Tag: American Revolution

Hundreds celebrated 250th anniversary of Evacuation Day on Dorchester Heights

March 23, 2026

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Truman Dickerson

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Dorchester Reporter

Above: Revolutionary War reenactors fire their muskets at the city. The guns were only loaded with powder, not actual bullets. Photo by Truman Dickerson Hundreds of people and dozens of Revolutionary War reenactors on Tuesday, March 17 celebrated the 250th…
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‘Naughty’ party explores the seedier side of Revolutionary-era Newton

March 17, 2025

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Vivian Ainomugisha

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Newton Beacon

Enactors and guests filled the rooms of the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds on Saturday for a racy Revolution-themed cocktail party. Photo by Vivian Ainomugisha “Naughty Newton at Night: Revolution After Hours” followed “Revolutionary Newton,” a family-friendly daytime gathering featuring crafts and…
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Lexington celebrates 250 years of American history through music

March 2, 2025

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Vanessa Lee

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Lexington Observer

Local high school musicians are bringing history to life through music. Students from Lexington and Concord-Carlisle high schools will take the stage March 4 for “Sound Revolutions,” featuring the world premiere of a commissioned piece by the renowned composer Dwayne…
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