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 […]
Revolutionary Quincy Women

This special tour looks at the years leading up to and during the American Revolution through the eyes and words of the women of the Quincy family. Through their letters […]
1776 The Musical

The perfect show for the 250th anniversary of our country, Greater Worcester Opera presents the Tony award winning musical, 1776. Witness the journey of the original Continental Congress as they […]
DECLARATIONS – A World Premiere Choral Work

Ensemble Altera and Christopher Lowrey, director DECLARATIONS A World-Premiere Choral Work by Piers Connor Kennedy In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Saturday, June 27, 2026, […]
American Stories: Celebrating 250 Years of Independence

In honor of this auspicious moment in American history, Bonhams Skinner will be showcasing highlights from their June 30th auction in their Boston Gallery. The works are available to the […]
America 250 Author Talk: Patriots of the South Coast with Robert Barboza

Plumb Library and the Rochester Historical Society are excited to be hosting local author Robert Barboza on Saturday, May 9, at noon to talk about his latest book: Patriots of […]