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 […]
Gallery Talk: Rebels, Rights & Revolution: Battles of Lexington and Concord
Join Reference Librarian Lauren Gray for a gallery talk on the exhibition “1775: Rebels, Rights & Revolution,” which charts major Massachusetts events in the first year of the American Revolution. […]
The Ride: Kostya Kennedy at The COOP
2025 marks the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s legendary midnight ride! Join us at The COOP for a special evening with Kostya Kennedy, author of The Ride: Paul Revere and […]
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 […]
