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Children’s Reenactment of the Battle of Lexington
April 19, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:15 am
$5
Calling all aspiring young Patriots and Redcoats! Lexington Historical Society, in partnership with the Lexington Minute Men and His Majesty’s 10th Regiment of Foot, welcome all willing participants for an interactive reenactment of the Battle of Lexington! Participants will be trained by members of the Lexington Minute Men or His Majesty’s 10th Regiment of Foot before getting the chance to march onto the historic Lexington Battle Green and reenact the first battle of the American Revolution. Guardians are encouraged to drop off their children for training and return to view the battle reenactment. After the battle, participants will have a chance to interact with members of both the Lexington Minute Men and His Majesty’s 10th Regiment.
Suggested for 1st-8th grade.
Rain date: April 20th
Price: $5 per child in advance, $10 day of (if available, slots fill fast!)
Add-Ons: $30 – This year, take the revolution home with our Play the Part upgrade, including a wooden musket blank and haversack for supplies!
Photo courtesy of the Lexington Historical Society