11 a.m.
Children’s Workshop in the Meeting House
Hat making. Children (and others) will make paper tri-cornered hats and be given a “Capt. Bancroft’s Company” flag. Demonstrations by reenactors during this time.
12:40 p.m.
The story of Martin Herrick and the Lynn End Militia.
12:45 p.m.
The arrival of Martin Herrick
Immediately following:
March to Menotomy
Militia follows fifer and drummer. Proceed to end of Common.
Militia returns. Presents “Mourn Arms”
Wreath-laying at the new War Memorial
18th century music
2 p.m. on the stage – Patriotic concert, with the Reading Community Concert Band
All events free and open to the public