Sudbury 250 Day: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Sudbury 250 Day will be a town-wide celebration. Featuring Minutemen drills, historic demonstrations, crafting, period music and dancing, reenactments, food trucks and more.
Sudbury 250 Day
A Town-Wide Celebration
Saturday, May 16, 2026
10AM – 3PM
Sudbury Town Center
Parking Information
Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School Parking
Parking will be available at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School for event attendees. A continuous shuttle service will transport guests from the designated pickup location near the softball diamond to Sudbury Town Center throughout the day. The parking lot will be open from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM for event use.
Nixon Elementary School Parking
Parking will be available at Nixon Elementary School for event attendees. A continuous shuttle service will transport guests from the designated pickup location near the school’s front entrance to Sudbury Town Center throughout the day. The parking lot will be open from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM for event use.
Flynn Building Parking (Accessible & Drop-Off)
The Flynn Building parking lot will be reserved for accessible parking and available throughout the day for attendees requiring handicap-accessible spaces. This location will also serve as a designated drop-off and pick-up point for guests who prefer not to park. The parking lot will be open from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM for event use.
Schedule of Events – All Day Events
| Event: | Location: | Description: |
| 250th Market | Town Center | Browse the vibrant market featuring a diverse mix of local artisans, small businesses, community organizations, and food vendors. Visitors can explore a wide variety of handmade goods, learn about services offered by local vendors, and connect with organizations working to support and enrich the community. This lively marketplace offers something for everyone while highlighting the creativity and spirit of Sudbury and the surrounding region. |
| Quilt Show | Grange Hall | Discover the artistry and tradition of quilting with the Wayside Quilters Guild, who will present a small exhibit of finished works alongside live demonstrations. Visitors of all ages are invited to explore the creative process, with hands-on activities for children that encourage experimentation with pattern, color, and design—offering a welcoming introduction to this enduring craft |
| Historical Encampment | Town Green | Experience living history up close as the Sudbury Companies of Militia and Minutemen establish an encampment on the Noyes Elementary Field. Representing the citizen-soldiers of 1775, these dedicated reenactors preserve and share Sudbury’s Revolutionary heritage through demonstrations of military drills, equipment, and daily life. Throughout the day, visitors can explore the camp, speak with participants, and gain a deeper understanding of the men who answered the call at the dawn of the American Revolution. |
| Guided Tours | Revolutionary War Cemetery | Step into Sudbury’s past at the Revolutionary War Cemetery where knowledgeable docents—direct descendants of the individuals laid to rest here—will be on hand to share stories, answer questions, and offer a rare, personal connection to the Town’s earliest residents. Visitors are invited to explore the grounds, reflect, and experience history through the voices of those who carry it forward. |
| Hearse House
Open House |
Hearse House | Visit the historic Hearse House, open to guests throughout the day and staffed by members of the Sudbury Historical Commission. Originally built around 1798–1799, the structure housed the town’s funeral carriage, used to transport the deceased from homes to the Meetinghouse and cemetery. Today, this carefully reconstructed site offers a rare glimpse into early community practices and traditions, with knowledgeable guides on hand to share its story and answer questions. |
| Town Pound | Town Pound | Step into a lesser-known piece of Sudbury’s past at the historic Town Pound, open to visitors throughout the day and staffed by a traditional Pound Keeper. Once used to hold stray livestock until claimed by their owners, the Town Pound offers a glimpse into the practical realities of early community life. Stop by to learn how this unique system worked and to experience a small but fascinating chapter of Sudbury’s history brought to life. |
| Hosmer House
Open House |
Hosmer House | The Hosmer House will be open to visitors throughout the day, offering a glimpse into Sudbury’s rich artistic and cultural history. Gifted to the town by Florence Hosmer, you can step inside this historic home to explore its thoughtfully preserved interiors and rotating exhibits, and learn about the legacy of the Hosmer family and their contributions to the community. Whether you are visiting for the first time or returning to rediscover it, the Hosmer House offers a quiet, meaningful stop along the day’s celebration. |
| Sudbury Historical Center and Museum | Loring Parsonage | The Sudbury Historical Society & Museum will be open throughout the day, welcoming visitors into a thoughtfully curated space at the historic Loring Parsonage in Town Center. Inside, three galleries trace Sudbury’s story from its earliest settlement through the present, drawing on a rich collection of artifacts, documents, and local narratives preserved by the Society. In addition to its standing exhibit of Revolutionary-era history, the Museum will feature a special display: a uniform worn by Sudbury’s own Rex Trailer, beloved television personality and local icon. Together, these exhibits offer a meaningful blend of early history and more recent cultural memory—inviting visitors to see how Sudbury’s story continues to unfold across generations. |
Schedule of Events – Timed Events
Town Hall Steps
| Event: | Start Time: | End Time: | Description: |
| Opening Ceremony | 10:00 AM | 10:15 AM | Kick off the day with a ceremonial opening led by the Sudbury Companies of Militia and Minutemen, who will mark the start of the celebration with a traditional musket salute. This dramatic tribute sets the tone for the day, honoring the town’s Revolutionary roots and the citizen-soldiers who helped shape its history. |
| Storytelling by Willow Greene | 10:15 AM | 11:00 AM | Abenaki elder and award-winning storyteller Willow Greene will share stories passed down through generations, offering audiences a meaningful connection to Indigenous history, culture, and ways of understanding the natural world. Through her storytelling, visitors are invited to listen, reflect, and engage with traditions that continue to shape the region today. |
| Dance and Demonstration by Wayside Inn Steppers | 11:00 AM | 11:30 AM | Enjoy the lively traditions of early New England with a performance by the Wayside Inn Steppers, who will bring historic dance to life through music, movement, and audience participation. After the performance, attendees are invited to join in and learn traditional dances, offering a joyful and interactive way to experience the rhythms and customs of the past. |
| Remarks by State and Town Leaders | 11:45 AM | 12:30 PM | Join us for brief remarks from state and local leaders as we recognize this historic occasion and reflect on Sudbury’s past, present, and future. The program will also include the presentation of awards to the Lincoln-Sudbury 250th Writing Contest winners, celebrating the voices and perspectives of local students. |
| Fife and Drum Performance | 12:30 PM | 1:00 PM | Enjoy the stirring sounds of a traditional fife and drum performance, featuring period music that once accompanied colonial militias. This lively presentation brings the spirit of the Revolutionary era to life through rhythm and melody, offering a powerful connection to the sights and sounds of 18th-century New England. |
| Dance and Demonstration by Wayside Inn Steppers | 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM | Enjoy the lively traditions of early New England with a performance by the Wayside Inn Steppers, who will bring historic dance to life through music, movement, and audience participation. After the performance, attendees are invited to join in and learn traditional dances, offering a joyful and interactive way to experience the rhythms and customs of the past. |
Schedule of Events – Timed Events
Sudbury Meetinghouse
| Event: | Start Time: | End Time: | Description: |
| Sudbury Meetinghouse Open House | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | The Sudbury Meetinghouse will host an open house, inviting visitors to explore this historic space at their own pace. Guests are welcome to step inside, take in the architecture, and experience the setting that has long served as a center of civic and community life in Sudbury. |
| Sudbury Meetinghouse Tour | 10:30 AM | 11:00 AM | Step inside one of Sudbury’s most historic landmarks with guided tours of the Sudbury Meetinghouse, led by the Town Historian. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore this beautifully preserved space while learning about its role in the community’s civic and religious life, offering a deeper connection to Sudbury’s past in the very place where it unfolded. |
| Declaring Independence: Then and Now | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | At the Sudbury Meetinghouse, the Sudbury Historical Society in partnership with the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area will present Declaring Independence: Then and Now, an award-winning performance that brings the words and ideas of 1776 to life through readings of the Declaration of Independence and first-person perspectives from living-history performers. Tailored to the local community and followed by audience conversation, this thought-provoking program invites residents to reflect on what independence meant then and what it means today. |
| Sudbury Meetinghouse Tour | 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM | Step inside one of Sudbury’s most historic landmarks with guided tours of the Sudbury Meetinghouse, led by the Town Historian. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore this beautifully preserved space while learning about its role in the community’s civic and religious life, offering a deeper connection to Sudbury’s past in the very place where it unfolded. |
Schedule of Events – Timed Events
Misc. Locations
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| Post Performance Reception | 2:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Loring Parsonage | Following the performance by Freedom’s Way, actors and organizers will host a post-performance reception at the Loring Parsonage. Attendees are invited to continue the conversation, meet the performers, and reflect on the themes of the program in an informal and engaging setting. |
| Plimoth Patuxet Programming | 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Town Center | Plimoth Patuxet Museums will offer two engaging, hands-on programs that invite visitors to step into the past. In “Pack the Ship,” guests will take part in an interactive challenge to decide what to bring on the Mayflower voyage, weighing the difficult choices faced by early settlers. In “Sports & Play,” visitors can learn about—and try their hand at—games enjoyed in the 17th-century Plimoth Colony, offering a lively and accessible way to experience everyday life in early New England. |
| Plimoth Patuxet Programming | 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM | Town Center | Plimoth Patuxet Museums will offer two engaging, hands-on programs that invite visitors to step into the past. In “Pack the Ship,” guests will take part in an interactive challenge to decide what to bring on the Mayflower voyage, weighing the difficult choices faced by early settlers. In “Sports & Play,” visitors can learn about—and try their hand at—games enjoyed in the 17th-century Plimoth Colony, offering a lively and accessible way to experience everyday life in early New England. |
Event Details
| Event Start: | Saturday, May 16, 2026 (10:00 am) |
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| Event End: | Saturday, May 16, 2026 (3:00 pm) (Expected) |
| Location: | Town Hall |
| Committee: | Sudbury 250 Committee |
| Notes: | Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 10AM - 3PM in Sudbury Town Center. |
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