Two-Time Grammy Award-Winning Singer LeAnn Rimes to Headline 2025 Boston Pops July 4 Fireworks Spectacular Celebrating Massachusetts 250
Keith Lockhart and Pops also Welcome Multifaceted Tony and Grammy Award-Winning Vocalist Leslie Odom, Jr. and Pioneering Hip-Hop Trio and Boston’s Own Bell Biv DeVoe to Perform at the Beloved […]
Follow in Abigail Adams’s Footsteps during the Battle of Bunker Hill 250th Anniversary Event at Adams National Historical Park
QUINCY, Mass. — Join the National Park Service at Adams National Historical Park on Saturday, June 14, for a special event following the footsteps of the Adams family as they […]
Madeira Wine: The Colonial Drink That Toasted a Revolution
Long before champagne corks popped in celebration of American independence, the Founding Fathers were raising glasses filled with something else entirely: Madeira wine. Rich, resilient, and deeply woven into the […]
Lt. Governor Driscoll, Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Jones To Celebrate 250 Years of Apprenticeship Innovation
Boston, MA – In celebration of National Apprenticeship Day, Lt. Governor Driscoll, Secretary of Labor Workforce and Development Lauren Jones, state and local officials, labor leaders, and hundreds of apprentices […]
New podcast: It’s Revolutionary!
In the 250 years since the American Revolution, Massachusetts has been defined by its revolutionary spirit. It’s where Frederick Douglass stirred crowds, Dr. Seuss sparked imaginations, and basketball became a […]
Mark a 250th Anniversary Milestone this National Park Week
QUINCY, MA — “The Die was cast, the Rubicon passed,” wrote John Adams of the Battles of Lexington and Concord that took place 250 years ago. The events of April […]
Healey-Driscoll Administration Unveils Patriots Day Guidance for Celebrations Across the State
Anniversary weekend events include reenactments, parades and previews of Ken Burns’ upcoming film, “The American Revolution” The Healey-Driscoll Administration has unveiled the official How-to Celebrate Patriots’ Day Weekend Guide detailing an extensive […]
Lighting the Way to 250: A Call for Massachusetts Towns to Honor Our Revolutionary Roots
On the evening of April 18, 1775, two lanterns shone from the steeple of Boston’s Old North Church, signaling the advance of British troops and setting into motion the American […]
Lanterns, Landmarks & Midnight Rides!
Happening in Boston PAUL REVERE: THE MESSENGER AND THE MAKER Date: April 18, 2025Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PMLocation: USS Constitution Museum, Charlestown, MA This April, the USS Constitution Museum honors Paul Revere—the […]
Lexington to Host Patriots’ Day Awards Ceremony Hosted by Rachel Dratch, Unveil VO250 Volunteer Initiative on April 17
LEXINGTON — The Town of Lexington and the Lex250 Commission are thrilled to invite residents to an evening of unforgettable music, history, humor and hometown pride hosted by Saturday Night […]
