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Westford REV 250: “Bartering, Currency, and the American Economy in Colonial Times”

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

The early American colonies faced significant cash problems, and various solutions were devised to address them. Money, or the lack of it, was a persistent issue in colonial America. The colonists were subject to British rule, where gold and silver were the official legal tender; however, British coins circulated only infrequently in the colonies. Lacking […]

LEGO®️ Maritime Festival

USS Constitution Museum Boston, Massachusetts, United States

USS Constitution Museum Come join us during February Vacation Week as the Museum hosts its annual LEGO®️Maritime Festival!!! As we count down to the Navy’s 250th Birthday, we are introducing special edition LEGO Kits of USS Constitution, USS Cassin Young and USS Nantucket! Come visit and let your creativity flourish as part of our Ship […]

Free

Presidents’ Day Festival

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum Boston, Massachusetts, United States

In celebration of Presidents’ Day, historic guests, creative activities, live musical performances as well as Museum tours will bring the JFK Library to life in new ways for all ages. Enjoy performances of campaign songs and maker activities to highlight President Kennedy’s time in the White House, with additional elements focusing on democratic values and […]

Witness to Revolution: Meet Hannah Mather, North Square Neighbor of the Revere Family

Paul Revere House 19 North Square, Boston, United States

Hannah Mather was 13 years old when she helped her uncle, Lieutenant Governor Thomas Hutchinson, escape from the sacking of his mansion during the Stamp Act riots, and 22 when she smuggled letters to Patriot leaders during the Siege of Boston. Hear from Hannah herself (portrayed by Mehitabel Glenhaber) about her experiences coming of age […]

$1.00 – $62

Hands-on Tours of the Paul Revere House

Paul Revere House 19 North Square, Boston, United States

Designed to bring our oldest historic house to life by offering opportunities to engage with reproduction objects in each room and to consider 17th and 18th century life from a kids-eye-view, the approximately 30-minute tour is aimed at families. Tours at 10:30, 11:30, & 2:30 are included in the price of admission.

$1.00 – $62

Witness to Revolution: Meet Hannah Mather, North Square Neighbor of the Revere Family

Paul Revere House 19 North Square, Boston, United States

Hannah Mather was 13 years old when she helped her uncle, Lieutenant Governor Thomas Hutchinson, escape from the sacking of his mansion during the Stamp Act riots, and 22 when she smuggled letters to Patriot leaders during the Siege of Boston. Hear from Hannah herself (portrayed by Mehitabel Glenhaber) about her experiences coming of age […]

$1.00 – $62

Leslie’s Retreat: Salem on the Brink of Revolution Exhibit Opening Reception and Lecture

Salem Armory Visitor Center New Liberty Street 2, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Before Lexington and Concord, there was “Leslie’s Retreat” – a confrontation between Salem residents and British soldiers in February 1775. Essex Heritage and its partners are inviting the public and media members to learn about this historic event, which is part of ongoing efforts to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. On February […]

Fashioning for Freedom: Layers of Liberty

Salem Old Town Hall Derby Square 32, Salem, MA, United States

History Alive, Inc is pleased to present their second installation of a fashion show of ideas from history, "Fashioning for Freedom, Layers of Liberty." This special performance, in partnership with the Salem Human Rights Commission and the North Shore Juneteenth Association, presents a celebratory runway of Black creativity and activism from New England's past three […]

Speaking Event Before March to Salem’s North Bridge

St Peter's San Pedro Episcopal Church Saint Peter Street 24, Salem, MA, United States

Join us at 9:30am at St. Peter’s-San Pedro Episcopal Church on Saturday February 22. 2025 to learn the history behind Leslie’s Retreat, and to hear from current elected officials. On February 26, 1775, Salem witnessed what could have been the first battle of the American Revolution. This event marked Salem’s first armed resistance to British […]

Free

Red Coat March to Salem’s North Bridge

North Bridge (Salem, MA) 62 Federal Street, Salem, MA, United States

Join us as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of “Leslie’s Retreat,” a pivotal moment that marked Salem’s first stand against British authority and helped spark the American Revolution. On February 26, 1775, just weeks before the shots at Lexington and Concord, Salem witnessed what could have been the first battle of the American Revolution. When […]

Free

Family Field Trip: Investigate the Old Ordinary

Old Ordinary Lincoln Street 21, Hingham, MA, United States

Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in Hingham during the American Revolution? Take on the roles of real people Hinghamites and explore the Old Ordinary House Museum through their eyes to experience daily life for families on the wartime homefront. This fun and family-oriented experience is perfect for family members of […]

$20 – $25

Fashion in the Season of Revolution: A Panel Discussion and a Revolutionary Reenactor Promenade

Peabody Essex Museum Essex Street 161, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) invites you to step back in time with Fashion in the Season of Revolution, a dynamic exploration of the intersection between style, society, and conflict in the Revolutionary era. This engaging program, presented in cooperation with Leslie’s Retreat 250, offers a unique blend of scholarship, storytelling, and immersive experience, combining […]

Free

Revolution Ball: A celebration to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Leslie’s Retreat

Hamilton Hall Chestnut Street 9, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Celebrate History with us! The Revolution Ball is a colonial dress/black tie evening of live music, dancing, food, and drinks. The event celebrates the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of Leslie's Retreat from the Salem gunpowder raid of 1775. In February of 1775, Colonel Alexander Leslie and his British regulars were sent to raid the […]

$125 – $150

In Open Rebellion

Old Town Hall Derby Square 32, Salem, Massachusetts, United States

Held in Salem’s Historic Old Town Hall, step back into Salem on the eve of the American Revolution for the anniversary of Leslie’s Retreat and Revolution 250! Its autumn of 1774, Salem is the seat of the newly appointed Royal Governor, General Gage- welcomed by some, resented by others. With their local government severely constrained […]

Free

“In Open Rebellion” the Musical Play

Salem Old Town Hall Derby Square 32, Salem, MA, United States

It’s Autumn, 1774. Massachusetts is confined, punished & neglected by the Royal Government. Tyranny sparks hopes of Revolution! When Patriots meet secretly in Salem, enslaved Africans want to take the talk of Liberty at face value. Can they? Join the forbidden assembly! Attending “In Open Rebellion” is your chance to imagine yourself amidst Salem’s Patriots, […]

Free

The Man, the Myth and the Legacy: Will the Real Paul Revere Please Stand Up?

Paul Revere’s legacy has been both elevated and obscured by his now famous ride, 250 years ago on April 18, 1775. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s dramatic poem replaced what actually happened with a much beloved romantic version. Nina Zannieri, Executive Director of the Paul Revere Memorial Association, and Robert Martello, Professor of the History of Science and […]

A Snapshot of Acton’s Early Black Residents (1730-1830)

Acton Town Hall Main Street 472, Acton, MA, United States

The Acton 250 Committee presents Acton’s celebrated historians Anne Forbes, Bill Klauer and Bob Pion who will discuss recent learnings of Acton’s Black residents in honor African American History Month. Black citizens were among the residents here when Acton first became a Town in 1735, and several fought in the Revolution at the Concord Bridge […]

Free
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

American Revolution 1764 to 1774: Building Resentment

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

The American Revolution began in New England. 250 years ago, the people who settled in what is now Massachusetts resisted attempts to deny them their rights as British citizens. What happened as a result of this struggle changed the world. As part of Marlborough Revolution 250, come learn about the events that led to the […]

Free

Revolutionary Harbor Lectures: Boston Harbor and the Battle of Bunker Hill

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

This program is presented by the National Park Service and Boston Harbor Now as a part of our three-part Revolutionary Harbor lecture series. This lecture is the first of the series. In the aftermath of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill’s strategic location along on a small peninsula of land at the convergence […]

Free

When Redcoats Marched in Marblehead: Leslie’s Retreat

Marblehead Museum 170 Washington Street, Marblehead, MA, United States

Historian J.L. Bell will tell the thrilling story of Leslie's Retreat, the first armed resistance to the British crown, and its connections to Marblehead. On Sunday, February 26, 1775, about 250 British soldiers marched through Marblehead, sent by the royal governor to search for weapons. When that column of redcoats stalled at a drawbridge in […]

$15

Westford REV 250: “In the Spirit of Friendship: John Adams and Mercy Otis Warren”

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

Step back in time and converse with two of the Revolution’s most influential writers: John Adams and Mercy Otis Warren! Through a combination of first-person narratives and actual primary source documents, Mercy and John will share how their friendship developed, grew, fractured, and ultimately healed through their correspondence. In 1805, Warren published the first history […]

Concord250 Event: Where We Belong, New England Premiere!

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

For MA250 The Umbrella has programmed two events – a stage company production and an exhibit – to celebrate and amplify voices that have not historically been a part of the revolution story…which is in line with the celebration goals of the 250 plans. An indigenous theatre-maker journeys across geographic borders, personal history, and Cultural […]

Concord250 Exhibit: Ways of My Ancestors – Imagery: Lighting the Path to Awareness

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

“Ways of My Ancestors – Imagery: Lighting the Path to Awareness” features photographic work by Scott Strong Hawk Foster that celebrates the rich, diverse, and resilient cultures of the Native Peoples of the Northeastern Woodlands of North America. FEBRUARY 28- MARCH 23 Foster is a Native American photographer and an enrolled member of Hassanamisco Nipmuc […]

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

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

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. […]

Free

Concord-Carlisle High School & Lexington High School Bands Present 250th Celebration Concert

Concord-Carlisle High School Walden Street 500, Concord, Mass, United States

Concord-Carlisle High School & Lexington High School Bands present 250th Celebration Concert; working title: Sound Revolutions Including world premieres of new works commissioned to commemorate this historic occasion CCHS Auditorium, March 4th, 7pm Details coming soon

Spirits of Revolution Farm to Vine Dinner featuring Boston’s Bully Boy Distillers

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, this special dinner delves into the storied past of distilled spirits and the intersection of Boston’s history, craftsmanship and celebration! […]

$150

Spirits of Revolution: Farm to Vine Dinner featuring Boston’s Bully Boy Distillers

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 & Chateaux property located in historic Lexington, MA is in the revolutionary spirit! To celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution, this special dinner delves into the storied past of distilled spirits and the intersection of Boston’s history, craftsmanship and celebration! […]

$150

“A Sculptor Speaks for Her Statues” with Meredith Bergmann

Acton Town Hall Main Street 472, Acton, MA, United States

Nationally renowned sculptor Meredith Bergmann, an Acton resident, has created inspiring monuments to great Americans: FDR, Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony, Abigail Adams, and many more. Her artistic process includes learning about each figure as she creates each bronze statue. Phillis Wheatley (c. 1753 – December 5, 1784), whose bronze statue appears in the Boston […]

Free

For the Defense and Safety of the Province: Essex County Prepares for War

Meredith Farm 41 Cross Street, Topsfield, United States

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

Pay-What-You-Can
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

Concord250 Event: Concord Chamber Music Society Presents: Wendy Putnam, violin & Vytas Baksys, piano

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

Concord Chamber Music Society Presents: Wendy Putnam, violin & Vytas Baksys, piano March 9, 2025, 3pm, at Lexington’s Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library Tickets available to purchase beginning August 5, 2024: concordchambermusic.org/putnam-baksys Description: An intriguing program of works by American composers that includes a tribute to the American Revolution with Vieuxtemps’ Souvenir d’Amerique – […]

Religion and Black Abolitionism in the Era of the American Revolution

Online

In January 1773, Massachusetts slaves submitted the first of four petitions that decade to the legislature of the colony requesting their release from bondage. Around the same time writers such as Phillis Wheatley and Caesar Sarter began to attack both slavery and the slave trade in print. Many scholars have discussed these individual writers and […]

Free

Acton 250 Committee’s Isaac Davis Brown Ale 2nd Big Release Party

Dirigible Brewing Company 24 Porter Road, Littleton, MA, United States

Have you tried the Acton 250 Committee’s Isaac Davis Brown Ale? If not, or if you have and just want more, join us March 13 at Dirigible Brewing Company as they reintroduce our commemorative ale in time for the 250th celebration of the American Revolution. This ale is representative of one beer style available to […]

Westford REV 250: A Revolution of Her Own! Deborah Sampson, the first woman to fight the American Military

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

Deborah Sampson, the first woman to enlist, fight, and be honorably discharged from the American Military, captivates audiences in an hour-long program chronicling her life. An indentured servant by age five, Deborah grew up in a man’s world, where women were naught but second-class citizens. Without the ability to vote or to own property, Deborah […]

Premiere of new Film: “From Sea to Shining Sea: Katharine Lee Bates and the Story of America the Beautiful”

Falmouth Public Library Main Street 300, Falmouth, Massachusetts, United States

The producers of From Sea to Shining Sea: Katharine Lee Bates and The Story of America the Beautiful are pleased to announce a Premiere screening of the film on March 13, 2025 at 7:00pm at the Falmouth Public Library. Writer and Director, John de Graaf, Bates’s biographer Melinda Ponder, and local author Leonard Miele will […]

Free

Carlisle Colonial Faire

First Religious Society School Street 27, Carlisle, Massachusetts, United States

The Carlisle Colonial Faire will be held at the First Religious Society's Union Hall (27 School Street) on March 15th. The event will feature a minutemen muster re-enactment on the town common, as well as colonial themed demonstrations and handmade colonial style crafts by local artisans. The Historical Society will also be displaying several unique […]

Free

Revolutionary Newton

Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Avenue, Newton, United States

Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds Historic Newton celebrates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution! Join us in exploring what life was like in 18th-century New England. Reenactors will scatter the museum exhibits and grounds to create an immersive experience of revolutionary life. Guests can participate in hands-on period-specific activities and listen to reenactors debate politics, […]

Free

Wood Type Use, History, and Identification Lecture and Workshop with James Grieshaber

Museum of Printing 15 Thornton Ave, Haverhill, MA, United States

Title: Wood Type Use, History, and Identification lecture and workshop, 1 pm Event leader: James Grieshaber Cost: Free with Museum admission Date: Saturday March 15 Start time: 1 pm This lecture will cover aspects of wood type history, as seen through the lens of the historic Wood Type Pattern Library of Virgin Wood Type. James […]

Museum Admission

Concord250 Event: “A Fight for Freedom: Honoring Patriots of Color”

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

“A Fight for Freedom: Honoring Patriots of Color” is a two-hour live event dedicated to uncovering and honoring the often-overlooked contributions of Black and Indigenous patriots both during the American Revolution and the long struggle for continued expansion of freedom and liberty over the past 250 years. This event will take place at the Umbrella […]

Naughty Newton at Night: Revolution After Hours

Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds 286 Waverley Avenue, Newton, United States

Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds Attend the historic cocktail party of the year! Enjoy drinks and hors d'oeuvres, take guided tours of the exhibits, and listen to museum educators and reenactors discussing more intriguing topics of the 18th-century. Alcohol production and consumption, card games and gambling, and historical undergarments galore! Learn 18th-century tavern games and enter […]

$40 – $125

Sudbury History: Before the Revolution

Martha Mary Chapel Dutton Road 35, Sudbury, Massachusetts, United States

Wayland and Sudbury and the Dawn of the American Revolution Presentation by Jane Sciacca On April 19, 1775, more than 300 men from Sudbury (modern Wayland and Sudbury) marched off to Concord to confront British troops on the first day of the American Revolution. What led to their brave deeds that day? What manner of […]

Free

Affectionate Friends and Humble Servants: Martha Washington and Mercy Otis Warren in Conversation

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

Set in the late 18th century, this forum presents a fictional dialogue featuring Martha Washington (portrayed by Sandy Spector), the First Lady, and Mercy Otis Warren (portrayed by Michele Gabrielson), a prominent playwright and activist. In a cozy parlor setting, they discuss their friendship, their respective roles during the revolutionary era, and the challenges they […]

$10

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

Submit Attraction +1 more

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 […]

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