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Rum Revolution Craft Cocktail Class at The Inn at Hastings Park

The Inn at Hastings Park The Inn at Hastings Park | Town Meeting Bistro, Lexington, United States

The Inn at Hastings Park, Boston area's only Relais & Châteaux property located in historic Lexington, MA is in the revolutionary spirit! To celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution, rum will be the focus of this craft cocktail class. During the colonial era, Boston was in the business of […]

$21 – $125

Fireside Chat with Paul Revere at the Wayside Inn

The Wayside Inn Wayside Inn Road 72, Sudbury, Massachusetts, United States

Join Paul Revere (as portrayed by Michael Lepage) by fireside at the Wayside Inn for a spirited review of the notoriously inaccurate Longfellow poem that immortalized his Midnight Ride. Heavy hors d’oeuvres included with the price of a ticket. Drinks available for purchase at the bar. Tickets $25.00 via Resi: https://resy.com/cities/sudbury-ma/venues/longfellows-wayside-inn/events/paul-revere-fireside-chat-2025-03-20?seats=2&date=2025-03-07 Members of The Wayside […]

$20 – $25

Newburyport’s Road to Revolution Part II: Newburyport Braces for Attack by Sea

St. Paul's Episcopal Church 166 High Street, Newburyport, MA, United States

Boston is occupied, Portsmouth blockaded. A wild rumor flies that Ipswich has been attacked by sea and her inhabitants killed. A British scouting party sneaks into Newburyport Harbor under the cover of night. In the face of constant threat, Newburyport’s harbor became a safe haven for vessels of all kinds on the eve of Revolution, […]

Free – $10

Concord250: QUILTS 250 Stitching in the Spirit of Democracy

Concord Academy Main Street 166, Concord, Massachusetts, United States

Showcasing the creative energy of quilters near and far, Quilts 250 will display as many as 250 quilts that visually express through fabric and thread themes related to our country’s founding and evolution and the dynamic range of quilting arts in the last 250 years. The show is sponsored by the Concord 250 Celebrations Committee […]

“Spies Among Us:” Intelligence gathering by the British Army and Provincial Congress

Wright Tavern in Concord Center Lexington Road 2, Concord, Massachusetts, United States

Throughout February and March of 1775, the people of Massachusetts were preparing for war. The Provincial Congress organized a network of intelligence to monitor the British Army and the military supplies throughout the province. Aware of the rebel operations, the British Army conducted military intelligence missions into the Massachusetts countryside. These efforts would see moments […]

Event Series The American Revolution Experience

The American Revolution Experience

140 Lincoln St Worcester Ma Lincoln Street 140, Worcester, MA, United States

The American Battlefield Trust and the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution present this interesting and interactive exhibition that highlights the people and places that helped to form a new nation. This free event is being shown at "The Oaks" 140 Lincoln Street in Worcester MA, the home of the Colonel Timothy […]

Free

Revelry and Revolution: An Evacuation Day Harbor Cruise

Long Wharf Long Wharf 66, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

The Evacuation Day Cruise is a two-hour excursion through the Boston Harbor that tells the story of the Siege of Boston (June 1775 to March 1776). Park rangers will provide historical narration of events as we pass key landmarks, all while navigating the waters the British used to evacuate town. The trip will begin at […]

$15
Event Series Concord Women’s Chorus “Songs of the Revolution”

Concord Women’s Chorus “Songs of the Revolution”

First Parish in Concord Lexington Road 20, Concord, Massachusetts, United States

Parish Hall, First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Road, Concord To mark 250 years since the start of the American Revolution, CWC member Diane Taraz traces the road to rebellion with songs enjoyed by ordinary people, especially those often overlooked, such as women and people of color. She presents lively ballads, serene hymns, bold marches, […]

Concord250 Lantern Lighting Ceremony

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

Join us for a ceremonial lighting of the Concord250 Lantern, a 10-foot-tall commemorative lantern inspired by the historic signal light of April 19, 1775 housed today in the Concord Museum. The community lighting will take place on the grounds of the Museum where together we will light the way toward liberty and justice for all. […]

The Ride: Kostya Kennedy at The COOP

The COOP Massachusetts Avenue 140, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

2025 marks the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's legendary midnight ride! Join us at The COOP for a special evening with Kostya Kennedy, author of The Ride: Paul Revere and the Night That Saved America. Book signing to follow! RSVP link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-ride-kostya-kennedy-at-the-coop-tickets-1280779167969?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Free

Tea, Tories, and the Almost-Battle of Marshfield

Duxbury Free Library Alden Street 77, Duxbury, MA, United States

Join historian Patrick Browne as he explores the tension and resistance to British rule in Duxbury and on the South Shore of Massachusetts during the Revolutionary period.  This talk will be held in person and broadcast online. Dr Browne will highlight the unique loyalty of Duxbury's neighbor Marshfield to the Crown, including its request for […]

Free

Concord250 Speaker Event: Historian Robert A. Gross

TriCon Church Walden Street 54, Concord, Massachusetts, United States

The Milldames of Concord are pleased to invite you to an enlightening lecture by the renowned Concord historian Dr. Robert A. Gross. This event promises to be an exceptional opportunity to delve into the rich history of Concord with one of its most distinguished scholars. Event Details Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Time: 4:00 pm […]

Event Series Timeline to Independence – Marlborough, MA Rotating Exhibit

Timeline to Independence – Marlborough, MA Rotating Exhibit

Marlborough Public Library 35 W Main St., Marlborough, MA, United States

The Marlborough Revolution 250 Committee is hosting a three-part exhibit showcasing our nation's beginnings through the display of rare artifacts from private collections. Exhibit 1: Religion & Culture (1624 - 1651) & Early Seeds of Discontent (1651 - 1750) January 30, 2025: 10 AM - 7 PM January 31, 2025: 10 AM - 4 PM […]

Free

1775: Rebels, Rights & Revolution Opening Reception

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

Be among the first to explore this exhibition, which charts major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution. The stories behind Paul Revere’s ride, the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the Battle of Bunker Hill, and more are illustrated through rare letters, diary accounts, and artifacts from the MHS collection. Plus, enjoy […]

Revolutionary Harbor Lectures: Seaweeds of Boston Harbor and Beyond

Atlantic Wharf (Fort Point Room) 290 Congress Street, Boston, United States

Located within the cold waters of the Gulf of Maine, Boston Harbor hosts a rich diversity of seaweeds, including dense kelp forests and fields of calcified red algae. These seaweeds are an important component of local marine ecosystems, but what exactly are these slimy marine organisms and how important are they to the environment in […]

Free
Event Series Concord Museum: “Whose Revolution” Special Exhibition Opening Day

Concord Museum: “Whose Revolution” Special Exhibition Opening Day

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

Whose Revolution: Special Exhibition Opening Day March 28, 2025 The first of three 250th special exhibitions at the Concord Museum, Whose Revolution will highlight the competing and contradictory meanings of revolution during the period leading up to the war. Through maps, documents, furniture, and other objects, this exhibition will explore the gradual shifts that led […]

Event Series Timeline to Independence – Marlborough, MA Rotating Exhibit

Timeline to Independence – Marlborough, MA Rotating Exhibit

Marlborough Public Library 35 W Main St., Marlborough, MA, United States

The Marlborough Revolution 250 Committee is hosting a three-part exhibit showcasing our nation's beginnings through the display of rare artifacts from private collections. Exhibit 1: Religion & Culture (1624 - 1651) & Early Seeds of Discontent (1651 - 1750) January 30, 2025: 10 AM - 7 PM January 31, 2025: 10 AM - 4 PM […]

Free

Open House and Reception for the 250th Student Art Show

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

High school students from across the Commonwealth are creating artwork inspired by the “one if by land, two if by sea” lantern at the Concord Museum as a symbol of the American Revolution and our nation’s continuing aspiration towards liberty and justice for all. All are welcome to a community open house to see the […]

Free

Whose Revolution: Special Exhibition Opening Day

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

The first of three 250th special exhibitions at the Concord Museum, Whose Revolution will highlight the competing and contradictory meanings of revolution during the period leading up to the war. Through maps, documents, furniture, and other objects, this exhibition will explore the gradual shifts that led to broader support for independence. It will examine the […]

Event Series Timeline to Independence – Marlborough, MA Rotating Exhibit

Timeline to Independence – Marlborough, MA Rotating Exhibit

Marlborough Public Library 35 W Main St., Marlborough, MA, United States

The Marlborough Revolution 250 Committee is hosting a three-part exhibit showcasing our nation's beginnings through the display of rare artifacts from private collections. Exhibit 1: Religion & Culture (1624 - 1651) & Early Seeds of Discontent (1651 - 1750) January 30, 2025: 10 AM - 7 PM January 31, 2025: 10 AM - 4 PM […]

Free

Timeline to Independence – Marlborough, MA Rotating Exhibit

Marlborough Public Library 35 W Main St., Marlborough, MA, United States

The Marlborough Revolution 250 Committee is hosting a three-part exhibit showcasing our nation's beginnings through the display of rare artifacts from private collections. Exhibit 1: Religion & Culture (1624 - 1651) & Early Seeds of Discontent (1651 - 1750) January 30, 2025: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. January 31, 2025: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. […]

Free

Louisa May Alcott and the Journey to Universal Enfranchisement

Concord Town House Monument Square, Concord, Massachusetts, United States

Meet at the Concord Town House to celebrate an auspicious moment in our history: March 29th marks 145 years to the day that Louisa May Alcott, famed authoress of Little Women and hundreds of other literary works, became the first woman of Concord to cast a vote in a Town election! Join in the excitement […]

Event Series Concord250 Event: Concord Orchestra performance “American Heritage”

Concord250 Event: Concord Orchestra performance “American Heritage”

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

The Concord Orchestra, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow, is thrilled to perform “American Heritage” concerts as part of the Concord250 celebration.  Performances are on Saturday, March 29 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 30 at 2:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden.  We are excited to present a world premiere of A Beacon of Hope by Jeff […]

$25

Concord250 Concord Orchestra: “American Heritage”

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

March 29 - March 30 (All Day Event) Saturday March 29, 2025 8 PM (7:15 PM pre-concert conductor talk) Sunday March 30, 2025, 2:30 PM Past, Present, Encore! We are delighted to embark on our second season with Music Director Zeke Fetrow and invite you to join us for a fascinating 2024-2025 season showcasing beloved […]

Event Series Concord250 Event: Concord Orchestra performance “American Heritage”

Concord250 Event: Concord Orchestra performance “American Heritage”

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

The Concord Orchestra, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow, is thrilled to perform “American Heritage” concerts as part of the Concord250 celebration.  Performances are on Saturday, March 29 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 30 at 2:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden.  We are excited to present a world premiere of A Beacon of Hope by Jeff […]

$25

Newburyport’s Road to Revolution, Part III – The First Tea Party

Museum of Old Newbury 98 High Street, Newburyport, United States

Join us for a special Sunday afternoon tea party at the Museum of Old Newbury to explore a tea mystery. For generations, Newburyporters claimed to have been the first to protest onerous British tariffs by destroying tea imported from British India. Before Sam Adams's band dunked that tea in Boston harbor, as the Clipper City's […]

Free – $10

Choral Songs of Revolutionary New England

Newton Highlands Congregational Church, 54 Lincoln Street, Newton MA Lincoln Street 54, Newton, MA, United States

In observance of the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution, Norumbega Harmony, a vocal group specializing in early American shape-note music since 1976, will present a concert of the era’s patriotic and religious tunes. Songs by William Billings of Boston, along with his associates Oliver Holden of Charlestown, Daniel Read of Connecticut, […]

Freewill offering

Eyewitness to Revolution Forum and Book Launch

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

Join us for the book launch of the Concord Museum’s publication Eyewitness to Revolution: The American Revolution Collection at the Concord Museum. Written by David Wood, the book tells the story of the Revolution through the Museum’s unparalleled collection of objects related to the early days of the American Revolution. David will be joined in […]

Event Series “Heads of Families and Men of Substance” The Rise of the Merrimack Valley Minute Men

“Heads of Families and Men of Substance” The Rise of the Merrimack Valley Minute Men

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

Doors open at 6:00/Presentation Begins at 6:30 In October 1774, the Massachusetts Provincial Congress instructed towns throughout the colony to prepare for imminent conflict with England. In response, the Merrimack Valley, in particular, shifted into a wartime stance, forming minute companies, stockpiling weapons, ammunition, and supplies, and setting up a defense network ready to mobilize […]

$10

USS Lexington Ceremony

USS Lexington Memorial Massachusetts Avenue 1875, Lexington, Massachusetts, United States

Join us for a special USS Lexington Ceremony commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington, the historic clash that ignited the American Revolution​. On the morning of April 19, 1775, colonial militia and British Regulars exchanged the “shot heard ’round the world” on Lexington Green, marking the very beginning of America’s fight for […]

Free
Event Series Plymouth in the Revolution Lecture Series 2025

Plymouth in the Revolution Lecture Series 2025

Plymouth Public Library South Street 132, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Two hundred years ago, on 19 April 1775, American history changed. Colonial forces faced the British army at Lexington & Concord … and won. Word spread rapidly, and two regiments of Plymouth “Minute Men,” led by Colonel Theophilus Cotton, rallied to the Patriot cause. For the next six years, Plymoutheans participated in America’s battle for […]

Free

Good Friday Procession to the Battle Green

All are invited to the Battle Green on Friday evening, April 18th to honor those who perished in the Battle of Lexington 250 years ago. This brief commemoration will be part of the annual Good Friday Procession which will commence from St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 17 Meriam Street at approximately 8:15 p.m. The eight […]

Free

Colonial Books and Brews

Join the Acton 250 Committee and the Acton Memorial Library for this 21+ after hours library event featuring the Acton 250's Isaac Davis Brown Ale from Dirigible Brewing, the Acton Minutemen, colonial music, the unveiling of the new Isaac Davis Plow mural, food and more!  Free entry.  Merch available for purchase.  A portion of ale […]

Concord250 Exhibit: “Liberation Textiles: Our Social Fabric” Opens at Concord Art

Concord Art 37 Lexington Road, Concord, United States

Exhibition: Liberation Textiles: Our Social Fabric, April 3 - May 11 in the Main Gallery, curated by Elizabeth Thach and Camilø Álvårez Curators Tour Thursday April 3 at 5 PM (opening reception starts at 5:30 PM that evening) Artist Demo: A Sense of Touch – Tapestry Weaving with Sam Fields Wednesday, April 16th, 10:30 AM […]

Westford Rev 250: For the Defence and Safety of the Province: Massachusetts Prepares for War

Westford Museum, 2 Boston Rd, Westford MA Boston Road 2, Westford, MA, United States

In October 1774, the Massachusetts Provincial Congress ordered the towns across the colony to prepare for war with England. In response, the colony entered a wartime phase that included creating minute companies, stockpiling arms, ammunition, and equipment, and establishing a defense network ready to mobilize if the redcoats marched from Boston into the countryside. Join […]

$10

“People, Plants & Revolution” Public Art Banners and Audio Tour

Town of Arlington, MA Massachusetts Avenue 730, Arlington, MA, United States

April 4 to May 31, 2025 Public Art: Commemorative Banners and Audio Tour Arlington Center, outside along Mass Avenue People, Plants & Revolution is the theme for a series of colorful banners and an audio tour commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in Arlington, MA. Organized by ArtsArlington, the banners portray the landscape […]

Free

“Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts” Exhibition Opening Reception

Congregational Library & Archives Beacon Street 14, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Make plans to join us at 14 Beacon to celebrate the opening of our new in-person exhibition, "Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts." The evening will feature an opportunity to visit the exhibition and curator’s comments from New England’s Hidden Histories Project Director and "Sacred Rebellion" curator, Dr. Tricia Peone. By the time the American […]

Free

Untold Stories: Public Art Commemorating Arlington 250

13 Forest Gallery Massachusetts Avenue 167a, Arlington, MA, United States

On view April 5 – May 23, this 13Forest Gallery exhibition spotlights three major public art projects commissioned by Arts Arlington and planned by Public Art Curator Cecily Miller to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution and the critical role of Arlington (formerly the Village of Menotomy) on its very first day of […]

Free

Remember the Ladies Special Anniversary Walking Tour

Boston Public Garden 1 Charles St., Boston, MA, United States

Join Hub Town Tours for a special celebration of Abigail Adams's 1776 letter to John Adams, imploring the Continental Congress to include protections for women's rights as they created a new nation. We will explore the captivating stories of Bostonians that followed in the footsteps of Revolutionary women like Abigail Adams and Phillis Wheatley, and […]

Arlington 250: Tidy the Town

Town of Arlington, MA Massachusetts Avenue 730, Arlington, MA, United States

Tidy the Town for the 250th Join the Arlington Tourism and Economic Development Committee and the community as we prepare the Town for the Semiquincentennial. This moving battle down current day Massachusetts Avenue will commemorate the beginning of America’s fight for Independence. Join the Arlington Tourism and Economic Development Committee to help clean up the […]

Free
Event Series Walking Tour: Explore Revolutionary Hingham

Walking Tour: Explore Revolutionary Hingham

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

Huzzah! Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the "shot heard 'round the world" with a revolutionary tour. In this 55-minute guided walk, you'll see surviving homes from the 1700s and discover how ordinary Hinghamites survived the tumultuous years before, during, and after the American Revolution. This tour is perfect for history lovers of all ages!

$10 – $20
Event Series Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts

Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts

Congregational Library & Archives Beacon Street 14, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

The Congregational Library & Archives presents a new in-person exhibition, "Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts." The exhibition highlights the stories of Massachusetts Congregationalists drawn from the CLA’s important collections. By the time the war began, many Congregationalists had embraced a theological justification for war and revolution. They believed that God favored them and that […]

Free
Event Series Walking Tour: Explore Revolutionary Hingham

Walking Tour: Explore Revolutionary Hingham

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

Huzzah! Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the "shot heard 'round the world" with a revolutionary tour. In this 55-minute guided walk, you'll see surviving homes from the 1700s and discover how ordinary Hinghamites survived the tumultuous years before, during, and after the American Revolution. This tour is perfect for history lovers of all ages!

$10 – $20
Event Series Walking Tour: Explore Revolutionary Hingham

Walking Tour: Explore Revolutionary Hingham

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

Huzzah! Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the "shot heard 'round the world" with a revolutionary tour. In this 55-minute guided walk, you'll see surviving homes from the 1700s and discover how ordinary Hinghamites survived the tumultuous years before, during, and after the American Revolution. This tour is perfect for history lovers of all ages!

$10 – $20

Concord250 Event: Professor Michael Hattem “Concord and the Memory of the American Revolution”

Concord Free Public Library 129 Main Street, Concord, United States

Michael D. Hattem, Historian of the American Revolution and Historical Memory, will speak about the importance of the memory of the Revolution, specifically on how events in Concord have been perceived nationally. Bio: Michael D. Hattem is a historian of the American Revolution and popular memory. He is the author of The Memory of ’76: […]

Arlington 250 Kickoff Party at the Capitol Theater

Capitol Theatre Massachusetts Avenue 204, Arlington, Massachusetts, United States

Arlington 250 Kickoff Party at the Capitol A day of family fun, history, and entertainment in celebration of the American Revolution In honor of Arlington's rich historical significance and its pivotal role in the American Revolution, join us for a day filled with family-friendly activities and entertainment. This festive and free event will take place […]

Free

Groton Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary

Lawrence Adademy; Richardson-Mees Perfoming Arts Center Powderhouse Road 26, Groton, Massachusetts, United States

Groton Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary! Take a walk back in time and discover Groton’s contributions to America’s independence, the battles in Concord, MA, and Boston’s Bunker Hill. Program Schedule 1 p.m. Minutemen with Fife & Drum Gather on the Minuteman Common, Groton Center 2 p.m. Joshua Vollmar Lecture at Lawrence Academy (Richardson-Mees Performing Arts Center) […]

Free

Lecture Series: Revisiting the American Revolution

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Rev250 Lecture: Dr. Danielle Allen, James Bryant Conant University Professor, Harvard University presents "The Declaration of Independence: A Guide for our Times" as part of the Hingham Historical Society 2024-2025 lecture series: Revisiting the American Revolution. The series is an in-depth and expanded look at our Nation's founding drama; the series features renowned historians and […]

$175 – $200

The Declaration of Independence: A Guide for Our Times

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

Danielle Allen is James Bryant Conant University Professor at Harvard University and Director of the Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation at Harvard Kennedy School’s Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation. She is a professor of political philosophy, ethics, and public policy. She is also a seasoned nonprofit leader, democracy advocate, tech ethicist, distinguished author, […]

$30

North Andover Revolutionaries in the First and Second Burial Ground

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

Doors at 6 p.m./Presentation at 6:30 p.m. Join us as we approach the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution by learning about our local revolutionary heroes buried in North Andover's First and Second Burial Ground. Who were they? What was their previous fighting experience? What drove them to war? David Blauvelt is the Coordinator of […]

$10
Event Series Plymouth in the Revolution Lecture Series 2025

Plymouth in the Revolution Lecture Series 2025

Plymouth Public Library South Street 132, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Two hundred years ago, on 19 April 1775, American history changed. Colonial forces faced the British army at Lexington & Concord … and won. Word spread rapidly, and two regiments of Plymouth “Minute Men,” led by Colonel Theophilus Cotton, rallied to the Patriot cause. For the next six years, Plymoutheans participated in America’s battle for […]

Free

1775 Conference

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

The Concord Museum, the David Center for the American Revolution at the American Philosophical Society, and the Massachusetts Historical Society will hold a conference in April 2025 on the theme “1775: A Society on the Brink of War and Revolution”. Held at the Concord Museum, the conference marks the 250th anniversary of the battles of Lexington […]

1775: A Society on the Brink of War and Revolution

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

What challenges did New England society face in 1775, and how did they impact the outbreak of fighting in Concord and Lexington? The Concord Museum, the David Center for the American Revolution at the American Philosophical Society, and the Massachusetts Historical Society invite you to a conference on April 10-11, 2025 on the theme “1775”. […]

$20

A Revolution on Tap: Tavern Culture and the Road Through Somerville to Lexington

Aeronaut Brewery Tyler Street 14, Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

What better way to honor the generation of 1775 than to enjoy the ales and ciders many of them drank to drown out the latest outrages from Great Britain? Brandeis Professor Dan Breen will deliver a captivating lecture on New England's tavern culture and its relevance to the Revolution. Discover how long-gone or remarkably remaining […]

$15.00

Westford REV 250: “…before we had gone half a mile we were fired on from all sides” the Battles of Lexington & Concord, April 18-19, 1775

Westford Museum, 2 Boston Rd, Westford MA Boston Road 2, Westford, MA, United States

The Battles of Lexington and Concord erupted on April 19, 1775, pitting the brave Massachusetts militia against the formidable British forces. This confrontation followed the dramatic Midnight Rides and the urgent Lexington Alarm, which mobilized the countryside in preparation for the impending advance of British troops toward Concord. Tensions reached a breaking point when British […]

$10
Event Series Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts

Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts

Congregational Library & Archives Beacon Street 14, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

The Congregational Library & Archives presents a new in-person exhibition, "Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts." The exhibition highlights the stories of Massachusetts Congregationalists drawn from the CLA’s important collections. By the time the war began, many Congregationalists had embraced a theological justification for war and revolution. They believed that God favored them and that […]

Free

Concord250 Event: Concord Band Performs Revolutionary Music at Spring Pops! Concert

The Concord Band will present its spirited Spring Pops! concert on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 7:00PM, at 51 Walden Performing Arts Center. The program commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord as part of Concord250 festivities this year throughout the town of Concord. The concert features two compositions specially commissioned to honor the historic […]

Arlington Restaurant Week

Arlington Restaurant Week Sunday, April 12-Monday, April 21 Arlington’s diverse cuisine, representing all corners of the world, will be on display during Arlington Restaurant Week. Running from Sunday, April 12 through Monday, April 21, Arlington Restaurant Week will encompass Patriots’ Day Weekend 2025 and will celebrate 250 years since the Battle of Menotomy which took […]

“Bedford Answers the Call” Exhibit Grand Opening

Bedford Historical Society South Road 16, Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

Join us for the grand opening of “Bedford Answers the Call” at our Open House on April 12th from 8 – 10:15 a.m. and immediately following the Pole Capping Day parade and ceremony. In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the first day of the American Revolutionary War on April 19, 1775, we’ve created a […]

Free

Woburn’s Historic Battle Road Reenactment

Woburn's Historic Battle Road Russell Street 223, Woburn, MA, United States

Join us for Woburn’s Historic Battle Road Celebration! This special event will honor the courage and legacy of Woburn’s Minutemen, who played a crucial role in the Battle of Lexington and Concord. We will unveil a new monument along Battle Road to commemorate Woburn’s important contributions to the Revolutionary War. Stay tuned for more details […]

HistoryFest

Westfield State University Western Avenue 577, Westfield, Massachusetts, United States

Join the Pioneer Valley History Network for a gathering of local history enthusiasts, including local historians, public history professionals, genealogists, preservationists, academics, and others, in one place for one day of sharing. This is a one-day, conference-style event, a grassroots, democratic way to gather and share ideas and information. The topics that are presented are […]

$15

Pole Capping Day – Colonial Reenactment of a Call to Patriots in Bedford

Town of Bedford Mudge Way 10, Bedford, Massachusetts, United States

Join the Bedford Minuteman Company and Minuteman Companies from the area as they converge on Willson Park in Bedford to commemorate the spirit and courage of the patriots who sparked the American Revolution. Pole Capping Day is considered the start of the Patriots Day celebration in the region. The Liberty Pole Capping and Raising is […]

Event Series Walking Tour: Explore Revolutionary Hingham

Walking Tour: Explore Revolutionary Hingham

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

Huzzah! Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the "shot heard 'round the world" with a revolutionary tour. In this 55-minute guided walk, you'll see surviving homes from the 1700s and discover how ordinary Hinghamites survived the tumultuous years before, during, and after the American Revolution. This tour is perfect for history lovers of all ages!

$10 – $20

Open House at Meriam’s Corner (Minute Man NHP)

Minute Man National Historical Park 74 Liberty Street, Concord, MA, United States

Visit the Nathan Meriam witness house and talk with costumed park staff about the Meriam family and the importance of the crossroad near their home on April 19, 1775. In the early afternoon of that fateful day, Militia soldiers arriving from Reading, Chelmsford, and Billerica attacked retreating British soldiers near this home. From Meriam’s Corner […]

Battle Road Memorial Dedication & Woburn’s 250th Anniversary Celebration

Woburn's Historic Battle Road Russell Street 223, Woburn, MA, United States

Join us as we commemorate Woburn’s rich Revolutionary War history with the unveiling of the new Battle Road Memorial Area! This special event will honor the brave men of Woburn who marched on April 19, 1775, with a brand-new monument, interpretive signage, and a dedicated space for reflection. Event Highlights: – Monument Dedication – Honoring […]

Free
Event Series Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts

Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts

Congregational Library & Archives Beacon Street 14, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

The Congregational Library & Archives presents a new in-person exhibition, "Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts." The exhibition highlights the stories of Massachusetts Congregationalists drawn from the CLA’s important collections. By the time the war began, many Congregationalists had embraced a theological justification for war and revolution. They believed that God favored them and that […]

Free

Start the Press! Celebrating the Newspaper That Sparked a Revolution

American Antiquarian Society 185 Salisbury Street, Worcester, United States

Join the American Antiquarian Society (AAS) for a free community open house commemorating 250 years since Boston printer and patriot Isaiah Thomas brought his printing press and newspaper, The Massachusetts Spy, to Worcester--a move that helped shape the American Revolution. Thomas's original eighteenth-century press, which he named "no. 1," is housed at AAS, the national […]

Free
Event Series Walking Tour: Explore Revolutionary Hingham

Walking Tour: Explore Revolutionary Hingham

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

Huzzah! Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the "shot heard 'round the world" with a revolutionary tour. In this 55-minute guided walk, you'll see surviving homes from the 1700s and discover how ordinary Hinghamites survived the tumultuous years before, during, and after the American Revolution. This tour is perfect for history lovers of all ages!

$10 – $20
Event Series Walking Tour: Explore Revolutionary Hingham

Walking Tour: Explore Revolutionary Hingham

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

Huzzah! Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the "shot heard 'round the world" with a revolutionary tour. In this 55-minute guided walk, you'll see surviving homes from the 1700s and discover how ordinary Hinghamites survived the tumultuous years before, during, and after the American Revolution. This tour is perfect for history lovers of all ages!

$10 – $20

Prescott’s Ride & The Lincoln Alarm (Minute Man NHP)

Hartwell Tavern 35 Virginia Road, Lincoln, MA, United States +1 more

“LISTEN my children, and you shall hear. Of the midnight ride of…” Samuel Prescott? On the evening of April 12, 2025 join National Park Rangers as we commemorate and explore the true story of the famous midnight ride 250 years ago. On April 19th 1775 a midnight alarm spread across Massachusetts about the impending march […]

Westford Rev 250: The Westford Girls Scouts presents; “A Day for Doughnuts, April 19, 1775”

Westford Museum, 2 Boston Rd, Westford MA Boston Road 2, Westford, MA, United States

Join us for “A Day for Doughnuts,” a one-act play set on April 19, 1775. This performance captures the last thing Colonel Robinson said before he left that morning: “Have the girls prepare dough knots and send them to the men for lunch.” Olive Prescott, Lt. Col. John Robinson’s great-granddaughter, recounts the April 19, 1775 […]

$10
Event Series “Spies Among Us” year long exhibit opening on February 6th 2025

“Spies Among Us” year long exhibit opening on February 6th 2025

Golden Ball Tavern Museum Boston Post Road 662, Weston, Massachusetts, United States

"Spies Among Us" will open on Thursday, February 6th at 10 a.m. during the museum’s first Thursday opening hours. We will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 6th and will be open every Thursday going forward from 10-4. We will also showcase the exhibit during our February Second Sunday Open House […]

Free

Barrett Farm Open House & Programs (Minute Man NHP)

Minute Man National Historical Park 74 Liberty Street, Concord, MA, United States +1 more

On April 19th, 1775 a contingent of about 120, British Soldiers marched over the North Bridge to Barrett’s farm in search of military arms and supplies. During this open house program explore the interior of this 319 year old home, talk with park staff about military preparations in 1775, and learn the story of Rebeckah […]

Opening of “Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington”

Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA, United States

This special event will open the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library's newest gallery exhibition, “Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington." This exhibition explores how ordinary Lexingtonians protested for their rights and helped fuel the movement for American independence, as well as how the choices made at Lexington in 1775 became an important […]

Free

50th Anniversary Celebration and Rededication

Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA, United States

The Museum of Our National Heritage opened on April 20, 1975. The museum, now known as the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, was a Bicentennial gift to the nation from the Scottish Rite Freemasons of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. Join us on Sunday, April 13, 2025, to kick off the museum's 50th anniversary celebration! […]

Free

Le Chapître de la Naissance de la Révolution Exclusive Dinner

The Inn at Hastings Park The Inn at Hastings Park | Town Meeting Bistro, Lexington, United States

Embark on an exclusive culinary revolution! The Inn at Hastings Park, Boston area's only Relais & Châteaux property located in historic Lexington, MA, and Executive Chef Alissa Tsukakoshi, in partnership with the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs of Boston a modern eight-course paired menu inspired by Colonial flavors, honoring the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution Chaîne […]

$21 – $275.00

Concord250: Weaving an Address

The Umbrella Arts Center Stow Street 40, Concord, MA, United States

Exhibition: April 14 - June 14, 2025 Opening Reception April 14, 6 p.m. The Umbrella Arts Center in historic Concord Center will commemorate the semiquincentennial of the American Revolution and “the shot heard round the world” with an ambitious outdoor/indoor public and gallery art exhibition, Weaving an Address, curated by artist Marla McLeod. For the […]

Free

Massachusetts Community Militias

Tapley Memorial Hall 13 Page Street, Danvers, MA, United States

A casual discussion and 20-30 minute film. Presented by Heritage Films. Typically, the 2nd Monday every month, Noon – 1 p.m. Tapley Memorial Hall 13 Page Street, Danvers, MA. Free Admission. Donations appreciated. Bring your lunch! We are proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program. Danvers Historical Society: 978-777-1666 or E-mail […]

Free

Concord’s Secret History. Premiere Afternoon Screening

umbrella arts center Stow Street, Concord, Massachusetts, United States

The documentary reveals a long-suppressed secret, set in Concord, Massachusetts — the birthplace of the American Revolution, where the first shots were fired on April 19, 1775. While Concord is often celebrated for its role in the fight for freedom, few are aware of the untold stories that extend beyond its borders. The film also […]

British Landing Site & Pub Trivia

Centanni Park and Lamplighter CX North First Street 110, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Learn about the landing site of the British regulars on the night of April 18, 1775, and then gather at Lamplighter CX for a fun evening of pub trivia with a focus on the American Revolution. Visit the landing site of the British troops in East Cambridge, then raise a pint at LamplighterCX to celebrate […]

Reconstructing the Voice of James Stevens: A North Andover Revolutionary

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

Doors open at 6 p.m./Presentation at 6:30 p.m. Join linguist and NAHS facilities manager, Antoine Trombino-Ponte as he explains his reconstruction of the voice of James Stevens, through James’ diary, which he began on April 19, 1775. Antoine Trombino-Aponte is the Facilities Manager at the North Andover Historical Society as well as an Educator at […]

$10

Lanterns & Luminaries with Ken Burns

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

In honor of the 250th anniversary of the “two if by sea” lantern signal, Lanterns & Luminaries 2025 will be a unique event filled with commemoration, inspiration, and celebration. Filmmaker Ken Burns will accept the Third Lantern Award, which is presented annually to an individual who embodies the values symbolized in Old North Church’s iconic […]

Event Series ♫♬ Paul Revere & Friends™

♫♬ Paul Revere & Friends™

Billerica Council On Aging Concord Road 25, Billerica, MA, United States

Musical Ventriloquist Kevin Driscoll (aka Paul Revere) is a Massachusetts Certified Teacher with decades of teaching experience. The Paul Revere & Friends™ INTERACTIVE performance is in full compliance with the goals of the Massachusetts History and Social Science Curriculum Framework . The INTERACTIVE learning experience includes “the beginning of the Revolution at Lexington and Concord, […]

Free

Remembrance of April 19th 1775: A Celebration of the Acton Minute Men

Discovery Museum Main Street 177, Acton, MA, United States

Join the Acton 250 Committee for this 21+ after-hours event celebrating the Acton Minutemen! We will be featuring the Acton 250 Isaac Davis Brown Ale from Dirigible Brewing, food and more! FREE ADMISSION! Acton 250 Merchandise will also be available for purchase. Sponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank with support from the Discovery Museum. For more […]

Free

Remembrance of April 19, 1775 – A Celebration of the Acton Minutemen

Discovery Museum Main Street 177, Acton, MA, United States

Event starts at 6 PM until 8:30 PM at the Discovery Museum, Acton. Sponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank and the Discovery Museum. A 21+ event celebrating Acton’s Minute Men. Featuring light apps and Acton 250 Committee’s Isaac Davis Brown Ale in collaboration with Dirigible Brewing Company, Littleton, MA. 6:45 Presentation 1, on Upper Floor: The […]

Free

The American Revolution: An Evening with Ken Burns Presented by the BSO & GBH

Symphony Hall Massachusetts Avenue 301, Boston, MA, United States

Join Ken Burns, GBH, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra, on April 16, 2025 at 7:30pm at Symphony Hall to preview his new film, THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. The event will feature musical performances, selections from the documentary, and a behind-the-scenes conversation with Burns, his co-director Sarah Botstein, and three historians featured in the film: Vincent Brown, […]

Ken Burns | The American Revolution

Battin Hall, Cary Memorial Building 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, United States

https://lex250.org/filmmaker-ken-burns-to-share-early-look-at-his-new-documentary-the-american-revolution-in-lexington-and-concord/ Filmmaker Ken Burns to Share Early Look at His New Documentary “The American Revolution” in Lexington and Concord The Lex250 Commission and the Concord250 Executive Committee today announced that documentarian Ken Burns will visit Lexington and Concord on April 17 to discuss his new film, “The American Revolution,” timed to the start of the […]

Free

♫♬ Paul Revere & Friends™

509 Great Road, Stow, MA 01775 Great Road 509, Stow, MA, United States

Paul Revere is coming to the Stow Recreation Center... no, not really.  Kevin Driscoll and his ventriloquist puppets become ♫♬ Paul Revere & Friends™ for the 1:00 PM 4/17/25 family friendly FUN at the Stow Recreation Center.

Free

♫♬ Paul Revere & Friends™

Stow Council On Aging Great Road 509, Stow, MA, United States

Musical Ventriloquist Kevin Driscoll (aka Paul Revere) is a Massachusetts Certified Teacher with decades of teaching experience. The Paul Revere & Friends™ INTERACTIVE performance is in full compliance with the goals of the Massachusetts History and Social Science Curriculum Framework . The INTERACTIVE learning experience includes “the beginning of the Revolution at Lexington and Concord, […]

Free

Patriots’ Day Community Sing-along and Flash Mob Performances

Depot Square Depot Square, Lexington, MA, United States

Come join this fun Lex250 community sing-along of our very own Lexington Patriots’ Day song, to the tune of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy! Musicians from our Lexington High School orchestra, band, and choir, together with elementary and middle school musicians will lead the crowd sing-along outside Cary Hall, at 6pm. Come earlier to watch flash […]

Free

Reading Frederick Douglass Together at the Norton Public Library

Norton Public Library East Main Street 68, Norton, Massachusetts, United States

Frederick Douglass - who was born into slavery in Maryland's tobacco fields and liberated himself at the age of 20 - was a legendary Massachusetts resident. We're celebrating the famous abolitionist and stirring orator who drew crowds of thousands of listeners worldwide. JOIN US as we take turns reading aloud his blistering 1852 speech to […]

Governor Bellingham Cary House Museum Open House and Historical Talk

Governor Bellingham-Cary House Museum 34 Parker St, Chelsea, MA, United States

Chelsea artist Max Pro explores personal and cultural ties between Chelsea and the Caribbean in a compelling presentation on the history of Cuba. The Cary family, whose historic home serves as the backdrop for this event, lived in Chelsea while also overseeing plantations in Grenada and other Caribbean islands. Their story is intertwined with the […]

Free Entry

Eve of the American Revolution, April 1775: What were they thinking?

Goodnow Library Concord Road 21, Sudbury, Massachusetts, United States

Continuing our celebration of Patriot's Week, join Goodnow Library and Sudbury250 for an in-person event, interactive event as we dive into what the last few hours would have looked like before America changed forever. Pete Abair, local author of the historical fiction, Each Hath a Hand: A Rebellion at Dawn, 1775, will discuss the varying […]

Free

Awards Ceremony (VO250)

Battin Hall, Cary Memorial Building 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, United States

Awards Ceremony and Kickoff for VO250 Program. Awards Ceremony in place of the usual Saturday morning, typically held on the Battle Green.

Concord250: One-Day Choir with Kenter Davies at the Armory

Concord Armory Everett Street 91, Concord, Massachusetts, United States

Join friends and neighbors in this one of a kind collective choral event! Led and arranged by beloved NYC music leader Kenter Davies (who grew up in Sudbury!), we’ll explore harmony, free our voices, and build community through the song “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong. There’s no auditions, no experience necessary, and no […]

Patriot Vigil (Minute Man NHP)

Minute Man National Historical Park 74 Liberty Street, Concord, MA, United States

As darkness descends upon the North Bridge battlefield we invite you to come and reflect on the events of April 19, 1775 and the meaning of liberty. The evening ceremony will feature a lantern-light procession, poetry, music, and a recitation of the names of the soldiers who gave their lives on that “ever-memorable” 19th of […]

Historical Talks Illuminate the Midnight Ride on the 250th Anniversary

Paul Revere House 19 North Square, Boston, United States

Join Paul Revere House staff people as they review the story of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride on the 250th anniversary of his now famous adventure. Learn new angles to the story that you may have never learned in school and discover how the humble silversmith became famous long after his death at the venerable age […]

$1.00 – $62

Isaac Davis Trail March – Acton Minutemen commemorate the march to Concord

Old North Bridge Old North Bridge, Concord, MA, United States +1 more

Annual Isaac Davis March on Friday April 18, 2025, at 6:30 am, to commemorate the 250’th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. Walk with us from the Isaac Davis homestead to Concord's North Bridge. (7 miles on foot, please be prepared for any weather. We march rain or shine) Parking for the Isaac […]

Free
Event Series 250th Anniversary Paul Revere Midnight Ride Dinner & Candlelight Procession at The Inn at Hastings Park

250th Anniversary Paul Revere Midnight Ride Dinner & Candlelight Procession at The Inn at Hastings Park

The Inn at Hastings Park The Inn at Hastings Park | Town Meeting Bistro, Lexington, United States

On the evening of April 18, 1775, Paul Revere was summoned and given the task of riding on horseback from Charlestown to Lexington, approx. 12.5 miles, to inform two leaders of the Sons of Liberty, John Hancock and Samuel Adams who were staying in Lexington, with the news that British soldiers stationed in Boston were […]

$21 – $150

Paul Revere’s Ride Reenactment

Hancock-Clarke House 36 Hancock Street, Lexington, United States

Lexington was preparing for battle long before British soldiers arrived on April 19th, 1775. The day before, Paul Revere and William Dawes, fellow Sons of Liberty, rode hard from Boston, arriving in town just before midnight. Their destination: the home of Reverend Jonas Clarke, cousin to patriot leader John Hancock. Their mission: To warn John […]

Free
Event Series Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts

Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts

Congregational Library & Archives Beacon Street 14, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

The Congregational Library & Archives presents a new in-person exhibition, "Sacred Rebellion: Congregationalists in Revolutionary Massachusetts." The exhibition highlights the stories of Massachusetts Congregationalists drawn from the CLA’s important collections. By the time the war began, many Congregationalists had embraced a theological justification for war and revolution. They believed that God favored them and that […]

Free

Midnight Ride Special Anniversary Walking Tour

Join Hub Town Tours for a special commemoration of the Midnight Ride of Paul Revere that began on April 18, 1775. We will travel the iconic Freedom Trail through Downtown Boston and explore the gripping story of a small colonial town careening toward war with the British Empire. This historic walking tour highlights Boston's principal […]

Carbo Loading Menu at il Casale Lexington before 111th Patriots’ Day 5-Mile Road Race

il Casale Lexington 1727 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, United States

Located in the heart of Lexington Center, il Casale Lexington will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington with a carbo-loading menu ahead of the 111th Patriots' Day 5-mile road, revolutionary-inspired specialty cocktails, a themed live jazz brunch, and extended hours to accommodate the influx of visitors. Additional details below: Carbo Loading […]

Robbins Ride, Acton Massachusetts

Acton, Ma Concord Road, Acton, MA, United States

Samuel Prescott, it is thought, arrived in Acton, after alarming and leaving Concord, where he awoke Captain Joseph Robbins, one of Acton’s militia leaders, at about 3 in the morning of the 19th. Upon hearing the news, Captain Robbins had his 13-year-old son saddle up their horse, whereupon the young boy took off with (or […]

Free

Paul Revere Bids Farewell

Paul Revere House 19 North Square, Boston, United States

Encounter Paul and Rachel Revere in their home as he prepares to depart on his Midnight Ride. Tour the museum’s Visitor Center, where museum staff will share the full story of Revere’s adventures on April 18, 1775. This Open House is FREE but admissions will be limited by the space constraints of the historic home. […]

Free

Paul Revere’s Ride to Revolution

Old North Church Salem Street 193, Boston, MA, United States +2 more

On the evening of April 18, 2025, Boston will commemorate the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s legendary Midnight Ride, a pivotal moment in American history. Through immersive activities, participants can engage directly with historic and cultural sites in the North End and Charlestown to be a part of Boston’s revolutionary legacy. Follow Paul Revere’s departure […]

Event Series The Osgoods – 250 Years Ago They Started A Revolution

The Osgoods – 250 Years Ago They Started A Revolution

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

Doors at 6 p.m./Presentation at 6:30 p.m. Based on shared research about their families, cousins Rich Pitra and Kathleen Osgood will bring their ANCESTRY CLUB research to North Andover on the eve of the 250th anniversary of our town’s involvement in the early days of the American Revolution. From the “shot heard round the world” […]

$10
Event Series 250th Anniversary Paul Revere Midnight Ride Dinner & Candlelight Procession at The Inn at Hastings Park

250th Anniversary Paul Revere Midnight Ride Dinner & Candlelight Procession at The Inn at Hastings Park

The Inn at Hastings Park The Inn at Hastings Park | Town Meeting Bistro, Lexington, United States

On the evening of April 18, 1775, Paul Revere was summoned and given the task of riding on horseback from Charlestown to Lexington, approx. 12.5 miles, to inform two leaders of the Sons of Liberty, John Hancock and Samuel Adams who were staying in Lexington, with the news that British soldiers stationed in Boston were […]

$21 – $150

Paying Homage to Harriet Powers: A Revolutionary Quilter

Mystic Open Studio Massachusetts Avenue 785, Arlington, MA, United States

In celebration of the American Revolution’s ideals of freedom and equality, ArtsArlington has invited the fber artists of Princeton Sankofa Stitchers Modern Quilt Guild to share their powerful quilt blocks on Patriots Day Weekend. Guild members Mada Coles Galloway, Lesyslie Rackard & Tarsha-Nicole Taylor will be at Mystic Open Studio during visiting hours to share […]

Free

Burying Ground Tour 1: Old Hill and Newburyport’s Road to Revolution

Old Hill Burying Ground Greenleaf Street 25, Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States

Join Ghlee Woodworth and Bethany Groff Dorau for a fascinating journey through history as we explore the Old Hill Burying Ground. Discover the stories of the men and women who played a vital role in the Revolutionary War. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the past and uncover the secrets buried in this historic […]

Free – $10

Revolution’s Edge: Costumed Reading of the Hit Play

Paul Revere Mall Unity Street 21, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

To kick off Boston’s Patriots’ Day weekend celebrations in partnership with the City of Boston, Old North Illuminated will stage a free reading of the hit play Revolution’s Edge behind Old North Church on Paul Revere Mall. Mayor Michelle Wu and other local officials will attend the play and give remarks to commemorate this historic […]

Free

Shadows of 1775

Centre Cong. Church Chapel & Meeting House on Common Lynnfield, MA, United States

An original play telling the story of Lynnfield on April 18-19 through the voices of the Lynnfield Militia members. their families, and other townspeople. It will be led by a narrator who calls on various characters sitting in the audience. Characters, (who are real people from 1775 Lynnfield) tell their individual stories, which, in turn, […]

Free

250th Anniversary Lantern Service Featuring Heather Cox Richardson

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

The Old North Church is offering a traditional Lantern Service on Friday, April 18, 2025 at 7:00pm in honor of the 250th anniversary of the “two if by sea” signal from the church’s steeple on the eve of the American Revolution. Dr. Heather Cox Richardson, acclaimed author and professor of history at Boston College, will […]

Good Friday Procession to the Battle Green

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church to Lexington Battle Green Meriam Street 17, Lexington, Massachusetts, United States

All are invited to the Battle Green on Friday evening, April 18th to honor those who perished in the Battle of Lexington 250 years ago. This brief commemoration will be part of the annual Good Friday Procession which will commence from St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 17 Meriam Street at approximately 8:15 pm. The eight […]

Free

Patriots’ Day at the Concord Museum

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

Free admission (9:00 am – 5:00 pm), including access to the immersive April 19, 1775 galleries to see the original lantern from Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride and the new special exhibition Whose Revolution. A family-friendly encampment of Revolutionary Living History (10:00 am – 5:00 pm). Billerica Colonial Minutemen will drill with muskets, cook over […]

Free

Special Patriots’ Day Open Hours at Lexington History Museums

Lexington History Museums 13 Depot Sq, Lexington, United States

Lexington History Museums is open on a special schedule for April 19! We will be open early to accommodate visitors in town for the big reenactment, and will be closing early to coincide with the afternoon parade. Please see exact hours below. Buckman Tavern: Walk-through tours 6 a.m. - 8 a.m. Regular audio tours with […]

Free

Concord250 Block Party

Concord Concord, MA, United States

250th Block Party Timeline All DAY EVENTS 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Turnpike. Community Day at the Concord Museum, enjoy free admission to the Museum to see the original lantern from Paul Revere’s midnight ride and the new special exhibition “Whose Revolution.” Family drop-in activities. Free. 11:00 AM – 7:45 PM […]

Bus to the Battle: Concord and Lexington

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

Join fellow history lovers for a pre-dawn journey to the 250th-anniversary reenactment of the "shot heard `round the world" - the battles of Concord & Lexington! Following the 6 a.m. reenactment (the actual time these events occurred in 1775), enjoy a hearty breakfast on historic Lexington Green. Options include a plated breakfast at the iconic […]

$50 – $200

Reenactment of the Battle of Lexington

Lexington Battle Green Lexington Battle Green, Lexington, United States

The Lexington Minute Men will conduct the 250th Anniversary Reenactment of the Civilian Evacuation of the Battle of Lexington and the Battle of Lexington on the Lexington Battle Green on Saturday, April 19, 2025. According to the Lexington History Museums, on the night of April 18, 1775, over 700 British soldiers were sent from Boston […]

Free

Troop 160 Pancake Breakfast

St. Brigid Church Massachusetts Avenue 2001, Lexington, Massachusetts, United States

Join us for freshly made pancakes and sausage, oranges and unlimited beverages-- hot coffee/tea, hot chocolate, and juice. Matzo, vegetarian sausage and takeaway options available. When: Saturday April 19, from 5:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Whether you're an early riser or prefer to sleep in a bit, we've got you covered! Come after the re-enactment […]

$5 – $12

Patriots’ Day Pancake Breakfast

The Church of Our Redeemer 6 Meriam Street, Lexington, United States

To celebrate Patriots' Day, the Church of Our Redeemer, 6 Meriam Street, will host its annual Patriots' Day Pancake Breakfast Saturday, April 19 from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM in the parish hall. A complete breakfast, including pancakes & sausage, juice and choice of coffee or hot chocolate is offered. Please join us in the […]

Free

250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington Patriots’ Day Brunch at The Inn at Hastings Park

The Inn at Hastings Park The Inn at Hastings Park | Town Meeting Bistro, Lexington, United States

On this day celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington, the Inn at Hastings Park’s Town Meeting Bistro will be offering a special Patriot’s Day buffet and á la carte Champagne brunch. Available from after the Battle of Lexington reenactment and before the Town of Lexington’s Patriots’ Day parade. 6 a.m. – 12 […]

$3 – $12

Special Patriots’ Day Open Hours at Lexington History Museums

Lexington History Museums 13 Depot Sq, Lexington, United States

Lexington History Museums is open on a special schedule for April 19! We will be open early to accommodate visitors in town for the big reenactment, and will be closing early to coincide with the afternoon parade. Please see exact hours below.

Free

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