Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site

Gather for Juneteenth to honor those who endured slavery and seized freedom on Brattle Street 250 years ago, their descendants, and the long history of Black freedom activism in Cambridge and beyond.This free, all-ages event is marking its fifth year in 2025! Denise Washington (#Pop-Up Poetry Series), a descendant of Darby Vassall, has curated the Juneteenth Gathering at Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters NHS each year. Join us for the Juneteenth Gathering, A Denise Plays Hard Event, featuring speakers, poetry, music, historical displays, family activities, and refreshments. All are welcome!4:00-5:00 pm Community partner tables, music, refreshments, and activities 5:00-7:00 pm Speakers and Juneteenth <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/pop?__cft__[0]=AZb6G48KP9i7uXsZi_Sdq3-ZoFz785GNrI2sijYzjzrZWQDySUPQYLNudWkWJQM8i44wdog8xc_INw39bLhqu7SAlg48zMoV_L37Ar1-zWolB4PzWtRK9LH1yrGOAo3hVhvUkkvtf4yU6VUvOJF-zQFU&amp;__tn__=q" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Pop</a> Up Poetry, A Denise Plays Hard Event

Local Event: 5th Annual Juneteenth Gathering

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5th Annual Juneteenth Gathering

Gather for Juneteenth to honor those who endured slavery and seized freedom on Brattle Street 250 years ago, their descendants,...

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Timed 5K Race and 1 Mile Family Friendly Walk! on Boston Common! Spend a beautiful Sunday morning walking or running while raising awareness and desperately needed funds for Sarcoma Cancer research and hopefully treatments! Enjoy the Live DJ, Kid Activities, Wally from the Boston Red Sox and the Beauty of Boston Common &amp; Gardens at this professionally time race and walking event. Strollers, children, dogs on leashes and Volunteers welcome! You will be greeted with a smile :) AND there is Free Sunday Street Parking!&nbsp; Make a day of it and go on the Swan Boats After!

Local Event: Race to Cure Sarcoma Boston - 5k Race or 1 Mile Walk 

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Race to Cure Sarcoma Boston - 5k Race or 1 Mile...

Timed 5K Race and 1 Mile Family Friendly Walk! on Boston Common! Spend a beautiful Sunday morning walking or running while...

Race to Cure Sarcoma Boston - 5k Race or 1 Mile Walk 

The First Baptist Church of Medford, Mass

Improbable Beasts Bass Clarinet Ensemble, with special guests Solon Gordon (piano) and Meryl Summers (bassoon)
The Improbable Beasts bass clarinet ensemble, with special guests Meryl Summers(bassoon) and Solon Gordon (piano) present “We Rise,” a program of music about coming together in the midst of adversity, and rising up in community.
Beasts director Jonathan Russell will be joined by pianist Solon Gordon and bassoonist Meryl Summers in his compositional response to the dislocations and disruptions of our current moment called “We Reflect, We Grieve, We Rise.” 
After this, the Beasts present two more of Russell’s original compositions and close with a rousing rendition of the African American Spiritual and protest song “Down by the Riverside.” 
Come join the Beasts for a memorable afternoon of moving and rousing music.

Local Event: We Rise

We Rise

Improbable Beasts Bass Clarinet Ensemble, with special guests Solon Gordon (piano) and Meryl Summers (bassoon)
The Improbable...

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Academically adventurous students flourish at Commonwealth School, challenged by rigorous classes and supported by faculty at the top of their fields. Are you interested in applying next year? Here’s your chance to discover what makes our school so uncommon!
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Local Event: Commonwealth School Virtual Information Session for Fall 2027 Admission

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Commonwealth School Virtual Information Session for Fall 2027 Admission

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5th Annual Juneteenth Gathering

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Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site, 105 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA

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