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Event Series Sparking the Revolution: Flintlocks, Gunpowder, and Policy in America’s War for Independence

Sparking the Revolution: Flintlocks, Gunpowder, and Policy in America’s War for Independence

Springfield Armory National Historic Site One Armory Square, Springfield, United States +1 more

Join us in Springfield November 20 and 21st, 2025! The University of Wyoming College of Law’s Firearms Research Center, in partnership with Springfield Armory National Historic Site, invites you to an academic conference exploring the complex role of firearms in Revolutionary America. Through thought-provoking panels, lectures, and discussions, the program will delve into topics such […]

Free

The First Commander Remembered: Washington’s Legacy in Cambridge

Cambridge Public Library Broadway 449, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

To mark the 250th anniversaries of the American Revolution and the founding of the United States, a coalition of Cambridge non-profits and government agencies will present Washington in American Memory, a seven-part speaker series taking place in-person and online. Debunk myths and trace the evolution of the public memory of George Washington in Cambridge, Massachusetts, […]

Free
Event Series Handmade Craft Demonstration and Sale

Handmade Craft Demonstration and Sale

Paul Revere House 19 North Square, Boston, United States

Erich and Janice Steinhagen bring their 18th century craft techniques all the way from Connecticut for a two-day holiday season residency as they demonstrate redware pottery production and the fiber art of spinning in our Revere Room. Erich will be throwing pots on the wheel while Janice spins sheep’s wool or flax into yarn. Finished […]

$1.00 – $62
Event Series Handmade Craft Demonstration and Sale

Handmade Craft Demonstration and Sale

Paul Revere House 19 North Square, Boston, United States

Erich and Janice Steinhagen bring their 18th century craft techniques all the way from Connecticut for a two-day holiday season residency as they demonstrate redware pottery production and the fiber art of spinning in our Revere Room. Erich will be throwing pots on the wheel while Janice spins sheep’s wool or flax into yarn. Finished […]

$1.00 – $62
Event Series Burial Hill Tour Series – Revolutionary Connections

Burial Hill Tour Series – Revolutionary Connections

Plymouth Burial Hill Cemetery Town Square 19, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

The Plymouth Antiquarian Society and Pilgrim Hall Museum announce their continuing partnership in a free public tour series of Plymouth’s historic Burial Hill for the 2025 season. Each first Saturday of the month a thematic tour of the ancient burying ground will reveal facets of Plymouth’s evolving story over generations. This year honors the 250th […]

Free

Handmade Craft Demonstration and Sale

Paul Revere House 19 North Square, Boston, United States

Erich and Janice Steinhagen bring their 18th century craft techniques all the way from Connecticut for a two-day holiday season residency as they demonstrate redware pottery production and the fiber art of spinning in our Revere Room. Erich will be throwing pots on the wheel while Janice spins sheep’s wool or flax into yarn. Finished […]

$1.00 – $62

America’s Tapestry Community Stitching Event

Smith Barn 38 Felton St., Peabody, MA, United States

This year, the Peabody Historical Society and Museum is partnering with the American Tapestry Project, inviting visitors to take part in a community stitching activity where you can participate in making history! In commemoration of the 250th, the American Tapestry Project has designed 13 textile panels depicting lesser-known stories about the original thirteen colonies' roles […]

Free

Lexington History Museums Presents the 1773 Tea Burning Reenactment – A Lex250 Signature Event

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford Street, Lexington, United States

On December 13, 1773, unfair British taxes were on everyone’s mind as three ships sat in Boston harbor, carrying shipments of East India Company tea. Lexington Town Meeting concluded a multi-day debate with a resolution to stop purchasing or drinking imported British tea. The crowd spilled out onto the common behind the meeting house and […]

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First Day Hike at Blackstone River Greenway Visitor Center

Blackstone River Greenway Visitor Center Paul Clancy Way 3, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and it is also where the First Day Hikes started. On New Years Day in 1992, 380 people gathered at Blue Hills Reservation to welcome the new year with a walk in the woods. That simple idea grew into something big. Today, all 50 states offer First Day […]

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DCR First Day Hike at Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park

Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park Oak Street, Douglas, Massachusetts, United States

Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and it is also where the First Day Hikes started. On New Years Day in 1992, 380 people gathered at Blue Hills Reservation to welcome the new year with a walk in the woods. That simple idea grew into something big. Today, all 50 states offer First Day […]

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DCR First Day Hike at South Cape Beach State Reservation

DCR South Cape Beach State Reservation Great Oak Road 668, Mashpee, Massachusetts, United States

Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and it is also where the First Day Hikes started. On New Years Day in 1992, 380 people gathered at Blue Hills Reservation to welcome the new year with a walk in the woods. That simple idea grew into something big. Today, all 50 states offer First Day […]

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DCR First Day Hike at Wachusett Reservoir

DCR Wachusett Reservoir Temple Street 168, West Boylston, Massachusetts, United States

Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and it is also where the First Day Hikes started. On New Years Day in 1992, 380 people gathered at Blue Hill Reservation to welcome the new year with a walk in the woods. That simple idea grew into something big. Today, all 50 states offer First Day […]

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DCR First Day Hike at Breakheart Reservation

DCR Breakheart Reservation Forest Street 177, Lynn, Massachusetts, United States

Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and it is also where the First Day Hikes started. On New Years Day in 1992, 380 people gathered at Blue Hills Reservation to welcome the new year with a walk in the woods. That simple idea grew into something big. Today, all 50 states offer First Day […]

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DCR First Day Hike at Harold Parker State Forest

DCR Harold Parker State Forest Middleton Road 700, North Andover, Massachusetts, United States

Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and it is also where the First Day Hikes started. On New Years Day in 1992, 380 people gathered at Blue Hills Reservation to welcome the new year with a walk in the woods. That simple idea grew into something big. Today, all 50 states offer First Day […]

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DCR First Day Hike at Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest

DCR Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest West Hawley Road 466, Plainfield, Massachusetts, United States

Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and it is also where the First Day Hikes started. On New Years Day in 1992, 380 people gathered at Blue Hills Reservation to welcome the new year with a walk in the woods. That simple idea grew into something big. Today, all 50 states offer First Day […]

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DCR First Day Hike at Halibut Point State Park

DCR Halibut Point State Park Gott Avenue 4, Rockport, Massachusetts, United States

Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and it is also where the First Day Hikes started. On New Years Day in 1992, 380 people gathered at Blue Hills Reservation to welcome the new year with a walk in the woods. That simple idea grew into something big. Today, all 50 states offer First Day […]

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DCR First Day Hike at Willard Brook State Forest

DCR Willard Brook State Forest Townsend Road 59, Ashby, Massachusetts, United States

Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and it is also where the First Day Hikes started. On New Years Day in 1992, 380 people gathered at Blue Hills Reservation to welcome the new year with a walk in the woods. That simple idea grew into something big. Today, all 50 states offer First Day […]

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DCR First Day Hike at Chester-Blandford State Forest

DCR Chester-Blandford State Forest U.S. 20 631, Chester, Massachusetts, United States

Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and it is also where the First Day Hikes started. On New Years Day in 1992, 380 people gathered at Blue Hills Reservation to welcome the new year with a walk in the woods. That simple idea grew into something big. Today, all 50 states offer First Day […]

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DCR First Day Hike at Walden Pond Reservation

DCR Walden Pond Reservation Walden Street 915, Concord, Massachusetts, United States

Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and it is also where the First Day Hikes started. On New Years Day in 1992, 380 people gathered at Blue Hills Reservation to welcome the new year with a walk in the woods. That simple idea grew into something big. Today, all 50 states offer First Day […]

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DCR First Day Hike at Blue Hills Reservation

DCR Blue Hills Reservation Hillside Street 840, Milton, Massachusetts, United States

Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and it is also where the First Day Hikes started. On New Years Day in 1992, 380 people gathered at Blue Hills Reservation to welcome the new year with a walk in the woods. That simple idea grew into something big. Today, all 50 states offer First Day […]

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The 250th First Flag Raising on Prospect Hill

Prospect Hill Park 68 Munroe Street, Somerville, MA, United States +1 more

On, January 1, 1776, George Washington ordered the raising of the "Grand Union Flag" over Prospect Hill. The First Flag symbolized both the defiance and resolve of the Continental Army as they entered a critical phase of the Siege of Boston. This year's milestone 250th annivesary expands the traditional military ceremony to better reflect the […]

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DCR First Day Hike at Douglas State Forest

DCR Douglas State Forest Wallum Lake Road 107, Douglas, Massachusetts, United States

Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and it is also where the First Day Hikes started. On New Years Day in 1992, 380 people gathered at Blue Hills Reservation to welcome the new year with a walk in the woods. That simple idea grew into something big. Today, all 50 states offer First Day […]

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DCR First Day Hike at Great Falls Discovery Center

DCR Great Falls Discovery Center Avenue A 2, Montague, Massachusetts, United States

Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and it is also where the First Day Hikes started. On New Years Day in 1992, 380 people gathered at Blue Hills Reservation to welcome the new year with a walk in the woods. That simple idea grew into something big. Today, all 50 states offer First Day […]

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DCR First Day Hike at Mount Greylock State Reservation

DCR Mount Greylock State Reservation Rockwell Road 30, Lanesborough, Massachusetts, United States

Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and it is also where the First Day Hikes started. On New Years Day in 1992, 380 people gathered at Blue Hills Reservation to welcome the new year with a walk in the woods. That simple idea grew into something big. Today, all 50 states offer First Day […]

Free

DCR First Day Hike at Mount Tom Reservation

DCR Mount Tom Reservation Reservation Road 125, Holyoke, Massachusetts, United States

Massachusetts is where the American Revolution began, and it is also where the First Day Hikes started. On New Years Day in 1992, 380 people gathered at Blue Hills Reservation to welcome the new year with a walk in the woods. That simple idea grew into something big. Today, all 50 states offer First Day […]

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Henry Knox Trail 250 – Great Barrington

Mahaiwe Theater, Great Barrington Castle Street 14, Great Barrington, Massachusetts, United States

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 […]

Free
Event Series Knox Trail 250

Knox Trail 250 – Worcester

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

Agawam Historical Association – “The Most Proper Spot in America: The Continental Arsenal at Springfield”

Captain Charles Leonard House 663 Main Street, Agawam, United States

The public is invited to the Winter Meeting of the Agawam Historical Association on Thursday, 15 January 2026 at 6:30 pm at the Captain Charles Leonard House, 663 Main Street, Agawam, when Springfield Armory National Historic Site Curator Alex MacKenzie will present “The Most Proper Spot in America: The Continental Arsenal at Springfield,” revealing its […]

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Agawam Historical Association Winter Meeting – “The Most Proper Spot in America: The Continental Arsenal at Springfield”

Captain Charles Leonard House 663 Main Street, Agawam, United States

The public is invited to the Winter Meeting of the Agawam Historical Association on Thursday, 15 January 2026 at 6:30 pm at the Captain Charles Leonard House, 663 Main Street, Agawam, when Springfield Armory National Historic Site Curator Alex MacKenzie will present “The Most Proper Spot in America: The Continental Arsenal at Springfield,” revealing its […]

Free
Event Series Knox Trail 250

Knox Trail 250

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

Springfield Armory National Historic Site One Armory Square, Springfield, United States

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 […]

Free
Event Series For Love! For Liberty! A New Musical

For Love! For Liberty! A New Musical

52sumner.com Sumner Avenue 52, Springfield, MA, United States

For Love! For Liberty! Is a new musical theater production featuring delightful songs, dance, and characters. It bridges centuries, set in Springfield Mass at the Springfield Army and in 1775-6 along the Knox trail. The story unfolds as middle-school history students help the US Park Service, teachers and grandparents bring lessor known revolutionary heroes to […]

$18
Event Series For Love! For Liberty! A New Musical

For Love! For Liberty! A New Musical

52sumner.com Sumner Avenue 52, Springfield, MA, United States

For Love! For Liberty! Is a new musical theater production featuring delightful songs, dance, and characters. It bridges centuries, set in Springfield Mass at the Springfield Army and in 1775-6 along the Knox trail. The story unfolds as middle-school history students help the US Park Service, teachers and grandparents bring lessor known revolutionary heroes to […]

$18

The First President and the First People: Washington in the Native Northeast

Cambridge Public Library Broadway 449, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

To mark the 250th anniversaries of the American Revolution and the founding of the United States, a coalition of local non-profits and government agencies will present Washington in American Memory, a seven-part speaker series. Explore how Americans have remembered, reinterpreted, and reshaped the meaning of the American Revolution from 1776 to today, featuring: -Colin Gordon […]

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A Day in Revolutionary Stockbridge

Stockbridge Library Museum & Archives Main Street 46, Stockbridge, Massachusetts, United States

The American Revolution comes to Stockbridge! Please join us for a day of programs and events to mark the 250th anniversary of the year in which the Declaration of Independence was signed. Stretching along Main Street from the Town Offices to the Mission House, activities will include a quartermaster’s tent displaying the kinds of things […]

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A Day in Revolutionary Stockbridge

Stockbridge Library Museum & Archives Main Street 46, Stockbridge, Massachusetts, United States

The American Revolution comes to Stockbridge! Please join us for a day of programs and events to mark the 250th anniversary of the year in which the Declaration of Independence was signed. Throughout the day: Visit the Mission House, which will be set up as a tavern with hot drinks and baked goods available. Discuss […]

Griffin Museum of Photography: Manifest Destiny Exhibition Artist Panel

Griffin Museum of Photography Shore Road 67, Winchester, MA, United States

The Griffin Museum is pleased to host an artist panel for the exhibition Manifest Destiny. Please join us in-person to hear from the artists Craig Easton, Drew Leventhal, Lisa Elmaleh, Rich Frishman, and Vicky Sambunaris, who will share with us the creative process behind their works. The artist panel will be followed by a reception […]

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The Story Behind Paul Revere’s Ride — And More

Virtual Program North Washington Square 19 1/2, Salem, MA, United States

Paul Revere is an American icon, but how much does the story of the Midnight Ride hold up, and why? This program will explore Revere and his famous ride and offer some insights into other aspects of his life. Revere was a silversmith with several side jobs, an active member of the Freemasons, and a […]

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Event Series Tavern Talk: Henry Knox and his Noble Train of Artillery, a 2-Part Series

Tavern Talk: Henry Knox and his Noble Train of Artillery, a 2-Part Series

Aeronaut Brewery Tyler Street 14, Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

Experience the Tavern Tradition -- history shared out loud among neighbors. Somerville Museum presents a 2-part Tavern Talk with Dan Breen on January 26th and February 9th at Aeronaut Brewing in Somerville. Part 1 (1/26): Ethan Allen, Benedict Arnold and the Gibraltar of North America" Part 2 (2/9): "The Noble Train Arrives: Knox, Washington and […]

cost includes one drink ticket

“I Screamed with All My Might” – The Civilians Trapped Behind the Boston Siege Lines

Acton Town Hall Main Street 472, Acton, MA, United States

Acton 250 Committee Presents with Alexander Cain, JD Wednesday, January 28th 7:00 – 8:30 PM Acton Town Hall, 472 Main Street, Room 204 In the aftermath of the Battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775, numerous civilians found themselves trapped within Boston, encircled by the newly formed Massachusetts Grand Army. The constant fear of an […]

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The Memory of ’76: The Revolution in American History

American Antiquarian Society 185 Salisbury Street, Worcester, United States

In this virtual talk, historian Michael D. Hattem will discuss Americans’ uniquely emotional connection to the memory of the Revolution, its central role in American history as a contested national “origin myth,” and how revising the past is an important and long‑standing American political tradition. Americans agree that their nation’s origins lie in the Revolution, […]

Newburyport’s Road to Independence, Part I: The Long, Dark Winter of 1776

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

Historian Alexander Cain returns to Newburyport to explore one of the most tense and transformative moments in American history in this engaging lecture on Massachusetts and Newburyport in early 1776. As the Siege of Boston drags through a bitter winter, he will discuss civilian suffering inside the town, the controversial use of smallpox in efforts […]

Free – $10

Newburyport’s Road to Independence, Part I: The Long, Dark Winter of 1776

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

Historian Alexander Cain returns to Newburyport to explore one of the most tense and transformative moments in American history in this engaging lecture on Massachusetts and Newburyport in early 1776. As the Siege of Boston drags through a bitter winter, he will discuss civilian suffering inside the town, the controversial use of smallpox in efforts […]

Free – $10
Event Series Knox Train of Artillery

Knox Train of Artillery

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

Visit Old Sturbridge Village this January for a unique event to start off America's 250th celebrations. In collaboration with Fort Ticonderoga, this event commemorates the Knox Train as it moved through central Massachusetts. Follow Colonel Henry Knox’s journey from New York to Boston to deliver more than 50 cannons in the winter of 1776 and […]

Songs of the Revolution with Diane Taraz at Reading Public Library

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

Enjoy songs of the American Revolution with accomplished singer and dulcimer musician Diane Taraz, as she shares historic music that became the rhythmic heartbeat of 1776. Diane presents songs that were enjoyed by both sides during the American Revolution, exploring the fascinating world behind the lyrics. She sings and accompanies herself on mountain dulcimer and […]

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Knox Trail 250 – Worcester

AC Hotel by Marriott Worcester 125 Front Street, Worcester, MA, United States

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 […]

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 time” (Los Angeles Times), he brings more than just breathtaking sound to the stage. With boundless curiosity and razor-sharp intellect, Tines delves into the stories […]

$56

Event Series Knox Train of Artillery

Knox Train of Artillery

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

Visit Old Sturbridge Village this January for a unique event to start off America's 250th celebrations. In collaboration with Fort Ticonderoga, this event commemorates the Knox Train as it moved through central Massachusetts. Follow Colonel Henry Knox’s journey from New York to Boston to deliver more than 50 cannons in the winter of 1776 and […]

Event Series African American Patriots® Tour

African American Patriots® Tour

Boston Tremont Street 139, Boston, MA, United States

Freedom Trail® Foundation’s acclaimed African American Patriots® Tours celebrate the African American patriots that played a vital role in the start of the American Revolution in Boston and in the formation of our country. Led by 18th-century costumed guides, tour-goers can view history through the eyes of these courageous men and women throughout Black History […]

$8 – $17

Henry Knox and the Noble Artillery Train

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

4 PM The Story How did a 25-year-old bookstore owner become the hero who launched the American Revolution without firing a shot? Steven Glovsky explores the improbabilities and inconsistencies of Henry Knox’s story. The Noble Artillery Train • 60 tons of cannon moved from NY to MA! • Passed through Sudbury in 1776! • Forced […]

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Objects of Memory: Washington and Material Culture

Cambridge Public Library Broadway 449, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

To mark the 250th anniversaries of the American Revolution and the founding of the United States, a coalition of local non-profits and government agencies will present Washington in American Memory, a seven-part speaker series. Consider how Americans understand the material culture of Washington and the Revolution, including art and clothing, featuring: -Zara Anishanslin, author of […]

Free

Being Thomas Jefferson: An Intimate History

American Antiquarian Society 185 Salisbury Street, Worcester, United States

Historian Andrew Burstein discusses his new book, Being Thomas Jefferson: An Intimate History (January 2026), the culmination of three decades of research and writing on Jefferson, the Republic of Letters, and questions of intimacy, body and soul, in an early American context. Fifty years after Fawn Brodie shocked the history profession with her Freudian-tinged psychobiography […]

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Newburyport’s Road to Independence, Part II: QUÉBEC 1775-1776: The Last Siege

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

Join us for the Canadian perspective on the Arnold Expedition and the last siege of Québec in 1775-1776. During the first months of the War of Independence, the Continental Army set its sights on the Province of Quebec. This British colony, born from the ashes of New France, is equally a threat and an opportunity […]

Free – $10

Lincoln Day 2026

Old Ship Church Main Street 90, Hingham, MA, United States

The Hingham Historical Society invites history lovers everywhere to participate in Hingham’s 49th annual Lincoln Day on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Each year, Lincoln Day celebrates civic engagement and reflects on the lives and legacies of General Benjamin Lincoln (1733-1810) and President Abraham Lincoln (1809 – 1865). Born more than 70 years and 1,000 miles […]

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Event Series African American Patriots® Tour

African American Patriots® Tour

Boston Tremont Street 139, Boston, MA, United States

Freedom Trail® Foundation’s acclaimed African American Patriots® Tours celebrate the African American patriots that played a vital role in the start of the American Revolution in Boston and in the formation of our country. Led by 18th-century costumed guides, tour-goers can view history through the eyes of these courageous men and women throughout Black History […]

$8 – $17

Henry Knox Trail 250 – Framingham

The Village Hall, Framingham Green 2 Oak Street, Framingham, MA, United States

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 […]

Free
Event Series Tavern Talk: Henry Knox and his Noble Train of Artillery, a 2-Part Series

Tavern Talk: Henry Knox and his Noble Train of Artillery, a 2-Part Series

Aeronaut Brewery Tyler Street 14, Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

Experience the Tavern Tradition -- history shared out loud among neighbors. Somerville Museum presents a 2-part Tavern Talk with Dan Breen on January 26th and February 9th at Aeronaut Brewing in Somerville. Part 1 (1/26): Ethan Allen, Benedict Arnold and the Gibraltar of North America" Part 2 (2/9): "The Noble Train Arrives: Knox, Washington and […]

cost includes one drink ticket
Event Series African American Patriots® Tour

African American Patriots® Tour

Boston Tremont Street 139, Boston, MA, United States

Freedom Trail® Foundation’s acclaimed African American Patriots® Tours celebrate the African American patriots that played a vital role in the start of the American Revolution in Boston and in the formation of our country. Led by 18th-century costumed guides, tour-goers can view history through the eyes of these courageous men and women throughout Black History […]

$8 – $17
Event Series African American Patriots® Tour

African American Patriots® Tour

Boston Tremont Street 139, Boston, MA, United States

Freedom Trail® Foundation’s acclaimed African American Patriots® Tours celebrate the African American patriots that played a vital role in the start of the American Revolution in Boston and in the formation of our country. Led by 18th-century costumed guides, tour-goers can view history through the eyes of these courageous men and women throughout Black History […]

$8 – $17

Wayside Inn Revisited: Rare Images and New Perspectives

Fairbank Community Center Fairbank Road 40, Sudbury, MA, United States

For the past two years, Brian Plumb (Inn historian, author, and member of the Sudbury Ancient Fyfe & Drum Companie) has been gathering historic images of the Wayside Inn from archives and collections across the country. Many of these images have never before been publicly seen and, for the first time ever, have been brought […]

Free

February Vacation Week at the Museum

New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

Travel back in time during February school vacation week! Each day includes themed-activities, crafts, stories, and a special movie. Enjoy the entire Museum, including the Lagoda whaling ship, the Kid's Corner play space, the Sailor's Nook pretend play area, the interactive sand table, whale skeletons, and more! Monday, February 16: 250 Years Ago Explore the […]

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 about a girl who grows up in a military regiment. Three performers and a pianist will engage audiences through singing, staging, and narration in this […]

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Screening of the Adam Tidd episode of the Black Patriots of Lexington

The Depot 13 Depot Square, Lexington, United States

ABCL and Tricon's 2 Red Tails are partnering with the Lexington History Museums to host a screening and Q&A of the Adam Tidd episode of the Black Patriots of Lexington at the Depot on Tuesday February 17 at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. This episode features Bill Poole: Historian William Poole shares the […]

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 about a girl who grows up in a military regiment. Three performers and a pianist will engage audiences through singing, staging, and narration in this […]

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 about a girl who grows up in a military regiment. Three performers and a pianist will engage audiences through singing, staging, and narration in this […]

Free

Children’s Drop-In Activity Day: Exploring the American Revolution & Falmouth’s Past!

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

Children’s Drop-In Activity Day: Exploring the American Revolution & Falmouth’s Past! Step back in time and spend a fun-filled day discovering the history of the American Revolution and the unique role Falmouth played in our nation’s early story! Families are invited to drop in anytime during the day to enjoy hands-on activities, crafts, and games […]

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Revolutionary Harbor Lectures: The Siege and Boston Harbor Communities

Atlantic Wharf (Fort Point Room) 290 Congress Street, Boston, United States

Come learn about the siege and its impacts on the harbor front communities of Boston! 250 Years Later; The Siege and Its Impacts on Boston's Harbor Front Communities Following the battles at Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775, Boston became the center of a quickly developing war between rebelling colonists and the forces of […]

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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 about a girl who grows up in a military regiment. Three performers and a pianist will engage audiences through singing, staging, and narration in this […]

Free

Revolutionary War Transcription Event

Upton Community Center 9 Milford St, Upton, Upton, United States

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, the National Archives and the National Park Service are collaborating on a special project to transcribe Revolutionary War Pension Files of more than 80,000 of America's first veterans, containing more than 2 million documents. These records may contain valuable details about Revolutionary War veterans and their […]

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The Barzillai Lew Project – A Duke Ellington Concert

Richard and Nancy Donahue Family Academic Arts Center Central Street 240, Lowell, MA, United States

The Forgotten Hero Who Inspired Duke Ellington. In 1942, the renown Duke Ellington composed a piano piece in Barzillai Lew’s honor, likely inspired by stories Ellington encountered while studying with the pioneering historian Carter G. Woodson. The musical score of this work, first retrieved and digitized from the Smithsonian American History Museum for this project, […]

$12.51
Event Series African American Patriots® Tour

African American Patriots® Tour

Boston Tremont Street 139, Boston, MA, United States

Freedom Trail® Foundation’s acclaimed African American Patriots® Tours celebrate the African American patriots that played a vital role in the start of the American Revolution in Boston and in the formation of our country. Led by 18th-century costumed guides, tour-goers can view history through the eyes of these courageous men and women throughout Black History […]

$8 – $17

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 about a girl who grows up in a military regiment. Three performers and a pianist will engage audiences through singing, staging, and narration in this […]

Free
Event Series African American Patriots® Tour

African American Patriots® Tour

Boston Tremont Street 139, Boston, MA, United States

Freedom Trail® Foundation’s acclaimed African American Patriots® Tours celebrate the African American patriots that played a vital role in the start of the American Revolution in Boston and in the formation of our country. Led by 18th-century costumed guides, tour-goers can view history through the eyes of these courageous men and women throughout Black History […]

$8 – $17

A Journey to Find an Ancestor and Honor His Faith in Diversity

Bedford Old Town Hall, Great Room (3rd Floor) South Road 16, Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

While researching her Revolutionary War ancestor, General John Glover, Jane Woolsey Gropp of Lexington learned about the Marbleheaders, a group of fishermen and sailors from the coastal town of Marblehead who played a crucial role in several key military operations during the war. They were a diverse group, including free African Americans and Native Americans, […]

Free

Teaching 250 Years of Immigration

Virtual Program North Washington Square 19 1/2, Salem, MA, United States

As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this webinar, co-hosted by The Immigration Learning Center and the Institute for Immigration Research at George Mason University, invites educators to examine how immigration has shaped the nation from the Revolutionary era to the present day. Learn about contributions […]

Free

ArtsThursdays: Revolutionary Teas

Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge Divinity Avenue 11, Cambridge, MA, United States

Free In-Person Special Event ArtsThursdays: Revolutionary Teas Thursday, February 26, 5:00–9:00 pm RSVPs encouraged Enter at Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge Join us for a free, fun evening at the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology—perfect for a date night, a friends’ outing, or meeting new people. This special edition […]

Indigenous Identity, Diplomacy & Sovereignty in the American Revolution

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

This is a virtual event free to attend. Please visit here to register: https://www.masshist.org/events/indigenous-identity The American Revolution reverberated across New England, touching the lives of the many Indigenous peoples living there. The Northeastern tribal nations reacted to the conflict in support of their sovereign interests; some chose to fight, while others engaged in diplomatic conversations […]

Free

Henry Knox’s Trek from Ticonderoga: Myths, Realities, and Results for Boston with J. L. Bell

Acton Town Hall Main Street 472, Acton, MA, United States

Thursday, February 26th 7:00 – 8:30 PM Acton Town Hall, 472 Main Street, Room 204 In early 1776, the young Continental Army colonel Henry Knox moved dozens of heavy cannons and mortars from Lake Champlain to the siege lines around Boston; one of the most famous stories from the Revolutionary War. And like many famous […]

Free
Event Series African American Patriots® Tour

African American Patriots® Tour

Boston Tremont Street 139, Boston, MA, United States

Freedom Trail® Foundation’s acclaimed African American Patriots® Tours celebrate the African American patriots that played a vital role in the start of the American Revolution in Boston and in the formation of our country. Led by 18th-century costumed guides, tour-goers can view history through the eyes of these courageous men and women throughout Black History […]

$8 – $17

Knox Trail 250 – Cambridge

Cambridge Public Library Broadway 449, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

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 […]

Free

Event Series Hybrid lecture: Benjamin Franklin, Frankenstein, and the Age of Revolution

Hybrid lecture: Benjamin Franklin, Frankenstein, and the Age of Revolution

Geological Lecture Hall Oxford Street 24, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Speaker: Joyce E. Chaplin, James Duncan Phillips Professor of Early American History, Harvard University Ask anyone why Benjamin Franklin is famous and they will likely mention his role in the American Revolution. Yet Franklin’s celebrity began with his science. Decades before independence, Immanuel Kant hailed him as “the Modern Prometheus,” a bold defier of nature […]

Free

Boston Massacre Anniversary

Faneuil Hall Faneuil Hall Square 1, Boston, MA, United States

The morning of March 5, 1776, on the sixth anniversary of the Boston Massacre, British troops discovered that Patriot forces fortified Dorchester Heights overnight. The date had not been chosen by accident. Every anniversary of the Boston Massacre, Patriot leaders remembered the event with orations and public commemorations. This year, for the two hundred and […]

Free
Event Series Hybrid lecture: Benjamin Franklin, Frankenstein, and the Age of Revolution

Hybrid lecture: Benjamin Franklin, Frankenstein, and the Age of Revolution

Geological Lecture Hall Oxford Street 24, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Speaker: Joyce E. Chaplin, James Duncan Phillips Professor of Early American History, Harvard University Ask anyone why Benjamin Franklin is famous and they will likely mention his role in the American Revolution. Yet Franklin’s celebrity began with his science. Decades before independence, Immanuel Kant hailed him as “the Modern Prometheus,” a bold defier of nature […]

Free

Newburyport’s Road to Independence III: Loyalists, Prisoners, and the Homefront

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

Step into wartime Newburyport with Alex Cain as loyalists face persecution, prices soar, and fear hangs heavy as we move to independence. In 1776, as war raged across the American colonies, the clash of armies echoed far beyond the battlefield into everyday life in Newburyport. Historian and fan favorite Alex Cain invites you to step […]

Free – $10

Evacuation Day Cruise – Revelry and Revolution

Boston Harbor Long Wharf 66, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Join us for a two-hour Evacuation Day Cruise through Boston Harbor to explore the story of the Siege of Boston from the water (June 1775 to March 1776). As we navigate the same channels used by the British fleet to evacuate the town, Park Rangers will provide historical narration highlighting the key events, people, landmarks, […]

Free – $17.85

Knox Trail 250 – Roxbury

First Church in Roxbury Putnam Street 10, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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 […]

Free

God of Our Fathers: Mighty Miracles of the American Revolution

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

March 7, 2026 at 3:30 pm Performing Arts Center, Brewster America 250 Series In Person & Livestreamed The Miracle at Dorchester Heights, Independence, and American Values Presented by Larkin Spivey, decorated Vietnam veteran, historian, and author Join us for a year-long a series of monthly lectures celebrating God's miraculous acts during our nation’s fight for […]

FREE admission for all!

LOCAL HISTORY GUILD | Revolution in Old Dartmouth

Virtual Program North Washington Square 19 1/2, Salem, MA, United States

As the U.S. marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary War, local historians have delved deeply into the history of the Revolution in Old Dartmouth. Different approaches reveal new and exciting stories related to the 1770s and 1780s in the areas now called Westport, Dartmouth, New Bedford, Fairhaven, and Acushnet. Join us this March […]

Free

The Siege of Boston – An Ending and Beginning

Virtual Program North Washington Square 19 1/2, Salem, MA, United States

Join us for a virtual talk exploring the Siege of Boston – its origins, impacts, and conclusion – and how the departure of the British Military from Boston would influence the pivotal year of 1776 and what became the Revolutionary War. Virtual: Please register with the Boston Public Library (https://bpl.libcal.com/event/16163728).

Free

Exclusive: ‘In Search of Phillis Wheatley Peters’ Director Talk & Screening

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

Explore the story of Phillis Wheatley Peters—her genius, her defiance, and the love that stood with her against extraordinary odds. ‘In Search of Phillis Wheatley Peters’ Director Talk and Screening. An Exclusive Museum of Old Newbury Event (MA250 Programming) Join us for a special screening and conversation with the filmmakers as part of the Museum […]

Free – $15

Gallery Talk: What Kind of Nation?

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

Join Chief Historian Kanisorn Wongsrichanalai for "What Kind of Nation?", a gallery talk on the exhibition 1776: Declaring Independence. Visitors are invited to explore the rest of the exhibition and ask questions. Attendance is free. Please visit here to register: https://www.masshist.org/events/gallery-talk-march-12-2026

Free

Travels with George: In Search of Washington and His Legacy

Cambridge Public Library Broadway 449, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

To mark the 250th anniversaries of the American Revolution and the founding of the United States, a coalition of local non-profits and government agencies will present Washington in American Memory, a seven-part speaker series. Retrace George Washington’s post-inaugural journeys and explore how he sought to unite a fragile new nation, featuring: -Peter Drummey, Chief Historian […]

Free

Dorchester Heights Remembrance Illumination

Dorchester Heights Monument and Grounds 95R G St, Boston, United States

Come together for an evening of remembrance at Dorchester Heights. This luminaria event invites visitors to pause, reflect, and connect with a turning point in the American Revolution. Two thousand luminaria will illuminate the fully restored national landmark to honor the legacy of Evacuation Day, which marks the end of the Siege of Boston. As […]

Free

St. Patrick’s Day or Evacuation Day or both?

boston marriott long wharf State Street 296, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Please join Mike Manning, South Boston native and amateur military historian, in a discussion of "Evacuation Day" and its 250th anniversary Join South Boston native and amateur military historian Mike Manning for an engaging, in-person discussion exploring the history and meaning of Evacuation Day alongside St. Patrick’s Day. This educational program covers key topics from […]

$25

Encampment & Open Monument Climb

Dorchester Heights Monument and Grounds 95R G St, Boston, United States

Step back in time at Dorchester Heights and experience an American Revolution era artillery encampment brought to life. See authentic cannons up close and learn about the British evacuation of Boston in 1776. This hands-on, family-friendly program offers a vivid look at the technology and teamwork that helped change the course of American history. Visitors […]

Free

The Battle of Saratoga: The Glorious Successes of our Arms in the North

Springfield Armory National Historic Site One Armory Square, Springfield, United States

On October 17, an entire British army surrendered for the first time in remote upstate New York. Discover how the American Northern Army successfully stopped a British invasion from Canada during the Saratoga Campaign of 1777. Garrett Cloer, Program Manager for Interpretation and Visitor Experience at Saratoga National Historical Park joins us to discuss one […]

Free

The Night Everything Changed … Yarmouth at the Heights

Thacher Hall Main Street 266, Yarmouth, MA, United States

One of the most strategic and decisive victories of the Revolutionary War, the bold action of Patriots (including men of Yarmouth) at Dorchester Heights fooled the British navy into ending its siege of Boston, fleeing on March 17, 1776. Come see and hear the stories in an interactive portrayal of “Yarmouth Patriots” who were part […]

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 Baker will share her vivid memories of events, people, and Dorchester life in the second half of the 18th century. Her recollections include the complicated […]

Free

Knox Trail 250 – Boston

Dorchester Heights Monument and Grounds 95R G St, Boston, United States

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 […]

Free

Calligraphy that Inspired a Nation: Learn to Write like America’s founders

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

Who was the calligrapher that wrote the Declaration of Independence? How did they write during the American Revolution? What tools did they use? What lettering style? Can I write like they did? We will explore these questions and more in this hands-on 90-minute program with calligrapher, Debby Reelitz! Participants will get the opportunity to write […]

Free
Event Series Agawam Historical Association Spring Meeting – Abigail Adams: Liberty & Legacy

Agawam Historical Association Spring Meeting – Abigail Adams: Liberty & Legacy

Captain Charles Leonard House 663 Main Street, Agawam, United States

The public is invited to attend the Spring meeting of the Agawam Historical Association, when Sheryl Faye will portray Abigail Adams in "Abigail Adams – Liberty & Legacy.” Sometimes considered a founder of the REPUBLIC, Abigail Adams is now designated the First second lady and the Second First lady of the UNITED STATES. Adams’ life […]

Free

After Evacuation: What Came Next for General Washington and the American Colonies

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

On March 17, 1776, the British military pulled out of Boston, giving General George Washington his first victory of the Revolutionary War. Already, however, he was positioning the Continental Army for the redcoats to return. Meanwhile, the political atmosphere had changed, sending the thirteen colonies in a new direction. This year's annual Evacuation Day talk […]

Free
Event Series Agawam Historical Association Spring Meeting – Abigail Adams: Liberty & Legacy

Agawam Historical Association Spring Meeting – Abigail Adams: Liberty & Legacy

Captain Charles Leonard House 663 Main Street, Agawam, United States

The public is invited to attend the Spring meeting of the Agawam Historical Association, when Sheryl Faye will portray Abigail Adams in "Abigail Adams – Liberty & Legacy.” Sometimes considered a founder of the REPUBLIC, Abigail Adams is now designated the First second lady and the Second First lady of the UNITED STATES. Adams’ life […]

Free

Revolutionary War Encampment

upton historical society Main Street 2, Upton, MA, United States

Discover what life was like during the American Revolution at this immersive historical program. Visitors will have the opportunity to: Observe authentic military drills performed by reenactors. Learn about 18th-century tools, crafts, and daily routines. Explore period-accurate encampments and speak with interpreters about the era’s history. This event is suitable for all ages and offers […]

Free

Remembering the Knox Trail – Markers, Memory and Re-Enactment

Springfield Armory National Historic Site One Armory Square, Springfield, United States

On Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 1pm, we’ll be hosting a presentation at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site that celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the Knox Trail. The centerpiece of the event will be a documentary screening, followed by a lively discussion on the historical importance of the Knox Trail, featuring Jonathan Barkan and […]

Free

The back of the cupboard: Cooking with preserved winter foods in the 18th Century

Lafayette Durfee House Cherry Street 94, Fall River, MA, United States

Step back in time with Stacy Booth of the 2nd Massachusetts Regiment and experience the sights, smells, and techniques of colonial‑era cooking. Join us at the historic Lafayette‑Durfee House for a hands‑on look at how meals were prepared over an open hearth in the 1700s. The transition from winter to spring is the hardest season […]

The Reverend and the Old North Bridge Battle

Bedford Old Town Hall, Great Room (3rd Floor) South Road 16, Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

Reenactor Henry Cooke will portray the life and preaching of a significant Concord resident, the Rev. William Emerson, during the weeks leading up to the battle at the Old North Bridge and his experiences on the day itself. He will interpret Rev. Emerson’s artillery sermon on Muster Day on March 17, 1775, which presages the […]

Free

Revolutionary Privateers at Sea Symposium: Newburyport and the Wider World

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

Join experts from around the world for a one-day symposium on Revolutionary War privateers and Newburyport’s Atlantic impact! From Newburyport wharves, privateers surged into the Atlantic with a single mission: take the fight to British commerce. Armed with letters of marque, these privately owned vessels disrupted enemy supply lines, seized valuable cargo, and brought home […]

$20 – $75

A Revolutionary Tavern Night: Newburyport Toasts, Tunes, and Tales!

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

Songs, stories, theatrics, and an epic "crankie" panorama bring Newburyport’s Revolutionary taverns to life. Come raise a glass with us! At the end of a landmark privateering symposium, what is there left to do but repair to the tavern? In Revolutionary Newburyport, taverns were more than places to drink. They were the town’s patriot headquarters, […]

$25 – $45
Event Series Fireside Chat with Historian & Guide Daniel Berger-Jones

Fireside Chat with Historian & Guide Daniel Berger-Jones

776 boylston street Boylston Street 776, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

In honor of America’s 250th anniversary and Boston’s celebration, join us for special fireside chats in our lobby with Historian Daniel Berger-Jones, a prominent Boston-based storyteller and reenactor who founded the Boston History Company. Daniel specializes in bringing local history to life through interactive, theatrical walking tours, lectures, and podcasts. Gather to recount tales of […]

The American Revolution: Lessons for the 250th, Featuring Filmmakers Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein

Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, Knafel Center, Harvard University Garden Street 10, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Time: 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Location: Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, Knafel Center 10 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 Cost: Free and open to the public; advance registration required THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, examines how America’s founding turned the world upside down. Thirteen […]

Free

Author Book Talk Eric Jay Dolin, Rebels at Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution (W.W. Norton, 2022)

Virtual Program North Washington Square 19 1/2, Salem, MA, United States

About the Author: Eric Jay Dolin is the author of seventeen books, including Leviathan: The History of Whaling in America; A Furious Sky: The Five-Hundred-Year History of America’s Hurricanes; Black Flags, Blue Waters: The Epic History of America’s Most Notorious Pirates; and Rebels at Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution. His forthcoming book (June 2, […]

Free

Remembering the Revolution — The Siege of Boston

Fong Auditorium, Boylston Hall, Harvard University Kirkland Street 2, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026 Time: 2:45–6:00 p.m. (doors open at 2:30 p.m.) Location: Harvard University, Boylston Hall, Fong Auditorium Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA 02138 Cost: Free and open to the public; advance registration required for in-person attendance This afternoon mini-symposium examines the Siege of Boston (April 19, 1775 – March 17, 1776) and considers […]

Free

The Battle of Falmouth

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

The Battle of Falmouth—An important Revolutionary War encounter between the Colonial Militia and British Troops occurred in April of 1779 in our town of Falmouth, Massachusetts. Faced with imminent attack by British troops and the threat of the town being burned, the local Militia stepped up in a fascinating series of events and saved the […]

Daughters of the American Revolution & celebrate a Local Heroine

Upton Community Center 9 Milford St, Upton, Upton, United States

Join us Thursday, March 26th @ 6:30PM at the Upton Community Center to honor Daughters of the American Revolution & celebrate a local heroine. In honor of our Nation’s 250th anniversary, we will be hosting a special presentation on the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) by Millie Williams, President of the Deborah Wheelock Chapter. […]

Free

Closing a Port Uniting a Resistence

74 Pond Street Braintree, MA O2184 Pond Street 74, Braintree, MA, United States

Georgetown University History Professor will provide a public lecture on how the closure of the port of Boston by the British would unite the colonies in resisting the crown.

Free
Event Series Fireside Chat with Historian & Guide Daniel Berger-Jones

Fireside Chat with Historian & Guide Daniel Berger-Jones

776 boylston street Boylston Street 776, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

In honor of America’s 250th anniversary and Boston’s celebration, join us for special fireside chats in our lobby with Historian Daniel Berger-Jones, a prominent Boston-based storyteller and reenactor who founded the Boston History Company. Daniel specializes in bringing local history to life through interactive, theatrical walking tours, lectures, and podcasts. Gather to recount tales of […]

Remember the Ladies 250

Adams National Historical Park Visitor Center Hancock Street 1250, Quincy, Massachusetts, United States

Join Adams National Historical Park Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29 for a premier 250th anniversary event commemorating the American Revolution experiences of Abigail Adams and the legacy of her famous "Remember the Ladies" letter to John Adams.

Free

Revolutionary Newton

Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Avenue, Newton, United States

Historic Newton celebrates the 250th anniversary of the founding of America! Join us on Saturday, March 28th from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM and explore what life was like in the Revolutionary era. Engage with reenactors, drink Patriot and Loyalist tea, do hands-on crafts, participate in a scavenger hunt, and more! You'll be truly immersed […]

Event Series Printing Revolution Lecture with Andy Volpe

Printing Revolution Lecture with Andy Volpe

Museum of Printing 15 Thornton Ave, Haverhill, MA, United States

Join us at the Museum of Printing for Andy Volpe’s "Printing Revolution" lecture —press freedom and colonial resistance before Independence. Andy Volpe's "Printing Revolution" presentation, takes a look not only at the printing press and printing technology being considered "revolutionary", but also looking at what was printed. Including the idea of Freedom of the Press, […]

“Spinning Toward Revolution: Growing Flax & Processing Linen in New England, 1765-1776”

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

On Saturday, March 28, Dr. Kimberly Alexander, Director of Museum Studies and Senior Lecturer in the History Department of the University of New Hampshire, will speak about women’s textile production and political protest in the 18th century. She will present her research and show tactile components of flax production from her work with the UNH […]

Free

Redware and the Revolution!

Smith Barn 38 Felton St., Peabody, MA, United States

Family day to celebrate local pottery history: Redware pottery demonstration, author talk, pinch pot activity, and tour of the museum’s collections! Peabody was at the heart of the Colonial red earthenware industry roughly between 1770-1850. Potters from around New England used to come here to train and to source the high quality clay from the […]

$5

Eric Jay Dolin presents Rebels at Sea : Privateering in the American Revolution

Cultural Center of Cape Cod Old Main Street 307, Yarmouth, MA, United States

Eric Jay Dolin is the award-winning best-selling author of fifteen books, including one with the same title as his talk. He will discuss the critical role of “the ragtag fleet of private vessels” that “tormented the British on the broad Atlantic and in bays and harbors on both sides of the ocean” in determining the […]

$20

Founding Women: Ideas of Independence

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

This is a hybrid event. FREE for MHS Members. $10 per person fee (in person). No charge for virtual attendees or Card to Culture participants (EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare). The in-person reception starts at 5:30 and the program will begin 6:00 PM. Please visit here to register: https://www.masshist.org/events/founding-women From letters to plays and poetry to […]

$10

Washington Remembered, Washington Forgotten: Washington and Slavery

Cambridge Public Library Broadway 449, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

To mark the 250th anniversaries of the American Revolution and the founding of the United States, a coalition of local non-profits and government agencies will present Washington in American Memory, a seven-part speaker series. Explore how Americans have remembered and forgotten Washington’s involvement with slavery over the past 250 years, featuring: -Kelli Racine Barnes, ACE […]

Free
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