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Meet John Adams – A Lively and Revolutionary Conversation with America’s Second President

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

Annual Meeting of the Agawam Historical Association featured presentation: Meet John Adams: A Lively and Revolutionary Conversation with America’s Second President Following the election of officers & directors and a short business meeting, George Baker will transport audience members to the Revolutionary era with his engaging and entertaining portrayal of President John Adams. Wearing historically […]

Free

Re-examining our Roots: The Declaration of Independence at 250

Arlington High School Massachusetts Avenue 869, Arlington, Massachusetts, United States

The Arlington Human Rights Commission invites the community to a talk and a conversation on the Declaration of Independence and its meaning for us today. At Re-Examining Our Roots: The Declaration of Independence at 250, moderator Michael Kozuch, K-12 Director of Social Studies and History for the Arlington Public Schools, will present historical background on […]

Free
Event Series The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

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

The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations. Their records and artifacts, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won, hardships endured, hometown and battleground heroes, and the start of a long fight for liberty, equality […]

Free

From Plymouth Rock to the Battle of Bunker Hill, an Evening with Nathaniel Philbrick

Plimoth Patuxet Museums Warren Avenue 137, Plymouth, MA, United States

Join us for a special evening with acclaimed historian and National Book Award winner Nathaniel Philbrick as we explore Massachusetts’ pivotal role in the origins of American democracy—From Plymouth Rock to the Battle of Bunker Hill. This fundraising event is part of our Revolutionary Ideas Started Here America 250 commemorations and highlights the enduring ideas […]

Event Series The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

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

The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations. Their records and artifacts, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won, hardships endured, hometown and battleground heroes, and the start of a long fight for liberty, equality […]

Free
Event Series Yankee Ingenuity

Yankee Ingenuity

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

Yankee Ingenuity begins this May with a series of weekend programs exploring New England’s long-standing role in shaping American innovation. Throughout the month, local makers, small businesses, and community partners will be featured alongside historical interpretation, illustrating how the region’s economy has long been driven by creativity, skill, and practical problem-solving. Organized around four themes—Eat, […]

Included with general daytime admission
Event Series Art For Your Mind with Art Historian Jill Sanford

Art For Your Mind with Art Historian Jill Sanford

Westport Free Public Library Old County Road 408, Westport, Massachusetts, United States

The Friends of Westport Library host two Power Point presentations exploring the development of American art from the colonial period through the early Republic. This light-hearted interactive approach encourages the audience to "think about what you see." This free program welcomes adults of all ages, including memory-impaired and caregivers. The venue is handicapped accessible. Part […]

Free
Event Series Yankee Ingenuity

Yankee Ingenuity

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

Yankee Ingenuity begins this May with a series of weekend programs exploring New England’s long-standing role in shaping American innovation. Throughout the month, local makers, small businesses, and community partners will be featured alongside historical interpretation, illustrating how the region’s economy has long been driven by creativity, skill, and practical problem-solving. Organized around four themes—Eat, […]

Included with general daytime admission

Colonial Faire

Ellsworth McAfee Park South Street 363, Northborough, MA, United States

Step back in time and celebrate Northborough’s revolutionary spirit at the Colonial Faire, hosted by the Northborough Revolution 250 Committee! Join us on Saturday, May 30th from 10 AM–3 PM at Ellsworth McAfee Park for a lively day of history, community, and hands-on fun. Experience the sights and sounds of the 18th century with live […]

Bus Tour to Historic 1788 “Ten-Footer” Boot Shop & Old First Cemetery 1735

Upton Town Hall Parking Lot Main Street 1, Upton, Massachusetts, United States

The Upton Historical Society invites the public to step back in time with a special narrated bus tour to one of Upton’s earliest surviving workshop buildings — the 1788 Seth Wood Boot Shop and the Old First Cemetery founded in 1735. Interpreters will be on site to tell these stories. The tour will take place […]

$5

Native Communities & The American Revolution

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

NATIVE COMMUNITIES & THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION With Truman State University Emeritus Professor of History Daniel Mandell Before the Revolutionary War, New England’s Native communities were active in imperial politics, sending delegates to seek the Crown’s protection against increasingly intrusive and corrupt colonial officials. But when war with England erupted, many of the men went to […]

Free

America 250! Patriot Pride Forbes Library Display

Forbes Library West Street 20, Northampton, MA, United States

Betty Allen Chapter DAR and Forbes Library Celebrate America 250! with Special Historical Display The Betty Allen Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is proud collaborates with Forbes Library to present a special America 250! display highlighting Northampton’s rich Revolutionary-era history and the local patriots who helped shape the nation. From June 1 […]

Free

Drafting Independence: Declaration to Constitution

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 5:00 and the program will begin 6:00 PM. Please visit here to register: https://www.masshist.org/events/drafting-independence America’s founding documents have echoed throughout global […]

$10
Event Series The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

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

The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations. Their records and artifacts, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won, hardships endured, hometown and battleground heroes, and the start of a long fight for liberty, equality […]

Free

From Enlightenment Ideas to the Age of Revolutions

French Library Marlborough Street 53, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, as renowned historian of the French Enlightenment and Harvard Emeritus Professor Robert Darnton explores how ideas circulating in eighteenth-century France helped shape political imagination on both sides of the Atlantic. In dialogue with scholar Flora Amann, Darnton will draw on his […]

$18
Event Series Handwriting the Constitution and Declaration of Independence

Handwriting the Constitution and Declaration of Independence

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

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, visitors are invited to handwrite the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution in the Courtyard of the Central Library, in Copley Square. This program aims to create time and a quiet space to reflect and deepen one's understanding of these historic documents. All […]

Free

From Enlightenment to Independence: How French Ideas Shaped the American Revolution

French Library Alliance Francaise Marlborough Street 53, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, as leading scholar of the Enlightenment and Harvard Emeritus Professor of History Robert Darnton explores the intellectual and cultural forces that shaped the path from Enlightenment thought to American independence. In dialogue with scholar Flora Amann, Darnton will draw on his […]

$18 – $25
Event Series The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

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

The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations. Their records and artifacts, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won, hardships endured, hometown and battleground heroes, and the start of a long fight for liberty, equality […]

Free
Event Series The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

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

The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations. Their records and artifacts, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won, hardships endured, hometown and battleground heroes, and the start of a long fight for liberty, equality […]

Free

Tea with Martha

unitedparish Church Street 1, Upton, Massachusetts, United States

The Upton Historical Society invites the community to step back in time for a special program, Tea with Martha, held at the United Parish on Thurs June 4th at 11:00 a.m. Attendees will enjoy an engaging, first person portrayal of Martha Washington, brought to life through a dramatic reading by Cheryl Lampshire, D.M with the […]

Free
Event Series 1776 The Musical

1776 The Musical

Calliope Productions Main Street 150, Boylston, MA, United States

The perfect show for the 250th anniversary of our country, Greater Worcester Opera presents the Tony award winning musical, 1776. Witness the journey of the original Continental Congress as they grapple with moving towards independence from England. Replete with a slew of fascinating characters, this “play with music” is by turns dramatic, moving, exuberant, lively, […]

$15 – $25
Event Series The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

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

The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations. Their records and artifacts, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won, hardships endured, hometown and battleground heroes, and the start of a long fight for liberty, equality […]

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

Performing Arts Center, Brewster America 250 Series, In Person & Livestreamed The Battle of Bunker Hill, Presented by Dr. Kenyn Cureton This America 250 lecture celebrates God's Providence during our nation’s fight for Independence, highlighting key moments of divine intervention that took place during the Revolutionary War. Free admission for all! Info: 508-240-2400 | artsempoweringlife.org

FREE admission for all!
Event Series 1776 The Musical

1776 The Musical

Calliope Productions Main Street 150, Boylston, MA, United States

The perfect show for the 250th anniversary of our country, Greater Worcester Opera presents the Tony award winning musical, 1776. Witness the journey of the original Continental Congress as they grapple with moving towards independence from England. Replete with a slew of fascinating characters, this “play with music” is by turns dramatic, moving, exuberant, lively, […]

$15 – $25
Event Series The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

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

The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations. Their records and artifacts, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won, hardships endured, hometown and battleground heroes, and the start of a long fight for liberty, equality […]

Free

Steven Puleo’s American Treasures

Swansea Free Public Library Main Street 69, Swansea, Massachusetts, United States +1 more

The Swansea Public Library and the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts proudly announce a 250th Presentation: Renowned historian Stephen Puleo discusses his book "American Treasures," which charts the little-known journeys of the documentary history of American democracy: the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Gettysburg Address. […]

Free
Event Series Freedom Trail Foundation Rainbow Revolutionaries Tour

Freedom Trail Foundation Rainbow Revolutionaries Tour

Robert Gould Shaw & 54th Regiment Monument] Tremont Street 139, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston’s newest official Freedom Trail Tour! The Foundation’s Rainbow Revolutionaries Tours illuminate the lives, loves, and fights for liberty of Boston’s LGBTQ+ community, and explore how queer individuals have been making history for centuries. Uncover the history of Boston Marriages, political milestones for LGBTQ+ rights, and the storied romances of some of Boston’s most famous […]

Open House with Martin House Farm

Martin House Farm Stoney Hill Road 22, Swansea, Massachusetts, United States

The Colonial Dames of Massachusetts invite all to a sneak preview of the Martin House Farm, before its summer opening. Sometime between 1728 and 1734, John Martin’s son, John Martin the younger, built a house for his wife and eight children consisting of a one-room dwelling with a loft above and an outside chimney. Two […]

Free

Let Freedom Ring! Handbell Concert

First Church of Christ, Congregational Great Road 25, Bedford, MA, United States

Observing the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the touchstone of our nation’s founding, this program hosted by First Church brings together an eclectic blend of heartfelt and whimsical music celebrating the spirit, resilience, and shared history of America. The 14-member handbell choir will be joined by percussion, flute, piccolo, oboe, […]

Free
Event Series 1776 The Musical

1776 The Musical

Calliope Productions Main Street 150, Boylston, MA, United States

The perfect show for the 250th anniversary of our country, Greater Worcester Opera presents the Tony award winning musical, 1776. Witness the journey of the original Continental Congress as they grapple with moving towards independence from England. Replete with a slew of fascinating characters, this “play with music” is by turns dramatic, moving, exuberant, lively, […]

$15 – $25
Event Series Freedom Trail Foundation Rainbow Revolutionaries Tour

Freedom Trail Foundation Rainbow Revolutionaries Tour

Robert Gould Shaw & 54th Regiment Monument] Tremont Street 139, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston’s newest official Freedom Trail Tour! The Foundation’s Rainbow Revolutionaries Tours illuminate the lives, loves, and fights for liberty of Boston’s LGBTQ+ community, and explore how queer individuals have been making history for centuries. Uncover the history of Boston Marriages, political milestones for LGBTQ+ rights, and the storied romances of some of Boston’s most famous […]

Event Series 1776 The Musical

1776 The Musical

Calliope Productions Main Street 150, Boylston, MA, United States

The perfect show for the 250th anniversary of our country, Greater Worcester Opera presents the Tony award winning musical, 1776. Witness the journey of the original Continental Congress as they grapple with moving towards independence from England. Replete with a slew of fascinating characters, this “play with music” is by turns dramatic, moving, exuberant, lively, […]

$15 – $25
Event Series The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

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

The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations. Their records and artifacts, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won, hardships endured, hometown and battleground heroes, and the start of a long fight for liberty, equality […]

Free
Event Series The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

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

The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations. Their records and artifacts, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won, hardships endured, hometown and battleground heroes, and the start of a long fight for liberty, equality […]

Free

State Library of Massachusetts Author Talk

Massachusetts State House Beacon Street 24, Boston, MA, United States

In celebration of MA250 and America 250, please join the State Library of Massachusetts for an Author Talk with authors Donna A. Seger and Brad Austin. They will be talking about their book titled “Salem's Centuries: New Perspectives on the History of An Old American City, 1626-2026," which focuses on the Revolutionary Period. Temple University […]

Free

Portrait Project: Honoring 250 Years of Changemakers

Artists for Humanity West 2nd Street 100, Boston, MA, United States

Join us for an upcoming exhibition, Portrait Project: Honoring 250 Years of Changemakers, a collection of artwork from AFH teens. In concert with other local organizations celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, AFH teens respond to this historic time by bringing attention to both widely recognized figures and those whose stories are lesser […]

Pedestals and Poetry

Robbins Library Massachusetts Avenue 700, Arlington, Massachusetts, United States

Poets will present their works inspired by artist Chris Frost’s "Unseen/Unforgotten: A Remembrance of Menotomy’s Everyday Defenders, 1775," an art installation that commemorates the 250 anniversary of the American Revolution in Arlington. Attendees will visit the pedestals at the library and hear artist Chris Frost speak about the project. Featured poets include: John Burt Geoffrey […]

Free

American Independence and Identity at 250 Conference

Gordon College Grapevine Road 255, Wenham, MA, United States

“American Independence and Identity at 250: Examining Democracy in the United States and Globally” June 11–13, 2026 | Gordon College Hosted at Gordon College, this conference provides Christian political scientists, historians, and other scholars a unique forum to gather to explore the state of democracy in the US and globally. Each day features stellar keynote […]

$85 – $300
Event Series The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

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

The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations. Their records and artifacts, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won, hardships endured, hometown and battleground heroes, and the start of a long fight for liberty, equality […]

Free

“Up and Down the River” Film and Forum

Bunker Hill Community College 250 New Rutherford Avenue, Boston, United States

Join the National Parks of Boston and Bunker Hill Community College for a screening and discussion of the Mohegan Tribe’s historical film "Up and Down the River." Spanning the colonial and American Revolutionary eras, "Up and Down the River" delves into the difficult decisions made by members of the Mohegan Tribe at these pivotal periods […]

Free
Event Series Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral

Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral

King's Chapel Tremont Street 58, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

April 1776. The British army has finally left Boston. Now, nearly a year after his death, friends and family can finally hold a funeral for Dr. Joseph Warren. Inside King’s Chapel, his brother, his fiancée, and his good friend Paul Revere gather to mourn Warren and to make sense of their loss. Outside the Chapel, […]

$15 – $40
Event Series The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

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

The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations. Their records and artifacts, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won, hardships endured, hometown and battleground heroes, and the start of a long fight for liberty, equality […]

Free
Event Series Revolution 250 Salem Tour

Revolution 250 Salem Tour

Salem Historical Tours Central Street 8, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) who were the most successful against the British Navy and British military governor General Thomas […]

$1 – $28

Curator Spotlight Talk: Revolutionary Legacies

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

Join Curator and Director of Exhibitions Christie Jackson and Curator David Wood for a gallery talk in the new special exhibition Revolutionary Legacies. Free with Museum admission. Members visit free.

Free with Museum admission. Members visit free.
Event Series Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral

Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral

King's Chapel Tremont Street 58, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

April 1776. The British army has finally left Boston. Now, nearly a year after his death, friends and family can finally hold a funeral for Dr. Joseph Warren. Inside King’s Chapel, his brother, his fiancée, and his good friend Paul Revere gather to mourn Warren and to make sense of their loss. Outside the Chapel, […]

$15 – $40

She Was There: Day One Screening & Conversation

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

Inspired by the profound words of the spiritual “Were You There?” this two-day event brings together film, music, and dialogue to illuminate the often-overlooked stories of Black revolutionary women throughout history. Day One: Screening & Conversation A thought-provoking film screening, followed by a lecture and discussion, invites audiences to engage with these narratives and their […]

Event Series The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

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

The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations. Their records and artifacts, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won, hardships endured, hometown and battleground heroes, and the start of a long fight for liberty, equality […]

Free

“Patriot Pride” America 250!

Historic Bridge St. Cemetery Bridge Street 156, Northampton, Massachusetts, United States

Join the community as the Betty Allen Chapter NSDAR celebrates the legacy of Revolutionary War Patriots buried in the historic Bridge Street Cemetery in Northampton. What should you expect: Greetings from dignitaries, Col. Henry Knox SAR Color Guard, music, reading of names of the more than 175 Patriots buried in this cemetery, reading of the […]

Free

Marblehead’s Patriot Houses Tour

Marblehead Museum 170 Washington Street, Marblehead, MA, United States

Saturday, June 13, 2026 10am-2pm Start at Jeremiah Lee Brick Kitchen Visitors Center, 157 Washington St. Marblehead Museum has announced the tour line-up for its 2026 Patriot Houses Tour. This self-guided tour offers guests the unique opportunity to explore four of Marblehead’s finest historic private homes. These homes were occupied by families who put their […]

$35
Event Series 47th Annual Old Newbury Garden Tour

47th Annual Old Newbury Garden Tour

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

Enjoy two days of exclusive access to stunning gardens in greater Newburyport and Amesbury. The Museum of Old Newbury invites you to enjoy this year's Garden Tour on Saturday and Sunday, June 13 & 14, 2026. This year's theme is 250 Years of Growth, an homage to the originality and innovation of American gardens, and […]

$25 – $40

The Spirit of Brimfield – 250 Years of Freedom

Brimfield Town Common and Brimfield Winery Main Street 20, Brimfield, Massachusetts, United States

On Saturday, June 13, 2026, in conjunction with Brimfield Old Home Day, our community will gather, and all are welcome to celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary of our freedom and liberty. Hundreds of Brimfield and area residents answered the voluntary call to duty from 1775 and throughout the Revolutionary War. They will be recognized by […]

Event Series Freedom Trail Foundation Rainbow Revolutionaries Tour

Freedom Trail Foundation Rainbow Revolutionaries Tour

Robert Gould Shaw & 54th Regiment Monument] Tremont Street 139, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston’s newest official Freedom Trail Tour! The Foundation’s Rainbow Revolutionaries Tours illuminate the lives, loves, and fights for liberty of Boston’s LGBTQ+ community, and explore how queer individuals have been making history for centuries. Uncover the history of Boston Marriages, political milestones for LGBTQ+ rights, and the storied romances of some of Boston’s most famous […]

Event Series Revolution 250 Salem Tour

Revolution 250 Salem Tour

Salem Historical Tours Central Street 8, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) who were the most successful against the British Navy and British military governor General Thomas […]

$1 – $28

Spirit of Brimfield – 250th Celebration

Brimfield Town Common and Brimfield Winery Main Street 20, Brimfield, Massachusetts, United States

Saturday, June 13th Family-Friendly Events fohbrimfield.org/brimfield-250th-celebration 8:30–10:30am Pancake Breakfast to benefit Wales Community Food Pantry—First Congregational Church. Registration required at bit.ly/42negIT. 10:00am–12:00pm Revolutionary Cemetery Tours—28 Wales Road. Register for 30 minute tour intervals by calling 508-523-9544. 2:00pm Parade and Presentation on Brimfield Common 3:30pm Celebration at Brimfield Winery—Chicken BBQ, musket demonstration, face painting, games, bonfire, […]

Free

Old Hill Burial Ground Walking Tour

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

Tour Old Hill Burial Ground and learn about the Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Concord’s oldest cemetery. Visit the final resting place of some of the most well-known figures from April 19, 1775 including Emerson Cogswell, Colonel Barrett, and Captain David Brown. This tour includes about 1 mile of walking on hilly, unpaved terrain. $15 […]

$15 – $25
Event Series NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION

NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION

City Council Chambers Cambridge City Hall Massachusetts Avenue 795, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

On a hot summer evening in 1976, the Cambridge City Council faced a packed hearing room—and a decision that would echo across the globe. At the center of it all stood Mayor Al Vellucci: sharp-tongued, fearless, and ready to take on science itself. The issue? A new biohazard lab designed for groundbreaking recombinant DNA research—celebrated […]

Free
Event Series Revolutionary Quincy Women

Revolutionary Quincy Women

Historic New England - Quincy House Muirhead Street 20, Quincy, Massachusetts, United States

This special tour looks at the years leading up to and during the American Revolution through the eyes and words of the women of the Quincy family. Through their letters and diaries, learn how the war affected the day-to-day lives of the family of Josiah and Ann Quincy, including their daughters Hannah, Betsy, and Nancy, […]

$15 – $20
Event Series Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral

Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral

King's Chapel Tremont Street 58, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

April 1776. The British army has finally left Boston. Now, nearly a year after his death, friends and family can finally hold a funeral for Dr. Joseph Warren. Inside King’s Chapel, his brother, his fiancée, and his good friend Paul Revere gather to mourn Warren and to make sense of their loss. Outside the Chapel, […]

$15 – $40

Bunker Hill Community Concert and Evening Monument Climb

Bunker Hill Monument Monument Square, Boston, MA, United States

The Bunker Hill Parade Committee will host the annual community concert on the Bunker Hill Monument Grounds. This year's event will feature the return of Jinty McGrath. The Bunker Hill Monument will be open to climb from 5 pm to 7 pm, last climb at 6:30 pm.

Dressing for the American Revolution

Historic New England - Eustis Estate 1424 Canton Avenue, Milton, United States

Fashion, clothing, and textiles have emerged recently as important sources for better understanding our nation’s history. To mark Historic New England’s new exhibition, Myth and Memory: Stories of the American Revolution, we are bringing together scholars and curators from around New England to share stories about soldiers of color, patriotic women, and the Founding Fathers—and […]

$20 – $30.
Event Series NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION

NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION

City Council Chambers Cambridge City Hall Massachusetts Avenue 795, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

On a hot summer evening in 1976, the Cambridge City Council faced a packed hearing room—and a decision that would echo across the globe. At the center of it all stood Mayor Al Vellucci: sharp-tongued, fearless, and ready to take on science itself. The issue? A new biohazard lab designed for groundbreaking recombinant DNA research—celebrated […]

Free

City of Quincy 75th Annual Flag Day

Pageant Field Merrymount Parkway 1, Quincy, Massachusetts, United States

Mark your calendars for one of our favorite traditions – the 75th annual Flag Day celebration!! Parade, flag-raising, fireworks. Join us Saturday, June 13th. Festivities kick off at 7 pm. Bring your friends, family and your Quincy spirit.

Privateering and Patriotism: Salem’s Revolutionary Privateers

Phillips House, Salem, Massachusetts Chestnut Street 34, Salem, MA, United States

From the Phillips House of Historic New England, an exploration into Salem's revolutionary privateers by Drs. Donna Seger and Maria Pride based on their chapter in the newly-released book Salem's Centuries: New Perspectives on the History of an Old American City in celebration of America's 250th and Salem's 400th. The presentation will be followed by […]

$35.00

“Different Ships, Same Boat” … Voices of the American Experiment

The Adams Theater, Adams, MA Park Street 27, Adams, MA, United States

Led by Massachusetts Poet Laureate Regie Gibson and composer Guy Mendilow, this interactive performance uses podcast-like narration and an evocative musical score to explore the multifaceted ways Americans risk, live, love, and laugh. Unfolding through a series of chapters, the show curates real-world stories from small towns, cities, and ports of entry; from Chinese Americans […]

$25 – $35
Event Series Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral

Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral

King's Chapel Tremont Street 58, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

April 1776. The British army has finally left Boston. Now, nearly a year after his death, friends and family can finally hold a funeral for Dr. Joseph Warren. Inside King’s Chapel, his brother, his fiancée, and his good friend Paul Revere gather to mourn Warren and to make sense of their loss. Outside the Chapel, […]

$15 – $40

She Was There: Day Two Concert

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

Inspired by the profound words of the spiritual “Were You There?” this two-day event brings together film, music, and dialogue to illuminate the often-overlooked stories of Black revolutionary women throughout history. Day One: Screening & Conversation A thought-provoking film screening, followed by a lecture and discussion, invites audiences to engage with these narratives and their […]

Red Sox to Display Replica of the Declaration of Independence at Fenway Park

The 521 Overlook at Fenway Park Lansdowne Street 14, Boston, MA, United States

RED SOX TO DISPLAY REPLICA OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE AT FENWAY PARK Framed Archival Print on Display in the Volvo Royal Rooters Club Today, June 14 through July 4 as Part of the Nation’s 250th Anniversary Celebration The Boston Red Sox today announced that a framed replica of the Declaration of Independence, generously gifted […]

Event Series How Early Soccer was Born and Thrived in Massachusetts

How Early Soccer was Born and Thrived in Massachusetts

Franklin Historical Museum West Central Street 80, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States

Sunday, June 14 --Roots and Branches: A Panel on the Deep and Revolutionary Soccer History of MA The Franklin Historical Museum is hosting a World Class array of experts to delve into the rich, regional history of soccer, which includes the Oneida Football Club that inaugurated organized "foot ball” of all kinds on American soil […]

Free
Event Series 47th Annual Old Newbury Garden Tour

47th Annual Old Newbury Garden Tour

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

Enjoy two days of exclusive access to stunning gardens in greater Newburyport and Amesbury. The Museum of Old Newbury invites you to enjoy this year's Garden Tour on Saturday and Sunday, June 13 & 14, 2026. This year's theme is 250 Years of Growth, an homage to the originality and innovation of American gardens, and […]

$25 – $40

Revolution! A 250th Historical Cemetery Tour

Douglas Center Cemetery 21-25 Main St, Douglas, MA

Visit some of Douglas' Revolutionary War Patriots final resting places and hear thier stories. Special Ceremony by SAR Color Guard at 2pm-3pm. June 14, 2026 with tours at 10:30am, 12noon, 3pm and 4pm. Tours limited to 12 people per group. Location: Douglas Center Cemetery--Rt 16 across from the Douglas Town Common. Parking is available at […]

Revolution! A 250th Historic Cemetery Tour

Douglas Center Cemetery 21-25 Main St, Douglas, MA

Visit the final resting places of some of our Revolutionary Patriots, and hear their stories on a walking tour of Historic Douglas Center Cemetery opened in 1746. Tours are 10:30am, 12 noon, 3pm & 4pm With a Patriot Grave marking Ceremony by the CTSSAR at 2:30pm Tickets are required for tours. Douglas Center Cemetery (Rt […]

Free – $10
Event Series Freedom Trail Foundation Rainbow Revolutionaries Tour

Freedom Trail Foundation Rainbow Revolutionaries Tour

Robert Gould Shaw & 54th Regiment Monument] Tremont Street 139, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston’s newest official Freedom Trail Tour! The Foundation’s Rainbow Revolutionaries Tours illuminate the lives, loves, and fights for liberty of Boston’s LGBTQ+ community, and explore how queer individuals have been making history for centuries. Uncover the history of Boston Marriages, political milestones for LGBTQ+ rights, and the storied romances of some of Boston’s most famous […]

Event Series Revolution 250 Salem Tour

Revolution 250 Salem Tour

Salem Historical Tours Central Street 8, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) who were the most successful against the British Navy and British military governor General Thomas […]

$1 – $28
Event Series How Early Soccer was Born and Thrived in Massachusetts

How Early Soccer was Born and Thrived in Massachusetts

Franklin Historical Museum West Central Street 80, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States

Sunday, June 14 --Roots and Branches: A Panel on the Deep and Revolutionary Soccer History of MA The Franklin Historical Museum is hosting a World Class array of experts to delve into the rich, regional history of soccer, which includes the Oneida Football Club that inaugurated organized "foot ball” of all kinds on American soil […]

Free
Event Series NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION

NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION

City Council Chambers Cambridge City Hall Massachusetts Avenue 795, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

On a hot summer evening in 1976, the Cambridge City Council faced a packed hearing room—and a decision that would echo across the globe. At the center of it all stood Mayor Al Vellucci: sharp-tongued, fearless, and ready to take on science itself. The issue? A new biohazard lab designed for groundbreaking recombinant DNA research—celebrated […]

Free

Declaring Independence Then and Now

Acton Congregational Church Concord Road 12, Acton, MA, United States

Join the Acton 250 Committee and Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area in a play recounting when the Acton Town Meeting put its support behind the proposed Declaration of Independence that took place on June 14th, 1776. Based on historical research, Acton, along with several communities, will take part in this series commemorating the momentum behind […]

Free

Flag Sojourn 250 – FLAG DAY Ceremony at the Pier of MAYFLOWER II

Mayflower II at State Pier Water Street 75, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

The community is invited to the Flag Sojourn 250 ceremony on National Flag Day, Sunday, June 14th, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Plimoth Patuxet is hosting the ceremony on the pier of the Mayflower II on Water Street in Plymouth, Mass. The special U.S. flag used in this ceremony has traveled to every U.S. cemetery overseas, […]

5th Annual Juneteenth Gathering

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

Gather for Juneteenth to honor those who endured slavery and seized freedom on Brattle Street 250 years ago, their descendants, and the long history of Black freedom activism in Cambridge and beyond. This free, all-ages event is marking its fifth year in 2025! Denise Washington (#Pop-Up Poetry Series), a descendant of Darby Vassall, has curated […]

Free
Event Series NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION

NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION

City Council Chambers Cambridge City Hall Massachusetts Avenue 795, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

On a hot summer evening in 1976, the Cambridge City Council faced a packed hearing room—and a decision that would echo across the globe. At the center of it all stood Mayor Al Vellucci: sharp-tongued, fearless, and ready to take on science itself. The issue? A new biohazard lab designed for groundbreaking recombinant DNA research—celebrated […]

Free

We Hold These Truths: July 4th at Norman Rockwell Museum

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

In collaboration with W. E. B. Du Bois Freedom Center, Norman Rockwell Museum will celebrate American independence and democracy with a special day of programming. Listen to a public recitation of the Declaration of Independence read by Berkshire County community residents and civic leaders. Reading will be introduced by Roberta McCulloch-Dews, Vice Chair, Norman Rockwell […]

Event Series My Dearest Friend: A Play About John and Abigail Adams

My Dearest Friend: A Play About John and Abigail Adams

Great Road Church - Acton Great Road 257, Acton, MA, United States

Free Admission! Time Travel Theatrical Presents My Dearest Friend: A Play About John and Abigail Adams written by Peter Manos Based on actual letters between President John Adams and his wife Abigail Produced/Directed by Laura J. Bilodeau Featuring: Katie Broach and Jim Hunt Carla Perrotta and Peter Cavicchio Produced by Special Arrangement with the Dramatic […]

Free
Event Series The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

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

The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations. Their records and artifacts, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won, hardships endured, hometown and battleground heroes, and the start of a long fight for liberty, equality […]

Free
Event Series Zine Making: What Does the Declaration Mean 250 Years Later?

Zine Making: What Does the Declaration Mean 250 Years Later?

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

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Through an art-making opportunity, reflect on what the document means 250 years later and how the American Revolution relates to other protest movements and revolutions that have occurred in the United States. We will have supplies available to use and staff […]

Free

Virtual Artist Talk with Rixy

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

Join The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy for a virtual artist talk with Rixy, the 2026 Dewey Square Muralist! Learn more about Rixy, her Dewey Square Mural, “The Midnight Ride”, and what it takes to paint large-scale walls. Rixy will share about her artistic journey, world-building through muralism, and the process behind “The Midnight Ride”. This […]

Free
Event Series My Dearest Friend: A Play About John and Abigail Adams

My Dearest Friend: A Play About John and Abigail Adams

Great Road Church - Acton Great Road 257, Acton, MA, United States

Free Admission! Time Travel Theatrical Presents My Dearest Friend: A Play About John and Abigail Adams written by Peter Manos Based on actual letters between President John Adams and his wife Abigail Produced/Directed by Laura J. Bilodeau Featuring: Katie Broach and Jim Hunt Carla Perrotta and Peter Cavicchio Produced by Special Arrangement with the Dramatic […]

Free
Event Series The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

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

The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations. Their records and artifacts, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won, hardships endured, hometown and battleground heroes, and the start of a long fight for liberty, equality […]

Free

Bunker Hill Remembrance Ceremony

Bunker Hill Monument Monument Square, Boston, MA, United States

251st Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill and the 201st Anniversary of the Laying of the Bunker Hill Monument Cornerstone Admission is free and open to all. We welcome your presence at this solemn and historic observance. Guests are kindly encouraged to arrive early, as seating is limited. Date and Time: Wednesday, June 17, […]

Event Series The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

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

The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations. Their records and artifacts, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won, hardships endured, hometown and battleground heroes, and the start of a long fight for liberty, equality […]

Free

Late Night at the Museum: Two Revolutions

Boott Cotton Mills Museum John Street 115, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States

Explore the histories of both the Revolutionary War and the Industrial Revolution that both took root in Massachusetts. Learn from rangers about these early revolutions and how they would go on to shape the United States! This free event is part of the Late Night at the Museum series, offered June through October. Visit the […]

Rice Family During the Revolution

Sudbury History Center and Museum Old Sudbury Road 288, Sudbury, Massachusetts, United States

Join us at the Sudbury History Center and Museum for a fascinating lecture by Jane H. Sciacca on the Rice Family During the Revolution on the occasion of the 70th Anniversary Annual Meeting of the Sudbury Historical Society (SHS)! The events leading up to and finally culminating in the American Revolution were turbulent ones for […]

$5

Concord’s Black History | History Happy Hour

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

Celebrate Juneteenth with an evening of wine, beer, and light refreshments in the Museum’s courtyard, followed by a guided tour of the galleries. Explore Concord’s rich Black and Abolitionist histories through powerful stories, images, and objects from the Museum’s collection. Your ticket includes drinks outside in the courtyard before the tour, which begins at 7:15 […]

$15 – $25

Plymouth in the Revolution: Loyalist Memorials and Revolutionary War Pension Applications

Mayflower Society House Winslow Street 4, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Now that 2026 is upon us, many Americans will have been conjuring up distant memories of high school history lessons – Bunker Hill and Saratoga, George Washington at Valley Forge, the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown to the tune of “The World Turned Upside Down.” Plymouth, though, is not a name that usually pops into […]

Event Series Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral

Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral

King's Chapel Tremont Street 58, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

April 1776. The British army has finally left Boston. Now, nearly a year after his death, friends and family can finally hold a funeral for Dr. Joseph Warren. Inside King’s Chapel, his brother, his fiancée, and his good friend Paul Revere gather to mourn Warren and to make sense of their loss. Outside the Chapel, […]

$15 – $40
Event Series The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

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

The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations. Their records and artifacts, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won, hardships endured, hometown and battleground heroes, and the start of a long fight for liberty, equality […]

Free
Event Series The Revolutions of The Ashley House

The Revolutions of The Ashley House

The Ashley House Cooper Hill Road 117, Sheffield, Massachusetts, United States

Discover how the ideals of liberty and justice played out in complex ways within this 18th-century homestead on a thought-provoking guided tour. This wasn’t just the home of prominent patriot John Ashley and his family, but also of the people they enslaved here. One of them, Elizabeth ‘Mum Bett’ Freeman, has long been lauded for […]

$10
Event Series Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral

Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral

King's Chapel Tremont Street 58, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

April 1776. The British army has finally left Boston. Now, nearly a year after his death, friends and family can finally hold a funeral for Dr. Joseph Warren. Inside King’s Chapel, his brother, his fiancée, and his good friend Paul Revere gather to mourn Warren and to make sense of their loss. Outside the Chapel, […]

$15 – $40
Event Series The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

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

The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations. Their records and artifacts, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won, hardships endured, hometown and battleground heroes, and the start of a long fight for liberty, equality […]

Free
Event Series New England Cider & Strings Festival

New England Cider & Strings Festival

Red Apple Farm Highland Avenue 455, Phillipston, Massachusetts, United States

Celebrate Massachusetts heritage at Red Apple Farm’s New England Cider & Strings Festival, a two-day event honoring the craftsmanship, traditions, and community spirit that shaped New England. Set on a fourth-generation family farm in Phillipston, this summer festival brings together live music, artisan vendors, historical demonstrations, and local hard cider for a weekend rooted in […]

Free
Event Series Battle of Gloucester Reenactment Events

Battle of Gloucester Reenactment Events

Stage Fort Park Hough Avenue 24, Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States

On Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, witness the Stage Fort Park transform into 18th-century Gloucester, through battle reenactments, both by land and sea, civilian encampments, historical programming, and more. The Battle of Gloucester is one of the lesser known battles of the Revolutionary War that played a major factor in the formation of […]

Legacy of Liberty: Yarmouth’s 250th Anniversary Celebration

Fred Thacher Playground Old Church Street 1, Yarmouth, MA, United States

Join us on Saturday, June 20, 2026, as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of Yarmouth’s own Declaration of Independence. Step back into the year 1776 and experience the spirit of the American Revolution right here in Yarmouth Port. This event is a powerful tribute to the 477 "Old Yarmouth" patriots who fought for our freedom, […]

Free

America 250 Open House at the MFA

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, United States

Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the United States, the MFA is reimagining its display of 18th-century art of the Americas—and you’re invited to celebrate the grand opening with free admission and a day of exciting programs! Be among the first to experience these eight new galleries, which reflect on the early history of the […]

Free
Event Series Freedom Trail Foundation Rainbow Revolutionaries Tour

Freedom Trail Foundation Rainbow Revolutionaries Tour

Robert Gould Shaw & 54th Regiment Monument] Tremont Street 139, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston’s newest official Freedom Trail Tour! The Foundation’s Rainbow Revolutionaries Tours illuminate the lives, loves, and fights for liberty of Boston’s LGBTQ+ community, and explore how queer individuals have been making history for centuries. Uncover the history of Boston Marriages, political milestones for LGBTQ+ rights, and the storied romances of some of Boston’s most famous […]

America 250: Women of ’76: True Stories of Revolutionary-Era Women

Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library 17 Constitution Way, Rochester, MA, United States

This program highlights the true stories of Revolutionary-era women, including Prudence Cummings Wright, who organized and led a band of women to capture two Tory spies. Step back in time and discover the untold stories of 5 courageous women, both patriot and loyalist, American and foreign born, who witnessed, chronicled, and in some cases changed […]

Free
Event Series Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral

Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral

King's Chapel Tremont Street 58, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

April 1776. The British army has finally left Boston. Now, nearly a year after his death, friends and family can finally hold a funeral for Dr. Joseph Warren. Inside King’s Chapel, his brother, his fiancée, and his good friend Paul Revere gather to mourn Warren and to make sense of their loss. Outside the Chapel, […]

$15 – $40
Event Series New England Cider & Strings Festival

New England Cider & Strings Festival

Red Apple Farm Highland Avenue 455, Phillipston, Massachusetts, United States

Celebrate Massachusetts heritage at Red Apple Farm’s New England Cider & Strings Festival, a two-day event honoring the craftsmanship, traditions, and community spirit that shaped New England. Set on a fourth-generation family farm in Phillipston, this summer festival brings together live music, artisan vendors, historical demonstrations, and local hard cider for a weekend rooted in […]

Free

Keynote at the Adams Theater: Stacy Schiff

The Adams Theater, Adams, MA Park Street 27, Adams, MA, United States

Pulitzer Prize–winning biographer and Adams native Stacy Schiff returns home for a special MA250 Festival keynote on June 20, 2026. In conversation with interlocutor Sara Houghteling, Schiff will explore the fiery origins of the American Revolution as detailed in her latest work, The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams, while offering an exclusive look at her current research […]

$25 – $45

From Plimoth to Yorktown: A Concert of Early American Music

American Ancestors Newbury Street 97, Boston, MA, United States

Seven Times Salt marks the 250th anniversary of the nation with a live concert! This performance will trace a musical lineage from the settlement at Plimoth, to the eve of the Revolution, and victory at Yorktown. English catches and early shape note hymns lead to songs of liberty, rants against taxation and tyranny, wartime laments, […]

$15
Event Series Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral

Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral

King's Chapel Tremont Street 58, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

April 1776. The British army has finally left Boston. Now, nearly a year after his death, friends and family can finally hold a funeral for Dr. Joseph Warren. Inside King’s Chapel, his brother, his fiancée, and his good friend Paul Revere gather to mourn Warren and to make sense of their loss. Outside the Chapel, […]

$15 – $40
Event Series Battle of Gloucester Reenactment Events

Battle of Gloucester Reenactment Events

Stage Fort Park Hough Avenue 24, Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States

On Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, witness the Stage Fort Park transform into 18th-century Gloucester, through battle reenactments, both by land and sea, civilian encampments, historical programming, and more. The Battle of Gloucester is one of the lesser known battles of the Revolutionary War that played a major factor in the formation of […]

Event Series Freedom Trail Foundation Rainbow Revolutionaries Tour

Freedom Trail Foundation Rainbow Revolutionaries Tour

Robert Gould Shaw & 54th Regiment Monument] Tremont Street 139, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston’s newest official Freedom Trail Tour! The Foundation’s Rainbow Revolutionaries Tours illuminate the lives, loves, and fights for liberty of Boston’s LGBTQ+ community, and explore how queer individuals have been making history for centuries. Uncover the history of Boston Marriages, political milestones for LGBTQ+ rights, and the storied romances of some of Boston’s most famous […]

Event Series Revolution History Shuttle Tour of Andover and North Andover

Revolution History Shuttle Tour of Andover and North Andover

Andover and North Andover, Massachusetts , United States +1 more

Join us on Sunday June 21st, 2026 for the Revolutionary History Tour Shuttle, a special collaboration between the North Andover Historical Society and the Andover Center for History and Culture! Explore historical sites in “old” Andover that stood in 1775 and 1776 and helped to shape our nation’s journey to independence. Our experienced guides will […]

$60.00
Event Series Revolution History Shuttle Tour of Andover and North Andover

Revolution History Shuttle Tour of Andover and North Andover

Andover and North Andover, Massachusetts , United States +1 more

Join us on Sunday June 21st, 2026 for the Revolutionary History Tour Shuttle, a special collaboration between the North Andover Historical Society and the Andover Center for History and Culture! Explore historical sites in “old” Andover that stood in 1775 and 1776 and helped to shape our nation’s journey to independence. Our experienced guides will […]

$60.00
Event Series NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION

NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION

City Council Chambers Cambridge City Hall Massachusetts Avenue 795, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

On a hot summer evening in 1976, the Cambridge City Council faced a packed hearing room—and a decision that would echo across the globe. At the center of it all stood Mayor Al Vellucci: sharp-tongued, fearless, and ready to take on science itself. The issue? A new biohazard lab designed for groundbreaking recombinant DNA research—celebrated […]

Free

MA250 Film Screening: 1776 at the Adams Theater

The Adams Theater, Adams, MA Park Street 27, Adams, MA, United States

Our nation's fathers harmonize their way through the founding of America in this musical adapted from a popular Broadway show. Representatives from the 13 colonies gather in Philadelphia with the aim of establishing a set of governmental rules for the burgeoning United States. Benjamin Franklin (Howard da Silva) and John Adams (William Daniels) charge Thomas […]

Free
Event Series NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION

NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION

City Council Chambers Cambridge City Hall Massachusetts Avenue 795, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

On a hot summer evening in 1976, the Cambridge City Council faced a packed hearing room—and a decision that would echo across the globe. At the center of it all stood Mayor Al Vellucci: sharp-tongued, fearless, and ready to take on science itself. The issue? A new biohazard lab designed for groundbreaking recombinant DNA research—celebrated […]

Free
Event Series The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

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

The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations. Their records and artifacts, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won, hardships endured, hometown and battleground heroes, and the start of a long fight for liberty, equality […]

Free

Celebrating 250 Years: “Sounds of the 1700s” featuring Lexington Strings

Cary Memorial Library 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, United States

On July 4, 2026, the United States will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To honor this historic milestone, Lexington Strings will present a vibrant recital featuring music of the era contemporary to the document's signing. The performance will take place at Cary Memorial Library in Lexington Center. The […]

Free

Been There, Done That: How Our History Shows What We Can Overcome

Online

In his new book, Been There, Done That, Professor Greg Jackson argues that while today’s political climate may be dark, these aren’t as unprecedented times as we may think. Our nation’s past is full of massive upheaval, disagreement, and departures from the moral high ground. The political "gentlemanly conduct" of yesteryear is no more than […]

Event Series The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

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

The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations. Their records and artifacts, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won, hardships endured, hometown and battleground heroes, and the start of a long fight for liberty, equality […]

Free

Author Talk: When the Declarations Was News

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

Publishing for the 250th anniversary of the United States, When the Declaration of Independence Was News focuses on the nation’s founding document at the moment of its creation in 1776, before anyone knew what the legacy of the Declaration would be or if the United States would win the war against Great Britain. It explores […]

Free

America’s Food at 250!

Topsfield Town Library Zoom South Common St 1, Topsfield, Massachusetts, United States

America's Food at 250: What is the state of American food on its 250th birthday? In this talk we'll look at all the flavors, dishes and cooks that got us here, from the Indigenous ingredients that shape regional American cuisine, to the influence of the African kitchen, to the fast food revolution. About the Speaker: […]

Free
Event Series History Uncorked: A Summer Lecture Series at the Nickerson Mansion

History Uncorked: A Summer Lecture Series at the Nickerson Mansion

The Mansion at Ocean Edge Main Street 2907, Brewster, MA, United States

Visit Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club this summer for History Uncorked — a series of four evening lectures held inside the historic Nickerson Mansion in Brewster, Cape Cod, in celebration of America's 250th anniversary. Led by Ocean Edge's resident historian Renee Dee and Cape Cod historian David Martin, Ph.D., each talk explores a different […]

Event Series The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

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

The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations. Their records and artifacts, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won, hardships endured, hometown and battleground heroes, and the start of a long fight for liberty, equality […]

Free

Opening Reception: In Defense of our Just Rights & Liberties

Amherst History Center 45 Boltwood Walk, Amherst, MA, United States

Opening Reception for this exhibit that gives guests an opportunity to learn how the Revolutionary War played out in Amherst - directly from the voices of the residents who lived through it. Through primary source documents, the exhibit brings visitors on a journey from the declaration of independence in Amherst to the stirrings of revolution […]

Event Series Choral Evensong at Old North

Choral Evensong at Old North

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

The Old North Church Congregation is pleased to offer traditional Choral Evensong on June 25 and July 3, 2026. Each service will be held at 6:00 p.m. and lasts approximately 45 minutes. The July 3 service will feature historic prayers for the nation on the Eve of the 250th Anniversary of American Independence. Worship services […]

Free
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