Freedom Trailยฎ Foundationโs acclaimed African American Patriotsยฎ Tours celebrate the African American patriots that played a vital role in the start of the American Revolution in Boston and in the […]
While researching her Revolutionary War ancestor, General John Glover, Jane Woolsey Gropp of Lexington learned about the Marbleheaders, a group of fishermen and sailors from the coastal town of Marblehead […]
As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this webinar, co-hosted by The Immigration Learning Center and the Institute for Immigration Research […]
Free In-Person Special Event ArtsThursdays: Revolutionary Teas Thursday, February 26, 5:00โ9:00 pm RSVPs encouraged Enter at Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, 11 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge Join us for a […]
This is a virtual event free to attend. Please visit here to register: https://www.masshist.org/events/indigenous-identity The American Revolution reverberated across New England, touching the lives of the many Indigenous peoples living […]
Thursday, February 26th 7:00 โ 8:30 PM Acton Town Hall, 472 Main Street, Room 204 In early 1776, the young Continental Army colonel Henry Knox moved dozens of heavy cannons […]
Freedom Trailยฎ Foundationโs acclaimed African American Patriotsยฎ Tours celebrate the African American patriots that played a vital role in the start of the American Revolution in Boston and in the […]
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 […]
Speaker: Joyce E. Chaplin, James Duncan Phillips Professor of Early American History, Harvard University Ask anyone why Benjamin Franklin is famous and they will likely mention his role in the […]
The morning of March 5, 1776, on the sixth anniversary of the Boston Massacre, British troops discovered that Patriot forces fortified Dorchester Heights overnight. The date had not been chosen […]
Speaker: Joyce E. Chaplin, James Duncan Phillips Professor of Early American History, Harvard University Ask anyone why Benjamin Franklin is famous and they will likely mention his role in the […]
Step into wartime Newburyport with Alex Cain as loyalists face persecution, prices soar, and fear hangs heavy as we move to independence. In 1776, as war raged across the American […]
Join us for a two-hour Evacuation Day Cruise through Boston Harbor to explore the story of the Siege of Boston from the water (June 1775 to March 1776). As we […]
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 […]
March 7, 2026 at 3:30 pm Performing Arts Center, Brewster America 250 Series In Person & Livestreamed The Miracle at Dorchester Heights, Independence, and American Values Presented by Larkin Spivey, […]
As the U.S. marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary War, local historians have delved deeply into the history of the Revolution in Old Dartmouth. Different approaches reveal new […]
Join us for a virtual talk exploring the Siege of Boston โ its origins, impacts, and conclusion โ and how the departure of the British Military from Boston would influence […]
Explore the story of Phillis Wheatley Petersโher genius, her defiance, and the love that stood with her against extraordinary odds. โIn Search of Phillis Wheatley Petersโ Director Talk and Screening. […]
Join Chief Historian Kanisorn Wongsrichanalai for "What Kind of Nation?", a gallery talk on the exhibition 1776: Declaring Independence. Visitors are invited to explore the rest of the exhibition and […]
To mark the 250th anniversaries of the American Revolution and the founding of the United States, a coalition of local non-profits and government agencies will present Washington in American Memory, […]
Come together for an evening of remembrance at Dorchester Heights. This luminaria event invites visitors to pause, reflect, and connect with a turning point in the American Revolution. Two thousand […]
Please join Mike Manning, South Boston native and amateur military historian, in a discussion of "Evacuation Day" and its 250th anniversary Join South Boston native and amateur military historian Mike […]
Step back in time at Dorchester Heights and experience an American Revolution era artillery encampment brought to life. See authentic cannons up close and learn about the British evacuation of […]
On October 17, an entire British army surrendered for the first time in remote upstate New York. Discover how the American Northern Army successfully stopped a British invasion from Canada […]
One of the most strategic and decisive victories of the Revolutionary War, the bold action of Patriots (including men of Yarmouth) at Dorchester Heights fooled the British navy into ending […]
Through the magic of time travel, the Dorchester Historical Society welcomes Submit Clapp Baker, who lived from 1749 to 1836, and is portrayed by DHS board member Karen McNutt. Middie […]
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 […]
Who was the calligrapher that wrote the Declaration of Independence? How did they write during the American Revolution? What tools did they use? What lettering style? Can I write like […]
The public is invited to attend the Spring meeting of the Agawam Historical Association, when Sheryl Faye will portray Abigail Adams in "Abigail Adams โ Liberty & Legacy.โ Sometimes considered […]
On March 17, 1776, the British military pulled out of Boston, giving General George Washington his first victory of the Revolutionary War. Already, however, he was positioning the Continental Army […]
The public is invited to attend the Spring meeting of the Agawam Historical Association, when Sheryl Faye will portray Abigail Adams in "Abigail Adams โ Liberty & Legacy.โ Sometimes considered […]
Discover what life was like during the American Revolution at this immersive historical program. Visitors will have the opportunity to: Observe authentic military drills performed by reenactors. Learn about 18th-century […]
On Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 1pm, weโll be hosting a presentation at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site that celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the Knox Trail. The centerpiece […]
Step back in time with Stacy Booth of the 2nd Massachusetts Regiment and experience the sights, smells, and techniques of colonialโera cooking. Join us at the historic LafayetteโDurfee House for […]
Reenactor Henry Cooke will portray the life and preaching of a significant Concord resident, the Rev. William Emerson, during the weeks leading up to the battle at the Old North […]
Join experts from around the world for a one-day symposium on Revolutionary War privateers and Newburyportโs Atlantic impact! From Newburyport wharves, privateers surged into the Atlantic with a single mission: […]
Songs, stories, theatrics, and an epic "crankie" panorama bring Newburyportโs Revolutionary taverns to life. Come raise a glass with us! At the end of a landmark privateering symposium, what is […]
In honor of Americaโs 250th anniversary and Bostonโs celebration, join us for special fireside chats in our lobby with Historian Daniel Berger-Jones, a prominent Boston-based storyteller and reenactor who founded […]
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Time: 11:30 a.m.โ1:00 p.m. Location: Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, Knafel Center 10 Garden Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 Cost: Free and open to the public; […]
About the Author: Eric Jay Dolin is the author of seventeen books, including Leviathan: The History of Whaling in America; A Furious Sky: The Five-Hundred-Year History of Americaโs Hurricanes; Black […]
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026 Time: 2:45โ6:00 p.m. (doors open at 2:30 p.m.) Location: Harvard University, Boylston Hall, Fong Auditorium Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA 02138 Cost: Free and open to […]
The Battle of FalmouthโAn important Revolutionary War encounter between the Colonial Militia and British Troops occurred in April of 1779 in our town of Falmouth, Massachusetts. Faced with imminent attack […]
Join us Thursday, March 26th @ 6:30PM at the Upton Community Center to honor Daughters of the American Revolution & celebrate a local heroine. In honor of our Nationโs 250th […]
Georgetown University History Professor will provide a public lecture on how the closure of the port of Boston by the British would unite the colonies in resisting the crown.
In honor of Americaโs 250th anniversary and Bostonโs celebration, join us for special fireside chats in our lobby with Historian Daniel Berger-Jones, a prominent Boston-based storyteller and reenactor who founded […]
Join Adams National Historical Park Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29 for a premier 250th anniversary event commemorating the American Revolution experiences of Abigail Adams and the legacy of […]
Historic Newton celebrates the 250th anniversary of the founding of America! Join us on Saturday, March 28th from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM and explore what life was like in […]
Join us at the Museum of Printing for Andy Volpeโs "Printing Revolution" lecture โpress freedom and colonial resistance before Independence. Andy Volpe's "Printing Revolution" presentation, takes a look not only […]
On Saturday, March 28, Dr. Kimberly Alexander, Director of Museum Studies and Senior Lecturer in the History Department of the University of New Hampshire, will speak about womenโs textile production […]
Family day to celebrate local pottery history: Redware pottery demonstration, author talk, pinch pot activity, and tour of the museumโs collections! Peabody was at the heart of the Colonial red […]
Eric Jay Dolin is the award-winning best-selling author of fifteen books, including one with the same title as his talk. He will discuss the critical role of โthe ragtag fleet […]
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 […]
To mark the 250th anniversaries of the American Revolution and the founding of the United States, a coalition of local non-profits and government agencies will present Washington in American Memory, […]
The last of three 250th special exhibitions at the Concord Museum, Revolutionary Legacies will trace how Concordโs role in the Revolution has been remembered over time and how it has […]
Join us as we welcome Sarah Walsh back to Buttonwoods on Wednesday, April 1st at 6:30pm to give a talk about Abigail Adams and 18th-century clothing. We will serve punch […]
In this first of eleven free illustrated talks offered by the Marblehead 250 Committee and Marbleheadโs Abbot Public Library in 2026, the United Statesโ 250th year, see and hear the […]
American Rebels: The Hancock, Adams, and Quincy Families Fanned the Flames of Revolution...in Newburyport and Beyond. Newburyport's Offin Boardman carried secret letters for John Adams, who argued court cases in […]
In April 2026, Patrick Atkinson, a Scottish Rite Freemason from Delaware, will lace up his running shoes and set out on a monumental journey, running from Wilmington, Delaware, to Lexington, […]
Join us as Jeffrey M. Griffith and Hannah Farber, in conversation with Ann Marsh Daly, explore the financing of the American Revolution and the creation and implementation of economic systems […]
American Revolutionaries is a series of gallery talks given by members of the curatorial team in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. Each talk highlights artworks from […]
Early revolutionary resistance! Hear the dramatic tale of Michael Corbett and his Marblehead shipmates who resisted British tyranny at sea on King Hooper's merchant ship, the Pitt Packet - named […]
Join award winning historian and educator Michele Gabrielson for a delectable journey through taste, tradition, and transformation in the world of 18th-century chocolate. This interactive program explores the fascinating history […]
Diorama Drop-Off: April 10-18 Public Voting: April 21 - May 9 Create a patriotic PEEPS scene in celebration of the Revolutionary Library Crawl and the 250th anniversary of the signing […]
Step into the winter of 1775โ76 and experience the extraordinary true story that helped save the American Revolution. For Love! For Liberty! is a vibrant new musical filled with original […]
Have you visited the Bedford Historical Societyโs exhibit," Bedford Answers the Call," yet? Join us for a special Open House on April 11 from 8:00โ10:15 a.m., and again immediately following […]
Please join us for an open house marking the end of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Libraryโs 50th anniversary celebration! Visit exhibitions that examine the museumโs collection over the […]
Join us for the Quilts 250 Book Launch! Stop by Harvey Wheeler from 11โ3 to experience a beautiful celebration of art, history, and community. โจ View a selection of quilts […]
It is May 2, 1775, and Rachel Revere has only heard from her beloved husband Paul once since his legendary midnight ride on April 18. Isolated by the Siege of […]
Please join the Acton 250 Committee and the Amy Cole for a walking tour of Acton Center. Professional tour leader Amy Cole grew up near Acton Center and has a […]
This must-see event for the United Statesโ 250th anniversary year brings together a stage full of talented young singers, the words of American literary luminaries, two amazing Boston-based cellists, and […]
Step into the warmth and elegance of the 18th century as we host a special gathering inspired by the hospitality of Martha and George Washington. Enjoy an evening of conversation, […]
Jazz singer Amanda Carr, an audience favorite, returns for the Concord Bandโs annual Spring Pops concert on Saturday, April 11, 7:00 PM at the 51 Walden Performing Arts Center in […]
Join Historic Newton for the historic cocktail party of the year! This year Naughty Newton at Night will celebrate all things Alexander Hamilton and Hamilton the musical. Enjoy drinks and […]
Discover the diverse and fascinating roles Hingham and its people played in the national struggle for independence, from Major General Benjamin Lincolnโs collaborative friendship with Commander in Chief George Washington, […]
Performing Arts Center, Brewster Free America 250 Series In Person & Livestreamed Battle of Lexington and Concord & the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere Presented by Dr. Jerry Newcombe Join […]
Historian and author Richard Bell traces the far-flung reverberations of American Revolution through the lives of the people it displaced, empowered, or destroyed. Participants will encounter a Native matriarch struggling […]
American Revolutionaries is a series of gallery talks given by members of the curatorial team in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. Each talk highlights artworks from […]
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Time: 6:00โ7:00 p.m. Location: Zoom Webinar Cost: Free and open to the public; advance registration required Join us for a virtual fireside chat with University […]
Presidential historian Harold Holzer explores Abraham Lincolnโs views on immigration in Brought Forth on This Continent. Drawing on Lincolnโs words and actions, this forum examines how debates over newcomers, belonging, […]
Join historian Bob Kelley of the Historical Society of Old Yarmouth for a fascinating talk on the saltworks developed on the uplands at Sesuit Creek in the East Precinct of […]
The American Revolution helped usher in greater religious toleration in Massachusetts. With the adoption of the Massachusetts Constitution in 1780, Catholics and other religious minorities were guaranteed freedom of worship […]
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 […]
Join Library Assistant Brandon McGrath-Neely for "The Declaration in American Memory," a gallery talk on the exhibition 1776: Declaring Independence. Visitors are invited to explore the rest of the exhibition […]
In honor of Americaโs 250th anniversary and Bostonโs celebration, join us for special fireside chats in our lobby with Historian Daniel Berger-Jones, a prominent Boston-based storyteller and reenactor who founded […]
Friday April 17, 2026 Patriots Vigil Ceremony 7:45 pm โ 8:30 pm Luminaria 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm North Bridge, Concord As darkness descends upon the North Bridge battlefield we invite […]
Lexingtonโs Patriotsโ Day celebration commemorates the opening moments of the American Revolution with moving reenactments, solemn ceremonies, and vibrant community events. At dawn, the Battle Green comes alive as militia […]
To celebrate Patriotsโ Day, the Church of Our Redeemer, 6 Meriam Street, Lexington, MA, will host its annual Patriotsโ Day Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, April 18 from 6:00 to 10:00 […]
Presented by the โBackroads of the South Shore,โ a consortium of 20 non-profit organizations operating in 12 towns from Weymouth to Plymouth, this yearโs South Shore History Symposium will once […]
Step inside historic colonial-era homes on this new tour, offered April 18th only! In the 1600s, colonists from England settled an area of the North Shore region of Massachusetts and […]
Beginning at 10:00 view the 1976 commemorative quilt created from embroidered panels submitted by Massachusetts students from towns along the Henry Knox Trail. Then at 11:00AM, local historian Dennis Picard […]
Fall River invites families to experience history in motion. Ride to Freedom: A Revolutionary Family Celebration brings together storytelling, hands-on activities, and live reenactments to mark the spirit of Paul […]
Celebrate Patriotsโ Day weekend with the Arlington Historical Society at the historic Jason Russell House & Museum with FREE guided tours, sponsored by Leader Bank. Visitors are invited to explore […]
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 […]
Celebrate Patriotsโ Day weekend at an indoor beer hall at Arlington Town Hall, featuring craft beer from Arlington Brewing Company. This family-friendly event will include live music, games, and arts […]
Much of the common knowledge of the Springfield Armory begins in 1794 when the manufacture of new muskets began. Lesser known is its history as the Continental Arsenal, a military […]
Join us at the Museum of Printing for Andy Volpeโs "Printing Revolution" lecture โpress freedom and colonial resistance before Independence. Andy Volpe's "Printing Revolution" presentation, takes a look not only […]
Step inside historic colonial-era homes on this new tour, offered April 18th only! In the 1600s, colonists from England settled an area of the North Shore region of Massachusetts and […]
Celebrate Patriotsโ Day weekend with the Arlington Historical Society at the historic Jason Russell House & Museum with FREE guided tours, sponsored by Leader Bank. Visitors are invited to explore […]
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 […]
Join the Gen. Israel Putnam Chapter, DAR at the Holten House, to hear author Robert Hubbard discuss his biography of Major General Israel Putnam. The event is free, but seating […]
Inspired by, and in remembrance of Bostonโs original Liberty Tree โ and those found throughout the colonies in the years leading up to, and during, the war for independence โ […]
Experience history. Join us for a day of activities acknowledging Roxbury history and future: William Dawes ride re-enactment, free breakfast, historic talk, and Roxbury Historical Society historic trolley tour!
Hear ye, hear ye! Experience Paul Revere-inspired poems, Arlingtonโs revolutionary history, and Cyrus Dallinโs 57-year monument battle, brought to life by Arlington locals! This free, family-friendly program will feature live […]
Celebrate Patriotsโ Day at the Concord Museum as we commemorate the anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord! Visitors will: Enjoy free admission to see the original Paul Revere […]
Celebrate Patriotsโ Day weekend with the Arlington Historical Society at the historic Jason Russell House & Museum with FREE guided tours, sponsored by Leader Bank. Visitors are invited to explore […]
Get ready for the Revolutionary Library Crawl! Beginning April 21st, visit ten libraries throughout Northeastern MA as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of The American Revolution. Visit an information desk […]
Reach back to Colonial times and sample teas from that age. Tea was a staple in colonial America. It became a symbol of British oppression and colonial protest. Refusal to […]
How a tiny dry leaf from the other side of the globe worked its way into the cultural identity of a young nation. Join living history interpreter Audrey Stuck-Girard as […]
As we get closer to the semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence, learn what our colonial Bradford counterparts would have been doing 250 years ago! Massachusetts has been marking events […]
Had you lived here 250 years ago, you would have been in colonial Bradford (Groveland didnโt become its own town until 1850). It was an uncertain time: British troops were […]
Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution, the Signing of Declaration of Independence, and 250 Years of American History! The American Stories, American Lives Gala celebrates the work of […]
Poet Bonney Hartley (Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians) presents an original poetry reading created for Revolutionary Legacies. Hartley will share the commissioned poem inspired by Museum objects and discuss her […]
Laughter meets revolutionary spirit in BLOโs staging of Donizettiโs glorious comedy. Inspired by the life of Deborah Sampson, the Massachusetts revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for […]
Jump aboard the 90-minute Revolutionary Line Trolley Tour! Travel back to the night of April 18, 1775, and experience the Redcoatsโ march to Lexington and Concord, along with the midnight […]
Jump aboard the 90-minute Revolutionary Line Trolley Tour! Travel back to the night of April 18, 1775, and experience the Redcoatsโ march to Lexington and Concord, along with the midnight […]
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with a fife and drum performance! These instruments served as essential communication, signaling, & morale-boosting tools during the Revolution. Step back in […]
Professional tour leader Amy Cole grew up near Acton Center and has a wide ranging-interest in Actonโs unique history. Exploring South Acton's historic Mill Corner provides insight into the area's […]
Jump aboard the 90-minute Revolutionary Line Trolley Tour! Travel back to the night of April 18, 1775, and experience the Redcoatsโ march to Lexington and Concord, along with the midnight […]
Jump aboard the 90-minute Revolutionary Line Trolley Tour! Travel back to the night of April 18, 1775, and experience the Redcoatsโ march to Lexington and Concord, along with the midnight […]
Jump aboard the 90-minute Revolutionary Line Trolley Tour! Travel back to the night of April 18, 1775, and experience the Redcoatsโ march to Lexington and Concord, along with the midnight […]
Jump aboard the 90-minute Revolutionary Line Trolley Tour! Travel back to the night of April 18, 1775, and experience the Redcoatsโ march to Lexington and Concord, along with the midnight […]
Vocabulary.com describes an โassortmentโ as โa bunch of different things all together, whether theyโre the same sort or not.โ โFor example,โ says Society President and Bedford Town Historian Sharon McDonald, […]
Jump aboard the 90-minute Revolutionary Line Trolley Tour! Travel back to the night of April 18, 1775, and experience the Redcoatsโ march to Lexington and Concord, along with the midnight […]
Laughter meets revolutionary spirit in BLOโs staging of Donizettiโs glorious comedy. Inspired by the life of Deborah Sampson, the Massachusetts revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for […]
Join Hassanamisco Nipmuc tribal member ๐๐ฎ๐๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฒ๐น๐น๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ๐๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ in a talk about the erasure of Native voices in Sudbury. Expanding on her research on the Indigenous history of the town […]
