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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.
The first of three 250th special exhibitions at the Concord Museum, Whose Revolution will highlight the competing and contradictory meanings of revolution during the period leading up to the war. Through maps, documents, furniture, and other objects, this exhibition will explore the gradual shifts that led to broader support for independence. It will examine the […]
Rev250 Lecture: Dr. Danielle Allen, James Bryant Conant University Professor, Harvard University presents "The Declaration of Independence: A Guide for our Times" as part of the Hingham Historical Society 2024-2025 lecture series: Revisiting the American Revolution. The series is an in-depth and expanded look at our Nation's founding drama; the series features renowned historians and […]
The Concord Museum, the David Center for the American Revolution at the American Philosophical Society, and the Massachusetts Historical Society will hold a conference in April 2025 on the theme “1775: A Society on the Brink of War and Revolution”. Held at the Concord Museum, the conference marks the 250th anniversary of the battles of Lexington […]
Join us for Woburn’s Historic Battle Road Celebration! This special event will honor the courage and legacy of Woburn’s Minutemen, who played a crucial role in the Battle of Lexington and Concord. We will unveil a new monument along Battle Road to commemorate Woburn’s important contributions to the Revolutionary War. Stay tuned for more details […]
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the “two if by sea” lantern signal, Lanterns & Luminaries 2025 will be a unique event filled with commemoration, inspiration, and celebration. Filmmaker Ken Burns will accept the Third Lantern Award, which is presented annually to an individual who embodies the values symbolized in Old North Church’s iconic […]
April 19 Patriot's Day Activities for Concord250 – details to come. Current Schedule: 6:00am Dawn Salute 8:30am Parade Step Off 9:30am Old North Bridge Ceremony 11:00am Parade Ends 2:00pm Permanent Memorial Dedication 2:00 – 8:00pm Family Music Festival
Save the date for the Concord Museum’s special 250th Gala. Enjoy an elegant evening of dining, history, and community as we commemorate a pivotal moment in Concord and the nation’s history.
Escape with the ethereal, other-worldly sound of the Glass Armonica, an invention of Ben Franklin! The instrument is paired with flute and strings in Mozart’s famous Adagio and Rondo alongside exotic gems by Reichardt, Naumann, and early American composers Antes and Moller. American ingenuity at its finest! With Glass Armonica virtuoso Dennis James
Escape with the ethereal, other-worldly sound of the Glass Armonica, an invention of Ben Franklin! The instrument is paired with flute and strings in Mozart’s famous Adagio and Rondo alongside exotic gems by Reichardt, Naumann, and early American composers Antes and Moller. American ingenuity at its finest! With Glass Armonica virtuoso Dennis James
The second of three 250th special exhibitions at the Concord Museum, Transformed by Revolution will explore histories of community and belonging during and after the war, tracing shifting ideas about what it meant to be part of the new nation and who would be included in the story. Featured objects and stories will explore the […]
The last of three 250th special exhibitions at the Concord Museum, Revolutionary Legacies will trace how Concord’s role in the Revolution has been remembered over time and how it has been taken up as a national symbol. The exhibition will explore the history of past commemorations in Concord, the creation of national myths and legends […]
Introducing the new DAR America 250 Patriots Marker
