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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.
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LOCATION:Fairview Cemetery\, Tadmuck Road\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History,Tours
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SUMMARY:Patriots' Day Candlelight Tribute at Fairview Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:In this unique self-guided stroll\, you can access the service records of Westford’s Revolutionary War Patriots on your phone or tablet. There will be interpreters to answer your questions stationed throughout the beautifully illuminated cemetery. \nOne of the most distinguished citizens buried here is Capt. Joseph Reed. Capt. Read became a prominent man in Westford\, MA which he represented for 20 years in the General Court. He took part in the famous Boston Tea Party\, an act of protest regarded by many as the spark that ignited the American Revolution. Captain Joseph Read also served the town of Westford as delegate to go to the provincial Congress. He was just one of the men of great distinction buried in Fairview cemetery. \nWestford 250-In 2025 the nation will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War. Join the Westford Museum and Historical Society as we explore Westford’s history in the American Revolution and related stories…….. \n  \nPhoto courtesy of the Westford Historical Society & Museum
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/patriots-day-candlelight-tribute-at-fairview-cemetery/
LOCATION:Fairview Cemetery\, Tadmuck Road\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History,Tours
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SUMMARY:Patriots Day Candlelight Tribute
DESCRIPTION:Join the Westford Historical Society while the sun sets for our first-ever Patriots Day (April 19th) Candlelight Tribute in the Old Division of Fairview Cemetery. In this unique self-guided stroll\, you can access the service records of Westford’s Revolutionary War Patriots on your phone or tablet. There will be colonial interpreters to answer your questions stationed throughout the illuminated cemetery. \nEvent Donation $5 per person/$10 per family. Rain date: Saturday April 23\, 2022 @6:30pm \nThis Patriots Day (April 19th) pay homage to our Revolutionary War Patriots and stroll through the beautifully illuminated historic Fairview Cemetery. Enter and park at the cemetery via Tadmuck Road. For more information: www.museum.westford.org
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/patriots-day-candlelight-tribute/
LOCATION:Fairview Cemetery\, Tadmuck Road\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History,Tours
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