Spilka Hails New Veteran Trail of over 1200 Monuments and Memorials
Monday, the state launched the Massachusetts Veterans Legacy Trail, a first-of-its-kind project cataloging more than 1,200 war memorials across Massachusetts. Developed as a signature initiative of the Massachusetts 250th Anniversary (MA250) commemoration, […]
Interactive trail highlights Massachusetts’ military history
The Healey-Driscoll Administration has launched the Massachusetts Veterans Legacy Trail, a comprehensive project cataloging over 1,200 war memorials across the state. This initiative, part of the Massachusetts 250th Anniversary commemoration, aims […]
Ben Franklin portrait that inspired $100 bill on view at Concord Museum
The Concord Museum (Concord, MA) presents a new special exhibition, Transformed by Revolution, opening October 3, 2025. While Concord’s role in the start of the American Revolution is widely recognized, less well […]
Mason Lohrei’s Freedom Trail visit from WHDH!
BOSTON (WHDH) – One of the young stars of the Boston Bruins was spotted diving into the city’s history Thursday. Mason Lohrei checked out the Freedom Trail, learning some of […]
No court, no king: Berkshire County’s first shot at revolution
The Great Barrington court closures, or, why the Revolution was definitely not a tea party
Revolutions are not tea parties.
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 […]
