An Evening with Rick Atkinson
The Massachusetts Archives and Commonwealth Museum is proud to welcome award-winning author Rick Atkinson for a conversation and signing of the second volume of his acclaimed Revolutionary War Trilogy, The […]
School Vacation Week: Celebrating 250 Years of the American Revolution
The Ride of Paul Revere Join us as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War! Explore the Historic Beverly galleries, showcasing fascinating artifacts from the Revolution. Each gallery […]
Paul Revere Bids Farewell
Encounter Paul and Rachel Revere in their home as he prepares to depart on his Midnight Ride. Tour the museum’s Visitor Center, where museum staff will share the full story […]
Historical Talks Illuminate the Midnight Ride on the 250th Anniversary
Join Paul Revere House staff people as they review the story of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride on the 250th anniversary of his now famous adventure. Learn new angles to the […]
Trolley Tour: Revolutionary Line
Join us for a guided tour of little-known local Revolutionary sites in and around Somerville! Visit two historic towers and see the entire Boston basin as General Washington did. You’ll […]
Paul Revere’s Ride to Revolution
On the evening of April 18, 2025, Boston will commemorate the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s legendary Midnight Ride, a pivotal moment in American history. Through immersive activities, participants can […]
Patriots’ Day Colonial Fair
Join the Somerville Museum for the Patriots’ Day Colonial Fair in Foss Park! Greet Paul Revere on his horse, play colonial-era games, enjoy refreshments, and delicious offerings from food trucks! […]
A Revolution on Tap: Tavern Culture and the Road Through Somerville to Lexington
What better way to honor the generation of 1775 than to enjoy the ales and ciders many of them drank to drown out the latest outrages from Great Britain? Brandeis […]
Revolutionary Kinship: Sustaining Family Through Wartime Divisions
This is a hybrid event. FREE for MHS Members. $10 per person fee (in person). No charge for virtual attendees or Card to Culture participants (EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare). The […]
French Material Culture in the Revolutionary Atlantic
This is a hybrid event. FREE for MHS Members. $10 per person fee (in person). No charge for virtual attendees or Card to Culture participants (EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare). The […]
