New film salutes Revolution-era patriots of color
The project marks the completion of the MA250 grant awarded to the town of Concord and Concord250 to “help tell these unique stories,” says Joe Palumbo, a member of the town’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Commission. The program is supported by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, MA250, Concord250, Minuteman National Historical Park, The Robbins House, the town […]
Greenfield receives grant to highlight American Revolution in murals
A Massachusetts 250 Grant has been awarded to the City of Greenfield which will fund the creation of ten sidewalk murals by local artists to highlight the history of the American Revolution and highlight Greenfield’s history as a revolutionary and innovative city. The project will culminate in a free, public event in July of 2026. […]
Art at the Clark and the Norman Rockwell Museum, K-Pop Demon Hunters, and Matisse at War
We continue our Countdown to 2026 series with Andrea Puccio, Director of the Library at The Clark Art Institute. She gave us an overview of their new exhibition “Back Bay to the Berkshires: Celebrating 250 Years of Art in Massachusetts.” Russell Lord, Chief of Curatorial Affairs at the Norman Rockwell Museum, also joined us with […]
Spilka Hails New Veteran Trail of over 1200 Monuments and Memorials
Monday, the state launched the Massachusetts Veterans Legacy Trail, a first-of-its-kind project cataloging more than 1,200 war memorials across Massachusetts. Developed as a signature initiative of the Massachusetts 250th Anniversary (MA250) commemoration, the Trail honors the service and sacrifice of veterans and military service from the Revolutionary War to the present day. The new initiative features both […]
Interactive trail highlights Massachusetts’ military history
The Healey-Driscoll Administration has launched the Massachusetts Veterans Legacy Trail, a comprehensive project cataloging over 1,200 war memorials across the state. This initiative, part of the Massachusetts 250th Anniversary commemoration, aims to honor the service and sacrifice of veterans from the Revolutionary War to the present day. The Veterans Legacy Trail features an interactive website and […]
Ben Franklin portrait that inspired $100 bill on view at Concord Museum
The Concord Museum (Concord, MA) presents a new special exhibition, Transformed by Revolution, opening October 3, 2025. While Concord’s role in the start of the American Revolution is widely recognized, less well known are the continued experiences of disruption and turmoil in Concord throughout the war. Through eyewitness historical objects, artworks, and documents, Transformed by Revolution explores what it […]
Mason Lohrei’s Freedom Trail visit from WHDH!
BOSTON (WHDH) – One of the young stars of the Boston Bruins was spotted diving into the city’s history Thursday. Mason Lohrei checked out the Freedom Trail, learning some of the stories behind Boston’s most beloved landmarks. More Details: https://whdh.com/news/bruins-mason-lohrei-takes-in-boston-history-on-the-freedom-trail/
No court, no king: Berkshire County’s first shot at revolution
The Great Barrington court closures, or, why the Revolution was definitely not a tea party
Revolutions are not tea parties.
Mercy Otis Warren: The Revolutionary Voice Too Often Left Out
When we think of the American Revolution, the names that come most readily to mind are Washington, Adams, Revere, and Franklin. But history is also shaped by those whose voices were not always preserved in statues or on currency. One such figure is Mercy Otis Warren, a Massachusetts woman whose pen was as powerful as […]
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 […]
