Two Lights for Tomorrow
On the night of April 18, 1775, two lanterns were hung in the steeple of Boston’s Old North Church—a signal that British troops were approaching by sea. That quiet act of warning helped set the American Revolution in motion.

On April 18, 2025, 250 years later, the Nicollet County Historical Society will hang two lanterns in our window as part of Two Lights for Tomorrow, a national initiative marking the start of the United States’ 250th anniversary commemoration.

We hang these lanterns not just to remember the past, but to reflect on the values that brought this nation into being—ideals of liberty, community, and courage. In times of uncertainty, remembering where we come from can help light the way forward.

We invite you to join us. Place two lights in your window tonight—lanterns, candles, flashlights—any visible symbol of reflection and hope. Together, we can honor the past and recommit to building a better tomorrow.

Learn more at america250.org