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Commemoration Commission

The Boston Commemoration Commission will mark upcoming historical anniversaries, including Boston 250 in 2025 -2026, the 400th anniversary of the founding of the City of Boston in 2030, and many more historical anniversaries significant to all our local communities to tell the full range of our history.

The Boston Commemoration Commission will invest in inclusive and robust historical resources and preservation tools by working with diverse community voices and organizations who steward Boston's history and City departments with responsibilities relating to shaping historical narratives, exhibits, curricula, archives, preservation, and events to deepen public opportunities to engage with history, in collaboration with state and federal partners. 

The Commission exists to affirm that our diverse and intertwined community histories are of great value to the City of Boston, that historical tourism should be a driver of true shared prosperity, that inclusive and honest historical memory is a crucial public good worthy of attention and resources, and that communities all over the City should have the tools and resources to research, preserve, acknowledge, and celebrate their history.

Read the enabling legislation for more.

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    Boston, MA 02108
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  • Boston 250

Boston 250

Boston 250 Guide

All the information you need on Boston250 in one place
Boston 250 Archaeology

Find out how Archaeology's commemorating Boston 250
Edward Ingersoll Browne Fund

Learn more about the Historic Markers Community Grants funded by the Edward Ingersoll Browne Fund in honor of Boston's 250th.
Boston Public Library 250

Read about the Library's 250th efforts and its collaboration with the Commemoration Commission

Spotlight

New Historic Markers Program Launches with $300,000 in Community Grants

On March 7, at the First Church in Roxbury, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the creation of the Boston Historic Markers Program, the City’s program of commemorative markers ensuring Boston residents and communities are part of the city’s ongoing storytelling.

Cannons Arrive in Roxbury! Boston 250 Honors Henry Knox’s Bold Mission

On March 7, Mayor Michelle Wu joined city and state officials and community leaders in Roxbury to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Henry Knox and honor his significant contributions to Boston and the nation.

Boston Landmarks Commission Recommends Revolutionary War Captain John Bussey's House for Designation

The Boston Landmarks Commission voted to recommend the Landmark designation of the Captain John Bussey House (1792) at 1203–1205 Adams Street in Lower Mills. Captain John Bussey was an officer of the Revolutionary War.

A Year of Progress for the Commemoration Commission!

Led by the City’s Commemoration Commission, Boston is preparing to mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution—honoring the people, ideas, and places that sparked independence.

Bunker Hill’s Past Re-surfaces in Summer Archaeology Project

The City’s Archaeology team successfully excavated two sites in Charlestown in June and July as part of its ongoing efforts to explore the neighborhood’s Revolutionary-era landscapes and elevate underrepresented stories from that period.

Boston 250 Launch

Read more about the launch of Boston 250 on April 18, 2025.

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Contact: Commemoration Commission
Events, Exhibits, and TrailS
Timelines, Archives, and Curricula
Legislation & Preservation Tools

Current Members

Member Appointed Expires Status
James Cedric Woods 10/24/2023 Active
Amanda Zettel 10/24/2023 Active
Collin Knight 10/24/2023 Active
Dory Klein 10/24/2023 Active
Faries Gray 10/24/2023 Active
Jay Ash 10/24/2023 Active
David O'Donnell 10/24/2023 Active
Giordana Mecagni 10/24/2023 Active
Kyera Singleton 10/24/2023 Active
Kimberly Barzola 10/24/2023 Active
Kanisorn Wongsrichanalai 10/24/2023 Active
Juan Aurelio Lopez 10/24/2023 Active
Juan Eusebio 10/24/2023 Active
Joan Ilacqua 10/24/2023 Active
Jean-Luc Pierte 10/24/2023 Active
Lydia Lowe 10/24/2023 Active
Michael Rush 10/24/2023 Active
Nathaniel Sheidley 10/24/2023 Active
Robert Allison 10/24/2023 Active
Ruthzee Louijeune 10/24/2023 Active
Samuel Chambers 10/24/2023 Active
Suzanne Segura Taylor 10/24/2023 Active
Tatiana Cruz 10/24/2023 Active
Priscilla MacKenzie Bok 12/15/2023 Active
Noelle Trent 10/24/2023 Active
Rep. Daniel J. Ryan 3/31/2025 Active
Contact
  • send an email
  • 26 Court Street
    Floor 2
    Boston, MA 02108
  • icon-time
    Office Hours
    Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

  • Boston 250

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