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

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Acton Walking Tours with Amy Cole

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

Saturday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. in South Acton. Register at ActonMemorialLibrary.org 

The 250th Anniversary of the First Massachusetts Provincial Congress

Wright Tavern Center 2 Lexington Road, Concord, MA, United States

The 2024 Massachusetts Provincial Congress “Exploring Democracy – Our Rights and Our Responsibilities” October 11, 2024 9:30am – 4:30pm First Parish in Concord and The Wright Tavern *Register here to […]

Free

Preparing for Winter Preparing for War

Hartwell Tavern 35 Virginia Road, Lincoln, MA, United States

Join us for two days of special programs at Minute Man’s Historic Hartwell Tavern covering the experiences of everyday people as they prepared for winter and for war in 1774.

Preparing for Winter Preparing for War

Hartwell Tavern 35 Virginia Road, Lincoln, MA, United States

Autumn in Colonial New England was a time of change and transition when many gathered to share the fruits of summer labor and prepare to survive the coming winter. In […]

Liberty & Union Festival

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

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the rebellious act of raising the “Liberty and Union” flag over the City of Taunton this October.

Liberty & Union Festival

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

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

Concord250: Wright Tavern Pub Choir

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

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

Acton and Concord’s Roads to Revolution with Robert Gross

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

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

Sudbury Battle of Red Horse Tavern

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

Battle of Red Horse Tavern

General John Glover Birthday Party

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

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

Hidden History of Black Boston with Joel Mackall

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

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

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