Harvard in the American Revolution: A Cemetery Tour
On April 19, 1775, Harvard sent at least one man from every household to drive the British back to Boston, and soldiers from the town fought in every ensuing battle […]
Deborah Sampson: A Revolution of Her Own
A Revolution of Her Own! Deborah Sampson, the first woman to professionally fight in and be honorably discharged from the American Military, captivates audiences in an Immersive Living History Experience […]
Lancaster History Month Lecture: Lancaster in 1775
Join local historian Amy Brown as she discusses what life was like and what people were doing in Lancaster in 1775 as simmering tensions between the Colonies and England evolved […]
Reimagining Paul Revere: A Conversation with Narragansett Artist and Community Activist Sage Carbone
Join us for a special viewing and discussion with Boston-based artist Sage Carbone about her Indigenous beadwork reimagining of Cyrus Dallin’s Paul Revere statue. This piece was commissioned by the […]
Screening of ABCL’s Black Patriots of Lexington Episode on Stow & Boxborough
Join us for a screening of an episode of the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington (ABCL)’s Black Patriots of Lexington (Stow & Boxborough) with a Question-and-Answer session to follow. […]
East Cambridge and the Revolution
Uncover the hidden Revolutionary War history of East Cambridge on this free guided tour! While often overshadowed by other historic sites, East Cambridge played a crucial role in the war, […]
Sudbury Celebrates 250 with Colonial Music
Colonial Music Celebration Concert at Martha Mary Chapel Wayside Inn Grounds Sudbury, MA Deirdre Sweeney and Al Petty perform an extensive repertoire of 18th century dance music, as well as […]
Liberty Pole Day in Duxbury
Step back in time to experience the life of a soldier in the American Revolution at a military encampment and living history day on Saturday, May 3 between noon and […]
Weaving Threads of Lace History
Did you know that the only American town that made bobbin lace at scale in our early republic was Ipswich Massachusetts? Alexander Hamilton’s papers record that over 40,000 yards of […]
“Freedom in All Its Forms”: Band Concert by MetWinds
Join the MetWinds, Guest Conductor Meghan MacFadden, and the Town of Lexington as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. The music will reflect on […]
