Join the Town of Falmouth in commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with an afternoon and evening of history, music, and community reflection.
Schedule of Events, Sunday, April 27, 2025
2 – 4 p.m. | Falmouth Museums on the Green
Explore self-guided tours of the c. 1790 Dr. Francis Wicks House Museum, home of a Revolutionary War veteran.
Lantern-making craft kit (including a tea light) to use for the evening’s lantern lighting.
Watch a documentary on Katharine Lee Bates (1859–1929), author of America the Beautiful, playing on loop in the Cultural Center.
4 – 5 p.m. | Paul Revere’s Ride and His Falmouth Bell: First Congregational Church of Falmouth, 68 Main Street
Gathering Bell Ring: The event begins with the 4 p.m. ringing of the church bell.
Welcome: Reverend Jonathan Drury reflects on the enduring legacy of Paul Revere (1735-1818).
A Bell for Falmouth: Greg Mills traces the history of the church’s 1796 Revere bell and provides an up-close photo tour.
Reading: Jolie Drury reads excerpts from Paul Revere’s Ride by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
Closing Remarks: Reverend Drury invites attendees to view the receipt signed by Paul Revere, on display in the church.
Departing Bell Ring: The audience enjoys a celebratory ringing of the bell at 5 p.m..
Celebration Concert 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., details will be announced soon.
