April 19, 2025, marked 250 years since the inaugural battles of the American Revolution and is celebrated in Massachusetts on the third Monday of April — also the same day as the running of the Boston Marathon. An extraordinary year-long commemoration of the nation’s semiquincentennial, the MA250 initiative invites visitors to “celebrate the 250th anniversary of Massachusetts by visiting and joining a revolutionary event.”
Here are some highlights:
• Fall 2025 — Boston’s Museum of Science unveils its groundbreaking new exhibit, The Science of Democracy, which explores how data, innovation and civic engagement shape our nation’s past, present and future.
• January–March 2026 — This winter, follow the Henry Knox Trail from Fort Ticonderoga, New York, to Dorchester Heights, Massachusetts. With five featured stops across Massachusetts, visitors can experience live reenactments, interactive history and community celebrations honoring this epic 300-mile feat.
• June 2026 — Museum of Fine Arts Boston will present a major new exhibition exploring the art, people and power of the American Revolution. Rare items, portraits and immersive storytelling bring the era to life in stunning detail.
• July 4, 2026 — Celebrate America’s 250th in style with Massachusetts 250 and the iconic Boston Pops. From historic reenactments to fireworks on the Esplanade, this once-in-a-generation Fourth of July promises unforgettable moments for all ages.
Events throughout the state will be added continuously at massachusetts250.org.
