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6/27/08

I'm park Ranger William Morton of the National Park Service. Welcome to
the May podcast of the Ranger News Network for Massachusetts area
National Parks. Here's what's happening at the parks.

At **Springfield Armory National Historic Site** in Springfield, MA.

The *Big Band at the Armory* is offered July 12, 2008 from 6:30 PM to
8:30 PM.

Come listen as the magic of rousing Big Band music transports us to
another time. Listen to Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Count Basie and all
the favorites. This event is free to all.

At **Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Salem Ma,**

On July 9, 2008 at 7:00pm come to St. Joseph Hall, 160 Derby Street for
a Maritime Lecture: *Captain Sharp and Captains Courageous.*

Capt. Jim Sharp, former Captain of the Gloucester schooner *Adventure*,
describes his experience with rubber fish and seasick actors while
filming *Captains Courageous*.

This movie-making adventure is just one of the chapters in Capt. Jim\`s
latest book, *With Reckless Abandon*, published by Devereux Books,
Marblehead. Captain Sharp will share more tales from his book and other
sea adventures during the program.

For other happenings, visit their webite

At **Minute Man National Historical Park**

Numerous programs are scheduled in July. Heres a brief list of happening
at the park.

on July 5, 2008 at 12:30 join Park Ranger Jim Hollister for a 3 1/2 hour
guided walk along the historic Battle Road Trail.

On July 6, 2008 at 1:30pm at North Bridge come attend a mock *Town
meeting*.

On July 13, 2008 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm come listen to *Colonial Tunes
with the Hartwell Players* at the Hartwell Tavern. This musical
performance will be held at the Hartwell Tavern (Rt. 2A, Lincoln)

Also on July 13th

at 2:30pm at Captain William Smith house, come watch as *Abigail Adams
Meets Captain William Smith*. Join Park Volunteer Michael Ryan as the
controversial Lincoln figure Captain William Smith, commander of the
Lincoln Minute Men on April 19, 1775, and the only brother of Abigail
Adams, as he is visited by his sister Abigail portrayed by Park
Volunteer Joyce Murray.

On July 19, 2008 at 9:30am to 5:30 pm come to the Hartwell Tavern to
attend *His Majesty\`s 40th Reg\`t of Foot* hosted by the Minute Man
National Historical Park. This event is also occurring on July 20, 2008
from 9:30 am to 4:00pm.

All events are free and open to the public

**Lowell National Historical Park** is also hosting many special
programs and events this July.

On July 8, 2008 from 6:30pm to 7:30 pm come to the visitors center to
join Linda Meyer as she presents *Amelia Earhart\`s last public lecture*
before her world flight as the historical character, Amelia Earhart. 
The Lowell Lyceum and Lowell Institute we a popular source of
entertainment and scholarship during the height of the \"mill girl\"
era.

On July 25, 2008 to July 27, 2008 come experience the 22nd *Lowell Folk
Festival*, offering three days of traditional performances, crafts, and
ethnics foods throughout downtown Lowell. Friday July 25, 2008 the
festival is from 6:30 to 10:00pm, Saturday July 26 12:00pm to 10:00pm,
and Sunday July 27 12:00pm to 7:00pm. This is the largest free folk
festival in the country.

At **Boston National Historical Park** on July 26, 2008 at 9:00am to
4:00 pm come to *1812 Marines Drill Day* and witness the re-enactment
group as they drill in the style of marines in 1812 at the Charlestown
Navy Yard.

At **Boston African American National Historic Site** on July 2, 2008
and July 4, 2008 from 11:00am to 12:30pm join Ranger Horace Seldon as he
leads this special 90-minute walking tour focusing on the time when the
promises of the American Revolution were "on trial" in Boston's 19^th^
century African American community.

**Longfellow National Historic Site** hosts *Family Sundays Art in the
Park* every Sunday weekly at 1:00pm to 4:00 pm from July 6, 2008 to
August 31, 2008. Enjoy summer in the garden!  Come paint, draw and write
in the informal and inspiring setting of the historic Longfellow house
and grounds.  Read aloud Longfellow\`s poetry and play 19th century
games.  All materials provided!  Families and children welcome!

At **Adams National Historical Park** on July 4, 2008 at 12:00pm and
3:00pm reenact the Passage of the Declaration of Independence at the
Second Continental Congress at *Independence Forever,* located at the
Carriage House. This is a family friendly event and a great way to learn
about why we celebrate the Fourth of July!

From 7:00pm to 9:00pm celebrate the Fourth of July at Adams National
Historical Park by watching *Jefferson & Adams: A Revolutionary
Dialogue*, a moving and powerful dramatization of the remarkable
friendship between two presidents of the United States. This play will
take place under a tent on the lawn of the Beale House.

Celebrate the birthday of 6th President John Quincy Adams on July 11,
2008 at 12:00pm at the *John Quincy Adams Wreath Laying,* located at the
United First Parish Church. Join representatives of the United First
Parish Church, the City of Quincy, and the National Park Service as a
wreath from President George W. Bush is placed at the crypt of sixth
President of the United States, John Quincy Adams, on his birthday to
honor his life and public service.

**New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park** is full of special
programs and events this July. Greater New Bedford *Summerfest* kicks
off with concert on the Custom House stage featuring Eileen Ives and
Immigrant Soul, Lacy Kaplansky and Red Molly. The concert will be
followed by the City\`s fireworks display. \\

*Summerfest* is an international folk and music festival held throughout
the park on July 4, 2008 through July 6, 2008 from 11:00am to 7:00pm.

On July 5, 2008 at 11:00am celebrate Cape Verdean Recognition Week by
attending the 36th annual *Cape Verdean Recognition Day Parade*. The
parade starts at Buttonwood Park and ends at the Cape Verdean Veterans
Hall.