Deborah Sampson, the first woman to enlist, fight and be honorably discharged from the American Military, captivates audiences in an hour-long program chronicling her life. The Westford Historical Society &…
One month before the shot heard 'round the world rang out in Lexington, Mass., Loyalists killed two patriots protesting British policies. Known as the Westminster Massacre, it ended provincial New…
During the American Revolution, a merchant held back a supply of sugar that should have gone to the Connecticut Line of the Continental Army. Twenty women formed what they called…
Join Paul Revere (as portrayed by Michael Lepage) by fireside at the Wayside Inn for a spirited review of the notoriously inaccurate Longfellow poem that immortalized his Midnight Ride. Heavy…
Join historian Patrick Browne as he explores the tension and resistance to British rule in Duxbury and on the South Shore of Massachusetts during the Revolutionary period. This talk will…
The Lexington Alarm will be raised at the Nathanael Greene Homestead on Saturday, April 5, at 10 a.m. The Rhode Island Militia will then prepare to respond to the British…
Take a walk back in time and discover Groton, Mass.'s contributions to America’s independence, the battles in Concord, Mass., and Boston’s Bunker Hill. The program schedule for Groton's celebration of…
New Hampshire and the American Revolution don't always go together in people's minds. The Granite State often gets overlooked in the war narrative, overshadowed by its noisy neighbor to the…
“LISTEN my children, and you shall hear. Of Prescott's Ride...? On the evening of April 12, 2025 join National Park Rangers as we commemorate and explore the true story of…
Visit the Nathan Meriam witness house on April 12, 2025, and talk with costumed park staff about the Meriam family and the importance of the crossroad near their home on April…
On April 19, 1775 a contingent of about 120 British soldiers marched over the North Bridge in Concord, Mass., to Barrett’s farm. They were searching forf military arms and supplies.…
As darkness descends upon the North Bridge battlefield we invite you to join our patriot vigil. We will reflect on the events of April 19, 1775 and the meaning of…
On the eve of the 250th anniversary of the shot heard 'round the world, the Lexington Historical Society presents the Lexington Celebrates! Walking Tour. Parades, pageants and pandemonium have defined…
Every year, a Battle Reenactment on Lexington Green takes place at the exact time on the exact site the historic event occurred 250 years ago. On the night of April…
Step into history at the Turning Point Symposium, where renowned authors and historians bring some of the most pivotal moments in American history to life. Campaign for Saratoga 250 sponsors engaging…
In this exciting two-day REAL TIME REVOLUTION living history event, experience garrison life as it continued before the Revolutionary War reached Fort Ticonderoga! This event takes place 250 years to the…
Join the Butts Hill Fort Restoration Committee (BHFRC) and the Brigade of the American Revolution (BAR) as they collaborate for a living history encampment on May 3 and 4 at…
The Prudence Wright Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Pepperell 250th Anniversary Committee are pleased to announce a re-enactment of the “The Women Who Guarded the…
Step back in time to experience the life of a soldier in the American Revolution on Liberty Pole Day in Duxbury. The event features a military encampment and living history…
Journey through history with our expert-guided bus tour led by Phillip Hamilton, a distinguished historian specializing in Henry Knox and the Revolutionary War. This immersive experience follows portions of Henry…
Charter Books and the Newport Historical Society present Pulitzer Prize winner and #1 New York Times bestselling author Rick Atkinson, author of The Fate of the Day: The War for America,…
Join Robert Allison and Jeff Pearlman for a historical presentation on the Battle of Chelsea Creek at the Governor Bellingham-Cary House Museum in Chelsea, Mass. The Battle of Chelsea Creek…
Author and historian Christian McBurney will speak about the British raids on Bristol, R.I., on Wednesday, May 14, at 6 p.m. The Battle of Rhode Island Association and the Bristol…
The Revolutionary War wasn't just fought in Boston, Philadelphia, New York and Virginia. The Cape and Islands also played a role in the fight for independence. Important events also took…
An opening reception will be held on May 15 to introduce Newport 1775, the Newport Historical Society’s latest exhibition. Newport 1775 explores the complex lives and choices of Patriots and…
Watch stalwart Bristolians fend off the redcoats' Bristol Raids in reenactments of events that happened in 1775 and 1778. The Bristol Historical & Preservation Society is sponsoring a four-day event…
Keep the revolutionary spirit alive with the Hingham Historical Society! Join us for Hingham’s Revolutionary Weekend May 17-18, 2025, celebrating ordinary people who did extraordinary things and unwittingly became authors…
On Sunday, May 18, 2025, step back in time in South Glastonbury, Conn. From 10:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m., the Welles-Shipman-Ward House at 972 Main Street will host Revolutionary: House, Muster,…
Join the Newport Historical Society for a compelling lecture on Choosing Sides in Revolutionary America. The talk, by curator Don Johnson, explores the deep divisions and shifting loyalties in Newport…
The Battle of Chelsea Creek is a significant, yet often forgotten, event in the history of the American Revolution. It was the first naval engagement of the American Revolution in…
Discover the Battle of Chelsea Creek—the second naval fight of the American Revolution and the colonists' first win. Join our scenic Chelsea Creek boat tour this Memorial Day. We’ll cruise…
Come to Fall River Heritage State Park to commemorate the 247th anniversary of the Battle of Fall River on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1. A weekend-long living history…
In October 1774, the Massachusetts Provincial Congress directed towns across the colony to prepare for imminent conflict with England. In response, the Merrimack Valley adopted a wartime posture, forming minute…
The Colchester Historical Society, in partnership with Colchester Parks and Recreation, presents: Colchester 1775: The Revolution is Coming! Please join us on June 7th, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.…
Actor Rita Parisi will portray some of the spirited women who persevered throughout the American Revolution during, "The Women of '76," at the historic Pardee-Morris House. The house was burned…
Join Town Historian Tim Cranston for a walk through history in Wickford. Learn of the people and places of North Kingstown that played a role in the American Revolution. We…
Since 1965, the Gaspee Days Committee has continued its efforts to preserve, promote, and share Rhode Island’s revolutionary history with the community. There's no better way to do that than…
As the last blow in the celebration of Gaspee Days, a reenactment will take place of the event that started it all. A symbolic burning of the Gaspee will happen…
The 250th Anniversary Reenactment of the Battle of Bunker Hill seeks to accurately portray the events of June 17, 1775, while honoring the people involved. Our mission is to commemorate…
The Varnum House, FreshMaps, RI 250 Commission, and the Battle of Rhode Island Association are collaborating with historian Robert Geake to present a new seminar series titled "The Underwritten of…
Living History Comes Alive on Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29, 2025, at the Akin Farmstead in Dartmouth, Mass. This two-day event sponsored by the Dartmouth Heritage Preservation Trust,…
The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum presents "Forty Acres & The American Revolution; Stories of Independence & Servitude." A public talk, it features three leading scholars. Friederike Baer, a historian of 18th-century Hessian…
The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular returns to the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade for its 51st year on Friday, July 4, from 7–10 p.m. This year’s event is especially notable as Keith Lockhart…
On July 7, 1779, Fairfield residents awoke to the sound of a cannon—a warning from the fort at Black Rock. A British fleet had been spotted anchoring off the coast.…
The Newport Historical Society’s annual French in Newport event—a day of immersive living history—returns to Washington Square on Saturday, July 12th. This free, family-friendly celebration features reenactments, exhibits and hands-on…
On the afternoon of April 19, 1775 a reinforcement column led by British Brig. Gen. Hugh Percy arrived in Lexington to rescue the battered British soldiers retreating from Concord. As…
Redcoats & Rebels at Old Sturbridge Village, an immersive military reenactment, features hundreds of reenactors portraying soldiers, artisans/and civilian camp followers during the American Revolution. They recreate the sights, sounds…
Step back into the American Revolution and discover the bold Connecticut women who helped shape our nation's independence! Join us at the birthplace of Samuel Huntington—Signer of the Declaration of…
October is Archaeology Month! To mark the occasion, Minute Man National Historical Park Rangers will offer special tours of two key battle sites: Elm Brook Hill and Parker’s Revenge on…
Join Ye Old Towne Lebanon Militia for a living history event that portrays what camp life was like for Patriot troops during the Siege of Boston Date: Saturday, Oct. 4,…
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