Gov. Maura Healey pitched a multiyear celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence as a likely economic driver for Massachusetts that could see people flock to the state from around the world.

The project is designed to showcase and spotlight Massachusetts’ firsts and its ongoing leadership in technology, education and medicine.

The initiative is being planned as part of America 250, a national initiative in which states are encouraged to host events for roughly two years leading up to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Programs will provide a boost for Bay State businesses, leaders say. The post Massachusetts is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with statewide events appeared first on Boston.

The projects highlight themes of revolution throughout the state's history, from walking trails to websites to new museum exhibits. Recipients include the Freedom Trail Foundation, the Museum of African American History on Nantucket and the Boston 4 Foundation (which runs the Fourth of July extravaganza).

Massachusetts is planning hundreds of events over the next two years to celebrate the state's history dating back to the American Revolution.

Massachusetts officially began its “Massachusetts 250” initiative on Tuesday, an effort that state officials say will be a boon for tourism as well as an opportunity for the state to look back on its successes in its first 250 years.