Patriots of Color Exhibition
Patriots of Color, a new exhibit in the Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors, sheds light on the overlooked histories of Black, Native, and multiracial men and women who fought, […]
(Bitter) Sweet History: Exploring 18th Century Chocolate from Bean to Beverage with Michele Gabrielson
Join award winning historian and educator Michele Gabrielson for a delectable journey through taste, tradition, and transformation in the world of 18th-century chocolate. This interactive program explores the fascinating history […]
How to Feed an Army “In search of a bit of gravy” with food historian Stacy Booth
How to Feed an Army “In search of a bit of gravy” with food historian Stacy Booth ~ How was the Continental Army was supplied with food? ~ How was […]
Portrait Project: Honoring 250 Years of Changemakers
Join us for an upcoming exhibition, Portrait Project: Honoring 250 Years of Changemakers, a collection of artwork from AFH teens. In concert with other local organizations celebrating the 250th anniversary […]
Revolution & The Enlightenment Candlelight Concert (Plymouth)
Hundreds of flickering candles will create a serene ambiance, offering a magical, immersive escape for the evening. America’s rise to independence coincided with Europe’s own awakening in an age of […]
Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State
We are proud to introduce our most ambitious exhibit ever, titled “Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State,” made possible by a grant from Massachusetts 250 and the Massachusetts […]
Brewing the Revolution: Bay State Scavenger Hunt
To honor this revolutionary history, we are crafting a free historic statewide event, titled “Brewing the Revolution.” This scavenger hunt will bring participants to historic Revolutionary taverns and brewing sites […]
Curious & Complex Connections: Environmental History & the War of Independence
This program was rescheduled from its original date of 20 October 2025. Many of us give only a moment’s thought about the environment when considering the War of Independence: the […]
47th Annual Old Newbury Garden Tour
Enjoy two days of exclusive access to stunning gardens in greater Newburyport and Amesbury. The Museum of Old Newbury invites you to enjoy this year’s Garden Tour on Saturday and […]
Revolutionary Narratives: From Broadsides to Hollywood
The American Revolution has been contested since its very beginning. During the Revolution, contemporaries looking to understand what independence meant had to shift through disinformation and journalism rife with as […]
