On the evening of April 18, 1775, two lanterns shone from the steeple of Boston’s Old North Church, signaling the advance of British troops and setting into motion the American Revolution. Nearly 250 years later, that signal still echoes as a call to remember the spirit of courage and unity that shaped our nation.
This April 18, Massachusetts will mark the moment with two lanterns displayed at the State House, honoring Paul Revere’s legendary ride and our state’s foundational role in the fight for independence 250 years ago.
The “Two Lights for Tomorrow” initiative invites communities across Massachusetts and the nation to join in this remembrance. Towns and cities are encouraged to display two lights in a prominent public space on the night of April 18, 2025, in solidarity and celebration of our shared history.
Whether it’s your town hall, library, school, or community green, lighting two lanterns is a simple yet powerful act that connects us to our revolutionary past and reminds us of the ideals that continue to guide us: liberty, civic courage, and the power of unity.
We invite every Massachusetts community to participate:
· Display two lights on April 18, 2025.
· Host a local remembrance event or educational activity.
Massachusetts sparked our fight for independence, so let’s carry that spirit of leadership and freedom forward, because liberty lives here.
For more information and ideas, visit our VA250 partner site at: https://va250.org/two-lights.
