Contact: Lisa Simmons, MOTT
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Vicki Cimino, Connelly Partners
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For Immediate Release
ANNIVERSARIES THROUGHOUT 2012
BOSTON, January 30, 2012 - Dust off your party hat and get ready to celebrate! Massachusetts’ unbeatable combination of lodging, events and 2012milestones will keep you entertained all year long. Anniversary festivitieswill feature art, music, sport, and more; for daily updates on events and attractions visit massvacation.com, "like" us on (http://www.facebook.com/VisitMassachusetts) or "follow" us on Twitter http://twitter.com/VisitMA).
Greater Boston
Fenway Park, Boston– The first pitch was thrown at Fenway Park one hundred years ago and it’s time to celebrate! As the oldest operating Major League facility in the United States, Fenway will be highlighting Red Sox history and commemorating the wide range of other sports, music, civic, philanthropic and community events that it has hosted in its first century. boston.redsox.mlb.com
War of 1812 Bicentennial – Tall ships and naval vessels from around the globe will visit Boston from June 30 – July 6 to mark the bicentennial and the role of the USS Constitution in the conflict. The Constitution is docked in the Charlestown Navy Yard. visit1812.com
North of Boston & Greater Merrimack Valley:
Lexington – Lexington’s 300th anniversary events begin in September; commemorating its incorporation with a festive nine-month celebration, including the town’s 300th Patriot’s Day Parade. lexington300.us
Charles Dickens Bicentenary, Lowell - The Charles Dickens bicentenary features Dickens and Massachusetts: A Tale of Power and Transformation, and more than fifty public programs taking placeMarch through October. uml.edu/dickens
South of Boston
Pembroke – A town famous for shipbuilding, Pembroke broke from Duxbury and incorporated as a separate township in 1712, taking on a name reminiscent of Pembroke, Wales. Anniversary events include a golf tournament, car show, art festival, and more! p pembroke-ma.gov/anniversary
Fairhaven–New Bedford once included the present day town of Fairhaven; the town officially separated and incorporated in 1812 and will celebrate its bicentennial anniversary with special events throughout the year. fairhaven200.blogspot.com/2008/11/events-in-2012.html
Cape and Islands
Chatham -The Town of Chatham announces “Chatham 300,” a yearlong celebration of its 300th anniversary.A cherished seaside town, Chatham’s rich history, culture, arts, leisure and hospitality will be showcased throughout the year. chatham300.org
Central Mass
Oakham –First settled in 1749 and officially incorporated in 1762, Oakham will celebrate 250 years in 2012;anniversary events will commence on New Year’s Eve and continuethrough September. oakham-ma.gov
Athol - The Athol Historical Society, in conjunction with the Town of Athol, invite you to join them in celebrating the town’s 250th, Semiquincentennial, Anniversary! The year will be filled with events that pay homage toAthol's history. http://www.athol250.org/
Western Mass
Tanglewood,Lenox – Named for Nathanial Hawthorne’s Tanglewood Tales, concerts at Tanglewood began in 1936 when the Boston Symphony Orchestra performed its first concerts in the Berkshires. To commemorate its 75thanniversary season, the venue will pay homage to legendary moments and feature eight world premiers. The venue will also add a series of three sculptures to honor music figures from years past. bso.org
Edith Wharton’s Birthday, Lenox – In January, The Mount will celebrate Edith’s 150th birthday with a series of events highlighting her significant influence on contemporary culture, literature, entertainment, and design. edithwharton.org
Titanic Historical Society, Springfield – The Titanic Historical Society will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Titanic’s maiden voyage withthe Titanic Centennial Memorial on Sunday, April 22. titantichistoricalsociety.net
About MOTT
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