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Songs of Liberty

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

A 25-minute live performance explores how music carried revolutionary ideas through taverns, homes, and meetinghouses across New England—often faster and with greater impact than the written word. A cast of […]

Included with general daytime admission or membership.

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. […]

Included with general daytime admission or membership.

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 […]

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 […]

FREE admission for all!

Conservation Takes Flight

Stone Zoo Pond Street 149, Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States

Join Stone Zoo in Stoneham for an inspiring evening celebrating the remarkable comeback of the bald eagle in the Northeast, featuring guest speakers, light refreshments, and the opportunity to meet […]

$40

The Life and Times of Paul Revere

Hazen Memorial Library 3 Keady Way, Shirley, MA, United States

Join Kevin Driscoll as he portrays Paul Revere in honor of America’s 250th Birthday. This program is funded by the Shirley Cultural Council.

Free

Step Into the Revolution: A Colonial Dance Night for Everyone

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Ever wondered what people did for fun in 1776? Come find out — on your feet! The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum welcomes you to a free, beginner-friendly […]

Free

Amesbury National Night Out

Heritage Park Water Street 27, Amesbury, MA, United States

Amesbury National Night Out – America 250 Community Celebration Join the Amesbury community for a special America 250 celebration during Amesbury National Night Out, a family-friendly community block party and […]

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 […]

8th Annual Art of Brewing Festival

Norman Rockwell Museum Glendale Road 9, Stockbridge, Massachusetts, United States

Each ticket buyer receives unlimited samples and a commemorative tasting glass. Returning for its 8th year, the annual Art of Brewing Festival offers guests a chance to sample the best […]

$20 – $45

Summer, Sounds & Sparks

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

This August for one night only, join us for a dazzling display of colorful fireworks during Summer, Sounds & Sparks, an all-new evening event in celebration of America's 250th Birthday. […]

$10 – $25

Event Series Vineyard Preservation Trust Walking Tour: Independence on Foot

Vineyard Preservation Trust Walking Tour: Independence on Foot

Vincent House Main Street 99, Edgartown, Massachusetts, United States

Meet historian Norah Van Riper in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, for Independence on Foot, a spirited walking tour exploring Martha’s Vineyard’s revolutionary past. Beginning at the Vincent House Museum, this 90-minute […]

32nd Cambridge Carnival International and Pan in the Park Panorama Showcase

University Park at MIT, Central Square Sidney Street 38, Cambridge, MA, United States

This year's Carnival theme has carried over from 2025 with the theme, The Cultural Revolution Starts Here and Never Ends. Cambridge Carnival we will celebrate the revolutionary legacies of Afro-Caribbean […]

Free
Event Series Vineyard Preservation Trust Walking Tour: Independence on Foot

Vineyard Preservation Trust Walking Tour: Independence on Foot

Vincent House Main Street 99, Edgartown, Massachusetts, United States

Meet historian Norah Van Riper in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, for Independence on Foot, a spirited walking tour exploring Martha’s Vineyard’s revolutionary past. Beginning at the Vincent House Museum, this 90-minute […]

32nd Cambridge Carnival International and Pan in the Park Panorama Showcase

University Park at MIT, Central Square Sidney Street 38, Cambridge, MA, United States

This year's Carnival theme has carried over from 2025 with the theme, The Cultural Revolution Starts Here and Never Ends. Cambridge Carnival we will celebrate the revolutionary legacies of Afro-Caribbean […]

Free
Event Series Vineyard Preservation Trust Walking Tour: Independence on Foot

Vineyard Preservation Trust Walking Tour: Independence on Foot

Vincent House Main Street 99, Edgartown, Massachusetts, United States

Meet historian Norah Van Riper in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, for Independence on Foot, a spirited walking tour exploring Martha’s Vineyard’s revolutionary past. Beginning at the Vincent House Museum, this 90-minute […]

The Battle of Dighton

Wood's Farm Somerset Avenue 1326, Dighton, Massachusetts, United States

Join us for fun day of authentic battle re-enactments and encampments in rural Dighton, MA! Witness the re-creations and lifestyles of a 18th century style encampment while touring the camps. […]

Free

Trodding on the Knox Trail – in Celebration of MA250 Anniversary

Swann State Forest Brett Road 165, Monterey, Massachusetts, United States

In Colonial times, the Great Road connected Springfield and Albany. In the winter of 1776, Henry Knox famously led his “Noble Train of Artillery” along this route on its way […]

Free
Event Series Vineyard Preservation Trust Walking Tour: Independence on Foot

Vineyard Preservation Trust Walking Tour: Independence on Foot

Vincent House Main Street 99, Edgartown, Massachusetts, United States

Meet historian Norah Van Riper in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, for Independence on Foot, a spirited walking tour exploring Martha’s Vineyard’s revolutionary past. Beginning at the Vincent House Museum, this 90-minute […]