Housing History: Massachusetts Revolutionary War-Era Homes Open to the Public
As Massachusetts commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities is proud to highlight the many historic homes across the Commonwealth that […]
June 16, 2025 – Frederick Douglass in opera, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, and the Battle of Bunker Hill at 250
About The Episode Frederick Douglass had a life that could be described as operatic. The late composer Ulysses Kay, in his last major work, saw that it was. The Boston […]
The First to Celebrate: Massachusetts and the Origins of July 4th
Massachusetts has always played a special role in America’s story, both for the pivotal events that happened here, and for how its people chose to honor and remember them. In […]
Newburyport’s Road to Revolution is a Series of Lectures Supported by MA250 Grant.
Latest Lectures
Coverage of the Battle of Chelsea Creek and Grape Island Events
Battle of Chelsea Creek Grape Island
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 […]
Patriot’s Day Weekend, April 18-21, 2025
MOTT 250 Coverage 2024 – 2026 Date Outlet Article Link 4/25/25 The Boston Globe ‘Not everyone was Paul Revere’: Mass. historians reimagine America’s founding tale https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/25/metro/boston-america-250th-inclusivity-revolutionary-war-history/ 4/24/25 The Somerville Times […]
