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Patriots’ Day 2024: North Bridge Fight Commemoration

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

Experience Patriots' Day at Minute Man National Historical Park Monday, April 15, 2024 North Bridge, Concord 8:30 am Commemorate Patriot's Day with a dramatic tactical demonstration involving Colonial minute men, British regulars, and musket fire, marking the "shot heard round the world." Viewing areas are available near the Monument Street entrance of the North Bridge […]

Free

Concord Patriots’ Day Parade

Concord, MA Concord, MA, United States

The parade route will cover a distance of 3.5 miles and follow a route through Concord Center, proceeding to the Old North Bridge for a brief ceremony commemorating the events and soldiers of April 19, 1775.  The entire event will last approximately three hours. For 2024 we are introducing a parade concept to convey the […]

Free

First Shot: The Day The Revolution Began

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

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 […]

$5 – $16

Patriots Day Celebration at the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum

Cyrus Dallin Art Museum 611 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United States

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 […]

Free

Patriots’ Day Celebration in Medford

Medford Square Riverside Avenue, Medford, MA, United States

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 […]

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Patriots’ Day at the Concord Museum

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

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. […]

Free

Paul Revere & William Dawes Ride in Arlington (Menotomy)

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

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 […]

Free

Patriots’ Day at the Isaac Hall House

Isaac Hall House 43 High Street, Medford, United States

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

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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 […]

Free

Patriots’ Day 2024: Battle Road Anniversary Hike

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

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 […]

Free

Revolutionary Scavenger Hunt

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

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 […]

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Patriots’ Day 2024: Patriot Vigil

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

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 […]

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