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Congregationalists and the American Revolution: A Virtual Collections Tour

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Congregational churches could be found in nearly every town across New England in the 1770s. The stories of Patriot ministers who inspired their congregations to Revolution have long been told. Increasingly we are learning more about the experience of the people sitting in the pews and how being part of a Congregational church community shaped […]

Timeline to Independence – Marlborough, MA Rotating Exhibit

Marlborough Public Library 35 W Main St., Marlborough, MA, United States

The Marlborough Revolution 250 Committee is hosting a three-part exhibit showcasing our nation's beginnings through the display of rare artifacts from private collections. Exhibit 1: Religion & Culture (1624 - 1651) & Early Seeds of Discontent (1651 - 1750) January 30, 2025: 10am - 7pm January 31, 2025: 10am - 4pm February 1, 2025: 10am […]

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Masters of Miniature Ship Model Show

USS Constitution Museum A Celebration of Ship Modeling and 250 Years of Naval Heritage. Presented by the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild, Masters of Miniature showcases the intricate and spectacular handcrafted Ship models from modelers across New England. From ninth-century ships to pleasure craft of today and everything in between, the show includes exquisite, handcrafted […]

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“Spies Among Us” year long exhibit opening on February 6th 2025

Golden Ball Tavern Museum Boston Post Road 662, Weston, Massachusetts, United States

"Spies Among Us" will open on Thursday, February 6th at 10 a.m. during the museum’s first Thursday opening hours. We will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 6th and will be open every Thursday going forward from 10-4. We will also showcase the exhibit during our February Second Sunday Open House […]

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“Spies Among Us” year long exhibit opening on February 6th 2025

Golden Ball Tavern Museum Boston Post Road 662, Weston, Massachusetts, United States

"Spies Among Us" will open on Thursday, February 6th at 10 a.m. during the museum’s first Thursday opening hours. We will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 6th and will be open every Thursday going forward from 10-4. We will also showcase the exhibit during our February Second Sunday Open House […]

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“Spies Among Us” year long exhibit opening on February 6th 2025

Golden Ball Tavern Museum Boston Post Road 662, Weston, Massachusetts, United States

"Spies Among Us" will open on Thursday, February 6th at 10 a.m. during the museum’s first Thursday opening hours. We will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 6th and will be open every Thursday going forward from 10-4. We will also showcase the exhibit during our February Second Sunday Open House […]

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Presidents’ Day Festival

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum Boston, Massachusetts, United States

In celebration of Presidents’ Day, historic guests, creative activities, live musical performances as well as Museum tours will bring the JFK Library to life in new ways for all ages. Enjoy performances of campaign songs and maker activities to highlight President Kennedy’s time in the White House, with additional elements focusing on democratic values and […]

Hands-on Tours of the Paul Revere House

Paul Revere House 19 North Square, Boston, United States

Designed to bring our oldest historic house to life by offering opportunities to engage with reproduction objects in each room and to consider 17th and 18th century life from a kids-eye-view, the approximately 30-minute tour is aimed at families. Tours at 10:30, 11:30, & 2:30 are included in the price of admission.

$1.00 – $62

Leslie’s Retreat: Salem on the Brink of Revolution Exhibit Opening Reception and Lecture

Salem Armory Visitor Center New Liberty Street 2, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Before Lexington and Concord, there was “Leslie’s Retreat” – a confrontation between Salem residents and British soldiers in February 1775. Essex Heritage and its partners are inviting the public and media members to learn about this historic event, which is part of ongoing efforts to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. On February […]

Fashion in the Season of Revolution: A Panel Discussion and a Revolutionary Reenactor Promenade

Peabody Essex Museum Essex Street 161, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) invites you to step back in time with Fashion in the Season of Revolution, a dynamic exploration of the intersection between style, society, and conflict in the Revolutionary era. This engaging program, presented in cooperation with Leslie’s Retreat 250, offers a unique blend of scholarship, storytelling, and immersive experience, combining […]

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Timeline to Independence – Marlborough, MA Rotating Exhibit

Marlborough Public Library 35 W Main St., Marlborough, MA, United States

The Marlborough Revolution 250 Committee is hosting a three-part exhibit showcasing our nation's beginnings through the display of rare artifacts from private collections. Exhibit 1: Religion & Culture (1624 - 1651) & Early Seeds of Discontent (1651 - 1750) January 30, 2025: 10 AM - 7 PM January 31, 2025: 10 AM - 4 PM […]

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American Revolution 1764 to 1774: Building Resentment

Marlborough Public Library 35 W Main St., Marlborough, MA, United States

The American Revolution began in New England. 250 years ago, the people who settled in what is now Massachusetts resisted attempts to deny them their rights as British citizens. What happened as a result of this struggle changed the world. As part of Marlborough Revolution 250, come learn about the events that led to the […]

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Concord250 Exhibit: Ways of My Ancestors – Imagery: Lighting the Path to Awareness

umbrella arts center Stow Street, Concord, Massachusetts, United States

“Ways of My Ancestors – Imagery: Lighting the Path to Awareness” features photographic work by Scott Strong Hawk Foster that celebrates the rich, diverse, and resilient cultures of the Native Peoples of the Northeastern Woodlands of North America. FEBRUARY 28- MARCH 23 Foster is a Native American photographer and an enrolled member of Hassanamisco Nipmuc […]

Timeline to Independence – Marlborough, MA Rotating Exhibit

Marlborough Public Library 35 W Main St., Marlborough, MA, United States

The Marlborough Revolution 250 Committee is hosting a three-part exhibit showcasing our nation's beginnings through the display of rare artifacts from private collections. Exhibit 1: Religion & Culture (1624 - 1651) & Early Seeds of Discontent (1651 - 1750) January 30, 2025: 10 AM - 7 PM January 31, 2025: 10 AM - 4 PM […]

Free

Timeline to Independence – Marlborough, MA Rotating Exhibit

Marlborough Public Library 35 W Main St., Marlborough, MA, United States

The Marlborough Revolution 250 Committee is hosting a three-part exhibit showcasing our nation's beginnings through the display of rare artifacts from private collections. Exhibit 1: Religion & Culture (1624 - 1651) & Early Seeds of Discontent (1651 - 1750) January 30, 2025: 10 AM - 7 PM January 31, 2025: 10 AM - 4 PM […]

Free

“Spies Among Us” year long exhibit opening on February 6th 2025

Golden Ball Tavern Museum Boston Post Road 662, Weston, Massachusetts, United States

"Spies Among Us" will open on Thursday, February 6th at 10 a.m. during the museum’s first Thursday opening hours. We will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 6th and will be open every Thursday going forward from 10-4. We will also showcase the exhibit during our February Second Sunday Open House […]

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Concord250: QUILTS 250 Stitching in the Spirit of Democracy

Concord Academy Main Street 166, Concord, Massachusetts, United States

Showcasing the creative energy of quilters near and far, Quilts 250 will display as many as 250 quilts that visually express through fabric and thread themes related to our country’s founding and evolution and the dynamic range of quilting arts in the last 250 years. The show is sponsored by the Concord 250 Celebrations Committee […]

“Spies Among Us:” Intelligence gathering by the British Army and Provincial Congress

Wright Tavern in Concord Center Lexington Road 2, Concord, Massachusetts, United States

Throughout February and March of 1775, the people of Massachusetts were preparing for war. The Provincial Congress organized a network of intelligence to monitor the British Army and the military supplies throughout the province. Aware of the rebel operations, the British Army conducted military intelligence missions into the Massachusetts countryside. These efforts would see moments […]

Event Series The American Revolution Experience

The American Revolution Experience

140 Lincoln St Worcester Ma Lincoln Street 140, Worcester, MA, United States

The American Battlefield Trust and the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution present this interesting and interactive exhibition that highlights the people and places that helped to form a new nation. This free event is being shown at "The Oaks" 140 Lincoln Street in Worcester MA, the home of the Colonel Timothy […]

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Timeline to Independence – Marlborough, MA Rotating Exhibit

Marlborough Public Library 35 W Main St., Marlborough, MA, United States

The Marlborough Revolution 250 Committee is hosting a three-part exhibit showcasing our nation's beginnings through the display of rare artifacts from private collections. Exhibit 1: Religion & Culture (1624 - 1651) & Early Seeds of Discontent (1651 - 1750) January 30, 2025: 10 AM - 7 PM January 31, 2025: 10 AM - 4 PM […]

Free

1775: Rebels, Rights & Revolution Opening Reception

Massachusetts Historical Society Boylston Street 1154, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Be among the first to explore this exhibition, which charts major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution. The stories behind Paul Revere’s ride, the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the Battle of Bunker Hill, and more are illustrated through rare letters, diary accounts, and artifacts from the MHS collection. Plus, enjoy […]

Concord Museum: “Whose Revolution” Special Exhibition Opening Day

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

Whose Revolution: Special Exhibition Opening Day March 28, 2025 The first of three 250th special exhibitions at the Concord Museum, Whose Revolution will highlight the competing and contradictory meanings of revolution during the period leading up to the war. Through maps, documents, furniture, and other objects, this exhibition will explore the gradual shifts that led […]

Timeline to Independence – Marlborough, MA Rotating Exhibit

Marlborough Public Library 35 W Main St., Marlborough, MA, United States

The Marlborough Revolution 250 Committee is hosting a three-part exhibit showcasing our nation's beginnings through the display of rare artifacts from private collections. Exhibit 1: Religion & Culture (1624 - 1651) & Early Seeds of Discontent (1651 - 1750) January 30, 2025: 10 AM - 7 PM January 31, 2025: 10 AM - 4 PM […]

Free

Open House and Reception for the 250th Student Art Show

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

High school students from across the Commonwealth are creating artwork inspired by the “one if by land, two if by sea” lantern at the Concord Museum as a symbol of the American Revolution and our nation’s continuing aspiration towards liberty and justice for all. All are welcome to a community open house to see the […]

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Timeline to Independence – Marlborough, MA Rotating Exhibit

Marlborough Public Library 35 W Main St., Marlborough, MA, United States

The Marlborough Revolution 250 Committee is hosting a three-part exhibit showcasing our nation's beginnings through the display of rare artifacts from private collections. Exhibit 1: Religion & Culture (1624 - 1651) & Early Seeds of Discontent (1651 - 1750) January 30, 2025: 10 AM - 7 PM January 31, 2025: 10 AM - 4 PM […]

Free

Timeline to Independence – Marlborough, MA Rotating Exhibit

Marlborough Public Library 35 W Main St., Marlborough, MA, United States

The Marlborough Revolution 250 Committee is hosting a three-part exhibit showcasing our nation's beginnings through the display of rare artifacts from private collections. Exhibit 1: Religion & Culture (1624 - 1651) & Early Seeds of Discontent (1651 - 1750) January 30, 2025: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. January 31, 2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. […]

Free

Concord250 Exhibit: “Liberation Textiles: Our Social Fabric” Opens at Concord Art

Concord Art 37 Lexington Road, Concord, United States

Exhibition: Liberation Textiles: Our Social Fabric, April 3 - May 11 in the Main Gallery, curated by Elizabeth Thach and Camilø Álvårez Curators Tour Thursday April 3 at 5 PM (opening reception starts at 5:30 PM that evening) Artist Demo: A Sense of Touch – Tapestry Weaving with Sam Fields Wednesday, April 16th, 10:30 AM […]

“Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts” Exhibition Opening Reception

Congregational Library & Archives Beacon Street 14, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Make plans to join us at 14 Beacon to celebrate the opening of our new in-person exhibition, "Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts." The evening will feature an opportunity to visit the exhibition and curator’s comments from New England’s Hidden Histories Project Director and "Sacred Rebellion" curator, Dr. Tricia Peone. By the time the American […]

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Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts

Congregational Library & Archives Beacon Street 14, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

The Congregational Library & Archives presents a new in-person exhibition, "Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts." The exhibition highlights the stories of Massachusetts Congregationalists drawn from the CLA’s important collections. By the time the war began, many Congregationalists had embraced a theological justification for war and revolution. They believed that God favored them and that […]

Free

1775: A Society on the Brink of War and Revolution

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

What challenges did New England society face in 1775, and how did they impact the outbreak of fighting in Concord and Lexington? The Concord Museum, the David Center for the American Revolution at the American Philosophical Society, and the Massachusetts Historical Society invite you to a conference on April 10-11, 2025 on the theme “1775”. […]

$20

Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts

Congregational Library & Archives Beacon Street 14, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

The Congregational Library & Archives presents a new in-person exhibition, "Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts." The exhibition highlights the stories of Massachusetts Congregationalists drawn from the CLA’s important collections. By the time the war began, many Congregationalists had embraced a theological justification for war and revolution. They believed that God favored them and that […]

Free

“Bedford Answers the Call” Exhibit Grand Opening

Bedford Historical Society South Road 16, Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

Join us for the grand opening of “Bedford Answers the Call” at our Open House on April 12th from 8 – 10:15 a.m. and immediately following the Pole Capping Day parade and ceremony. In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the first day of the American Revolutionary War on April 19, 1775, we’ve created a […]

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Open House at Meriam’s Corner (Minute Man NHP)

Minute Man National Historical Park 74 Liberty Street, Concord, MA, United States

Visit the Nathan Meriam witness house and talk with costumed park staff about the Meriam family and the importance of the crossroad near their home on April 19, 1775. In the early afternoon of that fateful day, Militia soldiers arriving from Reading, Chelmsford, and Billerica attacked retreating British soldiers near this home. From Meriam’s Corner […]

Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts

Congregational Library & Archives Beacon Street 14, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

The Congregational Library & Archives presents a new in-person exhibition, "Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts." The exhibition highlights the stories of Massachusetts Congregationalists drawn from the CLA’s important collections. By the time the war began, many Congregationalists had embraced a theological justification for war and revolution. They believed that God favored them and that […]

Free

Start the Press! Celebrating the Newspaper That Sparked a Revolution

American Antiquarian Society 185 Salisbury Street, Worcester, United States

Join the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) for a free community open house commemorating 250 years since Boston printer and patriot Isaiah Thomas brought his printing press and newspaper, The Massachusetts Spy, to Worcester--a move that helped shape the American Revolution. Thomas's original eighteenth-century press, which he named "no. 1," is housed at AAS, the national […]

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Prescott’s Ride & The Lincoln Alarm (Minute Man NHP)

Hartwell Tavern 35 Virginia Road, Lincoln, MA, United States +1 more

“LISTEN my children, and you shall hear. Of the midnight ride of…” Samuel Prescott? On the evening of April 12, 2025 join National Park Rangers as we commemorate and explore the true story of the famous midnight ride 250 years ago. On April 19th 1775 a midnight alarm spread across Massachusetts about the impending march […]

“Spies Among Us” year long exhibit opening on February 6th 2025

Golden Ball Tavern Museum Boston Post Road 662, Weston, Massachusetts, United States

"Spies Among Us" will open on Thursday, February 6th at 10 a.m. during the museum’s first Thursday opening hours. We will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 6th and will be open every Thursday going forward from 10-4. We will also showcase the exhibit during our February Second Sunday Open House […]

Free

Barrett Farm Open House & Programs (Minute Man NHP)

Minute Man National Historical Park 74 Liberty Street, Concord, MA, United States +1 more

On April 19th, 1775 a contingent of about 120, British Soldiers marched over the North Bridge to Barrett’s farm in search of military arms and supplies. During this open house program explore the interior of this 319 year old home, talk with park staff about military preparations in 1775, and learn the story of Rebeckah […]

Opening of “Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington”

Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA, United States

This special event will open the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library's newest gallery exhibition, “Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington." This exhibition explores how ordinary Lexingtonians protested for their rights and helped fuel the movement for American independence, as well as how the choices made at Lexington in 1775 became an important […]

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50th Anniversary Celebration and Rededication

Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA, United States

The Museum of Our National Heritage opened on April 20, 1975. The museum, now known as the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, was a Bicentennial gift to the nation from the Scottish Rite Freemasons of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. Join us on Sunday, April 13, 2025, to kick off the museum's 50th anniversary celebration! […]

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Historical Talks Illuminate the Midnight Ride on the 250th Anniversary

Paul Revere House 19 North Square, Boston, United States

Join Paul Revere House staff people as they review the story of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride on the 250th anniversary of his now famous adventure. Learn new angles to the story that you may have never learned in school and discover how the humble silversmith became famous long after his death at the venerable age […]

$1.00 – $62

Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts

Congregational Library & Archives Beacon Street 14, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

The Congregational Library & Archives presents a new in-person exhibition, "Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts." The exhibition highlights the stories of Massachusetts Congregationalists drawn from the CLA’s important collections. By the time the war began, many Congregationalists had embraced a theological justification for war and revolution. They believed that God favored them and that […]

Free

Paul Revere Bids Farewell

Paul Revere House 19 North Square, Boston, United States

Encounter Paul and Rachel Revere in their home as he prepares to depart on his Midnight Ride. Tour the museum’s Visitor Center, where museum staff will share the full story of Revere’s adventures on April 18, 1775. This Open House is FREE but admissions will be limited by the space constraints of the historic home. […]

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Paying Homage to Harriet Powers: A Revolutionary Quilter

Mystic Open Studio Massachusetts Avenue 785, Arlington, MA, United States

In celebration of the American Revolution’s ideals of freedom and equality, ArtsArlington has invited the fber artists of Princeton Sankofa Stitchers Modern Quilt Guild to share their powerful quilt blocks on Patriots Day Weekend. Guild members Mada Coles Galloway, Lesyslie Rackard & Tarsha-Nicole Taylor will be at Mystic Open Studio during visiting hours to share […]

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Special Patriots’ Day Open Hours at Lexington History Museums

Lexington History Museums 13 Depot Sq, Lexington, United States

Lexington History Museums is open on a special schedule for April 19! We will be open early to accommodate visitors in town for the big reenactment, and will be closing early to coincide with the afternoon parade. Please see exact hours below.

Free

Lexington Visitors Center Extended Hours

Lexington Visitors Center 1875 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, United States

The Lexington Visitors Center is holding extended hours on Saturday April 19 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.. During this time, the Center will be open for anyone looking to purchase unique Lexington gift items, view our famed diorama depicting the Battle of Lexington, and explore history of the U.S.S Lexington.

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Concord250 Celebration

Concord Concord, MA, United States

April 19 Patriot’ Day: 6 a.m.: Dawn Salute (Muster at Buttrick Hillside at 5:45am, 6am Dawn Salute) 8:30 a.m.: Parade Begins 9:30 a.m.: North Bridge Ceremony MID-DAY: Parade Ends 1 - 7:30 p.m.: Concord250 Block Party Concord Museum: Free admission all day Minute Man National Historical Park events happening all day 7:30 - 8:45 p.m.: […]

Gallery Talk: Rebels, Rights & Revolution: Battles of Lexington and Concord

Massachusetts Historical Society Boylston Street 1154, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Join Reference Librarian Lauren Gray for a gallery talk on the exhibition "1775: Rebels, Rights & Revolution," which charts major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution. Lauren will delve into the impact of the Battles of Lexington and Concord using related exhibition items. Visitors are invited to explore the rest of […]

Free

Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts

Congregational Library & Archives Beacon Street 14, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

The Congregational Library & Archives presents a new in-person exhibition, "Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts." The exhibition highlights the stories of Massachusetts Congregationalists drawn from the CLA’s important collections. By the time the war began, many Congregationalists had embraced a theological justification for war and revolution. They believed that God favored them and that […]

Free