Phillis Wheatley: A Revolutionary Voice in Verse
When the American colonies were still fighting for independence, a young enslaved woman in Boston was quietly making history with her pen. Phillis Wheatley, the first African American and one […]
The Red Lion Inn – A Patriot’s Refuge in the Berkshires
In the quiet town of Stockbridge, Massachusetts, stands the Red Lion Inn, a place where Revolutionary ideals found expression long before independence was declared. According to tradition, the inn dates […]
Springfield Armory – Forging Freedom
While battles were fought with muskets, liberty was secured with supply lines. Nowhere is this more evident than at the Springfield Armory, a site established during the Revolution that became […]
The Wayside Inn – A Revolutionary Gathering Place
Nestled in Sudbury along the old Boston Post Road, the Wayside Inn holds a special place in Massachusetts history. Known today as one of the oldest continually operating inns in […]
September 4, 2025 – Sally Mann, Joy Behar, and Voices and Votes: Democracy in America
Finally, we continue our series “Countdown to 2026” with Kate Fox, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, which is leading the Massachusetts 250 campaign, and Brian […]
Get ready to party at Cambridge Carnival
We’re focusing on the parade this year,” Williams said. “We received the grant from MA 250 Initiative. We’re really thrilled about that, because it’s given us the opportunity to offer stipends […]
Quincy library to host talk on Greene and Cornwallis campaign
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Untold local stories behind American Revolution to take spotlight in 2026 celebration
Yes, there will be people dressed in 18th-century garb, and yes, there will be reenactments of everything from the Boston Tea Party to the firing of a musket to reenact […]
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 […]
