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Renewal at Brookhaven

Brookhaven at Lexington 1010 Waltham Street, Lexington

Celebrate the arrival of Spring with a members-only show presented by LexArt at Brookhaven at Lexington. Open to the Public without Appointment: April 8, 15 (2-4 pm) May 13 & […]

Free
Ongoing

Paul Revere’s Ride Reenactment

Hancock-Clarke House 36 Hancock Street, Lexington

Lexington was preparing for battle long before British soldiers arrived on April 19th, 1775. Paul Revere and William Dawes, fellow Sons of Liberty, rode hard from Boston, arriving in town […]

Free

Stow Minutemen Trail March to Concord

Stow Lower Common Gardner Street, Stow

We start out at pre-dawn. The air is cool and quiet. Not for long as the sounds of the fifes and drums, the firing of the muskets awaken the townsfolk […]

Free

Patriots’ Day in Lexington

Lexington Visitors Center 1875 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington

Monday, April 17th Time Event 5:30 AM “The Alarm” at the Old Belfry, Belfry Hill. Massachusetts Ave at Clarke St across from the Battle Green. 5:30 AM Reenactment of the […]

Patriots’ Day Open House

The Old Manse 269 Monument Street, Concord

Witness a Revolution! Stop by the Old Manse on Monday, April 17th, 2023 as Concord celebrates Patriots’ Day and the start of the Revolutionary War. On the morning of April […]

$5

North Bridge Fight Commemoration

Minute Man National Historical Park 174 Liberty Street, Concord

Experience Patriots' Day at Minute Man National Historical Park Monday, April 17, 2023 North Bridge, Concord 8:30 am Commemorate Patriot's Day with a dramatic tactical demonstration involving Colonial minute men, […]

Free

First Shot: The Day The Revolution Began

The Depot 13 Depot Square, Lexington

Take a closer look at the Battle of Lexington and why the Revolution started here during this special multi-part program! Each presentation starts with the viewing of our award-winning short […]

$5 – $16

Patriots Day Celebration at the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum

Cyrus Dallin Art Museum 611 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington

Here ye, hear ye! Experience Paul Revere-inspired poems, Arlington’s revolutionary history, and Dallin’s 57-year monument battle – brought to life by Arlington locals! This free, family-friendly program will feature live […]

Free

Patriots’ Day Celebration in Medford

Medford Square Riverside Avenue, Medford

The City of Medford’s annual Patriots’ Day Celebration begins with festivities at 10 a.m. with a ceremony at the Salem Street Burying Ground between Salem Street and Riverside Avenue at […]

Free

Patriots’ Day Family Activities

Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord

Celebrate the start of the American Revolution by exploring artifacts in the Concord Museum and then visit our drop-in activities to learn about life and craft in the colonies. Free […]

Free with Museum admission

Made in Horn

Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord

Visit a craftsperson in the Museum demonstrating various objects that were made of horn during the colonial period, including powder horns and everyday items like cups and combs. Free with […]

Free with Museum admission

Patriots’ Day Minuteman Encampment

Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord

“I haven’t a man who is afraid to go!” Visit the brave Acton Minutemen company in an encampment outside the Concord Museum on Patriots’ Day and see them drilling with […]

Free

An Enemy Among Us!

Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord

When you are visiting the Museum on Patriots’ Day, beware of a Redcoat from the British Army roaming the galleries looking for Provincial rebels. Talk with him about the experiences […]

Free with museum admission

Patriots’ Day Celebration in Arlington

Robbins Memorial Town Hall 730 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington

Arlington is holding a celebration on Patriots’ Day to greet National Lancers riders reenacting Paul Revere and Williams Dawes’s famous ride warning, “The Regulars are out!” While awaiting the riders, […]

Free