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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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Paul Revere’s Ride Reenactment

Hancock-Clarke House 36 Hancock Street, Lexington, MA, United States

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 just before midnight. Their destination: The home of Reverend Clarke. Their mission: To warn Patriot leaders John Hancock and Samuel Adams of the impending British […]

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Stow Minutemen Trail March to Concord

Stow Lower Common Gardner Street, Stow, MA, United States

The 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 Regulars were marching on Concord. The pre-dawn Trail March muster starts at 4:15am at the Stow Lower Village Shopping Center. The music and marching begins […]

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Col. John Robinson Trail March

Westford Town Common Lincoln Street, Westford, United States

The 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 the Westford town common by 4:45AM so that we can step off shortly thereafter. Visit this page as the date approaches for possible updates. If […]

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Patriots’ Day in Lexington

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

Monday, 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 Lexington Militia near his house on the North East corner of the Battle Green, near Harrington Road. Location: Lexington Battle Green 5:15 AM Civilian Evacuation […]

Isaac Davis Trail March

Acton, MA Acton, MA, United States

Each 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 his men traveled on that fateful day, referred to by stone markers labeled “Line of March, April 19, 1775”. Click here to learn more about […]

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Patriots’ Day Dawn Tribute

Bemis Hall 15 Bedford Road, Lincoln, MA, United States

The 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 ceremony. As the Patriot roll is called, soldiers reply from the graveyard and come join the ranks. A fifer plays a lament; a soldier fires […]

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Patriots’ Day 2024: North Bridge Fight Commemoration

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

Experience 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, British regulars, and musket fire, marking the "shot heard round the world." Viewing areas are available near the Monument Street entrance of the North Bridge […]

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Concord Patriots’ Day Parade

Concord, MA Concord, MA, United States

The 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 and soldiers of April 19, 1775.  The entire event will last approximately three hours. For 2024 we are introducing a parade concept to convey the […]

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First Shot: The Day The Revolution Began

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

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 documentary “First Shot: The Day the Revolution Began”, followed by a Q&A session with reenactors. Ask them all of your questions about the Revolution, and […]

$5 – $16

Patriots Day Celebration at the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum

Cyrus Dallin Art Museum 611 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

Hear 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 the Dallin Museum’s two favorite Paul Revere-themed poems – one authored by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and the other by Cyrus Dallin himself. Learn about the […]

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Patriots’ Day Celebration in Medford

Medford Square Riverside Avenue, Medford, MA, United States

Come 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 Plaza as we pay tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives during the Revolutionary War. The ceremony will be followed by free activities in […]

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