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 […]
The American Revolution comes to life during this year’s Liberty Pole Day reenactment featuring Col. Bailey’s 2nd Massachusetts Regiment and the Middlesex County 4‑H Fife & Drum Corps. The program […]
Step inside historic colonial-era homes on this new tour, offered May 16th only! When it comes to colonial America, Plymouth, Massachusetts, needs no introduction. A bedrock community of the New […]
The Friends of Westport Library host two Power Point presentations exploring the development of American art from the colonial period through the early Republic. This light-hearted interactive approach encourages the […]
Step inside historic colonial-era homes on this new tour, offered May 16th only! When it comes to colonial America, Plymouth, Massachusetts, needs no introduction. A bedrock community of the New […]
Celebrate Deborah Sampson Day at the Eustis Estate with an immersive performance and exclusive after-hours access to the museum. Deborah Sampson disguised herself to enlist in the Continental Army during […]
The Friends of Westport Library host two Power Point presentations exploring the development of American art from the colonial period through the early Republic. This light-hearted interactive approach encourages the […]
This program highlights the true stories of Revolutionary-era women, including Prudence Cummings Wright, who organized and led a band of women to capture two Tory spies. Step back in time […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
