GREAT MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, CONCORD, MA
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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. […]
