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  • The Role of the Press in the American Revolution

    Bigelow Free Public Library 54 Walnut St, Clinton, United States

    18th century newspapers and pamphlets were essential to the dissemination of information and were instrumental in fanning the flames of discord on both sides of the revolutionary conflict. However, how […]

    Free

  • Patriot Vigil

    North Bridge (Concord) 174 Liberty Street, Concord, MA, United States

    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 […]

    Free

  • 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 […]

    Free

  • Reenactment of the Battle of Lexington

    Lexington Common 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, United States

    On the night of April 18th, 1775, over 700 British soldiers were sent from Boston to Concord to destroy a store of ammunition and other supplies for an anticipated war. […]

    Free

  • Hartwell Tavern Open House

    Hartwell Tavern 112 North Great Road, Lincoln, MA, United States

    Saturday April 18, 2026 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Explore the interior of the Hartwell Tavern. Talk with living history interpreters dressed in eighteenth century attire and learn about Massachusetts […]

    Free

  • Smith House Open House

    Captain William Smith House North Great Road, Lincoln, United States

    Saturday, April 18, 2026 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Explore the interior of the William Smith House. Talk with living history interpreters dressed in eighteenth century attire and learn about […]

    Free

  • Colonel James Barrett House Open House

    Colonel James Barrett House 448 Barrett's Mill Road, Concord, MA, United States

    Saturday, April 18, 2026 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Explore the interior of the Colonel James Barrett House. Talk with living history interpreters dressed in eighteenth century attire and learn […]

    Free

  • The King of Battle: Artillery Demonstration

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    North Bridge Visitor Center, Minute Man National Historical Park 174 Liberty Street, Concord, MA, United States

    Saturday, April 18, 2026 North Bridge Visitor Center 11:00 am & 1:00 pm (30 Minutes) Between September 1774 and April 1775, the people of Massachusetts raced British soldiers to secure […]

    Free

  • Patriots’ Day Weekend: Free Admission & Tours

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

    Celebrate Patriots’ Day weekend at the historic Jason Russell House & Museum with FREE guided tours, sponsored by Leader Bank. Visitors are invited to explore the site of the largest […]

    Free

  • Menotomy Beer Hall

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

    Celebrate Patriots’ Day weekend at an indoor beer hall featuring craft beer from Arlington Brewing Company. This family-friendly event will include live music, games, and arts and crafts for children. […]

  • “Patriots’ Day Spirit” at the Faulkner Homestead

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

    Travel back in time with the Iron Work Farm to share the experience of two generations of Col. Francis Faulkner’s family on the first day of the American Revolution, when […]

    Free

  • Lexington’s 2026 Patriots’ Day Parade

    Lexington, MA Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, United States

    In celebration of America 250, Lexington will present its Patriots’ Day Parade on Saturday, April 18, at 1:30 PM (please note the new start time). The step-off point is at […]

    Free