America's 250th Anniversary in Boston
America celebrates 250 years of independence in 2026! And there's no better place to honor that history than Boston—the birthplace of the American Revolution. From reenactments to citywide celebrations, Massachusetts will be alive with events commemorating this historic milestone throughout 2025 and 2026.
Here's your guide to experiencing it all!


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Museums, Attractions & Tours
Back to Top of ListTour the Freedom Trail
Discover Boston's role in the American Revolution and beyond on a guided tour of the Freedom Trail.
Explore the Black Heritage trail
Hear stories of struggle, persistence, and hope as Black Bostonians organized toward the equality and freedom promised in America's documents of national liberty.
Walk the Path of Presidents
Delve into Boston's unparalleled catalog of presidential history on the Path of Presidents trail.
A Day of History in Boston
Here's how to experience over 400 years of history in only one day.
Boston History Facts
Boston's history is full of people, personalities and perspectives that have changed the course of US and world history.
Retrace the steps of Boston's first Gay Pride March, uncover the stories of a thriving colonial-era black community, walk in the footsteps of Irish immigrants, or discover…
Boston Found Podcast
The American Revolution: A Conversation with Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein
Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein discuss their upcoming documentary film The American Revolution which will be released in the Fall of 2025.
Paul Revere's Midnight Ride - 250 Years Later
The Executive Directors of Old North Church and the Paul Revere House discuss the legacy of Paul Revere's legendary ride - fact, fiction, and everything in between- and what they have planned for the 250th commemoration.
Exploring Revolutionary Spaces and the Unfinished Business of the American Revolution
Nat Sheidley discusses the emergence of Revolutionary Spaces, the history of protest in Boston, the unfinished business of the American Revolution, the irony of Phillis Wheatley’s liberation, and the multiple struggles for freedom that still define the United States.
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Founded four centuries ago, Boston has never settled. Uncover the real Boston through stories that capture a city in motion.
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