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SUMMARY:The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings
DESCRIPTION:1776 was more than a turning point; it marked the birth of a new world order. A bold line was drawn as ordinary people made extraordinary decisions\, declaring independence from the most powerful empire on earth. Driven by youthful fire\, they believed in the promise of liberty more than they feared the cost of pursuing it.\nHistoric Beverly proudly presents The American Revolution: A story of the War in 28 Paintings\, a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition of artworks commissioned to illustrate Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Sr.’s landmark book.\nThese paintings are featured in Ken Burns’ upcoming documentary The American Revolution. The exhibit will be on display at the Cabot House from September 6\, 2025 to July 4\, 2026. Tickets are free and open to the public.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-american-revolution-a-story-of-the-war-in-28-paintings/
LOCATION:Historic Beverlys Cabot House\, 117 Cabot Street\, Beverly\, MA\, 01915\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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SUMMARY:The Continental Arsenal at Springfield Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Established by General George Washington and General Henry Knox in 1777\, the Continental Arsenal at Springfield was a critical part of the supply network for the fledgling Continental Army. The enlisted men and officers assigned there fabricated and supplied all manner of military supplies throughout the Revolutionary War. Explore rarely seen collections and historic documents to learn why Henry Knox called this place “one of the most proper spots in America on every account.”
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/the-continental-arsenal-at-springfield-exhibit/
LOCATION:Springfield Armory National Historic Site\, One Armory Square\, Springfield\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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SUMMARY:Witness: Hingham in the Age of Revolution
DESCRIPTION:As the Nation marks 250 years of independence\, Witness: Hingham in the Age of Revolution explores how one New England town experienced the ideas\, contradictions\, and upheavals of the American Revolution. Through the lives of Hingham’s residents– white and Black\, free and enslaved– this immersive new exhibit traces the ups & downs forging of a nation.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/witness-hingham-in-the-age-of-revolution-2/
LOCATION:Hingham Heritage Museum\, Main Street 34\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Commemoration,Exhibit,Women's History
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251201
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SUMMARY:Forging Independence | Building a Nation
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution\, the New Bedford Whaling Museum will open a new suite of conjoined galleries in that explore stories of independence\, struggle\, and citizenship in the region during the late colonial and early Republican period (1760-1830). \nForging Independence | Building a Nation introduces connections between historical events and pressing issues of today\, asking visitors to consider what ideas are embodied in the terms and ideas of Independence and Nationhood. Words like patriotism\, freedom\, taxation\, citizenship\, liberty\, equality\, justice\, tolerance\, and independence serve as keystones within the installation to encourage thoughtful engagement with concepts that transcend the past and directly connect with our present. Associations forged between objects\, concepts\, and individuals broach insightful civic-minded questions about what it means to be “American.” What did colonial citizens think America should or would be\, and how do we today continue to ask those questions and shape that outcome today? \nForging Independence | Building a Nation outlines important regional historical events of the American Revolution\, including the Boston Tea Party\, which happened on the locally built and owned vessel the Dartmouth\, and Grey’s raid\, encompassing the defense of Fort Phoenix\, the siege and burning of Bedford Village\, and the Bombardment of Fairhaven. The installation frames these war-time events within larger state-wide and national arcs\, including the Stamp Tax Crisis\, Battle of Bunker Hill\, Occupation of Boston\, Massachusetts statehood\, the adoption of the State Bill of Rights\, and early activities tied to nation building. What did it mean to discard a system of governance and colonial allegiance and establish a new country? How did people grapple with and make sense of the revolutionary period and what came after? What ideas and tenets became pillars of that era\, how are their legacies felt today\, and what complications or tensions arose in that space of negotiation? \nThe project relies on the Museum’s expansive permanent collection to center and share diverse stories and experiences from Massachusetts\, consider the promises and challenges of the American Revolution\, and makes connections between past and present. The exhibition utilizes artifacts and archival sources to illuminate the stories of a broad range of individuals\, from local merchants who skirted blockades and traded as privateers to the narratives of private citizens and regional residents\, including men\, women and children of different classes\, ages\, ethnic and racial backgrounds\, and status\, immigrants\, Indigenous people\, and enslaved and free people of color. The exhibition includes the voices and stories of those who served in the American militia\, were passionate Revolutionaries\, outright ambivalent about Independence\, or avid British Loyalists.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/forging-independence-building-a-nation/
LOCATION:New Bedford Whaling Museum\, 18 Johnny Cake Hill\, New Bedford\, MA\, 02740\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History,Exhibit,Indigenous History,Women's History
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SUMMARY:Knox Train of Artillery
DESCRIPTION:Visit Old Sturbridge Village this January for a unique event to start off America’s 250th celebrations. In collaboration with Fort Ticonderoga\, this event commemorates the Knox Train as it moved through central Massachusetts. Follow Colonel Henry Knox’s journey from New York to Boston to deliver more than 50 cannons in the winter of 1776 and see reenactment group Knox’s Artillery as they interpret the history behind moving cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to Dorchester Heights. Explore the historic Village and interact with costumed historians as they demonstrate the facets of daily life after the Revolution\, hear stories from reenacted patriots who marched on the Trail\, see cannon demonstrations\, and learn about the impacts the Revolution had on people in the 1830s. \nMore Highlights Include:\n• See Knox’s Artillery reenactment group interpret the history of moving guns from Fort Ticonderoga to Dorchester Heights.\n• Meet a team of guest oxen and learn about how they helped in the transport of artillery during Knox’s journey.\n• Watch cannon demonstrations and see 7 cannon brought by the staff of Fort Ticonderoga.\n• Learn about American artillery of the Revolution compared to the Massachusetts Artillery of the 1830s.\n• See our cabinetmakers building a log sled based on one in our collection.\n• Learn about using draft animals and their importance to early 19th-century farmers\, featuring our ox teams.\n• See our blacksmiths forging wheels to be used to transport the cannons.\n• Hear stories from a recreated patriot who marched on the Knox Trail from Pittsfield to Cambridge in 1976.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/knox-train-of-artillery/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Old Sturbridge Village\, 1 Old Sturbridge Village Road\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment
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SUMMARY:Songs of the Revolution with Diane Taraz at Reading Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy songs of the American Revolution with accomplished singer and dulcimer musician Diane Taraz\, as she shares historic music that became the rhythmic heartbeat of 1776. \nDiane presents songs that were enjoyed by both sides during the American Revolution\, exploring the fascinating world behind the lyrics. She sings and accompanies herself on mountain dulcimer and an instrument similar to the English guitar\, which was played by women in colonial times. \nFor years\, Diane Taraz has been writing her own songs and breathing new life into traditional ones. She brings a dry wit and a light touch to explain the intricacies of her music. Audiences listen entranced as she sings a cappella\, a challenging style at which she excels. Dirty Linen magazine calls her a “fine\, inventive guitarist” and she plays lap dulcimer with equal passion.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/songs-of-the-revolution-with-diane-taraz-at-reading-public-library/
LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, Middlesex Avenue 64\, Reading\, Massachusetts\, 01867\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Event,Reenactment
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SUMMARY:Knox Trail 250 - Worcester
DESCRIPTION:On July 4\, 2026\, our nation will celebrate the semiquincentennial anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Leading up to this historic birthday Revolution 250 was created. In keeping with this celebratory campaign\, it is with great enthusiasm that we present the momentous commemoration of this country’s founding\, Knox Trail 250. This sequenced program is designed to represent the Henry Knox Noble Train of Artillery of 1776\, the catalyst for what we now recognize in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as Evacuation Day. \nOn the morning of January 10\, 2026\, along the Massachusetts and New York state border\, there will be a ceremony representative of the official Knox handoff that occurred in December before embarking on the historic journey. In Massachusetts\, starting in Great Barrington\, going through over 33 towns\, including locations in New York\, a simulation of the journey would be celebrated in designated hubs. \nThis sequenced parade of regional recognition will incorporate the invitation and participation of town managers\, local historians\, celebrating the commemoration and respective connections in the Noble Trail of Artillery. \nWORCESTER\nSaturday\, January 31\, 2026\nAC Hotel by Marriott Worcester \nFRAMINGHAM\nSunday\, February 8\, 2026\nThe Village Hall\, Framingham Green \nCAMBRIDGE\nFriday\, February 27\, 2026\nLongfellow House \nROXBURY\nSaturday\, March 7\, 2026\nFirst Church in Roxbury \nBOSTON\nTuesday\, March 17\, 2026\nDorchester Heights
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/knox-trail-250-worcester/
LOCATION:AC Hotel by Marriott Worcester\, 125 Front Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Reenactment
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