Robbins’ Ride Reenactment
Various LocationsJoin 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 […]
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Paul Revere’s Ride Reenactment
Hancock-Clarke House 36 Hancock Street, Lexington, MA, United StatesLexington 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 […]
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Stow Minutemen Trail March to Concord
Stow Lower Common Gardner Street, Stow, MA, United StatesWe start out at pre-dawn. The air is cool and quiet. Not for long as the sounds of the fifes and drums, the firing of the muskets awaken the townsfolk […]
Free
Patriots’ Day in Lexington
Lexington Visitors Center 1875 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, United StatesMonday, April 17th Time Event 5:30 AM “The Alarm” at the Old Belfry, Belfry Hill. Massachusetts Ave at Clarke St across from the Battle Green. 5:30 AM Reenactment of the […]
Patriots’ Day Open House
The Old Manse 269 Monument Street, Concord, MA, United StatesWitness a Revolution! Stop by the Old Manse on Monday, April 17th, 2023 as Concord celebrates Patriots’ Day and the start of the Revolutionary War. On the morning of April […]
$5
North Bridge Fight Commemoration
Minute Man National Historical Park 174 Liberty Street, Concord, MA, United StatesExperience Patriots' Day at Minute Man National Historical Park Monday, April 17, 2023 North Bridge, Concord 8:30 am Commemorate Patriot's Day with a dramatic tactical demonstration involving Colonial minute men, […]
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First Shot: The Day The Revolution Began
The Depot 13 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, United StatesTake 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 […]
$5 – $16
Patriots Day Celebration at the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum
Cyrus Dallin Art Museum 611 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA, United StatesHere ye, hear ye! Experience Paul Revere-inspired poems, Arlington’s revolutionary history, and Dallin’s 57-year monument battle – brought to life by Arlington locals! This free, family-friendly program will feature live […]
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Patriots’ Day Celebration in Medford
Medford Square Riverside Avenue, Medford, MA, United StatesThe City of Medford’s annual Patriots’ Day Celebration begins with festivities at 10 a.m. with a ceremony at the Salem Street Burying Ground between Salem Street and Riverside Avenue at […]
Free
Patriots’ Day Family Activities
Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA, United StatesCelebrate the start of the American Revolution by exploring artifacts in the Concord Museum and then visit our drop-in activities to learn about life and craft in the colonies. Free […]
Free with Museum admission
Made in Horn
Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA, United StatesVisit a craftsperson in the Museum demonstrating various objects that were made of horn during the colonial period, including powder horns and everyday items like cups and combs. Free with […]
Free with Museum admission
Patriots’ Day Minuteman Encampment
Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA, United States“I haven’t a man who is afraid to go!” Visit the brave Acton Minutemen company in an encampment outside the Concord Museum on Patriots’ Day and see them drilling with […]
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