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| 麻州政要在州政府大樓前啟動「麻州250」慶祝系列。(周菊子攝) |
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| 前左三起，麻州副州長Kim Driscoll，州長Maura Healey，參議員Paul Mark， 麻州經濟發展廳廳長郝依平 (Yvonne Hao)，眾議員Mindy Domb， 麻州旅遊辦公室 執行主任Kate Fox等人宣佈啟動「麻州250」。(周菊子攝) |
奚莉州長強調，麻州擁有許多個美國第一，奠定了麻州與美國的發展根基，如今慶祝250週年，麻州要「以史為鑑」，站在「歷史」的肩膀上，推動經濟發展，邁向更好的未來。
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| 代表自由兒女，穿著革命戰爭時期服裝的歷史重演者，和麻州州長Maura Healey 同台，銜接250年歷史。(周菊子攝) |
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| 前左起，波士頓市長吳弭 (Michelle Wu)、麻州副州長Kim Driscoll，州長Maura Healey 麻州經濟發展廳廳長郝依平 (Yvonne Hao)聯袂啟動「麻州250」。(周菊子攝) |
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| 麻州州長Maura Healey誓言為麻州增加更多第一。 (周菊子攝) |
郝依平指出，印有許多麻州第一的那件T恤，上面還有許多空位，意味著麻州團隊將繼續努力田寫出更多第一。
麻州經濟發展廳下的麻州旅遊辦公室 (MOTT)將負責管理「麻州250 |
| 麻州經濟發展廳廳長郝依平 (Yvonne Hao)為「麻州250」看歷史，望未來。(周菊子攝) |
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| 波士頓市長吳弭 (Michelle Wu)應邀參加「麻州250」啟動式。(周菊子攝) |
麻州議會為此成立了「美國革命250週年特別委員會」，由麻州旅遊、藝術及文化發展聯席委員會的參議會主席Paul
Mark，眾議會主席Mindy
Domb聯袂擔任主席。
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| 麻州250的T恤上印有麻州第一的一長串名單。(周菊子攝) |
查詢「麻州250」詳情，可上網massachusetts250.org。 (更新版)
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| 「麻州250」慶祝系列啟動儀式還邀來波士頓動力公司著名的機器狗 SPOT。(周菊子攝) |
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| 麻州州長Maura Healey在儀式結束後上馬騎行，嚐嚐當Paul Revere的滋味。 (周菊子攝) |
Today’s event included a grand display with reenactors, dignitaries, and historic militia personnel joining the celebration on the steps of the State House. During the event, Governor Healey and Lieutenant Governor Driscoll also announced $1.5 million in grants to 37 organizations through the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) to support the development of projects that promote Massachusetts’ Revolutionary War history.
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| 啟動儀式現場還有馬隊。(周菊子攝) |
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| 啟動儀式現場強調歷史重演，請來英軍鼓笛隊。(周菊子攝) |
The Massachusetts 250 Grant Program, administered by MOTT
within the Executive Office of Economic Development, will fund projects that
highlight historic themes of revolution and independence, celebrate significant
"firsts" in Massachusetts history, and take a creative or innovative
approach to commemorating the state’s past 250 years. A full list of grant recipients is available online.
“The Semiquincentennial is a tremendous economic opportunity for Massachusetts businesses and cultural institutions that will offer world-class experiences to visitors eager to participate in these historic occasions,” said Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao. “We're excited to see the creative campaign drive economic activity within our local and regional economies and thrilled to see grant recipients showcase the iconic stories of Massachusetts’ revolutionary past.”
“This campaign captures the significance of Massachusetts as a force for innovation, a cultural cornerstone, and a foundation of our nation,” said MOTT Executive Director Kate Fox. “Massachusetts 250 is an incredible opportunity to elevate the contributions and assets of our state, allowing visitors to experience how Massachusetts has played a pivotal role in America’s independence while engaging with all of our natural beauty and historical and cultural institutions. We look forward to welcoming everyone to celebrate this national milestone here in Massachusetts.”
The Massachusetts 250 creative campaign will collaborate with municipalities, community groups, businesses, and local organizations to commemorate the state’s revolutionary history over the next two years. Statewide partnerships and programs will engage locals and visitors in experiences that narrate iconic historical moments like the Shot Heard Around the World, Battle of Bunker Hill, Boston Tea Party, and Paul Revere’s Ride. Library programs, Revolutionary Weekends, and signature events will highlight the untold stories of Native Americans, women, and people of color who played crucial roles in shaping America and Massachusetts. The creative campaign, spearheaded by the Boston-based creative marketing firm Proverb, will include billboards in Times Square in New York City and other out-of-state markets, as well as digital and social media ads.
"Massachusetts 250 builds on the work that has been done by the Special Commission on the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution and historic organizations throughout the Commonwealth to launch Massachusetts forward as we highlight our contributions to the founding of the United States over the next two years,” said Senator Paul Mark, Co-Chair of the Special Commission on the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution and Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. “The grants being awarded today will help support the collaborative efforts that will ensure that Massachusetts successfully showcases our amazing history and attractions while also demonstrating our leadership and potential for the future."
"This Massachusetts250 campaign will help to highlight
Massachusetts' pivotal role as the birthplace of the American Revolution and
showcase the Commonwealth’s legacy of courage, independence and
leadership," said Representative Mindy Domb (D-Amherst), Co-Chair of
the Special Commission on the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution and
House Chair of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development.
“This campaign has an opportunity to highlight how Massachusetts continues to
embrace revolution, change and our commitment to create a more equitable and
just commonwealth and country. I’m looking forward to the cross-commonwealth
celebration and eager to learn the untold stories of those whose struggles and
resilience continue to shape and strengthen our commonwealth and
nation."
Massachusetts 250 Grant Awardees:
- 1Berkshire,
Pittsfield
- Boston
4 Foundation, Boston
- Carlisle
Historical Society< Carlisle
- Charlestown
Historical Society, Boston
- City
of Cambridge, Cambridge
- City
of Chelsea, Chelsea
- City
of Fall River, Fall River
- City
of Salem, Salem
- Congregational
Library & Archives, Boston
- Essex
National Heritage, Inc., Salem
- Explore
New Bedford, New Bedford
- Framingham
History Center, Framingham
- Freedom
Trail Foundation, Boston
- Freedom’s
Way Heritage Association, Devens
- Friends
of Doherty Park, Boston
- Hingham
Historical Society, Hingham
- Historic
New England, Haverhill
- Lexington
Historical Society, Lexington
- Massachusetts
Historical Society, Boston
- Museum
of African American History, Boston and Nantucket
- Museum
of Old Newbury, Newburyport
- North
of Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau, Salisbury
- Plimoth
Patuxet Museums, Plymouth
- Porter-Phelps-Huntington
Museum, Hadley
- Somerville
Museum, Somerville
- Springfield
Preservation Trust, Springfield
- The
Concord Museum, Concord
- The
Innovation Trail of Greater Boston, Boston
- The
Museum of Printing, Haverhill
- Town
of Arlington, Arlington
- Town
of Concord, Concord
- Town
of Visitors Center, Lexington
- Town
of Weymouth, Weymouth
- USS
Constitution Museum, Boston
- Visit
North Central Massachusetts, Fitchburg
- WBUR,
Boston
- White
Snake Projects, Brookline
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