U.S. Army Soldier Returns Home, Performs for the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington
WHO & WHAT: Staff Sgt. Jay Healy, member of the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, will be back in his hometown of Lexington, Massachusetts, to perform for the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington. Staff Sgt. Healy will be available for media interviews prior to the kick-off of festivities. WHEN: Thursday, […]
From Revolution to Revolutionary: Boston 250 Kickoff and 250th Anniversary of Paul Revere’s Ride
Join Mayor Michelle Wu as we launch Boston 250, an initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in Boston. The full slate of events will run 5:30 – 9:00 pm across the North End and Charlestown. At 7:30 pm, Mayor Michelle Wu will headline a short program at the Paul Revere Mall alongside special guests and performers, including […]
Town of Arlington Shares Event Information for Arlington250th Celebration
ARLINGTON — The Arlington250 Committee and Arlington Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Town of Arlington and Leader Bank, present several events and initiatives taking place in Town as part of the Arlington250 celebrations. Arlington250 is a multi-year commemoration, recognition and celebration of the Town’s history from its colonial beginnings as the village of […]
The Legacy of the Battle Road
The road to American independence was forged on Battle Road. Today, as you travel through Arlington, Lexington, Lincoln, and Concord, you’ll journey through the very heart of the Revolution, where courage first challenged tyranny. More than a historical landmark, the Battle Road Byway serves as a reminder that change doesn’t come quickly. The legacy […]
MBTA to offer increased service for upcoming Massachusetts 250 celebrations
The Fitchburg commuter rail and MBTA bus routes 77 and 62/76 will increase service over Patriots’ Day weekend to support Massachusetts 250 events in Arlington, Concord, Lexington, and Lincoln, MBTA officials announced Tuesday. Several events commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution will take place across Massachusetts on April 19-20, including parades, reenactments, and museum […]
Massachusetts Revolutionaries: Bold Stories, Bright Legacies
Massachusetts students, tell us: Who is the most important revolutionary in Massachusetts history? As part of the Massachusetts 250 initiative, the Executive Office of Education invites all K-12 public school students in Massachusetts to submit your creative work to tell the story of the most important revolutionary in Massachusetts history. Use your talents and conduct research to create a […]
Before the Trend: 18th Century Farm-to-Table Living
While the term ‘farm-to-table’ has been trending over the last few years, Colonists in the 1700s were practicing this method of food out of necessity. With the lack of transportation to deliver food from afar, Colonists relied on what they could forage or hunt locally. Interestingly enough, our diets today aren’t that different from what Colonists […]
How to Celebrate Patriots’ Day Weekend in 2025
Patriots’ Day in Massachusetts is always a special occasion but in 2025 it takes on even greater significance as the state commemorates the 250th anniversary of ‘the shot heard round the world’ in the first armed conflict of the American Revolution. The weekend is packed with activities that transport you back to the dawn of the American […]
Connect with Massachusetts 250 This April Vacation Week
In the spring of 2025, Massachusetts is commemorating several important events that led to the American Revolution. From Boston to the Berkshires, there are many unique ways for families to participate. Here is a short list of things to see and do during April Vacation week in Massachusetts: Note: There will large events such as […]
Celebrating Revolutionary Women
History, often told through the eyes of men, is packed with women’s contributions. In honor of Women’s History Month, here are the stories of women whose impacts are still seen in the Commonwealth: Deborah Sampson, Mercy Otis Warren, Abigail Adams, Sarah Bradlee Fulton, and Louisa May Alcott. Deborah Sampson Disguised as a man, Deborah Sampson […]
