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Patriot Vigil

April 18, 2023 @ 7:45 pm - 8:45 pm

Free

Experience Patriots’ Day at Minute Man National Historical Park

Tuesday, April 18, 2023
North Bridge, Concord
7:45 pm

As darkness descends upon the North Bridge battlefield we invite you to come and reflect on the events of April 19, 1775 and the meaning of liberty. The evening ceremony will feature a lantern-light procession, poetry, music, and a recitation of the names of the soldiers who gave their lives on that “ever-memorable” 19th of April.

*To participate in the lantern-light procession, please provide your own REAL candle lantern. The procession will begin at North Bridge Visitor Center, 174 Liberty Street, Concord MA. From there we will march down the quarter-mile path to the North Bridge where the ceremony will take place. Participants are welcome to wear 18th century clothing if they choose, but please do not bring muskets.

Parking:
North Bridge Visitor Center: 174 Liberty Street, Concord, Ma
North Bridge Parking Lot: 280 Monument Street, Concord, Ma

Photo courtesy of Minute Man National Historical Park via TheHistoryList.com

Details

Date:
April 18, 2023
Time:
7:45 pm - 8:45 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Tags:
Patriots' Day, Free, Family-Friendly
Website:
https://www.nps.gov/mima/planyourvisit/patriots-day.htm

Venue

Minute Man National Historical Park
174 Liberty Street
Concord, MA 01742 United States
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Phone:
978.369.6993
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