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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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