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Songs of Liberty

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

A 25-minute live performance explores how music carried revolutionary ideas through taverns, homes, and meetinghouses across New England—often faster and with greater impact than the written word. A cast of […]

Included with general daytime admission or membership.

Voices of a Revolution

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

Visitors will step into a rural Massachusetts community and meet six Revolutionary-era residents—a printer, housemaid, lawyer, shopkeeper, tavern keeper, and farmer’s wife—each navigating the growing conflict in their own way. […]

Included with general daytime admission or membership.

Gallery Talk – 1776: Declaring Independence

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

Join MHS staff for a gallery tour of the exhibition 1776: Declaring Independence. Discover how Americans drafted a path to independence through a selection of rarely seen manuscripts, artifacts, and […]

Free

Independence 250: Quincy’s Women on the Page

Adams National Historical Park: Old House at Peace field 135 Adams St, Quincy, United States

Hear from bestselling authors Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie, along with novelist Jodi Daynard, as they share their experiences bringing Quincy women, including Abigail Adams, to life through historical fiction. […]

Free

A Celebration of Freedom America’s 250th – City of Quincy

Hancock Adams Common Quincy Quincy, Massachusetts, United States

Featuring spirited live music, captivating historical presentations by Quincy’s cherished historic sites and a host of surprises yet to unfold. Presented by Mayor Tom Koch and the City of Quincy. […]

Acton’s Independent Day Celebration at NARA Park

NARA Park Ledgerock Way 25, Acton, MA, United States

Independence Day Celebration – July 2nd at NARA Park The Town of Acton is thrilled to announce the 2026 Independence Day Celebration! Admission is free and open to all. The […]

Free

Let Freedom Ring! 250th Anniversary Dinner, Concert & Fireworks

Church of the Transfiguration 5 Bay View Drive, Orleans, MA, United States

July 2, 2026, 5-10 PM 5 Bayview Drive, Orleans, MA 02653 Join us for an extraordinary evening to celebrate America 250! Appetizers begin at 5pm, followed by an elegant surf […]

$12 – $150

Ruckus! First Look:The Encore

Old South Meeting House Washington Street 310, Boston, MA, United States

Join Revolutionary Spaces on Thursday, July 2, for the Ruckus! First Look Encore. Be among the first to see Ruckus!, a bold new 25-minute immersive show at the Old South […]

Revelry on Griffin’s Wharf

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Congress Street 306, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

The Sons and Daughters of Liberty return for an evening of history, games, merriment, and all things “Boston Tea Party”! Costumed museum interpreters will engage and educate through interaction and […]

$10 – $15

Gallery Talk – 1776: Declaring Independence

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

Join MHS staff for a gallery tour of the exhibition 1776: Declaring Independence. Discover how Americans drafted a path to independence through a selection of rarely seen manuscripts, artifacts, and […]

Free

Fairhaven’s Revolutionary Fourth of July Parade & Ceremony

Fort Phoenix, Fairhaven Fort Street 3, Fairhaven, Massachusetts, United States

This isn’t just any Fourth of July—2026 marks 250 years since the American Revolution ignited… and Fairhaven is marching straight into history. Join us for a truly historic celebration as […]

Free

Independence Celebration

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

Join us in celebration of Independence Day! Experience fife and drum music, cannon demonstrations (weather permitting), performances, and a parade. Make a tri-corner hat, hear special readings of poetry and […]

Included with general daytime admission or membership.

July 4th Celebration at Old North Church

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

If you will be in the Boston area for July 4, we hope you’ll join us for our annual Independence Day celebration! Throughout the day, there will be dramatic readings […]

LIVE: July 4th Reading of the Declaration of Independence

12 Church Street, West Boylston, MA 01505 Church Street 12, West Boylston, MA, United States

The public is invited to join the Freemasons of West Boylston, MA as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, America’s 250th birthday […]

Free

Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence (Danvers)

Peabody Institute Library of Danvers, Rotary Pavilion Sylvan Street 15, Middleton, MA, United States

All are welcome to read a part in this year's Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence, the document that led to the formation of these United States. Please arrive […]

Free

United States Semiquincentennial Observance & Celebration

Thomas Smith House North West Street 251, Agawam, Massachusetts, United States

Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime event as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. • Community picnic - BYOB (Bring Your Own Basket) • Reading of the […]

Free

Community Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Amherst Town Hall 4 Boltwood Avenue, Amherst, MA, United States

The Amherst Historical Society will be presenting a communal reading of the Declaration of Independence at noon on Saturday, July 4th from the steps of the Amherst Town Hall. The […]

Declaring Independence Then & Now

Lexington Depot 13 Depot Square, Lexington, United States

This dramatic presentation, created by Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area, aims to find out how our local towns read and reacted to the Declaration of Independence. Across the colonies, and […]

Free

Boston Pops Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular

DCR Hatch Shell, Charles River Esplanade 47 David G Mugar Way, Boston, MA, United States

Celebrate July 4th with the Boston Pops and maestro Keith Lockhart and special guest stars. 2026 marks the 51st year of the Fireworks Spectacular and Lockhart’s 30th anniversary as Pops […]

Free

4th of July Firework Viewing at Battleship Cove

Battleship Cove Water Street 5, Fall River, Massachusetts, United States

See the City of Fall River, MA fireworks display in honor of the 4th of July from the deck of the USS Massachusetts (BB-59). Tickets are $15.00 per child ages […]

Event Series Patriotic Hymn Sing!

Patriotic Hymn Sing!

Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center Southern Eagle Cartway 95, Brewster, Massachusetts, United States

July 5 at 3:30 pm Performing Arts Center, Brewster, MA As we honor America's 250th Birthday, let's celebrate together in song—America the Beautiful, God of Our Fathers, Simple Gifts, and […]

FREE admission for all!
Event Series Patriotic Hymn Sing!

Patriotic Hymn Sing!

Arts Empowering Life Performing Arts Center Southern Eagle Cartway 95, Brewster, Massachusetts, United States

July 5 at 3:30 pm Performing Arts Center, Brewster, MA As we honor America's 250th Birthday, let's celebrate together in song—America the Beautiful, God of Our Fathers, Simple Gifts, and […]

FREE admission for all!

Ceremonial Reading of the Declaration of Independence

Goshen Town Hall Main Street 42, Williamsburg, Massachusetts, United States

Hear ye, Hear ye! To commemorate the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence, which took place 250 years ago in Philadelphia, the Town of Goshen, Massachusetts will join […]

Free

Community Reading of the Declaration of Independence: Hingham

Hingham Memorial Bell Tower/Old Ship Meetinghouse 90 Main St Main Street 90, Hingham, MA, United States

Sharing the Spirit of America! As the bells ring from Hingham’s Memorial Bell Tower, gather at the Old Ship Meetinghouse on July 8 – 250 years after the Declaration of […]

Andover’s Declaration of Independence Public Reading

36 Bartlet Street Andover Bartlet Street 36, Andover, Massachusetts, United States

On July 8, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was read aloud publicly for the first time. Join us in Andover on Wednesday, July 8 at 5:45 PM in The Park […]

Reading the Declaration of Independence

60 Monument Avenue Swampscott MA Elmwood Road Rotary 22, Swampscott, MA, United States

Swampscott Historical Commission will read the Declaration of Independence on Town Hall lawn on July 8 at 6:00 p.m.

Free

Nationwide Reading of the Declaration of Independence – Adams NHP

Adams Farm at Penn's Hill 141 Franklin St, Quincy, MA, United States

On July 8 at 6 p.m. ET, Americans across the globe will join for a simultaneous reading of the Declaration of Independence. From Alaska to Antarctica, we will come together […]

Free

City of Framingham Reads the Declaration of Independence

150 Concord Street, Framingham Concord Street 150, Framingham, MA, United States

City officials will read the Declaration on steps of memorial Building outside at 150 Concord Street on July 8 at 6 p.m. Reading will be elected City Councilors, School Committee […]

Free

Sharing the Spirit of America in Greenfield

Greenfield City Common Court Square 14, Greenfield, MA, United States

The City of Greenfield is proud to announce its participation in Sharing the Spirit of America, a statewide initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the first public readings of the […]

Leyden’s 250th Anniversary Celebration

Leyden Town Hall West Leyden Road 16, Leyden, Massachusetts, United States

Leyden residents, families and friends will gather at the Leyden Town Hall and participate in a multigenerational reading the Declaration of Independence. Paul Kaplan and Annie Patterson will lead the […]

Free

Semi-quincentennial Celebration and Open House at Wilder Homestead

Wilder Homestead Ashfield Road 129, Buckland, Massachusetts, United States

Take part in this once-in-a-lifetime celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence! Bring a picnic, hear the declaration as proclaimed 250 years ago. Have a cold ice cream […]