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Vineyard Preservation Trust: Presidents for Kids at The Carnegie

The Carnegie Heritage Center, Edgartown, MA North Water Street 58, Edgartown, Massachusetts, United States

Join us in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, at The Carnegie Heritage Center for a free, family-friendly interactive program introducing children to presidential history with Presidents For Kids founder, Dan Scudder. Presidents For Kids publishes fun and educational activity books for kids ages 5-10, with series topics including Presidents, First Ladies, National Parks, and more. Drop by […]

Free
Event Series Vineyard Preservation Trust Walking Tour: Independence on Foot

Vineyard Preservation Trust Walking Tour: Independence on Foot

Vincent House Main Street 99, Edgartown, Massachusetts, United States

Meet historian Norah Van Riper in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, for Independence on Foot, a spirited walking tour exploring Martha’s Vineyard’s revolutionary past. Beginning at the Vincent House Museum, this 90-minute walking tour connects Edgartown sites, stories, and civic ideals - bringing the Island’s role in the American Revolution and its independent spirit to life. Participating […]

Event Series Sail Boston Fireworks

Sail Boston Fireworks

Fan Pier, Boston Harbor Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Fireworks will illuminate Boston Harbor and the Tall Ships below twice during Sail Boston. The fireworks will launch from a barge located off of Boston’s Fan Pier.

Free
Event Series Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

How Do You See the World? experience Massachusetts Avenue 210, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Learn about the revolutionary ideas and historical legacy of Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) — one of the only women to found a worldwide religion — in a temporary exhibit this spring and summer at the Christian Science Plaza celebrating MA250: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy. This free exhibit is part of the interactive […]

Free
Event Series Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger

Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt

Memorial Hall Museum Memorial Street 8, Deerfield, MA, United States

To honor this revolutionary history, we are crafting a free historic statewide event, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The Scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th, 2026 and is open to everyone ages 13 and up, free to […]

Free
Event Series The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

Old State House 206 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States

Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 […]

Event Series Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State

Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State

Indian House Memorial Old Main Street 107, Deerfield, MA, United States

We are proud to introduce our most ambitious exhibit ever, titled “Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State,” made possible by a grant from Massachusetts 250 and the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT). Through rare artifacts, photographs, and documents, this exhibit will tell the story of Massachusetts brewers from the Pilgrims to […]

$5
Event Series AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

Nobility Hill Historic District Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States

In Stoneham, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. This self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. […]

$4.49
Event Series Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

How Do You See the World? experience Massachusetts Avenue 210, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Learn about the revolutionary ideas and historical legacy of Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) — one of the only women to found a worldwide religion — in a temporary exhibit this spring and summer at the Christian Science Plaza celebrating MA250: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy. This free exhibit is part of the interactive […]

Free
Event Series Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger

Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt

Memorial Hall Museum Memorial Street 8, Deerfield, MA, United States

To honor this revolutionary history, we are crafting a free historic statewide event, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The Scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th, 2026 and is open to everyone ages 13 and up, free to […]

Free
Event Series 1776: Declaring Independence

1776: Declaring Independence

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

Featuring manuscripts, artifacts, and rarely seen treasures, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. In 1776, people grappled with ideas of liberty, loyalty, and the role of government in society. Private letters, intimate diaries, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten […]

Free
Event Series The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

Old State House 206 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States

Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 […]

Event Series AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

Nobility Hill Historic District Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States

In Stoneham, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. This self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. […]

$4.49
Event Series Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

How Do You See the World? experience Massachusetts Avenue 210, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Learn about the revolutionary ideas and historical legacy of Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) — one of the only women to found a worldwide religion — in a temporary exhibit this spring and summer at the Christian Science Plaza celebrating MA250: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy. This free exhibit is part of the interactive […]

Free
Event Series Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger

Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt

Memorial Hall Museum Memorial Street 8, Deerfield, MA, United States

To honor this revolutionary history, we are crafting a free historic statewide event, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The Scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th, 2026 and is open to everyone ages 13 and up, free to […]

Free
Event Series 1776: Declaring Independence

1776: Declaring Independence

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

Featuring manuscripts, artifacts, and rarely seen treasures, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. In 1776, people grappled with ideas of liberty, loyalty, and the role of government in society. Private letters, intimate diaries, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten […]

Free
Event Series The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

Old State House 206 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States

Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 […]

Event Series Patriots of Color Exhibition

Patriots of Color Exhibition

Family Heritage Experience Newbury Street 97, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Patriots of Color, a new exhibit in the Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors, sheds light on the overlooked histories of Black, Native, and multiracial men and women who fought, labored, and led in the struggle for American independence across all thirteen colonies. Through documents, personal narratives, and digital interactives, the exhibition uncovers the courage […]

$10 – $12
Event Series AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

Nobility Hill Historic District Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States

In Stoneham, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. This self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. […]

$4.49
Event Series Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

How Do You See the World? experience Massachusetts Avenue 210, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Learn about the revolutionary ideas and historical legacy of Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) — one of the only women to found a worldwide religion — in a temporary exhibit this spring and summer at the Christian Science Plaza celebrating MA250: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy. This free exhibit is part of the interactive […]

Free
Event Series Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger

Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt

Memorial Hall Museum Memorial Street 8, Deerfield, MA, United States

To honor this revolutionary history, we are crafting a free historic statewide event, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The Scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th, 2026 and is open to everyone ages 13 and up, free to […]

Free
Event Series 1776: Declaring Independence

1776: Declaring Independence

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

Featuring manuscripts, artifacts, and rarely seen treasures, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. In 1776, people grappled with ideas of liberty, loyalty, and the role of government in society. Private letters, intimate diaries, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten […]

Free
Event Series The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

Old State House 206 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States

Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 […]

Event Series Patriots of Color Exhibition

Patriots of Color Exhibition

Family Heritage Experience Newbury Street 97, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Patriots of Color, a new exhibit in the Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors, sheds light on the overlooked histories of Black, Native, and multiracial men and women who fought, labored, and led in the struggle for American independence across all thirteen colonies. Through documents, personal narratives, and digital interactives, the exhibition uncovers the courage […]

$10 – $12
Event Series AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

Nobility Hill Historic District Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States

In Stoneham, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. This self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. […]

$4.49

Vineyard Preservation Trust: A Revolution Worn: Clothing that Marked Cultural Change in America

The Carnegie Heritage Center North Water Street 58, Edgartown, Massachusetts, United States

Join us at the Carnegie Heritage Center, Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, for A Revolution Worn. From revolutionary-era liberty caps to modern protest fashion, this illustrated talk with live models explores how clothing and etiquette have expressed cultural change across 250 years of American history. Presented by protocol expert Sharon-Frances “Shances” Moore, the program reveals how what […]

Event Series Sail Boston Fireworks

Sail Boston Fireworks

Fan Pier, Boston Harbor Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Fireworks will illuminate Boston Harbor and the Tall Ships below twice during Sail Boston. The fireworks will launch from a barge located off of Boston’s Fan Pier.

Free
Event Series Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

How Do You See the World? experience Massachusetts Avenue 210, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Learn about the revolutionary ideas and historical legacy of Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) — one of the only women to found a worldwide religion — in a temporary exhibit this spring and summer at the Christian Science Plaza celebrating MA250: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy. This free exhibit is part of the interactive […]

Free
Event Series Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger

Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt

Memorial Hall Museum Memorial Street 8, Deerfield, MA, United States

To honor this revolutionary history, we are crafting a free historic statewide event, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The Scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th, 2026 and is open to everyone ages 13 and up, free to […]

Free
Event Series 1776: Declaring Independence

1776: Declaring Independence

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

Featuring manuscripts, artifacts, and rarely seen treasures, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. In 1776, people grappled with ideas of liberty, loyalty, and the role of government in society. Private letters, intimate diaries, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten […]

Free
Event Series The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

Old State House 206 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States

Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 […]

Event Series Patriots of Color Exhibition

Patriots of Color Exhibition

Family Heritage Experience Newbury Street 97, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Patriots of Color, a new exhibit in the Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors, sheds light on the overlooked histories of Black, Native, and multiracial men and women who fought, labored, and led in the struggle for American independence across all thirteen colonies. Through documents, personal narratives, and digital interactives, the exhibition uncovers the courage […]

$10 – $12
Event Series AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

Nobility Hill Historic District Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States

In Stoneham, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. This self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. […]

$4.49

Cape Cod and Islands in the Revolution

Falmouth Museums on the Green Palmer Avenue 55, Falmouth, MA, United States

Cape Cod and Islands in the Revolution –A new illustrated book about the events of the Revolutionary War on Cape Cod and the Islands provides an overview of key events for our region between 1761 and 1783, eventually leading to national Independence. An overview of highlights from the book will be presented as part of […]

Author James L. Nelson discusses his book “George Washington’s Secret Navy”

Topsfield Town Library 1 South Common St, Topsfield, MA, United States

As part of the Topsfield Library's Rev 250 programming marking 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and with tall ships visiting Boston for Sail Boston 2026 , we are excited to host author James L. Nelson to discuss his book George Washington's Secret Navy. ABOUT THE BOOK: In 1775, General George […]

Free
Event Series Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

How Do You See the World? experience Massachusetts Avenue 210, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Learn about the revolutionary ideas and historical legacy of Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) — one of the only women to found a worldwide religion — in a temporary exhibit this spring and summer at the Christian Science Plaza celebrating MA250: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy. This free exhibit is part of the interactive […]

Free
Event Series Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger

Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt

Memorial Hall Museum Memorial Street 8, Deerfield, MA, United States

To honor this revolutionary history, we are crafting a free historic statewide event, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The Scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th, 2026 and is open to everyone ages 13 and up, free to […]

Free
Event Series 1776: Declaring Independence

1776: Declaring Independence

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

Featuring manuscripts, artifacts, and rarely seen treasures, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. In 1776, people grappled with ideas of liberty, loyalty, and the role of government in society. Private letters, intimate diaries, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten […]

Free
Event Series The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

Old State House 206 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States

Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 […]

Event Series Patriots of Color Exhibition

Patriots of Color Exhibition

Family Heritage Experience Newbury Street 97, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Patriots of Color, a new exhibit in the Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors, sheds light on the overlooked histories of Black, Native, and multiracial men and women who fought, labored, and led in the struggle for American independence across all thirteen colonies. Through documents, personal narratives, and digital interactives, the exhibition uncovers the courage […]

$10 – $12
Event Series Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State

Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State

Indian House Memorial Old Main Street 107, Deerfield, MA, United States

We are proud to introduce our most ambitious exhibit ever, titled “Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State,” made possible by a grant from Massachusetts 250 and the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT). Through rare artifacts, photographs, and documents, this exhibit will tell the story of Massachusetts brewers from the Pilgrims to […]

$5
Event Series AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

Nobility Hill Historic District Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States

In Stoneham, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. This self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. […]

$4.49
Event Series Vineyard Preservation Trust Walking Tour: Independence on Foot

Vineyard Preservation Trust Walking Tour: Independence on Foot

Vincent House Main Street 99, Edgartown, Massachusetts, United States

Meet historian Norah Van Riper in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, for Independence on Foot, a spirited walking tour exploring Martha’s Vineyard’s revolutionary past. Beginning at the Vincent House Museum, this 90-minute walking tour connects Edgartown sites, stories, and civic ideals - bringing the Island’s role in the American Revolution and its independent spirit to life. Participating […]

Event Series Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

How Do You See the World? experience Massachusetts Avenue 210, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Learn about the revolutionary ideas and historical legacy of Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) — one of the only women to found a worldwide religion — in a temporary exhibit this spring and summer at the Christian Science Plaza celebrating MA250: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy. This free exhibit is part of the interactive […]

Free
Event Series Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger

Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt

Memorial Hall Museum Memorial Street 8, Deerfield, MA, United States

To honor this revolutionary history, we are crafting a free historic statewide event, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The Scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th, 2026 and is open to everyone ages 13 and up, free to […]

Free
Event Series 1776: Declaring Independence

1776: Declaring Independence

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

Featuring manuscripts, artifacts, and rarely seen treasures, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. In 1776, people grappled with ideas of liberty, loyalty, and the role of government in society. Private letters, intimate diaries, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten […]

Free
Event Series Calling All Kids, Patriots And Sailors: Revolutionary Summer Saturdays

Calling All Kids, Patriots And Sailors: Revolutionary Summer Saturdays

Custom House Maritime Museum Water Street 25, Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States

FREE outdoor and indoor activities for kids all summer long Building on the success of the Road to Revolution partnership programs, each Saturday from now until the end of September, the museum will host children’s outdoor and indoor programming. The hugely successful Discovery Center experience will extend out onto the lawn with 15 new activity […]

Reading and Celebration of the Declaration of Independence

Greylock Glen Center Gould Road 165, Adams, Massachusetts, United States

Join us as we celebrate the birth of our country with our community at the beautiful Greylock Glen Center, situated at the base of Mount Greylock, the tallest mountain in all of southern New England. Join other attendees while dressed in colonial era clothing. Commemorate and celebrate the birth of our country with our community […]

Free
Event Series The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

Old State House 206 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States

Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 […]

Event Series Patriots of Color Exhibition

Patriots of Color Exhibition

Family Heritage Experience Newbury Street 97, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Patriots of Color, a new exhibit in the Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors, sheds light on the overlooked histories of Black, Native, and multiracial men and women who fought, labored, and led in the struggle for American independence across all thirteen colonies. Through documents, personal narratives, and digital interactives, the exhibition uncovers the courage […]

$10 – $12
Event Series Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State

Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State

Indian House Memorial Old Main Street 107, Deerfield, MA, United States

We are proud to introduce our most ambitious exhibit ever, titled “Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State,” made possible by a grant from Massachusetts 250 and the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT). Through rare artifacts, photographs, and documents, this exhibit will tell the story of Massachusetts brewers from the Pilgrims to […]

$5
Event Series AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

Nobility Hill Historic District Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States

In Stoneham, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. This self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. […]

$4.49
Event Series Vineyard Preservation Trust Walking Tour: Independence on Foot

Vineyard Preservation Trust Walking Tour: Independence on Foot

Vincent House Main Street 99, Edgartown, Massachusetts, United States

Meet historian Norah Van Riper in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, for Independence on Foot, a spirited walking tour exploring Martha’s Vineyard’s revolutionary past. Beginning at the Vincent House Museum, this 90-minute walking tour connects Edgartown sites, stories, and civic ideals - bringing the Island’s role in the American Revolution and its independent spirit to life. Participating […]

Event Series Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

How Do You See the World? experience Massachusetts Avenue 210, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Learn about the revolutionary ideas and historical legacy of Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) — one of the only women to found a worldwide religion — in a temporary exhibit this spring and summer at the Christian Science Plaza celebrating MA250: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy. This free exhibit is part of the interactive […]

Free
Event Series Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger

Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt

Memorial Hall Museum Memorial Street 8, Deerfield, MA, United States

To honor this revolutionary history, we are crafting a free historic statewide event, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The Scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th, 2026 and is open to everyone ages 13 and up, free to […]

Free
Event Series The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

Old State House 206 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States

Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 […]

Event Series Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State

Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State

Indian House Memorial Old Main Street 107, Deerfield, MA, United States

We are proud to introduce our most ambitious exhibit ever, titled “Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State,” made possible by a grant from Massachusetts 250 and the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT). Through rare artifacts, photographs, and documents, this exhibit will tell the story of Massachusetts brewers from the Pilgrims to […]

$5
Event Series AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

Nobility Hill Historic District Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States

In Stoneham, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. This self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. […]

$4.49
Event Series Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

How Do You See the World? experience Massachusetts Avenue 210, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Learn about the revolutionary ideas and historical legacy of Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) — one of the only women to found a worldwide religion — in a temporary exhibit this spring and summer at the Christian Science Plaza celebrating MA250: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy. This free exhibit is part of the interactive […]

Free
Event Series Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger

Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt

Memorial Hall Museum Memorial Street 8, Deerfield, MA, United States

To honor this revolutionary history, we are crafting a free historic statewide event, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The Scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th, 2026 and is open to everyone ages 13 and up, free to […]

Free
Event Series 1776: Declaring Independence

1776: Declaring Independence

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

Featuring manuscripts, artifacts, and rarely seen treasures, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. In 1776, people grappled with ideas of liberty, loyalty, and the role of government in society. Private letters, intimate diaries, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten […]

Free
Event Series The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

Old State House 206 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States

Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 […]

Event Series AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

Nobility Hill Historic District Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States

In Stoneham, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. This self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. […]

$4.49
Event Series Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

How Do You See the World? experience Massachusetts Avenue 210, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Learn about the revolutionary ideas and historical legacy of Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) — one of the only women to found a worldwide religion — in a temporary exhibit this spring and summer at the Christian Science Plaza celebrating MA250: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy. This free exhibit is part of the interactive […]

Free
Event Series Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger

Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt

Memorial Hall Museum Memorial Street 8, Deerfield, MA, United States

To honor this revolutionary history, we are crafting a free historic statewide event, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The Scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th, 2026 and is open to everyone ages 13 and up, free to […]

Free
Event Series 1776: Declaring Independence

1776: Declaring Independence

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

Featuring manuscripts, artifacts, and rarely seen treasures, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. In 1776, people grappled with ideas of liberty, loyalty, and the role of government in society. Private letters, intimate diaries, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten […]

Free
Event Series Zine Making: What Does the Declaration Mean 250 Years Later?

Zine Making: What Does the Declaration Mean 250 Years Later?

Boston Public Library: Copley Square Branch Boylston Street 700, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Through an art-making opportunity, reflect on what the document means 250 years later and how the American Revolution relates to other protest movements and revolutions that have occurred in the United States. We will have supplies available to use and staff […]

Free
Event Series The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

Old State House 206 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States

Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 […]

Event Series Patriots of Color Exhibition

Patriots of Color Exhibition

Family Heritage Experience Newbury Street 97, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Patriots of Color, a new exhibit in the Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors, sheds light on the overlooked histories of Black, Native, and multiracial men and women who fought, labored, and led in the struggle for American independence across all thirteen colonies. Through documents, personal narratives, and digital interactives, the exhibition uncovers the courage […]

$10 – $12
Event Series AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

Nobility Hill Historic District Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States

In Stoneham, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. This self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. […]

$4.49
Event Series Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

How Do You See the World? experience Massachusetts Avenue 210, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Learn about the revolutionary ideas and historical legacy of Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) — one of the only women to found a worldwide religion — in a temporary exhibit this spring and summer at the Christian Science Plaza celebrating MA250: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy. This free exhibit is part of the interactive […]

Free
Event Series Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger

Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt

Memorial Hall Museum Memorial Street 8, Deerfield, MA, United States

To honor this revolutionary history, we are crafting a free historic statewide event, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The Scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th, 2026 and is open to everyone ages 13 and up, free to […]

Free
Event Series 1776: Declaring Independence

1776: Declaring Independence

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

Featuring manuscripts, artifacts, and rarely seen treasures, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. In 1776, people grappled with ideas of liberty, loyalty, and the role of government in society. Private letters, intimate diaries, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten […]

Free
Event Series The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

Old State House 206 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States

Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 […]

Event Series Patriots of Color Exhibition

Patriots of Color Exhibition

Family Heritage Experience Newbury Street 97, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Patriots of Color, a new exhibit in the Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors, sheds light on the overlooked histories of Black, Native, and multiracial men and women who fought, labored, and led in the struggle for American independence across all thirteen colonies. Through documents, personal narratives, and digital interactives, the exhibition uncovers the courage […]

$10 – $12
Event Series AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

Nobility Hill Historic District Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States

In Stoneham, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. This self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. […]

$4.49
Event Series Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

How Do You See the World? experience Massachusetts Avenue 210, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Learn about the revolutionary ideas and historical legacy of Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) — one of the only women to found a worldwide religion — in a temporary exhibit this spring and summer at the Christian Science Plaza celebrating MA250: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy. This free exhibit is part of the interactive […]

Free
Event Series Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger

Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt

Memorial Hall Museum Memorial Street 8, Deerfield, MA, United States

To honor this revolutionary history, we are crafting a free historic statewide event, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The Scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th, 2026 and is open to everyone ages 13 and up, free to […]

Free
Event Series 1776: Declaring Independence

1776: Declaring Independence

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

Featuring manuscripts, artifacts, and rarely seen treasures, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. In 1776, people grappled with ideas of liberty, loyalty, and the role of government in society. Private letters, intimate diaries, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten […]

Free
Event Series The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

Old State House 206 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States

Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 […]

Event Series Patriots of Color Exhibition

Patriots of Color Exhibition

Family Heritage Experience Newbury Street 97, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Patriots of Color, a new exhibit in the Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors, sheds light on the overlooked histories of Black, Native, and multiracial men and women who fought, labored, and led in the struggle for American independence across all thirteen colonies. Through documents, personal narratives, and digital interactives, the exhibition uncovers the courage […]

$10 – $12
Event Series AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

Nobility Hill Historic District Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States

In Stoneham, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. This self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. […]

$4.49
Event Series Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

How Do You See the World? experience Massachusetts Avenue 210, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Learn about the revolutionary ideas and historical legacy of Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) — one of the only women to found a worldwide religion — in a temporary exhibit this spring and summer at the Christian Science Plaza celebrating MA250: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy. This free exhibit is part of the interactive […]

Free
Event Series Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger

Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt

Memorial Hall Museum Memorial Street 8, Deerfield, MA, United States

To honor this revolutionary history, we are crafting a free historic statewide event, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The Scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th, 2026 and is open to everyone ages 13 and up, free to […]

Free
Event Series 1776: Declaring Independence

1776: Declaring Independence

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

Featuring manuscripts, artifacts, and rarely seen treasures, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. In 1776, people grappled with ideas of liberty, loyalty, and the role of government in society. Private letters, intimate diaries, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten […]

Free
Event Series The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

Old State House 206 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States

Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 […]

Event Series Patriots of Color Exhibition

Patriots of Color Exhibition

Family Heritage Experience Newbury Street 97, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Patriots of Color, a new exhibit in the Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors, sheds light on the overlooked histories of Black, Native, and multiracial men and women who fought, labored, and led in the struggle for American independence across all thirteen colonies. Through documents, personal narratives, and digital interactives, the exhibition uncovers the courage […]

$10 – $12
Event Series Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State

Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State

Indian House Memorial Old Main Street 107, Deerfield, MA, United States

We are proud to introduce our most ambitious exhibit ever, titled “Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State,” made possible by a grant from Massachusetts 250 and the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT). Through rare artifacts, photographs, and documents, this exhibit will tell the story of Massachusetts brewers from the Pilgrims to […]

$5
Event Series AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

Nobility Hill Historic District Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States

In Stoneham, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. This self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. […]

$4.49
Event Series Vineyard Preservation Trust Walking Tour: Independence on Foot

Vineyard Preservation Trust Walking Tour: Independence on Foot

Vincent House Main Street 99, Edgartown, Massachusetts, United States

Meet historian Norah Van Riper in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, for Independence on Foot, a spirited walking tour exploring Martha’s Vineyard’s revolutionary past. Beginning at the Vincent House Museum, this 90-minute walking tour connects Edgartown sites, stories, and civic ideals - bringing the Island’s role in the American Revolution and its independent spirit to life. Participating […]

Event Series Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

How Do You See the World? experience Massachusetts Avenue 210, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Learn about the revolutionary ideas and historical legacy of Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) — one of the only women to found a worldwide religion — in a temporary exhibit this spring and summer at the Christian Science Plaza celebrating MA250: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy. This free exhibit is part of the interactive […]

Free
Event Series Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger

Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt

Memorial Hall Museum Memorial Street 8, Deerfield, MA, United States

To honor this revolutionary history, we are crafting a free historic statewide event, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The Scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th, 2026 and is open to everyone ages 13 and up, free to […]

Free
Event Series 1776: Declaring Independence

1776: Declaring Independence

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

Featuring manuscripts, artifacts, and rarely seen treasures, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. In 1776, people grappled with ideas of liberty, loyalty, and the role of government in society. Private letters, intimate diaries, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten […]

Free
Event Series Calling All Kids, Patriots And Sailors: Revolutionary Summer Saturdays

Calling All Kids, Patriots And Sailors: Revolutionary Summer Saturdays

Custom House Maritime Museum Water Street 25, Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States

FREE outdoor and indoor activities for kids all summer long Building on the success of the Road to Revolution partnership programs, each Saturday from now until the end of September, the museum will host children’s outdoor and indoor programming. The hugely successful Discovery Center experience will extend out onto the lawn with 15 new activity […]

Event Series The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

Old State House 206 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States

Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 […]

Event Series Patriots of Color Exhibition

Patriots of Color Exhibition

Family Heritage Experience Newbury Street 97, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Patriots of Color, a new exhibit in the Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors, sheds light on the overlooked histories of Black, Native, and multiracial men and women who fought, labored, and led in the struggle for American independence across all thirteen colonies. Through documents, personal narratives, and digital interactives, the exhibition uncovers the courage […]

$10 – $12
Event Series Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State

Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State

Indian House Memorial Old Main Street 107, Deerfield, MA, United States

We are proud to introduce our most ambitious exhibit ever, titled “Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State,” made possible by a grant from Massachusetts 250 and the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT). Through rare artifacts, photographs, and documents, this exhibit will tell the story of Massachusetts brewers from the Pilgrims to […]

$5
Event Series AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

Nobility Hill Historic District Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States

In Stoneham, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. This self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. […]

$4.49
Event Series Vineyard Preservation Trust Walking Tour: Independence on Foot

Vineyard Preservation Trust Walking Tour: Independence on Foot

Vincent House Main Street 99, Edgartown, Massachusetts, United States

Meet historian Norah Van Riper in Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard, for Independence on Foot, a spirited walking tour exploring Martha’s Vineyard’s revolutionary past. Beginning at the Vincent House Museum, this 90-minute walking tour connects Edgartown sites, stories, and civic ideals - bringing the Island’s role in the American Revolution and its independent spirit to life. Participating […]

Event Series Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

How Do You See the World? experience Massachusetts Avenue 210, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Learn about the revolutionary ideas and historical legacy of Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) — one of the only women to found a worldwide religion — in a temporary exhibit this spring and summer at the Christian Science Plaza celebrating MA250: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy. This free exhibit is part of the interactive […]

Free
Event Series Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger

Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt

Memorial Hall Museum Memorial Street 8, Deerfield, MA, United States

To honor this revolutionary history, we are crafting a free historic statewide event, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The Scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th, 2026 and is open to everyone ages 13 and up, free to […]

Free
Event Series The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

Old State House 206 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States

Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 […]

Event Series Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State

Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State

Indian House Memorial Old Main Street 107, Deerfield, MA, United States

We are proud to introduce our most ambitious exhibit ever, titled “Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State,” made possible by a grant from Massachusetts 250 and the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism (MOTT). Through rare artifacts, photographs, and documents, this exhibit will tell the story of Massachusetts brewers from the Pilgrims to […]

$5
Event Series AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

Nobility Hill Historic District Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States

In Stoneham, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. This self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. […]

$4.49
Event Series Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

How Do You See the World? experience Massachusetts Avenue 210, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Learn about the revolutionary ideas and historical legacy of Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) — one of the only women to found a worldwide religion — in a temporary exhibit this spring and summer at the Christian Science Plaza celebrating MA250: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy. This free exhibit is part of the interactive […]

Free
Event Series Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger

Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt

Memorial Hall Museum Memorial Street 8, Deerfield, MA, United States

To honor this revolutionary history, we are crafting a free historic statewide event, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The Scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th, 2026 and is open to everyone ages 13 and up, free to […]

Free
Event Series 1776: Declaring Independence

1776: Declaring Independence

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

Featuring manuscripts, artifacts, and rarely seen treasures, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. In 1776, people grappled with ideas of liberty, loyalty, and the role of government in society. Private letters, intimate diaries, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten […]

Free
Event Series The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

Old State House 206 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States

Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 […]

Event Series AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

Nobility Hill Historic District Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States

In Stoneham, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. This self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. […]

$4.49
Event Series Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

How Do You See the World? experience Massachusetts Avenue 210, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Learn about the revolutionary ideas and historical legacy of Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) — one of the only women to found a worldwide religion — in a temporary exhibit this spring and summer at the Christian Science Plaza celebrating MA250: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy. This free exhibit is part of the interactive […]

Free
Event Series Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger

Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt

Memorial Hall Museum Memorial Street 8, Deerfield, MA, United States

To honor this revolutionary history, we are crafting a free historic statewide event, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The Scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th, 2026 and is open to everyone ages 13 and up, free to […]

Free
Event Series 1776: Declaring Independence

1776: Declaring Independence

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

Featuring manuscripts, artifacts, and rarely seen treasures, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. In 1776, people grappled with ideas of liberty, loyalty, and the role of government in society. Private letters, intimate diaries, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten […]

Free
Event Series The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

Old State House 206 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States

Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 […]

Event Series Patriots of Color Exhibition

Patriots of Color Exhibition

Family Heritage Experience Newbury Street 97, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Patriots of Color, a new exhibit in the Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors, sheds light on the overlooked histories of Black, Native, and multiracial men and women who fought, labored, and led in the struggle for American independence across all thirteen colonies. Through documents, personal narratives, and digital interactives, the exhibition uncovers the courage […]

$10 – $12
Event Series AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

Nobility Hill Historic District Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States

In Stoneham, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. This self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. […]

$4.49
Event Series Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

How Do You See the World? experience Massachusetts Avenue 210, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Learn about the revolutionary ideas and historical legacy of Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) — one of the only women to found a worldwide religion — in a temporary exhibit this spring and summer at the Christian Science Plaza celebrating MA250: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy. This free exhibit is part of the interactive […]

Free
Event Series Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger

Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt

Memorial Hall Museum Memorial Street 8, Deerfield, MA, United States

To honor this revolutionary history, we are crafting a free historic statewide event, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The Scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th, 2026 and is open to everyone ages 13 and up, free to […]

Free
Event Series 1776: Declaring Independence

1776: Declaring Independence

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

Featuring manuscripts, artifacts, and rarely seen treasures, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. In 1776, people grappled with ideas of liberty, loyalty, and the role of government in society. Private letters, intimate diaries, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten […]

Free
Event Series The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement

Old State House 206 Washington St, Boston, MA, United States

Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 […]

Event Series Patriots of Color Exhibition

Patriots of Color Exhibition

Family Heritage Experience Newbury Street 97, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Patriots of Color, a new exhibit in the Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors, sheds light on the overlooked histories of Black, Native, and multiracial men and women who fought, labored, and led in the struggle for American independence across all thirteen colonies. Through documents, personal narratives, and digital interactives, the exhibition uncovers the courage […]

$10 – $12
Event Series AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage

Nobility Hill Historic District Stoneham, Massachusetts, United States

In Stoneham, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades. This self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary. […]

$4.49
Event Series Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy

How Do You See the World? experience Massachusetts Avenue 210, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Learn about the revolutionary ideas and historical legacy of Mary Baker Eddy (1821-1910) — one of the only women to found a worldwide religion — in a temporary exhibit this spring and summer at the Christian Science Plaza celebrating MA250: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy. This free exhibit is part of the interactive […]

Free
Event Series Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger

Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt

Memorial Hall Museum Memorial Street 8, Deerfield, MA, United States

To honor this revolutionary history, we are crafting a free historic statewide event, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites across the state. The Scavenger hunt will take place from May 24th-June 27th, 2026 and is open to everyone ages 13 and up, free to […]

Free
Event Series 1776: Declaring Independence

1776: Declaring Independence

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

Featuring manuscripts, artifacts, and rarely seen treasures, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. In 1776, people grappled with ideas of liberty, loyalty, and the role of government in society. Private letters, intimate diaries, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten […]

Free

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