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Quincy, a city full of history, celebrates 400 years
Advertisement Ever since he was a child, John Rahman remembers his parents taking him to see the Abigail Adams statue in Quincy Center every Fourth of July. Attendees at the Quincy 400 celebration were fascinated by the TEN31 Productions living statues that impersonated John Adams and Abigail Adams on July 6, 2025. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo Rahman, 37, grew up several miles away in Norwell, but he says his parents were diligent about teaching him about the area's history. On Sunday afternoon, he kept the tradition alive by standing in front of the Abigail Adams statue — 'I've always liked that Quincy celebrates its heritage,' Rahman said. Now a Quincy resident himself, Rahman also cherishes the city's history. He keeps a three-foot statue of John Quincy Adams in his apartment to remind him of his late father, who received the statue as a gift after working on its life-sized counterpart. Advertisement 'It helps me remember my city's history and my own history,' he said. The afternoon began with a series of American history-themed musical theater songs, including 'Sit Down, John' from '1776,' 'You'll Be Back' from 'Hamilton,' and 'Back to Before' from 'Ragtime,' each preceded by historical facts about Quincy. Afterwards, the Lexington Minutemen and Boston Alarm Company Fife & Drum took the stage dressed in Revolutionary War-era garb to perform a period-accurate march, and the evening promised entertainment from the Beantown Swing Orchestra and the Boston Lindy Hop Dancers. For Mary Ryan, 80, the celebration was as much a chance to honor Quincy's history as it was to enjoy the warm weather and slight breeze from her lawn chair. Richard Davia, Nick D'Amico and Ellen Olivers of TEN31 Productions, dress up as a statues of John Adams, John Hancock and Abigail Adams outside of Quincy City Hall during the 400th anniversary celebration of Quincy, MA on July 6, 2025. Heather Diehl for the Boston Glo 'I once lived in a house that was built in 1776 in Pembroke, and ever since then I've been interested in history. And Quincy has a lot of it,' said the retiree, who also proudly claimed membership in the Quincy Historical Society. Hancock Adams Common itself is rich with landmarks that boast Quincy's long history. As a volunteer tour guide at Although Tanner originally hails from Ohio, she's lived in Quincy for about 30 years and knows its history like the back of her hand. 'Quincy treasures its past,' she said. 'Living here made me want to learn its history.' Advertisement
CBS News
30-06-2025
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Dropkick Murphys to play free homecoming concert in Quincy
The Dropkick Murphys are shipping up to Quincy, Massachusetts for a free homecoming concert. The Celtic punk rockers will play a street concert on July 12 in Quincy Center across from 1250 Hancock St. The free show, part of Quincy's 400th birthday celebrations, is scheduled from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. "Over the past three decades, the band has become a beloved symbol of Massachusetts pride, known for their electrifying performances and fiercely loyal fan base," the city of Quincy said in a statement. "The Quincy400 concert marks a homecoming celebration, as the band returns to where it all began." The band got its start in Quincy in 1996 and practiced on Hancock Street, about a mile from where the concert is planed. "The Dropkick Murphys are not just a world-famous band - they're part of our Quincy story," Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch said in a statement. "We are honored to welcome home the Dropkick Murphys for what promises to be an unforgettable evening of music and community spirit." The band known for hits like "I'm Shipping Up To Boston" and "Tessie" is releasing a new album on July 4 called "For The People." Parts of Hancock Street and the surrounding areas will be closed starting Friday, July 11 at 11 a.m. to set up for the concert. The city says there will be random bag searches for attendees. Quincy400 Quincy400 commemorates the 400th anniversary of Quincy's settlement in 1625, with celebratory events planned all year round. The Maritime Festival on the July 4th weekend will celebrate Quincy's "storied maritime legacy and vibrant community spirit," the city says. Later in the summer, Darius Rucker from Hootie and the Blowfish will play a sold-out concert at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Quincy on Aug. 2, followed by a show from "Creedence Clearwater Revival" singer John Fogerty on Aug. 3.
