To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, churches, museums, and other institutions have planned observances for Friday and beyond.
Barnstable
■ Wreath laying ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Memorial, 10 a.m. Friday in Veterans Memorial Park on Ocean Street, Hyannis.
■ Press conference at the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum, 10:30 a.m. Friday at 397 Main St., Hyannis.
■ Memorial Mass at St. Francis Xavier Church, 2 p.m. Friday at 347 South St., Hyannis.
Boston
■ Statue of John F. Kennedy to be open for public viewing, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Monday at the State House.
■ Special Mass at 12:10 p.m. Friday at Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Cathedral of the Holy Cross, 1400 Washington St.
■ Online-only musical tribute featuring singer James Taylor, saxophonist Paul Winter, and the US Naval Academy Women’s Glee Club, livestreamed from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m Friday from the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Dorchester. To listen, go to www.jfklibrary.org.
■ Fiftieth anniversary exhibit starting Friday and running until Feb. 23 at the JFK Presidential Library and Museum in Dorchester . Artifacts on display for the first time will include a green beret left on Kennedy’s grave by a serviceman; the American flag that was draped on Kennedy’s coffin; and the saddle, sword, and boots carried by Black Jack, the riderless horse that followed Kennedy’s coffin in his funeral procession.
Brookline
■ Guided tours of Kennedy’s birthplace from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at 83 Beals St.
■ A walk from Kehillath Israel Temple to 83 Beals St., featuring speeches from religious and community leaders. A student from the Edward Devotion School, which Kennedy attended, will lead a song, at 1:30 p.m. Sunday.
■ Memorial wreath laying at 2 p.m. Sunday, 83 Beals St.
Haverhill
■ Memories of Kennedy from local and state officeholders at 10 a.m. Friday, Northern Essex Community College’s Hartleb Technology Center.
■ A discussion titled “The JFK Assassination: What Really Happened” at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Northern Essex Community College’s Hartleb Technology Center.
Lowell
■ The University of Massachusetts Lowell orchestra will perform a free concert, with narration by state Senator Eileen Donoghue, at 7:30 p.m. Friday in Durgin Concert Hall, South Campus, 35 Wilder St.
Springfield
■ Three roses will be placed at the foot of the John F. Kennedy memorial stone, and a wreath will be placed at the foot of the eternal flame in Forest Park at 1 p.m. Friday. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., fees to enter the park will be waived. Remarks will be made by Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, US Representative Richard Neal, Hampden County Sheriff Michael J. Ashe, and master of ceremonies James Sullivan.
Patricia Wen of the Globe Staff contributed to this report. Melissa Hanson can be reached at melissa.hanson@globe.com or on Twitter @Melissa__Hanson