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Message fromExecutive DirectorQuincy 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 recenltylaunched a new website DiscoverQuincy.comthat 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 ofDirectorsPresident, 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

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

Quincy City Hall1305 Hancock StreetQuincy, MA 02169

617-376-1000 QuincyMa.gov

Discover Quincy180 Old Colony Ave, Suite 300

Quincy, MA 02170 617-639-1117 | 800-581-4014

[email protected] DiscoverQuincy.com

The Quincy Chamber of Commerce180 Old Colony Ave, Suite 300

Quincy, MA 02170 617-471-1700

TheQuincyChamber.com

Signature Events sponsored by Discover Quincy

Fridays June 19 & 26, July 10, 17, 24 & 3164 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.

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y Summer FridaysArt Pop Up

6-10 pmFREE Admission

6 pm Tuesdays June 30, July 14 & 28, August 11Rain location: Central Middle School, 875 Hancock Street

June 19, Opening NightInfluenced by and compared to Motown artists, as well as classic crooners such as Sinatra, Bos-ton’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 NightQuincy’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 spo-ken word artist, Aztech, who brings a new level of concious hip hop to his adopted hometown.

June 30 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 14Evan Miller is a rising star of the Boston music scene and opens for Los Goutos whose musical concoctionranges from folk, rock, country, jazz, Cajun and Latin.

July 28Caroline Brennan’s folksy upbeat music with rhythm will have your foot tapping. The Loomers transcend generations with their high voltage performance.

August 11Jamie Brown explores electronic sounds from her mod-ern violin. The Ruby Valdez Band is a star cast with a flawless rhythm section and soulful, smokey vocals.

FREE Admission

4th annual event featuring 20+ restaurants

Tuesday, June 16th /rain date Wed, June 17th5:00 p.m. –8:00 p.m.

at the Gazebo at Best Western Adams Inn

open to the publicLIVE MUSIC &

FOOD TASTING

TICKETS: $20 Free for children under 12For more information visit TasteQuincy.com

Thank you to our sponsors:Galvcon Development, Curry Hardware, FX White Electrical, Grandasia,

Marketing Superheroes, Quincy Art Association, and Zamforia

More details at DiscoverQuincy.com

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Always FREE in Quincy!

HANCOCk CEMETERy1307 Hancock Street

From 1630 to 1854, Quincy’s most illustri-ous 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.

QUINCy HISTORy MUSEUM8 Adams Street | 617-773-1144 | QuincyHistory.org Open Mon-Fri, 9 am – 4 pm. Saturdays, mid-April–October, noon – 3 pm.

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.

MOUNT WOLLASTON CEMETERy20 Sea Street

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 Administra-tion, 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.

JOHN WINTHROP, JR. BLAST FURNACE 61 Crescent Street

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.

Find Virtual Tours of the Hancock Cemetery, Quincy Quarry & Granite

Workers Museum, and Salt Marsh Trail at DiscoverQuincy.com

AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD AT DiscoverQuincy.com

Walking Tour Brochure

Driving Tour Brochure

Explore the Area Brochure

PICk UP AT CITy HALL, QUINCy CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND QUINCy HISTORy MUSEUM.

VIRTUAL TOURS

ADAMS NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARk VISITOR CENTER

1250 Hancock Street, open 9am - 5pm daily.NEW Park movie! Enduring Legacy:

Four Generations of the Adams Family

WATCH A VIDEO

CITy HALL1305 Hancock Street

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.

OTHER HISTORIC CEMETERIESChrist Church Burial Ground (1725-1878)54 School StreetHall CemeteryHall PlaceSailor’s Home Cemetery Quincy Shores Reservation, Fenno StreetSnug Harbor Sailor’s Cemetery (1882-1967)333 Palmer Street, Rear For more information, visit DiscoverQuincy.com

MERRyMOUNT PARkOne Merrymount Parkway | QuincyMa.govQuincy’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 Ampi-theater, running track at Faxon Field, Ryan Boathouse and Veteran’s Memorial Stadium.

NUT ISLAND147 Sea Ave

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.

QUINCy SHORES RESERVATION/WOLLASTON BEACHQuincy Shore Drive | WollastonBeach.org Moswetusset Hummock, 435 East Squantum Street Caddy Park, 1244 Quincy Shore Drive

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.

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 Ameri-cans 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.

THOMAS CRANE PUBLIC LIBRARy40 Washington Street | 617-376-1301 ThomasCraneLibrary.org | Hours: M-Th, 9 am-9 pmFriday & Saturday, 9 am-5 pm. Sunday, 1-5 pm

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 multimillion-dollar 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.

MAyPOLE HILL, MERRyMOUNTSamoset 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 com-memorated 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.

ABIGAIL ADAMS CAIRN 340 Franklin StreetCorner 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 Revolu-tion in 1896. The cairn’s stones came from private properties and historic sites. During historic preservation work in 2008, a time capsule was discovered.

Red Star = Free White Star = donations accepted Blue Star = admission

Saturday, June 13 – Thursday, June 18

Saturday, June 13 Quincycles: Ride Through

Quincy History

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

Pageant Field, One Merrymount Parkway 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 enter-tainment 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 neighbor-hood. The Merrymount Association canteen will also be open for refreshments. St. Chrysostom’s Annual

Spring Church

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 Lawn1015 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 family10:00 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 Street10:00 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 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 regis-ter, call 781-326-0079 or email [email protected], 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 rocka-billy. 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

Milton Art Center, 334 Edge Hill Road 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.

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 Restaurants97 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 Produc-tions 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 Ave10:00 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 Associa-tion 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, MiltonOpen 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $5, free to children under 12The 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 pmThursday, 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 617-333-0924.

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 familyJoin 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, Milton1:00 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

Monday, June 15 Voices of Spring, Chinese Brush Painting

On Exhibit through June 30

Thomas Crane Public Library, 40 Washington St9:00 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 ParkingwayMonday - 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 FloorMonday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.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, WeymouthOpen 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 Street5:00 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, Milton7:00 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

Milton Art Center, 334 Edge Hill Road 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

Thomas Crane Public Library, 40 Washington St7:00 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 preser-vation work in 2008, a time capsule was discovered.

Tours of the Jason Holbrook Homestead

Weymouth Historical Society238 Parke Ave, WeymouthOpen 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 infor-mation, please email [email protected].

DUNkIN’ DONUTSTHE ORIGINAL LOCATION543 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 lead-ing baked goods and coffee chain, serving more than 3 million customers per day. This location offers WiFi and is open 24 hours.

Quincy Attractions

ADAMS CRyPT UNITED FIRST PARISH CHURCH 1306 Hancock Street | 617-773-0062 | ufpc.orgOpen 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.

ADAMS NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARkVisitor Center | 1250 Hancock Street 617-770-1175 | nps.gov/adamHistoric 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.

DOROTHy QUINCy HOMESTEAD34 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.


Thursday, June 18 – Saturday, June 28

JOHN ADAMS HEALTH WALkPageant Field, One Merrymount ParkwayMeets at 8:00 a.m. on Saturdays from May through OctoberPresident 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.

Quincy Attractions

Midsummers Night Dream presented by Dragonfly Theater June 18-21 Thursday, 5:00 p.m. at Wollaston Congregational Church, 48 Winthrop AveFriday 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 writ-ten between 1590 and 1596. It portrays the events surrounding the marriage of the Duke of Athens, Theseus, and Hippolyta.

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 THE Gallery, Summer Fridays Art Pop Up

64 Ross Way, Quincy Center 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.

Storytime with Big Joe 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.

River Film Forum presents Pan’s Labryrinth The River South Center, 1150 Hancock St, Lower Level 7:00 p.m. This monthly event held on the third Friday is geared towards exploring the meaning of life through the shared experience of cinema. Partici-pants are welcome to bring their own dinner. After each movie, a 5-minute intermission is followed by a group discussion.

Saturday, June 20 John Adams Health Walk


Quincycyles Easy Rider Ride:

Montclair Neighborhood

Montclair School, on Holbrook Road side9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. This guided bike tour will meander through the neighborhood of Monclair and Presidents Golf Course.

Summer with the Quincy’s

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 Depart-ment’s Environmental Treasures Program, leads a walking tour of the Wollaston neighborhood sur-rounding Quincy House. Using historic documents, maps, illustrations, and photographs, the walk re-constructs the historic landscape to the period when four generations of Quincys occupied hundreds of acres. Tour Quincy House (1770) following the walking tour.

Tours of the Josiah Quincy House

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.

Quincy Miltia vs. North Shore Natives

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.

A Night Under The Stars

ALBA Restaurant, 1486 Hancock Street7:00 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.

Sunday, June 21 Free Admission to the Adams National

Historical Park in honor of Father’s Day

Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center1250 Hancock Street 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Free for fathers, husbands, brothers and sons

DADS(!), Dogs and Dogwoods Day

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 Roll-ing Lawn.

Father of West Point Tribute 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 Can-non together with West Point Alumni attendants.

A Distant Love: Songs of John and Abigail Adams

Adams National Historical Park Carriage House135 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.

Monday, June 22 Solarize Quincy 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.


Historical Museum

Tufts Library, Weymouth Historical Society Room, 46 Broad Street, Weymouth7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 23 Peek a Blue Hikes for you and your tots

Blue Hills Reservation, Houghton’s Pond main parking lot, 840 Hillside St, Milton 11:00 a.m.

Yoga at Milton Art Center

Milton Art Center, 334 Edge Hill Road7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. $15

Wednesday, June 24 Guided tour of the Hancock Cemetery




Open Studios at EKS Music School EKS Music School, 121B Standish Ave5:00 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 Park Grand Opening

Broad Meadows Middle School, 50 Calvin Road6:00 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

Quincy Chamber of Commerce180 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.

Open Studios at The Art Spot The Art Spot, 111 Franklin Street 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Come discover a community art studio that encour-ages 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 open-ended session that allows for individuals to explore their own creativity in a safe, healthy and encourag-ing 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 Parkway11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Relay for Life Pageant Field, One Merrymount Parkway4:00 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!

THE Gallery, Summer Fridays Art Pop Up

64 Ross Way, Quincy Center 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 27 John Adams Health Walk Pageant Field, One Merrymount Parkway 8:00 a.m.

Squantum Road Race, 2.5 miles

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.

Bill Dunn Memorial Road Race, 5 Miles

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.

Braintree’s July 4th Celebration:

Stars and Stripes Parade,

Fair and Fireworks

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.

3rd Annual Milton Music Fest and

Fireworks sponsored by We are Milton

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 dis-tance, 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!

Sunday, June 28 Old Fashioned Baseball Game sponsored by Braintree Historical Society

French’s Common1 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.

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 perfor-mances include Erin’s Melody, Patsy Whalen and Paul Kenny, Pauline Wells and Devri, and The Fe-nian Sons with headliner band Gaelic Storm.

JOSIAH QUINCy HOUSE20 Muirhead Street | 617-227-3957 HistoricNewEngland.orgOpen 1st & 3rd Sat., Jun-Oct

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 hun-dred 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.

617.770.2482www.quincyartma.org email: [email protected]

26 High School Avenue Quincy, MA 02169

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QUINCy ART ASSOCIATION 26 High School Avenue | 617-770-2482 QuincyArtMa.org

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.

MARINA BAy333 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.


Monday, June 29 Quincy Unplugged

Thomas Crane Public Library, 40 Washington St6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Sign up at 6:15Share 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


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 lim-ited. Register online at TheQuincyChamber.com

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 Monday - Friday: 5:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.Sat: 6:00 am - 8:00 pm Sun: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

Guided tour of the Hancock Cemetery




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. Deco-rate your own Gingerbread cookie $3.

Thursday, July 2 Open Studio and Open Mic Night at

Milton Art Center

Milton Art Center, 334 Edge Hill Road 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, beauti-ful 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.

Friday, July 3 Canoe Tour of the Lower Neponset River

Contact for launch location Departs at 10am and expected to return at 3pm.$12 donation and advance reservations required.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.

Quincy Farmers Market

Hancock Parking Lot, 43 Dennis Ryan Parkway11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Freedom Run, 2.5 Miles

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.

Saturday, July 4 John Adams Health Walk


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.

Reading of the Declaration of Independence

2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Join the delegates of the Continental Congress, celebrate liberty, and lend your voice to the ceremo-nial reading of the Declaration of Independence! Meet right outside the window of John Adams Study at the Old House.

Jefferson & Adams: A Stage Play

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Witness a compelling dramatization of the extraor-dinary friendship between two American Presidents, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams and Adams’ “dearest friend” Abigail. The performance is held un-der the tent at the adjacent Beale Estate, 181 Adams Street.

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.

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 dayWhile 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 Photogra-phy yearbooks from Quincy (1891-2008) or North Quincy (1932-2008 High School and more.

Tours of Boston Lighthouse

Meet at Boston Harbor Island Welcome Center, Rose Kennedy Greenway at 191w Atlantic Avenue, Boston9:30 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.

Monday, July 6 Tours of the Weymouth

Historical Museum


Tuesday, July 7Quincy Peek-a-Blue Hike sponsored by

the Friends of the Blue Hills


Jedi Training with Jungle Jim

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 accompa-nied by an adult.

Wednesday, July 8 Guided tour of the Hancock Cemetery




Thursday, July 9 Paint Night at Milton Art Center

Milton Art Center, 334 Edge Hill Road7:00 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, so-cialize 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

Thomas Crane Public Library Lawn, 40 Washington St7:00 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.

Friday, July 10 Quincy Farmers Market


Presidential Wreath Laying in honor

of John Quincy Adams, 6th President

of the United States of America

Adams Crypt at United First Parish Church1306 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 House135 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.



Saturday, July 11 Quincycyles: The Beaches of Quincy Ride

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.

John Adams Health Walk


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.

Quincy Attractions

QUINCyCLESQuincycles.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 transpor-tation, recreation, and exercise. The group meets monthly and hosts free guided bike tours.

QUINCy FARMERS MARkET43 Dennis Ryan ParkwayQuincyFarmersMarket.com

One of the oldest farmers markets in Mas-sachusetts, 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 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.

U.S.S. SALEM739 Washington Street | 617-479-7900uss-salem.org | Open daily 10am - 4pm.

Quincy’s proud shipbuilding history comes to life aboard this Cold War-era heavy cruis-er. Imagine a small city placed in “moth-balls”, 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.

Monday, June 29 – Saturday, July 11

Historic Curb Appeal in Quincy

Walking Tour

Josiah Quincy House, 20 Muirhead Street10:00 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.orgOn 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.

Open House at the William F. Ryan

Boating and Sailing Facility

William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing FacilityOne 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

Veterans Memorial Stadium, 850 Hancock Street Kick-off at 7:00 p.m. Gates open at 6:00 p.m.$10 for adults and teens. $5 for children ages 6-12. Free for children under 6 years old and all Veterans.

Sunday, July 12 Tours of the Abigail Adams Birthplace

Abigail Adams Birthplace, 180 Norton St, Weymouth1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. $5 per adult, $1 each for children under 12

Tours of the Suffolk Resolves House

Suffolk Resolves House, 1370 Canton Ave, Milton1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Monday, July 13 Tours of the Lyons Turning Mill

Lyons Turning Mill, Quincy Quarries Reservation, Ricciuti Drive3:00 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 relation-ship 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.


Historical Museum

Tufts Library, Weymouth Historical Society Room 46 Broad Street, Weymouth7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 14 Quincy Rocks Concert Series

Ruth Gordon Amphitheater, 1 Merrymount Parkway(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.





Yappy Hour at the Best Western

Adams Inn

Outdoor Tent & Gazebo at Best Western Adams Inn 29 Hancock Street5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Come socialize with your furry friends and the Quincy Ani-mal 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 Lawn40 Washington Street 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.



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.



River Film Forum presents The Way

The River South Center, 1150 Hancock St, Lower Level 7:00 p.m.



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.

Lipton Cup Regatta, July 18 - 19

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

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 resi-dents, $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.



Quincy Militia vs. Plymouth Rocks

Veterans Memorial Stadium, 850 Hancock Street Kick-off at 7:00 p.m. Gates open at 6:00 p.m.$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 recom-mended for intermediate to advanced hikers. To reg-ister, call 781-326-0079 or email [email protected], and provide name, phone number, and number of participants.

Monday, July 20 Tours of the Weymouth

Historical Museum

Tufts Library, Weymouth Historical Society Room 46 Broad Street, Weymouth7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 21 Quincy Peek-a-Blue Hike sponsored by the Friends of the Blue Hills






Thursday, July 23 Concerts @ the Crane, Sweet Wednesday

Thomas Crane Public Library Lawn40 Washington Street 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.



THE Gallery, Summer Fridays Art Pop


101 Dalmations Kids, July 24-25

South Shore School of Theatre, Eastern Nazarene College, Cove Fine Arts Center, 23 East Elm AveFriday 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 pup-pies 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.



Guided Hike and Fire Re-Growth Survey

Meeting location to be determined $12 donation and advance reservations required.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 portrai-ture with subtle revelation of the person’s mood and personality.

Quincy Militia @ Bay State Bucs

Away Game

Brockton High School, 50 Concord Ave, BrocktonKick-off at 7:00 p.m. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. Admission Fee

Sunday, July 26 Lincoln Hancock Pool Open House

Lincoln-Hancock Community Pool300 Granite Street 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Free recreational swimming at Quincy’s indoor com-munity 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 Quincy Unplugged

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.


Historical Museum

Tufts Library, Weymouth Historical Society Room46 Broad Street, Weymouth7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday, July 28 Quincy Rocks Concert Series

Ruth Gordon Amphitheater, 1 Merrymount ParkwayRain 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.





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 Club646 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

Veterans Memorial Stadium, 850 Hancock Street 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

Thomas Crane Public Library Lawn40 Washington Street 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.comSponsored 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.



THE Gallery, Summer Fridays Art Pop


Hairspray, The Broadway Musical,

July 31 - Aug. 1

South Shore School of Theatre, Eastern Nazarene College, Cove Fine Arts Center, 23 East Elm Ave 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!

Saturday, August 1 John Adams Health Walk


Blue Hills Reservation Trail Maintenance

Houghton’s Pond main parking lot 840 Hillside St, Milton 9:00 a.m.

Saturday, July 11 – Saturday, August 1


Weymouth

Weymouth is the second old-est 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 genea-logical records are rich with early American history!

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 accom-panied 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 Road10:00 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 draw-ing, mixed media, oil & acrylic; photography, sculpture, and watercolor.



Quincy Militia @ EMass Seminoles,

Away Game

Madison Park High School75 Malcolm X Blvd, BostonKick-off at 7:00 p.m. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. Admission Fee

Find more events online at

DiscoverQuincy.com

BLUE HILLS RESERVATIONFriendsOfTheBlueHills.org

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.

FRIENDS OF THE BLUE HILLS781-828-1805 | FriendsOfTheBlueHills.org

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 biodi-versity 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.

FORBES HOUSE MUSEUM 215 Adams Street, Milton | 617-696-1815ForbesHouseMuseum.org | Tours: Wed, Sat and Sun, 1 and 3 pm. Advance Reservations Required

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.

SUFFOLk RESOLVES HOUSE1370 Canton Ave, Milton | 617-333-9700 MiltonHistoricalSociety.org | Open limited Sunday’s 1-3pm

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 BIRTHPLACE180 Norton Street, Weymouth | 781-277-1271 AbigailAdamsBirthplace.com Contact for tour schedule

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.

WEyMOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETy238 Parke Ave, Weymouth | 781-340-1022WeymouthHistoricalSociety.org Open Wednesdays 9 am – 1 pm. FREE

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!

GILBERT BEAN MUSEUM & RESEARCH CENTER 31 Tenney Road, Braintree | 781-848-1640BraintreeHistorical.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 | 781-848-1640BraintreeHistorical.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.

QUINCy QUARRIES RESERVATIONRicciuti Drive | QuincyQuarryMuseum.org

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.

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 exhib-its and programs highlighting the many ways in which Brain-tree, its people and happenings have been revolutionary since the town’s incorporation.

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 be-came 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.


Saturday, August 1 – Saturday, August 2

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