New exhibit showcases Massachusetts' role in the Revolutionary War

New exhibit showcases Massachusetts' role in the Revolutionary War

The treasure trove of history includes the signatures of John Hancock and George Washington, and a bill from Paul Revere for a series of rides.

Exhibit commemorating start of the Revolutionary War set to open in Mass.

The Commonwealth Museum in Boston is unveiling a new exhibit titled "Upon Such Ground: Massachusetts and the Birth of the Revolution"

Exhibit at state museum in Dot features Massachusetts role in Revolutionary times

Cassidy McNeeley, Reporter StaffOne of the documents on display at the Commonwealth Museum on Dorchester's Columbia Point. Cassidy McNeeley photo Secretary of State William F. Galvin unveiled a new exhibit on Monday at the Commonwealth Museum on Dorchester’s Columbia Point that focuses on the pivotal role the colonists of Massachusetts played in the American Revolution as the nation prepares for the 250th commemoration of many of the war’s major…

Hear About the Watertown Printer Who Played an Important Role in the American Revolution

The following announcement was provided by the Historical Society of Watertown: The Historical Society of Watertown & the Watertown Free Public Library Presents: “The Press and the American Revolution and Watertown’s most famous printer, Benjamin Edes,” a slide show and talk by Gary Gregory. Without the printing presses of Boston, we wouldn’t have had a […]

City Life Org - New Interactive Video Kiosks at State Capitol Interpreting New York’s Revolutionary History

Photo Courtesy of NYS Parks Displays Planned for 20 State Historic Sites for 250th Anniversary of American Revolution in 2026 The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the Office of General Services today announced that two interactive video kiosks highlighting New York's rich history in the American Revolution have been installed at the New…

“Legalized Piracy”: Connecticut’s Revolutionary War Privateers - Connecticut History

By Bryna O’Sullivan In addition to the better-known Army and Navy, American colonists employed privateers as part of the military effort against the British during the American Revolution. Sometimes described as “legalized piracy,” privateers were privately-owned vessels who had the legal right to attack and capture British ships. In accordance with American law, privateers could redistribute the British ships and their contents as “prizes.” As …