Lost Liberties - Broken Promises
2026-06-11 10:00 - 2026-11-26 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

"Up and Down the River" Film and Forum
2026-06-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Bunker Hill Community College, 250 New Rutherford Avenue, Boston, 02129, 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 in both tribal and U.S. history. Featured in this film is the Ashbow family, including Hannah and her son Samuel Ashbow Jr. Choosing to fight alongside the American colonists, Samuel Ashbow Jr. died at the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775, becoming one of the first Indigenous soldiers to die in the American Revolution.
Following the film showing, there will be a reflective conversation between Melissa Tantaquidgeon Zobel (Mohegan, Council of Elders Vice Chair and co-writer of the film) and endawnis Spears (Diné/ Ojibwe/ Chickasaw/ Choctaw, Co-Founder, Akomawt Educational Initiative).
This program is free to the public. Registration is required.
Doors open at 5:30pm. Program begins promptly at 6 pm.

Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral
2026-06-11 19:30 - 2026-06-20 21:00, 2026-06-12 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-13 14:00 - 15:30, 2026-06-13 19:30 - 21:00 | 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!

The Aspirations of Ordinary People - Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective
2026-06-12 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-13 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.

Revolution 250 Salem Tour
2026-06-12 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-06-13 11:00 - 12:30 | Salem Historical Tours, Central Street 8, Salem, Massachusetts, 01970, 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 Gage encountered some of his biggest challenges to his authority in Salem.
We always say that without Salem, the United States may not be the same United States we know today.
Come to Salem as part of the Rev250 Celebration and learn the incredible role our patriots played in the start of our country.
https://www.salemhistoricaltours.com/revolution-250-tour

Curator Spotlight Talk: Revolutionary Legacies
2026-06-12 12:00 - 12:30 | Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA, 01742, 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.

She Was There: Day One Screening & Conversation
2026-06-13 | The West End Museum, Staniford Street 150, Boston, MA, 02114, 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 enduring impact.
Day Two: Concert
Boston Lyric Opera artists join forces with Castle of Our Skins for a powerful concert, blending opera, spirituals, and contemporary works to honor these extraordinary women. This collaboration challenges historical omissions and reimagines whose stories are centered in cultural memory.
Timed with America 250, She Was There seeks to reframe national commemorations with equity at the forefront, while also serving as a poignant companion to BLO’s Daughter of the Regiment. Through music and testimony, we ask: Who have we forgotten? And how do we carry their legacies forward?
This program is supported by partnerships with Castle of our Skins, the Museum of African American History, and the West End Museum.
Voices of Revolution
A Citywide Opera Initiative for America’s 250th
Join Boston Lyric Opera in celebrating America’s 250th anniversary through music and storytelling. Voices of Revolution invites Boston to rediscover the stories of our nation’s beginnings—lifting iconic and overlooked voices to celebrate who we were, reflect on who we are, and imagine who we can become.
This initiative is part of BLO’s 50th Anniversary season and features performances, talks, and community programs across Boston as part of the statewide MA250 commemoration.

“Patriot Pride” America 250!
2026-06-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Historic Bridge St. Cemetery, Bridge Street 156, Northampton, Massachusetts, 01060, 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 Declaration of Independence, and more.
After the presentation, walking cemetery tours with several reenactors sharing stories of a few of the honored Patriots and other notable Northampton residents connected to the Revolutionary War.
Important Details
Please be aware, there is no handicap accessible walkways or roadways in this cemetery. Parking is limited to on the street where it is allowed. There are NO public restrooms nearby.
We will have limited seating for guest speakers and for folks with limited accessibility. You are welcome to bring your own chairs to add to your enjoyment. The gravestones are fragile and need to be preserved. Please do not sit, stand, climb or lean on gravestones. Thank you.

Marblehead's Patriot Houses Tour
2026-06-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Marblehead Museum, 170 Washington Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945, 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 lives on the line to fight for independence and the establishment of the fledgling country.
During this self-guided house tour, guests may set their own pace as they visit the first floors of these storied historic homes.
This year’s homes, include:
Nathaniel Hooper House, Washington Street
Jonathan Glover’s Eagle House, Front Street
Jeremiah Lee Carriage House, Hooper Street
Benjamin Stacey House, Washington Street
Visitors also have the opportunity to explore the Museum’s iconic 1768 Jeremiah Lee Mansion.
All funds raised support Marblehead Museum’s educational programming and collections. Marblehead Museum is a private non-profit and does not receive local, state, or federal funding except through competitive grants.
Tickets: $35 Members / $40 Public (final price includes an online ticketing fee)
Get your tickets today at https://marbleheadmuseum.org/patriothousetour/ or call 781-631-1768.

47th Annual Old Newbury Garden Tour
2026-06-13 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Old Newbury, 98 High Street, Newburyport, 01950, 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 our featured gardens in particular. You’ll enjoy access to the best we have to offer, from urban pocket gardens to larger, more formal landscapes.
The 47th Old Newbury Garden Tour occurs rain or shine. It is an inspiration for those ranging from professionals seriously interested in garden design and horticulture to enthusiasts who simply love beautiful gardens.
Tickets are $25 members, $40 non-members; your ticket is good for one or both days.
Tickets can also be purchased in-person at 98 High St., Newburyport during the event.
Start at 98 High Street to pick up your garden tour guide, or use the digital guide that you’ll receive by email a week before the event!

The Spirit of Brimfield - 250 Years of Freedom
2026-06-13 10:30 - 22:00 | Brimfield Town Common and Brimfield Winery, Main Street 20, Brimfield, Massachusetts, 01010, 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 a series of cemetery tours between 10:30am-1pm where their narrative stories will be told by historians at each of their burial sites. Formal presentations and performances will begin at 2pm on the Town Common bandstand, we can expect stories of patriotism, duty, honor, and public service. The parade will begin from the public safety complex at 3pm, proceed around the Town Common, and conclude in the Brimfield Winery fields where attendees are welcome to take selfies with the parade participants. We expect the Springfield Kiltie Band, 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment, a helicopter flyover, the 215th Army Band, local high school marching band, Brimfield’s antique fire truck, and more. Everyone is welcome to enjoy live music and entertainment throughout the day at the Brimfield Winery. Around dusk the bonfire pit will be lit, while the story of Maj. Gen. Henry Knox’ amazing mission to bring cannons from Ticonderoga to Boston will be narrated. The evening concludes with a fireworks display.

Spirit of Brimfield - 250th Celebration
2026-06-13 11:00 - 21:00 | Brimfield Town Common and Brimfield Winery, Main Street 20, Brimfield, Massachusetts, 01010, 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, and music.
9:00pm Fireworks —Grand Finale!

Old Hill Burial Ground Walking Tour
2026-06-13 11:30 - 12:30 | Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA, 01742, 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 Members | $25 Non-Members. Includes same-day admission to the Concord Museum.

NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION
2026-06-13 14:00 - 14:50, 2026-06-13 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.

Revolutionary Quincy Women
2026-06-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Historic New England – Quincy House, Muirhead Street 20, Quincy, Massachusetts, 02170, 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, and daughter-in-law Abigail. The high social standing of the Quincy family and their many connections meant these women interacted with well-known figures like John and Abigail Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and the Marquis de Lafayette. Discover how this historic time affected the legacy that future generations of Quincy women would shape and protect.
Historic New England Members $15; Nonmembers $20.
Please call (617) 994-5930 for more information.
Accessibility Considerations: There are two flights on stairs on this tour.

Mohawk Trail Concerts Celebrates American Music
2026-06-13 17:00 - 18:30 | Charlemont Federated Church, Main Street 175, Charlemont, MA, 01339, United States
Founded in 1970, this chamber-music series takes advantage of the acoustically excellent sanctuary of the Charlemont Federated Church and celebrates music old and new. This year in honor of the nation’s birthday, each concert will feature at least one piece by an American composer.

Bunker Hill Community Concert and Evening Monument Climb
2026-06-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Bunker Hill Monument, Monument Square, Boston, MA, 02129, 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
2026-06-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Historic New England – Eustis Estate, 1424 Canton Avenue, Milton, 02186, 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 discussing what they wore and why it matters. The program features three presentations followed by a moderated Q&A with Nora Carleson, Historic New England’s Curator of Fashion and Decorative Arts.
-Dressing Cicero: Erica Lome, Curator of Collections, Historic New England
-Purchasing Patriotism: Kimberly Alexander, Director of Museum Studies and Senior Lecturer, University of New Hampshire
-Costuming the Revolution: Chloe Chapin, Costume Designer, Fashion Historian, and Lecturer, Harvard University.
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for refreshments. Exhibition galleries will remain open for attendees to explore after the program.
Please call (617) 994-6600 for more information.
This event also will be streamed online.
This program is generously funded by The Coby Foundation.

City of Quincy 75th Annual Flag Day
2026-06-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Pageant Field, Merrymount Parkway 1, Quincy, Massachusetts, 02170, 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
2026-06-13 19:00 - 21:30 | Phillips House, Salem, Massachusetts, Chestnut Street 34, Salem, MA, 01970, 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 a reception and sea chanties from the Salem band Crowninshield Punch.

"Different Ships, Same Boat" ... Voices of the American Experiment
2026-06-13 19:30 - 21:00 | The Adams Theater, Adams, MA, Park Street 27, Adams, MA, 01220, 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 at Angel Island to Ottoman Jewish immigrants. Performed by a world-class, multiethnic quartet, the music spans lyrical American Blues to the traditional songs of Hungary and Greece.
As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Experiment, “Different Ships, Same Boat” invites you to celebrate not only America, but Americans. This is a moving, finely crafted anthology for those craving a powerful performance that connects us to histories both familiar and far from our own.

She Was There: Day Two Concert
2026-06-14 | Museum of African American History, Joy Street 46, Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

How Early Soccer was Born and Thrived in Massachusetts
2026-06-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Franklin Historical Museum, West Central Street 80, Franklin, Massachusetts, 02038, 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 on Boston Common in 1862 as well as innumerable teams and players in Southeastern, Mass., many with international stature. This session will discuss the growth of soccer in the early part of the 20th century and the popularization of soccer in Franklin and in similar communities more recently.
The panelists start with a top-scoring FHS soccer player and long-time soccer coach, Rich Frongillo. Kristine Moore, a historian employed at the Patriot’s Hall of fame, holds a Master’s degree in Public/Applied History from Southern New Hampshire University and is an expert on the intertwined origins of US football and soccer, will also be attending as well as Dr. Kevin Tallec Marston, long-time Research Fellow & Lecturer with FIFA’s International Centre for Sport Studies (CIES) in Switzerland. He is also current president of the Society for American Soccer History (SASH).
Other experts have been invited but have not yet confirmed their attendance. The Museum opens at 1 and the program begins at 1:15 and will continue with a 15 minute break in the middle, until approximately 3:15. Informal conversations among panelists and visitors are encouraged thereafter. The museum will stay open an extra hour, until 5pm, to accommodate the event. Reserve Your Free Ticket HERE.
The Franklin Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street, Franklin, MA. The museum is located about 1/4 mile from the Dean/Franklin station on the Franklin-Foxborough commuter rail line of the MBTA. The museum is open Saturday mornings from 10AM-1PM and Sunday afternoons from 1:00PM-4:00PM,. Questions? Contact Alan Earls at 508 560 3786. Visit us online at https://www.franklinmuseum1778.org
