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Liberty Pole Capping & Raising Reenactment

Bedford Town Common 75 Great Road, Bedford, MA, United States

The Liberty Pole Capping and Raising is a reenactment of a practice in Colonial America signifying dissatisfaction with varied rulings and conduct of the English government of that date. It is meant to be commemorative of the spirit of liberty exemplified by Bedfordians and other colonials in the early phases of the War for Independence. […]

Free

Paul Revere Capture Ceremony

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

Patriots' Day 2022 at Minute Man National Historical Park The Lincoln Minute Men, joined by other reenactment units, observe the historic capture of Paul Revere with fife and drum music, a theatrical performance and a musket fire salute. Note that this event will take place at the Paul Revere Capture Site within Minute Man National […]

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Boxborough Museum Open House

Boxborough Museum 575 Middle Road, Boxborough, MA, United States

Visit the Boxborough Museum and see Boxborough’s historic treasures, including the 1850s scale, which is sensitive enough to weigh a penny and strong enough to calibrate a 50 pound weight, the “new” hearse built in 1881, and the “old” hearse (come and see how old is old). Admission is free and all are welcome! If […]

Free

Patriots’ Day Town Night and History 1776: A Conversation with Jane Kamensky

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

Ring in Patriots’ Day with a festive evening at the Concord Museum! Towns across Massachusetts mustered at the North Bridge on April 19, 1775, and we are inviting you back to Concord for a free visit to the Museum and Revolutionary-themed programming. All programs are free and open to the public. Seating is limited for […]

Free

A Reading and Conversation with Billy Collins

Virtual

“Funny but serious, accessible but rich in meaning, consistently surprising – the world looks slightly different after reading a Billy Collins poem. He’s an American treasure” writes Nick Laird.  In this virtual event, Mr. Collins will read some of his poems followed by a conversation about his life’s work. Advanced registration is required.  This program […]

$5

Head Over Heels

The Umbrella Arts Center 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, United States

April 15 - May 8, 2022 Adapted by James Magruder Concept and Original Book by James Whitty Music by The Go-Go's Directed by Brian Boruta PURCHASE TICKETS HERE! Head Over Heels is the bold new musical comedy from the visionaries that rocked Broadway with Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Avenue Q and Spring Awakening. This […]

Explore the Elm Brook Hill (Bloody Angle) Battle Site with Edmund Foster

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

Patriots' Day 2022 at Minute Man National Historical Park Edmund Foster, a militiaman from Reading, Massachusetts (portrayed by park volunteer, Ed Hurley), will lead a tour to the Elm Brook Hill (Bloody Angle) Battle Site where he fought on April 19, 1775. He will be joined by Lincoln, Massachusetts historian and author Don Hafner. Note […]

Free

Caught in the Storm of War: The Civilian Experience of April 19, 1775

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

Patriots' Day 2022 at Minute Man National Historical Park If you had to leave your home in a hurry, uncertain of your return, what would you take with you? Learn about the local civilians on April 19, 1775 who struggled to save their families and belongings from the path of war. Meet living history volunteers […]

Free

Parker’s Revenge Tactical Demonstration

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

Patriots' Day 2022 at Minute Man National Historical Park Watch hundreds of British and Colonial reenactors who will engage in a battle demonstration showing the running fight that took place along this deadly stretch of road on the border of Lincoln and Lexington. After the demonstration you will have the opportunity to get up close […]

Free

Consequences of Genocide Denial: The Armenian Genocide

Fort Devens Museum 94 Jackson Road, 3rd Floor, Devens, MA, United States

On April 16 at 1:00 PM, Ara A. Jeknavorian, Ph.D., of the Merrimack Valley Armenian Genocide Education Committee, will present “Consequences of Genocide Denial” at the Fort Devens Museum. At the risk of infuriating Turkey, President Biden formally announced in 2021 that the United States regards the killing of 1.5 million Armenians by Turks more […]

Free

Parlor Concert at Faulkner Homestead

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

Iron Work Farm in Acton is pleased to present Soprano Gretchen Harbourt in a program of music of the 18th century. Gretchen has a diverse background in vocal entertainment, including compositions from the baroque and classical periods. The concert at Faulkner Homestead will welcome an in-person audience (Limit 16—libations and hors d’oeuvres included), as well […]

Free

The Search of the Barrett Farm

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

Patriots' Day 2022 at Minute Man National Historical Park Visit the home of Colonel James Barrett and talk with costumed park rangers and volunteers about colonial military preparations. Around 3:30 p.m. British soldiers will arrive and conduct a search of the property, looking for supplies. Note that this event will take place at the Colonel […]

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