Colonial Dance
Darlene Wigton, director of the Lexington History Museums Colonial Dancers, will review the history of social dance in the American Colonies. Wednesday, 15th, we will be treated to a demonstration […]
Collecting Wonders: Tomorrow’s Discoveries
When you imagine a museum, you might picture cases of artifacts. But the objects on display at the Harvard Museum of Natural History are a tiny percentage of the total […]
Chasing Liberty: Black Newburyporters and Privateers in Highland Cemetery
Join Ghlee Woodworth for a walking tour focused on the memorials of Newburyport’s Black community and Revolutionary privateers. Wander through Newburyport’s historic Highland Cemetery with a special guide – noted […]
Newburyport’s Revolution: From High Street to the Waterfront
Follow Newburyport’s road to revolution through merchant mansions, taverns, privateering, shipmasters, and Market Square. Join noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth for a walk from the 1808 Cushing House down […]
Newburyport 250 Declaration of Independence Day: The Die Is Cast
Commemoration of the 250th anniversary of NBPT’s first reading of the Declaration of Independence, with readings, music, reenactors and more Newburyport 250 Declaration of Independence Day: The Die Is Cast […]
Ramble Through the Revolution: Old Hill Burying Ground
Walking tour of the Old Hill Burying Ground focusing on Revolutionary War heroes as well as captains and merchants of Old Newbury. Wander through Newburyport’s historic 1730 Old Hill Burying […]
Newburyport’s Revolution: From High Street to the Waterfront
A walking tour starting from the 1808 Cushing House down State Street into the heart of Newburyport while learning about the Revolution. Join noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth for […]
Plymouth Fife and Drum Corps
Please join us for a free A250-themed musical performance from the Plymouth Fife and Drums Corps hailing from Plymouth Michigan!
The MHS Celebrates the USA’s 250th with Reenactors and a Reading of the Declaration of Independence
The Massachusetts Historical Society (MHS) is hosting a commemorative program marking the 250th anniversary of July 2, 1776 – the day the Continental Congress voted for independence from Great Britain. […]
Community Reading of the Declaration of Independence: Hingham
Sharing the Spirit of America! As the bells ring from Hingham’s Memorial Bell Tower, gather at the Old Ship Meetinghouse on July 8 – 250 years after the Declaration of […]
