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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 […]

Concord250: Weaving an Address

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

Exhibition: April 14 - June 14, 2025 Opening Reception April 14, 6 p.m. The Umbrella Arts Center in historic Concord Center will commemorate the semiquincentennial of the American Revolution and […]

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, […]

Free

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Free

Shadows of 1775

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

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

Free

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

$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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

$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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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, […]

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 […]

Free

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

$60.00

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 […]

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 […]

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) […]

$65.00

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 […]

Free

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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! […]

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 […]

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 […]

Free

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Free

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Free

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Free

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, […]

$20

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 […]

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

$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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Liberty Pole Day

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

Step back in time to experience the life of a soldier in the American Revolution at a military encampment and living history day. Join reenactors from Colonel Bailey’s 2nd Massachusetts […]

Free

Liberty Pole Day in Duxbury

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

Step back in time to experience the life of a soldier in the American Revolution at a military encampment and living history day on Saturday, May 3 between noon and […]

Free

East Cambridge and the Revolution

Centanni Park 41 Second St., Cambridge, United States

Uncover the hidden Revolutionary War history of East Cambridge on this free guided tour! While often overshadowed by other historic sites, East Cambridge played a crucial role in the war, […]

Free

Through the Listening Glass

Worcester Historical Museum Elm Street 30, Worcester, MA, United States

Escape with the ethereal, other-worldly sound of the Glass Armonica, an invention of Ben Franklin! The instrument is paired with flute and strings in Mozart’s famous Adagio and Rondo alongside […]

$10 – $55

Liberty & Loyalty: Embroidered Coats of Arms in an Age of Revolution

Hamilton Hall Chestnut Street 9, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Join Erica Lome, Curator of Collections at Historic New England for our spring Americana Lecture as she discusses “Liberty & Loyalty: Embroidered coats of arms in an age of revolution” […]

$10 – $100

Through the Listening Glass

Old South Church Boylston Street 645, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Escape with the ethereal, other-worldly sound of the Glass Armonica, an invention of Ben Franklin! The instrument is paired with flute and strings in Mozart’s famous Adagio and Rondo alongside […]

$10 – $55

Abigail Adams & the Daughters of Liberty

Woburn Public Library Pleasant Street 45, Woburn, MA, United States

The time is January 1774. Carol Cohen, playing the role of Abigail Adams, invites a group of women to Boston for a “Spinning Bee”. These were meetings where the Daughters […]

Free

The Great Debate Part 2: Patriots & Loyalists

Salem Armory Visitor Center New Liberty Street 2, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

The year is 1775—tensions with the British Crown are rising, and one question is on every colonist’s mind: Would you fight for independence as a Patriot or remain loyal to […]

$15

Lancaster History Month Lecture: Lancaster in 1775

Thayer Memorial Library Main Street 717, Lancaster, MA, United States

Join local historian Amy Brown as she discusses what life was like and what people were doing in Lancaster in 1775 as simmering tensions between the Colonies and England evolved […]

Free

An Evening with Rick Atkinson

Massachusetts Archives & Commonwealth Museum Morrissey Boulevard 220, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

The Massachusetts Archives and Commonwealth Museum is proud to welcome award-winning author Rick Atkinson for a conversation and signing of the second volume of his acclaimed Revolutionary War Trilogy, The […]

Free

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

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

Newbury's First Parish Burying Ground is the final resting place for dozens of local families who experienced the American Revolution as soldiers, sailors, and citizens. Come meet them and hear […]

$10 – $20

Innovation Tour – Cambridge Firsts in Kendall Square

50 Broadway, Cambridge 50 Broadway, Cambridge, United States

Join us on Saturday, May 10th at 11 AM for a special tour of The Innovation Trail, supported by the City of Cambridge and MA 250. Cambridge’s Kendall Square area […]

Free

Battle of Chelsea Creek Talk by Robert Allison and Jeff Pearlman

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

Join us for a historical presentation on the Battle of Chelsea Creek, presented by Robert Allison, Professor at Suffolk University, and Jeff Pearlman, at 11:30 a.m. Robert Allison is a […]

East Cambridge and the Revolution

Centanni Park 41 Second St., Cambridge, United States

Uncover the hidden Revolutionary War history of East Cambridge on this free guided tour! While often overshadowed by other historic sites, East Cambridge played a crucial role in the war, […]

Free

Historic Clothing Parlor Talk: “Clothing of the Revolutionary Era”

Hedge House Museum Water Street 126, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Part of a series highlighting pieces from our Historic Clothing Collection which is undergoing considerable conservation work this year. This discussion will explore examples of the styles and fabrics of […]

$5 – $10

Letters from Chelsea and the Siege of Boston

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

Join us for a presentation by Mimi Graney at 6:30 p.m. During the Siege of Boston, as war and hardship consumed the city, Chelsea became an unexpected refuge. This presentation […]

Abigail Adams as performed by Sheryl Faye

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

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

$20

Concord250 Event: Period Music Concert

Trinity Episcopal Church 81 Elm Street, Concord, United States

Musicians of Trinity Episcopal Church, 81 Elm Street will offer a concert of music from the 18th c at the church on Friday, May 16th at 7:30 PM.  Performers will […]

Paul Revere’s Bike Ride for the Concord Museum

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

The Paul Revere’s Bike Ride for the Concord Museum will be held on Saturday, May 17th to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. Registered participants […]

$50

Springham

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

Live Music, family activities, drinks from Vitamin Sea Brewing, and the opportunity to explore our Visitor Center and Museum Shop. Join us as we celebrate SPRINGHAM 2025! Join popular local […]

Free

Abigail Adams Birthplace Open Hours

Abigail Adams Birthplace Norton Street 180, Weymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Enjoy a guided tour during open hours at the Abigail Adams Birthplace on Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 1 – 3 p.m. Built in 1685, the Abigail Smith Adams (1744-1818) […]

$5 – $10

Voices from the Grave: Heroes of the American Revolution

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

Honor the legacy of the American Revolution and Springfield’s contribution at war and on the homefront, by joining us at our commemorative “Voices from the Grave: Heroes of the American […]

$20 – $25

Battle of Grape Island

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

Witness the only local battle of the American Revolution! On May 21, 1775, a skirmish broke out on Grape Island, then owned by Hingham loyalist Elijah Leavitt. To commemorate the […]

Free

Colonial Dance Tunes and Love Songs

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

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

Free

French Material Culture in the Revolutionary Atlantic

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 […]

$10

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

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

Curious about what Newbury(port) soldiers carried into battle? Join Joel Bohy, Revolutionary War weapons expert, for an exploration of the muskets, swords, and accouterments carried during the earliest days of […]

Free – $10