazz to the Duxbury Music Festival. Experience live music at the Ellison Center for the Arts\, where you can immerse yourself in the dynamic sounds of this exciting genre. It’s the perfect pairing of great jazz and great company for a relaxed and unforgettable night out. \nJazz Cabaret \nThursday\, July 2\, 6 pm \nSouth Shore Conservatory’s Ellison Center for the Arts\, 64 St. George Street\, Duxbury \nTickets: $40\, available at give.sscmusic.org/dmf-2026 \n“Jazz Cabaret” brings South Shore Conservatory’s Duxbury Music Festival to life with an all-jazz evening\, showcasing DMF students and faculty together in a vibrant\, collaborative performance. This high-energy concert highlights the artistry\, creativity\, and growth of the jazz department throughout the festival\, featuring music that spans swing\, blues\, ballads\, and modern jazz styles. \nFestival Finale \nFriday\, July 3\, 6 pm \nSouth Shore Conservatory’s Ellison Center for the Arts\, 64 St. George Street\, Duxbury \nTickets: $40\, available at give.sscmusic.org/dmf-2026 \n“Festival Finale” brings South Shore Conservatory’s Duxbury Music Festival to a powerful close with a culminating concert featuring all students and faculty. This special performance celebrates the artistry\, collaboration\, and growth achieved over ten immersive days of music-making\, uniting the entire festival community on one stage. \nAbout South Shore Conservatory \nSouth Shore Conservatory (SSC) is a community school for the arts on Boston’s South Shore\, welcoming individuals of all ages and abilities. With campuses in Hingham and Duxbury\, SSC’s programs provide creative opportunities for lifelong learning through outstanding faculty and nationally recognized offerings in music instruction\, ensembles\, dance\, early childhood education\, creative arts therapy\, performance\, and community and school partnerships.  Learn more at sscmusic.org.
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: 4 Seasons: Paintings by Daniel Lloyd-Miller
DESCRIPTION:Opening Reception: Friday\, June 26 6 to 8 pm \nThe James Library & Center for the Arts\, 24 West St.\, Norwell \nAdmission is free\, on view during business hours \njameslibrary.org/tickets/4-seasons-paintings-by-daniel-lloyd-miller \nArtist Daniel Lloyd-Miller is a painter of two faces: toying with motifs of structure in-studio\, and representational plein-air paintings outside. \nOriginally from Vermont\, he attended MassArt for his bachelor’s degree in fine art and School of the Art Insitute of Chicago (SAIC) for his graduate studies. He has exhibited across multiple states in various solo and group shows and currently operates out of Somerville\, painting and teaching at Middlesex Community College and Rhode Island School of Design Continuing Education. \nAbout The James Library & Center for the Arts \nHoused in a landmark 1874 Victorian building in the heart of Norwell Center\, the James Library & Center for the Arts (the James) is a non-profit cultural hub dedicated to inspiring the community through the arts. As a unique hybrid of a lending library\, a professional concert hall\, and a contemporary art gallery\, the James provides high-quality cultural experiences that are educational\, entertaining\, and enriching for all ages. \nThe James Library is located at 24 West Street\, Norwell and is open to the public Tuesday through Friday\, 1 to 5 pm\, and on Saturday\, 11 am to 1 pm. For more information\, call 781-659-7100\, visit jameslibrary.org\, or follow The James Library on Facebook and Instagram.
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LOCATION:James Library & Center for the Arts\, 24 West Street\, Norwell\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sweet Harmony at Long Bar at The Flying Bridge (Falmouth)
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 26\, 7 to 10 pm \nLong Bar at The Flying Bridge\, 220 Scranton Ave\, Falmouth\, MA \nNo Cover or Admission \nImmerse yourself in waterfront dining at The Long Bar — the elegant yet laid-back gathering spot inside Falmouth’s iconic Flying Bridge. With panoramic harbor views\, creative cocktails\, and fresh coastal cuisine\, The Long Bar is the perfect backdrop for Sweet Harmony’s rich\, acoustic interpretations of Classic Rock\, Pop\, Alternative\, Country\, Folk\, and Celtic favorites. Enjoy an evening where refined seaside flavor meets timeless sound — an experience that’s as vibrant as the harbor itself. \nAbout Sweet Harmony: \nFounded in 2021\, Sweet Harmony is a local Scituate / Boston‑area acoustic band blending family roots\, powerful vocals\, and vibrant musicianship into a signature coastal sound. What began as a spontaneous father‑daughter duet between Caitlin and Robert Bruscino soon expanded to include vocalist Maggie Murray and percussionist Cooper Prophet\, forming a dynamic quartet that bridges generations and styles. \nPerforming throughout Massachusetts and South Florida\, Sweet Harmony seamlessly weaves Classic Rock\, Pop\, Country\, Folk\, Alternative\, and Celtic influences into every set. Their hallmark is the rich vocal interplay of Caitlin and Maggie\, paired with Robert’s rhythmic guitar and Cooper’s driving percussion—creating a sound that’s heartfelt\, polished\, and full of energy. \nEach member brings impressive musicianship to the stage: Caitlin studies Choral Music Education at the University of Florida; Maggie\, a Vocal Performance and Music Education major at UConn\, lends depth and artistry; Cooper\, a percussionist and film student at Keene State\, supplies rhythmic creativity; and Robert\, a seasoned guitarist and vocalist\, anchors the group’s sound. \nNow entering its fifth year\, Sweet Harmony continues to light up venues\, festivals\, and private events as one of the South Shore’s most genuine musical acts—celebrating friendship\, family\, and the joy of live performance. \nFor bookings and updates\, and to learn more about Sweet Harmony\, go to their website at SweetHarmony.music or follow them on social media at Facebook\, Instagram\, and YouTube or contact the band directly… call or text Robert at (781) 783-4232 or email at SweetHarmonyTunes@gmail.com. . \nFor the most recent list of events\, go to our Upcoming Events page here… http://tiny.cc/SweetHarmonyEvents
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