America's 250th Birthday

Upcoming Programs and Events

Artists' Eyes on the American Revolution:

Gilbert Stuart (1755-1828) painted scores of portraits in his lifetime, including the first five presidents from life, leaving a memorable legacy of work that influenced many generations of painters.
August 11, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Warren Township branch

Open Archives

Explore Somerville's local history collection during open archives hours with the help of a staff member. No registration required.
August 11, 2026 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Somerville branch

Colonial Crafts

The colonial craft series will focus on crafts that were done during the colonial times. This session will be focused on weaving.
August 12, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Montgomery branch

Colonial Crafts

The colonial craft series will focus on crafts that were done during the colonial times. This session will be focused on weaving.
August 13, 2026 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Montgomery branch

Overdue for Independence: A Revolutionary Film Series

Starring Jack Benny, Ann Sheridan, Charles Coburn, Percy Kilbride, and Hattie McDaniel. Directed by William Keighley.
August 13, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:40 PM Manville branch

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Colonial Games Day

Make a whirligig and try out games from Colonial times between 2-4pm. Parental supervision is required.
August 13, 2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Warren Township branch

Rev250 Makerspace (Human Services Building - 27 Warren St)

Experiment, make, and create like a craftsperson living in 1776.
August 13, 2026 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Somerville branch

We Differ As Rational Friends

Jefferson and Adams were two of our Founding Fathers. But, they were close friends for much of their lives. Learn their story in this performance from the AHT. Ages 12 and up are welcome.
August 15, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Hillsborough branch

Your Self-Sufficient Self: Colonial Edition

During the Colonial period, households produced and preserved much of their own food. In this program series, you will learn how to prepare items that were consumed then AND still are today.
August 15, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Somerville branch

Artists' Eyes on the American Revolution:

John Trumbull was an American painter and military officer, best known for his paintings of the Revolutionary War, of which he was a veteran. He has been called the "Painter of the Revolution".
August 18, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Warren Township branch