AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour: Timeless Tales of Historic Pride and Heritage
2026-06-08 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-09 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-10 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-11 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Nobility Hill Historic District, Stoneham, Massachusetts, 02180, United States
In Stoneham, the shadows of colonial fires and twentieth-century neon flicker side by side. Few realize how many secrets linger behind these iconic facades.
This self-guided audio tour leads straight through the city’s untold stories. Encounter corners and chapters that even locals walk past, and let carefully crafted tales reveal what hides beneath the ordinary.
Why did a quiet night at the Bernard Cogan House erupt into controversy that changed a neighborhood? Who vanished beneath the glowing beacon of Stoneham’s eerily beautiful gas station? What explains the perfectly preserved pencil marks under the Warren Sweetser House staircase?
Move between centuries as you cross storied main streets and hidden lanes. Each step peels back another layer of rebellion, ambition, and intrigue, letting Stoneham rise up around you as never before.
Tap play and see how deep Stoneham’s shadows can stretch. The secrets are waiting.

Special Exhibit: Mary Baker Eddy and Her Revolutionary Legacy
2026-06-09, 2026-06-10, 2026-06-11, 2026-06-12 | How Do You See the World? experience, Massachusetts Avenue 210, Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, 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 How Do You See the World?® experience, exploring the world through a lens of hope, progress, and generosity. Walk through the three-story, stained glass Mapparium® globe (ticketed) that shows the world as it was in 1935 — from the inside of the world, looking out. You can then explore “Our World: Mapping Progress,” an exhibit featuring stories from The Christian Science Monitor, the Pulitzer Prize-winning international news source headquartered in the building. Learn more about Eddy’s remarkable life and the global church she founded in “Christian Science and Mary Baker Eddy.”
This special exhibit will be open through spring and summer 2026 as part of the statewide MA250 celebrations. Tickets for the Mapparium® globe are free for youth under 18, $6 for adults. All other exhibits, including this special exhibit, are free.
Hours of operation:
Monday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
The How Do You See the World?® experience is located at 210 Massachusetts Ave. in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay.
For additional information and to buy tickets to the Mapparium® globe, please visit christianscience.com/howdoyouseetheworld

The Aspirations of Ordinary People - Stories of the American Revolution from a local perspective
2026-06-09 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-10 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-11 08:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-12 08:00 - 14:00 | North Andover Historical Society, 800 Massachusetts Ave., North Andover, 01845, United States
The Andover revolutionaries understood that creating a truly free society would take many generations. Their records and artifacts, preserved at the North Andover Historical Society, are here to remind us that history matters. They depict stories of battles won, hardships endured, hometown and battleground heroes, and the start of a long fight for liberty, equality and justice. Their ideals and aspirations are the standards by which we measure our progress today.
Come discover the amazing stories brought to life at the North Andover Historical Society (NAHS) through REV250, a series of programs and exhibits dedicated to the American Revolution.
The exhibit will be open every week, Tuesday through Saturday, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Please check the website for more information.

1776: Declaring Independence
2026-06-09 09:30 - 16:00, 2026-06-10 09:30 - 16:00, 2026-06-11 09:30 - 16:00 | Massachusetts Historical Society, Boylston Street 1154, Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
Featuring manuscripts, artifacts, and rarely seen treasures, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history.
In 1776, people grappled with ideas of liberty, loyalty, and the role of government in society. Private letters, intimate diaries, and newspaper accounts reveal how the Declaration of Independence grew from draft to founding document. 1776: Declaring Independence spotlights handwritten copies of the Declaration by John Adams and Thomas Jefferson as well as multiple early printings, including a rare Dunlap broadside. On and off the page, we explore how it echoed across the commonwealth and around the world, reshaping the colonists’ chances of launching a new nation. How did the Declaration change Americans’ quest for liberty, then and now? We invite visitors to trace the Declaration’s complex legacy as a national beacon for celebration and protest.
Check here for closures and more admission information: https://www.masshist.org/visit/hours-and-admission

The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement
2026-06-09 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Old State House, 206 Washington St, Boston, MA, 02109, United States
Explore major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution at the Old State House, where protest turned into action and the momentum for independence accelerated. Created through a partnership between Revolutionary Spaces and the Massachusetts Historical Society, The Road to Revolution: Massachusetts and the Independence Movement invites visitors to step into 1775 and 1776—a moment defined by uncertainty, debate, and decisions that would reshape the world.

Patriots of Color Exhibition
2026-06-09 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-10 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-11 10:00 - 18:00 | Family Heritage Experience, Newbury Street 97, Boston, Massachusetts, 02116, 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 and resilience of those whose contributions helped shape a new nation, even as they continued to confront inequality and enslavement.
Bridging past and present, Patriots of Color highlights the voices of descendants who are reclaiming these stories today—connecting revolutionary ideals of freedom and justice to the ongoing pursuit of equality in America.
Entrance to the exhibit is included in admission to the Family Heritage Experience and can be purchased either in person or online.

American Stories: Celebrating 250 Years of Independence
2026-06-10 09:30 - 16:30 | Bonhams Skinner, Clarendon Street 236, Boston, Massachusetts, 02116, United States
In honor of this auspicious moment in American history, Bonhams Skinner will be showcasing highlights from their June 30th auction in their Boston Gallery. The works are available to the public for viewing Monday through Friday between May 26th and June 10th.

State Library of Massachusetts Author Talk
2026-06-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Massachusetts State House, Beacon Street 24, Boston, MA, 02133, United States
In celebration of MA250 and America 250, please join the State Library of Massachusetts for an Author Talk with authors Donna A. Seger and Brad Austin. They will be talking about their book titled “Salem’s Centuries: New Perspectives on the History of An Old American City, 1626-2026,” which focuses on the Revolutionary Period.
Temple University Press says: Salem, MA is best known today for its infamous witch trials in 1692, yet there is much more to this small city. An important trading center since its founding in 1626, Salem was also the scene of dynamic social and material changes in the twentieth century. Salem’s Centuries develops a more inclusive and comprehensive historical framework and expands upon the city’s signature eras of witch trials and maritime ascendancy.
In advance of the city’s quadricentennial, the editors and contributors highlight the depth and diversity of Salem’s history, including stories of indigenous peoples, early settlers, African Americans, and immigrants, spanning from the American and industrial revolutions to World War II and the present. Chronologically arranged by century, chapters examine how Salem’s history has been lost or distorted in its public presentations over time.
Salem’s Centuries is a fresh look at an old American city. And yes, it includes the accused witches.

Portrait Project: Honoring 250 Years of Changemakers
2026-06-10 17:00 - 20:00 | Artists for Humanity, West 2nd Street 100, Boston, MA, 02127, United States
Join us for an upcoming exhibition, Portrait Project: Honoring 250 Years of Changemakers, a collection of artwork from AFH teens. In concert with other local organizations celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, AFH teens respond to this historic time by bringing attention to both widely recognized figures and those whose stories are lesser known.
By celebrating the stories of both historical figures and emerging teen artists, we encourage visitors to look both backward and forward, considering how our past informs our future, and how creativity, community, and equity continue to shape our evolving story.

Pedestals and Poetry
2026-06-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Robbins Library, Massachusetts Avenue 700, Arlington, Massachusetts, 02476, United States
Poets will present their works inspired by artist Chris Frost’s “Unseen/Unforgotten: A Remembrance of Menotomy’s Everyday Defenders, 1775,” an art installation that commemorates the 250 anniversary of the American Revolution in Arlington. Attendees
will visit the pedestals at the library and hear artist Chris Frost speak about the project.
Featured poets include:
John Burt
Geoffrey Brahmer
Jean Flanagan
Susan Lloyd McGarry
Jo Pitkin
Steven Ratiner
Teresa Cader
Hannah Baker-Siroty
Deanna Witter
Fred Marchant
(Rain location: Robbins Library Community Room)
“Unseen/Unforgotten” was commissioned by ArtsArlington and curated by Cecily Miller as part of Arlington’s commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. This program is supported in part by a grant from the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism.

American Independence and Identity at 250 Conference
2026-06-11 - 2026-06-13 | Gordon College, Grapevine Road 255, Wenham, MA, 01984, United States
“American Independence and Identity at 250: Examining Democracy in the United States and Globally”
June 11–13, 2026 | Gordon College
Hosted at Gordon College, this conference provides Christian political scientists, historians, and other scholars a unique forum to gather to explore the state of democracy in the US and globally. Each day features stellar keynote addresses, paper panels, workshops, and roundtables. In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, join us for an optional Sunday excursion into nearby Boston to visit revolutionary sites!
Gordon College is pleased to offer a variety of packages to conference guests. Conference Registration for those interested in housing or meals will close on Thursday, May 28. (Guests can still register for tickets with no housing or meals after this date.) The five plenary events listed in the schedule remain free and open to the public—no advance registration needed.

"Up and Down the River" Film and Forum
2026-06-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Bunker Hill Community College, 250 New Rutherford Avenue, Boston, 02129, United States
Join the National Parks of Boston and Bunker Hill Community College for a screening and discussion of the Mohegan Tribe’s historical film “Up and Down the River.”
Spanning the colonial and American Revolutionary eras, “Up and Down the River” delves into the difficult decisions made by members of the Mohegan Tribe at these pivotal periods in both tribal and U.S. history. Featured in this film is the Ashbow family, including Hannah and her son Samuel Ashbow Jr. Choosing to fight alongside the American colonists, Samuel Ashbow Jr. died at the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775, becoming one of the first Indigenous soldiers to die in the American Revolution.
Following the film showing, there will be a reflective conversation between Melissa Tantaquidgeon Zobel (Mohegan, Council of Elders Vice Chair and co-writer of the film) and endawnis Spears (Diné/ Ojibwe/ Chickasaw/ Choctaw, Co-Founder, Akomawt Educational Initiative).
This program is free to the public. Registration is required.
Doors open at 5:30pm. Program begins promptly at 6 pm.

Act Worthy of Yourselves: A Re-Imagining of Joseph Warren’s Funeral
2026-06-11 19:30 - 2026-06-20 21:00 | King’s Chapel, Tremont Street 58, Boston, Massachusetts, 02108, United States
April 1776. The British army has finally left Boston. Now, nearly a year after his death, friends and family can finally hold a funeral for Dr. Joseph Warren.
Inside King’s Chapel, his brother, his fiancée, and his good friend Paul Revere gather to mourn Warren and to make sense of their loss. Outside the Chapel, two Black abolitionists wonder what this revolution will mean for them. A play about memory, legacy, and the potential and pitfalls of the American Revolution.
Come join the King’s Chapel History Program for a thrilling story about freedom, the life of a man often only recognized for his death, and the larger fight for freedom, all at the location where this funeral took place in 1776!

Remembering the Revolution
2026-06-12 09:00 - 2026-10-18 17:00 | Heritage Museums & Gardens, Grove Street 67, Sandwich, Massachusetts, 02563, United States
How do we remember the American Revolution?
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Heritage Museums & Gardens presents Remembering the Revolution, a site-wide exhibition exploring what life was like for everyday New Englanders during America’s founding era.
Drawing from Heritage’s collections, the exhibition examines the experiences of Patriots, Loyalists, local Wampanoag soldiers, pacifist Shaker communities, and others whose stories are often overshadowed by famous battles and Founding Fathers.
Highlights include silver crafted by Paul Revere, nine military miniature regiments, and a 24-square-foot diorama depicting the British surrender at the Battle of Yorktown. Throughout Heritage’s 100-acre campus, visitors can also discover interpretive displays connecting the museum’s collections and landscapes to the Revolutionary period.
Included with museum admission.
