Tavern Week
Arlington, MA Arlington, MA, United StatesTaverns 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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Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks — “How We Remember” in Acton Center
Acton Memorial Library 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United StatesJoin us as we kick off Freedom's Way National Heritage Area's 2024 Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks program with a walking tour of Acton Center sponsored by the Acton 250 […]
Free
Patriots’ Day in Lexington
Lexington Visitors Center 1875 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, United StatesSaturday, April 13th Time Event Event Details 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Liberty Ride Guided Trolley Tour:Â Visit the birthplaces of American liberty and 19th century literature! Board a classic trolley […]
Patriots’ Day 2024: Battle Road Tactical Demonstration
Minute Man National Historical Park 174 Liberty Street, Concord, MA, United StatesExperience 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 […]
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Tours of the Jason Russell House
Arlington Historical Society 7 Jason Street, Arlintgon, MA, United StatesTours 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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Menotomy Beer Hall
Arlington Town Hall 730 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United StatesTaverns 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 […]
Family Movie Night: Johnny Tremain
The Depot 13 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, United StatesGet 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 […]
$5 – $10
Patriots’ Day in Lexington
Lexington Visitors Center 1875 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, United StatesSunday, April 14th Time Event Event Details 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Liberty Ride Guided Trolley Tour:Â Visit the birthplaces of American liberty and 19th century literature! Board a classic trolley […]
Battle of Menotomy: Largest-Ever Reenactment
Arlington, MA Arlington, MA, United StatesMenotomy (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 […]
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Col. John Robinson Day at the Westford Museum
Westford Historical Society & Museum 2 Boston Road, Westford, MA, United StatesExperience 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 […]
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Patriots’ Day Spirit at the Faulkner Homestead
Faulkner Homestead 5 High Street, Acton, MA, United StatesTravel 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 […]
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Lincoln Salute
Pierce Park 17 Weston Road, Lincoln, MA, United StatesThe Lincoln Salute: Â 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 […]