GREAT MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, CONCORD, MA
Throughout February and March of 1775, the people of Massachusetts were preparing for war. The Provincial Congress organized a network of intelligence to monitor the British Army and the military supplies throughout the province. Aware of the rebel operations, the British Army conducted military intelligence missions into the Massachusetts countryside. These efforts would see moments of intrigue, strife, and unexpected voices playing an important role in what was to come. Join us at the Wright Tavern on Saturday, March 22, 2025, for a living history event that examines the diverse experiences of those involved in this crucial period leading up to the outbreak of war.
Schedule of Events:
10:00 am – Site Opens
10:00 am – 4:00 pm (on going) :Explore the Wright Tavern and learn about the various groups involved in intelligence networks in Massachusetts in the Spring of 1775. Talk with Park Rangers and living history volunteers about the methods, experiences, and challenges of people navigating this difficult period in history.
11:00 am – “For the information of Gen. Gage:” The British Spy Mission to Concord (45 minute program)
Join us for an interactive program that puts you in the position of a citizen of Concord in March of 1775 when two British Army spies arrived in town. Park Ranger Thompson Dasher will talk about the experiences of these two officers as well as how their visit impacted the community.
2:00 pm – “Merchants and Mechanicks:” The Revolutionary Intelligence Network in Massachusetts (45 Minute Program)
Join Park Rangers Jane Barnes and Bob Marchetta to learn about the diverse groups of people involved in the spread of information in 1775. Merchants, laborers, women, and people of color alike found agency amidst a period of uncertainty.
Parking:
Concord Town Lot/ First Parish Church
This event is co-sponsored by Friends of Minute Man National Park, Wright Tavern, Concord 250 and Minute Man National Historical Park.
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