Revolution 250
Boston is abuzz in 2026 as the city and region prepares for one of its busiest tourist seasons in memory! Three major events are on the horizon: FIFA World Cup Soccer matches in June and July, the 250th events celebrating American Independence on July 4th, and Sail Boston’s Tall Ships promenade on July 11-16. Other…
The 21 cities and towns that comprise the Revolutionary Valley north of Boston are filled with natural beauty, tasty cuisine, vibrant culture and a proud history and multi-ethnic heritage. In 2026, the City of Lowell celebrates the 200th anniversary of its founding and ethnic traditions, which began when Irish immigrants came here in the 1820s…
Here in New England, the Irish and Scots-Irish played pivotal roles during the Revolutionary War and American Revolution. They stood out as fierce warriors on battlefields and high seas, but also contributed in legal, political and artistic realms where their talent and devotion came to the fore. As part of America 250 celebrations, we’ve created…
On March 17, 2026, Bostonians celebrate the 250th anniversary of Dorchester Heights, a sacred anniversary in South Boston known as Evacuation Day. It was on March 17, 1776, when occupying British troops ended their 11-month Siege of Boston and evacuated the town, after being forced to leave by General George Washington and colonial forces who…
With America 250 being celebrated across the nation and other countries in 2026, New England is creating a Revolutionary Irish 250 Trail to chronicle Irish and Scots-Irish heroics in the American Revolution. This story is being told through the lens of public art –including historic cemeteries, statues, monuments and battlegrounds – and through iconic institutions…
The bestselling author of Black Flags, Blue Waters reclaims the daring freelance sailors who proved essential to the winning of the Revolutionary War. The heroic story of the founding of the U.S. Navy during the Revolution has been told many times, yet largely missing from maritime histories of America’s first war is the ragtag fleet…
In observance of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Hingham Historical Society’s lecture series will explore the saga of our nation’s founding drama. Entitled, ‘Revisiting the American Revolution,’ this seven part lecture series promises to explain the Revolution’s causes, how it was fought and won, and its ramifications for us today. Lecturers are…
The town of Lexington, Massachusetts is gearing up for the semiquincentennial celebration of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. A new organization named Lex250 has been set up to promote and spearhead activities, projects and celebrations for the Town of Lexington. In a statement issued on its website, Lex250 writes: “The legacy of April 19, 1775, endures as…
The American Revolution is taking center stage across the United States thisyear, as preparations get underway to officially celebrate the 250 thanniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the birthof our nation in 2026. The effort is being led nationally by America 250, “a nonpartisan initiativeworking to engage every American in commemorating…
The National Parks of Boston will begin a $30+ million restoration of Dorchester Heights Monument starting on September 15. Funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), rehabilitation work will be complete prior to March 17, 2026, Evacuation Day, during the nation’s 250th birthday year. The Monument and its surrounding area will remain closed to the public…
The annual Patriots Day celebration held each April in Massachusetts is a cherished remembrance of local American history and heritage. It harkens back to April 19, 1775, when farmers and merchants, townspeople and volunteer soldiers in Concord, Lexington and nearby towns who banded together against encroaching British troops. The confrontation began when British soldiers set…
On March 5,1770, British troops fired into a crowd of Bostonians; four people were killed and a fifth victim died a few days later. Irishman Patrick Carr was one of five people shot to death in front of the Old State House on State Street on March 5, 1770 after a scuffle between colonists and…
March 5, 2020 Ceremony at the Boston Massacre Grave Site March 5, 2020, Boston marks the 250th anniversary of the Boston Massacre, a transformative event in history that launched the road to revolution in the American colonies. The Massacre took place on a wintry Monday night on March 5, 1770, when British troops fired into a…
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