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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: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:Evenings Under the Stars 2026
DESCRIPTION:South Shore Conservatory’s “Evenings Under the Stars 2026” celebrates the rich traditions that have shaped our culture and imagination – bringing to life the enduring art of storytelling\, the spirit of American history\, and the beloved music of the Great American Songbook. \nHarry Potter: A Night of Symphonic Magic \nSaturday\, July 11\, 7 pm \nSouth Shore Conservatory’s Carr Amphitheater\, One Conservatory Drive\, Hingham \nTickets: Pavilion: $50; Lawn: $25; Children age nine and under attend for free\, tickets available at give.sscmusic.org/eus-harry-potter \nConductor Nick Palmer and Atlantic Symphony Orchestra musicians bring favorite stories and fairy tales to life through music in this first of three Evenings Under the Stars concerts at South Shore Conservatory.  \n“Harry Potter” films\, alongside magical favorites from “Hook\,” “E.T.\,” and classical fairy-tale masterpieces such as “Swan Lake” and “The Magic Flute.”  This immersive concert is fun for all ages. Audiences are encouraged to dress in their enchanted wizard robes to experience wonderment as SSC transforms its Hingham campus into Hogwarts.  One hour prior to the concert\, there are family-friendly activities on the grounds\, as well as food offerings available from Mom on the Go.  \n\nAmerican Landscapes:  250 Years of Song \nSaturday\, July 18\, 7 pm\nSouth Shore Conservatory’s Carr Amphitheater\, One Conservatory Drive\, Hingham \nTickets: Pavilion: $50; Lawn: $25; Children age nine and under attend for free\, tickets available at give.sscmusic.org/eus-american-landscapes \nPilgrim Festival Chorus in concert\, courtesy image\nArtistic Director Bill Richter and the Pilgrim Festival Chorus\, one of the South Shore’s premier choruses\, celebrate America’s rich musical heritage in honor of the nation’s 250th birthday in this second of three “Evenings Under the Stars” concerts at South Shore Conservatory. This powerful concert traces the soundscape of America through song – from stirring anthems to reflective works inspired by the American experience. This performance offers a moving tribute to the voices\, stories\, and landscapes that have shaped our country over the past 250 years.  \n\nSinatra Under the Stars \nSaturday\, July 25\, 7 pm\nSouth Shore Conservatory’s Carr Amphitheater\, One Conservatory Drive\, Hingham \nTickets:  Pavilion: $50; Lawn: $25; Children age nine and under attend for free\, tickets available at give.sscmusic.org/eus-sinatra \nSixteen-piece A Swingin’ Affair big band\, with Artistic Director Steve Bass and “Ol’ Blue Eyes” vocalist Donnie Norton\, rocks the Carr Amphitheater with an unforgettable night of music from the Great American Songbook\, featuring favorites from Rat Pack era crooners such as Frank Sinatra\, Bobby Darin\, and Dean Martin.  This swingin’ evening\, the final of three South Shore Conservatory “Evenings Under the Stars” concerts\, also welcomes guest vocalist Sarah Bass\, singing selections from the Ella Fitzgerald songbook.  \n  \n  \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.
URL:https://mcgrathpr.com/event/evenings-under-the-stars-2026/
LOCATION:Carr Ampitheater\, One Conservatory Drive\, Hingham\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:For Those Who Served: Military Research From Colonial Conflicts to World War II
DESCRIPTION:Presented by David Allen Lambert\, Melanie McComb\, and Elizabeth Peay \nThis on-demand course includes five 90-minute classes and exclusive access to handouts and recordings of each presentation \nAvailable through November 6\, 2026 \nFee:  $125 for 5-class course\nClass 1: Soldiers of Colonial Conflicts – Presented by David Allen Lambert \nThis first class discusses how to research ancestors who served in the Pequot War\, King Philip’s War\, King William’s War\, Queen Anne’s War\, King George’s War\, and French and Indian War. \n  \nClass 2: Revolutionary War Patriots – Presented by Elizabeth Peay \nLearn how to trace your patriot ancestors using muster rolls\, quartermaster rolls\, pension files\, the 1840 census\, journals and diaries\, and more. \n  \nClass 3: War of 1812 Veterans – Presented by David Allen Lambert \nThe National Archives holds important records for War of 1812 veterans including compiled service and pension records. Learn how to access and use these important resources\, plus muster rolls\, correspondence from officers\, town histories\, and more. \n  \nClass 4: Soldiers of the Civil War – Presented by David Allen Lambert \nThere are a number of sources that can help you trace your Civil War soldier ancestors. From special questions and schedules in select US censuses to GAR member lists to detailed pension files to published regiment histories\, you can find the story of your ancestor’s service. Learn how to determine what regiment your ancestor served in\, what battles they fought in\, and what happened to them and their families after the war. We focus our discussion on Union records\, but also discuss resources for Confederate soldiers. \n  \nClass 5: World War I & World War II Veterans – Presented by Melanie McComb \nResearching World War I and World War II veterans present unique challenges. In 1973 a fire destroyed 16 to 18 million personnel records for the U.S. Army between (service years 1912 to 1960) and the U.S. Air Force (service years 1947 to 1964). Learn how you can start to reconstruct your ancestor’s service using draft registration cards and enlistments\, the US census\, discharge papers\, unit histories\, and more. \n  \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. \n 
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SUMMARY:Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill\, The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Tickets: $64 to 68 \nThe Company Theatre\, 30 Accord Park Dr.\, Norwell \nTickets: companytheatre.com  \nExperience this area premiere\, a rollercoaster of emotions set to the iconic songs of Alanis Morrisette. There is a forgiving heart within a turbulent spiral as a “perfect” suburban family watches their carefully constructed facade begin to crumble. The electrifying power of this Tony and Grammy award-winning production brings profound truths about the messy reality of a modern family to vibrant life on stage. For mature audiences. \nAbout The Company Theatre \nFounded in 1979 by Zoe Bradford and Jordie Saucerman\, The Company Theatre (TCT) is an award-winning regional theatre\, a true treasure of Boston’s South Shore. The destination center for the arts produces 4 musicals\, 1 play\, 5 youth productions\, and a concert and special event series annually\, attracting more than 35\,000 patrons. The Academy of Company Theatre (ACT) offers year-round technical training in voice\, acting\, dance\, film and more to both youth and adults\, and the heart of ACT – its renowned summer workshop. \nThe Company Theatre’s widely acclaimed integrity is rooted in presenting highly trained and dedicated actors\, live music performances\, lavish costuming\, elaborate set work\, as well as its outstanding educational programs. Its staff and artistic team are on a continuous quest for excellence by producing passionate\, energetic\, and professional quality performances. TCT attributes its success to its long-time dedicated staff and artisans who are proud to bring their craft to loyal patrons.\n\nThe Company Theatre’s box office is open on Mondays from 10 am to 5 pm\, Thursdays from 11 am to 6 pm\, and two hours before each performance.  For more information\, visit companytheatre.com\, email boxoffice@companytheatre.com\, call 781-871-2787\, or follow The Company Theatre on social media.
URL:https://mcgrathpr.com/event/alanis-morissettes-jagged-little-pill-the-musical/
LOCATION:The Company Theatre\, 30 Accord Park Dr.\, Norwell\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sweet Harmony at the VFW Post 3169 (Scituate)
DESCRIPTION:July 24\, 2026 | 8:30 to 11:30 PM  \nVFW\, 736 Chief Justice Cushing Highway\, Scituate\, MA \nNo Cover or Admission \nLooking for a great night out in Scituate? Join Sweet Harmony at the VFW for an evening of live music\, good friends\, and hometown fun! We’ll be bringing an energetic acoustic blend of Classic Rock\, Pop\, Country\, Folk\, Alternative\, and Celtic favorites guaranteed to keep the good times rolling. Grab a drink\, catch up with familiar faces\, and enjoy a relaxed night filled with music you know and love. We can’t wait to see you there! \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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