Grants to illuminate Massachusetts history for Revolution’s 250th anniversary
Massachusetts is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War this year and next with initiatives and events across the state, funded by $2 million in grants from the Healey-Driscoll administration, and the Pioneer Valley is no exception. The statewide initiative — known as Massachusetts 250 — is celebrates anniversaries of events that were significant […]
Massachusetts Expands MA250 Grant Program to Support Revolutionary Storytelling Statewide
The Healey-Driscoll Administration and the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) have announced the second round of funding through the Massachusetts 250 Grant Program, awarding $2 million to 59 organizations across the state. This competitive grant program supports projects that commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in dynamic, inclusive, and regionally meaningful […]
Bunker Hill Reenactment in Gloucester
For the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, the fighting took place in Gloucester. The seaside community brought 1775, and one of the Revolutionary War’s major battlegrounds, back to life through vignettes, battle demonstrations and even lectures. Reenactors came not only from the New England states but also from up and down the […]
Housing History: Massachusetts Revolutionary War-Era Homes Open to the Public
“Massachusetts is the birthplace of the American Revolution, and pieces of that history can be found in many places – sometimes unexpected places – across the Commonwealth,” said Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Ed Augustus. Whether it’s just down the street or worth a daytrip, EOHLC and the Healey-Driscoll administration encourage people to take the […]
June 16, 2025 – Frederick Douglass in opera, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, and the Battle of Bunker Hill at 250
About The Episode Frederick Douglass had a life that could be described as operatic. The late composer Ulysses Kay, in his last major work, saw that it was. The Boston Modern Orchestra Project, in partnership with Odyssey Opera, is presenting the New England premiere of “Frederick Douglass ” on June 20th at Jordan Hall. The […]
The First to Celebrate: Massachusetts and the Origins of July 4th
Massachusetts has always played a special role in America’s story, both for the pivotal events that happened here, and for how its people chose to honor and remember them. In 1781, while the Revolutionary War was still underway, Massachusetts became the first state to officially recognize July 4th as a holiday. The Massachusetts General Court […]
Newburyport’s Road to Revolution is a Series of Lectures Supported by MA250 Grant.
Latest Lectures
Coverage of the Battle of Chelsea Creek and Grape Island Events
Battle of Chelsea Creek Grape Island
Two-Time Grammy Award-Winning Singer LeAnn Rimes to Headline 2025 Boston Pops July 4 Fireworks Spectacular Celebrating Massachusetts 250
Keith Lockhart and Pops also Welcome Multifaceted Tony and Grammy Award-Winning Vocalist Leslie Odom, Jr. and Pioneering Hip-Hop Trio and Boston’s Own Bell Biv DeVoe to Perform at the Beloved Independence Day Concert at the Hatch Shell Also Joining the Pops on the Charles River Esplanade are the U.S. Army Field Band Soldiers’ Chorus and […]
Follow in Abigail Adams’s Footsteps during the Battle of Bunker Hill 250th Anniversary Event at Adams National Historical Park
QUINCY, Mass. — Join the National Park Service at Adams National Historical Park on Saturday, June 14, for a special event following the footsteps of the Adams family as they witnessed the Battle of Bunker Hill 250 years ago during the American Revolution. This event is free and does not require registration. “The constant roar […]
