Come to the historic Wayside Inn on October 26, 2024 for an experience like never before. Start the day by listening to colonial music, talking with reenactors, visiting sutlers, observing cannon firing demonstrations and more. Then watch as the Colonial and British armies battle for control of the Red Horse Tavern.
Eighteenth century taverns were important in the Colonies as a place to hear the news and other current events, engage in commerce, conduct militia drills and provide respite for weary travelers. The Red Horse Tavern, sitting along the Boston Post Road, the major east-west route to and from Boston and New York, was crucial in that anyone or anything travelling into or out of Boston to/from the west would have to pass by its door. Which ever side controlled the Tavern could control the flow of supplies, troops and information.
The Redcoats are determined to wrest control, no matter the cost, while the Colonists will do all they can to stop them and send them back to Boston.
Who will control the tavern? Come and find out.
Program of the Day:
Cannon demonstration
Nooning
For reenactors only, contact the lt. colonel for morning activities.
This event is free and open to the public.
Please park in the designated parking area for the reenactment.
For more information contact the adjutant@sudburyminutemen.org.
You can view slideshows and videos of past Battles of Red Horse Tavern.
