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Voices of a Revolution

Old Sturbridge Village 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Sturbridge, MA, United States

Visitors will step into a rural Massachusetts community and meet six Revolutionary-era residents—a printer, housemaid, lawyer, shopkeeper, tavern keeper, and farmer’s wife—each navigating the growing conflict in their own way. To make the experience even more immersive, guests will have an opportunity to learn about a specific person and build their own character, allowing them […]

Included with general daytime admission or membership.
Event Series Chara Percussion Ensemble in Concert: Voices of America

Chara Percussion Ensemble in Concert: Voices of America

Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center Southern Eagle Cartway 95, Brewster, Massachusetts, United States

Be amazed by the beauty and energy of Chara Percussion as they present stunning arrangements of American classics: Simple Gifts and Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland Amazing Grace by John Newton Wade in the Water, an African American Spiritual Rhapsody in Blue by Gershwin and America by Bernstein. Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org (Free for Students […]

$30 – $35
Event Series Chara Percussion Ensemble in Concert: Voices of America

Chara Percussion Ensemble in Concert: Voices of America

Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center Southern Eagle Cartway 95, Brewster, Massachusetts, United States

Be amazed by the beauty and energy of Chara Percussion as they present stunning arrangements of American classics: Simple Gifts and Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland Amazing Grace by John Newton Wade in the Water, an African American Spiritual Rhapsody in Blue by Gershwin and America by Bernstein. Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org (Free for Students […]

$30 – $35

Semi-quincentennial Celebration and Open House at Wilder Homestead

Wilder Homestead Ashfield Road 129, Buckland, Massachusetts, United States

Take part in this once-in-a-lifetime celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! Bring a picnic, hear the declaration as proclaimed 250 years ago. Have a cold ice cream treat, learn a new game and make history by signing Buckland’s Declaration. Barn and Wilder Homestead House will be open for viewing. Guided Tour of […]

God of Our Fathers: Mighty Miracles of the American Revolution

Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center Southern Eagle Cartway 95, Brewster, Massachusetts, United States

America 250 Series, In Person & Livestreamed July 26 at 3:30 pm at the Performing Arts Center, Brewster George Washington and the Battle of Monongahela, Presented by William Federer Join us for a year-long a series of monthly lectures celebrating God's miraculous acts during our nation’s fight for Independence. The Battle of the Monongahela in […]

FREE admission for all!

The American Revolution on Cape Cod & the Islands

Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center Southern Eagle Cartway 95, Brewster, Massachusetts, United States

July 29, 2026, 3:00 PM Performing Arts Center, Brewster, MA Historian David Martin reveals the untold stories of the American Revolution on Cape Cod and the Islands—from privateers and shipwrecks to divided loyalties and the local heroes who shaped history. About the Book: Created for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, this new illustrated […]

FREE admission for all!

The Noble Train Arrives

Thomas Smith House North West Street 251, Agawam, Massachusetts, United States

During the winter of 1775-76, Henry Knox’s “Noble Train of Artillery” passed through several nearby towns en route from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston. There, the 59-pieces of captured British ordinance, hauled 300 miles over frozen rivers and snow-covered mountains by oxen and horse, played a crucial role in forcing the British evacuation of the city […]

Free

Of Thee I Sing: A Musical Tour of American History

Hawley Meeting House East Hawley Road 332, Hawley, MA, United States

Join soprano Tinky Weisblat, composer/pianist Jerry Noble, and friends for a reading of the Declaration of Independence, followed by a brief history of the United States through song. Highlights will include major wars; the best-known campaign song of all time, “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too”; African-American Spirituals; the temperance movement; the Great Depression; and much more. […]

The Historic Meetinghouse: The hidden history of Roxbury’s Meetinghouse

Roxbury's Meetinghouse 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA, United States

Rating: Easy, walking tour stays inside building and close surrounding area The First Church in Roxbury is a Boston landmark and is the oldest surviving wood-frame church in Boston. Built in 1832, it is the fifth building on the site. The original Meetinghouse was featured prominently during the Revolutionary War--serving as a military depot and […]

Free

Upton Historical Society to Host Declaration of Independence Commemoration Program

Upton Community Center 9 Milford St, Upton, Upton, United States

The Upton Historical Society will present a special program celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on Thursday April 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the Upton Community Center (9 Milford St Upton). Titled “Declaration of Independence,” the program will feature a unique local perspective led by students from the History […]

Free
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