Remembrance of April 19, 1775 - A Celebration of the Acton Minutemen
2025-04-16 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Discovery Museum, Main Street 177, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Event starts at 6 PM until 8:30 PM at the Discovery Museum, Acton.
Sponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank and the Discovery Museum. A 21+ event celebrating Acton’s Minute Men. Featuring light apps and Acton 250 Committee’s Isaac Davis Brown Ale in collaboration with Dirigible Brewing Company, Littleton, MA.
6:45 Presentation 1, on Upper Floor: The Acton Minute Men Story, The Davis Minute Company on April 19, 1775
7:45 Presentation 1, on Upper Floor: Minute Men Muskets and Clothing, Boy Scout Line of March History

The American Revolution: An Evening with Ken Burns Presented by the BSO & GBH
2025-04-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Symphony Hall, Massachusetts Avenue 301, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Join Ken Burns, GBH, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra, on April 16, 2025 at 7:30pm at Symphony Hall to preview his new film, THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. The event will feature musical performances, selections from the documentary, and a behind-the-scenes conversation with Burns, his co-director Sarah Botstein, and three historians featured in the film: Vincent Brown, Philip Deloria and Maya Jasanoff. The music, curated by Grammy Award-winning violinist and producer Johnny Gandelsman, will be performed by Gandelsman and Grammy Award-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens along with other instrumentalists, drawing on the soundtrack for THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION and the historical backdrop of key moments and themes depicted in the series. The six-part, 12-hour documentary series, directed by Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, premieres on November 16, 2025 on GBH and explores the country’s founding struggle and its eight-year War for Independence. This event is currently SOLD Out.

Ken Burns | The American Revolution
2025-04-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Battin Hall, Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, 02420, United States
Filmmaker Ken Burns to Share Early Look at His New Documentary “The American Revolution” in Lexington and Concord

Filmmaker Ken Burns to Share Early Look at His New Documentary “The American Revolution” in Lexington and Concord
The Lex250 Commission and the Concord250 Executive Committee today announced that documentarian Ken Burns will visit Lexington and Concord on April 17 to discuss his new film, “The American Revolution,” timed to the start of the War of Independence on April 19, 1775.
Burns, who will be joined by co-directors Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, along with historian Rick Atkinson, author of “The British Are Coming,” will participate in two events with panel discussions that day: one from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at Cary Memorial Hall in Lexington and another from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Concord-Carlisle High School in Concord.
To find out more, visit Lex250.org.

♫♬ Paul Revere & Friends™
2025-04-17 13:00 - 14:00 | 509 Great Road, Stow, MA 01775, Great Road 509, Stow, MA, 01775, United States
Paul Revere is coming to the Stow Recreation Center… no, not really. Kevin Driscoll and his ventriloquist puppets become ♫♬ Paul Revere & Friends™ for the 1:00 PM 4/17/25 family friendly FUN at the Stow Recreation Center.

♫♬ Paul Revere & Friends™
2025-04-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Stow Council On Aging, Great Road 509, Stow, MA, 01775, United States
Musical Ventriloquist Kevin Driscoll (aka Paul Revere) is a Massachusetts Certified Teacher with decades of teaching experience. The Paul Revere & Friends™ INTERACTIVE performance is in full compliance with the goals of the Massachusetts History and Social Science Curriculum Framework [3.T6]. The INTERACTIVE learning experience includes “the beginning of the Revolution at Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts (April 1775) … and the roles of Revolutionary leaders such as Paul Revere…”

Patriots' Day Community Sing-along and Flash Mob Performances
2025-04-17 17:30 - 18:10 | Depot Square, Depot Square, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Come join this fun Lex250 community sing-along of our very own Lexington Patriots’ Day song, to the tune of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy! Musicians from our Lexington High School orchestra, band, and choir, together with elementary and middle school musicians will lead the crowd sing-along outside Cary Hall, at 6pm. Come earlier to watch flash mob performances from 5:30 p.m.

Reading Frederick Douglass Together at the Norton Public Library
2025-04-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Norton Public Library, East Main Street 68, Norton, Massachusetts, 02766, United States
Frederick Douglass – who was born into slavery in Maryland’s tobacco fields and liberated himself at the age of 20 – was a legendary Massachusetts resident. We’re celebrating the famous abolitionist and stirring orator who drew crowds of thousands of listeners worldwide. JOIN US as we take turns reading aloud his blistering 1852 speech to the Rochester Ladies Anti-Slavery Society: “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July.”
Still bearing the physical scars of bondage – Douglass’s existence and his first-person account of the daily cruelty and violence perpetrated by enslavers who were also Christian men and upstanding citizens made it impossible for many to continue to turn a blind eye to slavery’s horrors.
The Anti-Slavery Society at the Corinthian Hall invited him to give a feel-good speech about progress and Douglass instead delivered a uniquely American call to justice, entrusting them with the unsparing truth he spent his lifetime overcoming and studying slavery was an abomination and all people had a moral call to join in ending it.
Douglass’s clarity and bravery ring through the years, echoing in this speech, that begins with admitting he was never so nervous to give a speech as he was on that day – which is surprising as Douglass had already both named the plantation he was enslaved on and the man who enslaved him, even though these admissions further endangered his physical safety and hard-won freedom.
The life and works of Frederick Douglass continues to shape our understanding of America. Douglass forces us to reckon with the legacy of slavery and the promises of democracy. To quote Douglass: “We have to do with the past only as we can make it useful to the future.”
Presented by the Norton Cultural Council and Mass Humanities, join us at the Norton Public Library Thursday, April 17th at 5:30 PM to raise our voices and read this amazing piece of history. Questions, email nortonmacc@gmail.com or sign up to be a reader.

Governor Bellingham Cary House Museum Open House and Historical Talk
2025-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Governor Bellingham-Cary House Museum, 34 Parker St, Chelsea, MA, 02150, United States
Chelsea artist Max Pro explores personal and cultural ties between Chelsea and the Caribbean in a compelling presentation on the history of Cuba. The Cary family, whose historic home serves as the backdrop for this event, lived in Chelsea while also overseeing plantations in Grenada and other Caribbean islands. Their story is intertwined with the contradictions of colonial trade and enslavement within the aspirations for freedom and prosperity that shaped the American dream. This talk highlights contemporary immigrant experiences between these two regions.
About Max Pro
Max Corona, also known as Max Pro, was born and raised in Chelsea, where his family has deep roots, with his grandparents having migrated from Cuba. Max’s artistic journey began at the age of four when he first watched his mother draw a flower. From there, his art continued to grow, and his creative journey expanded. An avid member of Chelsea’s community, Max has contributed several public art pieces around the city. After spending 15 years in the healthcare industry, he discovered peace, solitude, and therapy through his art.
Max’s artwork incorporates a wide range of materials, including recycled items, and is inspired by colors that evoke memories of nature, aiming to spark meaningful conversations. His love for comic books and time travel has greatly influenced his creativity.
About the House
This building and the acreage surrounding the Governor Bellingham Cary House have been witness to over 350 years of American history. From the beginning of European settlement in the early 17th century, when it was a bountiful place full of natural resources to the 21st century, bustling city that now exists, it has evolved and survived.
The Cary family and their extended household lived here from the 1760s until the beginning of the 20th century. Their home, known lovingly as “the Retreat”, was a bucolic oasis remembered fondly by both family and friends alike. At the start of America’s War of Independence, and most notably during the Siege of Boston from April 19, 1775, to March 17, 1776, the property was used by the newly formed Continental Army as they assisted refugees escaping Boston via the Winnisimmet Ferry, engaged in surveillance of British ships, and defended Chelsea during a pivotal moment in the Revolution.

Eve of the American Revolution, April 1775: What were they thinking?
2025-04-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Goodnow Library, Concord Road 21, Sudbury, Massachusetts, 01776, United States
Continuing our celebration of Patriot’s Week, join Goodnow Library and Sudbury250 for an in-person event, interactive event as we dive into what the last few hours would have looked like before America changed forever.
Pete Abair, local author of the historical fiction, Each Hath a Hand: A Rebellion at Dawn, 1775, will discuss the varying perceptions and motivations of key participants in the Battles of Lexington and Concord, 250 years ago. As they slept the night before, few in Massachusetts would have imagined the outbreak of war the next day. For the British Regulars who marched out from Boston to the town militiamen who gathered on Lexington Green and at the North Bridge in Concord, there was nothing certain about the day ahead of them. It is a story of sympathetic characters on both sides and a tumultuous beginning for a new nation’s rise.

Awards Ceremony (VO250)
2025-04-17 18:30 - 22:00 | Battin Hall, Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, 02420, United States
Awards Ceremony and Kickoff for VO250 Program.
Awards Ceremony in place of the usual Saturday morning, typically held on the Battle Green.

Concord250: One-Day Choir with Kenter Davies at the Armory
2025-04-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Concord Armory, Everett Street 91, Concord, Massachusetts, 01742, United States
Join friends and neighbors in this one of a kind collective choral event! Led and arranged by beloved NYC music leader Kenter Davies (who grew up in Sudbury!), we’ll explore harmony, free our voices, and build community through the song “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong. There’s no auditions, no experience necessary, and no seeking of perfection, We’ll just be making music for music-making’s sake!
A timeless classic about the beauty of the natural world and the kindness we can afford one another as humans, “What a Wonderful World” feels more important than ever to sing. We’ll explore a choral arrangement of the tune featuring lush, jazzy harmonies.
During our time together we will:
○ Play singing games to activate our voices, bodies, and connection to one another
○ Work through the song section by section, infusing some musicality as we go
○ Discuss the lyrics of the song and what meaning we can find in it
○ Sing through the song a bunch and explore the different journeys it may take us on!
A week prior to the event, you’ll receive the sheet music and vocal demos arrangement of the song to use as a resource. You don’t have to be able to read sheet music, you can absolutely learn by ear! We encourage folks to arrive familiar with the arrangement, but there’s no pressure to learn everything in advance. We’ll fill in the gaps for one another as we explore and play along the way!
Wright Tavern Sing is a program sponsored by the Wright Tavern Legacy Trust. We bring communal music events to Concord that are accessible, joyful, and bring a sense of belonging and connection to the greater village. For more information, go to www.wrighttavern.org/sing.
Kenter Davies is a vocal arranger, music educator, and choral facilitator based in Brooklyn, New York. He dedicates his work to creating spaces where people can engage with music free from the pressure of perfection, but full of complexity and joy. He highlights the journey over the destination and firmly believes in making music for music-making’s sake.
Kenter facilitates One Day Choirs and other music events with the NYC-based creative community, Gaia Music Collective. He has led One-Day Choirs all across the country, celebrating the magic that diversity brings to group song.
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Patriot Vigil (Minute Man NHP)
2025-04-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Minute Man National Historical Park, 74 Liberty Street, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
As darkness descends upon the North Bridge battlefield we invite you to come and reflect on the events of April 19, 1775 and the meaning of liberty. The evening ceremony will feature a lantern-light procession, poetry, music, and a recitation of the names of the soldiers who gave their lives on that “ever-memorable” 19th of April.
Ceremony 7:45 pm – 8:30 pm
Luminaria 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm
The path from the North Bridge Visitor Center to the North Bridge will be lighted with 122 luminaries to honor those who lost their lives in the battle.
Lantern light procession* starts at North Bridge Visitor Center, 174 Liberty St, Concord, MA
*To participate in the lantern-light procession, please provide your own REAL candle lantern. The procession will begin at North Bridge Visitor Center, 174 Liberty Street, Concord Ma. From there we will march down the quarter-mile path to the North Bridge where the ceremony will take place. Participants are welcome to wear 18th century clothing if they choose, but please do not bring muskets.
Parking:
North Bridge Visitor Center: 174 Liberty Street, Concord, MA
North Bridge Parking Lot: 280 Monument Street, Concord, MA
This event is co-sponsored by Friends of Minute Man National Park

Historical Talks Illuminate the Midnight Ride on the 250th Anniversary
2025-04-18 | Paul Revere House, 19 North Square, Boston, 02113, United States
Join Paul Revere House staff people as they review the story of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride on the 250th anniversary of his now famous adventure. Learn new angles to the story that you may have never learned in school and discover how the humble silversmith became famous long after his death at the venerable age of 83, thanks to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow! Talks will repeat throughout the day and are included in the price of admission.

Isaac Davis Trail March - Acton Minutemen commemorate the march to Concord
2025-04-18 06:30 - 10:30 | Old North Bridge, Old North Bridge, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Annual Isaac Davis March on Friday April 18, 2025, at 6:30 am, to commemorate the 250’th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. Walk with us from the Isaac Davis homestead to Concord’s North Bridge. (7 miles on foot, please be prepared for any weather. We march rain or shine)
Parking for the Isaac Davis Trail March by visitors, guests and member overflow is at the Acton Boxborough High School across the street from Haartz Fabric on Hayward Rd, Acton.
Shuttles provided from Concord North Bridge to Acton until 12:30 PM.

250th Anniversary Paul Revere Midnight Ride Dinner & Candlelight Procession at The Inn at Hastings Park
2025-04-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-18 18:00 - 22:00 | The Inn at Hastings Park, The Inn at Hastings Park | Town Meeting Bistro, Lexington, 02421, United States
On the evening of April 18, 1775, Paul Revere was summoned and given the task of riding on horseback from Charlestown to Lexington, approx. 12.5 miles, to inform two leaders of the Sons of Liberty, John Hancock and Samuel Adams who were staying in Lexington, with the news that British soldiers stationed in Boston were about to march into the countryside northwest of the town. During his famous Midnight Ride, Revere alerted the countryside of the British military movements with shouts of “the Redcoats are coming!” In the early morning on April 19, 1775, Capt. John Parker led 77 local militiamen and faced arriving British troops. Someone — still unknown to this day — fired a shot, which provoked the start of the American Revolution.
To honor the 250th anniversary of this historic ride, The Inn at Hastings Park, Boston area’s only Relais & Châteaux property located in historic Lexington, MA, is offering a special four-course Colonial-themed feast created by Executive Chef Alissa Tsukakoshi paired with local area brews and spirits from 6 – 8 p.m. in a communal dining setting in Town Meeting Bistro. As a nod to Paul Revere, a portrait of him on horseback is featured over the fireplace. This dinner is for adults only, 21+ / $150/person, plus tax & gratuity.
Following the dinner at 8:15, guests gather in the foyer of the Inn to receive a candle lit lantern and are guided on a 10-minute walk to the Hancock-Clark House to watch a 30-minute dramatized and theatrical reenactment as Paul Revere (and William Dawes), fellow Sons of Liberty, rode hard from Boston arriving in Lexington just before midnight to warn Patriot leaders John Hancock and Samuel Adams, who were staying in town, of the impending British raid.

Paul Revere’s Ride Reenactment
2025-04-18 10:00 - 23:00 | Hancock-Clarke House, 36 Hancock Street, Lexington, 02420, United States
Lexington was preparing for battle long before British soldiers arrived on April 19th, 1775. The day before, Paul Revere and William Dawes, fellow Sons of Liberty, rode hard from Boston, arriving in town just before midnight. Their destination: the home of Reverend Jonas Clarke, cousin to patriot leader John Hancock. Their mission: To warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams of the impending British raid. Their arrival would start the chain of events leading to armed rebellion on Lexington Green at dawn the next day.

Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts
2025-04-18 11:00 - 16:00 | Congregational Library & Archives, Beacon Street 14, Boston, Massachusetts, 02108, United States
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.
By the time the war began, many Congregationalists had embraced a theological justification for war and revolution. They believed that God favored them and that their cause was a morally justified, sacred rebellion. Through sermons, books, poems, songs, and letters, Congregationalists shared their stories, reflected on their moral obligations to each other, and debated questions of liberty and loyalty. But consensus was elusive, and implementation proved difficult and unsatisfactory to many, especially those on the margins.
These discussions shaped the legacy of Congregationalism and the way the Revolutionary War is remembered today, 250 years later.

Midnight Ride Special Anniversary Walking Tour
2025-04-18 15:00 - 18:00 | Massachusetts
Join Hub Town Tours for a special commemoration of the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere that began on April 18, 1775. We will travel the iconic Freedom Trail through Downtown Boston and explore the gripping story of a small colonial town careening toward war with the British Empire. This historic walking tour highlights Boston’s principal role in the outbreak of the American Revolution and will conclude in time for guests to enjoy commemorative activities at historic sites including the Paul Revere House and Old North Church.

Carbo Loading Menu at il Casale Lexington before 111th Patriots' Day 5-Mile Road Race
2025-04-18 16:30 - 20:00 | il Casale Lexington, 1727 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, 02420, United States
Located in the heart of Lexington Center, il Casale Lexington will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington with a carbo-loading menu ahead of the 111th Patriots’ Day 5-mile road, revolutionary-inspired specialty cocktails, a themed live jazz brunch, and extended hours to accommodate the influx of visitors. Additional details below:
Carbo Loading Menu (Fri, April 18th from 4:30-9pm): il Casale Lexington will offer a carbo loading menu for dine-ins on April 18 ahead of 111th Patriots’ Day 5-Mile Road Race on April 19, which will feature its Tufoli al Pomodoro (tubular pasta, San Marzano tomato sugo, grana Padano, basil) at ½ off, Tagliatelle Bolognese (9 hour ragu of beef, pork, veal, chicken, mirepoix, vino Sangiovese, a little sundried tomato paste, sage), Spaghetti Ai Frutti Di Mare (shrimp, mussels, white wine saffron broth, garlic, parsley), and more.

Robbins Ride, Acton Massachusetts
2025-04-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Acton, Ma, Concord Road, Acton, MA, 01720, United States
Samuel Prescott, it is thought, arrived in Acton, after alarming and leaving Concord, where he awoke Captain Joseph Robbins, one of Acton’s militia leaders, at about 3 in the morning of the 19th. Upon hearing the news, Captain Robbins had his 13-year-old son saddle up their horse, whereupon the young boy took off with (or probably without) Prescott across town to alarm Captain Isaac Davis of the Acton Minutemen, and Francis Faulkner and Deacon Hunt, of Acton’s other militia unit.
We commemorate this heroic deed today as Robbins’ Ride, and for the purposes of safety and practicality, we combine the riders into one or two adult rider(s), but the rider still makes the rounds to all 4 stops that were alarmed on that fateful early morning in April of 1775, calling out “The Regulars are out of Boston – gather your units and head to Concord!”
We begin at 5PM FRIDAY APRIL 18:
Robbin’s House site, Concord Rd
Isaac Davis House Hayward Rd,
Faulkner House, High Street,
Liberty Tree Farm, Liberty Street.
Onlookers and public visitors are asked to detour around horse and rider with police escort and use an alternate route to the three locations after the start of the event and allow Minutemen priority in their vehicles first, from each location.

Irish Contribution to America/America 250
2025-04-18 17:00 - 21:30 | Massachusetts
Celebrate in Menotomy/Arlington where most of the battle was fought. The bloodiest, where the Irish joined the Minuteman, where canons were sunk and history has been hidden.
Celebrate with music and education at each stop Friday 4/18 in Arlington. Watch Paul Revere’s ride at 10 p.m.

Paul Revere Bids Farewell
2025-04-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Paul Revere House, 19 North Square, Boston, 02113, United States
Encounter Paul and Rachel Revere in their home as he prepares to depart on his Midnight Ride. Tour the museum’s Visitor Center, where museum staff will share the full story of Revere’s adventures on April 18, 1775.
This Open House is FREE but admissions will be limited by the space constraints of the historic home.
As the evening progresses, folks are encouraged to gather in North Square to witness Revere’s departure from his home around 8:00 PM, and then follow in his footsteps as he makes his way stealthily to the waterfront.
As the evening progresses, gather in North Square to witness Revere’s departure from his home, and follow in his footsteps as he makes his way stealthily to the waterfront.

Paul Revere's Ride to Revolution
2025-04-18 17:30 - 22:00 | Old North Church, Salem Street 193, Boston, MA, 02113, United States
On the evening of April 18, 2025, Boston will commemorate the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s legendary Midnight Ride, a pivotal moment in American history. Through immersive activities, participants can engage directly with historic and cultural sites in the North End and Charlestown to be a part of Boston’s revolutionary legacy. Follow Paul Revere’s departure from Boston as he walks, rows, and begins the ride that spurred the American Revolution. The commemoration features performance arts, storytelling, and crafts, bringing history to life against the backdrop of Boston’s iconic landscape.
The evening begins with an open house at the Paul Revere House in the North End, before Paul Revere traces his storied route from across the harbor, and through the streets of Charlestown. Spectators can follow on foot from the Paul Revere House to the US Coast Guard Station Boston in a lantern-lit “parade,” and from the USS Constitution Museum to Charlestown City Square. They can also line the Harborwalk in Langone Park in the North End, and in Charlestown to watch the row across the water, and on Main Street to witness Paul Revere’s race to alert the American Minutemen horseback.
For a full schedule of events and times of activity beginning from 5:30 pm please visit Website for the Paul Revere House and the Charlestown Preservation Society.

The Osgoods - 250 Years Ago They Started A Revolution
2025-04-18 18:00 - 20:00 | North Andover Historical Society, 800 Massachusetts Ave., North Andover, 01845, United States
Doors at 6 p.m./Presentation at 6:30 p.m.
Based on shared research about their families, cousins Rich Pitra and Kathleen Osgood will bring their ANCESTRY CLUB research to North Andover on the eve of the 250th anniversary of our town’s involvement in the early days of the American Revolution.
From the “shot heard round the world” on April 19, 1775, to September 3, 1783, with the signing of the Treaty of Paris, the Osgoods fought in The Revolution. Now, 250 years later, Katie and Rich will highlight the family who fought in the opening battles for American Independence, including the Fryes and Osgoods from Andover, the Osgoods and Prescotts from Lancaster, and the Hales from Hollis, Massachusetts. The presentation will follow their routes to Lexington and Concord and on to the Siege of Boston and the Battle of Bunker Hill.

Paying Homage to Harriet Powers: A Revolutionary Quilter
2025-04-18 18:00 - 2025-04-19 16:00 | Mystic Open Studio, Massachusetts Avenue 785, Arlington, MA, 02476, United States
In celebration of the American Revolution’s ideals of freedom and equality, ArtsArlington has invited the fber artists of Princeton Sankofa Stitchers Modern Quilt Guild to share their powerful quilt blocks on Patriots Day Weekend. Guild members Mada Coles Galloway, Lesyslie Rackard & Tarsha-Nicole Taylor will be at Mystic Open Studio during visiting hours to share their perspectives and expertise; organized by Juandamarie Gikandi.
The Princeton Sankofa Stitchers Modern Quilt Guild (PSSMQG) honors the legacy of African American quilting by celebrating Harriett Powers (1837–1910), a Black quilter and folk artist born enslaved in Madison County, Georgia. PSSMQG has faithfully recreated Powers’ “Pictorial Quilt” in a modern context, using their own vibrant fabrics and contemporary sensibilities.
Powers’ quilts are considered some of the fnest examples of African American art and have made lasting contributions to American cultural heritage. Only two of her quilts are known to survive: the “Bible Quilt” (1886), held at the Smithsonian Institution, and the “Pictorial Quilt” (1888), housed at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Mrs. Powers used appliqué, machine stitching, and hand stitching to create these quilts, which depict Bible stories, prophecies, and astronomical events.
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OPENING RECEPTION:
Thursday, April 17, 6 to 8 pm
VISITING HOURS
Friday, April 18, 2 to 5 pm
(Coincides with Stitching Bee* organized by Mystic Open Studio; * $10 participation fee for Stitching Bee)
Friday, April 18, 6 to 8 pm
(on view during Drum Circle organized by Mystic Open Studio (artists not present) FREE)
Saturday, April 19, 11am–4pm
(Coincides with tours of the historic Jason Russell House & Menotomy Beer Hall at Town Hall – FREE)
Hosted by Mystic Open Studios
785 Mass Avenue, Arlington, MA
www.mysticopenstudio.com
Exhibit free and open to all!

Burying Ground Tour 1: Old Hill and Newburyport's Road to Revolution
2025-04-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Old Hill Burying Ground, Greenleaf Street 25, Newburyport, Massachusetts, 01950, United States
Join Ghlee Woodworth and Bethany Groff Dorau for a fascinating journey through history as we explore the Old Hill Burying Ground. Discover the stories of the men and women who played a vital role in the Revolutionary War.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the past and uncover the secrets buried in this historic site.
Important: Please wear comfortable shoes and bring water. The tour involves walking on uneven terrain.
Funded, in part, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism

Revolution’s Edge: Costumed Reading of the Hit Play
2025-04-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Paul Revere Mall, Unity Street 21, Boston, Massachusetts, 02113, United States
To kick off Boston’s Patriots’ Day weekend celebrations in partnership with the City of Boston, Old North Illuminated will stage a free reading of the hit play Revolution’s Edge behind Old North Church on Paul Revere Mall. Mayor Michelle Wu and other local officials will attend the play and give remarks to commemorate this historic anniversary. Written by Patrick Gabridge and produced by Plays in Place, Revolution’s Edge is a gripping 45-minute historical drama that ran at Old North Church in the summers of 2023 and 2024. Guests will be greeted with live music before brief speaking remarks welcome the crowd and introduce the 45-minute costumed read of the play. Old North’s lanterns will light up soon after the play’s conclusion, at the beginning of the reenactment of Revere’s row across the Charles River.

Shadows of 1775
2025-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Centre Cong. Church Chapel & Meeting House on Common, Lynnfield, MA, 01940, United States
An original play telling the story of Lynnfield on April 18-19 through the voices of the Lynnfield Militia members. their families, and other townspeople.
It will be led by a narrator who calls on various characters sitting in the audience. Characters, (who are real people from 1775 Lynnfield) tell their individual stories, which, in turn, tells the whole story. Actual words are used whenever possible.
The play takes place at the Centre Congregational Church Chapel on Summer Street, and refreshments will be across the street in the 1714 Meeting House on the Common.
The event is free and open to the public.

Event Website: https://www.lynnfieldhistoricalsociety.org/lhs–revolution-250.html

250th Anniversary Lantern Service Featuring Heather Cox Richardson
2025-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Old North Church, Salem Street 193, Boston, MA, 02113, United States
The Old North Church is offering a traditional Lantern Service on Friday, April 18, 2025 at 7:00pm in honor of the 250th anniversary of the “two if by sea” signal from the church’s steeple on the eve of the American Revolution. Dr. Heather Cox Richardson, acclaimed author and professor of history at Boston College, will deliver the keynote address. Organized by Old North’s clergy and congregation and modeled on the service offered for the 200th anniversary in 1975 with Pres. Gerald Ford, this 250th Anniversary Lantern Service recalls the lights of freedom and encourages reflection on the meaning of faith, freedom, and American democracy today. It will include inspirational music; Paul Revere’s own recollection of his historic ride and Old North’s signal lights; Heather Cox Richardson’s address; and prayers for our nation as we begin our Semiquincentennial. The service will culminate with the lighting of the church’s historic lanterns.
