New Commonwealth Museum Exhibit Commemorates Start of American Revolution
The Commonwealth Museum in Boston has unveiled a new exhibit commemorating the start of the American Revolution. “Under Such Ground: Massachusetts and the Birth of the Revolution” opened Tuesday, March 18, and will be on exhibit through June 17.
Secretary of the Commonwealth Bill Galvin told NBC10 Boston that the exhibit aims to highlight what led to the fight for freedom and democracy that defined the American Revolutionary War effort. “It explains that this wasn’t a whim. The colonists didn’t suddenly decide we don’t like being part of the British Empire anymore. It has more to do with their individual liberties,” he said.
Michael Comeau, former executive director of the Massachusetts State Archives, said that while the exhibit contains facsimiles of original documents related to the American Revolution, “they’re all cited, so any member of the public who comes in and sees something of interest and wants to see the original, these are public records without restriction.”
The exhibit comes as planning continues in the Bay State to mark the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolution and America’s 250th anniversary of independence in 2026.
The Commonwealth Museum is at 220 Morrissey Blvd. It is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and closed on legal holidays. Admission is free.
