Town of Arlington Shares Event Information for Arlington250th Celebration
ARLINGTON — The Arlington250 Committee and Arlington Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Town of Arlington and Leader Bank, present several events and initiatives taking place in Town as […]
The Legacy of the Battle Road
The road to American independence was forged on Battle Road. Today, as you travel through Arlington, Lexington, Lincoln, and Concord, you’ll journey through the very heart of the Revolution, where […]
MBTA to offer increased service for upcoming Massachusetts 250 celebrations
The Fitchburg commuter rail and MBTA bus routes 77 and 62/76 will increase service over Patriots’ Day weekend to support Massachusetts 250 events in Arlington, Concord, Lexington, and Lincoln, MBTA […]
Massachusetts Revolutionaries: Bold Stories, Bright Legacies
Massachusetts students, tell us: Who is the most important revolutionary in Massachusetts history? As part of the Massachusetts 250 initiative, the Executive Office of Education invites all K-12 public school students in Massachusetts to […]
Before the Trend: 18th Century Farm-to-Table Living
While the term ‘farm-to-table’ has been trending over the last few years, Colonists in the 1700s were practicing this method of food out of necessity. With the lack of transportation to […]
How to Celebrate Patriots’ Day Weekend in 2025
Patriots’ Day in Massachusetts is always a special occasion but in 2025 it takes on even greater significance as the state commemorates the 250th anniversary of ‘the shot heard round the world’ […]
Connect with Massachusetts 250 This April Vacation Week
In the spring of 2025, Massachusetts is commemorating several important events that led to the American Revolution. From Boston to the Berkshires, there are many unique ways for families to […]
Celebrating Revolutionary Women
History, often told through the eyes of men, is packed with women’s contributions. In honor of Women’s History Month, here are the stories of women whose impacts are still seen […]
Massachusetts students invited to participate in statewide history competition
PLYMOUTH, Mass. Calling all K-12 students in Massachusetts. The governor’s administration is encouraging students to submit history projects as part of a statewide contest. As part of “Massachusetts Revolutionaries: Bold […]
As 250th anniversary of American Revolution nears, here are some links to Framingham
FRAMINGHAM — Given its proximity to Lexington and Concord, it’s no wonder Framingham has connections to the American Revolution. Next month marks the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and […]
