Raising of the First Flag at Prospect Hill
Prospect Hill Park 68 Munroe Street, Somerville, MA, United StatesA reeanactment of the Raising of America's First Flag
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.
A reeanactment of the Raising of America's First Flag
Commemorating a milestone of the American Revolution, January 1, 1776, when General Washington raised a new American flag over the highest point of the American fortifications surrounding the then-occupied City […]
Join us for the first talk in our "Religion of Revolution: lecture series with historian, Dr. Katherine Carté. The Revolutionary War transformed religious life in America, not just for New […]
Akhil Amar, preeminent legal scholar and author of The Words That Made Us: America’s Constitutional Conversation, 1760-1840, joins us at the Concord Museum for a timely conversation on the US […]
REV250 Lecture: Joel Bohy, Director of Historic Arms & Militaria at Bruneau and Co. presents "Hingham's Revolutionary Canteens" as part of the Hingham Historical Society 2024-2025 lecture series: Revisiting the […]
The Acton 250 Committee presents Joel Bohy, a historic arms & militaria specialist at Blackstone Valley Auctions and Estates. Joel will discuss the arms and ammunition used by both British […]
Joel Bohy will present a study of the arms and ammunition used by both British and provincial forces on April 19, 1775, as well as the battle damage that remain. […]
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 - […]
In the 18th century, newspapers and pamphlets were crucial in spreading information and stoking the fires of conflict during the revolutionary period. Although printing was primarily seen as a masculine […]
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 […]
Join us for a special ceremony commemorating Samuel Whittemore. Learn the story of Whittemore’s courageous acts on April 19, 1775 as the oldest known combatant in the entire Revolutionary War! […]
Concord Carlisle Adult Continuing Education offers online course: Concord250 Event, CCACE: “Understanding Town History for the Big 250!” with Victor Curran
"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 […]
"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 […]
Meet music history’s rebels and revolutionaries, from Monteverdi and Beethoven to our contemporaries and witness how, by breaking the rules, these composers changed the course of history. In honor of […]
Hingham Historical Society kicks off the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with Lincoln Day 2025 - a community celebration of civic engagement. Lincoln Day celebrates civic engagement and reflects […]
"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 […]
The early American colonies faced significant cash problems, and various solutions were devised to address them. Money, or the lack of it, was a persistent issue in colonial America. The […]
USS Constitution Museum Come join us during February Vacation Week as the Museum hosts its annual LEGO®️Maritime Festival!!! As we count down to the Navy’s 250th Birthday, we are introducing […]
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. […]
Hannah Mather was 13 years old when she helped her uncle, Lieutenant Governor Thomas Hutchinson, escape from the sacking of his mansion during the Stamp Act riots, and 22 when […]
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 […]
Hannah Mather was 13 years old when she helped her uncle, Lieutenant Governor Thomas Hutchinson, escape from the sacking of his mansion during the Stamp Act riots, and 22 when […]
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 […]
History Alive, Inc is pleased to present their second installation of a fashion show of ideas from history, "Fashioning for Freedom, Layers of Liberty." This special performance, in partnership with […]
Join us at 9:30am at St. Peter’s-San Pedro Episcopal Church on Saturday February 22. 2025 to learn the history behind Leslie’s Retreat, and to hear from current elected officials. On […]
Join us as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of “Leslie’s Retreat,” a pivotal moment that marked Salem’s first stand against British authority and helped spark the American Revolution. On February […]
Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in Hingham during the American Revolution? Take on the roles of real people Hinghamites and explore the Old Ordinary House […]
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 […]
Celebrate History with us! The Revolution Ball is a colonial dress/black tie evening of live music, dancing, food, and drinks. The event celebrates the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of […]
Held in Salem’s Historic Old Town Hall, step back into Salem on the eve of the American Revolution for the anniversary of Leslie’s Retreat and Revolution 250! Its autumn of […]
It’s Autumn, 1774. Massachusetts is confined, punished & neglected by the Royal Government. Tyranny sparks hopes of Revolution! When Patriots meet secretly in Salem, enslaved Africans want to take the […]
Paul Revere’s legacy has been both elevated and obscured by his now famous ride, 250 years ago on April 18, 1775. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s dramatic poem replaced what actually happened […]
The Acton 250 Committee presents Acton’s celebrated historians Anne Forbes, Bill Klauer and Bob Pion who will discuss recent learnings of Acton’s Black residents in honor African American History Month. […]
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 - […]
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 […]
This program is presented by the National Park Service and Boston Harbor Now as a part of our three-part Revolutionary Harbor lecture series. This lecture is the first of the […]
Historian J.L. Bell will tell the thrilling story of Leslie's Retreat, the first armed resistance to the British crown, and its connections to Marblehead. On Sunday, February 26, 1775, about […]
Step back in time and converse with two of the Revolution’s most influential writers: John Adams and Mercy Otis Warren! Through a combination of first-person narratives and actual primary source […]
For MA250 The Umbrella has programmed two events – a stage company production and an exhibit – to celebrate and amplify voices that have not historically been a part of […]
“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 […]
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 - […]
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 - […]
Join us for a ceremonial lighting of the Concord250 Lantern, a 10-foot-tall commemorative lantern inspired by the historic signal light of April 19, 1775 housed today in the Concord Museum. […]
Concord-Carlisle High School & Lexington High School Bands present 250th Celebration Concert; working title: Sound Revolutions Including world premieres of new works commissioned to commemorate this historic occasion CCHS Auditorium, […]
The Inn at Hastings Park, Boston area's only Relais & Châteaux property located in historic Lexington, MA is in the revolutionary spirit! To celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the […]
The Inn at Hastings Park, Boston area's only Relais & Chateaux property located in historic Lexington, MA is in the revolutionary spirit! To celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the […]
Nationally renowned sculptor Meredith Bergmann, an Acton resident, has created inspiring monuments to great Americans: FDR, Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony, Abigail Adams, and many more. Her artistic process includes […]
In October 1774, the Massachusetts Provincial Congress ordered the towns across the colony to prepare for war with England. In response, Essex County entered a wartime phase that included creating […]
"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 […]
Concord Chamber Music Society Presents: Wendy Putnam, violin & Vytas Baksys, piano March 9, 2025, 3pm, at Lexington’s Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library Tickets available to purchase beginning August […]
In January 1773, Massachusetts slaves submitted the first of four petitions that decade to the legislature of the colony requesting their release from bondage. Around the same time writers such […]
Have you tried the Acton 250 Committee’s Isaac Davis Brown Ale? If not, or if you have and just want more, join us March 13 at Dirigible Brewing Company as […]
Deborah Sampson, the first woman to enlist, fight, and be honorably discharged from the American Military, captivates audiences in an hour-long program chronicling her life. An indentured servant by age […]
The producers of From Sea to Shining Sea: Katharine Lee Bates and The Story of America the Beautiful are pleased to announce a Premiere screening of the film on March […]
The Carlisle Colonial Faire will be held at the First Religious Society's Union Hall (27 School Street) on March 15th. The event will feature a minutemen muster re-enactment on the […]
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds Historic Newton celebrates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution! Join us in exploring what life was like in 18th-century New England. Reenactors will scatter the […]
Title: Wood Type Use, History, and Identification lecture and workshop, 1 pm Event leader: James Grieshaber Cost: Free with Museum admission Date: Saturday March 15 Start time: 1 pm This […]
“A Fight for Freedom: Honoring Patriots of Color” is a two-hour live event dedicated to uncovering and honoring the often-overlooked contributions of Black and Indigenous patriots both during the American […]
Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds Attend the historic cocktail party of the year! Enjoy drinks and hors d'oeuvres, take guided tours of the exhibits, and listen to museum educators and reenactors […]
Wayland and Sudbury and the Dawn of the American Revolution Presentation by Jane Sciacca On April 19, 1775, more than 300 men from Sudbury (modern Wayland and Sudbury) marched off […]
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 […]
Set in the late 18th century, this forum presents a fictional dialogue featuring Martha Washington (portrayed by Sandy Spector), the First Lady, and Mercy Otis Warren (portrayed by Michele Gabrielson), […]
The Inn at Hastings Park, Boston area's only Relais & Châteaux property located in historic Lexington, MA is in the revolutionary spirit! To celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the […]
Join Paul Revere (as portrayed by Michael Lepage) by fireside at the Wayside Inn for a spirited review of the notoriously inaccurate Longfellow poem that immortalized his Midnight Ride. Heavy […]
Boston is occupied, Portsmouth blockaded. A wild rumor flies that Ipswich has been attacked by sea and her inhabitants killed. A British scouting party sneaks into Newburyport Harbor under the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Evacuation Day Cruise is a two-hour excursion through the Boston Harbor that tells the story of the Siege of Boston (June 1775 to March 1776). Park rangers will provide […]
Parish Hall, First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Road, Concord To mark 250 years since the start of the American Revolution, CWC member Diane Taraz traces the road to rebellion […]
Join us for a ceremonial lighting of the Concord250 Lantern, a 10-foot-tall commemorative lantern inspired by the historic signal light of April 19, 1775 housed today in the Concord Museum. […]
2025 marks the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's legendary midnight ride! Join us at The COOP for a special evening with Kostya Kennedy, author of The Ride: Paul Revere and […]
Join historian Patrick Browne as he explores the tension and resistance to British rule in Duxbury and on the South Shore of Massachusetts during the Revolutionary period. This talk will […]
The Milldames of Concord are pleased to invite you to an enlightening lecture by the renowned Concord historian Dr. Robert A. Gross. This event promises to be an exceptional opportunity […]
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 - […]
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 […]
Located within the cold waters of the Gulf of Maine, Boston Harbor hosts a rich diversity of seaweeds, including dense kelp forests and fields of calcified red algae. These seaweeds […]
The best-selling author of Black Flags, Blue Waters reclaims the daring freelance sailors who proved essential to the winning of the Revolutionary War. The heroic story of the founding of […]
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 […]
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 - […]
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 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. […]
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 - […]
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 - […]
Meet at the Concord Town House to celebrate an auspicious moment in our history: March 29th marks 145 years to the day that Louisa May Alcott, famed authoress of Little […]
The Concord Orchestra, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow, is thrilled to perform “American Heritage” concerts as part of the Concord250 celebration. Performances are on Saturday, March 29 at 8:00 p.m. and […]
March 29 - March 30 (All Day Event) Saturday March 29, 2025 8 PM (7:15 PM pre-concert conductor talk) Sunday March 30, 2025, 2:30 PM Past, Present, Encore! We are […]
The Concord Orchestra, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow, is thrilled to perform “American Heritage” concerts as part of the Concord250 celebration. Performances are on Saturday, March 29 at 8:00 p.m. and […]
Join us for a special Sunday afternoon tea party at the Museum of Old Newbury to explore a tea mystery. For generations, Newburyporters claimed to have been the first to […]
In observance of the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution, Norumbega Harmony, a vocal group specializing in early American shape-note music since 1976, will present a concert […]
Join us for the book launch of the Concord Museum’s publication Eyewitness to Revolution: The American Revolution Collection at the Concord Museum. Written by David Wood, the book tells the […]
Doors open at 6:00/Presentation Begins at 6:30 In October 1774, the Massachusetts Provincial Congress instructed towns throughout the colony to prepare for imminent conflict with England. In response, the Merrimack […]
Join us for a special USS Lexington Ceremony commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington, the historic clash that ignited the American Revolution. On the morning of April […]
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 […]
All are invited to the Battle Green on Friday evening, April 18th to honor those who perished in the Battle of Lexington 250 years ago. This brief commemoration will be […]
Join the Acton 250 Committee and the Acton Memorial Library for this 21+ after hours library event featuring the Acton 250's Isaac Davis Brown Ale from Dirigible Brewing, the Acton […]
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 […]
In October 1774, the Massachusetts Provincial Congress ordered the towns across the colony to prepare for war with England. In response, the colony entered a wartime phase that included creating […]
April 4 to May 31, 2025 Public Art: Commemorative Banners and Audio Tour Arlington Center, outside along Mass Avenue People, Plants & Revolution is the theme for a series of […]
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 […]
On view April 5 – May 23, this 13Forest Gallery exhibition spotlights three major public art projects commissioned by Arts Arlington and planned by Public Art Curator Cecily Miller to […]
Join Hub Town Tours for a special celebration of Abigail Adams's 1776 letter to John Adams, imploring the Continental Congress to include protections for women's rights as they created a […]
Tidy the Town for the 250th Join the Arlington Tourism and Economic Development Committee and the community as we prepare the Town for the Semiquincentennial. This moving battle down current […]
Huzzah! Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the "shot heard 'round the world" with a revolutionary tour. In this 55-minute guided walk, you'll see surviving homes from the 1700s and discover […]
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. […]
Huzzah! Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the "shot heard 'round the world" with a revolutionary tour. In this 55-minute guided walk, you'll see surviving homes from the 1700s and discover […]
Huzzah! Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the "shot heard 'round the world" with a revolutionary tour. In this 55-minute guided walk, you'll see surviving homes from the 1700s and discover […]
Michael D. Hattem, Historian of the American Revolution and Historical Memory, will speak about the importance of the memory of the Revolution, specifically on how events in Concord have been […]
Arlington 250 Kickoff Party at the Capitol A day of family fun, history, and entertainment in celebration of the American Revolution In honor of Arlington's rich historical significance and its […]
Groton Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary! Take a walk back in time and discover Groton’s contributions to America’s independence, the battles in Concord, MA, and Boston’s Bunker Hill. Program Schedule 1 […]
Rev250 Lecture: Dr. Danielle Allen, James Bryant Conant University Professor, Harvard University presents "The Declaration of Independence: A Guide for our Times" as part of the Hingham Historical Society 2024-2025 […]
Danielle Allen is James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard University and Director of the Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation at Harvard Kennedy School’s Ash Center for Democratic Governance and […]
Doors at 6 p.m./Presentation at 6:30 p.m. Join us as we approach the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution by learning about our local revolutionary heroes buried in North Andover's […]
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 Concord Museum, the David Center for the American Revolution at the American Philosophical Society, and the Massachusetts Historical Society will hold a conference in April 2025 on the theme […]
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 […]
What better way to honor the generation of 1775 than to enjoy the ales and ciders many of them drank to drown out the latest outrages from Great Britain? Brandeis […]
The Battles of Lexington and Concord erupted on April 19, 1775, pitting the brave Massachusetts militia against the formidable British forces. This confrontation followed the dramatic Midnight Rides and the […]
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. […]
The Concord Band will present its spirited Spring Pops! concert on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 7:00PM, at 51 Walden Performing Arts Center. The program commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Battles […]
Arlington Restaurant Week Sunday, April 12-Monday, April 21 Arlington’s diverse cuisine, representing all corners of the world, will be on display during Arlington Restaurant Week. Running from Sunday, April 12 […]
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 […]
Join us for Woburn’s Historic Battle Road Celebration! This special event will honor the courage and legacy of Woburn’s Minutemen, who played a crucial role in the Battle of Lexington […]
Join the Pioneer Valley History Network for a gathering of local history enthusiasts, including local historians, public history professionals, genealogists, preservationists, academics, and others, in one place for one day […]
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