250th Anniversary of the American Revolution

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.

Upcoming Events

A row of Revolutionary War reenactors standing in front of the Bunker Hill Monument.

Bunker Hill Commemoration Week 2025

Join NPS and our partners in commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill in June 2025.

Visiting Boston?

A view of Boston's skyline at daytime. White steeple of Old North in Center.

Plan Your Visit

Plan your visit to Boston, a city with over three centuries of revolution.

A ranger giving a talk to a group of visitors in a small plaza in front of Paul Revere's House.

Things to Do

Explore all the things to do in Boston, from visiting historic sites and museums to joining guided tours and programs.

Volunteer with Us!

Check back for more opportunities to volunteer for the 250th commemoration.

Previous 250 Commemorative Events in Boston

A man as Paul Revere shakes hands with a sailor and USS Constitution Commander.

Paul Revere's Ride to Revolution

April 18, 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's Ride. Join us for the commemoration.

A Ranger dressed in colonial kit stands at a podium and speaks to people seated in a great hall.

Boston Tea Party at 250

To 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

Explore the other national parks, historic sites, and organizations commemorating this anniversary.

National Historical Park
Minute Man

Visit the battlefields and structures associated with April 19, 1775, the opening battle of the Revolution.
National Historic Site
Longfellow House-Washington Headquarters

Visit Gen. Washington's first extended headquarters of the Revolution and the home of renowned poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
National Historical Park
Adams

Explore the homes of generations of Adams family members, whose ideas helped shape the nation.
National Historic Site
Salem Maritime

Dive into over 600 years of New England's maritime history through exploring historic buildings and Salem's waterfront.
National Historic Site
Springfield Armory

Explore the nation's first armory and a site of innovation and engineering.
MA250

Learn about MA250, Massachusetts efforts to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence.