The Knox Cannon March: A December Journey That Changed the War
In early December 1775, as deep winter began settling over New England, a young bookseller-turned-artilleryman set out on one of the most daring logistical missions in American history.
The Winter Washington Chose Cambridge: A Turning Point in the Siege of Boston
By the end of 1775, the Continental Army had settled into a tense standoff around Boston. The siege had begun in April and persisted through summer and fall with no decisive breakthrough.
Building Tourism Momentum: Arlington’s 250th Anniversary Creates Lasting Impact, Here’s All You Need to Know
Arlington’s Massachusetts recently became a tourism hotspot due to the Quarter Millennial Celebration. Form the town’s cultural institutions to the hospitality sector, the town now enjoys a long-needed stimulation to it’s resources. Citizens of Arlington, drove the towns cultural tourism to new levels as the Quarter Millennial Celebration provided the town with historic attractions, and […]
What is the most popular license plate in Massachusetts? New plate coming for the crown
A new specialty license plate is exploding in popularity in Massachusetts and could soon take the top crown for registrations in the state. The Massachusetts 250 Years of Independence plate, a blue plate featuring the year “1776” and the number “250,” only became available in May yet, as of Nov. 7, has 31,526 active registrations. […]
MH Promises of the Revolution Grants
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Partners with the Boston Symphony Orchestra for July 4 Massachusetts 250 Signature Event
Boston — The Healey-Driscoll administration today announced that the 2026 Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, produced by the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO), will headline the Massachusetts celebration of America’s 250th birthday. The free public performance on the Charles River Esplanade, officially designated as the state’s MA250 Signature Event, will anchor a multi-year, statewide commemoration highlighting Massachusetts’ […]
Massachusetts prepares 250th anniversary celebrations with $6M initiative
BOSTON (WWLP) – The United States is turning 250 years old in July, and Massachusetts is halfway through a two-year-long series of celebrations. It’s all part of an initiative to honor the state’s origins with a $6 million price tag. All of these events are leading up to a major Fourth of July celebration on […]
Boston Announces MA250: Road To 2026, A Plan For the US’s 250th Anniversary
BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll and Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley announced MA250: Road to 2026, the second phase in the campaign to spearhead the 250th anniversary celebration of the United States’ freedom. Click here to learn more.
Healey pledges ‘unforgettable blockbuster’ on July 4, 2026
Musicians from the Boston Symphony Orchestra performed The Stars and Stripes Forever march at Old South Meeting House on Monday, offering a taste of the July 4, 2026 celebration on the Charles River Esplanade that will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence’s signing. Click here to learn more.
Preparations in place for MA 250, Boston Pops show for 2026
BOSTON (WHDH) – It’s the Boston bash heard ’round the world, and next year, the Boston Pops fireworks spectacular will likely be the biggest ever. “July 4, 2026 will be like something we have never, ever, ever seen before,” Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey said. Click here to learn more.
