Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral
2026-06-11 19:30 - 2026-06-20 21:00, 2026-06-12 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | King’s Chapel, Tremont Street 58, Boston, Massachusetts, 02108, 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, two Black abolitionists wonder what this revolution will mean for them. A play about memory, legacy, and the potential and pitfalls of the American Revolution.
Come join the King’s Chapel History Program for a thrilling story about freedom, the life of a man often only recognized for his death, and the larger fight for freedom, all at the location where this funeral took place in 1776!

Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy
2026-06-12, 2026-06-13 | How Do You See the World? experience, Massachusetts Avenue 210, Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, 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 How Do You See the World?® experience, exploring the world through a lens of hope, progress, and generosity. Walk through the three-story, stained glass Mapparium® globe (ticketed) that shows the world as it was in 1935 — from the inside of the world, looking out. You can then explore “Our World: Mapping Progress,” an exhibit featuring stories from The Christian Science Monitor, the Pulitzer Prize-winning international news source headquartered in the building. Learn more about Eddy’s remarkable life and the global church she founded in “Christian Science and Mary Baker Eddy.”
This special exhibit will be open through spring and summer 2026 as part of the statewide MA250 celebrations. Tickets for the Mapparium® globe are free for youth under 18, $6 for adults. All other exhibits, including this special exhibit, are free.
Hours of operation:
Monday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
The How Do You See the World?® experience is located at 210 Massachusetts Ave. in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay.
For additional information and to buy tickets to the Mapparium® globe, please visit christianscience.com/howdoyouseetheworld

The Aspirations of Ordinary People - Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective
2026-06-12 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-13 08:00 - 14:00 | North Andover Historical Society, 800 Massachusetts Ave., North Andover, 01845, 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 and justice. Their ideals and aspirations are the standards by which we measure our progress today.
Come discover the amazing stories brought to life at the North Andover Historical Society (NAHS) through REV250, a series of programs and exhibits dedicated to the American Revolution.
The exhibit will be open every week, Tuesday through Saturday, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Please check the website for more information.

Remembering the Revolution
2026-06-12 09:00 - 2026-10-18 17:00 | Heritage Museums & Gardens, Grove Street 67, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 02563, United States
How do we remember the American Revolution?
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Heritage Museums & Gardens presents Remembering the Revolution, a site-wide exhibition exploring what life was like for everyday New Englanders during America’s founding era.
Drawing from Heritage’s collections, the exhibition examines the experiences of Patriots, Loyalists, local Wampanoag soldiers, pacifist Shaker communities, and others whose stories are often overshadowed by famous battles and Founding Fathers.
Highlights include silver crafted by Paul Revere, nine military miniature regiments, and a 24-square-foot diorama depicting the British surrender at the Battle of Yorktown. Throughout Heritage’s 100-acre campus, visitors can also discover interpretive displays connecting the museum’s collections and landscapes to the Revolutionary period.
Included with museum admission.

1776: Declaring Independence
2026-06-12 09:30 - 16:00, 2026-06-13 09:30 - 16:00 | Massachusetts Historical Society, Boylston Street 1154, Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, 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 copies of the Declaration by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson as well as multiple early printings, including a rare Dunlap broadside. On and off the page, we explore how it echoed across the commonwealth and around the world, reshaping the colonists’ chances of launching a new nation. How did the Declaration change Americans’ quest for liberty, then and now? We invite visitors to trace the Declaration’s complex legacy as a national beacon for celebration and protest.
Check here for closures and more admission information: https://www.masshist.org/visit/hours-and-admission

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement
2026-06-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Old State House, 206 Washington St, Boston, MA, 02109, 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 and 1776—a moment defined by uncertainty, debate, and decisions that would reshape the world.

Patriots of Color Exhibition
2026-06-12 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-13 10:00 - 18:00 | Family Heritage Experience, Newbury Street 97, Boston, Massachusetts, 02116, 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 and resilience of those whose contributions helped shape a new nation, even as they continued to confront inequality and enslavement.
Bridging past and present, Patriots of Color highlights the voices of descendants who are reclaiming these stories today—connecting revolutionary ideals of freedom and justice to the ongoing pursuit of equality in America.
Entrance to the exhibit is included in admission to the Family Heritage Experience and can be purchased either in person or online.

Revolution 250 Salem Tour
2026-06-12 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-06-13 11:00 - 12:30 | Salem Historical Tours, Central Street 8, Salem, Massachusetts, 01970, United States
Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) who were the most successful against the British Navy and British military governor General Thomas Gage encountered some of his biggest challenges to his authority in Salem.
We always say that without Salem, the United States may not be the same United States we know today.
Come to Salem as part of the Rev250 Celebration and learn the incredible role our patriots played in the start of our country.
https://www.salemhistoricaltours.com/revolution-250-tour

Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State
2026-06-12 11:30 - 16:30, 2026-06-13 11:30 - 16:30 | Indian House Memorial, Old Main Street 107, Deerfield, MA, 01342, 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 the present. This exhibit will be held in a rebuilt Revolutionary era tavern and tickets will be $5. Come see it starting May 30th at 107 Old Main Street in Deerfield at the Indian House Memorial.
No state has been more impacted by brewing than Massachusetts. But this story hasn’t been told in one place, until now. “Brewing Massachusetts” will be open during the 250th anniversary of 1776, a landmark nationwide event that will shine a spotlight on American history. We want to incorporate the entire state in our celebration of the History of Brewing, and what better way than to include all of Massachusetts.

Curator Spotlight Talk: Revolutionary Legacies
2026-06-12 12:00 - 12:30 | Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Join Curator and Director of Exhibitions Christie Jackson and Curator David Wood for a gallery talk in the new special exhibition Revolutionary Legacies.
Free with Museum admission. Members visit free.

AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage
2026-06-12 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Nobility Hill Historic District, Stoneham, Massachusetts, 02180, 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.
Why did a quiet night at the Bernard Cogan House erupt into controversy that changed a neighborhood? Who vanished beneath the glowing beacon of Stoneham’s eerily beautiful gas station? What explains the perfectly preserved pencil marks under the Warren Sweetser House staircase?
Move between centuries as you cross storied main streets and hidden lanes. Each step peels back another layer of rebellion, ambition, and intrigue, letting Stoneham rise up around you as never before.
Tap play and see how deep Stoneham’s shadows can stretch. The secrets are waiting.

She Was There: Day One Screening & Conversation
2026-06-13 | The West End Museum, Staniford Street 150, Boston, MA, 02114, United States
Inspired by the profound words of the spiritual “Were You There?” this two-day event brings together film, music, and dialogue to illuminate the often-overlooked stories of Black revolutionary women throughout history.
Day One: Screening & Conversation
A thought-provoking film screening, followed by a lecture and discussion, invites audiences to engage with these narratives and their enduring impact.
Day Two: Concert
Boston Lyric Opera artists join forces with Castle of Our Skins for a powerful concert, blending opera, spirituals, and contemporary works to honor these extraordinary women. This collaboration challenges historical omissions and reimagines whose stories are centered in cultural memory.
Timed with America 250, She Was There seeks to reframe national commemorations with equity at the forefront, while also serving as a poignant companion to BLO’s Daughter of the Regiment. Through music and testimony, we ask: Who have we forgotten? And how do we carry their legacies forward?
This program is supported by partnerships with Castle of our Skins, the Museum of African American History, and the West End Museum.
Voices of Revolution
A Citywide Opera Initiative for America’s 250th
Join Boston Lyric Opera in celebrating America’s 250th anniversary through music and storytelling. Voices of Revolution invites Boston to rediscover the stories of our nation’s beginnings—lifting iconic and overlooked voices to celebrate who we were, reflect on who we are, and imagine who we can become.
This initiative is part of BLO’s 50th Anniversary season and features performances, talks, and community programs across Boston as part of the statewide MA250 commemoration.

“Patriot Pride” America 250!
2026-06-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Historic Bridge St. Cemetery, Bridge Street 156, Northampton, Massachusetts, 01060, United States
Join the community as the Betty Allen Chapter NSDAR celebrates the legacy of Revolutionary War Patriots buried in the historic Bridge Street Cemetery in Northampton.
What should you expect: Greetings from dignitaries, Col. Henry Knox SAR Color Guard, music, reading of names of the more than 175 Patriots buried in this cemetery, reading of the Declaration of Independence, and more.
After the presentation, walking cemetery tours with several reenactors sharing stories of a few of the honored Patriots and other notable Northampton residents connected to the Revolutionary War.
Important Details
Please be aware, there is no handicap accessible walkways or roadways in this cemetery. Parking is limited to on the street where it is allowed. There are NO public restrooms nearby.
We will have limited seating for guest speakers and for folks with limited accessibility. You are welcome to bring your own chairs to add to your enjoyment. The gravestones are fragile and need to be preserved. Please do not sit, stand, climb or lean on gravestones. Thank you.

Calling All Kids, Patriots And Sailors: Revolutionary Summer Saturdays
2026-06-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Custom House Maritime Museum, Water Street 25, Newburyport, Massachusetts, 01950, 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 stations. Rolling River Printmakers of New England will partner this week with an activity station to make prints. A rideable dolphin and elephant, courtesy of local sculptor Jeff Briggs, along with a bouncy castle, pirate boat with water guns, plus water, sand and craft tables await.
This free program runs from 10 am to 1 pm thanks to generous sponsorship from the Institution for Savings and the Local Cultural Council.
Looking ahead, in September, the museum is pleased to partner with Imagine Studios on a fascinating project to burn and carve out of a pine log and shape into a 20 foot long mishoon (dugout canoe) using traditional methods. Led by Imagine Studios, Darius Coombs of the Mashpee Wampanoag and Jonathan Petty of the Aquinnah Wampanoag will carve over successive weekends. Sponsored by the New England Foundation for the Arts, and with in-kind support from New England Development, the goal is to launch on Indigenous Peoples Day on Oct. 11.
We hope you can join us.–James

Marblehead's Patriot Houses Tour
2026-06-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Marblehead Museum, 170 Washington Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States
Saturday, June 13, 2026
10am-2pm
Start at Jeremiah Lee Brick Kitchen Visitors Center, 157 Washington St.
Marblehead Museum has announced the tour line-up for its 2026 Patriot Houses Tour. This self-guided tour offers guests the unique opportunity to explore four of Marblehead’s finest historic private homes. These homes were occupied by families who put their lives on the line to fight for independence and the establishment of the fledgling country.
During this self-guided house tour, guests may set their own pace as they visit the first floors of these storied historic homes.
This year’s homes, include:
Nathaniel Hooper House, Washington Street
Jonathan Glover’s Eagle House, Front Street
Jeremiah Lee Carriage House, Hooper Street
Benjamin Stacey House, Washington Street
Visitors also have the opportunity to explore the Museum’s iconic 1768 Jeremiah Lee Mansion.
All funds raised support Marblehead Museum’s educational programming and collections. Marblehead Museum is a private non-profit and does not receive local, state, or federal funding except through competitive grants.
Tickets: $35 Members / $40 Public (final price includes an online ticketing fee)
Get your tickets today at https://marbleheadmuseum.org/patriothousetour/ or call 781-631-1768.

47th Annual Old Newbury Garden Tour
2026-06-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Museum of Old Newbury, 98 High Street, Newburyport, 01950, United States
Enjoy two days of exclusive access to stunning gardens in greater Newburyport and Amesbury.
The Museum of Old Newbury invites you to enjoy this year’s Garden Tour on Saturday and Sunday, June 13 & 14, 2026. This year’s theme is 250 Years of Growth, an homage to the originality and innovation of American gardens, and our featured gardens in particular. You’ll enjoy access to the best we have to offer, from urban pocket gardens to larger, more formal landscapes.
The 47th Old Newbury Garden Tour occurs rain or shine. It is an inspiration for those ranging from professionals seriously interested in garden design and horticulture to enthusiasts who simply love beautiful gardens.
Tickets are $25 members, $40 non-members; your ticket is good for one or both days.
Tickets can also be purchased in-person at 98 High St., Newburyport during the event.
Start at 98 High Street to pick up your garden tour guide, or use the digital guide that you’ll receive by email a week before the event!

250th Anniversary Flag Day Celebration
2026-06-13 10:00 - 21:00 | Woburn Common, Common Street 10, Woburn, MA, 01801, United States
The City of Woburn will continue its commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution on Saturday, June 13, with a full day of events held in coordination with the City’s annual Flag Day festivities. The schedule includes Revolutionary War reenactments, a march from the Pocket Park to Woburn Common, a flag raising, music, musket firing display, a performance reading of the Declaration of Independence, student banner recognition, burial ground tours, a special library exhibition, and the Kiwanis Flag Day Festival and fireworks.
10:30 a.m., 460 Main Street to Woburn Common: Period reenactors will present a brief performance about the morning of April 19, 1775, when the Woburn militia gathered at Fowle Tavern before marching to Lexington. Reenactors will then lead a march from the Pocket Park to the Common, followed by a flag raising, city band performance, and musket firing display.
11:15 a.m., Woburn Common, 10 Common Street: A short public performance will bring the Declaration of Independence to life through a reading and first-person accounts from period reenactors.
11:45 a.m., Woburn Common, 10 Common Street: A short ceremony will recognize student banner design winners in coordination with the Woburn Historical Society.
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Woburn Public Library, 45 Pleasant Street: A rare printing of the Declaration of Independence and other Revolutionary and Civil War artifacts will be on view as part of the exhibition We the People.
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., First and Second Burial Grounds: Burial ground tours will be offered at the First Burial Ground, accessed from Park Street, and the Second Burial Ground, accessed from Montvale Avenue adjacent to the Peterson School.
1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Library Field, 63 Harrison Avenue: The annual Kiwanis Flag Day Festival will include family-friendly activities, live music, games, food trucks, and fireworks.

The Spirit of Brimfield - 250 Years of Freedom
2026-06-13 10:30 - 22:00 | Brimfield Town Common and Brimfield Winery, Main Street 20, Brimfield, Massachusetts, 01010, United States
On Saturday, June 13, 2026, in conjunction with Brimfield Old Home Day, our community will gather, and all are welcome to celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary of our freedom and liberty. Hundreds of Brimfield and area residents answered the voluntary call to duty from 1775 and throughout the Revolutionary War. They will be recognized by a series of cemetery tours between 10:30am-1pm where their narrative stories will be told by historians at each of their burial sites. Formal presentations and performances will begin at 2pm on the Town Common bandstand, we can expect stories of patriotism, duty, honor, and public service. The parade will begin from the public safety complex at 3pm, proceed around the Town Common, and conclude in the Brimfield Winery fields where attendees are welcome to take selfies with the parade participants. We expect the Springfield Kiltie Band, 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment, a helicopter flyover, the 215th Army Band, local high school marching band, Brimfield’s antique fire truck, and more. Everyone is welcome to enjoy live music and entertainment throughout the day at the Brimfield Winery. Around dusk the bonfire pit will be lit, while the story of Maj. Gen. Henry Knox’ amazing mission to bring cannons from Ticonderoga to Boston will be narrated. The evening concludes with a fireworks display.

Freedom Trail Foundation Rainbow Revolutionaries Tour
2026-06-13 10:45 - 12:15 | Robert Gould Shaw & 54th Regiment Monument], Tremont Street 139, Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, 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 individuals, from literary giants to a world-renowned actress, and even a Revolutionary war hero. Join in to bring this history to life and celebrate Pride by discovering the achievements of the people who have always been a part of and have helped shape Boston.
PLEASE NOTE: The tour features sites in Beacon Hill, where bricked sidewalks and hills can be difficult to traverse while using mobility aids.

Spirit of Brimfield - 250th Celebration
2026-06-13 11:00 - 21:00 | Brimfield Town Common and Brimfield Winery, Main Street 20, Brimfield, Massachusetts, 01010, United States
Saturday, June 13th Family-Friendly Events fohbrimfield.org/brimfield-250th-celebration
8:30–10:30am Pancake Breakfast to benefit Wales Community Food Pantry—First Congregational Church. Registration required at bit.ly/42negIT.
10:00am–12:00pm Revolutionary Cemetery Tours—28 Wales Road. Register for 30 minute tour intervals by calling 508-523-9544.
2:00pm Parade and Presentation on Brimfield Common
3:30pm Celebration at Brimfield Winery—Chicken BBQ, musket demonstration, face painting, games, bonfire, and music.
9:00pm Fireworks —Grand Finale!

Old Hill Burial Ground Walking Tour
2026-06-13 11:30 - 12:30 | Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Tour Old Hill Burial Ground and learn about the Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Concord’s oldest cemetery. Visit the final resting place of some of the most well-known figures from April 19, 1775 including Emerson Cogswell, Colonel Barrett, and Captain David Brown. This tour includes about 1 mile of walking on hilly, unpaved terrain.
$15 Members | $25 Non-Members. Includes same-day admission to the Concord Museum.
