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Across the State of Massachusetts, communities and institutions are celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with events, exhibits, special tours, programs, festivals, performances, and much more. Bookmark this page to join events and celebrations statewide.

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“People, Plants & Revolution” Public Art Banners and Audio Tour

Town of Arlington, MA Massachusetts Avenue 730, Arlington, Massachusetts, 02476 United States

April 4 to May 31, 2025 Public Art: Commemorative Banners and Audio Tour Arlington Center, outside along Mass Avenue People, Plants & Revolution is the theme for a series of […]

Free

Arlington Restaurant Week

Arlington Restaurant Week Sunday, April 12-Monday, April 21 Arlington’s diverse cuisine, representing all corners of the world, will be on display during Arlington Restaurant Week. Running from Sunday, April 12 […]

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Untold Stories: Public Art Commemorating Arlington 250

13 Forest Gallery Massachusetts Avenue 167a, Arlington, Massachusetts, 02474 United States

On view April 5 – May 23, this 13Forest Gallery exhibition spotlights three major public art projects commissioned by Arts Arlington and planned by Public Art Curator Cecily Miller to […]

Free

Concord250: Weaving an Address

The Umbrella Arts Center Stow Street 40, Concord, Massachusetts, 01742 United States

Exhibition: April 14 - June 14, 2025 Opening Reception April 14, 6 p.m. The Umbrella Arts Center in historic Concord Center will commemorate the semiquincentennial of the American Revolution and […]

Free

Ken Burns | The American Revolution

Battin Hall, Cary Memorial Building 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, , 02420 United States

https://lex250.org/filmmaker-ken-burns-to-share-early-look-at-his-new-documentary-the-american-revolution-in-lexington-and-concord/ Filmmaker Ken Burns to Share Early Look at His New Documentary “The American Revolution” in Lexington and Concord The Lex250 Commission and the Concord250 Executive Committee today announced that […]

Free

♫♬ Paul Revere & Friends™

509 Great Road, Stow, MA 01775 Great Road 509, Stow, Massachusetts, 01775 United States

Paul Revere is coming to the Stow Recreation Center... no, not really.  Kevin Driscoll and his ventriloquist puppets become ♫♬ Paul Revere & Friends™ for the 1:00 PM 4/17/25 family […]

Free

♫♬ Paul Revere & Friends™

Stow Council On Aging Great Road 509, Stow, Massachusetts, 01775 United States

Musical Ventriloquist Kevin Driscoll (aka Paul Revere) is a Massachusetts Certified Teacher with decades of teaching experience. The Paul Revere & Friends™ INTERACTIVE performance is in full compliance with the […]

Free

Patriots’ Day Community Sing-along and Flash Mob Performances

Depot Square Depot Square, Lexington, Massachusetts, 02420 United States

Come join this fun Lex250 community sing-along of our very own Lexington Patriots’ Day song, to the tune of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy! Musicians from our Lexington High School orchestra, […]

Free

Reading Frederick Douglass Together at the Norton Public Library

Norton Public Library East Main Street 68, Norton, Massachusetts, 02766 United States

Frederick Douglass - who was born into slavery in Maryland's tobacco fields and liberated himself at the age of 20 - was a legendary Massachusetts resident. We're celebrating the famous […]

Governor Bellingham Cary House Museum Open House and Historical Talk

Governor Bellingham-Cary House Museum 34 Parker St, Chelsea, MA, 02150 United States

Chelsea artist Max Pro explores personal and cultural ties between Chelsea and the Caribbean in a compelling presentation on the history of Cuba. The Cary family, whose historic home serves […]

Free Entry

Eve of the American Revolution, April 1775: What were they thinking?

Goodnow Library Concord Road 21, Sudbury, Massachusetts, 01776 United States

Continuing our celebration of Patriot's Week, join Goodnow Library and Sudbury250 for an in-person event, interactive event as we dive into what the last few hours would have looked like […]

Free

Awards Ceremony (VO250)

Battin Hall, Cary Memorial Building 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, , 02420 United States

Awards Ceremony and Kickoff for VO250 Program. Awards Ceremony in place of the usual Saturday morning, typically held on the Battle Green.

Concord250: One-Day Choir with Kenter Davies at the Armory

Concord Armory Everett Street 91, Concord, Massachusetts, 01742 United States

Join friends and neighbors in this one of a kind collective choral event! Led and arranged by beloved NYC music leader Kenter Davies (who grew up in Sudbury!), we’ll explore […]

Patriot Vigil (Minute Man NHP)

Minute Man National Historical Park 74 Liberty Street, Concord, MA, 01742 United States

As darkness descends upon the North Bridge battlefield we invite you to come and reflect on the events of April 19, 1775 and the meaning of liberty. The evening ceremony […]

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