Massachusetts 250 Events Calendar

250th Battle of Bunker Hill Reenactment

Jun 21, 2025 - Jun 22, 2025 Stage Fort Park - 24 Hough Avenue Gloucester, MA 01930

The 250th Anniversary Reenactment of The Battle of Bunker Hill aims to accurately portray the events and faithfully represent the people involved in the conflict of June 17, 1775. Our mission is to celebrate and commemorate the actions and sacrifices of the men and women of all sides of the Battle of Bunker Hill through careful research, public demonstrations, civic engagement and educational outreach. Through these means, we endeavor to increase understanding of the Battle of Bunker Hill, and to bring to life the stories and voices of those long gone or purposefully excluded: when you see us, think of them. The event takes place at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester, MA.
Though we would love to have Bunker Hill 250 happen in Charlestown, there just isn’t a location in the city where it would be geographically possible to hold such a program. We encourage all participants to visit the Bunker Hill monument and museum (located at: Bunker Hill Museum Address: 43 Monument Square, Charlestown, MA 02129).

Saturday 8AM - 5PM ; Sunday 8AM - 2PM

The U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus

Jun 16, 2025 - Jun 16, 2025 321 Main Street Worcester, MA 01608

Join us at Mechanics Hall for a powerful and patriotic concert featuring The United States Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus, in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army, officially marked on June 14. This free community concert will honor military service—past, present, and future—through music and storytelling that celebrates the spirit of America and those who serve to protect it.
Accompanying the band is the acclaimed Soldiers’ Chorus, a 24-member vocal ensemble with a rich history of performing throughout all 50 states and internationally. With repertoire ranging from classical and opera to Broadway, pop, and Americana, the Chorus showcases both ensemble excellence and individual artistry. They have appeared with top symphony orchestras including the Boston Pops and have been featured at iconic events such as the Kennedy Center Honors, the rededication of the Statue of Liberty, and the state funerals of U.S. Presidents. Don’t miss this moving and unforgettable performance—a stirring tribute to the dedication, sacrifice, and service of our armed forces.

12:00 PM
FREE
508-752-5608

Mass250 Dance Party - Cambridge, MA

Jun 27, 2025 - Jun 27, 2025 795 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139

The City of Cambridge's beloved City Dance Party is back and bigger than ever. Join thousands of residents and visitors in front of Cambridge City Hall for a night of music, lights, and celebration. This year’s theme—Revolutionary Reunion 250—honors 250 years of revolutionary spirit, community, and connection as part of the larger Cambridge Mass 250 commemorations. For the third year in a row, the party expands all the way to Prospect Street, giving you even more room to dance in the street. Live DJs will keep the energy high with music for all ages and after dark, colorful lights will transform Mass Ave into a glowing dance floor.

5 - 11PM
Free
617-349-7267

A Fight for Freedom: Patriots of Color Walking Tours

Mar 22, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025 North Bridge (Meet at Lower Lot) Concord, MA 01742

Between twenty and forty colonists who fought along the Battle Road on April 19, 1775, were of African descent or Indigenous. Although excluded from required militia service prior to the war, these individuals of color were the first of many to take up arms between 1775 and 1783. In this 90 minute walking tour we will examine the known history and stories of these Patriots of Color who fought for freedom locally both during the American Revolution and beyond. Sponsored by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT).

Saturdays 1PM
Free

Salem’s Role in the American Revolution

Jun 13, 2025 - Jul 6, 2025 Salem Historical Tours - 8 Central Street Salem, MA 01970

Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) who were the most successful against the British Navy and British military governor General Thomas Gage encountered some of his biggest challenges to his authority in Salem. We always say that without Salem, the United States may not be the same United States we know today. Come to Salem as part of the Massachusetts American Revolution 250 Celebration and learn the incredible role our patriots played in the start of our country.

11AM - 12:30PM
$6-60

Battle of Bunker Hill Special Anniversary Tour

Jun 17, 2025 - Jun 17, 2025 Boston, MA

Join Hub Town Tours as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill! We will explore the military conflict between Provincial forces and the British troops under siege in Boston in 1775, and place the battle in the broader context of the beginning of the American Revolution. This 2.5-hour walking tour will travel along the Freedom Trail and follow in the footsteps of Colonial Bostonians, all of whom grappled with the difficult – yet essential – question of loyalty or rebellion to crown and country. As we travel past historic landmarks from Revolutionary Boston and Charlestown, your guide shares the gripping story of a small colonial town careening toward war with the British empire.

1-4PM

Juneteenth Underground Railroad Tour of Beacon Hil

Jun 19, 2025 - Jun 19, 2025 Black Heritage Trail - Beacon Hill Boston, MA

Join Hub Town Tours on Juneteenth for a special Underground Railroad Tour of Beacon Hill. We will explore Boston’s role in the fight to end legalized slavery and celebrate local abolitionists that helped to lead America’s “Second Revolution.” This 2.5-hour walking tour will visit sites along the Black Heritage Trail, including abolitionist landmarks like the African Meeting House and the Lewis and Harriet Hayden House. We will delve deeply into the tumultuous years before the U.S. Civil War when 19th-century Bostonians grappled with the institution of slavery and demanded an end to racial injustice across their young nation.

10AM - 12:30PM

Martha’s Vineyard: Revolutionary War Refuge Historic Edgartown Walking Tours

Jul 1, 2025 - Sep 6, 2025 Vineyard Preservation Trust, Old Whaling Church - 89 Main Street Edgartown, MA 02539

Martha’s Vineyard, known for its whaling heritage and maritime culture, played a unique and often overlooked role in the Revolutionary War. As a fiercely independent community it was both a refuge and a target, caught between British occupation on the mainland and the growing struggle for American independence. Join us for a walking tour of historic downtown Edgartown and discover the lasting impact of this pivotal time through the lens of the Trust’s historic properties.

10:30AM - 12:30PM

Revolutionary Plymouth 250: A Walking Tour of Revolutionary Plymouth

Jul 3, 2025 - Jul 3, 2025 Spooner House Museum - 27 North Street Plymouth, MA 02360

Join local historian Joyce Poremski of the Plymouth Antiquarian Society for a guided walk through downtown Plymouth, exploring the town’s Revolutionary War history, key sites, and the impact of the war on its citizens.

1 - 3PM

America 250 Symposium: Cape & Islands in the Revolution

Jul 26, 2025 - Jul 26, 2025 55-65 Palmer Avenue Falmouth, MA 02540

Join the Falmouth Museums on the Green and the Capt Joshua Gray–Jonathan Hatch Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for a symposium exploring Cape Cod and the Islands’ vital role during the American Revolution. As we approach the 250th anniversary of independence, this event will shed light on the region’s contributions, from battling British ships to communities facing political division and economic hardship. Discover the everyday experiences that shaped our coastal towns during this turbulent period in history.

1pm-5pm
$85-$125
508-548-4857

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