Commemorating 250 Years of Revolution in Boston
2025-2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Siege of Boston (1775-1776). Following the first shots at Lexington and Concord, colonial forces laid siege on Boston for 11 months while the British Army tried to maintain control of the town and the harbor. This siege was the first chapter of the eight year war for American Independence.
Join the National Parks of Boston as we commemorate significant moments of this siege and consider how successive generations of Bostonians looked to this pivotal moment as inspiration in later political and social movements.
To find out more about related National Park Service events, projects, and initiatives across the country, visit 250th Commemoration (U.S. National Park Service).
| Commemorating 250 Years of Revolution in Boston2025-2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Siege of Boston (1775-1776). Following the first shots at Lexington and Concord, colonial forces laid siege on Boston for 11 months while the British Army tried to maintain control of the town and the harbor. This siege was the first chapter of the eight year war for American Independence. Join the National Parks of Boston as we commemorate significant moments of this siege and consider how successive generations of Bostonians looked to this pivotal moment as inspiration in later political and social movements.To find out more about related National Park Service events, projects, and initiatives across the country, visit 250th Commemoration (U.S. National Park Service). Upcoming EventsStay tuned for upcoming 250 events hosted by the National Parks of Boston and partners!Visiting Boston?Plan Your VisitPlan your visit to Boston, a city with over three centuries of revolution.Things to DoExplore all the things to do in Boston, from visiting historic sites and museums to joining guided tours and programs.Previous 250 Commemorative Events in BostonBunker Hill Commemoration Week 2025 Review the commemorative events surrounding the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 2025.Paul Revere’s Ride to RevolutionApril 18, 2025, marked the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s Ride. Learn more about this commemoration.Boston Tea Party at 250To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party, Park Rangers and visitors recreated a historic town meeting about the event.The 250th in Massachusetts and NationwideExplore the other national parks, historic sites, and organizations commemorating this anniversary.NPS America 250th CommemorationNPS Events, Programs, and Projects National Historical ParkMinute ManVisit the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, the opening battle of the Revolution.National Historic SiteLongfellow House-Washington HeadquartersVisit Gen. Washington’s first extended headquarters of the Revolution and the home of renowned poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.National Historical ParkAdamsExplore the homes of generations of Adams family members, whose ideas helped shape the nation.National Historic SiteSalem MaritimeDive into over 600 years of New England’s maritime history through exploring historic buildings and Salem’s waterfront.National Historic SiteSpringfield ArmoryExplore the nation’s first armory and a site of innovation and engineering.MA250Learn about MA250, Massachusetts efforts to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence.History HighlightsThe Boston MassacreUnderstand how the Boston Massacre helped spark a revolution and laid the foundation for American Independence.The Battle of Bunker HillLearn what happened at the first major battle of the American Revolutionary War following the engagements at Lexington and Concord.Patriots of Color Enlistment MapExplore an interactive map of patriots of color who participated in the early campaigns of the Revolutionary War.Learn More about the American Revolution in BostonShowing results 1-10 of 38 10 40 Per Page: 10 Relevance Recently Updated Date Released Title Sort: Recently UpdatedBreed’s Hill versus Bunker HillType: ArticleLocations: Boston National Historical ParkVisitors frequently ask Rangers at the Bunker Hill Monument – “If this is Breed’s Hill, then why is the battle called ‘The Battle of Bunker Hill’?” There are several answers to this question, from local politics to incorrect maps. Dive into this article to understand the naming of the hills and the Revolutionary War battle.Salem PoorType: PersonLocations: Boston National Historical Park, Saratoga National Historical Park, Valley Forge National Historical ParkSalem Poor has remained one of the very few fabled African American heroes of the Revolutionary War since 1775, due to his strength and stability at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Officers present at the Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775) submitted a petition to General George Washington that described his outstanding abilities in battle.Peter Salem (Salem Middlesex)Type: PersonLocations: Boston National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical Park, Saratoga National Historical Park, Valley Forge National Historical ParkPeter Salem (1750-1816) grew up enslaved in Framingham, as did his mother. In early 1775, he was emancipated from his role as a farm worker for a short interim so that he could enlist in his former enslaver’s Framingham Minute Men company. His role in the Battle of Bunker Hill became a legend, though it did not help him as a veteran.Crispus AttucksType: PersonLocations: Boston National Historical ParkAs the first victim of the Boston Massacre, Crispus Attucks became a symbol of the Black freedom struggle in the United States.Samuel AdamsType: PersonLocations: Boston National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park, Minute Man National Historical ParkAmongst the Revolutionary leaders of Boston, few possessed the fervent passion of Samuel Adams.John HancockType: PersonLocations: Boston National Historical ParkMost famous for his elegant signature on the Declaration of Independence, John Hancock lived a life near the political center of Boston. His wealth and popularity led to a highly successful political career and a place as one of the Founders of the United States.Intrusted to a LetterType: ArticleLocations: Boston National Historical Park, Longfellow House Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site, Minute Man National Historical Park, Ninety Six National Historic SiteHarry Dana procured a unique assortment of letters from the American Revolution, largely related to George Washington’s time in his Cambridge headquarters. Now in the collections of Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site, these letters provide insight into what people chose to “intrust to a Letter.”Jamaica JamesType: PersonLocations: Boston National Historical ParkJamaica Jones enlisted in Boston, Massachusetts, and was present at the Battle of Bunker Hill.Samuel Adams: Boston’s Radical RevolutionaryType: ArticleLocations: Boston National Historical ParkRadical? Virtuous Puritan? Demagogue? Perhaps all of these. Whatever one may think of Samuel Adams, it must be conceded that he stood as, above all else, an ardent patriot.New England Woman’s Tea PartyType: ArticleLocations: Boston National Historical ParkIn 1873, Lucy Stone spoke in front of a crow of 3,000 individuals at Faneuil Hall. Her words would energize the women’s rights movement not only in Boston, but throughout the United States.Tags: PreviouspageYou’re currently on page1page2page3page4Next pageBack to top |
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