250 USA CELEBRATIONS for March 2026
📅 Key 250th Anniversary Events in Boston Area for March 2026
March 4, 2026 – Knox Trail 250 Ceremony in Roxbury
As part of the statewide Knox Trail 250 series honoring Henry Knox’s historic winter artillery transport in 1776, a ceremony is scheduled at First Church in Roxbury. This initiative traces pivotal steps that helped lead to the British evacuation of Boston.
MASS 250.org Saturday, March 7, 2026 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
There is a two-hour Evacuation Day Cruise through Boston Harbor to explore the story of the Siege of Boston from the water (June 1775 to March 1776). They will navigate the same channels used by the British fleet to evacuate the town, Park Rangers will provide historical narration highlighting the key events, people, landmarks, and moments that led to the evacuation.
Departing from Long Wharf, the cruise passes by the Charlestown Navy Yard with views of the Bunker Hill Monument, Fort Independence (known as Fortress William in 1776) and Dorchester Heights, as well as several harbor islands including Little Brewster, home to Boston Light. As the ship swings around Little Brewster back towards Boston, enjoy musical entertainment by the duo Tobias Tripp and Prudence Merriweather, returning to Long Wharf at 3:00 p.m.
March 15, 2026 – 250th Anniversary Program in Sudbury
The town of Sudbury has announced a 250th anniversary event offering perspectives on the Revolution, including an indigenous viewpoint program. This helps connect local history with the broader national commemoration.
March 17, 2026 – Evacuation Day Commemoration in Boston
Boston will mark the 250th anniversary of the Evacuation Day, the successful conclusion of the Siege of Boston, with a full-day observance that includes ceremonial elements. Expect historical presentations, civic and possibly reenactment elements tied to this important Revolutionary moment. HELD: Outside Fort Independence, Castle Island, South Boston, William J Day Boulevard, Boston, Massachusetts 02127
Ongoing Celebrations & Public History Programs
Boston 250 Celebration Series
Throughout 2026, the City of Boston 250 initiative will include talks, exhibits, and interpretive programs that explore Boston’s role in American history as part of the semiquincentennial. These programs are designed to connect the past with current civic and cultural life.
National Park Service Commemorations
National Parks of Boston and related partners are offering educational activities and reflections on the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution that span from late winter into spring and beyond. These may include ranger talks, interpretive walks, and talks focused on pivotal Revolutionary sites. Events are listed closer to the dates.
Freedom’s Way 250 Storytelling Projects
In towns around Boston and into the MetroWest and Central Massachusetts, thematic storytelling and community heritage activities are part of the Freedom’s Way 250 initiative, providing context and local programs tied to America’s founding events
For More Info on all these events and more: https://massachusetts250.org/events/