Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger

To honor this revolutionary history, we are crafting a free historic statewide event, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites […]
Patriots Vigil at Old North Bridge

Friday April 17, 2026 Patriots Vigil Ceremony 7:45 pm – 8:30 pm Luminaria 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm North Bridge, Concord As darkness descends upon the North Bridge battlefield we invite […]
Quilts 250 Book Launch Party

Join us for the Quilts 250 Book Launch! Stop by Harvey Wheeler from 11–3 to experience a beautiful celebration of art, history, and community. ✨ View a selection of quilts […]
Patriots’ Day Celebrations in Concord

9AM Concord Patriots’ Day Parade Concord Block Party 2026 The parade ends. And the party begins in Concord Center! Free & open to all! Live music. Food trucks. Community booths. […]
Curious & Complex Connections: Environmental History & the War of Independence

This program was rescheduled from its original date of 20 October 2025. Many of us give only a moment’s thought about the environment when considering the War of Independence: the […]
47th Annual Old Newbury Garden Tour

Enjoy two days of exclusive access to stunning gardens in greater Newburyport and Amesbury. The Museum of Old Newbury invites you to enjoy this year’s Garden Tour on Saturday and […]
Revolutionary Narratives: From Broadsides to Hollywood

The American Revolution has been contested since its very beginning. During the Revolution, contemporaries looking to understand what independence meant had to shift through disinformation and journalism rife with as […]
Gallery Talk: 1776: Declaring Independence

Join a member of the Adams Papers staff for a gallery talk on the exhibition 1776: Declaring Independence. Visitors are invited to explore the rest of the exhibition and ask […]
Gallery Talk: From Yorktown to the Hotel d’York

Join Sara Georgini, Series Editor, Papers of John Adams, for a gallery talk on the exhibition From Yorktown to the Hotel d’York: Winning Peace. Visitors are invited to explore the […]
Gallery Talk: The Declaration in American Memory

Join Library Assistant Brandon McGrath-Neely for “The Declaration in American Memory,” a gallery talk on the exhibition 1776: Declaring Independence. Visitors are invited to explore the rest of the exhibition […]