250th Anniversary of Captain James Mugford and the Battle of Shirley Gut
The Boston Tea Party Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) will host an America 250! commemoration on May 17, 2026, honoring Captain James Mugford and the Continental […]
Independence on Martha’s Vineyard: Then, Now & Forever
Independence on Martha’s Vineyard: Then, Now & Forever is an immersive exhibition that explores how independence has shaped the Island over 250 years. Through historic objects and storytelling, this exhibit […]
Historic Clothing Parlor Talk: Military Uniforms Through Time
Explore a newly curated selection of military uniforms from our collection dating back to the 18th century, featuring pieces not seen in last year’s presentation. The Parlor Talk is part […]
From Plymouth Rock to the Battle of Bunker Hill, an Evening with Nathaniel Philbrick
Join us for a special evening with acclaimed historian and National Book Award winner Nathaniel Philbrick as we explore Massachusetts’ pivotal role in the origins of American democracy—From Plymouth Rock […]
Myth and Memory: Stories of the American Revolution
𝘔𝘺𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘺: 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 brings together material from Historic New England’s vast permanent collection of objects and archival materials to explore the multifaceted history of the […]
Memorial Day Band Concert
This America 250 concert celebrates LIBERTY on Memorial Day weekend and honors all who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense of these unalienable rights. Works by John Williams, Glenn Miller […]
Rice Family During the Revolution
Join us at the Sudbury History Center and Museum for a fascinating lecture by Jane H. Sciacca on the Rice Family During the Revolution on the occasion of the 70th […]
United States Semiquincentennial Observance & Celebration
Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime event as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. • Community picnic – BYOB (Bring Your Own Basket) • Reading of the […]
The Noble Train Arrives
During the winter of 1775-76, Henry Knox’s “Noble Train of Artillery” passed through several nearby towns en route from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston. There, the 59-pieces of captured British ordinance, […]
1776 The Musical
The seminal event in American history blazes to vivid life in this most unconventional of Broadway hits. 1776 puts a human face on the pages of history as we see […]
