MA250

AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage
2026-03-20 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-19 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-18 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-17 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-16 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-15 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement
2026-03-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-16 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-15 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.

1776: Declaring Independence
2026-03-20 09:30 - 16:00, 2026-03-19 09:30 - 16:00, 2026-03-18 09:30 - 16:00, 2026-03-17 09:30 - 16:00, 2026-03-16 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

Revolutionary War Encampment
2026-03-20 08:00 - 17:00 | upton historical society, Main Street 2, Upton, MA, 01568, United States
Discover what life was like during the American Revolution at this immersive historical program. Visitors will have the opportunity to:
Observe authentic military drills performed by reenactors.
Learn about 18th-century tools, crafts, and daily routines.
Explore period-accurate encampments and speak with interpreters about the era’s history.
This event is suitable for all ages and offers a unique educational experience for students, families, and history enthusiasts.
Admission: Free. Donations are appreciated to support the Upton Historical Society’s preservation efforts.

Agawam Historical Association Spring Meeting - Abigail Adams: Liberty & Legacy
2026-03-19 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-03-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Captain Charles Leonard House, 663 Main Street, Agawam, 01001, United States
The public is invited to attend the Spring meeting of the Agawam Historical Association, when Sheryl Faye will portray Abigail Adams in “Abigail Adams – Liberty & Legacy.”
Sometimes considered a founder of the REPUBLIC, Abigail Adams is now designated the First second lady and the Second First lady of the UNITED STATES.
Adams’ life is one of the most documented of the first ladies: she is remembered for the many letters she wrote to her husband while he stayed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the Continental Congresses. John frequently sought the advice of Abigail on many matters, and their letters are filled with intellectual discussions on government and politics. In one of her more famous letters she implores her husband and his colleagues, all of whom were male, to, “…remember the ladies…If particular care and attention is not paid to the Ladies we are determined to foment a Rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice, or Representation.” Her letters also serve as eyewitness accounts of the American Revolutionary War home front.
Sheryl Faye has masterfully brought to life important historical women in performances across the United States. Her captivating one-woman shows immerse audiences in a multimedia experience that inspires viewers and sparks their interest to explore more.
This event is free and open to the public.

After Evacuation: What Came Next for General Washington and the American Colonies
2026-03-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Longfellow House-Washington Headquarters, Brattle Street 105, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, United States
On March 17, 1776, the British military pulled out of Boston, giving General George Washington his first victory of the Revolutionary War. Already, however, he was positioning the Continental Army for the redcoats to return. Meanwhile, the political atmosphere had changed, sending the thirteen colonies in a new direction. This year’s annual Evacuation Day talk at Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters NHS explores how much changed during the siege and what lay ahead as the Washingtons left Cambridge.
J.L. Bell is the author of The Road to Concord: How Four Stolen Cannon Ignited the Revolutionary War and proprietor of Boston1775.net.
This annual event is made possible by the Friends of the Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters, Inc.

Evacuation Day
2026-03-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page Street, Danvers, MA, 01923, United States
Historian Daniel A. Gagnon will discuss Evacuation Day, when after an 11-month siege, the Continental Army liberated Boston on March 17, 1776, ending the British presence in Massachusetts forever.
Daniel A. Gagnon is the author of A Salem Witch: The Trial Execution, and Exoneration of Rebecca Nurse, and has spoken widely on Massachusetts history, including events related to the 250th of the American Revolution.
IMAGE: “The evacuation of Boston” , by William James Aylward.
We are proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program.
Speaker Series every 3rd Wednesday, 7pm.
Including a temporary exhibit of related artifacts from the Society’s collections.
Tapley Memorial Hall 13 Page Street, Danvers MA.
Danvers Historical Society: 978-777-1666 or E-mail to dhs@danvershistory.org Donations appreciated.

Calligraphy that Inspired a Nation: Learn to Write like America’s founders
2026-03-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Bigelow Free Public Library, 54 Walnut St, Clinton, MA, 01510, United States
Who was the calligrapher that wrote the Declaration of Independence? How did they write during the American Revolution? What tools did they use? What lettering style? Can I write like they did?
We will explore these questions and more in this hands-on 90-minute program with calligrapher, Debby Reelitz! Participants will get the opportunity to write in script, use a dip nib and ink and scribe a line from the Declaration of Independence.
For almost 30 years, Debby Reelitz has been a professional calligrapher, creating awards, gifts, commissions, chalkboards, writing on walls, engraving, teaching and much more.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Bigelow Library in Partnership with Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area

Evacuation Day Special Anniversary Walking Tour
2026-03-17 10:00 - 12:30 | Boston Common, 139 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, 02111, United States
Join Hub Town Tours for a special commemoration of the 250th anniversary of Evacuation Day, marking the end of the British occupation of the city of Boston in 1776! We’ll travel the Freedom Trail in Downtown Boston and the North End and share the gripping story of a small colonial town careening toward war with the British Empire. This historic walking tour highlights Boston’s principal role at the outset of the American Revolution and will complement commemorative activities taking place at Dorchester Heights and around the city.

Knox Trail 250 - Boston
2026-03-17 09:00 - 13:00 | Dorchester Heights Monument and Grounds, 95R G St, Boston, 02127, United States
On July 4, 2026, our nation will celebrate the semiquincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Leading up to this historic birthday Revolution 250 was created. In keeping with this celebratory campaign, it is with great enthusiasm that we present the momentous commemoration of this country’s founding, Knox Trail 250. This sequenced program is designed to represent the Henry Knox Noble Train of Artillery of 1776, the catalyst for what we now recognize in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as Evacuation Day.
In Massachusetts, starting in Great Barrington, going through over 33 towns, a simulation of the journey would be celebrated in designated hubs.
This sequenced parade of regional recognition will incorporate the invitation and participation of town managers, local historians, celebrating the commemoration and respective connections in the Noble Trail of Artillery.
BOSTON
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Dorchester Heights

Ezekiel How: Sudbury Patriot
2026-03-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Fairbank Community Center, Fairbank Road 40, Sudbury, MA, 01776, United States
Ezekiel How is best remembered for his role as leader of the Sudbury Companies of Militia who fought at Battle Road on April 19, 1775. His other military experience included militia support during the French and Indian War and responsibilities as a Colonel in the Continental Army following the Declaration of Independence. But did you know that How was also a Sudbury native and a successful Innkeeper?
Reenactor Tony Howes will discuss the life and legacy of this remarkable man – before, during, and after the American Revolution.

Deborah Sampson Gannett: Reflections on her Revolutionary War Experiences
2026-03-15 14:15 - 16:00 | Sharon Historical Society, High Street 16, Sharon, MA, 02067, United States
Julia Getz, actor and educator will portray Deborah Sampson the Massachusetts State Heroine as she describes her life as Continental Soldier Robert Shurtlieff. She was a woman, prohibited from fighting for her country, who risked imprisonment and dishonor to do so. She will be joined by a small company of Minutemen in full costume. The material is based on the speech she gave when she toured Massachusetts, New Hampshire and New York in 1802, along with her experiences recounted in her own words in the 1866 version of Hermann Mann’s “The Female Review ” originally published in 1797. The 1866 version edited by Adam Vinton contains Deborah Sampson’s rewritten descriptions of her impressive exploits. They describe an unusual woman who is now is the Official Heroine of the Commonwealth. Her story is a powerful example of courage, ingenuity and a fight for recognition in a world that often-denied women their place in history.

A Conversation with Submit Clapp Baker, in commemoration of Evacuation Day
2026-03-15 14:00 - 15:30 | Dorchester Historical Society, Boston Street 195, Boston, Massachusetts, 02125, United States
Through the magic of time travel, the Dorchester Historical Society welcomes Submit Clapp Baker, who lived from 1749 to 1836, and is portrayed by DHS board member Karen McNutt. Middie Baker will share her vivid memories of events, people, and Dorchester life in the second half of the 18th century. Her recollections include the complicated and secretive activities relating to the fortification of Dorchester Heights, which convinced the British to abandon their occupation of Boston, on March 17, 1776, departing without a shot being fired. All ages are welcome to this engaging program, which takes place in the Society’s 1806 William Clapp House in Dorchester..

The Night Everything Changed ... Yarmouth at the Heights
2026-03-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Thacher Hall, Main Street 266, Yarmouth, MA, 02675, United States
One of the most strategic and decisive victories of the Revolutionary War, the bold action of Patriots (including men of Yarmouth) at Dorchester Heights fooled the British navy into ending its siege of Boston, fleeing on March 17, 1776. Come see and hear the stories in an interactive portrayal of “Yarmouth Patriots” who were part of that historic night. This is a free, family friendly event, but seating is limited. Please register.

The Battle of Saratoga: The Glorious Successes of our Arms in the North
2026-03-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Springfield Armory National Historic Site, One Armory Square, Springfield, 01105, United States
On October 17, an entire British army surrendered for the first time in remote upstate New York. Discover how the American Northern Army successfully stopped a British invasion from Canada during the Saratoga Campaign of 1777. Garrett Cloer, Program Manager for Interpretation and Visitor Experience at Saratoga National Historical Park joins us to discuss one of the pivotal moments of the Revolutionary War.
