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DCR First Day Hike at Blue Hills Reservation

DCR Blue Hills Reservation Hillside Street 840, Milton, Massachusetts, 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 […]

Free

The 250th First Flag Raising on Prospect Hill

Prospect Hill Park 68 Munroe Street, Somerville, MA, 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 […]

Free

DCR First Day Hike at Douglas State Forest

DCR Douglas State Forest Wallum Lake Road 107, Douglas, Massachusetts, 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 […]

Free

DCR First Day Hike at Great Falls Discovery Center

DCR Great Falls Discovery Center Avenue A 2, Montague, Massachusetts, 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 […]

Free

DCR First Day Hike at Mount Greylock State Reservation

DCR Mount Greylock State Reservation Rockwell Road 30, Lanesborough, Massachusetts, 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 […]

Free

DCR First Day Hike at Mount Tom Reservation

DCR Mount Tom Reservation Reservation Road 125, Holyoke, Massachusetts, 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 […]

Free
Event Series Knox Trail 250

Knox Trail 250 – Worcester

On July 4, 2026 our nation will celebrate the semiquincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Leading up to this historic birthday Revolution 250 was created. In […]

KNOX 25OTH CANNON SALUTE AND BONFIRE CELEBRATION

Blandford Fairgrounds 10 North Street, Blandford, United States

Sunday, January 11 from 3:30-5PM at the Blandford Fairgrounds (10 North Street, Blandford) — FREE EVENT INCLUDING DONUTS, HOT CHOCOLATE & CIDER — Experience a pivotal moment in Blandford’s history! […]

Free
Event Series Knox Trail 250

Knox Trail 250

On July 4, 2026 our nation will celebrate the semiquincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Leading up to this historic birthday Revolution 250 was created. In […]

Songs of the Revolution with Diane Taraz at Reading Public Library

Reading Public Library Middlesex Avenue 64, Reading, Massachusetts, United States

Enjoy songs of the American Revolution with accomplished singer and dulcimer musician Diane Taraz, as she shares historic music that became the rhythmic heartbeat of 1776. Diane presents songs that […]

Free

God’s Miraculous Hand in the Battle of Cowpens and the Revolutionary War

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

American 250 Lecture Series, In Person and Livestreamed February 7, 2026, 3:30 pm Performing Arts Center, Brewster Presented by Stephen McDowell, President of Providence Foundation Join us for a year-long […]

FREE

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 […]

$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 […]

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 […]

$5

Patriotic PEEPS Diorama Contest

Hamilton-Wenham Public Library 14 Union Street, South Hamilton, United States

Diorama Drop-Off: April 10-18 Public Voting: April 21 - May 9 Create a patriotic PEEPS scene in celebration of the Revolutionary Library Crawl and the 250th anniversary of the signing […]

Free

Open House and 50th Anniversary Celebration

Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA, United States

Please join us for an open house marking the end of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library’s 50th anniversary celebration! Visit exhibitions that examine the museum’s collection over the […]

Free

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 […]

$10.00

South Shore History Symposium: The Revolution, Independence, and the South Shore

The Spire Center for the Performing Arts Court Street 25 1/2, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Presented by the “Backroads of the South Shore,” a consortium of 20 non-profit organizations operating in 12 towns from Weymouth to Plymouth, this year’s South Shore History Symposium will once […]

$20

Menotomy Beer Hall

Arlington Town Hall 730 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

Celebrate Patriots’ Day weekend at an indoor beer hall at Arlington Town Hall, featuring craft beer from Arlington Brewing Company. This family-friendly event will include live music, games, and arts […]

Dedication of Agawam’s Liberty Tree

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

Inspired by, and in remembrance of Boston’s original Liberty Tree – and those found throughout the colonies in the years leading up to, and during, the war for independence – […]

Free

Revolutionary Library Crawl

Hamilton-Wenham Public Library 14 Union Street, South Hamilton, United States

Get ready for the Revolutionary Library Crawl! Beginning April 21st, visit ten libraries throughout Northeastern MA as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of The American Revolution. Visit an information desk […]

Free

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 […]

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 […]

$40 – $50

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 […]

MA250 Film Screening: 1776 at the Adams Theater

The Adams Theater, Adams, MA Park Street 27, Adams, MA, United States

Our nation's fathers harmonize their way through the founding of America in this musical adapted from a popular Broadway show. Representatives from the 13 colonies gather in Philadelphia with the […]

Free

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 […]

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 […]

$39.00