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“Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts” Exhibition Opening Reception

Congregational Library & Archives Beacon Street 14, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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 […]

Free

Concord250 Event: Professor Michael Hattem “Concord and the Memory of the American Revolution”

Concord Free Public Library 129 Main Street, Concord, United States

Michael D. Hattem, Historian of the American Revolution and Historical Memory, will speak about the importance of the memory of the Revolution, specifically on how events in Concord have been perceived nationally. Bio: Michael D. Hattem is a historian of the American Revolution and popular memory. He is the author of The Memory of ’76: […]

Arlington 250 Kickoff Party at the Capitol Theater

Capitol Theatre Massachusetts Avenue 204, Arlington, Massachusetts, United States

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 […]

Free

North Andover Revolutionaries in the First and Second Burial Ground

North Andover Historical Society 800 Massachusetts Ave., North Andover, United States

Doors at 6 p.m./Presentation at 6:30 p.m. Join us as we approach the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution by learning about our local revolutionary heroes buried in North Andover's First and Second Burial Ground. Who were they? What was their previous fighting experience? What drove them to war? David Blauvelt is the Coordinator of […]

$10
Event Series Plymouth in the Revolution Lecture Series 2025

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

1775 Conference

Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA, United States

The Concord Museum, the David Center for the American Revolution at the American Philosophical Society, and the Massachusetts Historical Society will hold a conference in April 2025 on the theme “1775: A Society on the Brink of War and Revolution”. Held at the Concord Museum, the conference marks the 250th anniversary of the battles of Lexington […]

1775: A Society on the Brink of War and Revolution

Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA, United States

What challenges did New England society face in 1775, and how did they impact the outbreak of fighting in Concord and Lexington? The Concord Museum, the David Center for the American Revolution at the American Philosophical Society, and the Massachusetts Historical Society invite you to a conference on April 10-11, 2025 on the theme “1775”. […]

$20

Westford REV 250: “…before we had gone half a mile we were fired on from all sides” the Battles of Lexington & Concord, April 18-19, 1775

Westford Museum, 2 Boston Rd, Westford MA Boston Road 2, Westford, MA, United States

The Battles of Lexington and Concord erupted on April 19, 1775, pitting the brave Massachusetts militia against the formidable British forces. This confrontation followed the dramatic Midnight Rides and the urgent Lexington Alarm, which mobilized the countryside in preparation for the impending advance of British troops toward Concord. Tensions reached a breaking point when British […]

$10

Concord250 Event: Concord Band Performs Revolutionary Music at Spring Pops! Concert

The Concord Band will present its spirited Spring Pops! concert on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 7:00PM, at 51 Walden Performing Arts Center. The program commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord as part of Concord250 festivities this year throughout the town of Concord. The concert features two compositions specially commissioned to honor the historic […]

Arlington Restaurant Week

Arlington Restaurant Week Sunday, April 12-Monday, April 21 Arlington’s diverse cuisine, representing all corners of the world, will be on display during Arlington Restaurant Week. Running from Sunday, April 12 through Monday, April 21, Arlington Restaurant Week will encompass Patriots’ Day Weekend 2025 and will celebrate 250 years since the Battle of Menotomy which took […]

“Bedford Answers the Call” Exhibit Grand Opening

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

Join us for the grand opening of “Bedford Answers the Call” at our Open House on April 12th from 8 – 10:15 a.m. and immediately following the Pole Capping Day parade and ceremony. In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the first day of the American Revolutionary War on April 19, 1775, we’ve created a […]

Free

Woburn’s Historic Battle Road Reenactment

Woburn's Historic Battle Road Russell Street 223, Woburn, MA, United States

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 […]

HistoryFest

Westfield State University Western Avenue 577, Westfield, Massachusetts, United States

Join the Pioneer Valley History Network for a gathering of local history enthusiasts, including local historians, public history professionals, genealogists, preservationists, academics, and others, in one place for one day of sharing. This is a one-day, conference-style event, a grassroots, democratic way to gather and share ideas and information. The topics that are presented are […]

$15

Pole Capping Day – Colonial Reenactment of a Call to Patriots in Bedford

Town of Bedford Mudge Way 10, Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

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 […]

Open House at Meriam’s Corner (Minute Man NHP)

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

Visit the Nathan Meriam witness house and talk with costumed park staff about the Meriam family and the importance of the crossroad near their home on April 19, 1775. In the early afternoon of that fateful day, Militia soldiers arriving from Reading, Chelmsford, and Billerica attacked retreating British soldiers near this home. From Meriam’s Corner […]

Prescott’s Ride & The Lincoln Alarm (Minute Man NHP)

Hartwell Tavern 35 Virginia Road, Lincoln, MA, United States +1 more

“LISTEN my children, and you shall hear. Of the midnight ride of…” Samuel Prescott? On the evening of April 12, 2025 join National Park Rangers as we commemorate and explore the true story of the famous midnight ride 250 years ago. On April 19th 1775 a midnight alarm spread across Massachusetts about the impending march […]

Westford Rev 250: The Westford Girls Scouts presents; “A Day for Doughnuts, April 19, 1775”

Westford Museum, 2 Boston Rd, Westford MA Boston Road 2, Westford, MA, United States

Join us for “A Day for Doughnuts,” a one-act play set on April 19, 1775. This performance captures the last thing Colonel Robinson said before he left that morning: “Have the girls prepare dough knots and send them to the men for lunch.” Olive Prescott, Lt. Col. John Robinson’s great-granddaughter, recounts the April 19, 1775 […]

$10
Event Series “Spies Among Us” year long exhibit opening on February 6th 2025

“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

Barrett Farm Open House & Programs (Minute Man NHP)

Minute Man National Historical Park 74 Liberty Street, Concord, MA, United States +1 more

On April 19th, 1775 a contingent of about 120, British Soldiers marched over the North Bridge to Barrett’s farm in search of military arms and supplies. During this open house program explore the interior of this 319 year old home, talk with park staff about military preparations in 1775, and learn the story of Rebeckah […]

50th Anniversary Celebration and Rededication

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

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! […]

Free

Massachusetts Community Militias

Tapley Memorial Hall 13 Page Street, Danvers, MA, United States

A casual discussion and 20-30 minute film. Presented by Heritage Films. Typically, the 2nd Monday every month, Noon – 1 p.m. Tapley Memorial Hall 13 Page Street, Danvers, MA. Free Admission. Donations appreciated. Bring your lunch! We are proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program. Danvers Historical Society: 978-777-1666 or E-mail […]

Free

Concord’s Secret History. Premiere Afternoon Screening

umbrella arts center Stow Street, Concord, Massachusetts, United States

The documentary reveals a long-suppressed secret, set in Concord, Massachusetts — the birthplace of the American Revolution, where the first shots were fired on April 19, 1775. While Concord is often celebrated for its role in the fight for freedom, few are aware of the untold stories that extend beyond its borders. The film also […]

British Landing Site & Pub Trivia

Centanni Park and Lamplighter CX North First Street 110, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Learn about the landing site of the British regulars on the night of April 18, 1775, and then gather at Lamplighter CX for a fun evening of pub trivia with a focus on the American Revolution. Visit the landing site of the British troops in East Cambridge, then raise a pint at LamplighterCX to celebrate […]

Reconstructing the Voice of James Stevens: A North Andover Revolutionary

North Andover Historical Society 800 Massachusetts Ave., North Andover, United States

Doors open at 6 p.m./Presentation at 6:30 p.m. Join linguist and NAHS facilities manager, Antoine Trombino-Ponte as he explains his reconstruction of the voice of James Stevens, through James’ diary, which he began on April 19, 1775. Antoine Trombino-Aponte is the Facilities Manager at the North Andover Historical Society as well as an Educator at […]

$10

Lanterns & Luminaries with Ken Burns

Old North Church Salem Street 193, Boston, MA, United States

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 […]

Event Series ♫♬ Paul Revere & Friends™

♫♬ Paul Revere & Friends™

Billerica Council On Aging Concord Road 25, Billerica, MA, United States

Musical Ventriloquist Kevin Driscoll (aka Paul Revere) is a Massachusetts Certified Teacher with decades of teaching experience. The Paul Revere & Friends™ INTERACTIVE performance is in full compliance with the goals of the Massachusetts History and Social Science Curriculum Framework . The INTERACTIVE learning experience includes “the beginning of the Revolution at Lexington and Concord, […]

Free

Remembrance of April 19th 1775: A Celebration of the Acton Minute Men

Discovery Museum Main Street 177, Acton, MA, United States

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 […]

Free

Remembrance of April 19, 1775 – A Celebration of the Acton Minutemen

Discovery Museum Main Street 177, Acton, MA, United States

Event starts at 6 PM until 8:30 PM at the Discovery Museum, Acton. Sponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank and the Discovery Museum. A 21+ event celebrating Acton’s Minute Men. Featuring light apps and Acton 250 Committee’s Isaac Davis Brown Ale in collaboration with Dirigible Brewing Company, Littleton, MA. 6:45 Presentation 1, on Upper Floor: The […]

Free

The American Revolution: An Evening with Ken Burns Presented by the BSO & GBH

Symphony Hall Massachusetts Avenue 301, Boston, MA, United States

Join Ken Burns, GBH, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra, on April 16, 2025 at 7:30pm at Symphony Hall to preview his new film, THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. The event will feature musical performances, selections from the documentary, and a behind-the-scenes conversation with Burns, his co-director Sarah Botstein, and three historians featured in the film: Vincent Brown, […]

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 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 […]

Free

♫♬ Paul Revere & Friends™

509 Great Road, Stow, MA 01775 Great Road 509, Stow, MA, United States

Paul Revere is coming to the Stow Recreation Center... no, not really.  Kevin Driscoll and his ventriloquist puppets become ♫♬ Paul Revere & Friends™ for the 1:00 PM 4/17/25 family friendly FUN at the Stow Recreation Center.

Free

♫♬ Paul Revere & Friends™

Stow Council On Aging Great Road 509, Stow, MA, United States

Musical Ventriloquist Kevin Driscoll (aka Paul Revere) is a Massachusetts Certified Teacher with decades of teaching experience. The Paul Revere & Friends™ INTERACTIVE performance is in full compliance with the goals of the Massachusetts History and Social Science Curriculum Framework . The INTERACTIVE learning experience includes “the beginning of the Revolution at Lexington and Concord, […]

Free

Patriots’ Day Community Sing-along and Flash Mob Performances

Depot Square Depot Square, Lexington, MA, United States

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 […]

Free

Reading Frederick Douglass Together at the Norton Public Library

Norton Public Library East Main Street 68, Norton, Massachusetts, United States

Frederick Douglass - who was born into slavery in Maryland's tobacco fields and liberated himself at the age of 20 - was a legendary Massachusetts resident. We're celebrating the famous abolitionist and stirring orator who drew crowds of thousands of listeners worldwide. JOIN US as we take turns reading aloud his blistering 1852 speech to […]

Governor Bellingham Cary House Museum Open House and Historical Talk

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

Chelsea artist Max Pro explores personal and cultural ties between Chelsea and the Caribbean in a compelling presentation on the history of Cuba. The Cary family, whose historic home serves as the backdrop for this event, lived in Chelsea while also overseeing plantations in Grenada and other Caribbean islands. Their story is intertwined with the […]

Free Entry

Eve of the American Revolution, April 1775: What were they thinking?

Goodnow Library Concord Road 21, Sudbury, Massachusetts, United States

Continuing our celebration of Patriot's Week, join Goodnow Library and Sudbury250 for an in-person event, interactive event as we dive into what the last few hours would have looked like before America changed forever. Pete Abair, local author of the historical fiction, Each Hath a Hand: A Rebellion at Dawn, 1775, will discuss the varying […]

Free

Awards Ceremony (VO250)

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

Awards Ceremony and Kickoff for VO250 Program. Awards Ceremony in place of the usual Saturday morning, typically held on the Battle Green.

Concord250: One-Day Choir with Kenter Davies at the Armory

Concord Armory Everett Street 91, Concord, Massachusetts, United States

Join friends and neighbors in this one of a kind collective choral event! Led and arranged by beloved NYC music leader Kenter Davies (who grew up in Sudbury!), we’ll explore harmony, free our voices, and build community through the song “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong. There’s no auditions, no experience necessary, and no […]

Patriot Vigil (Minute Man NHP)

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

As darkness descends upon the North Bridge battlefield we invite you to come and reflect on the events of April 19, 1775 and the meaning of liberty. The evening ceremony will feature a lantern-light procession, poetry, music, and a recitation of the names of the soldiers who gave their lives on that “ever-memorable” 19th of […]

Isaac Davis Trail March – Acton Minutemen commemorate the march to Concord

Old North Bridge Old North Bridge, Concord, MA, United States +1 more

Annual Isaac Davis March on Friday April 18, 2025, at 6:30 am, to commemorate the 250’th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. Walk with us from the Isaac Davis homestead to Concord's North Bridge. (7 miles on foot, please be prepared for any weather. We march rain or shine) Parking for the Isaac […]

Free

Paul Revere’s Ride Reenactment

Hancock-Clarke House 36 Hancock Street, Lexington, United States

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 […]

Free
Event Series Salem’s Role in the American Revolution

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

Midnight Ride Special Anniversary Walking Tour

Join Hub Town Tours for a special commemoration of the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere that began on April 18, 1775. We will travel the iconic Freedom Trail through Downtown Boston and explore the gripping story of a small colonial town careening toward war with the British Empire. This historic walking tour highlights Boston's principal […]

Robbins Ride, Acton Massachusetts

Acton, Ma Concord Road, Acton, MA, United States

Samuel Prescott, it is thought, arrived in Acton, after alarming and leaving Concord, where he awoke Captain Joseph Robbins, one of Acton’s militia leaders, at about 3 in the morning of the 19th. Upon hearing the news, Captain Robbins had his 13-year-old son saddle up their horse, whereupon the young boy took off with (or […]

Free

Paul Revere’s Ride to Revolution

Old North Church Salem Street 193, Boston, MA, United States +2 more

On the evening of April 18, 2025, Boston will commemorate the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s legendary Midnight Ride, a pivotal moment in American history. Through immersive activities, participants can engage directly with historic and cultural sites in the North End and Charlestown to be a part of Boston’s revolutionary legacy. Follow Paul Revere’s departure […]

Paying Homage to Harriet Powers: A Revolutionary Quilter

Mystic Open Studio Massachusetts Avenue 785, Arlington, MA, United States

In celebration of the American Revolution’s ideals of freedom and equality, ArtsArlington has invited the fber artists of Princeton Sankofa Stitchers Modern Quilt Guild to share their powerful quilt blocks on Patriots Day Weekend. Guild members Mada Coles Galloway, Lesyslie Rackard & Tarsha-Nicole Taylor will be at Mystic Open Studio during visiting hours to share […]

Free

Burying Ground Tour 1: Old Hill and Newburyport’s Road to Revolution

Old Hill Burying Ground Greenleaf Street 25, Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States

Join Ghlee Woodworth and Bethany Groff Dorau for a fascinating journey through history as we explore the Old Hill Burying Ground. Discover the stories of the men and women who played a vital role in the Revolutionary War. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the past and uncover the secrets buried in this historic […]

Free – $10

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 Old North Church on Paul Revere Mall. Mayor Michelle Wu and other local officials will attend the play and give remarks to commemorate this historic […]

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 narrator who calls on various characters sitting in the audience. Characters, (who are real people from 1775 Lynnfield) tell their individual stories, which, in turn, […]

Free

250th Anniversary Lantern Service Featuring Heather Cox Richardson

Old North Church Salem Street 193, Boston, MA, United States

The Old North Church is offering a traditional Lantern Service on Friday, April 18, 2025 at 7:00pm in honor of the 250th anniversary of the “two if by sea” signal from the church’s steeple on the eve of the American Revolution. Dr. Heather Cox Richardson, acclaimed author and professor of history at Boston College, will […]

Good Friday Procession to the Battle Green

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church to Lexington Battle Green Meriam Street 17, Lexington, Massachusetts, United States

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 pm. The eight […]

Free

Patriots’ Day at the Concord Museum

Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA, United States

Free admission (9:00 am – 5:00 pm), including access to the immersive April 19, 1775 galleries to see the original lantern from Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride and the new special exhibition Whose Revolution. A family-friendly encampment of Revolutionary Living History (10:00 am – 5:00 pm). Billerica Colonial Minutemen will drill with muskets, cook over […]

Free

Concord250 Block Party

Concord Concord, MA, United States

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 […]

Bus to the Battle: Concord and Lexington

Hingham Heritage Museum Main Street 34, Hingham, MA, United States

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 […]

$50 – $200

Reenactment of the Battle of Lexington

Lexington Battle Green Lexington Battle Green, Lexington, United States

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 […]

Free

Special Patriots’ Day Open Hours at Lexington History Museums

Lexington History Museums 13 Depot Sq, Lexington, United States

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.

Free

First Baptist Church of Lexington Pancake Breakfast

First Baptist Church of Lexington 1580 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, United States

First Baptist Church of Lexington is holding their annual Patriot’s Day Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, April 19th from 6 a.m.-10 a.m. “All you can eat” pancakes, sausages, orange juice and coffee. Adults $8 Children $5. Proceeds benefit local charities. First Baptist Church is located at 1580 Massachusetts Ave. Lexington, across from the Police station.

Free

111th Patriots’ Day 5-Mile Road Race

Lexington Battle Green Lexington Battle Green, Lexington, United States

Be part of a historic tradition by registering for the 111th Lexington Lions Patriots Day 5 Mile Road Race! Set against the backdrop of scenic Lexington on April 19, 2025, this event not only marks a significant milestone but also embodies the spirit of Patriots Day, a day steeped in American history. This isn’t just […]

Free

Needham2Arlington – Walk

Jason Russell House 7 Jason Street, Arlington, MA, United States

250 years ago Needham residents helped repel British attacks on Lexington and Concord. The Needham Militia’s 12.6 mile march to join the battle started at the Townsend Green (Nehoiden and Central Ave) and ended in Arlington by the Jason Russell House (which still stands). The fighting in Arlington was some of the heaviest of the […]

$30.00

Battle Road – Minute Man National Historical Park

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

This is the signature living history event at Minute Man National Historical Park, featuring hundreds of volunteer reenactors. Throughout the day, learn about the events of April 19, 1775, from many points of view. Enjoy a full schedule of living history programs and demonstrations, including a fast-paced tactical demonstration along a restored stretch of the […]

Sounding the Alarm, April 19, 2025

Old Parish Cemetery, Norwood MA Washington Street 480, Norwood, Massachusetts, United States

Old Parish Preservation Volunteers (OPPV) of Norwood, Massachusetts will be hosting a ceremony in Old Parish Cemetery on Saturday, April 19, 2025 beginning at 10:00 am. This event will commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the sixty men from South Dedham (now Norwood) who answered the alarm of April 19, 1775. Twenty of these men are […]

Free

Gallery Talk: Rebels, Rights & Revolution: Battles of Lexington and Concord

Massachusetts Historical Society Boylston Street 1154, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Join Reference Librarian Lauren Gray for a gallery talk on the exhibition "1775: Rebels, Rights & Revolution," which charts major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution. Lauren will delve into the impact of the Battles of Lexington and Concord using related exhibition items. Visitors are invited to explore the rest of […]

Free

American Elm Tree Dedication in Honor of the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington

The lawn behind Buckman Tavern in Lexington Center 1 Bedford Street, Lexington, United States

Hosted by the Lexington Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, this public ceremony will include a tree dedication service, U.S. Flag rituals, patriotic music by the William Diamond Junior Fife & Drum Corps, and participation by the Lexington Minute Men.

Free

18th Century Encampment & Muster

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

The Agawam Historical Association will host an 18th century encampment and militia muster with the 25th Continental Regiment and Green Valley Homestead reenactment groups at the historic Thomas Smith House, 251 North West Street, Feeding Hills on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the […]

Free

Littleton Patriots Day Celebration!

Liberty Square and Fay Park, Litteton New Estate Road 81, Littleton, MA, United States

All-day event. At 10 AM at Liberty Square, we will hear short speeches on the importance of Patriot's Day and lay wreaths and play Taps to honor Littleton Revolutionary War patriots. From 11 AM to 3 PM at Fay Park and the Littleton Historical Society, join us for games, crafts, horses, a fire truck, and […]

Free
Event Series Salem’s Role in the American Revolution

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 Green Rededication

Lexington Battle Green Lexington Battle Green, Lexington, United States

After the 250th Battle of Lexington Anniversary Reenactment, the morning will pivot to an exciting and never-before-seen Patriotic Performance and demonstration by the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, in a stunning audio/visual event meant to pay homage to America’s fight for liberty from 1775 to the present day.

Free

Patriots’ Day on Lynnfield Common

11 a.m. Children’s Workshop in the Meeting House Hat making. Children (and others) will make paper tri-cornered hats and be given a “Capt. Bancroft’s Company” flag. Demonstrations by reenactors during this time. 12:40 p.m. The story of Martin Herrick and the Lynn End Militia. 12:45 p.m. The arrival of Martin Herrick Immediately following: March to […]

Free

Arlington250: Menotomy Beer Hall

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

On April 19, the actual first day of the American Revolution, we celebrate with food and craft beverages the passage of Paul Revere and William Dawes through present-day Arlington to warn of advance of British troops to suppress the colonial rebellion. This indoor family friendly beer hall providing arts and crafts for children, live music […]

Free

Keepers of the Revolution

Scanlon Banquet Hall, Westfield State University, 477 Western Ave, Westfield, MA Western Avenue 477, Westfield, MA, United States

On the exact 250th anniversary of Lexington and Concord, come celebrate America's legacy of patriotism and revolution! "Keepers of the Revolution" seeks to Educate, Entertain, and Inspire patriots of all ages to keep the spirit of Revolution in the Northeast alive. Come for food, speakers and comedy, including: Comedians K-von Moezzi and Brian Swinehart Speakers […]

Free

Needham2Arlington – Bus

Jason Russell House 7 Jason Street, Arlington, MA, United States

250 years ago, Needham residents helped repel British attacks on Lexington and Concord. The East Needham Militia’s 12.6-mile march to join the battle started at the Townsend Green (Nehoiden and Central Ave) and ended in Arlington by the Jason Russell House (which still stands). The fighting in Arlington was some of the heaviest of the […]

$60.00
Event Series Concord250 Event: “SCENES FROM THE REVOLUTION – a Quarter Millennial Musical”

Concord250 Event: “Scenes From The Revolution – a Quarter Millennial Musical”

51 Walden Performing Arts Center Walden Street 51, Concord, MA, United States

“Scenes From The Revolution” is ready for Concord250 Please join us after the parade at The Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden St. Concord MA on Saturday, April 19, 2025, for two performances of “Scenes From The Revolution – a Quarter Millennial Musical” written by Aline Shader. For all ages, this engaging musical, with heartwarming […]

Free

Lexington’s 2025 Patriots’ Day Parade

Massachusetts Avenue Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, Massachusetts, United States

Lexington’s Patriots’ Day Parade honors Lexington’s history as the birthplace of liberty and provides a fun-filled afternoon for families of all ages. This year’s parade on Saturday, April 19, at 2 p.m., will be bigger and more exciting than ever. It will include reenactors, marching bands, floats, fife & drums, clowns & jugglers, dancers, dignitaries, […]

Free
Event Series Concord250 Event: “SCENES FROM THE REVOLUTION – a Quarter Millennial Musical”

Concord250 Event: “Scenes From The Revolution – a Quarter Millennial Musical”

51 Walden Performing Arts Center Walden Street 51, Concord, MA, United States

“Scenes From The Revolution” is ready for Concord250 Please join us after the parade at The Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden St. Concord MA on Saturday, April 19, 2025, for two performances of “Scenes From The Revolution – a Quarter Millennial Musical” written by Aline Shader. For all ages, this engaging musical, with heartwarming […]

Free

Sudbury Celebrates 250 with Colonial Music

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

Colonial Music Celebration Concert at Martha Mary Chapel Wayside Inn Grounds Sudbury, MA Deirdre Sweeney and Al Petty perform an extensive repertoire of 18th century dance music, as well as marches and laments, on flute, whistle, recorder and fife, gathered from manuscripts printed between the 17th and 19th centuries and arranged in counterpoint. They play […]

Free

Historic 1700s Colonial Dinner

Longfellow’s Wayside Inn 72 Wayside Inn Road, Sudbury, MA, United States

Longfellow's Wayside Inn Historic Dinner Tickets: $65 | Per Person ($10 off for those who dress up in colonial attire!) (Tickets at RESY.com) $55 | TWIF members (Please call 978-443-1776x1) This event is non-refundable. Each ticket includes taxes and gratuity. Alcohol served to 21+ only. About: Come celebrate with us at The Historic 1700s Colonial […]

$65.00

Westford REV 250: Patriot’s Day Candlelight Tribute at Westlawn Cemetery on April 19

Westford Museum 2 Boston Road, Westford, MA, United States

We invite you to attend the Patriot's Day Candlelight Tribute at Westlawn Cemetery on April 19! It's an incredible opportunity to honor the brave men from Westford who served during the American Revolution. This year, we're offering a unique experience with a self-guided stroll through the cemetery, allowing you to access the service records of […]

13th Annual Tough Ruck Marathon

The Fenn School Monument Street 516, Concord, NC, United States

On Sunday, April 20, 2025, 1,000 military personnel, first responders, and civilians from across the country will gather before dawn to honor their fallen comrades as part of the 2025 Tough Ruck held in partnership with the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) and the Boston Marathon. Participants will “ruck” 26.2 miles along the paths of the […]

Free
Event Series Salem’s Role in the American Revolution

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

il Casale Lexington Live Jazz Brunch

il Casale Lexington 1727 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, United States

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 […]

Free

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

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 […]

Ye Ole Burial Ground Ceremony

Ye Ole Burial Ground Ye Ole Burial Ground, Lexington, United States

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.

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

Loyalists and Revolutionaries: Two Iconic Lincoln Properties at the Heart of a Changing World

Historic New England: Codman Estate and Gropius House Lincoln, Massachusetts, United States

Monday, April 21, 2025 (Patriot’s Day Holiday) Open House: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Historic New England invites you walk Lincoln’s trails and visit two of its properties in Lincoln, Massachusetts: - The Codman Estate, home to five generations of the Chambers/Russell/Codman family. - The Walter Gropius House, home to a revolutionary architect. Codman Estate, […]

Free

Revolutionary Scavenger Hunt

The Depot 13 Depot Square, Lexington, United States

Where is the Parker boulder? Is there a weathervane on the Belfry? What happened at the Harrington House? No matter how long you've lived in Lexington, there is still plenty for your kids to discover! Have them test their clue-solving and observation skills with a Revolutionary-themed scavenger hunt that takes them to sites around 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

Lexington’s Patriotic Picnic in the Park

Hastings Park 10 Lincoln St, Lexington, United States

Sign up today for Lexington’s Patriotic Picnic in the Park, featuring food from local restaurants and an exceptional performance by members of the Boston Pops, with Keith Lockhart conducting inside the Hastings Park Gazebo. Close out a momentous weekend honoring the first shot of the American Revolution with the Lex250 Patriotic Picnic in the Park […]

Black History at the Hancock-Clarke House

Hancock-Clarke House 36 Hancock Street, Lexington, United States

The Hancock-Clarke House holds a unique role as the only site of enslavement open to the public in Lexington. Inside the museum, learn about Jack and Dinah, two individuals enslaved by the Hancock family. Outside, in partnership with the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington, meet local researchers who are working to put Lexington's 18th […]

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 […]

Naturalization Ceremony

Lexington Battle Green Lexington Battle Green, Lexington, United States

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 […]

Free

Innovation Trail Tour – Kendall Square

Boston Marriott Cambridge Broadway 50, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Want to learn more about the scientists, inventors, and entrepreneurs who made Cambridge one of the most innovative cities in the world? Join us for a special tour of The Innovation Trail, supported by the City of Cambridge and MA 250. From anti-aging technology to gene-editing, the newest discoveries coming out of Cambridge are building […]

Free

Cambridge Innovation Tour – April School Vacation Week

50 Broadway, Cambridge, MA Broadway 50, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Want to learn more about the scientists, inventors, and entrepreneurs who made Cambridge one of the most innovative cities in the world? Join us for a special tour of The Innovation Trail, supported by the City of Cambridge and MA 250. From anti-aging technology to gene-editing, the newest discoveries coming out of Cambridge are building […]

Free

School Vacation Week: Celebrating 250 Years of the American Revolution

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

Revolutionary War Game Day! 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. Visit the Cabot House to […]

Free
Event Series Childrens’ Reenactment of the Battle of Lexington

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
Event Series Childrens’ Reenactment of the Battle of Lexington

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

Facing Colonel Alexander Leslie

Tapley Memorial Hall 13 Page Street, Danvers, MA, United States

How, why & where the first land battle of the American Revolution could have happened at Salem’s North Bridge in February 1775 instead of in Lexington and at Concord’s North Bridge on April 19th. Less than two months before April 19th in 1775, the American Revolution’s first land battle could have taken place in Marblehead […]

Free

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

Claiming Sovereignty

Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA, United States

Elizabeth James-Perry, Aquinnah Wampanoag Culture Bearer and Artist, joins us for a conversation on the experiences of Native communities in the Massachusetts area during the American Revolution. As part of the new special exhibition Whose Revolution Elizabeth James-Perry created a Wampum choker that represents the kind of object an eighteenth-century Wampanoag soldier from eastern Massachusetts, […]

Event Series Trolley Tour: Revolutionary Line

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

♫♬ Paul Revere & Friends™

Natick Community Senior Center East Central Street 117, Natick, MA, United States

Musical Ventriloquist Kevin Driscoll (aka Paul Revere) is a Massachusetts Certified Teacher with decades of teaching experience. The Paul Revere & Friends™ INTERACTIVE performance is in full compliance with the goals of the Massachusetts History and Social Science Curriculum Framework . The INTERACTIVE learning experience includes "the beginning of the Revolution at Lexington and Concord, […]

Free
Event Series South Shore History Symposium 2025: Revolutionary Connections: The South Shore and the War for Independence

South Shore History Symposium 2025: Revolutionary Connections: The South Shore and the War for Independence

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

Revolutionary Connections: The South Shore and the War for Independence Registration: 8:30 a.m. Presentations: 9:20 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The Spire Center for the Performing Arts, 25 ½ Court Street, Plymouth Schedule: 8:30 a.m. Registration & Refreshments 9:15 a.m. Welcoming Remarks, Donna Curtin, Back Roads of the South Shore Chair and Executive Director of Pilgrim […]

$20
Event Series Trolley Tour: Revolutionary Line

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

Women of the Revolution 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 […]

Free

School Vacation Week: Celebrating 250 Years of the American Revolution

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

Hands-On History Day: Weaponries of the American Revolution Stop by the Cabot House to explore and learn about some weapons used during the Revolution. Touchable objects on view include muskets, musket balls, canon balls, and more!

Free

Born in Cambridge Tours – Cambridgeport

Cambridgeport - location TBD Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

In their recent book, Born in Cambridge: 400 Years of Ideas and Innovators, authors Karen Weintraub and Michael Kuchta argue that “he story of Cambridge reflects the story of America….Major events and trends that affected the nation left fingerprints here, too.” But although the same outside forces have acted on Cambridge as on the rest […]

April 26: Ideas, Invention, and Imagination: A Guided Tour of Cambridgeport

899 Main Street, Cambridge Main Street 899, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

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 […]

Free

Revolutionary Plymouth 250: “Liberty and Tea at the Spooner House”

Spooner House Museum North Street 27, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Step back in time to sample the same varieties of imported teas that the Sons of Liberty defiantly tossed into Boston Harbor, alongside an herbal “Liberty tea” favored by Patriots in protest. Explore a special exhibition featuring rarely displayed Revolutionary-era artifacts, and speak to costumed interpreters about the debates that divided Plymouth as residents grappled […]

$8 – $12

Concord Museum: The 250th Midnight Ride Celebration

Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA, United States

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 […]

Event Series Trolley Tour: Revolutionary Line

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

Poets in the Garden

Longfellow House-Washington Headquarters Brattle Street 105, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

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. […]

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
Event Series “Old Andover” and the American Revolution

“Old Andover” and the American Revolution

North Andover Historical Society 800 Massachusetts Ave., North Andover, United States

Doors at 6 p.m./Presentation at 6:30 p.m. This talk shows how Andover helped plant the seeds of the American Revolution. We will see old Andover’s role in the fight for Independence and our legacy in shaping the birth of the nation. Scott W. Dianis is a longtime resident of Andover with a keen interest in […]

$10
Event Series Privateer Trail Walking Tour

Privateer Trail Walking Tour

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

Are you interested in Beverly’s Revolutionary era maritime history? Then this is the tour for you! Join us as we journey through Beverly to visit the homes and businesses of some of Beverly’s most famous privateers. Experience Beverly’s beautiful waterfront views as our guide explains how these sites would have looked and functioned in the […]

Free
Event Series Privateer Trail Walking Tour

Privateer Trail Walking Tour

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

Are you interested in Beverly’s Revolutionary era maritime history? Then this is the tour for you! Join us as we journey through Beverly to visit the homes and businesses of some of Beverly’s most famous privateers. Experience Beverly’s beautiful waterfront views as our guide explains how these sites would have looked and functioned in the […]

Free
Event Series Plymouth in the Revolution Lecture Series 2025

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

Paul Revere portrayed by Kevin Driscoll

Clinton Historical Society Church Street 210, Clinton, MA, United States

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 […]

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