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: The environmental crisis is multifactorial: 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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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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Stow Minutemen Trail March to Concord
Stow Lower Common Gardner Street, StowThe Stow Minuteman Company will once again march along the 9.5 mile route taken by the Stow colonial militia in April of 1775 upon hearing the news that the British […]
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Col. John Robinson Trail March
Westford Town Common Lincoln Street, WestfordThe Westford Colonial Minutemen invite everyone to make the march with us this coming Patriots' Day (Monday, April 15th) to help commemorate the march of 1775. We will meet at […]
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Patriots’ Day in Lexington
Lexington Visitors Center 1875 Massachusetts Avenue, LexingtonMonday, April 15th Time Event Event Details 5:05 AM Captain Parker orders Lt. Tidd to drill some of the company: According to historical records, Lieutenant William Tidd typically drilled the […]
Isaac Davis Trail March
Acton, MA ActonEach year, on the Monday of Patriots’ Day weekend, the Acton Minutemen recreate the famous march to Concord over the remnants of the original trail that Captain Isaac Davis and […]
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Patriots’ Day Dawn Tribute
Bemis Hall 15 Bedford Road, LincolnThe Dawn Tribute is a moving and public ceremony designed more recently to commemorate the Revolutionary Patriots buried next to Bemis Hall. The Dawn Tribute is a brief but dramatic […]
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Patriots’ Day 2024: North Bridge Fight Commemoration
Minute Man National Historical Park 174 Liberty Street, ConcordExperience Patriots' Day at Minute Man National Historical Park Monday, April 15, 2024 North Bridge, Concord 8:30 am Commemorate Patriot's Day with a dramatic tactical demonstration involving Colonial minute men, […]
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Concord Patriots’ Day Parade
Concord, MA ConcordThe parade route will cover a distance of 3.5 miles and follow a route through Concord Center, proceeding to the Old North Bridge for a brief ceremony commemorating the events […]
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First Shot: The Day The Revolution Began
The Depot 13 Depot Square, LexingtonTake 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 […]
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Patriots Day Celebration at the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum
Cyrus Dallin Art Museum 611 Massachusetts Avenue, ArlingtonHear 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 […]
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Patriots’ Day Celebration in Medford
Medford Square Riverside Avenue, MedfordCome to Medford Square on Patriots’ Day to meet Paul Revere and learn about his famous ride through Medford. Events begin at the Medford Square Burying Ground next to Riverside […]
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Patriots’ Day at the Concord Museum
Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike, ConcordEnjoy free admission to the Museum and visit the immersive April 19, 1775 gallery to see the “One if by land, two if by sea” lantern hung in the North […]
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Paul Revere & William Dawes Ride in Arlington (Menotomy)
Arlington Town Hall 730 Massachusetts Avenue, ArlingtonArlington Town Hall 11:00 am – Family-friendly activities & light refreshments 12:00 pm approx. – Arrival of Revere & Dawes The Regulars are out! Join the “Menotomy Welcoming Committee” in […]
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Patriots’ Day at the Isaac Hall House
Isaac Hall House 43 High Street, MedfordArrival of Paul Revere on Horseback, Free Chocolate and Donuts compliments of Dunkin', Colonial Costuming for Children, Dramatic Reading of Longfellow's poem, "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere." Sponsored by […]
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Tours of the Jason Russell House
Arlington Historical Society 7 Jason Street, ArlintgonTours include information about Jason Russell and his family, who continued to live in the house he built until the 1890s. Learn about the history of the house and hear […]
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Patriots’ Day 2024: Battle Road Anniversary Hike
Minute Man National Historical Park 174 Liberty Street, ConcordMonday, April 15, 2024 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm Join National Park Rangers for an immersive 4-mile guided Battle Road trail hike to Fiske Hill and follow in the footsteps […]
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