GREAT MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, CONCORD, MA
Join us as we continue Freedom's Way National Heritage Area's 2024 Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks program with Rally at the Liberty Tree, A Revolutionary Walking Tour of Westford Common hosted by the Westford Museum & Historical Society. Meet Ken Tebbetts at 1:50 PM at the Liberty Tree near the Westford Public Safety Courtyard next […]
As we gear up for the Semiquincentennial of the American Revolution… After enlisting as a fifer in the Continental Army at just 13 years old, Thomas Nixon Jr. of Framingham marched on Lexington and Concord in April 1775. He, and thousands of young boys and teenagers, joined the fife and drum corps as both his […]
Join the Arlington Historical Society as they celebrate the 200th Anniversary of General Marquis de Lafayette’s iconic visit to West Cambridge! In 1824, the esteemed General toured the United States, including Boston, West Cambridge (Arlington), Lexington, and Concord, to honor America's fight for independence. Sponsored by the Louise Ivers Education Fund and in partnership with […]
In 1824, the people of Lexington awaited a major milestone: the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and the Revolutionary War. Also anticipating this occasion was one of the last surviving war heroes of that generation: General Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette. The celebrated soldier made one last visit back to the United […]
On September 2, 2024, Concord, Lexington, Boston, and other towns will celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour of America. Here is a description of the purpose and plans for this opportunity to recognize this major event as an integral part of the 250th celebrations of the start of the American War for Independence. […]
LAFAYETTE COMES TO BOLTON Monday, September 2nd at 6:00 p.m. at the Wilder Mansion, 101 Wilder Road, Bolton Two hundred years ago on August 14, 1824, the Marquis de Lafayette arrived in New York to begin his 13-month Farewell Tour of America. As the last surviving general of the American Revolutionary War, Lafayette was invited […]
It was 200 years ago that renowned General Marquis de Lafayette toured the United States. Town after town welcomed him as a hero for his support of the United States during the Revolutionary War. Lancaster was one of the stops along the tour and our residents welcomed him with great enthusiasm. On September 3, First […]
Sterling, Massachusetts was visited by Lafayette on September 3, 1824. At 10:00 to 11:00 am the 200th Anniversary Bicentennial celebration Lafayette will arrive in Sterling at the Sterling Memorial Park, located off Route 12 on Cross Street directly behind the Sterling Fire Department Headquarters. Follow and look for the American and French flags guiding you […]
Join the Arlington Historical Society in the Old Burying Ground for the dedication ceremony of the Monument to Fallen Crown Soldiers who died in Menotomy on April 19th, 1775. Visit the Historical Society's website for details and the complete program. Image courtesy of the Arlington Historical Society https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/REV-STORIES_logo-mark_square.png This event explores our region's revolutionary past! […]
Crown Resistance Day in Acton, 1774 with Historian Mary Fuhrer September 25 at 7PM in Acton Town Hall, Room 204, 472 Main Street, Acton MA Historian Mary Fuhrer returns to explore this critical point in Acton history in the next edition of the Acton 250 lecture series. Remote Participation: You can participate in the Q&A […]
Join us as we close out Freedom's Way National Heritage Area's 2024 Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks program with a guided walking tour hosted by the Arlington Historical Society and Arlington 250. SPACE IS LIMITED TO 12; REGISTRATION REQUIRED – CLICK TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT! Around Patriots’ Day two small British flags appear in the […]
VIVE LA FRANCE! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 | 7:30PM PRE-CONCERT CONDUCTOR'S TALK AT 6:30PM Sponsored by David and Deborah Brown Antheil | McKonkey’s Ferry Overture Ravel | Piano Concerto in G Major -Clayton Stephenson, piano Mr. Stephenson appears by arrangement with The Cliburn Berlioz | Symphonie Fantastique Inspired by the French influence on the success […]
