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 […]
Newburyport’s Road to Revolution is a Series of Lectures Supported by MA250 Grant.
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
250 years later, Paul Revere will ride again
On Friday, April 18, as night falls over Boston, Paul Revere will once again race through the city streets to alert colonists of the approaching British troops. Two and a […]
From Revolution to Revolutionary: Boston 250 Kickoff and 250th Anniversary of Paul Revere’s Ride
Join Mayor Michelle Wu as we launch Boston 250, an initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in Boston. The full slate of events will run 5:30 – 9:00 pm across the […]
