Monday, the state launched the Massachusetts Veterans Legacy Trail, a first-of-its-kind project cataloging more than 1,200 war memorials across Massachusetts. Developed as a signature initiative of the Massachusetts 250th Anniversary (MA250) commemoration, the Trail honors the service and sacrifice of veterans and military service from the Revolutionary War to the present day.
The new initiative features both an interactive website and a companion brochure, designed to help residents and visitors explore Massachusetts’ military history in engaging and accessible ways.
“Veterans have helped shape the freedoms and civil liberties we are privileged to enjoy here in Massachusetts and across the country,” said Senate President Karen E. Spilka, who represents Medway on Beacon Hill. “As the daughter of a veteran, I take pride in seeing our state celebrate their legacies. I am proud of the steps the Legislature has taken to ensure our veterans are well cared for in the Commonwealth, and I applaud the Healey-Driscoll Administration for honoring their service and sacrifice through this innovative project.”
“The Veterans Legacy Trail makes history tangible,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “Whether it’s a neighborhood monument like Bunker Hill in Charlestown or a landmark like Battleship Cove, these sites tell stories that belong to all of us — and they help us teach future generations the meaning of service and sacrifice.”
