This month marks the 250th anniversary of the outbreak of the American War for Independence, an event that unfolded nearly 400 miles due east of Chautauqua County, but one that still resonates deeply ...

Two hundred and fifty years ago, on April 19, 1775, the “shot heard ‘round the world” was fired in the historic confrontation between British soldiers and Lexington farmers, setting off ...

For those whose passion is to share a monumental moment in time with others, they believe it’s their responsibility to ...

To accommodate Massachusetts 250 celebrations and the Boston Marathon, the following closures will be in place: Friday, April ...

The good news, if you want to attend these events, Bedford is actually a relatively good place to be. Parking lots for ...

The daffodil field at Parsons Reserve​ in Dartmouth, Massachusetts is a beautiful spot to visit in the spring.

Lexington gears up for the 250th anniversary of its historic battle with reenactments, events, and a visit from filmmaker Ken Burns, previewing his new documentary.

Their stories were not well preserved in art or textbooks, yet recent scholarship in Concord and Lexington aims to uncover ...

Deborah Sampson was the first woman to ever enlist in the United States military. She did it by pretending to be a man.

Inside the steeple of Old North Church and among the Southern Colonies, less familiar stories of the events from 250 years ...

In “Shots Heard Round the World,” John Ferling argues that substantial – and secret – aid from France helped the colonists ...

Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip overnight into Thursday killed at least 23 people, including a family of 10, local health officials said. The United Nations ...