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A Revolutionary Tavern Night: Newburyport Toasts, Tunes, and Tales!

Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA, United States

Songs, stories, theatrics, and an epic "crankie" panorama bring Newburyport’s Revolutionary taverns to life. Come raise a glass with us! At the end of a landmark privateering symposium, what is there left to do but repair to the tavern? In Revolutionary Newburyport, taverns were more than places to drink. They were the town’s patriot headquarters, […]

$25 – $45

Revolutionary Newton

Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Avenue, Newton, United States

Historic Newton celebrates the 250th anniversary of the founding of America! Join us on Saturday, March 28th from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM and explore what life was like in the Revolutionary era. Engage with reenactors, drink Patriot and Loyalist tea, do hands-on crafts, participate in a scavenger hunt, and more! You'll be truly immersed […]

Redware and the Revolution!

Smith Barn 38 Felton St., Peabody, MA, United States

Family day to celebrate local pottery history: Redware pottery demonstration, author talk, pinch pot activity, and tour of the museum’s collections! Peabody was at the heart of the Colonial red earthenware industry roughly between 1770-1850. Potters from around New England used to come here to train and to source the high quality clay from the […]

$5

Patriots’ Day Pancake Breakfast at the Church of Our Redeemer

The Church of Our Redeemer 6 Meriam Street, Lexington, United States

To celebrate Patriots’ Day, the Church of Our Redeemer, 6 Meriam Street, Lexington, MA, will host its annual Patriots’ Day Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, April 18 from 6:00 to 10:00 AM in the parish hall. We are located just past the bike path, across from the Lexington Visitor Center. A complete breakfast including pancakes & […]

$10.00

2026 American Stories, American Lives Gala

Boston Harbor Hotel Rowes Wharf 70, Boston, MA, United States

Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution, the Signing of Declaration of Independence, and 250 Years of American History! The American Stories, American Lives Gala celebrates the work of American Ancestors and the contributions of those in the fields of genealogy and history. Our headquarters houses world-class spaces and resources dedicated to advancing family […]

Remember the Ladies: “Liberty & Legacy” America 250 – Breakfast & Goat Social

Goats To Go 201 Pond St Georgetown, MA 01933 Pond Street 201, Georgetown, Massachusetts, United States

Join us at Goats To Go farm in Georgetown , MA for a morning of history, community, and adorable goats! This is a fundraiser and all ticket sales will be going to the Georgetown Historical Society. Start your morning with a Goat Social + Breakfast Charcuterie Board, enjoying delicious bites while meeting our playful goats. […]

$3 – $35

Sudbury Witness House Tour

Sudbury History Center and Museum Old Sudbury Road 288, Sudbury, Massachusetts, United States

In celebration of America250, the Sudbury Historical Society (SHS) will proudly present the Sudbury Witness House Tour on Saturday, May 2nd! Experience some of the oldest homes in Sudbury that witnessed 1776: the momentous year of the ratification of the United States Declaration of Independence and one that recalls the town spirit in Sudbury through […]

$40 – $50

250 Years: Music of America – Greater New Bedford Choral Society spring concert on Sunday, May 3rd at 3:30 pm

Grace Episcopal Church School Street 133, New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

Join GNBCS for a glorious afternoon of American music in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! This year’s spring concert at the beautiful Grace Episcopal Church will include classical selections such as Randall Thompson’s “Frostiana” and Aaron Copland’s “Simple Gifts,” spirituals and Americana songs such as “Down in […]

$20 – $30

The Spirit of Brimfield – 250 Years of Freedom

Brimfield Town Common and Brimfield Winery Main Street 20, Brimfield, Massachusetts, United States

On Saturday, June 13, 2026, in conjunction with Brimfield Old Home Day, our community will gather, and all are welcome to celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary of our freedom and liberty. Hundreds of Brimfield and area residents answered the voluntary call to duty from 1775 and throughout the Revolutionary War. They will be recognized by […]

Boston Pops Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular

DCR Hatch Shell, Charles River Esplanade 47 David G Mugar Way, Boston, MA, United States

Celebrate July 4th with the Boston Pops and maestro Keith Lockhart and special guest stars. 2026 marks the 51st year of the Fireworks Spectacular and Lockhart’s 30th anniversary as Pops conductor. This event is free and open to the public.

Free

Boston Tea Party Special Anniversary Walking Tour

Boston Common 139 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, United States

Join Hub Town Tours for a special commemoration of the Boston Tea Party that took place on Dec 16, 1773! We'll travel the Freedom Trail in Downtown Boston and the North End and share the gripping story of a small colonial town careening toward war with the British Empire. Along the way, your historian guide […]

$39.00
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