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About
New England 250

Historic New England is excited to mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution by exploring its historical legacy and contemporary relevance.

We’ll share the stories of New Englanders’ domestic life—whether young or old, patriots or loyalists, enslaved or free—through exhibitions, special events, virtual tours, new research, and revamped site experiences.

New England 250 is Historic New England’s initiative to mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution through inclusive, place-based exploration. Centered at our historic sites and anchored by the exhibition Myth and Memory: Stories of the American Revolution, we look at how the Revolution shaped—and was shaped by—the everyday lives of people in the region: farmers, tradespeople, servants, enslaved individuals, merchants, and families. By focusing on everyday life and local histories, we explore how power, opportunity, and resistance played out in our region. The Revolution was not a single story, and its legacies are still unfolding. Through this work, we ask what that history means today, and how it continues to shape the world around us.

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