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Across the State of Massachusetts, communities and institutions are celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution with events, exhibits, special tours, programs, festivals, performances, and much more. Bookmark this page to join events and celebrations statewide.

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Liberty & Union Festival

Old Colony History Museum 6 Church Green, Taunton, MA, United States

The Liberty & Union Festival, hosted by the Old Colony History Museum, is an annual event that transports you back in time to 1774 through historical reenactors, music, food, beer, […]

Concord250: Wright Tavern Pub Choir

Monument Square Main Street 58, Concord, Massachusetts, United States

Freedom Concert: Terry Borderline and the Suns Date: Saturday, October 5 Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Location: Monument Square, Concord MA Join us for an electrifying performance by Terry […]

Acton and Concord’s Roads to Revolution with Robert Gross

Action Town Hall Main Street 472, Acton, Massachusetts, United States

The renowned author of the classic “The Minutemen and their World” will share the unique conflicts and changes Acton and Concord citizens experienced in their economic and social lives that […]

Sudbury Battle of Red Horse Tavern

Longfellow’s Wayside Inn 72 Wayside Inn Road, Sudbury, MA, United States

Battle of Red Horse Tavern

General John Glover Birthday Party

Swampscott Public Library Burrill Street 61, Swampscott, Massachusetts, United States

Come celebrate General John Glover's Birthday upcoming 292nd birthday (November 5) at the Swampscott Public Library, 61 Burrill Street, Swampscott, Massachusetts. There will be an illustrated talk by members of […]

Hidden History of Black Boston with Joel Mackall

Action Memorial Library Main Street 486, Acton, Massachusetts, United States

Discover Boston’s rich 400-year African American history! Many vibrant Black communities flourished in Boston stretching back to early colonial times. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 6 PM Acton Memorial Library    

Lecture Series: Revisiting the American Revolution

Hingham Heritage Museum Main Street 34, Hingham, MA, United States

REV250 Lecture: J.J. Bell, Historian and blogger, presents "The Spies in Henry Barnes House: as part of the Hingham Historical Society 2024-2025 lecture series: Revisiting the American Revolution. The lecture […]

$175 – $200

William Hickling Prescott Award Ceremony & Conversation

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

Join us for a special award ceremony followed by a conversation between two Pulitzer Prize-winning biographical authors. In recognition of her career as an essayist and award-winning author, Stacy Schiff […]

104th NCSS Annual Conference

John B. Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center 900 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, United States

Meet with thousands of social studies educators, administrators, and professionals from across the country to inspire your usage of best practices and rejuvenate with others in the social studies profession.

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