Marines storm Marblehead
The Town of Marblehead became the backdrop for history Thursday as Marines, local officials, and residents gathered at Fort Sewall to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States Marine […]
Liberty Poles and Local Uprisings: Massachusetts’ First Acts of Revolution
Before the first shots rang out at Lexington and Concord, the spirit of rebellion was already rising across Massachusetts, sometimes quite literally. In the years leading up to the American […]
Martha’s Vineyard in the American Revolution: A Quiet Island, A Heavy Burden
During the American Revolution, Martha’s Vineyard found itself in a difficult position: geographically exposed, economically vulnerable, and politically caught between patriot ideals and British power. While the island didn’t see […]
Explore Massachusetts in 90 seconds
“GMA” takes you on a 90-second journey through Massachusetts, highlighting iconic landmarks, rich history and spots such as the Harry Parker Boathouse. https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/video/124443677
After the crowds go home, locals revel in their own view of Revere Beach sand sculptures
Sculptor Melineige Beauregard worked on “Revolutions Start Here,” the centerpiece of the 21st annual Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival Paul Revere, the city’s namesake, is carved into the centerpiece […]
The Culture Show Podcast
Finally we continue our series “Countdown to 2026.” Ashley Payne, Director of Tourism & Marketing for the City of New Bedford, joins The Culture Show to talk about the role that the […]
NIDC wins $60,000 grant as part of 250th anniversary of the American Revolution
By Cam Boudreau The Massachusetts 250 Grant Program, an initiative inspired by the upcoming 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and administered by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, recently awarded $2 million in grants to organizations to fund Revolution […]
Museum of African American History explores Black experiences during the American Revolution
Banner Arts & Culture Sponsored by Cruz Companies In the midst of the MA250 celebrations exploring the history of the American Revolution and the establishment of the United States, Boston’s […]
The Hannah: The Birth of the American Navy in Massachusetts Waters
Image credit: National Museum of the United States Navy Before there was a United States Navy, there was the Hannah, a modest fishing schooner turned warship that helped launch America’s […]
W.E.B. Du Bois – Revolutionary Scholar of Racial Justice
Image credit: The Kennedy Center Born in 1868 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, W.E.B. Du Bois was one of the most visionary thinkers and global activists of the 20th century. A […]
