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Across the State of Massachusetts, communities and institutions are celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with events, exhibits, special tours, programs, festivals, performances, and much more. Bookmark this page to join events and celebrations statewide.

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Lanterns & Luminaries with Ken Burns

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

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the “two if by sea” lantern signal, Lanterns & Luminaries 2025 will be a unique event filled with commemoration, inspiration, and celebration. Filmmaker Ken Burns will accept the Third Lantern Award, which is presented annually to an individual who embodies the values symbolized in Old North Church’s iconic […]

Concord250 Patriot’s Day Celebrations

Town of Concord, MA Liberty Street 174, Concord, Massachusetts, United States

April 19 Patriot's Day Activities for Concord250 – details to come. Current Schedule: 6:00am Dawn Salute 8:30am Parade Step Off 9:30am Old North Bridge Ceremony 11:00am Parade Ends 2:00pm Permanent Memorial Dedication 2:00 – 8:00pm Family Music Festival

Concord Museum 250th Gala

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

Save the date for the Concord Museum’s special 250th Gala. Enjoy an elegant evening of dining, history, and community as we commemorate a pivotal moment in Concord and the nation’s history.

Through the Listening Glass

Worcester Historical Museum Elm Street 30, Worcester, MA, United States

Escape with the ethereal, other-worldly sound of the Glass Armonica, an invention of Ben Franklin! The instrument is paired with flute and strings in Mozart’s famous Adagio and Rondo alongside exotic gems by Reichardt, Naumann, and early American composers Antes and Moller. American ingenuity at its finest! With Glass Armonica virtuoso Dennis James

$10 – $55

Through the Listening Glass

Old South Church Boylston Street 645, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Escape with the ethereal, other-worldly sound of the Glass Armonica, an invention of Ben Franklin! The instrument is paired with flute and strings in Mozart’s famous Adagio and Rondo alongside exotic gems by Reichardt, Naumann, and early American composers Antes and Moller. American ingenuity at its finest! With Glass Armonica virtuoso Dennis James

$10 – $55

Transformed by Revolution: Exhibition Opening

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

The second of three 250th special exhibitions at the Concord Museum, Transformed by Revolution will explore histories of community and belonging during and after the war, tracing shifting ideas about what it meant to be part of the new nation and who would be included in the story.  Featured objects and stories will explore the […]

Revolutionary Legacies: Exhibition Opening

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

The last of three 250th special exhibitions at the Concord Museum, Revolutionary Legacies will trace how Concord’s role in the Revolution has been remembered over time and how it has been taken up as a national symbol. The exhibition will explore the history of past commemorations in Concord, the creation of national myths and legends […]

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