Attractions
MASROX 250 honors the people, places, and moments that shaped this city—and reminds us that freedom is not just history, it is responsibility.
As we approach the 250th anniversary of Massachusetts, we celebrate:
• Beginnings rooted in courage
• Communities forged through struggle
• A future shaped by truth, equity, and collective memory.
Fanueil Hall
“At Faneuil Hall, we revisit the legacy of Crispus Attucks, the first martyr of the American Revolution.”
54th Regiment Soldiers
“The 54th Massachusetts Regiment showed the nation that Black men would fight—and die—for a freedom they were denied.”
Eternal Presence (Bighead)
“Bighead represents the eternal presence of those who came before us, holding memory and meaning in place.”
Fort Hill Monument, Roxbury
“At Fort Hill, Roxbury’s role in the Revolutionary War and Black Boston’s legacy come into focus.”
Dillaway Thomas House
“The Dillaway–Thomas House stands as one of Roxbury’s oldest homes, linking colonial Boston to the Revolutionary era.”
First Church of Roxbury
“First Church in Roxbury is one of Boston’s oldest institutions—where faith, resistance, and community shaped the town.”