This is a chronological list of events throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that are important waypoints in the story of how the American Revolution began. Some of these events are more well-known than others but they are all an important part of the story of how, as John Adams famously said, the Revolution began in the hearts and minds of the citizens of New England before a drop of blood was shed at Lexington & Concord.
Assembled by Jonathan Lane, J. L. Bell, Bob Allison & many others. This list should be considered “in progress.”
