Massachusetts’ Effective End of Slavery and the Leaders Who Made It Happen
In the 1770s, two major struggles for freedom were coming to a head in Massachusetts. As the colonists became increasingly inspired to achieve independence from the British, enslaved people […]
Connect with Massachusetts 250 This February Vacation Week
Massachusetts offers countless opportunities for the whole family to enjoy immersive and engaging exhibits, landmarks, and museums that bring Revolutionary War history to life. Here are some family-friendly activities and […]
Revere Copper and the Manufacturing of a Nation
Many know founding father Paul Revere for his Revolutionary War heroism when he warned the minutemen of Massachusetts of the approaching British troops—a journey later memorialized in the Longfellow poem […]
Phillis Wheatley: The Revolutionary Poet Laureate
“Long as in Freedom’s Cause the Wise contend, / Dear to your Country shall your Fame extend,” wrote the poetess Phillis Wheatley in “Untitled Lines on the Boston Massacre.” The […]
Pioneer Valley will mark Revolution’s anniversary with cemetery tour, museum display
Western Massachusetts tourism and history officials hope more funds are coming from Beacon Hill after two local history centers received small grants to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the country’s […]
A Cornerstone of Black History: African Lodge No. 459’s 250th Anniversary
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of its inauguration, the Freemason African Lodge No. 459 will symbolically reopen in 2026 to pay tribute to its revolutionary founding members. This lodge, first […]
Discover Indigenous History Through ‘Native Spaces’ Installation in Salem
Visiting Salem, Massachusetts, in the fall, you might see streets decked out for the town’s famed Halloween celebration. If you look (and listen) a little closer, though, you’ll see that […]
The Legacy of the USS Lexington: Five Ships, One Historic Name
Did you know that the USS Lexington has participated in almost every major American naval war? If you’re wondering how this is possible, it’s because the USS Lexington has been […]
Then and Now: The Historical Taverns of Massachusetts
Whether you call it a tavern, a pub or a bar and grill, they all offer a cold beer and a quick bite to eat. But taverns played an important […]
The Untold Story of Prince Estabrook’s Fight for Freedom
Photo credit: Lexington Historical Society.
