50 Days of Freedom Program Series

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JUNE 13–AUGUST 1
City of Presidents
DiscoverQuincy.com
Signature Events
Message from
Executive Director
Quincy is rich in arts and culture, community, historic
and recreational assets. As the organization dedicated
to promoting tourism in the City of Quincy, Discover
Quincy has coordinated a new program series in
partnership with many local organizations. From
the City’s signature Flag Day Celebration on June
13 to the Arts Affair at Marina Bay on August 1,
we welcome you to participate in over 15o events.
Each day will feature at least one free event,
while some events may accept donations and
others have an admission fee. Please note the
colored star next to each listing to reflect event
pricing.
Discover Quincy has converted a vacant
retail space into a pop up art gallery, which
will be open free to the public Fridays from
June 19 - July 31, except for July 3. We will
have entertainment weekly. There has been
a lot of enthusiasm about having an art
space downtown. We are also sponsoring
an outdoor concert series at the Ruth
Gordon Amphitheater on alternating
Tuesdays beginning June 30. We recenlty
launched a new website DiscoverQuincy.com
that has additional information for
many of the events and is a great
resource for our area attractions.
New for this season:
We are pleased the Quincy Historic
Society welcomes visitors free to their
museum Monday through Saturday.
The USS Salem has reopened to the
public and visitors are welcome daily
10am - 4pm.
Tune into our social media channels
for daily upates. For more information,
contact us at 617-639-1117 or email
[email protected].
Margaret Laforest, Executive Director
Board of
Directors
President, Janet Batson
Best Western Adams Inn
Vice President, Amy Huber
NorthEast Community Bank
Treasurer, Steve Christo
SMC Consulting
Secretary, Joanne Dondero
Abigail’s Crossing Gifts Online
Ed Fitzgerald, Quincy Historical Society
Maureen Geary, City of Quincy
Ethel Hamann, Colonial Dames
Walter Hannon, Granite Links Golf Club
Gary Haynes, Adams Crypt at United
First Parish Church
Melinda Huff, Historic New England
Megan Marini, Marketing Superheroes
sponsored by Discover Quincy
open to
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LIVE MUS
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FOOD TA
4th annual event featuring 20+ restaurants
Tuesday, June 16th /rain date Wed, June 17th
5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
at the Gazebo at Best Western Adams Inn
TICKETS: $20 Free for children under 12
For more information visit TasteQuincy.com
FREE Admission
6 pm Tuesdays June 30, July 14 & 28, August 11
June 30
Rain location: Central Middle School, 875 Hancock Street
Jakub Trasak, a world class violinist takes you on a
journey of music styles from AFC to Classical to Pop
and Up the Downs, a local Blues/Rock band headlines.
July 14
Evan Miller is a rising star of the Boston music scene
and opens for Los Goutos whose musical concoction
ranges from folk, rock, country, jazz, Cajun and Latin.
July 28
Caroline Brennan’s folksy upbeat music with rhythm
will have your foot tapping. The Loomers transcend
generations with their high voltage performance.
August 11
Jamie Brown explores electronic sounds from her modern violin. The Ruby Valdez Band is a star cast with a
flawless rhythm section and soulful, smokey vocals.
Produced by:
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FREE Admission
Fridays June 19 & 26, July 10, 17, 24 & 31
64 Ross Way, Quincy Center
Discover Quincy’s Gallery will feature works of 40 local artists and a rotation of
four pop up shops. Entertainment and Cash Bar.
June 19, Opening Night
Influenced by and compared to Motown artists,
as well as classic crooners such as Sinatra, Boston’s Louie Bello will headline Opening Night!
Quincy artists Jonathan Mendez of Zamforia
and Lindsay Tia Reilly of Lindsay Tia Designs are
among the evening’s pop up shops.
July 31, Closing Night
Quincy’s own Nicoletta Lyons, an avant gaarde
fashion designer brings Lola’s Urban Vintage
Fashion Truck and will host a fashion show for
The Gallery’s Closing Night. She will share the
stage with her husband, world renowned spoken word artist, Aztech, who brings a new level
of concious hip hop to his adopted hometown.
More details at DiscoverQuincy.com
Thank you to our sponsors:
Galvcon Development, Curry Hardware, FX White Electrical, Grandasia,
Marketing Superheroes, Quincy Art Association, and Zamforia
Jenn Ormond, Coffee Break Cafe
Denise Papagno, Yellow Cab
Marianne Peak, Adams National
Historical Park
Erin Glennon, Creative Director,
Discover Quincy & Quincy Chamber
of Commerce
Discover Quincy
180 Old Colony Ave, Suite 300
Quincy, MA 02170
617-639-1117 | 800-581-4014
[email protected]
DiscoverQuincy.com
Quincy City Hall
1305 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA 02169
617-376-1000
QuincyMa.gov
The Quincy Chamber of Commerce
180 Old Colony Ave, Suite 300
Quincy, MA 02170
617-471-1700
TheQuincyChamber.com
Always FREE in Quincy!
Quincy History Museum
City Hall
Hancock Cemetery
mount wollaston cemetery
The Adams Academy, built of Quincy
granite, is an early and important example
of Gothic revival architecture in America.
Endowed by John Adams as a preparatory
school for boys, it was built on the site where
the legendary patriot John Hancock was
born. Now home to the Quincy Historical
Society whose museum showcases the city’s
history from Native American times up
through the early 21st century.
Built in 1844, old City Hall is one of the
oldest functioning seats of government in
the country. Its academic Greek Revival
architecture has been described as one of
the outstanding examples of mid-century
classical American design. Unusual in both
its monumentality and in the severity of
its granite detail, these features may be
attributed to its architect Solomon Willard,
who was instrumental in the development
of the granite industry in Quincy. Historic
Preservation work is currently underway.
From 1630 to 1854, Quincy’s most illustrious residents and civic leaders were buried
here; Henry Adams, the first Adams to live
in Quincy and ancestor of John Adams;
Colonel John Quincy, for whom the city is
named; patriot Josiah Quincy, Veterans of
the Revolution, the War of 1812, and the
Civil War. The memorials offer a chronicle
of gravestone art from colonial winged skulls
and cherubim, to Federalist classical motifs,
to Quincy’s 19th century role as the national
center for granite quarrying and carving.
Scan code to get connected to a Google
walking tour map of the cemetery.
One of America’s earliest garden cemeteries,
the first two plots were ceremoniously
purchased on May 5, 1856 by Charles
Francis Adams, Sr. A two and one half mile
long stone wall, erected for the perimeter in
1934-35 by the Works Progress Administration, is dedicated to the memory of Thomas
Morton who in 1625 led the settlement
here after the arrival of Captain Richard
Wollaston. The variety of ornate gravestones
and granite monuments beautify this
outdoor museum honoring three Adams
descendants whose lives were lost in service
to our country, veterans, former Mayors and
prominent granite industry leaders.
Merrymount Park
Abigail Adams Cairn
Maypole Hill, Merrymount
1305 Hancock Street
8 Adams Street | 617-773-1144 | QuincyHistory.org
Open Mon-Fri, 9 am – 4 pm. Saturdays,
mid-April–October, noon – 3 pm.
Other Historic Cemeteries
Christ Church Burial Ground (1725-1878)
54 School Street
Hall Cemetery
Hall Place
Sailor’s Home Cemetery
Quincy Shores Reservation, Fenno Street
Snug Harbor Sailor’s Cemetery (1882-1967)
333 Palmer Street, Rear
For more information,
visit DiscoverQuincy.com
One Merrymount Parkway | QuincyMa.gov
Quincy’s most utilized park, donated by
descendants of Presidents John and John
Quincy Adams and originally developed
by Frederick Law Olmsted, Merrymount
Park now includes Adams Field, the finest
amateur baseball field in New England,
Collins Rest-a-While playground, Fenno
Street basketball and tennis courts, Mitchell
McCoy softball field, Ruth Gordon Ampitheater, running track at Faxon Field, Ryan
Boathouse and Veteran’s Memorial Stadium.
John Winthrop, Jr. Blast Furnace
nut island
The son of Massachusetts’ governor and one
of the principal founders of Connecticut,
John Winthrop, Jr. operated the first iron
smelting furnace in the British colonies, one
of the earliest industrial ventures in America
(1645). You can view the excavated remains
of the furnace, read about its history, and
see artist’s renderings of the furnace in full
operation.
Part of the Boston Harbor Islands National
Recreation Area, and one of the few accessible
by land, this property offers stellar vistas of the
Boston skyline and other Harbor Islands. A
great place to watch the sunset, this location
is popular for walking, picnicking, or fishing
from the pier.
61 Crescent Street
Watch a Video
1307 Hancock Street
147 Sea Ave
340 Franklin Street
Corner of Viden Road
On June 17, 1775, Abigail Adams and her
seven year old son John Quincy walked the
short distance from their farm to the top of
Penn’s Hill, where they observed the smoke
and fire of the Battle of Bunker Hill. The
cairn, an ancient form of commemoration,
was erected by the Daughters of the Revolution in 1896. The cairn’s stones came from
private properties and historic sites. During
historic preservation work in 2008, a time
capsule was discovered.
20 Sea Street
Samoset Ave
Thomas Morton, the first English person to
build a plantation, known as Mar-e-Mount,
on Massachusetts Bay in 1624, operated a
successful trading post. On May Day, 1627,
he erected a Maypole. The site is commemorated on the City’s Seal. Shown with a
large tree on it, a historical marker notes the
location, and its remains can be seen at the
Quincy History Museum.
Quincy Shores Reservation/Wollaston Beach
Thomas Crane Public Library
Quincy’s largest beach offers 2.5 miles of clean sand, swimming,
lifeguards, free parking, a bathhouse, scenic views of the Boston
Harbor Islands National Park and a continuous walkway for
biking, walking & jogging. Some of the best fried clams in the
area can be found at a variety of eateries, as well as hot dogs,
hamburgers, ice cream and more. There are also two children’s
playgrounds with picnic areas.
Built in 1881 by noted architect Henry Hobson
Richardson, who also designed Boston’s famed
Trinity Church, the Thomas Crane Public
Library’s original building is a masterpiece of
19th century Romanesque architecture. Its
ornate woodwork and LaFarge stained glass
windows are truly works of art. Since the
library opened in 1882, several additions have
been constructed, including a multimilliondollar addition in 2001 that combines the
architectural spirit of the original Richardson
building with the technological capabilities of
a 21st century library. Through memberships
and sales at their bookstore at the Main Library
(open Thursdays from 6-8 and Saturday from
10-4), the Friends of TCPL are able to fund
the museum pass program and special events
while supporting the library’s vital role in the
educational and cultural life of Quincy.
Quincy Shore Drive | WollastonBeach.org
Moswetusset Hummock, 435 East Squantum Street
Caddy Park, 1244 Quincy Shore Drive
Moswetusset Hummock (1617) was the seat of the Massachusett
Native American sachem, Chickatabot, where he negotiated
with the early English settlers. The William R. Caddy Memorial
Park and Black’s Creek Salt Marsh were used by Native Americans for fishing, shell fishing, and hunting. Colonists harvested
salt hay from the marsh and established several tide grist mills
around the estuary. Significant for its beauty and for rare Native
American artifacts, including 256 stone tools, discovered on
site, the park also has informational signage and children’s
playground equipment.
virtual tours
40 Washington Street | 617-376-1301
ThomasCraneLibrary.org | Hours: M-Th, 9 am-9 pm
Friday & Saturday, 9 am-5 pm. Sunday, 1-5 pm
Available for download at DiscoverQuincy.com
Walking Tour Brochure
Driving Tour Brochure
Adams National Historical
park Visitor Center
1250 Hancock Street, open 9am - 5pm daily.
NEW Park movie! Enduring Legacy:
Four Generations of the Adams Family
Explore the Area Brochure
Find Virtual Tours of the Hancock
Cemetery, Quincy Quarry & Granite
Workers Museum, and Salt Marsh Trail
at DiscoverQuincy.com
Pick up at City Hall, Quincy Chamber of Commerce
and Quincy History Museum.
Saturday, June 13 – Thursday, June 18
Quincy Attractions
Red Star = Free
Saturday, June 13
Quincycles: Ride Through Quincy History
Adams Crypt United First Parish Church
1306 Hancock Street | 617-773-0062 | ufpc.org
Open April 19-Nov. 11. M-F: 11-4, Sat/Sun: 12-4.
Known as the “Church of the Presidents,”
this historic church was built from Quincy
granite in 1828 with funds provided by John
Adams. Tours of the church include a visit
to the Adams Family crypt, the final resting
place of Presidents John Adams and John
Quincy Adams, and First Ladies Abigail and
Louisa Catherine Adams and the Presidential
Pew of John Quincy Adams.
Quincy Historical Society, 8 Adams Street
7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
This guided bike tour begins on Adams Street to see
Peacefield, the Summer White House of both Adams
Presidents, and continues to Furnace Brook Parkway
to visit the Ironworks and Granite Railway. W
John Adams Health Walk
Pageant Field, One Merrymount Parkway
8:00 a.m.
The Squirrell Run XVIII
Registration 8 a.m. Walk 9 a.m. Run 10 a.m.
$25 for race participation.
The USA Track and Field New England Association
officially sanctions this 5-mile run and 2.5-mile
fitness walk. This family fun day is filled with entertainment for children, plenty of refreshments, and
awards for competitive runners in all divisions.
Annual Merrymount Association
Flea Market
Merrymount Beach, 40 Shore Ave and Individual
addresses
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Start your quest for hidden treasures at Merrymount
Beach with twenty five participants and pick up a map for
the other yard sales dispersed throughout the neighborhood. The Merrymount Association canteen will also be
open for refreshments.
St. Chrysostom’s Annual Spring Church
Adams national historical park
Visitor Center | 1250 Hancock Street
617-770-1175 | nps.gov/adam
Historic Houses and Visitor Center open
April 19- Nov. 10, 9am-5pm daily.
Visitor Center stays open Nov. 11 –April 18,
Tuesday through Friday, 10am-4pm.
Begin your Adams experience at the park
Visitor Center and view the new park movie,
Enduring Legacy: Four Generations of the
Adams Family. Access to the three historic
houses and Stone Library is by conducted
tour only and available on a first-come,
first-served basis. A trolley transports you
on your full park tour, and returns you to
the Visitor Center in about 2 ½ hours. Free
validated parking is offered in the adjacent
Presidents Place Parking Garage accessed via
Saville Avenue.
St. Chrysostom’s Church, 1 Linden Street
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
This community event features local vendors, the
Mite Box Thrift Shop, delicious food, and events for
the entire family.
Houghs Neck Community Yard Sale
Most Blessed Sacrament Church Lawn
1015 Sea Street
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
With thirty plus participating vendors, this yard sale
has something for everyone.
Touch a Truck
Atherton Hough School, 1084 Sea Street
$5 per person, $20 per family
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Climb on and interact with construction and service
vehicles. Event includes DJ, face painting, food,
Quincy Police K9 demonstration, and raffles.
F.R.O.G. (Fully Rely on God) Hop Fort Square Presbyterian Church, 16 Pleasant Street
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
This family friendly community event includes
games, crafts, facepainting, storytelling, prizes and
food. Historic Walking Tour of the Quincy
Quincy
Quarries Reservation
Dorothy Quincy Homestead
34 Butler Road | 617-742-3190 | Open limited Sat.
nscda.org/ma/quincy_homestead
The earliest surviving home of the Quincy
family, this house was built in 1686 by
Edmund Quincy and greatly expanded and
remodeled in 1706 displaying the evolution
of colonial architecture. The childhood home
of Dorothy Quincy, who became Mrs. John
Hancock, the house welcomed Benjamin
Franklin as a guest and had frequent visits
from young lawyer John Adams.
Meeting place TBD
$12 donation and advance reservations required.
This guided three-mile tour, recommended for
novice hikers, includes a visit to the first commercial
railway in America, the Granite Railway Incline
(1828) and the Lyons Turning Mill (1893). To register, call 781-326-0079 or email motjuste@earthlink.
net, and provide name, phone number, and number
of participants.
Backyard BBQ Arts and Music Festival
Milton Art Center, 334 Edge Hill Road
12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Art in the Windows ceremony kicks things off at
noon, then spend the afternoon playing games and
doing art projects like t-shirt printing and spin art,
buy a treasure from our local artisans, take in some
of the best of MAC’s Open Mic talent, and then it’s
the Roy Sludge Trio at 4 pm to wake up your rockabilly. Featuring Johnny Sciascia on bass and Guitarist
extraordinaire Duke Levine (J. Geils Band, Peter Wolf
etc). Hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, Abby
Park’s pulled pork sandwiches, and Italian ice for sale
all day! Bring a blanket or chair. Milton Art Walk through June 30 DUNKIN’ DONUTS
THE ORIGINAL LOCATION
543 Southern Artery
In 1950, William Rosenberg changed the
name of his Quincy doughnut shop from
“The Open Kettle” to Dunkin’ Donuts, and
an international franchising giant was born.
The original location recently completed a
retro-renovation and has memorabilia on
display. Dunkin’ Donuts is the world’s leading baked goods and coffee chain, serving
more than 3 million customers per day. This
location offers WiFi and is open 24 hours.
Art in the Windows is a community public art
project that celebrates young artists. We put the art
outdoors at eleven locations along a 3 mile route to
beckon and brighten people’s days. Download the Art
Walk Guide online at miltonartcenter.org.
Androcles and the Lion South Shore School of Theater, Eastern Nazarene
College, Cove Fine Arts Center, 23 East Elm Ave
$5 per person. Tickets available at the door.
2:00 p.m.
Androcles is running from his Roman persecutors
when he discovers a wounded lion in the forest. After
helping the lion he is captured by the Romans and
sent into gladitorial battle. What will be the fate of
Androcles? Find out during the performance by the
Youth Production Class.
White Star = donations accepted
City of Quincy Flag Day Parade
& Celebration
The 1.2 mile parade begins at 7:00 p.m. at the
intersection of Coddington and Hancock Streets
and proceeds north on Hancock Street to
Merrymount Parkway, disbanding at Pageant Field.
Started over 60 years ago by Koch Club founder, the
late Richard J. Koch, the Quincy Flag Day parade is
the longest-running parade of its kind in the nation.
Following the parade, the celebration includes a
flag raising of an impressive 30’ x 60’ version of
Old Glory, a fly-over, a patriotic medley, and
presentation of awards capped off by a dazzling
30 minute fireworks display over Black’s Creek.
The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the
Tree” A Mother/Daughter Show
JM Productions at the Common Market Restaurants
97 Willard Street 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
$20 in advance, $30 at the door.
Ann Ryan, Cheryl Jost, Marybeth Kelly, Maryjo
Welch & Sheila Fahey have graced the JM Productions stages in some of the most beloved and sold
out performances. The next generation is now ready
to take to the stage with their moms to bring you a
sentimental and poignant mother/daughter musical
revue filled with music from stage to screen with a
little pop and country.
River Film Premiere of “Intrigue”
The River South Center, 1150 Hancock St,
Lower Level 7:00 p.m.
First ever public showing of “Intrigue”, a film about a
couple whose attempt at spicing up a date night takes
a funny turn, followed by a Behind the Scenes and
Q&A with the Director/Writer. Sunday, June 14
Open Studios at Quincy Art Association
Quincy Art Association, 26 High School Ave
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
View art, photography, painted porcelain, clay, kids
artwork, watch a painting demonstration, meet local
artists and learn about the classes offered for children
and adults. In its 36th year, Quincy Arts Association is an all-volunteer non-profit organization and
welcomes new members.
Free Admission aboard the USS Salem
USS Salem, U.S. Naval Shipubuilding Museum
739 Washington Street
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
In honor of Flag Day, USS Salem (CA 139) welcomes
you aboard with complimentary admission. Imagine
a small city placed in “mothballs”, stored for 35
years, and then reopened for tours and restored to its
former glory. Having a distinguished 10 year career
as flagship of the US Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean
and the Second Fleet in the Atlantic, the USS Salem
served as a Lady of Diplomacy.
Dogwood Days 2015:
A Week-long Celebration June 14 - 21
Wakefield Estate, 1465 Brush Hill Road, Milton
Open 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$5, free to children under 12
The 22-acre Wakefield Estate is home to some 300
kousa dogwood trees, propagated and planted by
the late Mary “Polly” Wakefield, who developed a
number of kousa cultivars during her lifetime. Take
a self guided tour of the estate grounds and formal
gardens to view the breathtaking kousa dogwoods at
their peak bloom where plants are available for sale.
Plein air artists are invited to capture the blooming
dogwoods on canvas and will have the opportunity to
sell their work at a later event or enter a competition
for the image to be used on the 2016 Dogwood Days
poster.
Sunday, June 14: Guided tour at 1:00 pm
Thursday, June 18: Wine, Cheese and Trees Tour
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy light refreshments while strolling the formal
gardens and learn about the history of the estate’s
signature trees. Donation suggested; RSVP at 617333-0924.
Saturday, June 20: Bonsai Workshop at 11:00 a.m.
Learn how to create your own bonsai using local
trees. All materials provided; participants will create
the own bonsai. $25/members; $35/non-members.
Registration required; call 617-333-0924 x22.
Sunday, June 21: 5th Annual Dogs & Dogwood
Days
$10 per family
Join us for this special day of fun for families and
four-legged friends. Activities will feature “dog”
related activities including a light-hearted dog
show for kids and adults, at 1pm, local craft beer
sampling at 2pm, a Hot Dog stand, plant sale, or
just enjoy a stroll in the garden or a “roll” in the
grass at the Rolling Lawn.
Tours of the Suffolk Resolves House
Suffolk Resolves House, 1370 Canton Ave, Milton
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tours of the Abigail Adams Birthplace
Abigail Adams Birthplace, 180 Norton St, Weymouth
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$5 per adult, $1 each for children under 12
Blue Star = admission
Monday, June 15
Voices of Spring, Chinese Brush Painting
On Exhibit through June 30
Thomas Crane Public Library, 40 Washington St
9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. and anytime the library is open.
Showcasing the work of nine students in a Chinese
painting class, the artists range in age from eight to
eighty. This exhibition is sponsored by South Shore
Elder Services and Quincy Asian Resources Inc.
Art On Exhibit through June 30 Sheryl Gunapti Photography at Coffee Break Cafe,
77 Parkingway
Monday - Friday: 5:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sat: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. & Sun: 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
J Marshall Dyke at Quincy Chamber of Commerce,
180 Old Colony Ave, 2nd Floor
Meet the Artist, Monday, June 22, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Tours of the Weymouth
Historical Museum
Tufts Library, Weymouth Historical Society Room,
46 Broad Street, Weymouth
Open every Monday 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 16
Taste of Quincy
Outdoor Tent & Gazebo at Best Western Adams Inn,
29 Hancock Street
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (rain date June 17)
$20 per person, free for children under 12
Kick-off the summer with an amazing food tasting!
From Asian to Indian to Mediterranean and clam
shacks to fine dining, Quincy is the dining capital of
the South Shore. At the 4th Annual Taste of Quincy,
you will enjoy samplings from over 25 of the city’s best
restaurants. Tickets available from the Quincy Chamber
of Commerce, 180 Old Colony Ave, Suite 300 or online
at TasteQuincy.com
Civil War Circle Discussion
Forbes House Museum, 215 Adams Street, Milton
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
$5, free to members
Intensive round table discussions held on the third
Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. unless otherwise
noted.
Yoga at Milton Art Center
7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
$15
Where the Visual Arts and Healing arts meet!
Instructor Mary Keohane combines her knowledge
as a physical therapist and yoga teacher to provide a
safe, effective class for those of all levels.
Environmental Treasures:
Busy as a Bee
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Noah Wilson-Rich, author of The Bee: A Natural
History and owner of Best Bees, will discuss the role
urban beekeeping might play in revitalizing both a
city and a species.
Wednesday, June 17
Anniversary of the Abigail Adams Cairn and Battle of Bunker Hill
Abigail Adams Cairn, 340 Franklin Street
Open daily dawn to dusk. Please respect that the
cairn is situated in a residential neighborhood.
On this day in 1775, Abigail Adams and her seven
year old son John Quincy walked the short distance
from their farm to the top of Penn’s Hill, where they
observed the smoke and fire of the Battle of Bunker
Hill. The cairn, an ancient form of commemoration,
was erected by the Daughters of the Revolution on
this day in 1896. The cairn’s stones came from private
properties and historic sites. During historic preservation work in 2008, a time capsule was discovered.
Tours of the Jason Holbrook Homestead
Weymouth Historical Society
238 Parke Ave, Weymouth
Open Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Guided tour of the Hancock Cemetery
by John Quincy Adams sponsored by the
Adams National Historical Park Hancock Cemetery, 1307 Hancock Street
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 18
Quincy Peek-a-Blue Hike sponsored by
the Friends of the Blue Hills St. Moritz Trailhead, Shea Rink Parking Lot,
651 Willard Street
11:00 a.m.
This one-hour guided hike, sponsored by the Friends
of the Blue Hills, is for parents and tots. Free drinks
and healthy snacks will be provided. For more information, please email [email protected].
Thursday, June 18 – Saturday, June 28
Red Star = Free
Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center
1250 Hancock Street
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Free for fathers, husbands, brothers and sons
DADS(!), Dogs and Dogwoods Day
Open Studios at Zamforia Zamforia, 188 Sea Street
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Most known for his popular t-shirt line that says love
in different languages, Quincy artist Jonathan Mendez
business Zamforia is a positive lifestyle company
with a worldly vibe and adventurous outlook on life.
Stop by his Open Studio and view his art collection;
board art, canvases, posters, and watch him in action
doing portraiture. Get a free portrait taken for his
upcoming art project.
Friday, June 19
Wakefield Estate, 1465 Brush Hill Road, Milton
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$10 per family
Join us for this special day of fun for families and
four-legged friends. Activities will feature “dog”
related activities including a light-hearted dog show
for kids and adults, at 1pm, craft beer sampling at
2pm, a Hot Dog stand, plant sale, or just enjoy a
stroll in the garden or a “roll” in the grass at the Rolling Lawn.
The Art Spot, 111 Franklin Street
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Come discover a community art studio that encourages families to get more involved in the arts. Here
you will find a place where basic art skills and a
variety of media are used and taught in an openended session that allows for individuals to explore
their own creativity in a safe, healthy and encouraging environment. Owner Sharon Pierce is an artist, a
resident of Quincy, a busy mother of beautiful twins,
a certified K-12 art teacher with both a BFA and a
Master in Art Education and a member of the
Kingston Gallery in Boston, Massachusetts.
Friday, June 26
Quincy Farmers Market
Hancock Parking Lot, 43 Dennis Ryan Parkway
11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Father of West Point Tribute
Relay for Life
Sylvanus Thayer Birthplace,
17 Washington Street, Braintree 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Celebrate Braintree’s own General Sylvanus Thayer
(1795-1872), known as “The Father of West Point”,
with tours of his birthplace, a military salute and
dedication of the newly refurbished Braintree Cannon together with West Point Alumni attendants.
4:00 p.m. through 8:00 a.m. Saturday, June 27th
The signature fundraiser for the American Cancer
Society, Relay for Life is an overnight relay-style
event with teams of people camping out and taking
turns walking around the track. This family-friendly
environment features food, games, entertainment
and activities. Visit RelayForLife.org/QuincyMA for
more details. We’ve all been touched by cancer...now
let’s fight for a cure!
John Adams health walk
Meets at 8:00 a.m. on Saturdays from May
through October
President John Adams lived to be 90, and
it is thought that his penchant for exercise
was a contributing factor. Adams said, “I
walk every fair day, sometimes 3 or 4 miles.”
Join a group of Quincy residents dedicated
to health and wellness for a free 3-4 mile
walking tour and retrace the footsteps of
John Adams.
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THE Gallery, Summer Fridays Art Pop Up
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Opening Night! Discover Quincy has transformed
a vacant retail space in Quincy Center into an art
gallery featuring the work of 40 local artists.
Entertainment and cash bar.
A Distant Love: Songs of John and Abigail Adams
Adams National Historical Park Carriage House
135 Adams Street
2:00 p.m.
Featuring Robert Aaron Taylor as John Adams and
Victoria Tralongo as Abigail Adams accompanied by the
Chelsea Opera String Quarter, this performance features
music by Gary Fagin, libretto by Terry Quinn under the
direction of Samuel McCoy and Lynne Hayden-Findlay.
Light refreshments will be served after the performance.
Coffee Break Cafe, 12 Old Colony Ave
6:15 p.m.
Hailed as “one of the best in the business” by the
Boston Globe, Big Joe has been delighting families
for many years with his exciting storytelling show.
With a huge collection of original and classic tales
as well as a box filled with puppets, props, and
surprises, Big Joe is a regular at CBC and is popular
at all kinds of events across New England.
Monday, June 22
This monthly event held on the third Friday is
geared towards exploring the meaning of life
through the shared experience of cinema. Participants are welcome to bring their own dinner. After
each movie, a 5-minute intermission is followed by a
group discussion. Saturday, June 20
8:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 27
Historical Museum
Josiah Quincy House, 20 Muirhead Street
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
$5 adults, $4 seniors, $2.50 students. Free to Historic
New England members and Quincy residents.
Wednesday, June 24
Adams National Historical Park
Hancock Cemetery, 1307 Hancock Street
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Open Studios at EKS Music School
EKS Music School, 121B Standish Ave
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Come tour Quincy’s newest music school featuring guitar,
piano, string and voice lessons. Live guitar and piano
music throughout the event. Complimentary trial piano
lessons available, sign up in advance online at music.
eks-arts.com or call 617-770-7677.
Broad Meadows Marsh/Passanegeset
Veterans Memorial Stadium, 850 Hancock Street
Kick-off at 7:00 p.m. Gates open at 6:00 p.m.
$5 special preseason admission price. Free for
children under 6 years old and all Veterans.
ALBA Restaurant, 1486 Hancock Street
7:00 p.m.
$75.00 purchase online at tswgo.org
Esther Earl was a vibrant 16 year old girl from
Quincy who became the inspiration behind the
bestselling novel and this past summer’s blockbuster
movie “The Fault in Our Stars.” But Esther’s real
story is the one that will remind you to live in the
moment, love with ferocity, and celebrate each day.
Come dine, drink, dance and do things that make
you happy. Hosted by Fox 25 news anchor Sorboni
Banerjee, fundraiser proceeds will benefit This Star
Won’t Go Out; providing funds for families with a
child battling cancer.
Broad Meadows Middle School, 50 Calvin Road
6:00 p.m. Join Mayor Koch, the Quincy Parks Department and
the Broad Meadows “History Girls” as they welcome
visitors to walk along the trails and learn about the
area’s Native American history at this restored salt
marsh.
Thursday, June 25
Lunch and Learn
Hutchinson’s Field, 184-224 Adams Street, Milton
3:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Sit and enjoy the splendid view of Boston as our
top-notch line up of musicians fill the airwaves with
some of your favorite tunes. Performers include
Jenna Lotti, John Lucas, Kids Karaoke, Milton Art
Center Open Mic, NYPD Emerald Society Pipes
and Drums, The Eight Tracks, The FMs - with Will
Macmillan, The Joel Hiller Band, The Neville Sisters,
and The Ward Eights. Explore the art work of some
of the finest Artists and Artisans in the Boston area.
Give your children the chance to sit in the driver’s
seat of the big rigs and industrial equipment that will
be in the Touch a Truck section of our festival. When
the sky darkens and the lights twinkle in the distance, the fireworks will light up the night with the
Boston skyline as your backdrop. This will truly be a
night to remember. Don’t forget to bring your lawn
chairs, blankets and bug spray!
Quincy Art
Association
Park Grand Opening
Quincy Miltia vs. North Shore Natives
Most Blessed Sacrament Church Lawn 1015 Sea Street
Registration 7:00 a.m. Start 9:00 a.m.
$30 for runners, $20 for walkers
A challenging, picturesque 5 mile race and 2 mile
walk held every June in memory of Bill Dunn Jr. of
Houghs Neck.
Fireworks sponsored by We are Milton
7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
$15
Tours of the Josiah Quincy House
Bill Dunn Memorial Road Race, 5 Miles
3rd Annual Milton Music Fest and
Yoga at Milton Art Center
Josiah Quincy House, 20 Muirhead Street 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Registration is required. Please call 617-994-5930 or
register online at HistoricNewEngland.org.
Sally Owen, coordinator of the Quincy Park Department’s Environmental Treasures Program, leads a
walking tour of the Wollaston neighborhood surrounding Quincy House. Using historic documents,
maps, illustrations, and photographs, the walk reconstructs the historic landscape to the period when
four generations of Quincys occupied hundreds
of acres. Tour Quincy House (1770) following the
walking tour.
Squantum Community Center, 50 Huckins Avenue
Registration 7:00 a.m. Start 9:00 a.m.
Registration fee for participants.
Held as a fundraiser to support the 4th of July
Parade, trophies and t-shirts will be provided.
This country estate overlooking Quincy Bay
transports visitors to the Revolutionary War
era and tells the story of a woman’s work to
preserve her family’s history more than a hundred years later. Revolutionary leader Josiah
Quincy built the house in 1770. Quincy and
his family played key roles in the social and
political life of Massachusetts for generations,
producing three mayors of Boston and a
president of Harvard.
Take a portrai
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Peek a Blue Hikes for you and your tots
Summer with the Quincy’s
8:00 a.m.
Parade begins at the Hollis School, 482 Washington
Street. Fair and Fireworks at Braintree High School,
128 Town Street. Parade starts at 11:45 a.m. Games
and rides begin at 2:00 p.m. Live entertainment all
day. Fireworks at 10:00 p.m.
Blue Hills Reservation, Houghton’s Pond main
parking lot, 840 Hillside St, Milton
11:00 a.m.
Montclair School, on Holbrook Road side
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
This guided bike tour will meander through the
neighborhood of Monclair and Presidents Golf
Course.
20 Muirhead Street | 617-227-3957
HistoricNewEngland.org
Open 1st & 3rd Sat., Jun-Oct
Braintree’s July 4th Celebration:
Stars and Stripes Parade,
Fair and Fireworks
Tuesday, June 23
Quincycyles Easy Rider Ride:
Montclair Neighborhood
Josiah Quincy House
Bring a lit
to your c
Thomas Crane Public Library, 40 Washington Street
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Last chance to learn about this City-sponsored
program that enables Quincy residents to install
solar electricity systems at discounted prices. Learn
about solar electricity, whether your house might
be a good location, and how to sign up for a free
assessment. Meet the selected installer, and have
your questions answered.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Squantum Road Race, 2.5 miles
Solarize Quincy
River Film Forum presents Pan’s
Labryrinth
A Night Under The Stars
Open Studios at The Art Spot
Free Admission to the Adams National
Historical Park in honor of Father’s Day
Thursday, 5:00 p.m. at Wollaston Congregational
Church, 48 Winthrop Ave
Friday and Saturday, 5:00 p.m., Sunday, 2:00 p.m.
at Ruth Gordon Ampitheater, One Merrymount
Parkway (rain location Wollaston Congregational
Church)
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a comedy play by
William Shakespeare, believed to have been written between 1590 and 1596. It portrays the events
surrounding the marriage of the Duke of Athens,
Theseus, and Hippolyta.
Storytime with Big Joe
Sunday, June 21
Midsummers Night Dream presented
by Dragonfly Theater June 18-21
Quincy Attractions
Sunday, June 28
Old Fashioned Baseball Game sponsored
by Braintree Historical Society
French’s Common
1 John F Kennedy Memorial Dr,Braintree
1:00 p.m.
Enjoy this exhibition game featuring historic
uniforms, period game rules, food vendors and local
professional sports figures as well as a tribute exhibit
to the former Braintree White Sox.
marina bay
333 Victory Road | MarinaBayBoston.com
With its Nantucket style boardwalk, trendy
restaurants, traditional New England style
outdoor dining, breathtaking views of the
Boston skyline, and the largest marina on
the east coast, Marina Bay has become the
Boston area’s premier world class waterfront
dining and entertainment destination all
year round.
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Quincy Art Association
26 High School Avenue | 617-770-2482
QuincyArtMa.org
26 High School Avenue
Quincy, MA 02169
Quincy Chamber of Commerce
180 Old Colony Ave, 3rd Floor
12:00 p.m.
Free to Chamber members, $10 non-members.
Registration is required as lunch will be served.
Join Evan R. Bittel, Financial Advisor with Ameriprise
Financial for a retirement planning Lunch and Learn
geared toward professionals of the Generation X/Y.
2nd Annual Celtic Sunday
sponsored by We are Milton
Hutchinson’s Field, 184-224 Adams Street, Milton
1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Irish music, food and fun all day! Music performances include Erin’s Melody, Patsy Whalen and
Paul Kenny, Pauline Wells and Devri, and The Fenian Sons with headliner band Gaelic Storm.
A creative community diverse in its
membership and visual arts programs,
the association’s signature event Quincy
Arts Fest is held each September featuring
local artists and entertainment. Classes,
workshops and demonstrations from
traditional oil painting to ancient Chinese
brush painting are held throughout the year.
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Monday, June 29 – Saturday, July 11
Quincy Attractions
Red Star = Free
Monday, June 29
Quincy Unplugged
Quincycles
Quincycles.org
A group of Quincy residents and friends
dedicated to improving the conditions for
bicyclists in Quincy, Massachusetts and
promoting bicycling as a means of transportation, recreation, and exercise. The group
meets monthly and hosts free guided bike
tours.
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Sign up at 6:15
Share your talent with a friendly audience at Thomas
Crane Public Library’s acoustic open mic night. Play
an original or a cover song, read an excerpt or a
poem, perform a dramatic monologue, debut your
stand-up comedy skit or engage in any amateur style
performance. All musicians, poets and performers
are encouraged to participate and all ages are
welcome.
Historical Museum
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 30
Quincy Chamber Millennials Host After
Hours Networking Event
The Townshend, 1250 Hancock Street
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
$15 Quincy Chamber members, $20 nonmembers
Appetizers included. Cash bar.
Sample creative bites from Quincy’s just-opened
modern pub and choose from an array of local craft
brews and delightful handcrafted cocktails as you
mingle with local young professionals. Space is limited. Register online at TheQuincyChamber.com
QuiNCY FARMERS MARKET
43 Dennis Ryan Parkway
QuincyFarmersMarket.com
One of the oldest farmers markets in Massachusetts, vendors work family farms, some
over 100 years old. All produce is picked
within 24 hours of sale. More than a market,
it’s a true piece of Americana featuring local
small businesses, family activities, and live
music. Open Fridays, June 26 - November20,
11:30am – 5:30 pm. SNAP, WIC, SFNMP, &
Credit Cards accepted.
Quincy Rocks Concert Series
Ruth Gordon Amphitheater, 1 Merrymount
Parkway(rain location Central Middle School,
875 Hancock Street)
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Jakub Trasak, a world class violinist takes you on
a journey of music styles from AFC to Classical to
Pop and Up the Downs, a local Blues/Rock band
headlines.
Celebrating Scenic Spaces, Braintree
Sunset Lake, Franklin Street, Braintree
5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Vintage photo exhibit celebrating the beauty and
history of Braintree’s scenic outdoor spaces.
Wednesday, July 1
Eli Portman On Exhibit through July 31
Coffee Break Cafe, 77 Parkingway
Sat: 6:00 am - 8:00 pm Sun: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm
Quincy Militia Football
QuincyMilitiaFootball.com
Our hometown team, Quincy Militia is part
of the Eastern Football League (EFL), the
oldest semi-pro football league in the United
States. Home games are held Saturday
nights in the summer at Veterans Memorial
Stadium, 850 Hancock Street. Quincy Militia
Football Merchandise and the Q-Zone Food
Concession Stands are open at all home
games. Schedule is posted online.
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Open Studios at Ginger Betty’s Bakery
Ginger Betty’s Bakery, 215 Samoset Ave
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
A visit to this unique shop is a “Candyland Experience”.
Come celebrate National Gingersnap Day and get a
free Baby Betty gingersnap, view the cake creation
based on Disney’s Frozen, and enjoy storytime as
Elsa reads from the Ginger Betty Book Series. Decorate your own Gingerbread cookie $3.
Thursday, July 2
Open Studio and Open Mic Night at
Milton Art Center
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
View the Celebrate Summer! exhibition curated by
the GALLERY 334 Committee featuring artwork
with a return to green, play, colorful gardens, beautiful vistas, water and waves from 6-7pm. Come on by
this family friendly event to sing, play or just hear
some great music with your friends and neighbors
from Milton and beyond. Hosted and feature set by
Franc Graham on the first Thursday of every month
from 7-9pm.
U.S.S. Salem
739 Washington Street | 617-479-7900
uss-salem.org | Open daily 10am - 4pm.
Quincy’s proud shipbuilding history comes
to life aboard this Cold War-era heavy cruiser. Imagine a small city placed in “mothballs”, stored for 35 yeas and then reopened
for tours and restored to its former glory.
Berthed at her home port, the former Fore
River Shipyard, the USS Salem also serves as
home to the “Kilroy Was Here” catchphrase
and the United States Naval Shipbuilding
Museum.
Friday, July 3
Canoe Tour of the Lower Neponset River
Contact for launch location
Departs at 10am and expected to return at 3pm.
This guided tour by the Blue Hill Adventure &
Quarry Museum showcases the flora, fauna and
environmental issues of the Neponset River waters
of Milton, Dorchester and Quincy. This six mile
tour is recommended for intermediate paddlers.
Participants must know how to swim. Canoes are
available for use or participants can bring their own
canoe/kayak. To register, call 781-326-0079 or email
[email protected], and provide name, phone
number, and number of participants.
11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Freedom Run, 2.5 Miles
Jedi Training with Jungle Jim
Merrymount Beach, 40 Shore Ave
5:00 p.m.
Registration fee for participants.
The Annual Seamans-Hussey Road Race is a 2.5
mile run/walk with nine divisions from under 8 to
over 40. You must be an Association Member to be
eligible for awards.
North Quincy Branch of the Thomas Crane Public
Library, 381 Hancock Street
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Featured on MSNBC, The Today Show and the cover
of the Boston Herald, Jungle Jim leads kids through
Jedi Knight Training Camp. You will face challenges
including Jedi Force Magic, the Laser Balloon
Barrage and Jedi Teamwork culminating in an epic
lightsaber duel with the Jedi Master himself. This
program is intended for children ages 4-9 accompanied by an adult.
Saturday, July 4
8:00 a.m.
Adams National Historical Park, Happy
Birthday America Celebration!
Peacefield, 135 Adams Street
Reenactment of the Continental Congress
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Pledge your life, fortune and sacred honor! Become
a delegate to the Second Continental Congress and
reenact the passage of the Declaration of Independence
at the Carriage House. Join the “band of brothers”
who changed the course of history in 1776 and sign
the historic document.
Wednesday, July 8
Adams National Historical Park Hancock Cemetery, 1307 Hancock Street
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 9
Paint Night at Milton Art Center
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Join the delegates of the Continental Congress,
celebrate liberty, and lend your voice to the ceremonial reading of the Declaration of Independence!
Meet right outside the window of John Adams
Study at the Old House.
7:00 p.m.
$35.00, advance registration required.
Unleash your creative side! You and your friends can
gather in the beautiful gallery space to paint, sip, socialize and be inspired under the direction of one of
our local artists! Held the second Thursday of each
month, no painting experience is necessary. Online
registration only, no tickets will be sold at the door. Concerts @ the Crane
Concerts @ The Crane, Lenny Solomon Band
Jefferson & Adams: A Stage Play
Thomas Crane Public Library Lawn, 40 Washington St
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Witness a compelling dramatization of the extraordinary friendship between two American Presidents,
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams and Adams’
“dearest friend” Abigail. The performance is held under the tent at the adjacent Beale Estate, 181 Adams
Street.
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
A seasoned singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Lenny
Solomon’s performs with his folk/country band.
solomonband.com. Sponsored by the Friends of the
Thomas Crane Public Library.
106th Annual Squantum 4th of July Parade
Parade starts at the First Church of Squantum and
ends at the Squantum School.
10:00 a.m.
The Squantum Parade Committee runs Squantum’s
longest tradition and one that attracts generations of
Quincy families.
Presidential Wreath Laying in honor
of John Quincy Adams, 6th President
of the United States of America
Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Merrymount 4th of July Parade
Parade starts at Merrymount School and ends at
Merrymount Beach.
1:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Merrymount Association, this
parade engages the whole neighborhood with many
streets making their own floats.
Sunday, July 5
Virtual Access to the Thomas Crane
Public Library
ThomasCraneLibrary.org
All day, every day
While the Library’s main branch is closed for the
holiday weekend, it typically has Sunday hours
from 1-5pm. The library has much to offer through
its website. Stream music, download an ebook or
magazine or tour the virtual museum collections;
the Quincy Collection, Warren Parker Photography yearbooks from Quincy (1891-2008) or North
Quincy (1932-2008 High School and more.
Friday, July 10
11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Adams Crypt at United First Parish Church
1306 Hancock Street
12:00 p.m.
Each year on their birthday anniversaries, the
President of the United States sends a wreath to the
church to be placed on the tombs of the Presidents.
The ceremonies are open to the public and attended
by local, state and government officials.
John Quincy Adams Birthday
Anniversary Celebration
Adams National Historical Park Carriage House
135 Adams Street
6:00 - 9:00pm
Meet John Quincy Adams. Talk & book signing by
Charles Edel, Nation Builder: John Quincy Adams
and the Grand Strategy of the Republic. Musical
performance by the Rosewood Ensemble.
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 11
Tours of Boston Lighthouse
Quincycyles: The Beaches of Quincy Ride
Meet at Boston Harbor Island Welcome Center, Rose
Kennedy Greenway at 191w Atlantic Avenue, Boston
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Advance reservations required. Purchase online at
bostonharborislands.org
Join a National Park Service Ranger and the United
States Coast Guard, for one of the most enjoyable
tours that the Boston Harbor Islands National and
State Park has to offer! Established in 1716, the
Boston Light is the first and oldest lighthouse station
in the country. During the American Revolution, it
was damaged by patriot militia, and later destroyed
by British troops as they left Boston Harbor.
Anderson Bicycle, 380 Washington Street
7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
This guided bike tour will visit all 13 beaches along
the Quincy coastline: Avalon Beach, Mound St.
Beach, Back Beach, Baker (Broady) Beach, Sailors
Snug Harbor Beach, Fire Station Beach (Doane),
Rhoda Beach, Edgewater Drive Beach, Perry Beach
(Parkhurst), Front (Heron) Beach, Wollaston Beach,
Orchard Beach, and Nickerson Beach. Feel free to
finish the ride in Squantum or ride more direct route
back to Anderson Bicycle. The ride should last 2- 2.5
hours.
Monday, July 6
8:00 a.m.
Historical Museum
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 7
the Friends of the Blue Hills Blue Hills Reservation, Houghton’s Pond main
11:00 a.m.
Blue Hills Reservation Trail Maintenance
Houghton’s Pond main parking lot
840 Hillside St, Milton
9:00 a.m.
Join the Friends of the Blue Hills to help clear the
trails! We will show you how to dig the dirt and
move rocks to keep the water off the trails. You
could also cut branches that block the paths. No
experience necessary. Events run about four hours,
followed by a hearty lunch. Wear sturdy boots, long
pants and work gloves. We suggest you bring at
least one quart of water. You may also want to bring
sunscreen and bug spray.
Saturday, July 11 – Saturday, August 1
Red Star = Free
Tuesday, July 21
Historic Curb Appeal in Quincy
Walking Tour
Friday, July 17
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
$5 Historic New England members and Quincy
residents, $10 nonmembers. Registration is required.
Please call 617-994-5930 or purchase tickets online at
HistoricNewEngland.org
On this walking tour, learn about the history and
architecture of Quincy’s Wollaston neighborhood
and get tips on adding curb appeal to your old
house through historic paint color combinations
and enhanced architectural features. The Wollaston
neighborhood surrounding Historic New England’s
Quincy House was developed between 1895 and 1930
and includes many examples of Victorian and Colonial
Revival-style homes. Historic preservation expert Sally
Zimmerman shares information on how to help an
old home look its very best by recapturing its historic
character.
the Friends of the Blue Hills Quincy Farmers Market
11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Quincy Recreation Musical Theater Camp
Performance of Charlie Brown
Ruth Gordon Amphitheater, 1 Merrymount Parkway
(rain location Parks Department Community Room)
3:00 p.m.
One of the City’s most popular summer camps, the
musical theater performance involves students in
grades three through nine. You’re a Good Man, Charlie
Brown is a 1967 musical comedy with music and lyrics
by Clark Gesner, based on the characters created by
cartoonist Charles M. Schulz in his comic strip Peanuts.
Boating and Sailing Facility
William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Facility
One Merrymount Parkway (beyond Pageant Field)
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Come to Black’s Creek to canoe, row, kayak or use the
stand up paddleboard in a pristine saltwater lagoon.
This equipment is available for use throughout the summer.
Seasonal memberships are available. Adult membership
$35. Adult introductory kayak and canoe $15. Youth
membership including lessons 1st child- $60, 2nd
and 3rd child $25. Family membership $110 includes
any youth lessons, adult lessons, and usage during
designated times. On Fridays from 4:00pm-7:30pm and
Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00pm-6:00pm we offer
family boating when experienced participants may use
the rowboats, canoes, kayaks, and sailboats.
Quincy Miltia vs. Middleboro Cobras
$10 for adults and teens. $5 for children ages 6-12.
Free for children under 6 years old and all Veterans.
Tours of the Abigail Adams Birthplace
Abigail Adams Birthplace, 180 Norton St, Weymouth
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$5 per adult, $1 each for children under 12
Suffolk Resolves House, 1370 Canton Ave, Milton
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Monday, July 13
Tours of the Lyons Turning Mill
Lyons Turning Mill, Quincy Quarries Reservation,
Ricciuti Drive
3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Join Al Bina of the Quincy Quarry & Granite Workers
Museum to learn about the efforts underway to restore
the mill and to establish a museum to show the history
of quarrying and stonecutting and show its relationship to the industrilization as it relates to Quincy. Built
in 1894, the mill used giant lathes to turn granite into
columns, spheres & works of art. Tours of the Weymouth
Historical Museum
Tufts Library, Weymouth Historical Society Room
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 14
(rain location Central Middle School, 875 Hancock St.)
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Evan Miller is a rising star of the Boston music scene
and opens for Los Goutos whose musical concoction
ranges from folk, rock, country, jazz, Cajun and Latin.
Wednesday, July 15
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Yappy Hour at the Best Western
Adams Inn
Outdoor Tent & Gazebo at Best Western Adams Inn
29 Hancock Street
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Come socialize with your furry friends and the Quincy Animal Shelter volunteers to learn more about this organization
and how together we can make Quincy a more pet friendly
community. Thursday, July 16
Concerts @ the Crane, 4EverFab
Thomas Crane Public Library Lawn
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
New England’s premier Beatles tribute band from The
Cavern Club to Abbey Road. 4everfab.net Sponsored by
the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.
Wednesday, July 22
Quincycyles, Easy Rider Ride: Squantum
Meet at Squantum Point Park
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
This guided bike tour explores the area around the Best
Western Adams Inn, Marina Bay and Squantum. After
the ride, join the group for coffee at Cream and Sugar
in Marina Bay.
Squantum Yacht Club, 646 Quincy Shore Dr
Race registration 8:00 a.m. Races held throughout the day.
The Twenty Ninth Annual Lipton Cup Regatta is held
in accordance with the Massachusetts Boating and
Yacht Clubs Association. Featuring junior sailing in the
N-10/Turnaboat, Optimist and Laser fleets and adult
racing in the 210, Club 420, Hustler, Laser, Multihulls,
Rhodes 19 and Thunderbird Classes. Regatta is a Mass
Bay Sailing Association qualifier and the District 7
women’s Laser Radial Championship. Spectators can
view races anywhere along Quincy Shore Drive.
Wollaston Walking Tour
Concerts @ the Crane, Sweet Wednesday
Adams National Historical Park Friday, July 24
11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
THE Gallery, Summer Fridays Art Pop
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
101 Dalmations Kids, July 24-25
South Shore School of Theatre, Eastern Nazarene
Friday at 7:00 p.m. Saturday at 2:00 p.m.
$10 per adult, $5 per child 12 and under.
Tickets are available for purchase at the door.
Dog owners Anita and Robert live in a quaint home
with their dalmatians until one day Anita’s classmate,
the evil Cruella De Vil, makes plans to steal the puppies and make a new fur coat! Join the Junior Musical
Theater group as the dogs of London set out to rescue
the puppies from Cruella and her henchmen.
Saturday, July 25
Quincy Militia @ Bay State Bucs
Away Game
Quincy Militia vs. Plymouth Rocks
$10 for adults and teens. $5 for children ages 6-12.
Free for children under 6 years old and all Veterans.
Sunday, July 19
Historic Hiking Tour & Trail
Maintenance
Meeting location to be determined.
Departs at 10am, expected to return at 2pm. $12 donation and advance reservations required.
This guided hike of the Quincy Quarries Reservation
is led by the Blue Hills Adventure & Quarry Museum.
It will include visits to the first commercial railway in
America, the Granite Railway Incline (1828) and the
Lyons Turning Mill (1893). This six mile tour is recommended for intermediate to advanced hikers. To register, call 781-326-0079 or email motjuste@earthlink.
net, and provide name, phone number, and number of
participants.
Monday, July 20
Historical Museum
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 29
Departs from Moswetuset Hummock parking area
E. Squantum Street, near Quincy Shore Drive.
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
$5 Historic New England members and Quincy residents, $10 nonmembers. Registration is recommended.
Quincy residents should call to register. Please call
617-994-5930 for more information. Purchase tickets
online; During this special walking tour, learn how
the Wollaston section of Quincy evolved over three
centuries from rural pastures to a densely populated
neighborhood. In 1770, Edward Pierce, a Dorchester
carpenter, built a mansion for Colonel Josiah Quincy.
Originally surrounded by fields and pasture, the estate’s
boundaries once encompassed several hundred acres
and reached from what is now Hancock Street to
Quincy Bay. Explore Moswetuset Hummock, the seat
of the ruling chief Chickatawbut; see Quincy Bay and
Boston Harbor through the eyes of Col. Quincy and
George Washington; and witness the development of
an early twentieth-century middle-class neighborhood
that reflects a range of architectural styles. Tour Josiah
Quincy House (1770) after the walking tour.
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
$5 adults, $4 seniors, $2.50 students. Free to Historic
New England members and Quincy residents.
Tuesday, July 28
Thursday, July 23
Saturday, July 18
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.
Historical Museum
Rain location Central Middle School, 875 Hancock St
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Caroline Brennan’s folksy upbeat music with rhythm
will have your foot tapping. The Loomers transcend
generations with their high voltage performance.
Adams National Historical Park John Adams Health Walk
River Film Forum presents The Way
Lipton Cup Regatta, July 18 - 19
Sunday, July 12
Blue Hills Reservation, Houghton’s Pond main
11:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Singer/songwriters Dave Falk and Lisa Housman
have released three albums to critical acclaim, toured
extensively, and been featured on radio and television
programs.The pair alternate lead vocal duties, with
sweet harmonies reminiscent of Gram Parsons and
Emmy Lou Harris. sweetwednesday.com Sponsored by
the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public Library.
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Open House at the William F. Ryan
Tours
of the Suffolk Resolves House
8:00 a.m.
Guided Hike and Fire Re-Growth Survey
Meeting location to be determined
This guided hike organized by the Blue Hill Adventure
& Quarry Museum explores the Quincy and Milton
areas of the Blue Hills Reservation. This three mile tour
is recommended for intermediate hikers. To register,
call 781-326-0079 or email [email protected], and
provide name, phone number, and # of participants.
Art Demonstration
Quincy Art Association, 26 High School Ave
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Born in Ukraine, Tatiana Yanovskaya-Sink was exposed
to the paintings of the greatest Russian & Ukrainian
traditional artists. Her favorite subject is paint portraiture with subtle revelation of the person’s mood and
personality.
Brockton High School, 50 Concord Ave, Brockton
Admission Fee
Sunday, July 26
Lincoln Hancock Pool Open House
Lincoln-Hancock Community Pool
300 Granite Street
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Free recreational swimming at Quincy’s indoor community pool. The pool is open daily and schedule
includes times specific for adult, family, and senior
swims. Annual memberships are available. Family
$135.00: Two adults and all family members age 6-18.
Adult $100, Senior or Youth $70.
Monday, July 27
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 30
Quincy Bay Race Week, July 30 - Agust 2
Thursday and Friday at Wessagussett Yacht Club, 212 Wessagusett Road, Weymouth
Saturday and Sunday at Squantum Yacht Club
646 Quincy Shore Dr
Eight South Shore Yacht Clubs make up the Quincy
Bay Race Week Association and the 78th Annual
regatta starts with the Inside Line Racing for junior
sailors in the N-10, Optimist and Laser fleets on July
30 and 31. Adult racing on the Outside Line features
210, Club 420, Hustler, Laser, Multihulls, Rhodes 19
and Thunderbird Classes on August 1 and 2. Spectators
can view races from various locations along the Quincy
shoreline.
CYO Nationals Tribute
Gates open at 6:00 p.m. Performance 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from $20 - $35. Tickets increase $5
in all sections the day of the show. Purchase in advance
at dci.org/tickets. Day of show Stadium Box Office
opens at 5:00 p.m.
Join your local Boston Crusaders Drum & Bugle Corps
for a family-friendly night of amazing performances
from corps across the country! C
Concerts @ the Crane
Howie Newman and Jackie Damsky
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Howie and Jackie play funny original songs (suitable for
all ages) as well as well-known covers. They combine
music, comedy and audience participation to provide a
truly unique entertainment experience. howienewman.com
Sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas Crane Public
Library.
Chocolate, Cupcakes & Dresses!
Boutique on Billings, 363 Billings Road
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Open Studio night at Billings Corner features the
couture of Boutique on Billings, cupcakes from
Wollaston’s Baby Cakes and decadent chocolate
from West Quincy chocolatier Purefections.
Friday, July 31
11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
THE Gallery, Summer Fridays Art Pop
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Hairspray, The Broadway Musical,
July 31 - Aug. 1
South Shore School of Theatre, Eastern Nazarene
Friday at 7:00 p.m. Saturday at 2:00 p.m.
$10 per adult, $5 per child 12 and under.
Tickets are available for purchase at the door.
It’s 1962, and plus-sized teen Tracy Turnblad and the
youth musical theater group know all the moves to the
songs on the Corny Collins Show. Join Tracy as she
realizes her dream of being on her favorite show while
changing social norms, and does everything she can to
integrate an entire TV network!
Quincy Unplugged
Saturday, August 1
Thomas Crane Public Library, 40 Washington St.
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Sign up starts at 6:15
Open Studios at Square Attic Studio
Square Attic Studio, 23 Mechanic Street
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Visit the private art studio of Alison Palmucci. Alison
works primarily on canvas in acrylics and mixed-media,
but often enjoys watercolor, drawing and ceramics.
Works on canvas explore relationships between basic
elements like color, line, and shape, with a bit of mystery
and playfulness. Square Attic Studio is also a teaching
studio, offering private and/or group lessons for all ages
and abilities. Alison welcomes sales and commissions.
8:00 a.m.
Blue Hills Reservation Trail Maintenance
Houghton’s Pond main parking lot
840 Hillside St, Milton
9:00 a.m.
Saturday, August 1 – Saturday, August 2
Red Star = Free
Music and Movement with Rubi
Thomas Crane Public Library, 40 Washington St.
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Sing and dance with Rubi Lichauco! Rubi brings her
popular preschool program to Quincy so put on your
favorite dancing shoes and join us for this lively mix
of music and movement for children ages 0-4 accompanied by an adult. No registration is required. This
program is sponsored by the Friends of the Thomas
Crane Public Library.
Discover DCR Squantum Point Park
Marina Bay, MWRA Haul Road
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Let’s take a walk where boats were built and planes once
flew...and still do. DCR Squantum Point Park is rich
in aviation and naval history. Today this 50 acre park
provides cooling breezes and scenic views of the Boston
skyline while providing valuable habitat for an abundance
of birdlife. Join a DCR park ranger to discover the hidden
history of Squantum Point Park. Please call 617-333-7405,
ext. 104 for weather cancellations.
Open Studios at Salem Media Group
Salem Media Group, 500 Victory Road
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Salem Media Group Boston, part of the largest
Christian Media Company in the country, calls Marina
Bay home with our 3 radio stations WEZE 590 AM
The Word, WROL 950 AM the Spirit of Boston and
WWDJ Radio Luz 1150 AM. Come tour our studios
and be a part of live radio here in Quincy on from 10
AM – Noon, just in time for the kickoff of The Irish Hit
Parade, a tradition on WROL for the last 48 years.
20th Annual Arts Affair at Marina Bay
Marina Bay Corporate Park, 500 Victory Road
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Awards Presentation Ceremony at 2pm
in the cafeteria.
Sunday, August 2, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
One of the largest art events on the South Shore, the
Arts Affair at Marina Bay is a two-day event that will
introduce you to the talents of artists, sculptors, and
photographers who live and work in many of the South
Shore communities. Free admission and parking, raffles,
and art demonstrations throughout the weekend. The
lobby and cafeteria of 500 Victory Road are transformed
into an exciting gallery space, displaying works in drawing, mixed media, oil & acrylic; photography, sculpture,
and watercolor.
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
$5 adults, $4 seniors, $2.50 students. Free to Historic New
England members and Quincy residents.
Quincy Militia @ EMass Seminoles,
Away Game
Madison Park High School
75 Malcolm X Blvd, Boston
Admission Fee
Find more events online at
DiscoverQuincy.com
Blue Hills Reservation
Friends of the Blue Hills
Quincy Quarries Reservation
Stretching over 7,000 acres from Quincy to
Dedham, Milton to Randolph, the Blue Hills
Reservation provides a green oasis in an
urban environment. With its scenic views,
varied terrain and 125 miles of trails, it
offers year-round enjoyment for the outdoor
enthusiast. Sixteen historic structures listed
on the National Register tell the fascinating
tales of Native Americans, explorers, farmers,
quarry workers and inventors. Additionally
the Blue Hills Weather Observatory, a
National Historic Landmark, sits atop
Great Blue Hill, as a crowning feature. The
Trailside Msueum is a popular location for
families.
This mission of this non-profit organization
is to preserve the Blue Hills Reservation by
protecting the park’s borders, maintaining
the trails, and helping to protect the biodiversity of the park. Visit their website for a
full list of free events including their guided
hikes and trail maintenance volunteer
program. Want to go hiking but don’t know
where to start? Check out their listings of
recommended hikes.
America’s large scale granite quarrying
industry was born here in 1825 when,
after an exhaustive search throughout New
England, Solomon Willard selected the area
as the source of stone for the Bunker Hill
Monument. View the remains of America’s
first commercial railway, walk through the
quarries, many of which have been filled in,
rock climb, hike, golf, have a picnic or just
take in the gorgeous scenery of the largest
open space within 35 miles of Boston.
FriendsOfTheBlueHills.org
781-828-1805 | FriendsOfTheBlueHills.org
Ricciuti Drive | QuincyQuarryMuseum.org
Braintree
Once combined with Quincy and
neighboring towns, Braintree
was established as a separate
town by a land grant from the
Massachusetts Bay Colony in
1640 and celebrates its 375th
Anniversary this year. The
theme of “Celebrating 375 Years
of Revolutionary People, Places
& Events” will be interpreted
throughout the year with exhibits and programs highlighting
the many ways in which Braintree, its people and happenings
have been revolutionary since
the town’s incorporation.
gilbert bean museum
& research center
31 Tenney Road, Braintree | 781-848-1640
BraintreeHistorical.org | Open Year Round
Thurs-Sat, 10am - 4pm
Opearatd by the Braintree Historical Society,
the Gilbert Bean Museum & Research Center
is part replica dairy barn and part state of the
art. Enjoy the permanent exhibits, shop for
local ephemera in the gift shop, or dedicate
some time to studying local and military
history or investigate your family history in
the extensive archive of genealogical records.
sylvanus thayer house
17 Washington Street, Braintree | 781-848-1640
BraintreeHistorical.org | Contact for tour schedule
Adjacent to the Gilbert Bean Museum and
also operatd by the Braintree Historical
Society, a visit to the Thayer House Museum
is an intimate look at the late 18th century
farming family’s life. General Sylvanus
Thayer, the Father of West Point, was born
in the house in 1785, which is now furnished
to illustrate the years of his childhood spent
here.
Milton
Milton has been home to five
Massachusetts governors, and
is the birthplace of George H.
W. Bush, 41st President of the
United States. It’s also home to
the Suffolk Resolves, which became the colonies’ first collective
statement against the British
government, a precursor to the
Declaration of Independence. In
its earliest days, Milton was a
capital industrial center.
forbes house museum
Suffolk resolves house
Explore America’s birth as a global economic
power in the 19th century through the
prism of one family’s inspiring stories of
adventure, innovation, entrepreneurial spirit
and civic leadership. Long considered the
jewel of Milton, this majestic Greek revival
mansion was built in 1833 and contains the
treasures of four generations of the Forbes
family including China trade heirlooms and
Abraham Lincoln memorabilia.
The Suffolk Resolves, which were signed here
on September 9, 1774 and carried by Paul
Revere to the First Continental Congress in
Philadelphia, were a major development in
colonial animosity leading to the adoption
of the Declaration of Independence. The
house is now the headquarters of the Milton
Historical Society which shares stories of the
town’s people, places and institutions.
abigail adams birthplace
Weymouth historical society
As First Lady to the 2nd President of
the United States and mother of the 6th
President, Abigail is one of the most
respected and influential women of the early
revolutionary period of American history.
Built in 1685, the Abigail Adams Birthplace
was home to this exceptional woman for
the first twenty years of her life until she
married John Adams in 1764. It has survived
two relocations and restoration work was
recently completed.
The Jason Holbrook Homestead houses a
genealogical library with Weymouth records
from the 1600’s, a shoe shop original to the
homestead, military memorabilia from the
Revolutionary War through World War I,
and a carriage house with antique sleighs,
farming and ice harvesting tools. The WHS
room at the Tufts Library features a 600+
Year old Indian Dug-out Canoe and artifacts
from our native folk, textiles, the South
Weymouth Naval Air Station and more!
215 Adams Street, Milton | 617-696-1815
ForbesHouseMuseum.org | Tours: Wed, Sat and
Sun, 1 and 3 pm. Advance Reservations Required
1370 Canton Ave, Milton | 617-333-9700
MiltonHistoricalSociety.org | Open limited
Sunday’s 1-3pm
Weymouth
Weymouth is the second oldest town in the Commonwealth,
developed as a trading post not
long after the Pilgrims landed
in Plymouth. Weymouth is also
the site of the very first town
meeting. The recorded history
of Weymouth begins in 1622,
and our graveyards and genealogical records are rich with
early American history!
180 Norton Street, Weymouth | 781-277-1271
AbigailAdamsBirthplace.com
Contact for tour schedule
238 Parke Ave, Weymouth | 781-340-1022
WeymouthHistoricalSociety.org
Open Wednesdays 9 am – 1 pm. FREE

50 Days of Freedom Program Series

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