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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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Masters of Miniature Ship Model Show

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

2 events,

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

6 events,

American Revolution 1764 to 1774: Building Resentment

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Timeline to Independence – Marlborough, MA Rotating Exhibit

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

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When Redcoats Marched in Marblehead: Leslie’s Retreat

5 events,

Concord250 Event: Where We Belong, New England Premiere!

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

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Timeline to Independence – Marlborough, MA Rotating Exhibit

4 events,

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Timeline to Independence – Marlborough, MA Rotating Exhibit

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Concord250 Lantern Lighting Ceremony

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

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

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

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“A Sculptor Speaks for Her Statues” with Meredith Bergmann

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

4 events,

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

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

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Religion and Black Abolitionism in the Era of the American Revolution

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

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

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

7 events,

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Revolutionary Newton

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Carlisle Colonial Faire

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

3 events,

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Sudbury History: Before the Revolution

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Salem’s Role in the American Revolution

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

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Fireside Chat with Paul Revere at the Wayside Inn

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Rum Revolution Craft Cocktail Class at The Inn at Hastings Park

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

6 events,

Concord250: QUILTS 250 Stitching in the Spirit of Democracy

The American Revolution Experience

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

6 events,

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Concord Women’s Chorus “Songs of the Revolution”

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Concord250 Lantern Lighting Ceremony

2 events,

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The Ride: Kostya Kennedy at The COOP

2 events,

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Tea, Tories, and the Almost-Battle of Marshfield

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Concord250 Speaker Event: Historian Robert A. Gross

5 events,

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Timeline to Independence – Marlborough, MA Rotating Exhibit

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1775: Rebels, Rights & Revolution Opening Reception

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Revolutionary Harbor Lectures: Seaweeds of Boston Harbor and Beyond

5 events,

Concord Museum: “Whose Revolution” Special Exhibition Opening Day

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Timeline to Independence – Marlborough, MA Rotating Exhibit

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Open House and Reception for the 250th Student Art Show

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Whose Revolution: Special Exhibition Opening Day

6 events,

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Timeline to Independence – Marlborough, MA Rotating Exhibit

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Timeline to Independence – Marlborough, MA Rotating Exhibit

4 events,

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Concord250 Event: Concord Orchestra performance “American Heritage”

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

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Choral Songs of Revolutionary New England

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Eyewitness to Revolution Forum and Book Launch

2 events,

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

4 events,

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USS Lexington Ceremony

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Plymouth in the Revolution Lecture Series 2025

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Good Friday Procession to the Battle Green

4 events,

Colonial Books and Brews

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

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

3 events,

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

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

10 events,

Untold Stories: Public Art Commemorating Arlington 250

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Arlington 250: Tidy the Town

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Remember the Ladies Special Anniversary Walking Tour

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Walking Tour: Explore Revolutionary Hingham

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Arlington 250 Kickoff Party at the Capitol Theater

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Groton Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary

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Lecture Series: Revisiting the American Revolution

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