Start Your Own Revolution!
Head out to the parks this summer and honor the revolution by completing any two of the activities listed and earn a special MA250 sticker and be entered to win a grand prize of a Family 4 pack of ferry tickets to Boston Harbor Islands!
This initiative will be offered throughout 2026 with drawings on held August 2, 2025 and 2026. To redeem your sticker and be entered for the grand prize please complete the Prize Form & Survey.
Did you know? Although the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776, it wasn’t until August 2, 1776 that it was engrossed on parchment paper and signed by John Hancock, the President of Congress and other delegates in Philadelphia.
Upcoming Events
DCR Fall River Heritage State Park with Dyer Maker Studio® present
“Fiber Fridays & Dyeing to Wear It: A Revolutionary History of Women’s Work”
a four-part series of storytelling through the making of textiles.
Fiber Fridays: August 1, August 8, August 15, from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM, no registration needed
Dyeing to Wear It: August 17 from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM, please register at Dyeing to Wear It: A Revolutionary History of Women's Work Part 4 Tickets, Sun, Aug 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite
Enjoy a four-part series of storytelling through textiles as artist Rhonda M. Fazio of Dyer Maker Studio® weaves, spins, dyes, and reenacts the process of making cloth. Explore the history of women’s work in the cottage industries leading up to the American Revolution. Women in history and everyday life will be addressed, and participants will have the opportunity to create and experience the process of cloth making. Experience an interactive display of tools while Rhonda brings history to life, and each session will feature a craft to make as a takeaway. This 4-part series is free and open to everyone with no age restrictions.
Meet at the Visitor Center in the Thomas J. Hudner Building at Fall River Heritage State Park at 100 Davol Street in Fall River. Parking at 5 Water Street. For more information, call the park at (508) 675-5759. Presented by the Fall River Local Cultural Council and MassCultural Council.
Exhibit: Road to Revolution: The Boston Tea Party
Exhibit: Road to Revolution: The Boston Tea Party
DCR’s Fall River Heritage State Park, Fall River, MA
April 1, 2025 to October 1, 2025
The Boston Tea Party has captured the imagination of school children and inspired protests around the world. This special exhibit tells the backstory of one of the most iconic events in the nation’s history using period documents from the Massachusetts Archives collection.
Exhibit: Road to Revolution: The Occupation of Boston
Exhibit: Road to Revolution: The Occupation of Boston
DCR’s Fall River Heritage State Park, Fall River, MA
June 16, 2025 – September 5, 2025
On September 28, 1768, British warships anchored in Boston Harbor and began the occupation of an American city in rebellion. This special exhibit tells the backstory of one of the most iconic events in the nation’s history using period documents from the Massachusetts Archives collection.
Revolution 250-Themed New Year’s Eve on the Waterfront
December 31, 2025
Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with the annual New Year’s Eve Waterfront Ice Sculpture Stroll themed: We the People Information Will Be Posted Here
Featured Properties
Roxbury Heritage State Park
Step into history at Roxbury Heritage State Park, where the story of the American Revolution comes to life. Overlooking Boston, this site played a critical role in the Siege of Boston (1775-1776), as colonial forces fortified the high ground of Roxbury to challenge British control. Today, the park and its centerpiece, the Dillaway-Thomas House, offer a window into the lives of those who fought for independence – soldiers, civilians, and revolutionaries alike. As we mark the 250th anniversary of the Revolution, visit the park to explore exhibits, walk the historic landscape, and uncover the legacy of Roxbury’s patriots. Discover how this neighborhood shaped the birth of a nation and how its spirit of resilience endures.
Old hemlock on the Clam River in Otis SF. By Ray Asselin
Paul Revere Park
Paul Revere Park serves as a tribute to one of the most iconic figures of the American Revolution, whose legendary midnight ride helped spark the fight for independence. Located near the Charlestown waterfront, the park sits at the gateway to Paul Revere’s fateful journey on the night of April 18, 1775, when he rode to warn the colonial militias that British troops were advancing. Just across the water, the battles of Lexington and Concord would soon unfold, marking the start of the Revolution. As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the America Revolution, visit Paul Revere Park to reflect on the courage and urgency of that historic night and to connect with the enduring legacy of freedom and resistance that shaped our nation.
Otis State Forest
Otis State Forest holds a quiet but powerful link to the American Revolution through the Knox Cannon Trail, a route that helped change the course of history. In the harsh winter of 1775-1776, General Henry Knox led a daring expedition to transport 60 tons of captured British artillery from Fort Ticonderoga in New York state to General Washington’s forces outside Boston. The journey crossed the rugged terrain of the Berkshires, passing through what is now Otis State Forest. These cannons would soon force the British to evacuate the city, marking a turning point in the war. As we honor the 250th anniversary of the Revolution, visit Otis State Forest to walk in the footsteps of this incredible journey of determination and ingenuity, where the landscape still whispers the story of an unlikely victory.
Fort Revere Park
Fort Revere Park in Hull stands on a site that played a crucial role in the American Revolution, guarding the entrance to Boston Harbor. During the war, colonial forces fortified this strategic high ground to help protect the coastline from British naval attacks. The location provided a vital lookout, ensuring that patriot forces could monitor enemy movements and defend against potential invasions. As we mark the 250th anniversary of the Revolution, visit Fort Revere to explore its historic earthworks, enjoy panoramic harbor views, and walk in the footsteps of the soldiers who stood watch over a young nation’s fight for freedom.
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