Flag Sojourn 250 – FLAG DAY Ceremony at the Pier of MAYFLOWER II
2026-06-14 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Mayflower II at State Pier, Water Street 75, Plymouth, Massachusetts, 02360, 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, all U.S. territories, and, soon, every state in America. The flag will end its journey in Washington, D.C., in July.
Flag Sojourn 250 is a project of national unity from the National Flag Foundation and America250’s America Waves program, an epic tribute campaign to the greatest American symbol: the American flag. National key programming partners include UPS, the American Battle Monuments Commission, and the National Sheriffs’ Association. The Plymouth ceremony is organized by Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph D. McDonald, Jr., Plimoth Patuxet, and See Plymouth.

5th Annual Juneteenth Gathering
2026-06-14 16:00 - 19:00 | Longfellow House-Washington Headquarters, Brattle Street 105, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, 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 the Juneteenth Gathering at Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters NHS each year. Join us for the Juneteenth Gathering, A Denise Plays Hard Event, featuring poetry, music, historical displays, family activities, and refreshments. All are welcome!
Event Details
4:00-5:00 pm Community partner tables, music, refreshments, and activities
5:00-7:00 pm Speakers and Juneteenth #Pop Up Poetry, A Denise Plays Hard Event

NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION
2026-06-14 19:00 - 19:50 | City Council Chambers Cambridge City Hall, Massachusetts Avenue 795, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02139, 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 by some as the future of science, feared by others as the birthplace of “Frankenstein bacteria.” Nobel Prize–winning scientists, passionate citizens, politicians, and the global press all converged on Cambridge to confront one explosive question: Who gets to decide the boundaries of scientific discovery?
Fifty years later, step back in time with an immersive theatrical experience staged in the very same Cambridge City Hall hearing room where this conversation took place. Relive the tension, the debate, and the moment that turned local politics into a worldwide reckoning and that formed the Kendall Square that we know today.
Stay after the show to engage in thought-provoking conversation about the legacy of the hearing, the power of public oversight, and the future of community-driven science.
No Recombination Without Representation is a partnership between the MIT Museum, Central Square Theater, and the City of Cambridge. Performances will occur at Sullivan Chamber in Cambridge City Hall. All shows are free and open to the public.
This production was made possible through the generous contributions of MIT Museum supporters Phil and Ann Sharp and MIT’s Department of Science, Technology, and Society. This program is part of the MIT Museum’s year-long exploration of TIME and is part of the Massachusetts 250 activities celebrating the many “firsts” and innovations created in our state through the last 250 years.

My Dearest Friend: A Play About John and Abigail Adams
2026-06-15 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-06-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Great Road Church – Acton, Great Road 257, Acton, MA, 01720, 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 Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois

The Aspirations of Ordinary People - Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective
2026-06-16 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-17 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-18 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-19 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-20 08:00 - 14:00 | North Andover Historical Society, 800 Massachusetts Ave., North Andover, 01845, 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 and justice. Their ideals and aspirations are the standards by which we measure our progress today.
Come discover the amazing stories brought to life at the North Andover Historical Society (NAHS) through REV250, a series of programs and exhibits dedicated to the American Revolution.
The exhibit will be open every week, Tuesday through Saturday, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Please check the website for more information.

Zine Making: What Does the Declaration Mean 250 Years Later?
2026-06-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Boston Public Library: Copley Square Branch, Boylston Street 700, Boston, Massachusetts, 02116, 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 will be present to assist as needed. No registration is required to attend; drop-ins encouraged. Stay for as little or as long as you’d like during the event.

Virtual Artist Talk with Rixy
2026-06-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Program, North Washington Square 19 1/2, Salem, MA, 01970, 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 will be followed by a Q&A open to all attendees. “The Midnight Ride” is funded, in part, by Massachusetts250, Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism, Meet Boston, Holland America, The Marr Companies, and an Anonymous Donor. The 2026 Dewey Square Mural is produced in partnership with Embrace and Everyone250.

Bunker Hill Remembrance Ceremony
2026-06-17 15:30 - 17:00 | Bunker Hill Monument, Monument Square, Boston, MA, 02129, 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, 2026
3:30 pm – 5 pm
Location:
Bunker Hill Monument
Boston National Historical Park
Charlestown, Massachusetts
Presented By:
National Park Service
Bunker Hill Monument Association
American Legion J.W. Conway Bunker Hill Post 26

Lost Liberties - Broken Promises
2026-06-18 10:00 - 2026-12-03 16:00 | Golden Ball Tavern Museum, Boston Post Road 662, Weston, Massachusetts, 02493, United States
” Lost Liberties – Broken Promises” a yearlong exhibit focusing on the enslaved, indigenous, displaced Loyalists, and veterans of Weston who were on the wrong side of history.

The Most Proper Spot in America: The Continental Arsenal at Springfield
2026-06-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Agawam Public Library, Cooper Street 750, Agawam, MA, 01001, United States
Join us at the Agawam Public Library for an evening of Revolutionary War history as we continue to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Alex MacKenzie of the Springfield Armory will bring to life the importance of our local area in contributing support to the war. Following the creation of the Continental Army in 1775, General George Washington and his lieutenants organized a system of supply and logistics to support the fledgling American military as it fought for independence. Brigadier General Henry Knox, Chief of Artillery, personally sited a military supply depot at Springfield, Massachusetts early in 1777. Hundreds of enlisted tradesmen poured into town to begin building, repairing, maintaining and shipping all sorts of military supplies, and Springfield was quickly bustling with activity throughout the American Revolution. Join Springfield Armory NHS Curator Alex MacKenzie as he reveals the hidden stories of the Continental Arsenal at Springfield and the contributions of the region to American independence.
Presenter Alex MacKenzie is a museum professional, author, and historian specializing in U.S. military history, with a focus on small arms development, logistics and supply. He has authored numerous articles and publications on the technical and industrial history of small arms centered on the Springfield Armory (1777-1968) and is a leading authority on the management and care of historic firearms and ammunition in museum collections. He serves as Curator of Collections at Springfield Armory National Historic Site. If you love U.S. history, be sure to register for this event! Registration information: https://agawamlibrary.libcal.com/event/15527706
The Agawam Public Library is located at 750 Cooper Street in Agawam, MA.

Rice Family During the Revolution
2026-06-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Sudbury History Center and Museum, Old Sudbury Road 288, Sudbury, Massachusetts, 01776, 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 the Rice Family and other inhabitants of colonial Sudbury. It would bring about significant change for their family, as well as for the town that they first settled well over a century earlier. In this program, the decade from 1770 through 1780 will be highlighted and its profound impact on the Rice Family and Sudbury.
Jane H. Sciacca is a local historian and retired National Park Ranger, who has worked for the National Park Service as an interpreter in Boston, Cambridge, and Concord. She is the recent author of Enslavement in the Puritan Village: The Untold History of Sudbury and Wayland, Massachusetts.

The Most Proper Spot in America: The Continental Arsenal at Springfield
2026-06-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Agawam Public Library, Cooper Street 750, Agawam, MA, 01001, United States
Join us at the Agawam Public Library for an evening of Revolutionary War history as we continue to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Alex MacKenzie of the Springfield Armory will bring to life the importance of our local area in contributing support to the war. Following the creation of the Continental Army in 1775, General George Washington and his lieutenants organized a system of supply and logistics to support the fledgling American military as it fought for independence. Brigadier General Henry Knox, Chief of Artillery, personally sited a military supply depot at Springfield, Massachusetts early in 1777. Hundreds of enlisted tradesmen poured into town to begin building, repairing, maintaining and shipping all sorts of military supplies, and Springfield was quickly bustling with activity throughout the American Revolution. Join Springfield Armory NHS Curator Alex MacKenzie as he reveals the hidden stories of the Continental Arsenal at Springfield and the contributions of the region to American independence.
Presenter Alex MacKenzie is a museum professional, author, and historian specializing in U.S. military history, with a focus on small arms development, logistics and supply. He has authored numerous articles and publications on the technical and industrial history of small arms centered on the Springfield Armory (1777-1968) and is a leading authority on the management and care of historic firearms and ammunition in museum collections. He serves as Curator of Collections at Springfield Armory National Historic Site. If you love U.S. history, be sure to register for this event!

Concord’s Black History | History Happy Hour
2026-06-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA, 01742, 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 pm.
Co-sponsored by The Robbins House.
$15 Members | $25 Non-Members

Plymouth in the Revolution: Loyalist Memorials and Revolutionary War Pension Applications
2026-06-18 19:00 | Mayflower Society House, Winslow Street 4, Plymouth, Massachusetts, 02360, 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 people’s minds when hearing the words “American Revolution.” The Revolution, though, was far more than generals or battles. Plymouth, like every small town in the thirteen colonies, sent its men off to war. In choosing to follow those generals and fight in those battles, they made the Revolution possible. Plymouth also saw some of its own vehemently protest the war; they too paid a price for their principles.
How can we retrieve the experiences, the stories, of these men? Some, at least, of the answers can be found in Loyalist Memorials & Revolutionary War Pension Applications.
Please join Peggy Baker as she explores the history of these extraordinary primary source documents and shares some of the stories of the Plymoutheans who submitted them, as Plymouth remembers the Revolution during its 250th anniversary year.

Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral
2026-06-18 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-19 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-20 14:00 - 15:30 | King’s Chapel, Tremont Street 58, Boston, Massachusetts, 02108, 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, two Black abolitionists wonder what this revolution will mean for them. A play about memory, legacy, and the potential and pitfalls of the American Revolution.
Come join the King’s Chapel History Program for a thrilling story about freedom, the life of a man often only recognized for his death, and the larger fight for freedom, all at the location where this funeral took place in 1776!

New England Cider & Strings Festival
2026-06-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-20 14:00 - 2026-06-22 19:00 | Red Apple Farm, Highland Avenue 455, Phillipston, Massachusetts, 01331, 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 tradition.
Visitors can explore blacksmithing, timber framing, oxen demonstrations, and historical presentations while enjoying food, music, and hard cider tastings throughout the day. The festival offers a hands-on look at early New England skills and storytelling in a welcoming orchard setting.
Join us June 20 and 21, 2026, from 11AM to 6PM for a memorable weekend celebrating Massachusetts history, agriculture, and local craftsmanship. Free on-site parking available, with premium parking upgrades offered.

Battle of Gloucester Reenactment Events
2026-06-20 09:00 - 17:00 | Stage Fort Park, Hough Avenue 24, Gloucester, Massachusetts, 01930, 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 the Continental Navy. The American soldiers’ ability to defeat the British Navy, the most powerful of the time, as they attempted to raid the Gloucester Harbor, instilled a confidence in the Americans that sparked the eventual creation and birth of the U.S. Navy.
Battle reenactments will be held at 10 a.m. (by sea) and 2 p.m. (by land) on both Saturday and Sunday. Throughout the day, visitors can meet citizens of 1775 Gloucester, browse 18th century shops, and explore a Revolutionary War Encampment.

Legacy of Liberty: Yarmouth’s 250th Anniversary Celebration
2026-06-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Fred Thacher Playground, Old Church Street 1, Yarmouth, MA, 02675, 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, brought to life through moving ceremonies and a vibrant community fair. Our Living History Fair will feature local militia, colonial craft demonstrators, living history interpreters, and an Ancient Cemetery tour. This event is free and open to all. For more information visit bit.ly/yarmouth250

America at 250 Open House at the MFA
2026-06-20 10:00 - 17:00 | Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, 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 US and bring together works from across the Americas—integrating Native and non-native, North, South, and Central American, and Caribbean art—to consider how artists have contributed to, or in some cases resisted, ideas of nationhood and identity.
Engage with the galleries and their themes of resistance, liberty, and revolution through art making, performances, talks, and more. Activities are for visitors of all ages and abilities unless otherwise noted.
Free Juneteenth Admission for MA Residents
Can’t wait to explore the new 18th-century art of the Americas galleries? Join us on Friday, June 19, to get an early look at these spaces while participating in art-making activities, catching talks, and more in honor of Juneteenth.

America 250: Women of ’76: True Stories of Revolutionary-Era Women
2026-06-20 12:00 - 13:30 | Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library, 17 Constitution Way, Rochester, MA, 02770, 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 the course of the American Revolution.
This program is presented in partnership with the Rochester Historical Society and is supported by a grant from the Rochester Cultural Council, a local agency that is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

Keynote at the Adams Theater: Stacy Schiff
2026-06-20 16:00 - 17:00 | The Adams Theater, Adams, MA, Park Street 27, Adams, MA, 01220, 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 into the final years of Benjamin Franklin.
This homecoming event offers a rare opportunity to engage with one of the preeminent writers of our time in an intimate setting. The program includes live readings, a direct audience Q&A, and a post-event book signing, celebrating the enduring power of perspective and historical storytelling in the heart of the Berkshires.

From Plimoth to Yorktown: A Concert of Early American Music
2026-06-20 16:00 - 17:00 | American Ancestors, Newbury Street 97, Boston, MA, 02116, 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, and even some of George Washington’s favorite dance tunes. The program includes works by Thomas Arne and William Billings, selections from the Ainsworth Psalter and the Bay Psalm Book, and a pleasing variety of dance tunes from eighteenth-century American manuscripts.
Featuring:
Julia Soojin Cavallaro – Mezzo-soprano, percussion
Karen Burciaga – Violin, guitar, alto
Dan Meyers, recorders – Flute, percussion, baritone
Josh Schreiber – Viol, cello, bass
Matthew Wright – Lute, guitar, tenor
