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 […]
Lighting the Revolution: Massachusetts and the Great Bonfire of 1776
In the summer of 1776, as the American colonies moved toward independence, celebrations erupted across Massachusetts. Among the most dramatic was what became known as the “Great Bonfire of 1776,” […]
How to Celebrate Patriots’ Day Weekend 2026
Patriots’ Day in Massachusetts is always exceptional. In 2026, during the celebration of America 250, the weekend will be packed with activities to transport you back to the dawn of the American Revolution. Get […]
Evacuation Day at 250: The Moment Boston Changed the Course of the Revolution
For many in Massachusetts, March 17 evokes more than just St. Patrick’s Day. It is Evacuation Day, a holiday that commemorates a pivotal moment in early American history, when British […]
Revolutionary Women: Massachusetts Pioneers Who Shaped Industry, Culture, and the Nation
Massachusetts has always been a place where new ideas take root and bold leadership changes the course of history. Across every region of the state, from Boston to the Berkshires, […]
She Was There: Honoring the Black Women Who Helped Build Revolutionary Massachusetts
Photo credit: A statue of Elizabeth Freeman courtesy of The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture Black History Month invites us to look beyond familiar names and […]
Revolutionary Romance: How Massachusetts Created the Modern Valentine’s Day Card
Photo credit: Valentine, Esther Howland, The Metropolitan Museum of Art Massachusetts is a place built on firsts. The first public park. The first public library. The first subway system. The first […]
The Concord Colonial Inn, A Witness to Revolution
The Concord Colonial Inn has stood at the heart of Concord, Massachusetts since 1716, long before the first shots of the American Revolution echoed across the town green. Known during […]
Deborah Sampson and the Courage to Serve
Deborah Sampson’s Revolutionary War service challenges nearly every assumption about who fought for American independence. Born in 1760 in Plympton, Massachusetts, Sampson grew up in poverty and worked as an […]
The Knox Cannon March: A December Journey That Changed the War
In early December 1775, as deep winter began settling over New England, a young bookseller-turned-artilleryman set out on one of the most daring logistical missions in American history.
