Malden’s Revolution: The Trolley Tour
April 26 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
Malden residents and history enthusiasts are invited to step back in time with Malden’s Revolution: The Trolley Tour!, a unique, guided historical experience led by local historian and “Malden’s Revolution” creator Mark Linehan. The event will take place on Sunday, April 26, 2026, with two tours offered: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Participants will travel by trolley through Malden and surrounding communities, following in the footsteps of Malden’s minutemen as they responded to pivotal moments in American history, including the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the Battle of Bunker Hill, and the Siege of
Boston. Along the way, Linehan will share stories of the courage, service, and sacrifices made by Malden residents during the American Revolution and how their actions helped shape our nation.
The tour will depart from the Salemwood Fieldhouse, located at 529 Salem Street in Malden.
Space is limited, and advance registration is required:
● 11:00 a.m. tour: https://bit.ly/malden-trolleytour1
● 1:00 p.m. tour: https://bit.ly/malden-trolleytour2
This program is a collaboration among the Malden Reads, the Malden Historical Society, and the Malden Public Library, and is funded in part by the Malden Community Connections Grant to bring the people of our community together.
Mark Linehan, a Board Member of the Malden Historical Society, professional actor, and former Freedom Trail tourguide, has been creating a series of videos showcasing Malden’s revolutionary history and drawing connections between past and present acts of civic engagement. Follow Malden’s Revolution on Instagram at @maldensrevolution and on YouTube by searching for Mark Linehan.
Connection to Our Missing Hearts
This trolley tour connects to the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and Malden’s unique role as one of the first towns to declare independence from Britain through its Town Instructions in 1775. This year’s Malden Reads selection, Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng, explores themes of civic ideals, revolution, resistance, and courage—and highlights the role of ordinary people in standing up to injustice.