May 11, 2026 Submitted By The Hingham Historical Society
Keep the revolutionary spirit alive with the Hingham Historical Society! Join us for Hingham’s Revolutionary Weekend May 16-17, 2026 celebrating ordinary people who did extraordinary things and unwittingly became authors of American History.
After the first “shot heard ’round the world” on April 19, 1775 ignited the American Revolution 251 years ago, the New England countryside was on high alert. In Hingham, 154 men had mustered to fight at Concord and Lexington, spent months building fortifications and defending the coast and in March 1776, forced the occupying British Navy to evacuate Boston Harbor. By the end of the war six years later, hundreds of Hingham residents would take up arms; those who stayed behind became essential to the war effort supplying the army.
To commemorate this incredible milestone, the Hingham Historical Society, Discover Hingham, the Town of Hingham, and the Hingham Militia have partnered for Hingham’s Revolutionary Weekend! This family-friendly event will feature:
- Guided tours of Hingham Historical Society’s historic properties including the home of Revolutionary General, Benjamin Lincoln
- Walking Tours of Revolutionary Hingham with expert guides
- Bell ringing at the Hingham Memorial Belltower
- FREE Storytime at the Hingham Heritage Museum Visitors Center
The weekend culminates in the commemorative reenactment of the Battle of Grape Island, the oft-overlooked “second” battle of the American Revolution. Featuring the Hingham Militia and other local reenactors, commemoration activities will conclude with the traditional “Ballad of Grape Island” singalong and cupcakes provided by the Town of Hingham and the Hingham Historical Society.
History is where we live, work, play, learn, and gather. It is the foundation of our community and part of our daily lives. Join us and celebrate Hingham’s revolutionary spirit!
About the Hingham Historical Society
The Hingham Historical Society is a member-supported charitable organization dedicated to the collection, preservation, and interpretation of the history of Hingham, Massachusetts. It operates three museums, the Hingham Heritage Museum and Visitor Center located in the 1818 Old Derby Academy, the 1686 Old Ordinary, and the 1721 Benjamin Lincoln House Museum. Learn more about the Hingham Historical Society at www.hinghamhistorical.org
About the Department of Veteran Services
The mission of Hingham’s Department of Veterans’ Services is to Administer benefits to qualifying veterans and/or their dependents; provide assistance and advocacy for all the town’s veterans and their dependents; and, direct emergency aid in the form of financial, fuel, housing, and sustenance assistance for veterans in immediate need. Learn more at www.hingham-ma.gov/366/Veterans-Services
About the Hingham Historical Commission
The Historical Commission (HHC) maintains a “certified” status through the Massachusetts Historical Commission, which in turn is linked to the National Park Service and the United States Department of the Interior. The HHC maintains the inventory of the town’s historic assets, which currently includes information on over 1,500 properties. Updates are made to the inventory throughout the year as more historical properties are researched and additional information is added to properties currently listed. The HHC also administers specific statutes that protect historic properties, such as the demolition delay By-law, and also advises on a variety of environmental review processes. Learn more at www.hingham-ma.gov/338/Historical-Commission. To learn more about the Town of Hingham, see https://www.hingham-ma.gov/.
About the Hingham Militia
The Hingham Militia is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to honoring the role of the unit’s history since 1637 and its impact on town life.
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