The back of the cupboard: Cooking with preserved winter foods in the 18th Century
Step back in time with Stacy Booth of the 2nd Massachusetts Regiment and experience the sights, smells, and techniques of colonial‑era cooking. Join us at the historic Lafayette‑Durfee House for […]
Keynote at the Adams Theater: Stacy Schiff
Pulitzer Prize–winning biographer and Adams native Stacy Schiff returns home for a special MA250 Festival keynote on June 20, 2026. In conversation with interlocutor Sara Houghteling, Schiff will explore the […]
Deborah Sampson Gannett: Reflections on her Revolutionary War Experiences
Julia Getz, actor and educator will portray Deborah Sampson the Massachusetts State Heroine as she describes her life as Continental Soldier Robert Shurtlieff. She was a woman, prohibited from fighting […]
Henry Knox on the Trail: The Dawn of a Nation
The event will start with a 20 minute media show by Jonathan Barkan- an excellent overview of Henry Knox’s journey. The rest of the talk will be an illustrated powerpoint […]
Revolutionary Women Tours
This March, the Freedom Trail® Foundation will honor Women’s History Month with the return of the Revolutionary Women Tours. The tours will help residents and visitors discover the indomitable women […]
Ezekiel How: Sudbury Patriot
Ezekiel How is best remembered for his role as leader of the Sudbury Companies of Militia who fought at Battle Road on April 19, 1775. His other military experience included […]
Redware and the Revolution!
Family day to celebrate local pottery history: Redware pottery demonstration, author talk, pinch pot activity, and tour of the museum’s collections! Peabody was at the heart of the Colonial red […]
1776: Declaring Independence
Featuring manuscripts, artifacts, and rarely seen treasures, this exhibition captures a monumental moment in American history. In 1776, people grappled with ideas of liberty, loyalty, and the role of government […]
Gallery Talk: What Kind of Nation?
Join Chief Historian Kanisorn Wongsrichanalai for “What Kind of Nation?”, a gallery talk on the exhibition 1776: Declaring Independence. Visitors are invited to explore the rest of the exhibition and […]
Exclusive: ‘In Search of Phillis Wheatley Peters’ Director Talk & Screening
Explore the story of Phillis Wheatley Peters—her genius, her defiance, and the love that stood with her against extraordinary odds. ‘In Search of Phillis Wheatley Peters’ Director Talk and Screening. […]
