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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
