Agawam Historical Association – “The Most Proper Spot in America: The Continental Arsenal at Springfield”
The public is invited to the Winter Meeting of the Agawam Historical Association on Thursday, 15 January 2026 at 6:30 pm at the Captain Charles Leonard House, 663 Main Street, […]
The 250th First Flag Raising on Prospect Hill
On, January 1, 1776, George Washington ordered the raising of the “Grand Union Flag” over Prospect Hill. The First Flag symbolized both the defiance and resolve of the Continental Army […]
The Spirit of Brimfield – 250 Years of Freedom
On Saturday, June 13, 2026, in conjunction with Brimfield Old Home Day, our community will gather, and all are welcome to celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary of our freedom and […]
Knox 250th Cannon Salute & Bonfire Celebration
Experience a pivotal moment in Blandford’s history! 250 years ago ON THIS DAY, Blandford townspeople greeted General Henry Knox and his “Noble Train of Artillery” on their historic journey as […]
Knox Train of Artillery
Visit Old Sturbridge Village this January for a unique event to start off America’s 250th celebrations. In collaboration with Fort Ticonderoga, this event commemorates the Knox Train as it moved […]
Songs of the Revolution with Diane Taraz at Reading Public Library
Enjoy songs of the American Revolution with accomplished singer and dulcimer musician Diane Taraz, as she shares historic music that became the rhythmic heartbeat of 1776. Diane presents songs that […]
Objects of Memory: Washington and Material Culture
To mark the 250th anniversaries of the American Revolution and the founding of the United States, a coalition of local non-profits and government agencies will present Washington in American Memory, […]
The First President and the First People: Washington in the Native Northeast
To mark the 250th anniversaries of the American Revolution and the founding of the United States, a coalition of local non-profits and government agencies will present Washington in American Memory, […]
“Expansive Histories of the American Revolution” Free Virtual Lecture Series
Join Historic Deerfield by Zoom for this free virtual lecture series! In observance of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, we invite you to tune in to our free, […]
Eric Jay Dolin presents Rebels at Sea : Privateering in the American Revolution
Eric Jay Dolin is the award-winning best-selling author of fifteen books, including one with the same title as his talk. He will discuss the critical role of “the ragtag fleet […]
