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Concord250: Weaving an Address

The Umbrella Arts Center Stow Street 40, Concord, MA, United States

Exhibition: April 14 - June 14, 2025 Opening Reception April 14, 6 p.m. The Umbrella Arts Center in historic Concord Center will commemorate the semiquincentennial of the American Revolution and “the shot heard round the world” with an ambitious outdoor/indoor public and gallery art exhibition, Weaving an Address, curated by artist Marla McLeod. For the […]

Free

Salem’s Role in the American Revolution

Salem Historical Tours Central Street 8, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) who were the most successful against the British Navy and British military governor General Thomas […]

$6 – $60

Arlington250: Battle of Menotomy 250th Reenactment

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

At 2pm on Sunday, April 20th, the Town of Arlington will be joined by the Menotomy Minuteman and participants from many historical reenactment groups to reenact the Battle of Menotomy. Beginning at Mass Ave and Grove Street in Arlington, this 'running' battle will stretch nearly one mile of Mass Ave, ending at Medford Street. Spectators […]

Daughters of the American Revolution Wreath Laying Ceremony

Revolutionary War Memorial on the Lexington Battle Green 1625 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, United States

Join the Lexington Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and members of the Lexington Minutemen Company at a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Revolutionary War Memorial on the Battle Green which honors the 8 lives lost in the Battle of Lexington on April 19, 1775.

Free

Patriots Day Remembrance & Trolley Tour

Every year on Patriots Day, the members of the Danvers Alarm List Company gather to honor the brave men from Danvers who made the ultimate sacrifice at the Jason Russell House on April 19th, 1775, by participating in a special mini-marathon. This year, in commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of Patriots Day, we’re expanding our […]

$25

North Bridge Program (Minute Man NHP)

Minute Man National Historical Park 74 Liberty Street, Concord, MA, United States

Commemorate Patriots' Day with a National Park Service program marking the "shot heard round the world." On April 19, 1775 British Regular soldiers search the town of Concord, Massachusetts for stockpiles of illegal military supplies. When nearly 200 Regulars crossed Concord's North Bridge and headed for the farm of militia Colonel James Barrett, they left […]

250th Anniversary of the British Evacuation of Marshfield

Marshfield Town Green Moraine Street 870, Marshfield, MA, United States

Please join us for the commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the British Evacuation of Marshfield. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Patrick Browne of The Plymouth Antiquarian Society. Parents & Students, Civic Organizations, Reenactors, Veterans, Local & State Officials, and Historical Societies & Museums are all invited.

Free

Patriots’ Day Colonial Fair

Foss Park Fellsway West 49, Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

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!

Cyrus Dallin Art Museum Patriots Day Celebration

Cyrus Dallin Art Museum 611 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

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 […]

Free

Arlington250: Arrival of Paul Revere & William Dawes on Horseback from Boston

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

Paul Revere & William Dawes arrive separately from the City of Boston on horseback to warn the residents of Menotomy (former Arlington) of the incoming British Regulars! Their event will take place in front of Arlington Town Hall. A small ceremony will occur when they arrive and an interactive time with the crowd. Event is […]

Patriotic Picnic in Hastings Park

Hastings Park 10 Lincoln St, Lexington, United States

Close out a momentous weekend honoring the first shot of the American Revolution with the Lex250 Patriotic Picnic in Hastings Park on Monday, April 21, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM at Hastings Park (10 Lincoln St, Lexington, MA)! Experience the power of history, music, and community at this once-in-a-lifetime signature event. Members of […]

Free

Meet the Redcoats at Munroe Tavern

Munroe Tavern 1332 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, United States

The British Regular Army was one of the most powerful military forces in the world in the 18th century. But in the course of one fateful day, their luck changed. On April 19, 1775, 750 soldiers set out on a grueling 40-mile march, and walked straight into a revolution. In Lexington and Concord, they fought […]

Free

Patriots’ Day Living History at Buckman Tavern

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford Street, Lexington, United States

The Battle of Lexington reverberated far beyond the small town common that started a war. Ordinary citizens were swept up in a new revolution, navigating its politics and picking up the pieces left behind. Stop by Buckman Tavern to hear some of these perspectives: Why did we fight in the first place? How did we […]

Free

Arrival of Paul Revere & William Dawes on Horseback from Boston at Hastings Park

Hastings Park 10 Lincoln St, Lexington, United States

Every year on Patriot’s Day, the National Lancers reenact the rides of Paul Revere and William Dawes. Paul Revere leaves on horseback from the North End, Boston and William Dawes on horseback leaves from John Elliot Square, 10 Putnam St., Roxbury, warning the people while on their way to Lexington of the pending arrival of […]

Childrens’ Reenactment of the Battle of Lexington

The Depot 13 Depot Square, Lexington, United States

Calling all aspiring young Patriots and Redcoats! Lexington Historical Society, in partnership with the Lexington Minute Men and His Majesty's 10th Regiment of Foot, welcome all willing participants for an interactive reenactment of the Battle of Lexington! Participants will be trained by members of the Lexington Minute Men or His Majesty's 10th Regiment of Foot […]

$10

Childrens’ Reenactment of the Battle of Lexington

The Depot 13 Depot Square, Lexington, United States

Calling all aspiring young Patriots and Redcoats! Lexington Historical Society, in partnership with the Lexington Minute Men and His Majesty's 10th Regiment of Foot, welcome all willing participants for an interactive reenactment of the Battle of Lexington! Participants will be trained by members of the Lexington Minute Men or His Majesty's 10th Regiment of Foot […]

$10

School Vacation Week: Celebrating 250 Years of the American Revolution

Historic Beverly 117 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, United States

Revolutionary Friendships Join us as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War! Explore the Historic Beverly galleries, showcasing fascinating artifacts from the Revolution. Each gallery will also feature “Make and Take” stations with engaging activities inspired by the pastimes of militia members during their wartime encampments. Drop-in story time at 10:00am and 2:00pm […]

Free

Trolley Tour: Revolutionary Line

Revolutionary Line Stop Liberty Avenue 24, Somerville, MA, United States

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 […]

$35.00

School Vacation Week: Celebrating 250 Years of the American Revolution

Historic Beverly 117 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, United States

The Ride of Paul Revere Join us as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War! Explore the Historic Beverly galleries, showcasing fascinating artifacts from the Revolution. Each gallery will also feature “Make and Take” stations with engaging activities inspired by the pastimes of militia members during their wartime encampments. Stop into the Cabot […]

Free

Trolley Tour: Revolutionary Line

Revolutionary Line Stop Liberty Avenue 24, Somerville, MA, United States

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 […]

$35.00

Trolley Tour: Revolutionary Line

Revolutionary Line Stop Liberty Avenue 24, Somerville, MA, United States

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 […]

$35.00

New Film: From Sea to Shining Sea; Katharine Lee Bates and the Story of America the Beautiful

Falmouth Museums on the Green Palmer Avenue 55, Falmouth, MA, United States

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 […]

Free

Lanterns & Lyrics: Falmouth’s Kickoff Event for the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution

Falmouth Museums on the Green Palmer Avenue 55, Falmouth, MA, United States

Join the Town of Falmouth in commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with an afternoon and evening of history, music, and community reflection. Schedule of Events, Sunday, April 27, 2025 📜 2 – 4 p.m. | Falmouth Museums on the Green Explore self-guided tours of the c. 1790 Dr. Francis Wicks House Museum, […]

Free

Plymouth in the Revolution Lecture Series 2025

Plymouth Public Library South Street 132, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Two hundred years ago, on 19 April 1775, American history changed. Colonial forces faced the British army at Lexington & Concord … and won. Word spread rapidly, and two regiments of Plymouth “Minute Men,” led by Colonel Theophilus Cotton, rallied to the Patriot cause. For the next six years, Plymoutheans participated in America’s battle for […]

Free

Liberty Pole Day

Alden House Historic Site Alden Street 105, Duxbury, MA, United States

Step back in time to experience the life of a soldier in the American Revolution at a military encampment and living history day. Join reenactors from Colonel Bailey’s 2nd Massachusetts Regiment for military drills, music, and living history demonstrations. Explore blacksmithing, colonial foodways, linen and wool spinning demonstrations, activities for kids, tours of Alden House […]

Free

Liberty Pole Day in Duxbury

Alden House Historic Site Alden Street 105, Duxbury, MA, United States

Step back in time to experience the life of a soldier in the American Revolution at a military encampment and living history day on Saturday, May 3 between noon and 4 p.m. at the Alden House Historic Site. The reenactment is part of Out to See Duxbury, a community-wide celebration of Duxbury’s rich cultural and […]

Free

The First Naval Battle of the Revolutionary War – 250th Anniversary

Fort Phoenix, Fairhaven Fort Street 3, Fairhaven, Massachusetts, United States

Join us at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the First Naval Battle of the American Revolution, fought just off our shores in 1775. This pivotal moment in history saw local patriots defending their waters against the British, marking the beginning of America’s fight for independence at sea. Hosted by […]

Free

Plymouth in the Revolution Lecture Series 2025

Plymouth Public Library South Street 132, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Two hundred years ago, on 19 April 1775, American history changed. Colonial forces faced the British army at Lexington & Concord … and won. Word spread rapidly, and two regiments of Plymouth “Minute Men,” led by Colonel Theophilus Cotton, rallied to the Patriot cause. For the next six years, Plymoutheans participated in America’s battle for […]

Free

Newburyport’s Road to Revolution, Part IV- Black Newburyporters

Newburyport City Hall Pleasant Street 60, Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States

Explore the uncomfortable truth that, as Newburyport debated concepts of freedom and independence on the eve of Revolution, a significant number of Americans were not free. Thousands of African Americans were enslaved, up to 20% of the entire population of the colonies. In Newburyport, Black voices spoke up forcefully for their liberty and equality amid […]

Free – $10

Burying Ground Tour 2: First Parish and Newburyport’s Road to Revolution

First Parish Burial Ground Massachusetts Route 1A, Newbury, United States

Join us for an exploration of the people who shaped Newbury's Revolution! Newbury's First Parish Burying Ground is the final resting place for dozens of local families who experienced the American Revolution as soldiers, sailors, and citizens. Come meet them and hear their stories as part of Newburyport's Road to Revolution series! Funded, in part, […]

$10 – $20

Burying Ground Tour 2: First Parish and Newburyport’s Road to Revolution

First Parish Burial Ground Newbury Massachusetts 1A, Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States

Newbury's First Parish Burying Ground is the final resting place for dozens of local families who experienced the American Revolution as soldiers, sailors, and citizens. Come meet them and hear their stories as part of Newburyport's Road to Revolution series! Funded, in part, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism

$10 – $20

Battle of Chelsea Creek Talk by Robert Allison and Jeff Pearlman

Governor Bellingham-Cary House Museum 34 Parker St, Chelsea, MA, United States

Join us for a historical presentation on the Battle of Chelsea Creek, presented by Robert Allison, Professor at Suffolk University, and Jeff Pearlman, at 11:30 a.m. Robert Allison is a Professor of History, Language and Global Culture at Suffolk University. He’s one of the coordinators of The Revolution 250 Advisory Group that is overseeing commemorations […]

Siege of Boston 250th Special Anniversary Tour

Join Hub Town Tours as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Siege of Boston, the opening phase of the American Revolutionary War. We will explore life in and around Boston during its occupation by British troops in 1775 and highlight the efforts of Provincial forces led by General George Washington. This 2.5-hour walking tour […]

Plymouth in the Revolution Lecture Series 2025

Plymouth Public Library South Street 132, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Two hundred years ago, on 19 April 1775, American history changed. Colonial forces faced the British army at Lexington & Concord … and won. Word spread rapidly, and two regiments of Plymouth “Minute Men,” led by Colonel Theophilus Cotton, rallied to the Patriot cause. For the next six years, Plymoutheans participated in America’s battle for […]

Free

Letters from Chelsea and the Siege of Boston

Governor Bellingham Cary House Parker Street 34, Chelsea, MA, United States

Join us for a presentation by Mimi Graney at 6:30 p.m. During the Siege of Boston, as war and hardship consumed the city, Chelsea became an unexpected refuge. This presentation brings the crisis to life through firsthand accounts that reveal the uncertainty, fear, and resilience of those caught in the turmoil. At the heart of […]

Salem’s Role in the American Revolution

Salem Historical Tours Central Street 8, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) who were the most successful against the British Navy and British military governor General Thomas […]

$6 – $60

“Spies Among Us” year long exhibit opening on February 6th 2025

Golden Ball Tavern Museum Boston Post Road 662, Weston, Massachusetts, United States

"Spies Among Us" will open on Thursday, February 6th at 10 a.m. during the museum’s first Thursday opening hours. We will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 6th and will be open every Thursday going forward from 10-4. We will also showcase the exhibit during our February Second Sunday Open House […]

Free

Salem’s Role in the American Revolution

Salem Historical Tours Central Street 8, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) who were the most successful against the British Navy and British military governor General Thomas […]

$6 – $60

Salem’s Role in the American Revolution

Salem Historical Tours Central Street 8, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) who were the most successful against the British Navy and British military governor General Thomas […]

$6 – $60

Hingham250 – Battle of Grape Island 250th Anniversary Reenactment

Hingham Bathing Beach Otis Street 95, Hingham, Massachusetts, United States

The Battle of Grape Island or the Grape Island Alarm commemorates the May 21, 1775 provisions skirmish between militia from the South Shore of Boston - namely Hingham, Hull, Weymouth, Braintree, Scituate, and Abington - and the British who were occupying Boston Harbor and attempted to resupply on Grape Island at the invitation of Hingham […]

Free

Voices from the Grave: Heroes of the American Revolution

Springfield Cemetery Maple Street 171, Springfield, Massachusetts, United States

Honor the legacy of the American Revolution and Springfield’s contribution at war and on the homefront, by joining us at our commemorative “Voices from the Grave: Heroes of the American Revolution” cemetery tour at Springfield Cemetery, on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Seven historical residents will be featured on the tour, including John Bryant III (1742-1816), […]

$20 – $25

Newburyport’s Road to Revolution, Part V – Powder and Shot

St. Paul's Episcopal Church 166 High Street, Newburyport, MA, United States

Curious about what Newbury(port) soldiers carried into battle? Join Joel Bohy, Revolutionary War weapons expert, for an exploration of the muskets, swords, and accouterments carried during the earliest days of the American Revolution, featuring notable items from the Museum of Old Newbury collection. Session concludes with a musket drill outside. Joel Bohy is the director […]

Free – $10

Battle of Chelsea Creek 250th Anniversary Celebrations

Port Park Marginal Street 99, Chelsea, MA, United States

The event will include: - Explore the SSV Ernestina-Morrissey, the 1894 schooner from the permanent fleet of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, and learn about the first British vessel captured and destroyed—the HMS Diana - Artillery Demonstration - Revolutionary-Era Militia Encampment - Musket Firing - Food Vendors and a Beer Garden Additionally, we’ll have a Governor […]

Free Entry

54th Massachusetts Special Anniversary Walking Tour

Join Hub Town Tours as we commemorate the anniversary of the departure of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in 1863. The first Black regiment from the North departed Boston under the command of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw after a parade through Boston attended by thousands of local residents. This 2.5-hour walking tour will explore sites […]

Battle of Bunker Hill Special Anniversary Tour

Join Hub Town Tours as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill! We will explore the military conflict between Provincial forces and the British troops under siege in Boston in 1775, and place the battle in the broader context of the beginning of the American Revolution. This 2.5-hour walking tour will […]

Battle of Fall River Reenactment Weekend

DCR Fall River Heritage State Park Water Street 5, Fall River, MA, United States

On May 31, 1778, the little town of Fall River (then still Freetown) witnessed its only military action of the American Revolution at the mouth of the Quequechan River. On Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1, you are invited to Fall River Heritage State Park to commemorate the 247th anniversary of the Battle of […]

Free

Harvard Square Bookish Ball

Harvard Square 1350 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, United States

This free, family-friendly extravaganza features literary tours of Harvard Square, treats, live music, and special book-themed promotions in our businesses. In celebration of the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, City and state officials launched the Massachusetts 2050 campaign in September 2024. Throughout 2025 and 2026, Massachusetts 250 (or MA250) will commemorate the many battles across […]

Free

19th Amendment (Women’s Suffrage) Special Anniversary Tour

Boston Public Garden 1 Charles St., Boston, MA, United States

Join Hub Town Tours for a special celebration of the anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in 1920. We will explore the captivating stories of Bostonians that followed in the footsteps of Revolutionary women like Abigail Adams and Phillis Wheatley, and assembled the Women's Suffrage Movement. […]

“Spies Among Us” year long exhibit opening on February 6th 2025

Golden Ball Tavern Museum Boston Post Road 662, Weston, Massachusetts, United States

"Spies Among Us" will open on Thursday, February 6th at 10 a.m. during the museum’s first Thursday opening hours. We will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 6th and will be open every Thursday going forward from 10-4. We will also showcase the exhibit during our February Second Sunday Open House […]

Free

The Revolution in Concert: Tim Eriksen

The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum commemorates the anniversary of the American Revolution with an outdoors concert series of period and revolution-inspired music, The Revolution in Concert, held in the Museum's sunken garden. Tim Eriksen, leader in the “shape-note” tradition, experimentalist and ethnomusicologist, opens the series on June 11th at 6:30pm, with traditional ballads from the Appalachians to […]

$12

Salem’s Role in the American Revolution

Salem Historical Tours Central Street 8, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) who were the most successful against the British Navy and British military governor General Thomas […]

$6 – $60

Walking Tour: The Road to Revolution in Downtown Newburyport

Museum of Old Newbury 98 High Street, Newburyport, United States

Join noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth, a 12th generation Newburyport native, for a Sunday morning stroll through downtown Newburyport. Visit the homes of Colonel Edward Wigglesworth, who fought at Fort Ticonderoga and Battle of Valcour, Captain Benjamin Perkins, who fought at Bunker Hill. Stand where the Declaration of Independance was read for the first […]

$10 – $15

Walking Tour: The Road to Revolution in Downtown Newburyport

Museum of Old Newbury 98 High Street, Newburyport, United States

Join noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth, a 12th-generation Newburyport native, for a Sunday morning stroll through downtown Newburyport. Visit the homes of Colonel Edward Wigglesworth, who fought at Fort Ticonderoga and Battle of Valcour, Captain Benjamin Perkins, who fought at Bunker Hill. Stand where the Declaration of Independance was read for the first time […]

$10 – $15

Ashby Battle of Bunker Hill Ceremony

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:00 am on the Ashby Town Common a ceremony to commemorate the Ashby Militia's participation in the Battle of Bunker Hill. The ceremony will include the laying of a wreath at the Revolutionary War soldiers monument, a salute by the Townsend Militia and the Ashburnham Light Artillery and a remembrance […]

Ashby Battle of Bunker Hill Commemoration

A ceremony commemorating the Ashby Militia's participation in the Battle of Bunker Hill to be held on the Town Common. The ceremony will include the laying of a wreath at the Revolutionary War Soldier's Monument, and salutes by the Townsend Militia and Ashburnham Light Artillery. Pastor Ken Johnson will speak on the importance of the […]

Salem’s Role in the American Revolution

Salem Historical Tours Central Street 8, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) who were the most successful against the British Navy and British military governor General Thomas […]

$6 – $60

Salem’s Role in the American Revolution

Salem Historical Tours Central Street 8, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) who were the most successful against the British Navy and British military governor General Thomas […]

$6 – $60

Battle of Bunker Hill Special Anniversary Tour

Join Hub Town Tours as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill! We will explore the military conflict between Provincial forces and the British troops under siege in Boston in 1775, and place the battle in the broader context of the beginning of the American Revolution. This 2.5-hour walking tour will […]

The Revolution in Concert: Thea Hopkins

The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum commemorates the anniversary of the American Revolution with an outdoor concert series of period and revolutionary music, The Revolution in Concert, held in the Museum's sunken garden. Thea Hopkins, acclaimed singer songwriter and member of the Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribe of Martha's Vineyard, performs modern “Red Roots Americana,” capturing the scope and reach […]

$12

Newburyport’s Road to Revolution Part VI – Bunker Hill: Heroes & Cowards

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

Join us for Newburyport's Road to Revolution Part VI - Bunker Hill: Heroes and Cowards! In this closing lecture of the Newburyport's Road to Revolution series, join historian and author Alexander Cain for an exploration of the first engagement in which Newbury(port) troops play a significant role - for good or ill. While some local […]

Free – $10

Juneteenth Underground Railroad Tour of Beacon Hill

Join Hub Town Tours on Juneteenth for a special Underground Railroad Tour of Beacon Hill. We will explore Boston’s role in the fight to end legalized slavery and celebrate local abolitionists that helped to lead America’s “Second Revolution.” This 2.5-hour walking tour will visit sites along the Black Heritage Trail, including abolitionist landmarks like the […]

Militia Encampment to Re-enact Revolutionary Way Activities in Dartmouth, MA

Living History Comes Alive on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29, 2025, at the “Akin Farmstead” at 762 Dartmouth Street in Dartmouth, MA. This two-day event sponsored by the Dartmouth Heritage Preservation Trust, Inc. (DHPT) will include a militia encampment on site to re-enact Revolutionary War activities in old Dartmouth. Additionally, DHPT's popular seasonal […]

Free

Burying Ground Tour 3: Sawyer Hill and Newburyport’s Road to Revolution

Sawyer Hill Burying Ground Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States

Join Bethany Groff Dorau for a fascinating journey through history as we explore the Sawyer Hill Burying Ground. Discover the stories of the men and women who played a vital role in the Revolutionary War. Sawyer Hill Burying Ground has been the final resting place for many of the Newburys’ dearly departed since 1695. The […]

$10 – $20

Salem’s Role in the American Revolution

Salem Historical Tours Central Street 8, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) who were the most successful against the British Navy and British military governor General Thomas […]

$6 – $60

Salem’s Role in the American Revolution

Salem Historical Tours Central Street 8, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) who were the most successful against the British Navy and British military governor General Thomas […]

$6 – $60

Salem’s Role in the American Revolution

Salem Historical Tours Central Street 8, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) who were the most successful against the British Navy and British military governor General Thomas […]

$6 – $60

Salem’s Role in the American Revolution

Salem Historical Tours Central Street 8, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) who were the most successful against the British Navy and British military governor General Thomas […]

$6 – $60

“Spies Among Us” year long exhibit opening on February 6th 2025

Golden Ball Tavern Museum Boston Post Road 662, Weston, Massachusetts, United States

"Spies Among Us" will open on Thursday, February 6th at 10 a.m. during the museum’s first Thursday opening hours. We will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 6th and will be open every Thursday going forward from 10-4. We will also showcase the exhibit during our February Second Sunday Open House […]

Free

“Spies Among Us” year long exhibit opening on February 6th 2025

Golden Ball Tavern Museum Boston Post Road 662, Weston, Massachusetts, United States

"Spies Among Us" will open on Thursday, February 6th at 10 a.m. during the museum’s first Thursday opening hours. We will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 6th and will be open every Thursday going forward from 10-4. We will also showcase the exhibit during our February Second Sunday Open House […]

Free

Salem’s Role in the American Revolution

Salem Historical Tours Central Street 8, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) who were the most successful against the British Navy and British military governor General Thomas […]

$6 – $60

Salem’s Role in the American Revolution

Salem Historical Tours Central Street 8, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) who were the most successful against the British Navy and British military governor General Thomas […]

$6 – $60

Salem’s Role in the American Revolution

Salem Historical Tours Central Street 8, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) who were the most successful against the British Navy and British military governor General Thomas […]

$6 – $60

Salem’s Role in the American Revolution

Salem Historical Tours Central Street 8, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) who were the most successful against the British Navy and British military governor General Thomas […]

$6 – $60

Salem’s Role in the American Revolution

Salem Historical Tours Central Street 8, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) who were the most successful against the British Navy and British military governor General Thomas […]

$6 – $60

Salem’s Role in the American Revolution

Salem Historical Tours Central Street 8, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) who were the most successful against the British Navy and British military governor General Thomas […]

$6 – $60

“Spies Among Us” year long exhibit opening on February 6th 2025

Golden Ball Tavern Museum Boston Post Road 662, Weston, Massachusetts, United States

"Spies Among Us" will open on Thursday, February 6th at 10 a.m. during the museum’s first Thursday opening hours. We will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 6th and will be open every Thursday going forward from 10-4. We will also showcase the exhibit during our February Second Sunday Open House […]

Free

“Spies Among Us” year long exhibit opening on February 6th 2025

Golden Ball Tavern Museum Boston Post Road 662, Weston, Massachusetts, United States

"Spies Among Us" will open on Thursday, February 6th at 10 a.m. during the museum’s first Thursday opening hours. We will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 6th and will be open every Thursday going forward from 10-4. We will also showcase the exhibit during our February Second Sunday Open House […]

Free

“Spies Among Us” year long exhibit opening on February 6th 2025

Golden Ball Tavern Museum Boston Post Road 662, Weston, Massachusetts, United States

"Spies Among Us" will open on Thursday, February 6th at 10 a.m. during the museum’s first Thursday opening hours. We will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 6th and will be open every Thursday going forward from 10-4. We will also showcase the exhibit during our February Second Sunday Open House […]

Free

250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball Plymouth

Hotel 1620 Water Street 180, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball in Plymouth, MA. In conjunction with a Marine cake cutting ceremony, there will be a showcasing of Plymouth's connection to the Continental and Privateer Marines of the Revolutionary War by reenactors. From the first Continental Marine Recruiter in Plymouth 1776, Lieutenant Seth Chapin. To Plymouth's own Continental Marine Lieutenant James […]

“Spies Among Us” year long exhibit opening on February 6th 2025

Golden Ball Tavern Museum Boston Post Road 662, Weston, Massachusetts, United States

"Spies Among Us" will open on Thursday, February 6th at 10 a.m. during the museum’s first Thursday opening hours. We will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 6th and will be open every Thursday going forward from 10-4. We will also showcase the exhibit during our February Second Sunday Open House […]

Free

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 keeping with this celebratory campaign, it is with great enthusiasm that we present the momentous commemoration of this country’s founding, Knox Trail 250. This sequenced […]

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 keeping with this celebratory campaign, it is with great enthusiasm that we present the momentous commemoration of this country’s founding, Knox Trail 250. This sequenced […]

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 keeping with this celebratory campaign, it is with great enthusiasm that we present the momentous commemoration of this country’s founding, Knox Trail 250. This sequenced […]

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 keeping with this celebratory campaign, it is with great enthusiasm that we present the momentous commemoration of this country’s founding, Knox Trail 250. This sequenced […]

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 keeping with this celebratory campaign, it is with great enthusiasm that we present the momentous commemoration of this country’s founding, Knox Trail 250. This sequenced […]

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 keeping with this celebratory campaign, it is with great enthusiasm that we present the momentous commemoration of this country’s founding, Knox Trail 250. This sequenced […]

Evacuation Day Boston 250

Outside Fort Independence, Castle Island, South Boston William J Day Boulevard 2010, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

The Massachusetts Independence Day event is intended to be a grand-scale event celebrating the departure of the British Army after a ten-month siege and commemorating the service and sacrifice of thousands of men and women who supported the siege of Boston. This event will feature: Parade/Review Presentation Program Flyover/21 Gun Salute Reception The Parade will […]