250 Anniversary Events
Women of '76
Sun Aug 3rd 1:30pm - 2:30pm
1699 Isaac Winslow House, 634 Careswell Street, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Discover some of the women of 1776!
Baroness von Riedesel, the wife of a Hessian General and a chronicler of life in military camps; Prudence Wright, a minute woman and spy catcher; Nancy Hart, a southern frontierswoman who confronted the enemy and emerged victorious. Explore the stories of these women and others, both patriot and loyalist, American and foreign, who experienced the American Revolution firsthand and, in some cases, influenced its course.
Members $5/Non Members $10 Children free
Rita Parisi has been captivating audiences for 30 years in the New England area. In 2005, she established Waterfall Productions to create shows that reflect her love for theatre, literature, history, and costuming. She has had the opportunity to perform these shows throughout New England, New Jersey, New York, and Florida. Rita Parisi is a proud member of SAG/AFTRA, the largest acting union in the country.
Marshfield 1775
Tue Aug 5th 10:30am - 12:00pm
1699 Isaac Winslow House, 634 Careswell Street, Marshfield, MA 02050, USA
Explore the political climate in Marshfield and Scituate leading up to the "Shot Heard Round the World" on April 19, 1775. Join local historian and author, Jim Glinski, for a fascinating talk about the political climate in Marshfield and Scituate leading up to the Battle of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775 and beyond. This year marks the 250th anniversary of that historic event, which ignited the American Revolution.
Members $5/Non Members $10 Children free
Revolution 250 Salem Tour
Sat Aug 23rd 11:00am - 12:30pm
Salem Historical Tours, 8 Central Street, Salem, MA 01970, USA
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 American Revolution 250 Celebration and learn the incredible role our patriots played in the start of our country with this special walking tour.
19th Amendment (Women's Suffrage) Special Anniversary Walking Tour
Mon Aug 18th 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Join Hub Town Tours for a special tour marking the anniversary of passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920, when U.S. women earned the right to vote. We'll explore the captivating stories of Bostonians who built upon the work of revolutionary women like Abigail Adams and Phillis Wheatley to assemble the Women's Suffrage Movement. This 2.5-hour walking tour begins in the Public Garden, and travels through Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, visiting landmarks such as Copley Square, the Boston Public Library, and the Boston Women's Memorial. Follow in the footsteps of prolific local activists who met Mrs. Adams's challenge to "Remember the Ladies" and gain new appreciation for Boston's historic role in the advancement of women's rights.
Additional 250th-Themed Programming
Ongoing National Park Service Events
Guided tours and exhibits at sites like Paul Revere Park, Roxbury Heritage State Park, and Charlestown, focusing on Revolutionary-era landscapes tied to the Siege of Boston