BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Freedom's Way National Heritage Area - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://freedomsway.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Freedom's Way National Heritage Area REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T140000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T144500 DTSTAMP:20260331T152933Z CREATED:20260331T152933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T152933Z UID:35823-1776520800-1776523500@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Preparing for War 1775 DESCRIPTION:Saturday April 18\, 2026\nHartwell Tavern\n2:00 pm – 2:45 pm \nIn the lead up to the American Revolution\, the Massachusetts Provincial Congress called for the creation of a provincial army to oppose British Regular forces in Boston. The Provincial Congress knew that a successful army required not just men\, but an incredible amount of supplies. Join park staff and living history interpreters as they talk through the incredible efforts of the people to build a Massachusetts Army in 1775. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/preparing-for-war-1775/ LOCATION:Hartwell Tavern\, 112 North Great Road\, Lincoln\, MA\, 01742\, United States CATEGORIES:Living History,Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Battle-Road-2009137-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Minute Man National Park":MAILTO:info@friendsofminuteman.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T160000 DTSTAMP:20260331T153127Z CREATED:20260331T153127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T153127Z UID:35825-1776524400-1776528000@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Neighbors in Arms: Immersive Militia Program DESCRIPTION:Saturday April 18\, 2026\nHartwell Tavern\n3:00 pm – 4:00 pm \nJoin a Park Ranger to learn about the Massachusetts Militia of 1775 and. See if you have what it takes to be an 18th century militia soldier. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/neighbors-in-arms-immersive-militia-program/ LOCATION:Hartwell Tavern\, 112 North Great Road\, Lincoln\, MA\, 01742\, United States CATEGORIES:Living History,Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Battle-Road-2009137-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T183000 DTSTAMP:20260331T214817Z CREATED:20260331T214817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T214817Z UID:35909-1776531600-1776537000@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Robbins' Ride Reenactment DESCRIPTION:Join the Acton Minutemen as they commemorate the heroic ride of the thirteen year old son of Captain Joseph Robbins\, one of Acton’s militia leaders\, in the early morning hours of April 19th\, 1775. Click here to learn more about this story! \nCeremonies and fire musket vollies are held at each of the four stops\, and at the Faulkner Homestead in South Acton\, Faulkner himself stumbles out in his nightclothes and manages (hopefully) to fire his musket 3 times to spread the alarm to his troops\, whereupon the volley is echoed by another musket some distance away\, followed by yet another even further off\, demonstrating how the alarm was spread across town. \nPlease  join us for this annual event held on the Saturday of Patriots’ Day weekend! Here is the preliminary schedule of the stops the rider makes: \n5:00 pm at the Robbins’ Homesite – soccer fields at bottom of Concord Road \n5:20 at the Isaac Davis Homestead – 39 Hayward Road \n5:40 at the Faulkner Homestead – 5 High Street in So. Acton (corner of Rte. 27) \n5:55 at the Liberty Tree Farm – 24 Liberty Street\, also in So. Acton \nClick here to view a map of the route. \nImage courtesy of Anne Forbes\, Iron Work Farm URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/robbins-ride-reenactment-4/ LOCATION:Acton\, MA\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Living History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/iron-work-farm_robbins-ride.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260419T054500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260419T063000 DTSTAMP:20260331T213818Z CREATED:20260331T213818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T213818Z UID:35905-1776577500-1776580200@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Dawn Salute DESCRIPTION:Muster at Buttrick Hillside at 5:45 a.m. \nChurch bells at First Parish in Concord toll at 6:00 a.m. to sound the alarm. \n“Dr. Prescott” arrives at the North Bridge after riding across the fields calling out the warning to towns and villages that the Regulars were on the march and that their destination was Concord. The Concord Minute Men fire salutes and the Concord Independent Battery fire several volleys from the field at the Old Manse. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/dawn-salute-2/ LOCATION:Buttrick Hillside\, Old North Bridge Path\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States CATEGORIES:Living History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Dawn-Salute.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Concord 250th Committee":MAILTO:250celebration@concordma.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260419T063000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260419T093000 DTSTAMP:20260331T210837Z CREATED:20260331T210837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T210837Z UID:35887-1776580200-1776591000@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Isaac Davis Trail March DESCRIPTION:Each year\, on the Monday of Patriots’ Day weekend\, the Acton Minutemen recreate the famous march to Concord over the remnants of the original trail that Captain Isaac Davis and his men traveled on that fateful day\, referred to by stone markers labeled “Line of March\, April 19\, 1775”. Click here to learn more about this story. \nWe start off at the Isaac Davis homestead at 39 Hayward Rd. in Acton at 5:50am\, where we hold a short ceremony of remembrance. From there\, we head to Acton Center\, arriving about 6:20am at the monument where Isaac Davis\, Abner Hosmer\, and James Hayward are buried\, and have another short remembrance ceremony. From there we march to Concord over the original route (as closely as possible)\, arriving at the Old North Bridge about 9:00\, where we will reenact the original battle that took place there\, along with British reenactor units. \nThe public is encouraged to join us as we march the trail from Acton to Concord. It is an experience that you and your family will never forget. Join in the history\, in the fun\, and in the tradition. Make this event a regular tradition in your family and keep the “life” in living history!! \nImage courtesy of jrcovert via Wikimedia Commons \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/isaac-davis-trail-march-3/ LOCATION:Acton\, MA\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Living History,Walks & Hikes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Isaac_Davis_Trail_March_2012.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260419T083000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260419T093000 DTSTAMP:20260331T153412Z CREATED:20260331T153412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T153412Z UID:35827-1776587400-1776591000@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:North Bridge Real Time Battle Walk DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 19\, 2026\nProgram will begin at North Bridge Visitor Center\n174 Liberty Street\, Concord MA\n8:30 am- 9:30 am \nCommemorate the “Shot Heard ‘Round the World” in real time during this one hour Ranger led battle walk. Explore the story of the North Bridge and the soldiers who fought and died on this ground 251 years ago. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/north-bridge-real-time-battle-walk/ LOCATION:North Bridge Visitor Center\, Minute Man National Historical Park\, 174 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States CATEGORIES:Tours,Walks & Hikes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MIMA_walk62CB907A-90CE-350C-4A42D5E60A3C3CA5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260419T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260419T104500 DTSTAMP:20260331T154838Z CREATED:20260331T154838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T154838Z UID:35847-1776592800-1776595500@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Caught in the Storm of War: The Civilian Evacuation DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 19\, 2026\nWilliam Smith House\n10:00-10:45 am \nLearn about the experiences of non-combatants on April 19\, 1775 and the incredible stories of those who struggled to protect their families from the horrors of war. \nPhoto courtesy of Minute Man National Historical Park via TheHistoryList.com \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/caught-in-the-storm-of-war-the-civilian-evacuation-2/ LOCATION:Captain William Smith House\, North Great Road\, Lincoln\, 01773\, United States CATEGORIES:Living History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/patriots-day-2022_caught-in-the-storm-of-war.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260419T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260419T163000 DTSTAMP:20260331T153731Z CREATED:20260331T153710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T153731Z UID:35829-1776592800-1776616200@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Hartwell Tavern Open House DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 19\, 2026\n10:00 am – 4:30 pm \nExplore the interior of the Hartwell Tavern. Talk with living history interpreters dressed in eighteenth century attire and learn about the fighting that swept through these houses on April 19\, 1775. \nThis event is co-sponsored by Friends of Minute Man National Park \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/hartwell-tavern-open-house-3/ LOCATION:Hartwell Tavern\, 112 North Great Road\, Lincoln\, MA\, 01742\, United States CATEGORIES:Living History,Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Battle-Road-2009137-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260419T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260419T163000 DTSTAMP:20260331T153831Z CREATED:20260331T153831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T153831Z UID:35830-1776592800-1776616200@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Smith House Open House DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 19\, 2026\n10:00 am – 4:30 pm \nExplore the interior of the William Smith House. Talk with living history interpreters dressed in eighteenth century attire and learn about the fighting that swept through these houses on April 19\, 1775. \nThis event is co-sponsored by Friends of Minute Man National Park \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/smith-house-open-house-3/ LOCATION:Captain William Smith House\, North Great Road\, Lincoln\, 01773\, United States CATEGORIES:Living History,Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/minute-man-nhp_capt-william-smith-house-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260419T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260419T163000 DTSTAMP:20260331T154339Z CREATED:20260331T154339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T154339Z UID:35843-1776592800-1776616200@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Nathan Meriam House Open House DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 19\, 2026\nNathan Meriam House\n10:00 am to 4:30 pm \nExplore the interior of the Nathan Meriam House. Talk with living history interpreters dressed in eighteenth century attire and learn about the fighting that swept through this house on April 19\, 1775. \nThis event is co-sponsored by Friends of Minute Man National Park \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/nathan-meriam-house-open-house/ LOCATION:Nathan Meriam House\, Lexington Rd & Old Bedford Rd\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States CATEGORIES:Revolutionary Stories,Living History,Talks,Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Meriam.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260419T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260419T163000 DTSTAMP:20260331T154654Z CREATED:20260331T154654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T154654Z UID:35845-1776592800-1776616200@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:British Army Camp Followers Display Open DESCRIPTION:Sunday April 19\, 2026\nMinute Man Visitor Center\n10:00 am – 4:30 pm \nWhen British Regular Soldiers arrived in Boston during the summer of 1774\, they brought hundreds of civilians and the families of soldiers stationed in North America. Join living history volunteers as they discuss the experiences of civilians following the British Army during its campaigns in North America. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/british-army-camp-followers-display-open/ LOCATION:Minute Man Visitor Center\, 200 N Great Rd\, Lincoln\, 01773\, United States CATEGORIES:Living History,Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/mima-lincoln-ma_minute-man-visitor-center-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260419T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260419T130000 DTSTAMP:20260331T155220Z CREATED:20260331T155220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155220Z UID:35850-1776596400-1776603600@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Elm Brook Hill Immersive Battle Walk DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 19\, 2026\nHartwell Tavern\n11:00 am-1:00 pm \nJoin us for an immersive battle walk through the fighting around Elm Brook Hill on April 19\, 1775. Participate in the experience as you walk the Battle Road and learn about the recent archaeological investigations that unlocked the stories of soldiers who fought and died across this battlefield. \nThis program will cover a loop of roughly 1 mile along the Battle Road Trail. At times it will include musket firing and require visitors to move briskly. Please bring water and study walking shoes. \nPhoto courtesy of Minute Man National Historical Park via TheHistoryList.com \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/elm-brook-hill-immersive-battle-walk/ LOCATION:Hartwell Tavern\, 112 North Great Road\, Lincoln\, MA\, 01742\, United States CATEGORIES:Living History,Tours,Walks & Hikes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/patriots-day-2022_edmund-foster-bloody-angle.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260419T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260421T140000 DTSTAMP:20260331T164344Z CREATED:20260331T164344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T164344Z UID:35868-1776596400-1776780000@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Family Day DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of outdoor activities and local history on the lawn of the Jason Russell House. This family-friendly event is co-sponsored by the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum and the Old Schwamb Mill\, bringing together three of Arlington’s historical organizations for a shared community day. \nWhether you are interested in art\, local history\, or just looking for a low-key way to spend the afternoon outdoors with the family\, there will be a variety of activities to enjoy. \nThis event is free for all visitors! \nSunday\, April 19th\n11am – 2pm\n7 Jason Street\nArlington Historical Society \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/family-day/ LOCATION:Arlington Historical Society\, 7 Jason Street\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States CATEGORIES:Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20170916_112504-scaled-e1772652391239.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260419T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260419T140000 DTSTAMP:20260331T155517Z CREATED:20260331T155517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155517Z UID:35852-1776605400-1776607200@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Care of the Wounded DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 19\, 2026\nHartwell Tavern\n1:30-2:00 pm \nWhen the fighting ended on April 19\, 1775 a road of carnage stretched over 16 miles from Concord to Boston. Join park staff at the historic Hartwell Tavern in Lincoln\, MA\, to learn the harrowing stories of those who buried the dead\, cared for the wounded and faced an uncertain world in the days following. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/care-of-the-wounded/ LOCATION:Hartwell Tavern\, 112 North Great Road\, Lincoln\, MA\, 01742\, United States CATEGORIES:Living History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/mima-after-the-battle-e1743595195224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260419T143000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260419T153000 DTSTAMP:20260331T155740Z CREATED:20260331T155740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T155740Z UID:35855-1776609000-1776612600@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Parker's Revenge Immersive Battle Walk DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 19\, 2026\nMinute Man Visitor Center\n2:30-3:30 PM \nJoin us for an immersive battle walk at the site of Parker’s Revenge on April 19\, 1775. Participate in the experience as you walk the Battle Road and learn about the recent archaeological investigations that unlocked the stories of soldiers who fought and died across this battlefield. \nThis program will cover a loop of roughly 0.5 miles along the Battle Road Trail. At times it will include musket firing and require visitors to move briskly. Please bring water and sturdy walking shoes. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/parkers-revenge-immersive-battle-walk/ LOCATION:Minute Man Visitor Center\, 200 N Great Rd\, Lincoln\, 01773\, United States CATEGORIES:Living History,Walks & Hikes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/mima-parkersrevenge.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260419T160000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260419T163000 DTSTAMP:20260331T160019Z CREATED:20260331T160019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T160019Z UID:35857-1776614400-1776616200@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Royal Artillery Firing Demonstration DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 19\, 2026\nTrainor Field near Minute Man Visitor Center\n4:00 pm (30 Minutes) \nOn the afternoon of April 19\, 1775 a reinforcement column led by British Brigadier General Hugh Percy arrived in Lexington to rescue the battered British Soldiers retreating from Concord. As Militia soldiers swarmed through Lexington the boom of two 6-pounder British Artillery pieces echoed across the town and sent the militiamen scattering for cover. \nJoin Park Rangers and Volunteers as they talk through the key role British Artillery played during the afternoon of April 19\, 1775. This program will include an artillery firing demonstration from park volunteers portraying Royal Artillery. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/royal-artillery-firing-demonstration-2/ LOCATION:Trainor Field\, 200 N Great Rd\, Lincoln\, 01773\, United States CATEGORIES:Living History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/mima-royal-artillery.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260419T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260419T200000 DTSTAMP:20260331T163624Z CREATED:20260331T163624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T163624Z UID:35861-1776625200-1776628800@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Patriots' Day Candlelight Tribute at Fairview Cemetery DESCRIPTION:We warmly invite you to our Annual Patriots Day Candlelight Tribute on Sunday evening\, April 19\, at the beautiful Old Division of Fairview Cemetery as the sun sets. This special event offers a unique self-guided stroll where you can explore the service records of Westford’s Revolutionary War Patriots right from your phone or tablet. \nReflecting on the days leading up to April 19\, 1775\, the courageous men of Westford were diligently drilling and training on the Westford Common\, ready to respond at a moment’s notice. The rising tensions between American colonists and the British government were palpable\, and the residents of Westford demonstrated their steadfast commitment to supporting the colony. \nCome join us in honoring some of the brave soldiers who heeded the call and marched to Concord on that pivotal day\, all of whom are commemorated in Fairview Cemetery. \nJohn Abbot (1743-1805): 2nd Lieutenant\, Westford’s First Foot Company\nThomas Cummings (1734-1818): 1st Lieutenant\, Westford’s Minute Company\nHosea Hildreth (1744-1776): Corporal\, Westford’s Second Foot Company\nJonathan Minot (1723-1806): Captain\, Westford’s Second Foot Company \nJoin us this Patriots Day\, April 19th\, to honor the remarkable contributions of Rev. Willard Hall (1703-1779)\, a devoted Loyalist and minister of the First Parish Church of Westford\, alongside Thomas Greenough Jr. (1738-1775)\, a courageous Boston refugee. Their legacies profoundly shaped our town’s history and influenced the course of the war. \nThis Patriots’ Day\, April 19\, 2026\, take a delightful stroll through the beautifully illuminated Old Division of historic Fairview Cemetery\, and immerse yourself in the stories that continue to inspire our community today! \nWe look forward to sharing this meaningful experience with you! \nEnter and park at the cemetery via Tadmuck Rd. \nWe extend our gratitude to Rockland Trust for their generous support of the Westford Museum’s Westford Rev 250 program series\, which celebrates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. \nPhoto courtesy of the Westford Historical Society & Museum \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/patriots-day-candlelight-tribute-at-fairview-cemetery-2/ LOCATION:Fairview Cemetery\, Tadmuck Road\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States CATEGORIES:Living History,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/westlawn-Graves-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260419T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260419T203000 DTSTAMP:20260331T205201Z CREATED:20260331T205201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T205201Z UID:35874-1776625200-1776630600@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Lincoln Alarm & Muster DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 19\, 2026\nLincoln Public Library Lawn\n7:00 PM \nStand on the edges of time and watch a moving reenactment of the alarm and muster that took place in Lincoln 251 years ago. \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening as we reenact the alarm and muster—the moment when Lincoln’s residents heard the call to arms and rushed to assemble. Feel the urgency of the moment as Minute Men gather\, quickly donning their gear and preparing for the battle they know may soon come. The sound of drums and fife will echo through Lincoln’s historic town center as they answer the call for liberty. \nAfter the reenactment\, follow the fife players to Pierce Park\, where you can enjoy music\, mingle with fellow attendees\, and participate in an informal Q & A with the Lincoln Minute Men about the history and significance of this pivotal moment in Lincoln’s past. This is a chance to connect with those who are passionate about preserving this story and learn more about the courage that defined these patriots. \nIt’s a time to reflect\, to imagine\, and to honor the men and women who stood ready to defend freedom at a moment’s notice. Come experience the spirit of the past\, and see history come alive as we commemorate this important anniversary. \nPresented by the Lincoln Minutemen \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/lincoln-alarm-muster-3/ LOCATION:Lincoln Public Library\, 3 Bedford Road\, Lincoln\, 01773\, United States CATEGORIES:Living History,Walks & Hikes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/lincoln_AlarmandMustermusketfiringcopy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260420T064500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260420T080000 DTSTAMP:20260331T205528Z CREATED:20260331T205528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T205528Z UID:35883-1776667500-1776672000@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Dawn Tribute & March to Concord DESCRIPTION:Monday\, April 20\, 2026\n6:45 AM Tribute\n7:00 AM March to Concord \nStarts next to Bemis Hall\n15 Bedford Road\, Lincoln\, MA \nStart your day with a solemn tribute at dawn at the Bemis Burying Ground\, where we honor the fallen patriots who gave everything for liberty. \nAt 7:00 AM\, this moving ceremony will lead into a reenactment of the march from Lincoln to Concord\, following the same path taken by Lincoln’s patriots during the early hours of the American Revolution. \nJoin reenactors as they march to the stirring sounds of fife and drum\, musket fire ringing through the air\, retracing the steps from Lincoln’s Old Town Center\, down Sandy Pond Road with a stop at Dakins Field for a tribute\, and continuing into Concord Center. \nIt’s a chance to experience history firsthand and feel the courage and resolve of those who marched to secure freedom. \nCo-sponsored by the Lincoln Historical Society and Lincoln Minute Men\, this event commemorates the courage of those who fought for freedom. \nImage courtesy of Andrew Sylvia/Wicked Local\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/dawn-tribute-march-to-concord-2/ LOCATION:Bemis Hall\, 15 Bedford Road\, Lincoln\, MA\, 01773\, United States CATEGORIES:Living History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ghows-WL-f35a532d-1e11-4b7d-902f-5308326aaa4a-c0744409.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260420T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260420T120000 DTSTAMP:20260331T214315Z CREATED:20260331T214315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T214315Z UID:35907-1776675600-1776686400@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Concord Patriots' Day Parade DESCRIPTION:Click here to learn more. \nImage courtesy of Ann Ringwood/Wicked Local \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/concord-patriots-day-parade-3/ LOCATION:Concord\, MA\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States CATEGORIES:Festivals,Walks & Hikes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Screenshot-2024-04-02-at-11.32.08 AM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Town of Concord 250th Committee":MAILTO:250celebration@concordma.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260420T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260420T120000 DTSTAMP:20260331T215453Z CREATED:20260331T215453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T215453Z UID:35913-1776679200-1776686400@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Patriots' Day Celebration at the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum DESCRIPTION: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! \nThis free\, family-friendly program will feature live readings of the Dallin Museum’s two favorite Paul Revere themed poems – one by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and the other by Cyrus Dallin himself. Learn about the Battle of Menotomy and imagine what it was like on that tumultuous day in 1775. Hear the fascinating story of Dallin’s battle to complete his famous monument to Paul Revere in Boston’s North End. Experience a beautiful small-scale cast of the statue in the east garden\, and venture into the Museum to view a rare prototype. \nThis event takes place in Whittemore Park in front of the Dallin Museum. Bring a chair and/or blanket. Following the program\, head to Town Hall where Paul Revere and William Dawes arrive at noon! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/patriots-day-celebration-at-the-cyrus-dallin-art-museum-4/ LOCATION:Cyrus Dallin Art Museum\, 611 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02474\, United States CATEGORIES:Living History,Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Patriotic-Revere.png ORGANIZER;CN="Cyrus Dallin Art Museum":MAILTO:info@dallin.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260420T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260420T160000 DTSTAMP:20260331T211637Z CREATED:20260331T211637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T211637Z UID:35891-1776679200-1776700800@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Revolutionary Scavenger Hunt DESCRIPTION: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 Lexington Green. Fun and an official completion certificate for all ages! ​Start and end at the Depot Building in Lexington Center. \nChildren under 12 must be accompanied by an adult (the hunt is self guided) \nFree! \nPhoto courtesy of the Lexington Historical Society \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/revolutionary-scavenger-hunt-4/ LOCATION:Lexington Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lexington-Scavenger-hunt.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260420T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260420T160000 DTSTAMP:20260331T215118Z CREATED:20260331T215118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T215118Z UID:35911-1776679200-1776700800@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Patriots’ Day at the Concord Museum DESCRIPTION:Visit the Concord Museum on the anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord. Museum admission will be free and the grounds of the Museum will be buzzing with a minutemen encampment with the Billerica Colonial Minutemen and Acton Minutemen and family activities. \nFree Museum admission is supported by Highland Street Foundation\, and family activities are supported by the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati. \nPhoto courtesy of the Concord Museum \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/patriots-day-at-the-concord-museum-3/ LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Living History,Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Patriots-Day-1034-x-550.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260420T101500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260420T111500 DTSTAMP:20260401T181209Z CREATED:20260401T181209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T181209Z UID:35964-1776680100-1776683700@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Sarah Bradlee Fulton Statue Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Join us on Patriots Day for the unveiling of the new statue of Sarah Bradlee Fulton\, Medford’s own heroic patriot of the American Revolution! \nMonday\, April 20\, 2026 at 10:15 AM\nOn the grounds of Medford City Hall \nMore information at LookingBackAtMedfordHistory.com URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/sarah-bradlee-fulton-statue-ceremony/ LOCATION:Medford City Hall\, 85 George P Hassett Drive\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States CATEGORIES:Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/event4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260420T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260420T150000 DTSTAMP:20260331T212246Z CREATED:20260331T212246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T212246Z UID:35896-1776682800-1776697200@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Patriots' Day Living History at Buckman Tavern DESCRIPTION:The Battle of Lexington reverberated far beyond the small town common that started a war. Ordinary citizens were swept up in a new revolution\, navigating its politics and picking up the pieces left behind. Stop by Buckman Tavern to hear some of these perspectives. Chat with seasoned historical reenactors to dive deep into the history of the ordinary folk of 1775. \nFREE! \nIn the event of rain\, displays will move inside the tavern and be included with standard museum admission. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/patriots-day-living-history-at-buckman-tavern/ LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford Street\, Lexington\, 02420 CATEGORIES:Tours,Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/lexington-ma_buckman-tavern.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260422T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260422T123000 DTSTAMP:20260401T181551Z CREATED:20260401T181551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T181551Z UID:35972-1776852000-1776861000@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Celebration of Earth Day DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 22\, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm \nNobscot Scout Reservation\, Sudbury \nCome celebrate Earth Day with Boot Boutwell at Nobscot Scout Reservation in Sudbury. We’ll begin with a brief overview of the history of Earth Day and a little poetry. Then we’ll head out into the sanctuary to look for early blooming wildflowers and other cool plants. As usual\, the walk will focus on plant ID and natural history about the plants we see. \nClick here to register. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/celebration-of-earth-day/ LOCATION:Nobscot Scout Reservation\, 1 Nobscot Road\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States CATEGORIES:Talks,Walks & Hikes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/event3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sudbury Valley Trustees":MAILTO:svt@svtweb.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260422T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260422T193000 DTSTAMP:20260227T195909Z CREATED:20260227T195909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T195909Z UID:34845-1776882600-1776886200@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:All about Tea during Early America DESCRIPTION:How a tiny dry leaf from the other side of the globe worked its way into the cultural identity of a young nation. \nJoin living history interpreter Audrey Stuck-Girard as she prepares a few cups of 18th-century tea with antique teaware and discusses the ways the beverage impacted cultural traditions\, global trade\, and revolutionary politics in 1700s America. \nAudrey Stuck-Girard is an actor\, costumer\, and living history interpreter who has been portraying Abigail Adams and other historical figures from Revolutionary America for over a decade. A true millennial\, she works a full-time job while fostering several “side-hustles” through her one-woman business\, Cuffed & Coiffed. Audrey collaborates with educators\, historical societies\, and venues of all sizes to create and perform programs on early American history. Additionally\, she has developed some renown as the person to go to for an 18th-century man’s wig. She lives in Boston with her partner and child. \nPart of Bigelow Free Public Library’s Revolution 250 Series\, supported\, in part\, through the Freedom’s Way NHA Partnership Grant Program URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/all-about-tea-during-early-america/ LOCATION:Bigelow Free Public Library\, 54 Walnut St\, Clinton\, 01510\, United States CATEGORIES:Revolutionary Stories,Living History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/tea-in-revolutionary-america_1452_lg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260423T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260423T110000 DTSTAMP:20260401T182208Z CREATED:20260401T182208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T182208Z UID:35974-1776940200-1776942000@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Storytime & Activity DESCRIPTION: URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/earth-day-storytime-activity/ LOCATION:Bolton Public Library\, 738 Main Street\, Bolton\, MA\, 01740\, United States CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/event1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T220000 DTSTAMP:20260325T202742Z CREATED:20260325T202742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T202742Z UID:35638-1777059000-1777068000@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:HAIRSPRAY at The Umbrella Arts Center DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents HAIRSPRAY\, directed and choreographed by Najee Brown. With big hair\, big laughs\, and even bigger heart\, this joyous\, high-energy musical proves that when we dance together\, anything is possible. \nPreviews: Friday\, April 24 & Saturday\, April 25\, 2026. Playing: Sunday\, April 26\, 2026 through Sunday\, May 17\, 2026 in Theater 144 at 40 Stow Street | Concord\, MA \nHairspray\, the Tony award winner based on the John Waters film\, is a 1960s musical piled bouffant-high with revolutionary joy. Tracy Turnblad’s dream to dance on the Corny Collins Show has come true\, but this determined teen won’t just do the twist and the mashed potato: she’ll use her star power to integrate Baltimore’s TV network to a swingin’ soundtrack! The Color Purple choreographer Najee Brown makes his Umbrella directing debut with this big-hearted celebration of what happens when everyone gets a chance to dance. \nShows run Sunday at 3:00 PM\, Thursday & Friday at 7:30 PM\, and Saturday at 8:00 PM (with an exception for a 6:30 PM performance Sunday\, May 3). \nSpecial KidCare Shows on May 3 and May 17 will allow parents an opportunity to attend a matinee performance while their child(ren) ages 5-12 engage in art activities inspired by the show in one of The Umbrella’s classrooms with an experienced teacher. \nDinner & A Show packages are available for all Thursday night performances.  \nBook by Mark O’Donnell & Thomas Meehan. Music by Marc Shaiman. Lyrics by Scott Wittman & Marc Shaiman. Based on the New Line Cinema film\, written and directed by John Waters.  \nHAIRSPRAY is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIshows.org. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/hairspray-at-the-umbrella-arts-center/2026-04-24/ LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States CATEGORIES:Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/HAIRSPRAY-The-Umbrella-Arts-Center-1080-x-1080.png ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T150211Z CREATED:20260410T150211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T150211Z UID:36561-1777122000-1777129200@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:South Acton Walking Tour with Amy Cole DESCRIPTION:The walk is free\, but you must register as the walk is limited to 25 people. \nRegistration: https:// //tinyurl.com/Apr25-Acton250 \nYou will receive details on parking\, and where to meet closer to April 25th. \nProfessional tour leader Amy Cole grew up near Acton Center and has a wide ranging-interest in Acton’s unique history. Exploring South Acton’s historic Mill Corner provides insight into the area’s earliest colonial settlement and its transformation into a center of industry and commerce. Topics include: the use of natural resources\, the importance of Colonel Francis Faulkner and Acton’s West Militia Company\, the impact of the railroad\, nearby historic buildings\, including those owned by the Iron Work Farm\, Native American history and more. \nPlease see https://www.actonma.gov/250 for more programming information and don’t forget our Acton250 store at https://tinyurl.com/ACTON250STORE URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/south-acton-walking-tour-with-amy-cole/ LOCATION:Faulkner Homestead\, 5 High Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States CATEGORIES:Revolutionary Stories,Tours,Walks & Hikes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Acton-250-Logo-2c-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR