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Patriots’ Day 2024: Battle Road Tactical Demonstration

Minute Man National Historical Park 174 Liberty Street, Concord, MA, United States

Experience Patriots' Day at Minute Man National Historical Park Saturday, April 13, 2024 * Events happening across Minute Man NHP This is the signature living history event at Minute Man National Historical Park, featuring hundreds of volunteer reenactors. Throughout the day learn about the events of April 19, 1775 from many points of view. Enjoy […]

Free
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Tours of the Jason Russell House

Arlington Historical Society 7 Jason Street, Arlintgon, MA, United States

Tours 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 about its role in the momentous events of April 19, 1775, when the retreating British Regulars clashed with local Minuteman in the Battle of Menotomy […]

Free

Menotomy Beer Hall

Arlington Town Hall 730 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

Taverns and inns played a critical role in colonial life. Just down the street, the Black Horse Tavern was the location where The Committee of Safety, a colonial organization that resisted British rule, met on April 18th, 1775, the day before the British Regulars pillaged and set fire to many buildings in Menotomy (present-day Arlington) […]

Family Movie Night: Johnny Tremain

The Depot 13 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, United States

Get 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 1957 adaptation follows the adventures of young patriot Johnny Tremain of Boston as he navigates the coming revolution, joins the Sons of Liberty, and takes […]

$5 – $10

Patriots’ Day in Lexington

Lexington Visitors Center 1875 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, United States

Sunday, April 14th Time Event Event Details 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Liberty Ride Guided Trolley Tour: Visit the birthplaces of American liberty and 19th century literature! Board a classic trolley to ride along the historic Battle Road while your costumed guide recounts the exciting events of April 19, 1775, immersing you in the life of […]

Battle of Menotomy: Largest-Ever Reenactment

Arlington, MA Arlington, MA, United States

Menotomy (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 2 PM on Sunday, April 14, 2024 on Massachusetts Avenue starting at Grove Street and ending at Medford Street. View the reenactment route, best viewing […]

Free

Col. John Robinson Day at the Westford Museum

Westford Historical Society & Museum 2 Boston Road, Westford, MA, United States

Experience 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 Revolutionary War. Join the Westford Museum and Historical Society as we explore Westford’s history in the American Revolution and related stories……..     Photo courtesy […]

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Patriots’ Day Spirit at the Faulkner Homestead

Faulkner Homestead 5 High Street, Acton, MA, United States

Travel 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 place to do it than at the home of Col. Francis Faulkner, Middlesex Regiment commander in 1775, and Col. Winthrop E. Faulkner, Acton’s leader on […]

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Lincoln Salute

Pierce Park 17 Weston Road, Lincoln, MA, United States

The Lincoln Salute:  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 a picnic lunch.  This event takes place, rain or shine.  If it rains, the location changes to the Brooks School Auditorium, Lincoln, Ma.  Event is […]

Time to Celebrate Ellen!

Concord Armory 91 Everett Street, Concord, MA, United States

Ellen 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 at the Concord Armory! Honoring the 201st birthday of Concord’s native daughter Ellen Garrison, educator and activist. Featuring a behind-the-scenes peek at the new Half […]

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Robbins’ Ride Reenactment

Acton, MA Acton, MA, United States

Join 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 of April 19th, 1775. Click here to learn more about this story! Ceremonies and fire musket vollies are held at each of the four stops, […]

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Lincoln Alarm & Muster

Pierce House 17 Weston Road, Lincoln, United States

The 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 British soldiers were advancing from Boston. The news is brought on horseback by Captain William Smith, the alarm is sounded by the town bell and […]

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