Hear ye, hear ye! Experience Paul Revere-inspired poems, Arlington’s revolutionary history, and Cyrus Dallin’s 57-year monument battle, brought to life by Arlington locals!

This free, family-friendly program will feature live readings of our two favorite Paul Revere themed poems – one by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and the other by Cyrus Dallin himself. Learn about the Battle of Menotomy and imagine what it was like on that tumultuous day in 1775. Hear the fascinating story of Dallin’s battle to complete his famous monument to Paul Revere in Boston’s North End. Experience a beautiful small-scale cast of the statue in the east garden, and venture into the Museum to view a rare prototype.

Event schedule:
10-10:45 AM – Presentations in the Park (bring a chair and/or blanket)
10:45-12 PM – Museum open house

Following the program, head to Town Hall where Paul Revere and William Dawes arrive at noon! (Family activities and refreshments at that location begin at 11 AM.) Learn about Arlington 250 events and programs here.

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.