Phillis Wheatley: A Revolutionary Voice in Verse
When the American colonies were still fighting for independence, a young enslaved woman in Boston was quietly making history with her pen. Phillis Wheatley, the first African American and one of the first women in America to publish a book of poetry, gave voice to the ideals of liberty and human dignity at a time […]
The Red Lion Inn – A Patriot’s Refuge in the Berkshires
In the quiet town of Stockbridge, Massachusetts, stands the Red Lion Inn, a place where Revolutionary ideals found expression long before independence was declared. According to tradition, the inn dates back to the early 1700s, and by the time of the Revolution it was firmly established as a gathering place for townspeople, travelers, and patriots. […]
Springfield Armory – Forging Freedom
While battles were fought with muskets, liberty was secured with supply lines. Nowhere is this more evident than at the Springfield Armory, a site established during the Revolution that became central to America’s military strength. In 1777, General George Washington chose Springfield as the site of a major arsenal, recognizing its strategic location on the […]
The Wayside Inn – A Revolutionary Gathering Place
Nestled in Sudbury along the old Boston Post Road, the Wayside Inn holds a special place in Massachusetts history. Known today as one of the oldest continually operating inns in the United States, its story reaches back to the days when taverns were more than roadside stops, they were community gathering places, news hubs, and […]
September 4, 2025 – Sally Mann, Joy Behar, and Voices and Votes: Democracy in America
Finally, we continue our series “Countdown to 2026” with Kate Fox, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, which is leading the Massachusetts 250 campaign, and Brian Boyles, the Executive Director at Mass Humanities. He sits on the state’s Special Commission on the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution and he co-chairs […]
Get ready to party at Cambridge Carnival
We’re focusing on the parade this year,” Williams said. “We received the grant from MA 250 Initiative. We’re really thrilled about that, because it’s given us the opportunity to offer stipends to our parade participants, because we … are grassroots. Whatever funds we raise through vendors and donations, we put back into the Carnival.” More Details: […]
Quincy library to host talk on Greene and Cornwallis campaign
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Untold local stories behind American Revolution to take spotlight in 2026 celebration
Yes, there will be people dressed in 18th-century garb, and yes, there will be reenactments of everything from the Boston Tea Party to the firing of a musket to reenact the “shot heard round the world.” Even as organizations and communities prepare to celebrate the nation’s milestone birthday, Massachusetts is looking to explore its history […]
Marines storm Marblehead
The Town of Marblehead became the backdrop for history Thursday as Marines, local officials, and residents gathered at Fort Sewall to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. The event marked the start of Marine Week Boston, a series of commemorations running Aug. 20-25 across Greater Boston. It combined traditional military ceremony with […]
Liberty Poles and Local Uprisings: Massachusetts’ First Acts of Revolution
Before the first shots rang out at Lexington and Concord, the spirit of rebellion was already rising across Massachusetts, sometimes quite literally. In the years leading up to the American Revolution, communities throughout the colony took a bold and symbolic stand against British rule by raising Liberty Poles: tall wooden masts often topped with flags […]
