Two hundred years ago, on 19 April 1775, American history changed. Colonial forces faced the British army at Lexington & Concord … and won. Word spread rapidly, and two regiments […]
With his tri-cornered hat and puffy shirt, Kevin Driscoll will present the life and times of Paul Revere and help everyone celebrate the Massachusetts 250th Anniversary. Kevin Driscoll is a […]
Join Erica Lome, Curator of Collections at Historic New England for our spring Americana Lecture as she discusses “Liberty & Loyalty: Embroidered coats of arms in an age of revolution” […]
The year is 1775—tensions with the British Crown are rising, and one question is on every colonist’s mind: Would you fight for independence as a Patriot or remain loyal to […]
Join us at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the First Naval Battle of the American Revolution, fought just off our shores in 1775. This […]
Two hundred years ago, on 19 April 1775, American history changed. Colonial forces faced the British army at Lexington & Concord … and won. Word spread rapidly, and two regiments […]
Join local historian Amy Brown as she discusses what life was like and what people were doing in Lancaster in 1775 as simmering tensions between the Colonies and England evolved […]
The Massachusetts Archives and Commonwealth Museum is proud to welcome award-winning author Rick Atkinson for a conversation and signing of the second volume of his acclaimed Revolutionary War Trilogy, The […]
Join us on Saturday, May 10th at 11 AM for a special tour of The Innovation Trail, supported by the City of Cambridge and MA 250. Cambridge’s Kendall Square area […]
Join us for a historical presentation on the Battle of Chelsea Creek, presented by Robert Allison, Professor at Suffolk University, and Jeff Pearlman, at 11:30 a.m. Robert Allison is a […]
The Old Schwamb Mill is partnering with ArtsArlington to show examples of diverse public art projects to be installed around Arlington as part of the 250th commemoration of the American […]
Join us for a special viewing and discussion with Boston-based artist Sage Carbone about her Indigenous beadwork reimagining of Cyrus Dallin’s Paul Revere statue. This piece was commissioned by the […]
Part of a series highlighting pieces from our Historic Clothing Collection which is undergoing considerable conservation work this year. This discussion will explore examples of the styles and fabrics of […]
Two hundred years ago, on 19 April 1775, American history changed. Colonial forces faced the British army at Lexington & Concord … and won. Word spread rapidly, and two regiments […]
The Cape & Islands in the Revolution – Little Known Facts & Events Thursday, May 15, 2025, 4pm Museum on the Green Falmouth Historic Society The Revolutionary War was a […]
Join us for a presentation by Mimi Graney at 6:30 p.m. During the Siege of Boston, as war and hardship consumed the city, Chelsea became an unexpected refuge. This presentation […]
Dressed in the clothes of 18th-century itinerant musicians, Deirdre Sweeney and Al Petty will perform an extensive repertoire of historical dance music, as well as marches and laments, including 18th-century […]
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 […]
Curious about what Newbury(port) soldiers carried into battle? Join Joel Bohy, Revolutionary War weapons expert, for an exploration of the muskets, swords, and accouterments carried during the earliest days of […]
Uncover the story of the Battle of Chelsea Creek — the second naval engagement of the American Revolution and the first victory for the colonists — by joining us for […]
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 […]
Join us for Newburyport's Road to Revolution Part VI - Bunker Hill: Heroes and Cowards! In this closing lecture of the Newburyport's Road to Revolution series, join historian and author […]
Join us on Thursday, June 26th at 5 PM for a special post-work tour of The Innovation Trail, supported by the City of Cambridge and MA 250. Cambridge’s Kendall Square […]
America 250 Symposium: Cape & Islands in the Revolution Saturday, July 26, 2025, 1 - 5 PM Join the Falmouth Museums on the Green and the Joshua Gray–Jonathan Hatch Chapter […]
A casual discussion and 20-30 minute film. Presented by Heritage Films. Shipping and Customs House. Worldly goods and local settlements. Typically, the 2nd Monday every month, Noon – 1 p.m. […]
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