Join us for a special USS Lexington Ceremony commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington, the historic clash that ignited the American Revolution. On the morning of April 19, 1775, colonial militia and British Regulars exchanged the “shot heard ’round the world” on Lexington Green, marking the very beginning of America’s fight for […]
All are invited to the Battle Green on Friday evening, April 18th to honor those who perished in the Battle of Lexington 250 years ago. This brief commemoration will be part of the annual Good Friday Procession which will commence from St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 17 Meriam Street at approximately 8:15 p.m. The eight […]
Make plans to join us at 14 Beacon to celebrate the opening of our new in-person exhibition, "Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts." The evening will feature an opportunity to visit the exhibition and curator’s comments from New England’s Hidden Histories Project Director and "Sacred Rebellion" curator, Dr. Tricia Peone. By the time the American […]
Join Hub Town Tours for a special celebration of Abigail Adams's 1776 letter to John Adams, imploring the Continental Congress to include protections for women's rights as they created a new nation. We will explore the captivating stories of Bostonians that followed in the footsteps of Revolutionary women like Abigail Adams and Phillis Wheatley, and […]
Arlington 250 Kickoff Party at the Capitol A day of family fun, history, and entertainment in celebration of the American Revolution In honor of Arlington's rich historical significance and its pivotal role in the American Revolution, join us for a day filled with family-friendly activities and entertainment. This festive and free event will take place […]
Groton Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary! Take a walk back in time and discover Groton’s contributions to America’s independence, the battles in Concord, MA, and Boston’s Bunker Hill. Program Schedule 1 p.m. Minutemen with Fife & Drum Gather on the Minuteman Common, Groton Center 2 p.m. Joshua Vollmar Lecture at Lawrence Academy (Richardson-Mees Performing Arts Center) […]
What better way to honor the generation of 1775 than to enjoy the ales and ciders many of them drank to drown out the latest outrages from Great Britain? Brandeis Professor Dan Breen will deliver a captivating lecture on New England's tavern culture and its relevance to the Revolution. Discover how long-gone or remarkably remaining […]
Join us for Woburn’s Historic Battle Road Celebration! This special event will honor the courage and legacy of Woburn’s Minutemen, who played a crucial role in the Battle of Lexington and Concord. We will unveil a new monument along Battle Road to commemorate Woburn’s important contributions to the Revolutionary War. Stay tuned for more details […]
Join the Bedford Minuteman Company and Minuteman Companies from the area as they converge on Willson Park in Bedford to commemorate the spirit and courage of the patriots who sparked the American Revolution. Pole Capping Day is considered the start of the Patriots Day celebration in the region. The Liberty Pole Capping and Raising is […]
Join us as we commemorate Woburn’s rich Revolutionary War history with the unveiling of the new Battle Road Memorial Area! This special event will honor the brave men of Woburn who marched on April 19, 1775, with a brand-new monument, interpretive signage, and a dedicated space for reflection. Event Highlights: – Monument Dedication – Honoring […]
The Museum of Our National Heritage opened on April 20, 1975. The museum, now known as the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, was a Bicentennial gift to the nation from the Scottish Rite Freemasons of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. Join us on Sunday, April 13, 2025, to kick off the museum's 50th anniversary celebration! […]
This special event will open the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library's newest gallery exhibition, “Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington." This exhibition explores how ordinary Lexingtonians protested for their rights and helped fuel the movement for American independence, as well as how the choices made at Lexington in 1775 became an important […]
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the “two if by sea” lantern signal, Lanterns & Luminaries 2025 will be a unique event filled with commemoration, inspiration, and celebration. Filmmaker Ken Burns will accept the Third Lantern Award, which is presented annually to an individual who embodies the values symbolized in Old North Church’s iconic […]
Join the Acton 250 Committee for this 21+ after-hours event celebrating the Acton Minutemen! We will be featuring the Acton 250 Isaac Davis Brown Ale from Dirigible Brewing, food and more! FREE ADMISSION! Acton 250 Merchandise will also be available for purchase. Sponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank with support from the Discovery Museum. For more […]
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 documentarian Ken Burns will visit Lexington and Concord on April 17 to discuss his new film, “The American Revolution,” timed to the start of the […]
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, band, and choir, together with elementary and middle school musicians will lead the crowd sing-along outside Cary Hall, at 6pm. Come earlier to watch flash […]
Awards Ceremony and Kickoff for VO250 Program. Awards Ceremony in place of the usual Saturday morning, typically held on the Battle Green.
Join Paul Revere House staff people as they review the story of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride on the 250th anniversary of his now famous adventure. Learn new angles to the story that you may have never learned in school and discover how the humble silversmith became famous long after his death at the venerable age […]
On the evening of April 18, 1775, Paul Revere was summoned and given the task of riding on horseback from Charlestown to Lexington, approx. 12.5 miles, to inform two leaders of the Sons of Liberty, John Hancock and Samuel Adams who were staying in Lexington, with the news that British soldiers stationed in Boston were […]
Lexington was preparing for battle long before British soldiers arrived on April 19th, 1775. The day before, Paul Revere and William Dawes, fellow Sons of Liberty, rode hard from Boston, arriving in town just before midnight. Their destination: the home of Reverend Jonas Clarke, cousin to patriot leader John Hancock. Their mission: To warn John […]
Located in the heart of Lexington Center, il Casale Lexington will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington with a carbo-loading menu ahead of the 111th Patriots' Day 5-mile road, revolutionary-inspired specialty cocktails, a themed live jazz brunch, and extended hours to accommodate the influx of visitors. Additional details below: Carbo Loading […]
Lexington History Museums is open on a special schedule for April 19! We will be open early to accommodate visitors in town for the big reenactment, and will be closing early to coincide with the afternoon parade. Please see exact hours below. Buckman Tavern: Walk-through tours 6 a.m. - 8 a.m. Regular audio tours with […]
250th Block Party Timeline All DAY EVENTS 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Turnpike. Community Day at the Concord Museum, enjoy free admission to the Museum to see the original lantern from Paul Revere’s midnight ride and the new special exhibition “Whose Revolution.” Family drop-in activities. Free. 11:00 AM – 7:45 PM […]
Join fellow history lovers for a pre-dawn journey to the 250th-anniversary reenactment of the "shot heard `round the world" - the battles of Concord & Lexington! Following the 6 a.m. reenactment (the actual time these events occurred in 1775), enjoy a hearty breakfast on historic Lexington Green. Options include a plated breakfast at the iconic […]
The Lexington Minute Men will conduct the 250th Anniversary Reenactment of the Civilian Evacuation of the Battle of Lexington and the Battle of Lexington on the Lexington Battle Green on Saturday, April 19, 2025. According to the Lexington History Museums, on the night of April 18, 1775, over 700 British soldiers were sent from Boston […]
Located in the heart of Lexington Center, il Casale Lexington will be offering its weekly live jazz brunch with Ethan K. Jazz Duo on Sunday, April 20th from 12-2:30pm. The live music will draw from a vast catalog of jazz standards, as well as bossa nova and popular classics from the seventies, which was during […]
This is the ceremony that we normally do after the reenactment is over. We will lay a wreath at the grave of the British Soldier as well as Captain Parker's Memorial along with 2 musket volley's.
Join the Somerville Museum for the Patriots' Day Colonial Fair in Foss Park! Greet Paul Revere on his horse, play colonial-era games, enjoy refreshments, and delicious offerings from food trucks! Admission is free but give us a shout if you're attending; the British might be coming, too!
Hear ye, hear ye! Experience Paul Revere-inspired poems, Arlington’s revolutionary history, and Cyrus Dallin’s 57-year monument battle, brought to life by Arlington locals! This free, family-friendly program will feature live readings of our two favorite Paul Revere themed poems – one by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and the other by Cyrus Dallin himself. Learn about the […]
On April 19th, 1775, Lexington’s town common made history as the site of the first shot of the Revolutionary War. From that war, a new country was born. Now, 250 years later, we welcome a group of aspiring Americans to this historic ground as they are formally naturalized as American citizens and become a part […]
Join us for a guided tour of little-known local Revolutionary sites in and around Somerville! Visit two historic towers and see the entire Boston basin as General Washington did. You'll have the chance to connect with Redcoats, generals, prisoners, and former forts of our town, learning their stories from local experts. Tours run April 25-27 […]
Join us for a guided tour of little-known local Revolutionary sites in and around Somerville! Visit two historic towers and see the entire Boston basin as General Washington did. You'll have the chance to connect with Redcoats, generals, prisoners, and former forts of our town, learning their stories from local experts. Tours run April 25-27 […]
Join authors Karen Weintraub and Michael Kuchta for a series of free walking tours exploring Cambridge’s legacy of innovation, adaptation, and revolutionary ideas. Based on their book Born in Cambridge: 400 Years of Ideas and Innovators, these tours will uncover the people, places, and events that have shaped the city’s unique role in history. Explore […]
Join us for a special event marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution at the 250th Midnight Ride Celebration. Enjoy an unforgettable night of festive food, entertainment, and dancing as we mark this historic milestone in style and honor Churchill and Janet Franklin. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Museum’s educational programs, helping […]
Join us for a guided tour of little-known local Revolutionary sites in and around Somerville! Visit two historic towers and see the entire Boston basin as General Washington did. You'll have the chance to connect with Redcoats, generals, prisoners, and former forts of our town, learning their stories from local experts. Tours run April 25-27 […]
Did you know? The first published poet in America, Anne Brandstreet, was a Massachusetts resident! To celebrate National Poetry Month join Toni Bee in partnership with Cambridge Arts for Poets In The Garden with author Ekua Holmes at the Longfellow House-Washington Headquarters, 105 Brattle St., Cambridge, on Sunday April 27, from 2 to 4 p.m. […]
A new film From Sea to Shining Sea: Katharine Lee Bates and The Story of America the Beautiful will have several screenings on April 27, 2025, from 2pm – 4pm at Falmouth Museums on the Green as part of the “Lyrics and Lanterns” historical event as Falmouth celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution […]
With his tri-cornered hat and puffy shirt, Kevin Driscoll will present the life and times of Paul Revere and help everyone celebrate the Massachusetts 250th Anniversary. Kevin Driscoll is a Massachusetts Certified Teacher with decades of teaching experience. His Paul Revere performance is in full compliance with the goals of the Massachusetts History and Social […]
© 2025 Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism
