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Claiming Sovereignty: Native Communities and the American Revolution

Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA, United States

April 24 at 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Elizabeth James-Perry, Aquinnah Wampanoag Culture Bearer and Artist, joins us for a conversation on the experiences of Native communities in the Massachusetts area during the American Revolution. As part of the new special exhibition Whose Revolution Elizabeth James-Perry created a Wampum choker that represents the kind of […]

$10
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Children’s Reenactment of the Battle of Lexington

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford Street, Lexington

Calling all aspiring young Patriots and Redcoats! Lexington Historical Society, in partnership with the Lexington Minute Men and His Majesty’s 10th Regiment of Foot, welcome all willing participants for an interactive reenactment of the Battle of Lexington! Participants will be trained by members of the Lexington Minute Men or His Majesty’s 10th Regiment of Foot […]

$10 – $15
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A Fight for Freedom: Patriots of Color Walking Tour

North Bridge Lower Lot 280 Monument St, Concord, MA, United States

Saturdays, 1:30pm Tours March 22, 2025 – June 30, 2025 Between twenty and forty colonists who fought along the Battle Road on April 19, 1775, were of African descent or Indigenous people. Although excluded from required militia service prior to the war, these individuals of color were the first of many to take up arms […]

Free

People, Plants, & Revolution: 1775 – 2025 | “Telling Stories” Curator & Artists Talk

13FOREST Gallery 167A Massachusetts Ave, Arlington

Event Series: People, Plants, & Revolition – 1775 – 2025 People, Plants, & Revolution – 1775 – 2025 April 26 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm On view April 5 – May 23, this 13Forest Gallery exhibition spotlights three major public art projects commissioned by ArtsArlington and planned by Public Art Curator Cecily Miller to […]

Free

Coming to America concert — Lexington Symphony

Lexington's Cary Hall 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, United States

COMING TO AMERICA SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2025 | 7:30PM PRE-CONCERT CONDUCTOR'S TALK AT 6:30pm Sponsored by Kip Connor & Linh Vong. Pipa soloist is sponsored by Bin Wu and Family in recognition of the Chinese American Association of Lexington. Hewitt | The Battle of Trenton Wu, Wang, Liu | Little Sisters of the Prairie. Wu, […]

$39 – $81

Lincoln Salute – Fife & Drum Festival in Pierce Park

Pierce Park 17 Weston Road, Lincoln, MA, United States

The Lincoln Minute Men host invited fife & drum groups from throughout New England for an afternoon of 18th century music in Pierce Park. Bring a picnic lunch and blanket to sit on. Free event. Image courtesy of the Lincoln Minute Men https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/REV-STORIES_logo-mark_square.png This event explores our region's revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom's Way 250 […]

“where did that coat come from?”

Faulkner Homestead 5 High Street, Acton, MA, United States

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolution, the Iron Work Farm launches the first event in our family-friendly series on Colonial Life, with “Where did that coat come from?”, a hands-on activity about how fibers were grown and processed before being made  into clothing.  The afternoon will include planting flax […]

Free

Old Burying Ground Tribute

Lincoln Cemetery Lexington Road, Lincoln, United States

Sunday, April 27 3:30 PM Pierce House to march to the Old Precinct Burial Ground, 17 Weston Road 4:00 PM Old Precinct Burial Ground, located in the southeast corner of the Lexington Road Cemetery in case of rain, all observances will take place at the Pierce House, 38 Lexington Road Join for a solemn ceremony […]

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Littleton Patriots of 1775 Exhibit

Littleton Historical Society 4 Rogers Street, Littleton, MA, United States

Meet the Littleton Patriots of 1775. Come visit the newest exhibit celebrating the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the War of Independence. Meet the 29 patriots of Littleton who marched to Concord on April 19, 1775. The exhibit provides information about the events leading up to the Revolutionary War and how they affected the […]

Free

An Evening With Paul Revere

The Holder Memorial 210 Church Street, Clinton, United States

Wednesday, April 30: In recognition of the birth of America, we'll present "An Evening With Paul Revere" and, yes, "Paul" will be there to speak about his life and his involvement in the American Revolution. Programs: All programs begin at 7 p.m. and most are FREE to 2025 members; non-members pay $5 at the door. […]