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Patriots’ Day Spirit 2023

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

A Living History of the Colonial and Civil War eras On Sunday, April 16, the Iron Work Farm will explore the full meaning of Patriots’ Day, which was established to […]

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The Search of the Barrett Farm

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

Experience Patriots' Day at Minute Man National Historical Park Sunday, April 16, 2023 Colonel James Barrett House 1:30 - 4:30 pm Visit the home of Colonel James Barrett and talk […]

Free
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Middleton Heights (World Premiere)

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

The Umbrella Stage Company is thrilled to commission its first full-length play, created by local playwright Hortense Gerardo. Middleton Heights is a dark comedy that follows Meena and her Filipino family as […]

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Robbins’ Ride Reenactment

Various Locations

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 […]

Free

Paul Revere’s Ride Reenactment

Hancock-Clarke House 36 Hancock Street, Lexington, MA, United States

Lexington 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 […]

Free

Stow Minutemen Trail March to Concord

Stow Lower Common Gardner Street, Stow, MA, United States

We 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 States

Monday, 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 States

Witness 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 States

Experience 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, […]

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 […]

$5 – $16

Patriots Day Celebration at the Cyrus Dallin Art Museum

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

Here 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 […]

Free

Patriots’ Day Celebration in Medford

Medford Square Riverside Avenue, Medford, MA, United States

The 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