Tavern Week
Arlington, MA ArlingtonTaverns were gathering places for locals and lodgers in colonial times. People could eat, drink, and be entertained. Taverns played an important role in Menotomy (now Arlington) in 1775. The […]
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i3C | REIMAGINING OUR WORLD
LexArt 130 Waltham Street, LexingtonMar 23 - Apr 21, 2024 11am-5pm Tue-Sun Opening Reception: Sun, Mar 24, 2024; 2 - 4 pm Curatorial Statement:Â The environmental crisis is multifactorial:Â consumerism, pollution, extreme weather, loss of […]
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Lexington Alarm Letter – Annual Viewing
Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library 33 Marrett Road, LexingtonEach year at the time of the Massachusetts Patriots’ Day holiday, the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library is proud to display the Lexington Alarm letter—one of the documents used […]
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Family Movie Night: Johnny Tremain
The Depot 13 Depot Square, LexingtonGet in the Patriots’ Day spirit with a family film! Esther Forbes’s classic book Johnny Tremain has introduced generations of children to the exciting story of the American Revolution. Disney’s […]
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Patriots’ Day in Lexington
Lexington Visitors Center 1875 Massachusetts Avenue, LexingtonSunday, April 14th Time Event Event Details 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Liberty Ride Guided Trolley Tour:Â Visit the birthplaces of American liberty and 19th century literature! Board a classic trolley […]
Battle of Menotomy: Largest-Ever Reenactment
Arlington, MA ArlingtonMenotomy (now Arlington) was the site of the bloodiest battle of April 19, 1775. A larger-than-ever reenactment of the battle between British Regulars and colonial militia will be staged at […]
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Col. John Robinson Day at the Westford Museum
Westford Historical Society & Museum 2 Boston Road, WestfordExperience the aspects of everyday life in Colonial Westford through Woodworking, spinning, chocolate and more! Westford 250-In 2025 the nation will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the start of the […]
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Patriots’ Day Spirit at the Faulkner Homestead
Faulkner Homestead 5 High Street, ActonTravel back in time from 1 to 3:30 p.m. to learn why we celebrate Patriots’ Day in Acton as the start of both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. What better […]
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Lincoln Salute
Pierce Park 17 Weston Road, LincolnThe Lincoln Salute: Â The Lincoln Minute Men host this event, featuring some of the finest fife & drum groups from near and far in Pierce Park. Bring a blanket and […]
Time to Celebrate Ellen!
Concord Armory 91 Everett Street, ConcordEllen Garrison Day in Concord! Come join us and celebrate and afternoon of words, music, art and song as we Stand up for Ellen on the anniversary of her birth […]
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Robbins’ Ride Reenactment
Acton, MA ActonJoin the Acton Minutemen as they commemorate the heroic ride of the thirteen year old son of Captain Joseph Robbins, one of Acton’s militia leaders, in the early morning hours […]
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Lincoln Alarm & Muster
Pierce House 17 Weston Road, LincolnThe Lincoln Minute Men re-enact the scene on the town common in the early hours of April 19, 1775, as minute men and their families responded to the alarm that […]
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Paul Revere’s Ride Reenactment
Hancock-Clarke House 36 Hancock Street, LexingtonLexington 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 […]
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