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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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Witness: Hingham in the Age of Revolution

Hingham Heritage Museum Main Street 34, Hingham, Massachusetts, 02043 United States

As the Nation marks 250 years of independence, Witness: Hingham in the Age of Revolution explores how one New England town experienced the ideas, contradictions, and upheavals of the American […]

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The Continental Arsenal at Springfield Exhibit

Springfield Armory National Historic Site One Armory Square, Springfield, , 01105 United States

Established by General George Washington and General Henry Knox in 1777, the Continental Arsenal at Springfield was a critical part of the supply network for the fledgling Continental Army. The […]

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First Day Hike at Blackstone River Greenway Visitor Center

Blackstone River Greenway Visitor Center Paul Clancy Way 3, Worcester, Massachusetts, 01607 United States

Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and it is also where the First Day Hikes started. On New Years Day in 1992, 380 people gathered at Blue Hills Reservation […]

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DCR First Day Hike at Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park

Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park Oak Street, Douglas, Massachusetts, 01516 United States

Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and it is also where the First Day Hikes started. On New Years Day in 1992, 380 people gathered at Blue Hills Reservation […]

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DCR First Day Hike at South Cape Beach State Reservation

DCR South Cape Beach State Reservation Great Oak Road 668, Mashpee, Massachusetts, 02649 United States

Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and it is also where the First Day Hikes started. On New Years Day in 1992, 380 people gathered at Blue Hills Reservation […]

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DCR First Day Hike at Wachusett Reservoir

DCR Wachusett Reservoir Temple Street 168, West Boylston, Massachusetts, 01583 United States

Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and it is also where the First Day Hikes started. On New Years Day in 1992, 380 people gathered at Blue Hill Reservation […]

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DCR First Day Hike at Breakheart Reservation

DCR Breakheart Reservation Forest Street 177, Lynn, Massachusetts, 01905 United States

Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and it is also where the First Day Hikes started. On New Years Day in 1992, 380 people gathered at Blue Hills Reservation […]

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DCR First Day Hike at Harold Parker State Forest

DCR Harold Parker State Forest Middleton Road 700, North Andover, Massachusetts, 01845 United States

Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and it is also where the First Day Hikes started. On New Years Day in 1992, 380 people gathered at Blue Hills Reservation […]

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DCR First Day Hike at Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest

DCR Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest West Hawley Road 466, Plainfield, Massachusetts, 01070 United States

Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and it is also where the First Day Hikes started. On New Years Day in 1992, 380 people gathered at Blue Hills Reservation […]

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DCR First Day Hike at Halibut Point State Park

DCR Halibut Point State Park Gott Avenue 4, Rockport, Massachusetts, 01966 United States

Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and it is also where the First Day Hikes started. On New Years Day in 1992, 380 people gathered at Blue Hills Reservation […]

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DCR First Day Hike at Willard Brook State Forest

DCR Willard Brook State Forest Townsend Road 59, Ashby, Massachusetts, 01431 United States

Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and it is also where the First Day Hikes started. On New Years Day in 1992, 380 people gathered at Blue Hills Reservation […]

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DCR First Day Hike at Chester-Blandford State Forest

DCR Chester-Blandford State Forest U.S. 20 631, Chester, Massachusetts, 01011 United States

Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and it is also where the First Day Hikes started. On New Years Day in 1992, 380 people gathered at Blue Hills Reservation […]

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DCR First Day Hike at Walden Pond Reservation

DCR Walden Pond Reservation Walden Street 915, Concord, Massachusetts, 01742 United States

Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and it is also where the First Day Hikes started. On New Years Day in 1992, 380 people gathered at Blue Hills Reservation […]

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DCR First Day Hike at Blue Hills Reservation

DCR Blue Hills Reservation Hillside Street 840, Milton, Massachusetts, 02186 United States

Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and it is also where the First Day Hikes started. On New Years Day in 1992, 380 people gathered at Blue Hills Reservation […]

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The 250th First Flag Raising on Prospect Hill

Prospect Hill Park 68 Munroe Street, Somerville, MA, 02143 United States +1 more

On, January 1, 1776, George Washington ordered the raising of the "Grand Union Flag" over Prospect Hill. The First Flag symbolized both the defiance and resolve of the Continental Army […]

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DCR First Day Hike at Douglas State Forest

DCR Douglas State Forest Wallum Lake Road 107, Douglas, Massachusetts, 01516 United States

Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and it is also where the First Day Hikes started. On New Years Day in 1992, 380 people gathered at Blue Hills Reservation […]

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DCR First Day Hike at Great Falls Discovery Center

DCR Great Falls Discovery Center Avenue A 2, Montague, Massachusetts, 01376 United States

Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and it is also where the First Day Hikes started. On New Years Day in 1992, 380 people gathered at Blue Hills Reservation […]

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DCR First Day Hike at Mount Greylock State Reservation

DCR Mount Greylock State Reservation Rockwell Road 30, Lanesborough, Massachusetts, 01237 United States

Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and it is also where the First Day Hikes started. On New Years Day in 1992, 380 people gathered at Blue Hills Reservation […]

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DCR First Day Hike at Mount Tom Reservation

DCR Mount Tom Reservation Reservation Road 125, Holyoke, Massachusetts, 01040 United States

Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and it is also where the First Day Hikes started. On New Years Day in 1992, 380 people gathered at Blue Hills Reservation […]

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