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We Hold These Truths: July 4th at Norman Rockwell Museum

Norman Rockwell Museum Glendale Road 9, Stockbridge, Massachusetts, United States

In collaboration with W. E. B. Du Bois Freedom Center, Norman Rockwell Museum will celebrate American independence and democracy with a special day of programming. Listen to a public recitation of the Declaration of Independence read by Berkshire County community residents and civic leaders. Reading will be introduced by Roberta McCulloch-Dews, Vice Chair, Norman Rockwell […]

Event Series The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

Old State House 206 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States

Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 […]

Event Series AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

Nobility Hill Historic District Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States

In Stoneham, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. This self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. […]

$4.49
Event Series My Dearest Friend: A Play About John and Abigail Adams

My Dearest Friend: A Play About John and Abigail Adams

Great Road Church - Acton Great Road 257, Acton, MA, United States

Free Admission! Time Travel Theatrical Presents My Dearest Friend: A Play About John and Abigail Adams written by Peter Manos Based on actual letters between President John Adams and his wife Abigail Produced/Directed by Laura J. Bilodeau Featuring: Katie Broach and Jim Hunt Carla Perrotta and Peter Cavicchio Produced by Special Arrangement with the Dramatic […]

Free
Event Series Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

How Do You See the World? experience Massachusetts Avenue 210, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Learn about the revolutionary ideas and historical legacy of Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) — one of the only women to found a worldwide religion — in a temporary exhibit this spring and summer at the Christian Science Plaza celebrating MA250: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy. This free exhibit is part of the interactive […]

Free
Event Series The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

North Andover Historical Society 800 Massachusetts Ave., North Andover, United States

The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations. Their records and artifacts, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won, hardships endured, hometown and battleground heroes, and the start of a long fight for liberty, equality […]

Free
Event Series 1776: Declaring Independence

1776: Declaring Independence

Massachusetts Historical Society Boylston Street 1154, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Featuring manuscripts, artifacts, and rarely seen treasures, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. In 1776, people grappled with ideas of liberty, loyalty, and the role of government in society. Private letters, intimate diaries, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten […]

Free
Event Series Zine Making: What Does the Declaration Mean 250 Years Later?

Zine Making: What Does the Declaration Mean 250 Years Later?

Boston Public Library: Copley Square Branch Boylston Street 700, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Through an art-making opportunity, reflect on what the document means 250 years later and how the American Revolution relates to other protest movements and revolutions that have occurred in the United States. We will have supplies available to use and staff […]

Free
Event Series The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

Old State House 206 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States

Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 […]

Event Series Patriots of Color Exhibition

Patriots of Color Exhibition

Family Heritage Experience Newbury Street 97, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Patriots of Color, a new exhibit in the Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors, sheds light on the overlooked histories of Black, Native, and multiracial men and women who fought, labored, and led in the struggle for American independence across all thirteen colonies. Through documents, personal narratives, and digital interactives, the exhibition uncovers the courage […]

$10 – $12

Virtual Artist Talk with Rixy

Virtual Program North Washington Square 19 1/2, Salem, MA, United States

Join The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy for a virtual artist talk with Rixy, the 2026 Dewey Square Muralist! Learn more about Rixy, her Dewey Square Mural, “The Midnight Ride”, and what it takes to paint large-scale walls. Rixy will share about her artistic journey, world-building through muralism, and the process behind “The Midnight Ride”. This […]

Free
Event Series AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

Nobility Hill Historic District Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States

In Stoneham, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. This self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. […]

$4.49
Event Series My Dearest Friend: A Play About John and Abigail Adams

My Dearest Friend: A Play About John and Abigail Adams

Great Road Church - Acton Great Road 257, Acton, MA, United States

Free Admission! Time Travel Theatrical Presents My Dearest Friend: A Play About John and Abigail Adams written by Peter Manos Based on actual letters between President John Adams and his wife Abigail Produced/Directed by Laura J. Bilodeau Featuring: Katie Broach and Jim Hunt Carla Perrotta and Peter Cavicchio Produced by Special Arrangement with the Dramatic […]

Free
Event Series Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

How Do You See the World? experience Massachusetts Avenue 210, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Learn about the revolutionary ideas and historical legacy of Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) — one of the only women to found a worldwide religion — in a temporary exhibit this spring and summer at the Christian Science Plaza celebrating MA250: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy. This free exhibit is part of the interactive […]

Free
Event Series The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

North Andover Historical Society 800 Massachusetts Ave., North Andover, United States

The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations. Their records and artifacts, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won, hardships endured, hometown and battleground heroes, and the start of a long fight for liberty, equality […]

Free
Event Series The Dramatic Story of an Artillery Commander at Bunker Hill 1776

The Dramatic Story of an Artillery Commander at Bunker Hill 1776

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945 Pleasant Street 235, Marblehead, Massachusetts, United States

Illustrated talk about how an artillery commander from Marblehead defied his superior officers at the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775, by leading his cannon company into the thick of the fray, rather than retreating, and dragging the only American field-piece down off the hill as the American forces retreated. That would prove […]

Free
Event Series 1776: Declaring Independence

1776: Declaring Independence

Massachusetts Historical Society Boylston Street 1154, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Featuring manuscripts, artifacts, and rarely seen treasures, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. In 1776, people grappled with ideas of liberty, loyalty, and the role of government in society. Private letters, intimate diaries, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten […]

Free
Event Series The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

Old State House 206 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States

Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 […]

Event Series Patriots of Color Exhibition

Patriots of Color Exhibition

Family Heritage Experience Newbury Street 97, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Patriots of Color, a new exhibit in the Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors, sheds light on the overlooked histories of Black, Native, and multiracial men and women who fought, labored, and led in the struggle for American independence across all thirteen colonies. Through documents, personal narratives, and digital interactives, the exhibition uncovers the courage […]

$10 – $12
Event Series AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

Nobility Hill Historic District Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States

In Stoneham, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. This self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. […]

$4.49

Battle of Bunker Hill Special Anniversary Tour

Boston Common 139 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, United States

Join Hub Town Tours as we commemorate the 251st anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill! Your historian guide will explain the military conflict between Provincial forces and the British troops under siege in Boston in 1775, placing the battle in the broader context of the beginning of the American Revolution. This 2.5-hour walking tour […]

$44.00

Bunker Hill Remembrance Ceremony

Bunker Hill Monument Monument Square, Boston, MA, United States

251st Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill and the 201st Anniversary of the Laying of the Bunker Hill Monument Cornerstone Admission is free and open to all. We welcome your presence at this solemn and historic observance. Guests are kindly encouraged to arrive early, as seating is limited. Date and Time: Wednesday, June 17, […]

Event Series The Dramatic Story of an Artillery Commander at Bunker Hill 1776

The Dramatic Story of an Artillery Commander at Bunker Hill 1776

Abbot Public Library, 235 Pleasant Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945 Pleasant Street 235, Marblehead, Massachusetts, United States

Illustrated talk about how an artillery commander from Marblehead defied his superior officers at the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 1775, by leading his cannon company into the thick of the fray, rather than retreating, and dragging the only American field-piece down off the hill as the American forces retreated. That would prove […]

Free
Event Series Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

How Do You See the World? experience Massachusetts Avenue 210, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Learn about the revolutionary ideas and historical legacy of Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) — one of the only women to found a worldwide religion — in a temporary exhibit this spring and summer at the Christian Science Plaza celebrating MA250: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy. This free exhibit is part of the interactive […]

Free

In Defense of our Just Rights & Liberties: Amherst in the Revolution

Amherst History Center 45 Boltwood Walk, Amherst, MA, United States

This exhibit gives guests an opportunity to learn how the Revolutionary War played out in Amherst - directly from the voices of the residents who lived through it. Through primary source documents, the exhibit brings visitors on a journey from the Declaration of Independence in Amherst to the stirrings of revolution and eventual outbreak of […]

$5
Event Series The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

North Andover Historical Society 800 Massachusetts Ave., North Andover, United States

The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations. Their records and artifacts, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won, hardships endured, hometown and battleground heroes, and the start of a long fight for liberty, equality […]

Free
Event Series 1776: Declaring Independence

1776: Declaring Independence

Massachusetts Historical Society Boylston Street 1154, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Featuring manuscripts, artifacts, and rarely seen treasures, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. In 1776, people grappled with ideas of liberty, loyalty, and the role of government in society. Private letters, intimate diaries, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten […]

Free
Event Series The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

Old State House 206 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States

Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 […]

Event Series Patriots of Color Exhibition

Patriots of Color Exhibition

Family Heritage Experience Newbury Street 97, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Patriots of Color, a new exhibit in the Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors, sheds light on the overlooked histories of Black, Native, and multiracial men and women who fought, labored, and led in the struggle for American independence across all thirteen colonies. Through documents, personal narratives, and digital interactives, the exhibition uncovers the courage […]

$10 – $12
Event Series AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

Nobility Hill Historic District Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States

In Stoneham, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. This self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. […]

$4.49

Late Night at the Museum: Two Revolutions

Boott Cotton Mills Museum John Street 115, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States

Explore the histories of both the Revolutionary War and the Industrial Revolution that both took root in Massachusetts. Learn from rangers about these early revolutions and how they would go on to shape the United States! This free event is part of the Late Night at the Museum series, offered June through October. Visit the […]

Rice Family During the Revolution

Sudbury History Center and Museum Old Sudbury Road 288, Sudbury, Massachusetts, United States

Join us at the Sudbury History Center and Museum for a fascinating lecture by Jane H. Sciacca on the Rice Family During the Revolution on the occasion of the 70th Anniversary Annual Meeting of the Sudbury Historical Society (SHS)! The events leading up to and finally culminating in the American Revolution were turbulent ones for […]

$5

Concord’s Black History | History Happy Hour

Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA, United States

Celebrate Juneteenth with an evening of wine, beer, and light refreshments in the Museum’s courtyard, followed by a guided tour of the galleries. Explore Concord’s rich Black and Abolitionist histories through powerful stories, images, and objects from the Museum’s collection. Your ticket includes drinks outside in the courtyard before the tour, which begins at 7:15 […]

$15 – $25

Plymouth in the Revolution: Loyalist Memorials and Revolutionary War Pension Applications

Mayflower Society House Winslow Street 4, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Now that 2026 is upon us, many Americans will have been conjuring up distant memories of high school history lessons – Bunker Hill and Saratoga, George Washington at Valley Forge, the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown to the tune of “The World Turned Upside Down.” Plymouth, though, is not a name that usually pops into […]

Event Series Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral

Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral

King's Chapel Tremont Street 58, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

April 1776. The British army has finally left Boston. Now, nearly a year after his death, friends and family can finally hold a funeral for Dr. Joseph Warren. Inside King’s Chapel, his brother, his fiancée, and his good friend Paul Revere gather to mourn Warren and to make sense of their loss. Outside the Chapel, […]

$15 – $40

Juneteenth in Concord

Concord Main Street 58, Oak Hill, West Virginia, United States

JUNE 19, 2026 JUNETEENTH National Independence Day TOWNWIDE CELEBRATION ROBBINS HOUSE FOOD MUSIC CELEBRATION 320 MONUMENT ST., NOON-4 P.M. MONUMENT SQUARE TOWN FLAGPOLE JUNETEENTH FLAG RAISING CEREMONY, 9 A.M. ALL ARE WELCOME! AT CONCORD MUSEUM: HISTORY OF HIP HOP DANCE, JUNE 19, 10-11 A.M. ANTI-SLAVERY TOUR, JUNE 19, 11-12:30 P.M. Visit CONCORD assachusetts AT CONCORD […]

Event Series The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

North Andover Historical Society 800 Massachusetts Ave., North Andover, United States

The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations. Their records and artifacts, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won, hardships endured, hometown and battleground heroes, and the start of a long fight for liberty, equality […]

Free
Event Series The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

Old State House 206 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States

Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 […]

Event Series Patriots of Color Exhibition

Patriots of Color Exhibition

Family Heritage Experience Newbury Street 97, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Patriots of Color, a new exhibit in the Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors, sheds light on the overlooked histories of Black, Native, and multiracial men and women who fought, labored, and led in the struggle for American independence across all thirteen colonies. Through documents, personal narratives, and digital interactives, the exhibition uncovers the courage […]

$10 – $12

Juneteenth Open House at the MFA

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, United States

Admission to the MFA is free for all Massachusetts residents on June 19 in honor of Juneteenth, the oldest nationally observed commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Join us for performances, participate in art-making activities, catch a talk, see art, and more. Activities are for visitors of all ages and abilities […]

Free
Event Series The Revolutions of The Ashley House

The Revolutions of The Ashley House

The Ashley House Cooper Hill Road 117, Sheffield, Massachusetts, United States

Discover how the ideals of liberty and justice played out in complex ways within this 18th-century homestead on a thought-provoking guided tour. This wasn’t just the home of prominent patriot John Ashley and his family, but also of the people they enslaved here. One of them, Elizabeth ‘Mum Bett’ Freeman, has long been lauded for […]

$10
Event Series Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State

Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State

Indian House Memorial Old Main Street 107, Deerfield, MA, United States

We are proud to introduce our most ambitious exhibit ever, titled “Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State,” made possible by a grant from Massachusetts 250 and the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT). Through rare artifacts, photographs, and documents, this exhibit will tell the story of Massachusetts brewers from the Pilgrims to […]

$5
Event Series AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

Nobility Hill Historic District Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States

In Stoneham, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. This self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. […]

$4.49
Event Series Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral

Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral

King's Chapel Tremont Street 58, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

April 1776. The British army has finally left Boston. Now, nearly a year after his death, friends and family can finally hold a funeral for Dr. Joseph Warren. Inside King’s Chapel, his brother, his fiancée, and his good friend Paul Revere gather to mourn Warren and to make sense of their loss. Outside the Chapel, […]

$15 – $40
Event Series Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

How Do You See the World? experience Massachusetts Avenue 210, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Learn about the revolutionary ideas and historical legacy of Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) — one of the only women to found a worldwide religion — in a temporary exhibit this spring and summer at the Christian Science Plaza celebrating MA250: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy. This free exhibit is part of the interactive […]

Free
Event Series The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

North Andover Historical Society 800 Massachusetts Ave., North Andover, United States

The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations. Their records and artifacts, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won, hardships endured, hometown and battleground heroes, and the start of a long fight for liberty, equality […]

Free
Event Series New England Cider & Strings Festival

New England Cider & Strings Festival

Red Apple Farm Highland Avenue 455, Phillipston, Massachusetts, United States

Celebrate Massachusetts heritage at Red Apple Farm’s New England Cider & Strings Festival, a two-day event honoring the craftsmanship, traditions, and community spirit that shaped New England. Set on a fourth-generation family farm in Phillipston, this summer festival brings together live music, artisan vendors, historical demonstrations, and local hard cider for a weekend rooted in […]

Free

Townsend Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday

Townsend Common, 2 School St, Townsend, MA 01469 School Street 2, Townsend, Massachusetts, United States +1 more

Townsend has always been a community that honors its past while looking toward the future, and now we have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate both. As our nation marks America’s 250th birthday, Townsend has been hosting a series of events that will lead up to a grand finale: a 250th Anniversary Parade and Old Home […]

Free
Event Series Battle of Gloucester Reenactment Events

Battle of Gloucester Reenactment Events

Stage Fort Park Hough Avenue 24, Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States

On Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, witness the Stage Fort Park transform into 18th-century Gloucester, through battle reenactments, both by land and sea, civilian encampments, historical programming, and more. The Battle of Gloucester is one of the lesser known battles of the Revolutionary War that played a major factor in the formation of […]

Event Series 1776: Declaring Independence

1776: Declaring Independence

Massachusetts Historical Society Boylston Street 1154, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Featuring manuscripts, artifacts, and rarely seen treasures, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. In 1776, people grappled with ideas of liberty, loyalty, and the role of government in society. Private letters, intimate diaries, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten […]

Free
Event Series Calling All Kids, Patriots And Sailors: Revolutionary Summer Saturdays

Calling All Kids, Patriots And Sailors: Revolutionary Summer Saturdays

Custom House Maritime Museum Water Street 25, Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States

FREE outdoor and indoor activities for kids all summer long Building on the success of the Road to Revolution partnership programs, each Saturday from now until the end of September, the museum will host children’s outdoor and indoor programming. The hugely successful Discovery Center experience will extend out onto the lawn with 15 new activity […]

Legacy of Liberty: Yarmouth’s 250th Anniversary Celebration

Fred Thacher Playground Old Church Street 1, Yarmouth, MA, United States

Join us on Saturday, June 20, 2026, as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of Yarmouth’s own Declaration of Independence. Step back into the year 1776 and experience the spirit of the American Revolution right here in Yarmouth Port. This event is a powerful tribute to the 477 "Old Yarmouth" patriots who fought for our freedom, […]

Free
Event Series The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

Old State House 206 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States

Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 […]

America 250 Open House at the MFA

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, United States

Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the United States, the MFA is reimagining its display of 18th-century art of the Americas—and you’re invited to celebrate the grand opening with free admission and a day of exciting programs! Be among the first to experience these eight new galleries, which reflect on the early history of the […]

Free
Event Series Patriots of Color Exhibition

Patriots of Color Exhibition

Family Heritage Experience Newbury Street 97, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Patriots of Color, a new exhibit in the Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors, sheds light on the overlooked histories of Black, Native, and multiracial men and women who fought, labored, and led in the struggle for American independence across all thirteen colonies. Through documents, personal narratives, and digital interactives, the exhibition uncovers the courage […]

$10 – $12
Event Series Freedom Trail Foundation Rainbow Revolutionaries Tour

Freedom Trail Foundation Rainbow Revolutionaries Tour

Robert Gould Shaw & 54th Regiment Monument] Tremont Street 139, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston’s newest official Freedom Trail Tour! The Foundation’s Rainbow Revolutionaries Tours illuminate the lives, loves, and fights for liberty of Boston’s LGBTQ+ community, and explore how queer individuals have been making history for centuries. Uncover the history of Boston Marriages, political milestones for LGBTQ+ rights, and the storied romances of some of Boston’s most famous […]

Event Series Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State

Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State

Indian House Memorial Old Main Street 107, Deerfield, MA, United States

We are proud to introduce our most ambitious exhibit ever, titled “Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State,” made possible by a grant from Massachusetts 250 and the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT). Through rare artifacts, photographs, and documents, this exhibit will tell the story of Massachusetts brewers from the Pilgrims to […]

$5

America 250: Women of ’76: True Stories of Revolutionary-Era Women

Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library 17 Constitution Way, Rochester, MA, United States

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 and discover the untold stories of 5 courageous women, both patriot and loyalist, American and foreign born, who witnessed, chronicled, and in some cases changed […]

Free
Event Series AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

Nobility Hill Historic District Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States

In Stoneham, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. This self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. […]

$4.49
Event Series Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral

Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral

King's Chapel Tremont Street 58, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

April 1776. The British army has finally left Boston. Now, nearly a year after his death, friends and family can finally hold a funeral for Dr. Joseph Warren. Inside King’s Chapel, his brother, his fiancée, and his good friend Paul Revere gather to mourn Warren and to make sense of their loss. Outside the Chapel, […]

$15 – $40
Event Series New England Cider & Strings Festival

New England Cider & Strings Festival

Red Apple Farm Highland Avenue 455, Phillipston, Massachusetts, United States

Celebrate Massachusetts heritage at Red Apple Farm’s New England Cider & Strings Festival, a two-day event honoring the craftsmanship, traditions, and community spirit that shaped New England. Set on a fourth-generation family farm in Phillipston, this summer festival brings together live music, artisan vendors, historical demonstrations, and local hard cider for a weekend rooted in […]

Free

Keynote at the Adams Theater: Stacy Schiff

The Adams Theater, Adams, MA Park Street 27, Adams, MA, United States

Pulitzer Prize–winning biographer and Adams native Stacy Schiff returns home for a special MA250 Festival keynote on June 20, 2026. In conversation with interlocutor Sara Houghteling, Schiff will explore the fiery origins of the American Revolution as detailed in her latest work, The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams, while offering an exclusive look at her current research […]

$25 – $45

From Plimoth to Yorktown: A Concert of Early American Music

American Ancestors Newbury Street 97, Boston, MA, United States

Seven Times Salt marks the 250th anniversary of the nation with a live concert! This performance will trace a musical lineage from the settlement at Plimoth, to the eve of the Revolution, and victory at Yorktown. English catches and early shape note hymns lead to songs of liberty, rants against taxation and tyranny, wartime laments, […]

$15
Event Series Mohawk Trail Concerts Celebrates American Music

Mohawk Trail Concerts Celebrates American Music

Charlemont Federated Church Main Street 175, Charlemont, MA, United States

Founded in 1970, this chamber-music series takes advantage of the acoustically excellent sanctuary of the Charlemont Federated Church and celebrates music old and new. This year in honor of the nation's birthday, each concert will feature at least one piece by an American composer.

Event Series Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral

Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral

King's Chapel Tremont Street 58, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

April 1776. The British army has finally left Boston. Now, nearly a year after his death, friends and family can finally hold a funeral for Dr. Joseph Warren. Inside King’s Chapel, his brother, his fiancée, and his good friend Paul Revere gather to mourn Warren and to make sense of their loss. Outside the Chapel, […]

$15 – $40
Event Series Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

How Do You See the World? experience Massachusetts Avenue 210, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Learn about the revolutionary ideas and historical legacy of Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) — one of the only women to found a worldwide religion — in a temporary exhibit this spring and summer at the Christian Science Plaza celebrating MA250: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy. This free exhibit is part of the interactive […]

Free
Event Series Battle of Gloucester Reenactment Events

Battle of Gloucester Reenactment Events

Stage Fort Park Hough Avenue 24, Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States

On Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, witness the Stage Fort Park transform into 18th-century Gloucester, through battle reenactments, both by land and sea, civilian encampments, historical programming, and more. The Battle of Gloucester is one of the lesser known battles of the Revolutionary War that played a major factor in the formation of […]

Event Series The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

Old State House 206 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States

Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 […]

Event Series America at 250 at the MFA

America at 250 at the MFA

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 465 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, United States

A silver bowl. 17-foot-wide painted room divider. A charismatic silversmith considering his craft. A towering mahogany desk and bookcase. Certain paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, and works on paper from the MFA’s Art of the Americas art collection, along with the artists who created them, played a pivotal role in shaping the early history of the […]

Event Series Freedom Trail Foundation Rainbow Revolutionaries Tour

Freedom Trail Foundation Rainbow Revolutionaries Tour

Robert Gould Shaw & 54th Regiment Monument] Tremont Street 139, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston’s newest official Freedom Trail Tour! The Foundation’s Rainbow Revolutionaries Tours illuminate the lives, loves, and fights for liberty of Boston’s LGBTQ+ community, and explore how queer individuals have been making history for centuries. Uncover the history of Boston Marriages, political milestones for LGBTQ+ rights, and the storied romances of some of Boston’s most famous […]

Event Series Old Andover History Shuttle Bus Tour

Old Andover History Shuttle Bus Tour

Andover and North Andover, Massachusetts , United States

Join us for another bus tour adventure visiting the old and Rev War era homes of North Andover and Andover! Step inside the North Andover Samuel Osgood home and take a short stroll on the Ward Reservation Trail behind the Gray house on Salem Street in Andover. Pass by many more homes and learn about […]

$60
Event Series Revolution History Shuttle Tour of Andover and North Andover

Revolution History Shuttle Tour of Andover and North Andover

Andover and North Andover, Massachusetts , United States +1 more

Join us on Sunday June 21st, 2026 for the Revolutionary History Tour Shuttle, a special collaboration between the North Andover Historical Society and the Andover Center for History and Culture! Explore historical sites in “old” Andover that stood in 1775 and 1776 and helped to shape our nation’s journey to independence. Our experienced guides will […]

$60.00
Event Series Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State

Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State

Indian House Memorial Old Main Street 107, Deerfield, MA, United States

We are proud to introduce our most ambitious exhibit ever, titled “Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State,” made possible by a grant from Massachusetts 250 and the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT). Through rare artifacts, photographs, and documents, this exhibit will tell the story of Massachusetts brewers from the Pilgrims to […]

$5
Event Series AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

Nobility Hill Historic District Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States

In Stoneham, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. This self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. […]

$4.49
Event Series Old Andover History Shuttle Bus Tour

Old Andover History Shuttle Bus Tour

Andover and North Andover, Massachusetts , United States

Join us for another bus tour adventure visiting the old and Rev War era homes of North Andover and Andover! Step inside the North Andover Samuel Osgood home and take a short stroll on the Ward Reservation Trail behind the Gray house on Salem Street in Andover. Pass by many more homes and learn about […]

$60
Event Series Revolution History Shuttle Tour of Andover and North Andover

Revolution History Shuttle Tour of Andover and North Andover

Andover and North Andover, Massachusetts , United States +1 more

Join us on Sunday June 21st, 2026 for the Revolutionary History Tour Shuttle, a special collaboration between the North Andover Historical Society and the Andover Center for History and Culture! Explore historical sites in “old” Andover that stood in 1775 and 1776 and helped to shape our nation’s journey to independence. Our experienced guides will […]

$60.00
Event Series NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION

NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION

City Council Chambers Cambridge City Hall Massachusetts Avenue 795, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

On a hot summer evening in 1976, the Cambridge City Council faced a packed hearing room—and a decision that would echo across the globe. At the center of it all stood Mayor Al Vellucci: sharp-tongued, fearless, and ready to take on science itself. The issue? A new biohazard lab designed for groundbreaking recombinant DNA research—celebrated […]

Free

MA250 Film Screening: 1776 at the Adams Theater

The Adams Theater, Adams, MA Park Street 27, Adams, MA, United States

Our nation's fathers harmonize their way through the founding of America in this musical adapted from a popular Broadway show. Representatives from the 13 colonies gather in Philadelphia with the aim of establishing a set of governmental rules for the burgeoning United States. Benjamin Franklin (Howard da Silva) and John Adams (William Daniels) charge Thomas […]

Free
Event Series NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION

NO RECOMBINATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION

City Council Chambers Cambridge City Hall Massachusetts Avenue 795, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

On a hot summer evening in 1976, the Cambridge City Council faced a packed hearing room—and a decision that would echo across the globe. At the center of it all stood Mayor Al Vellucci: sharp-tongued, fearless, and ready to take on science itself. The issue? A new biohazard lab designed for groundbreaking recombinant DNA research—celebrated […]

Free
Event Series Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

How Do You See the World? experience Massachusetts Avenue 210, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Learn about the revolutionary ideas and historical legacy of Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) — one of the only women to found a worldwide religion — in a temporary exhibit this spring and summer at the Christian Science Plaza celebrating MA250: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy. This free exhibit is part of the interactive […]

Free
Event Series 1776: Declaring Independence

1776: Declaring Independence

Massachusetts Historical Society Boylston Street 1154, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Featuring manuscripts, artifacts, and rarely seen treasures, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. In 1776, people grappled with ideas of liberty, loyalty, and the role of government in society. Private letters, intimate diaries, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten […]

Free
Event Series The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

Old State House 206 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States

Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 […]

Event Series America 250 Outdoor Exhibit: 250 Years of the American Story

America 250 Outdoor Exhibit: 250 Years of the American Story

Church of the Transfiguration 5 Bay View Drive, Orleans, MA, United States

A walk-about tour around the Common of the Church of the Transfiguration, Rock Harbor, Orleans June 22  to July 12, Mon–Sat (except Wed.) 10am–5pm, and Sunday 11am–12 noon; Free Admission. Take an outdoor stroll to revisit our history—culture, science, faith, politics, commerce, and constitutional rights—and meet many heroes, known and unknown, along the way who made […]

FREE admission for all!

America 250 Outdoor Exhibit: 250 Years of the American Story

Church of the Transfiguration 5 Bay View Drive, Orleans, MA, United States

A walk-about tour around the Common of the Church of the Transfiguration, Rock Harbor, Orleans June 22  to July 12, Mon–Sat (except Wed.) 10am–5pm, and Sunday 11am–12 noon; Free Admission. Take an outdoor stroll to revisit our history—culture, science, faith, politics, commerce, and constitutional rights—and meet many heroes, known and unknown, along the way who made […]

FREE admission for all!
Event Series AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

Nobility Hill Historic District Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States

In Stoneham, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. This self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. […]

$4.49
Event Series Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

How Do You See the World? experience Massachusetts Avenue 210, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Learn about the revolutionary ideas and historical legacy of Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) — one of the only women to found a worldwide religion — in a temporary exhibit this spring and summer at the Christian Science Plaza celebrating MA250: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy. This free exhibit is part of the interactive […]

Free

76 Reading Frederick Douglass Together events in 2026

We believe Frederick Douglass’ words belong in public spaces. Every year we provide grants to support readings of his influential address, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” in town squares, community centers, churches, museums, libraries, parks, and more. This year, we’re proud to share that a record-high 76 readings will take place across […]

Event Series The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

North Andover Historical Society 800 Massachusetts Ave., North Andover, United States

The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations. Their records and artifacts, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won, hardships endured, hometown and battleground heroes, and the start of a long fight for liberty, equality […]

Free
Event Series 1776: Declaring Independence

1776: Declaring Independence

Massachusetts Historical Society Boylston Street 1154, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Featuring manuscripts, artifacts, and rarely seen treasures, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. In 1776, people grappled with ideas of liberty, loyalty, and the role of government in society. Private letters, intimate diaries, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten […]

Free
Event Series The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

Old State House 206 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States

Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 […]

Event Series America 250 Outdoor Exhibit: 250 Years of the American Story

America 250 Outdoor Exhibit: 250 Years of the American Story

Church of the Transfiguration 5 Bay View Drive, Orleans, MA, United States

A walk-about tour around the Common of the Church of the Transfiguration, Rock Harbor, Orleans June 22  to July 12, Mon–Sat (except Wed.) 10am–5pm, and Sunday 11am–12 noon; Free Admission. Take an outdoor stroll to revisit our history—culture, science, faith, politics, commerce, and constitutional rights—and meet many heroes, known and unknown, along the way who made […]

FREE admission for all!

America 250 Outdoor Exhibit: 250 Years of the American Story

Church of the Transfiguration 5 Bay View Drive, Orleans, MA, United States

A walk-about tour around the Common of the Church of the Transfiguration, Rock Harbor, Orleans June 22  to July 12, Mon–Sat (except Wed.) 10am–5pm, and Sunday 11am–12 noon; Free Admission. Take an outdoor stroll to revisit our history—culture, science, faith, politics, commerce, and constitutional rights—and meet many heroes, known and unknown, along the way who made […]

FREE admission for all!
Event Series Patriots of Color Exhibition

Patriots of Color Exhibition

Family Heritage Experience Newbury Street 97, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Patriots of Color, a new exhibit in the Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors, sheds light on the overlooked histories of Black, Native, and multiracial men and women who fought, labored, and led in the struggle for American independence across all thirteen colonies. Through documents, personal narratives, and digital interactives, the exhibition uncovers the courage […]

$10 – $12
Event Series AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

Nobility Hill Historic District Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States

In Stoneham, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. This self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. […]

$4.49

Celebrating 250 Years: “Sounds of the 1700s” featuring Lexington Strings

Cary Memorial Library 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, United States

On July 4, 2026, the United States will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. To honor this historic milestone, Lexington Strings will present a vibrant recital featuring music of the era contemporary to the document's signing. The performance will take place at Cary Memorial Library in Lexington Center. The […]

Free

Been There, Done That: How Our History Shows What We Can Overcome

Online

In his new book, Been There, Done That, Professor Greg Jackson argues that while today’s political climate may be dark, these aren’t as unprecedented times as we may think. Our nation’s past is full of massive upheaval, disagreement, and departures from the moral high ground. The political "gentlemanly conduct" of yesteryear is no more than […]

Event Series Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

How Do You See the World? experience Massachusetts Avenue 210, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Learn about the revolutionary ideas and historical legacy of Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) — one of the only women to found a worldwide religion — in a temporary exhibit this spring and summer at the Christian Science Plaza celebrating MA250: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy. This free exhibit is part of the interactive […]

Free
Event Series The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

North Andover Historical Society 800 Massachusetts Ave., North Andover, United States

The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations. Their records and artifacts, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won, hardships endured, hometown and battleground heroes, and the start of a long fight for liberty, equality […]

Free
Event Series 1776: Declaring Independence

1776: Declaring Independence

Massachusetts Historical Society Boylston Street 1154, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Featuring manuscripts, artifacts, and rarely seen treasures, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. In 1776, people grappled with ideas of liberty, loyalty, and the role of government in society. Private letters, intimate diaries, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten […]

Free
Event Series The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

Old State House 206 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States

Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 […]

Event Series Patriots of Color Exhibition

Patriots of Color Exhibition

Family Heritage Experience Newbury Street 97, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Patriots of Color, a new exhibit in the Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors, sheds light on the overlooked histories of Black, Native, and multiracial men and women who fought, labored, and led in the struggle for American independence across all thirteen colonies. Through documents, personal narratives, and digital interactives, the exhibition uncovers the courage […]

$10 – $12
Event Series AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

Nobility Hill Historic District Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States

In Stoneham, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. This self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. […]

$4.49

Author Talk: When the Declarations Was News

Boston Public Library: Copley Square Branch Boylston Street 700, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Publishing for the 250th anniversary of the United States, When the Declaration of Independence Was News focuses on the nation’s founding document at the moment of its creation in 1776, before anyone knew what the legacy of the Declaration would be or if the United States would win the war against Great Britain. It explores […]

Free

America’s Food at 250!

Topsfield Town Library Zoom South Common St 1, Topsfield, Massachusetts, United States

America's Food at 250: What is the state of American food on its 250th birthday? In this talk we'll look at all the flavors, dishes and cooks that got us here, from the Indigenous ingredients that shape regional American cuisine, to the influence of the African kitchen, to the fast food revolution. About the Speaker: […]

Free
Event Series History Uncorked: A Summer Lecture Series at the Nickerson Mansion

History Uncorked: A Summer Lecture Series at the Nickerson Mansion

The Mansion at Ocean Edge Main Street 2907, Brewster, MA, United States

Visit Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club this summer for History Uncorked — a series of four evening lectures held inside the historic Nickerson Mansion in Brewster, Cape Cod, in celebration of America's 250th anniversary. Led by Ocean Edge's resident historian Renee Dee and Cape Cod historian David Martin, Ph.D., each talk explores a different […]

Event Series Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

How Do You See the World? experience Massachusetts Avenue 210, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Learn about the revolutionary ideas and historical legacy of Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) — one of the only women to found a worldwide religion — in a temporary exhibit this spring and summer at the Christian Science Plaza celebrating MA250: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy. This free exhibit is part of the interactive […]

Free
Event Series The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

North Andover Historical Society 800 Massachusetts Ave., North Andover, United States

The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations. Their records and artifacts, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won, hardships endured, hometown and battleground heroes, and the start of a long fight for liberty, equality […]

Free
Event Series 1776: Declaring Independence

1776: Declaring Independence

Massachusetts Historical Society Boylston Street 1154, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Featuring manuscripts, artifacts, and rarely seen treasures, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. In 1776, people grappled with ideas of liberty, loyalty, and the role of government in society. Private letters, intimate diaries, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten […]

Free
Event Series The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

Old State House 206 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States

Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 […]

Event Series America 250 Outdoor Exhibit: 250 Years of the American Story

America 250 Outdoor Exhibit: 250 Years of the American Story

Church of the Transfiguration 5 Bay View Drive, Orleans, MA, United States

A walk-about tour around the Common of the Church of the Transfiguration, Rock Harbor, Orleans June 22  to July 12, Mon–Sat (except Wed.) 10am–5pm, and Sunday 11am–12 noon; Free Admission. Take an outdoor stroll to revisit our history—culture, science, faith, politics, commerce, and constitutional rights—and meet many heroes, known and unknown, along the way who made […]

FREE admission for all!

America 250 Outdoor Exhibit: 250 Years of the American Story

Church of the Transfiguration 5 Bay View Drive, Orleans, MA, United States

A walk-about tour around the Common of the Church of the Transfiguration, Rock Harbor, Orleans June 22  to July 12, Mon–Sat (except Wed.) 10am–5pm, and Sunday 11am–12 noon; Free Admission. Take an outdoor stroll to revisit our history—culture, science, faith, politics, commerce, and constitutional rights—and meet many heroes, known and unknown, along the way who made […]

FREE admission for all!
Event Series Patriots of Color Exhibition

Patriots of Color Exhibition

Family Heritage Experience Newbury Street 97, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Patriots of Color, a new exhibit in the Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors, sheds light on the overlooked histories of Black, Native, and multiracial men and women who fought, labored, and led in the struggle for American independence across all thirteen colonies. Through documents, personal narratives, and digital interactives, the exhibition uncovers the courage […]

$10 – $12
Event Series AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

Nobility Hill Historic District Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States

In Stoneham, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. This self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. […]

$4.49

Opening Reception: In Defense of our Just Rights & Liberties

Amherst History Center 45 Boltwood Walk, Amherst, MA, United States

Opening Reception for this exhibit that gives guests an opportunity to learn how the Revolutionary War played out in Amherst - directly from the voices of the residents who lived through it. Through primary source documents, the exhibit brings visitors on a journey from the declaration of independence in Amherst to the stirrings of revolution […]

Event Series Choral Evensong at Old North

Choral Evensong at Old North

Old North Church Salem Street 193, Boston, MA, United States

The Old North Church Congregation is pleased to offer traditional Choral Evensong on June 25 and July 3, 2026. Each service will be held at 6:00 p.m. and lasts approximately 45 minutes. The July 3 service will feature historic prayers for the nation on the Eve of the 250th Anniversary of American Independence. Worship services […]

Free

Voices of the Revolution with Dr. Dan Breen

The HUB of Market square Springfield Street 31, Chicopee, ma, United States

As part of Chicopee’s 250th Celebration, join historian Dr. Dan Breen for a lively look into the Revolutionary War and the remarkable story behind Henry Knox’s “Noble Train of Artillery.” Dr. Breen will explore the capture of Fort Ticonderoga, the transport of 59 cannons across Massachusetts, and how their arrival helped end the Siege of […]

Free

From Concord and Lexington: New Perspective on the Revolution

Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA, United States

The Concord Museum, in partnership with Lexington History Museums, presents an engaging program highlighting new research and evolving interpretations from the communities at the center of the start of the American Revolution. This conversation brings together Curator David F. Wood, whose work Eyewitness to Revolution draws from the Concord Museum’s renowned collection; Paul O’Shaughnessy, President […]

$10

Join the Acton 250 Committee for: ” When the Declaration of Independence Was News” with Emily Sneff. PhD

Acton Memorial Library Main Street 486, Acton, MA, United States

Join Professor Sneff as she discusses her upcoming book release “When the Declaration of Independence Was News” releasing April 15th 2026. She will discuss why every copy of the Declaration of Independence has a story to tell. Emily is a leading expert on the United States Declaration of Independence, and her forthcoming book traces the […]

Free

Concord Band Summer Concert at 51 Walden: “Born in the USA”

51 Walden Performing Arts Center Walden Street 51, Concord, MA, United States

The Concord Band, directed by James O’Dell, will be performing at 51 Walden Performing Arts Center in Concord on Thursday, June 25 at 7:15pm. The theme of this concert is “Born in the USA” and will feature spirited works by Leroy Anderson, Leonard Bernstein, Duke Ellington, John Williams and others. The venue at 51 Walden […]

free (donations gratefully accepted)
Event Series Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

How Do You See the World? experience Massachusetts Avenue 210, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Learn about the revolutionary ideas and historical legacy of Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) — one of the only women to found a worldwide religion — in a temporary exhibit this spring and summer at the Christian Science Plaza celebrating MA250: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy. This free exhibit is part of the interactive […]

Free
Event Series The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

The Aspirations of Ordinary People – Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective

North Andover Historical Society 800 Massachusetts Ave., North Andover, United States

The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations. Their records and artifacts, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won, hardships endured, hometown and battleground heroes, and the start of a long fight for liberty, equality […]

Free
Event Series 1776: Declaring Independence

1776: Declaring Independence

Massachusetts Historical Society Boylston Street 1154, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Featuring manuscripts, artifacts, and rarely seen treasures, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. In 1776, people grappled with ideas of liberty, loyalty, and the role of government in society. Private letters, intimate diaries, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten […]

Free
Event Series The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

Old State House 206 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States

Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 […]

America 250 Outdoor Exhibit: 250 Years of the American Story

Church of the Transfiguration 5 Bay View Drive, Orleans, MA, United States

A walk-about tour around the Common of the Church of the Transfiguration, Rock Harbor, Orleans June 22  to July 12, Mon–Sat (except Wed.) 10am–5pm, and Sunday 11am–12 noon; Free Admission. Take an outdoor stroll to revisit our history—culture, science, faith, politics, commerce, and constitutional rights—and meet many heroes, known and unknown, along the way who made […]

FREE admission for all!

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