Saturday, April 19, 2025
1:45 PM (30 minutes)
Jacob Whittemore House

The fighting along the Battle Road on April 19, 1775 was intense; and that intensity only grew, mile after mile, hour after hour. While many British soldiers fought on grimly, others, exhausted, simply laid down their arms and surrendered themselves to the rebels. What happened to those soldiers captured along the Battle Road? Join living historians to learn about the experiences of these unfortunate men.

This event is co-sponsored by Friends of Minute Man National Park

This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary.