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Patriots’ Day 2024: Meriam’s Corner Exercise

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

Experience Patriots' Day at Minute Man National Historical Park Saturday, April 6, 2024 Meriam's Corner 1:00 - 2:00 pm The Town of Concord, joined by local fife and drum ensembles, minute men and the Concord Independent Battery commemorate the fighting that occurred at Meriam's Corner in Concord on April 19, 1775 that marked the start […]

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Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks — “How We Remember” in Acton Center

Acton Memorial Library 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

Join 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 Committee! SPACE IS LIMITED TO 20 FOR EACH WALK; REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Click here to register for the April 6th walk. Click here to register for […]

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Paul Revere Capture Ceremony

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

Experience Patriots' Day at Minute Man National Historical Park Saturday, April 6, 2024 Paul Revere Capture Site 2:00-4:00 pm The Lincoln Minute Men present dramatic narrative in which Paul Revere and the other historic participants in the capture (played by LMM members) dispute with Henry Wadsworth Longfellow about the accuracy of Longfellow’s poetic version of […]

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CANCELED – Patriots’ Day 2024: The Search of the Barrett Farm

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

THIS EVENT IS CANCELED DUE TO FLOODING AND A LACK OF AVAILABLE PARKING Experience Patriots' Day at Minute Man National Historical Park Sunday, April 7, 2024 Colonel James Barrett House 1:30 - 4:30 pm On April 19th, 1775 a contingent of about 120, British Soldiers marched over the North Bridge to Barrett’s farm in search […]

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Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks — “How We Remember” in Acton Center

Acton Memorial Library 486 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

Join 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 Committee! SPACE IS LIMITED TO 20 FOR EACH WALK; REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Click here to register for the April 6th walk. Click here to register for […]

Free

Patriots’ Day in Lexington

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

Saturday, April 13th Time Event Event Details 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Liberty Ride Guided Trolley Tour: Visit the birthplaces of American liberty and 19th century literature! Board a classic trolley to ride along the historic Battle Road while your costumed guide recounts the exciting events of April 19, 1775, immersing you in the life of […]

Patriots’ Day 2024: Battle Road Tactical Demonstration

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

Experience 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 National Historical Park, featuring hundreds of volunteer reenactors. Throughout the day learn about the events of April 19, 1775 from many points of view. Enjoy […]

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Tours of the Jason Russell House

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

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 […]

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Menotomy Beer Hall

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

Taverns 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 resisted British rule, met on April 18th, 1775, the day before the British Regulars pillaged and set fire to many buildings in Menotomy (present-day Arlington) […]

Family Movie Night: Johnny Tremain

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

Get 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 1957 adaptation follows the adventures of young patriot Johnny Tremain of Boston as he navigates the coming revolution, joins the Sons of Liberty, and takes […]

$5 – $10

Patriots’ Day in Lexington

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

Sunday, April 14th Time Event Event Details 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Liberty Ride Guided Trolley Tour: Visit the birthplaces of American liberty and 19th century literature! Board a classic trolley to ride along the historic Battle Road while your costumed guide recounts the exciting events of April 19, 1775, immersing you in the life of […]

Battle of Menotomy: Largest-Ever Reenactment

Arlington, MA Arlington, MA, United States

Menotomy (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 2 PM on Sunday, April 14, 2024 on Massachusetts Avenue starting at Grove Street and ending at Medford Street. View the reenactment route, best viewing […]

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