The American Revolution began in New England. Two hundred fifty years ago, the men and women of Massachusetts resisted attempts to deny them their rights as British citizens. What happened as a result of this struggle changed the world. With this heritage, we, the citizens of the Commonwealth have a unique role to play in the remembrances of the events that led to the Revolution.
We have the opportunity to shape legacies for the future. Now is the time to create a comprehensive plan for the commemoration that:
- Commemorates the founding of our country, while exploring the complexities that brought our nation into being and continue to impact our culture and values.
- Develops imaginative, collaborative, inclusive, programming which can link Revolutionary era ideas with civic education and engagement
- Builds public-private partnerships for preservation and conservation of our historic sites and surrounding areas and enhances the infrastructure that interprets them
- Enhances the Commonwealth’s unique position for economic development through cultural tourism
View our list of supporting organizations
Revolution 250 operates under the fiscal sponsorship of the Massachusetts Historical Society. Its operations are overseen by the volunteer advisory committee listed below.
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Bob Allison – Chair |
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Harron Ellenson – Of Counsel |
independent consultant |
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Sara Glidden |
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Gavin Kleespies – Treasurer |
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Kathy Kottaridis |
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Gorman Lee |
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Nathaniel Sheidley |
The Bostonian Society |
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Emma Bray |
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Jim Moran |
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J. Archer O’Reilly, III |
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Evan O’Brien |
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David O’Donnell |
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George Comeau |
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Suzanne Taylor |
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Amy Yandle |
The 250th anniversary of these momentous events is upon us. Click here for a list of events leading to “the shot heard round the world.