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.
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 […]
A special exhibition of selections from the Historical Graphic Novel Quaker Whaler Traitor Spy! by Dr. Sarah Crabtree, Illustrated by Melissa Philley. William Rotch was one of the unluckiest men […]
DUXBURY, MA — The Art Complex Museum (ACM) will open Under Construction: America at 250, an outdoor juried sculpture exhibition, on Sunday, June 14, 2026 — Flag Day — as […]
Judith Kalaora, Founder of History At Play, portrays the life of Deborah Sampson. Disguised as a man, she enlisted in the 4th Massachusetts Regiment of the Continental Army. Sponsored by […]
The seminal event in American history blazes to vivid life in this most unconventional of Broadway hits. 1776 puts a human face on the pages of history as we see […]
Built in 1865, the Abigail Adams (1744-1818) Birthplace was home to this exceptional woman, wife of one President and mother of a second, for the first twenty years of her […]
Built in 1865, the Abigail Adams (1744-1818) Birthplace was home to this exceptional woman, wife of one President and mother of a second, for the first twenty years of her […]
Join us for fun day of authentic battle re-enactments and encampments in rural Dighton, MA! Witness the re-creations and lifestyles of a 18th century style encampment while touring the camps. […]
Tickets are now on sale for the Hingham Historical Society’s 100th Historic House Tour, taking place Sunday, September 27, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Discover historic Hingham, Massachusetts—just a […]
Explore objects and archival materials from Historic New England’s vast collection and participate in hands-on activities to learn about the deeply personal experiences of individuals, families, and communities caught up […]
