250th Marine Corps Birthday Weekend onboard Quincy’s USS Salem Museum Ship

In honor of the US Marine Corps 250th Birthday, United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum is offering Free Admission for US Marine Corps Active Duty & Veterans on Saturday, November 8th […]
2026 American Stories, American Lives Gala

Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution, the Signing of Declaration of Independence, and 250 Years of American History! The American Stories, American Lives Gala celebrates the work of […]
“Dreadful were the Vestages of war:” Three Human Stories of April 19, 1775

Joel Bohy, military historian and Antiques Roadshow presenter, will give a lecture on Lexington’s Revolutionary War veterans at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library on November 20, 2025, followed […]
Presidential Pets Party

You’re invited to a day full of activities for the whole family, all pet-themed and all fun! -Try out pet-inspired maker activities -Discover which historical White House pet best matches […]
Author Talk & Book Signing: Colonel William Prescott — Heroic Commander of the Battle of Bunker Hill

As part of Massachusetts’ commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the Destination Groton Committee will host Donald R. Ryan for an author talk and […]
By the Hand of Providence: How Faith Shaped the American Revolution

Free, In-person & livestreamed Performing Arts Center, Brewster Presented by Mr. Rod Gragg, author and historian, this presentation surveys the impact of the Judeo-Christian worldview on the American Revolution from […]
Celebrate US Navy 250th Birthday & President Adams onboard Quincy’s Museum Ship USS Salem

The United States.08. Naval Shipbuilding Museum is celebrating US Navy 250th Birthday onboard USS Salem on Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12. The museum will be open from 10am […]
Celebrate US Navy 250th Birthday & President Adams Onboard USS Salem This Weekend

On 5 October 1775, Congress created the first of a series of committees to study naval matters. From that time onward throughout his career, John Adams championed the establishment and […]
Sacred Rebellion Virtual Exhibition Tour

Back by popular demand, this encore virtual tour of the Congregational Library & Archives’ new in-person exhibition, Sacred Rebellion, will be hosted by Executive Director Dr. Kyle Roberts and New […]
History Happens in Graphic Novels: Artist’s Talk

With the New Bedford Free Public Library Melissa “Sawhand” Philley, graphic artist and illustrator gives a talk about her latest graphic novel: Quaker, Whaler, Traitor, Spy! The Trials of William […]