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Patriots’ Day at the Concord Museum

Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA, United States

Enjoy 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 Church to signal Paul Revere on his midnight ride. During your visit, participate in drop-in activities to learn about life and craft in the colonies. […]

Free

Paul Revere & William Dawes Ride in Arlington (Menotomy)

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

Arlington 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 our annual tradition as we greet National Lancers riders reenacting the rides of Paul Revere and William Dawes. While awaiting the riders, you are invited […]

Free

Patriots’ Day at the Isaac Hall House

Isaac Hall House 43 High Street, Medford, United States

Arrival 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 Looking Back at Medford History Inc. and The Islamic Cultural Center of Medford Image courtesy of David Sokol/Wicked Local

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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

Patriots’ Day 2024: Battle Road Anniversary Hike

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

Monday, 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 of the ill-fated British column during the Concord expedition. This experiential program will bring the stories of the battle road to life through guided interpretation […]

Free

Revolutionary Scavenger Hunt

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

Where is the Parker boulder? Is there a weathervane on the Belfry? What happened at the Harrington House? No matter how long you've lived in Lexington, there is still plenty for your kids to discover! Have them test their clue-solving and observation skills with a Revolutionary-themed scavenger hunt that takes them to sites around the […]

Free

Patriots’ Day 2024: Patriot Vigil

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

Experience Patriots' Day at Minute Man National Historical Park Thursday, April 18, 2024 North Bridge, Concord Ceremony 7:45 pm - 8:30 pm Luminaria 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm As darkness descends upon the North Bridge battlefield we invite you to come and reflect on the events of April 19, 1775 and the meaning of liberty. The […]

Free

Colonial Fun and Games (Kindergarten – Grade 2)

Munroe Tavern 1332 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, United States

Families of the past worked hard, but they did find some time to play! Caregivers and their little ones will get hands-on as they explore colonial toys and games. We’ll even be making a couple of simple toys to take home! $10 members, $15 nonmembers, adult caregivers FREE

$10 – $15

Patriots’ Day 2024: Hartwell Tavern Open House

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

April 19, 2024 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Hartwell Tavern is a restored 18th century home located along the Battle Road in Minute Man National Historical Park. On the 249th Anniversary of the battle you will have an opportunity to explore the interior of Hartwell Tavern and talk with interpreters dressed in eighteenth century attire. […]

Free

Colonial Fun and Games (Grades 3-5)

Munroe Tavern 1332 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, United States

Families of the past worked hard, but they did find some time to play! Taverns in particular were a place where people of all ages could play. Explore the world of simple handmade toys along with authentic historical board games to find out how families entertained themselves in the past. We’ll also be making a […]

$10 – $15

Patriots’ Day Candlelight Tribute at Fairview Cemetery

Fairview Cemetery Tadmuck Road, Westford, MA, United States

In this unique self-guided stroll, you can access the service records of Westford’s Revolutionary War Patriots on your phone or tablet. There will be interpreters to answer your questions stationed throughout the beautifully illuminated cemetery. One of the most distinguished citizens buried here is Capt. Joseph Reed. Capt. Read became a prominent man in Westford, […]

Free

Littleton Patriot’s Day Celebration

Liberty Square Liberty Square, Littleton, MA, United States

The Littleton Historical Commission invites you to the celebration of Patriot’s Day on April 19 at 7 p.m. at Liberty Square. Rain or shine. The Boxborough Minutemen will join us if they are victorious in their early morning battle with the British in Concord. They can tell us personally about the heated bloody battle and […]

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