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Ken Burns | The American Revolution

Battin Hall, Cary Memorial Building 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, United States

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 […]

Free

Paul Revere Bids Farewell

Paul Revere House 19 North Square, Boston, United States

Encounter Paul and Rachel Revere in their home as he prepares to depart on his Midnight Ride. Tour the museum’s Visitor Center, where museum staff will share the full story […]

Free

Revolution’s Edge: Costumed Reading of the Hit Play

Paul Revere Mall Unity Street 21, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

To kick off Boston’s Patriots’ Day weekend celebrations in partnership with the City of Boston, Old North Illuminated will stage a free reading of the hit play Revolution’s Edge behind […]

Free

Shadows of 1775

Centre Cong. Church Chapel & Meeting House on Common Lynnfield, MA, United States

An original play telling the story of Lynnfield on April 18-19 through the voices of the Lynnfield Militia members. their families, and other townspeople. It will be led by a […]

Free

Abigail Adams as performed by Sheryl Faye

Adams Free Library Park Street 92, Adams, Massachusetts, United States

Join us for an evening with Abigail Adams as performed by Sheryl Faye. Thursday, May 15, 6 p.m. at Adams Free Library (92 Park Street, Adams, MA 01220) Join the […]

$20

Colonial Dance Tunes and Love Songs

Bedford Historical Society South Road 16, Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

Dressed in the clothes of 18th-century itinerant musicians, Deirdre Sweeney and Al Petty will perform an extensive repertoire of historical dance music, as well as marches and laments, including 18th-century […]

Free

Deborah Sampson: A Revolution of Her Own

Martha Mary Chapel Dutton Road 35, Sudbury, Massachusetts, United States

A Revolution of Her Own! Deborah Sampson, the first woman to professionally fight in and be honorably discharged from the American Military, captivates audiences in an Immersive Living History Experience […]

Free

Drunk Black History

The Rockwell 255 Elm Street, Somerville, United States

The critically acclaimed "Drunk Black History" show returns to the Rockwell in Somerville, MA, for another hilarious, educational, and unpredictable event! At this hilarious and educational show, comedian Brandon Collins […]

$15

The Revolution in Concert: Evelyn Harris

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. […]

$12

Untold Stories of Women’s Suffrage

Arlington Friends of the Drama Theatre Academy Street 22, Arlington, Massachusetts, United States

The 250th anniversary of men gaining a voice in their governance and securing the right to vote is well celebrated -- yet needs its companion story of the women’s fight […]

Free

4th of July at Norman Rockwell Museum

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

In collaboration with The Guthrie Center, Norman Rockwell Museum will celebrate American independence and democracy with a day of programming. Listen to a public recitation of the Declaration of Independence […]

Writing a Revolution: The Letters of John & Abigail Adams 1773-1776

Abigail's Tea Room at The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Congress Street 306, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

From the “destruction of the tea” to the Declaration of Independence, witness the founding of a nation through the eyes of one of colonial America’s most iconic couples. John Adams […]

$25

Revolutionary Voices

Pilgrim Hall Museum Court Street 75, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Indigenous People's Day: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Free with museum admission. Enjoy special programs on Wampanoag history from 10 am to 2 pm, free with general Museum admission; […]

Ipswich: The Revolution Continues

Ipswich Museum 54 South Main Street, Ipswich, MA, United States

An Afternoon of Revolutionary Ipswich History with four vignettes at the Ipswich Museum and the Whipple House in Historic Ipswich, Massachusetts. 2:00 – 2:30 pm: Encore presentation of “Within These […]

Free

Vivo Performing Arts Presents: Ruckus and Davóne Tines, bass-baritone

Sanders Theatre 45 Quincy St, Cambridge, United States

Bass-baritone Davóne Tines isn’t just a powerhouse vocalist—he’s a force of nature. Hailed as “a singer of immense power and fervor,” and “ of the most powerful voices of our […]

$56

Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment

Boston Public Library: South Boston Branch East Broadway 646, Boston, MA, United States

Opera on Tour: Bringing Opera to Your Neighborhood Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment – a one-act English-language adaptation of Donizetti’s beloved comic opera […]

Free

Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment

Boston Public Library: Faneuil Branch Faneuil Street 419, Boston, MA, United States

Opera on Tour: Bringing Opera to Your Neighborhood Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment – a one-act English-language adaptation of Donizetti’s beloved comic opera […]

Free

Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment

Boston Public Library: Lower Mills Branch Richmond Street 27, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Opera on Tour: Bringing Opera to Your Neighborhood Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment – a one-act English-language adaptation of Donizetti’s beloved comic opera […]

Free

Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment

Boston Public Library: Honan-Allston Branch North Harvard Street 300, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Opera on Tour: Bringing Opera to Your Neighborhood Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment – a one-act English-language adaptation of Donizetti’s beloved comic opera […]

Free

Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment

Boston Public Library: Grove Hall Branch Geneva Avenue 41, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Opera on Tour: Bringing Opera to Your Neighborhood Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment – a one-act English-language adaptation of Donizetti’s beloved comic opera […]

Free

Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment

Boston Public Library: West Roxbury Branch Centre Street 1961, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Opera on Tour: Bringing Opera to Your Neighborhood Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment – a one-act English-language adaptation of Donizetti’s beloved comic opera […]

Free

Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment

Boston Public Library: North End Branch Parmenter Street 25, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Opera on Tour: Bringing Opera to Your Neighborhood Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment – a one-act English-language adaptation of Donizetti’s beloved comic opera […]

Free

Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment

Boston Public Library: East Boston Branch Bremen Street 365, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Opera on Tour: Bringing Opera to Your Neighborhood Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment – a one-act English-language adaptation of Donizetti’s beloved comic opera […]

Free

Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment

Boston Public Library: Copley Square Branch Boylston Street 700, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Opera on Tour: Bringing Opera to Your Neighborhood Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment – a one-act English-language adaptation of Donizetti’s beloved comic opera […]

Free

A Conversation with Submit Clapp Baker, in commemoration of Evacuation Day

Dorchester Historical Society Boston Street 195, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Through the magic of time travel, the Dorchester Historical Society welcomes Submit Clapp Baker, who lived from 1749 to 1836, and is portrayed by DHS board member Karen McNutt. Middie […]

Free

Vivo Performing Arts Presents: I Dream A World Youth Choral Showcase

Roxbury Community College Media Arts Center Columbus Avenue 1234, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

This must-see event for the United States’ 250th anniversary year brings together a stage full of talented young singers, the words of American literary luminaries, two amazing Boston-based cellists, and […]

Free
Event Series Daughter of the Regiment

Daughter of the Regiment

Emerson Colonial Theatre Boylston Street 106, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Laughter meets revolutionary spirit in BLO’s staging of Donizetti’s glorious comedy. Inspired by the life of Deborah Sampson, the Massachusetts revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for […]

Event Series Daughter of the Regiment

Daughter of the Regiment

Emerson Colonial Theatre Boylston Street 106, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Laughter meets revolutionary spirit in BLO’s staging of Donizetti’s glorious comedy. Inspired by the life of Deborah Sampson, the Massachusetts revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for […]

Event Series Daughter of the Regiment

Daughter of the Regiment

Emerson Colonial Theatre Boylston Street 106, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Laughter meets revolutionary spirit in BLO’s staging of Donizetti’s glorious comedy. Inspired by the life of Deborah Sampson, the Massachusetts revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for […]

Event Series Daughter of the Regiment

Daughter of the Regiment

Emerson Colonial Theatre Boylston Street 106, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Laughter meets revolutionary spirit in BLO’s staging of Donizetti’s glorious comedy. Inspired by the life of Deborah Sampson, the Massachusetts revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for […]

A Personal Conversation in Martha Washington’s Bedchamber

Bigelow Free Public Library 54 Walnut St, Clinton, MA, United States

Educational Programming delivered in first person (Sandy IS Martha Washington, as if it were 1784): Spend time with Mrs. Washington as she completes dressing for her day in this interactive […]

Free

She Was There: Day One Screening & Conversation

The West End Museum Staniford Street 150, Boston, MA, United States

Inspired by the profound words of the spiritual “Were You There?” this two-day event brings together film, music, and dialogue to illuminate the often-overlooked stories of Black revolutionary women throughout […]

She Was There: Day Two Concert

Museum of African American History Joy Street 46, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Inspired by the profound words of the spiritual “Were You There?” this two-day event brings together film, music, and dialogue to illuminate the often-overlooked stories of Black revolutionary women throughout […]