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Massachuetts 250 Events Calendar

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Massachusetts 250th Celebration Events

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250th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Hotel 1620

Nov 8, 2025 - Nov 8, 2025 Hotel 1620 - 180 Water Street Plymouth, MA 02360

In conjunction with a Marine cake cutting ceremony, there will be a showcasing of Plymouth’s connection to the Continental and Privateer Marines of the Revolutionary War by reenactors. From the first Continental Marine Recruiter in Plymouth 1776, Lieutenant Seth Chapin. To Plymouth’s own Continental Marine Lieutenant James Warren Jr, who served aboard the USS Alliance until wounded in May 1781. He is also the son of James Warren and Mercy Otis Warren. Then the Privateer Marines who perished aboard the General Arnold in a storm in Plymouth Bay on Christmas 1778. This event is a collaboration between the Marine Corps League Detachment 1306 in Plymouth and Volunteers of America Massachusetts in Plymouth. Guest of Honor for this Marine Corps Birthday Ball will be Lieutenant Colonel Robert H. Barrow USMC (Ret.).
4:30 - 11PM

Children & Families

Paul Revere & Friends™ at Historic Wayside Inn

Sep 20, 2025 - Sep 20, 2025 The Historic Wayside Inn – 72 Wayside Inn Rd. Sudbury, MA 01776

The storied charm of the historic Wayside Inn will come alive this Apple Fest with a delightful blend of history, humor, and wholesome entertainment — and it’s all free for the whole family! Guests are invited to enjoy one full hour of strolling ventriloquism and edutainment with ♫♬ Paul Revere & Friends™, the beloved creation of Boston’s National Award-Winning Ventriloquist Kevin Driscoll. Known for his captivating mix of music, comedy, and historical storytelling, Kevin brings to life a colorful cast of puppets — each with its own wit and charm.

While there’s no historical record that Paul Revere owned a talking dog, audiences will quickly agree that Doug The Talking Dog might just be the most entertaining “what if” in colonial history. This interactive, laugh-filled performance is designed to delight children and adults alike, blending New England heritage with lighthearted fun. The event is part of Apple Fest’s full day of seasonal celebration, all set against the scenic backdrop of one of America’s most treasured historic sites.
11:00AM-12:00PM (One Hour Strolling ventriloquism & edutainment)
Free

Historic

Concord Museum Forum: Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Matters

Nov 12, 2025 - Nov 12, 2025 53 Cambridge Turnpike Concord, MA 01742

Join Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Edward Larson for a timely forum on his forthcoming book, Declaring Independence: Why 1776 Matters. As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, Larson offers a powerful reexamination of the ideas, debates, and military turning points that made independence possible. From Common Sense to the Declaration itself, and from Boston to Trenton, Larson explores how 1776 transformed colonial resistance into a revolutionary movement—and why its lessons remain urgent for America today.
7:00PM - 8:00PM
Free Members | $10 Non-Members | Free Virtual
978-369-9763

Museums

Awake, Rise, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing

Oct 6, 2025 - Oct 6, 2025 15 Thornton Ave Haverhill, MA 01832

Haverhill’s Museum of Printing this summer is featuring broadsides, essentially posters, created by local artists to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the “Shot Heard Round the World.”

“Awake, Rise, Act: Contemporary Broadsides at the Museum of Printing” run through Aug. 30. The exhibition draws inspiration from broadsides that were generated at the beginning of the American Revolution. Just as in 1775, the contemporary broadsides urge viewers to “awake, rise, act.”

Artists featured include, Sandra Cardillo, Megan Cascella, Barbara Corrigan, Renee Covalucci, Deborah Epstein, Elissa Freud, Gail Hansen, Sharon Hayes, Rebekah Lord Gardiner, Steve Murakishi, Susan Murie, Marie Nolan, Charles Norris, Andrew Palladino, Molly Paul, Kelli Sacher, Laurie Sheffield, Liz Shepherd and Saskia Van Vactor.
08:00AM - 05:00PM
$10 – $15

Outdoor Activities

Guided Hike on the Knox Trail in Otis

Sep 20, 2025 - Sep 20, 2025 Norton Road Extension 92 Norton Road Extension Otis, MA 01253

Western Mass Hilltown Hikers Group Tour
Guided Hike on the Knox Trail in Otis

Directions: Take Route 23 East or West to the Center of Otis take Norton Road and bear right onto Norton Road Extension to end of road.
Hike Rating: Easy to Moderate 3 miles in and back with very little elevation

Join us on a journey on the original “Ye Trodden Path” to follow the footsteps of the men who saved our country. Narrated by Mr. Tom Ragusa, local historian, our journey will take us through a section in Otis stopping at each historical location along the way listening to Tom’s amazing stories. During the winter of 1775-1776 Gen George Washington held the high ground around Boston while the British were firmly in control of the city. If Washington had artillery, he could dislodge the British and retake Boston. The nearest available artillery was at Fort Ticonderoga, under Continental Army control, in up-state NY. Gen Henry Knox then was commissioned in Dec 1775, by Gen Washington to secure these artillery pieces and transport them from NY, through Massachusetts to Dorchester Heights outside Boston. To do this Gen Knox successfully crossed the Berkshire Mountains and large rivers in winter, with 59 pieces of artillery. When the artillery arrived in Boston in early March 1776, Gen Howe realized the hopelessness of his position and evacuated the city.

We will hike rain or shine. Registration required. Please Register per car load here. Maps and bottled water provided. Well behaved dogs allowed. More details are on their website. As always be prepared for rocks, mud and roots, bring trekking poles!
10:00AM - 1:00PM
Event is volunteer lead. Suggested donation is $15.
413-302-0312

Parades & Fireworks

Evacuation Day Boston 250

Mar 17, 2026 - Mar 17, 2026 Outside Fort Independence - Castle Island, South Boston - 2010 Wm. J Day Blvd. Boston, MA 02010

The Massachusetts Independence Day event is intended to be a grand-scale event celebrating the departure of the British Army after a ten-month siege and commemorating the service and sacrifice of thousands of men and women who supported the siege of Boston. This event will feature: A Parade & Review, Presentation Program, Flyover, 21 Gun Salute and Reception.
9AM - 5PM
Members $5/Non Members $10 Children free