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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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Region: South of Boston

Witness: Hingham in the Age of Revolution

Hingham Heritage Museum Main Street 34, Hingham, MA, United States

As the Nation marks 250 years of independence, Witness: Hingham in the Age of Revolution explores how one New England town experienced the ideas, contradictions, and upheavals of the American […]

Artist Workshop – Historical Graphic Novel Edition

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitor Center William Street 33, New Bedford, MA, United States

With The New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Melissa “Sawhand” Philley, the graphic artist and illustrator of the graphic novel: Quaker, Whaler, Traitor, Spy! The Trials of William Rotch, presents […]

Free

250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball Plymouth

Hotel 1620 Water Street 180, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball in Plymouth, MA. In conjunction with a Marine cake cutting ceremony, there will be a showcasing of Plymouth's connection to the Continental and Privateer Marines […]

Quincy 400 x MA250: New England Foodways During the American Revolution

Thomas Crane Public Library Washington Street 40, Quincy, MA, United States

Step back to the eve of the American Revolution and discover the foods that sustained Massachusetts households, soldiers, and farmers. Join the 18th Century Cook, Michael Duncan Smith, for an […]

Free

Opening Reception for the Rotch 250th Exhibition & Artist’s Talk

The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum County Street 396, New Bedford, MA, United States

Join the RJD for a reception and be the first to see RJD’s newest exhibition, Unraveling the Revolutionary Journey of William Rotch Sr. The exhibition features the art of a […]

Free

America’s 250th: Unraveling the Revolutionary Journey of William Rotch Sr.

The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum County Street 396, New Bedford, MA, United States

Join us in the RJD parlors as Dr. Sarah Crabtree gives an illustrated talk addressing themes in her book: Quaker, Whaler, Traitor, Spy! The Trials of William Rotch. Sarah Crabtree […]

Free

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