Healey launches state project to celebrate 250th anniversary of American Revolution
BOSTON — From her sneakers to her red T-shirt, Gov. Maura T. Healey embodied MA250, the statewide project designed to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution that she, along with her leadership team, state legislators and local officials, launched with some fanfare Tuesday. Starting her remarks with a resounding “Huzzah!” Healey greeted the red-coated […]
Healey launches state project to celebrate 250th anniversary of American Revolution
BOSTON — From her sneakers to her red T-shirt, Gov. Maura T. Healey embodied MA250, the statewide project designed to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution that she, along with her leadership team, state legislators and local officials, launched with some fanfare Tuesday. Starting her remarks with a resounding “Huzzah!” Healey greeted the red-coated […]
Leading the Nation: Massachusetts Celebrates 250 Years of Revolution
On September 17, 2024, Constitution Day, Governor Healey officially kicked off the Massachusetts 250 campaign on the steps in front of the Massachusetts State House, across from the Boston Common. Flanked by members of her cabinet, local elected officials, Paul Revere, and Spot – Boston Dynamics’ robotic dog – Governor Healey, a history maker in […]
Haverhill’s Historic New England and Museum of Printing Receive Grants for Nation’s 250th Birthday
Two Haverhill-based nonprofits and others in the area will help tell the story of Massachusetts’ pivotal role in the 250th anniversary of the nation’s independence. Historic New England and the Museum of Printing were tapped Tuesday to share in $1.5 million to promote “Massachusetts 250.” Others nearby playing larger roles are Museum of Old Newbury, Newburyport, […]
Revolution in the air: Massachusetts 250 initiative poised to be economic driver, Healey says
Gov. Maura Healey pitched a multi-year celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence as a likely economic driver for Massachusetts that could see people flock to the state from around the world. Both the Bay State and Boston are set to bask in the limelight as festivities continue for the next two years after […]
Massachusetts launches MA250 campaign, celebrating Revolutionary War history
Boston and state officials have launched Massachusetts 250, a campaign celebrating the state’s Revolutionary War history through 2026. Why it matters: Gov. Maura Healey said the campaign will put often overlooked stories about Black, indigenous and LGBTQ+ change-makers alongside the well-known stories of Paul Revere and Crispus Attucks. State of play: The state will fund $1.5 million […]
Mass. preps for American revolution’s 250th anniversary
PAUL REVERE RODE up Beacon Street blaring the news of rapidly approaching redcoats while Gov. Maura Healey trumpeted a message of her own, calling for Massachusetts to “show off our state over the next two years” as it prepares for center stage with the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Healey even jumped briefly atop a […]
Revolution in the air: Massachusetts 250 initiative poised to be economic driver, Gov. Maura Healey says
BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey pitched a multiyear celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence as a likely economic driver for Massachusetts that could see people flock to the state from around the world. Both the Bay State and Boston are set to bask in the limelight as festivities continue for the next two […]
Massachusetts to ‘show off’ leading up to 250th anniversary of American Revolution
Paul Revere rode up Beacon Street blaring the news of rapidly approaching redcoats while Gov. Maura Healey trumpeted a message of her own, calling for Massachusetts to “show off our state over the next two years” as it prepares for center stage with the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Healey even jumped briefly atop […]
Massachusetts 250 to celebrate state’s history, firsts and American Revolution
The statewide initiative will recall revolutionary legends throughout local communities while giving a boost to businesses, state leaders promise. Massachusetts is gearing up for a sweeping, cross-commonwealth celebration marking 250 years since the American Revolution, and state leaders are touting it as a way to reflect on the Bay State’s legacy while also cashing in […]
