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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 colorful banners and an audio tour commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in Arlington, MA. Organized by ArtsArlington, the banners portray the landscape […]

Free

April School Vacation Week at the Concord Museum

Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA, 01742 United States

Join a conversation with Martha Washington, a silversmith demonstration, and a program with sailors from the USS Constitution. Monday, April 21 from 10:00 – 11:00 am: A Personal Conversation in Mrs. Washington’s Bedchamber Free with Museum Admission. Members Visit Free. Seating is limited and available on a first-come basis. Step back to 1784 and spend […]

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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 commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution and the critical role of Arlington (formerly the Village of Menotomy) on its very first day of […]

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 “the shot heard round the world” with an ambitious outdoor/indoor public and gallery art exhibition, Weaving an Address, curated by artist Marla McLeod. For the […]

Free

School Vacation Week: Celebrating 250 Years of the American Revolution

Historic Beverly 117 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, 01915 United States

Revolutionary War Game Day! Join us as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War! Explore the Historic Beverly galleries, showcasing fascinating artifacts from the Revolution. Each gallery will also feature “Make and Take” stations with engaging activities inspired by the pastimes of militia members during their wartime encampments. Visit the Cabot House to […]

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Childrens’ Reenactment of the Battle of Lexington

The Depot 13 Depot Square, Lexington, , 02420 United States

Calling all aspiring young Patriots and Redcoats! Lexington Historical Society, in partnership with the Lexington Minute Men and His Majesty's 10th Regiment of Foot, welcome all willing participants for an interactive reenactment of the Battle of Lexington! Participants will be trained by members of the Lexington Minute Men or His Majesty's 10th Regiment of Foot […]

$10

Childrens’ Reenactment of the Battle of Lexington

The Depot 13 Depot Square, Lexington, , 02420 United States

Calling all aspiring young Patriots and Redcoats! Lexington Historical Society, in partnership with the Lexington Minute Men and His Majesty's 10th Regiment of Foot, welcome all willing participants for an interactive reenactment of the Battle of Lexington! Participants will be trained by members of the Lexington Minute Men or His Majesty's 10th Regiment of Foot […]

$10

Facing Colonel Alexander Leslie

Tapley Memorial Hall 13 Page Street, Danvers, MA, 01923 United States

How, why & where the first land battle of the American Revolution could have happened at Salem’s North Bridge in February 1775 instead of in Lexington and at Concord’s North Bridge on April 19th. Less than two months before April 19th in 1775, the American Revolution’s first land battle could have taken place in Marblehead […]

Free

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