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Patriotic PEEPS Diorama Contest
2026-04-10 09:30 - 2026-05-09 16:00 (America/New_York) | Hamilton-Wenham Public Library, 14 Union Street, South Hamilton, 01982, United States
Diorama Drop-Off: April 10-18
Public Voting: April 21 – May 9
Create a patriotic PEEPS scene in celebration of the Revolutionary Library Crawl and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence!
A diorama is a miniature model with three-dimensional figures. Create a diorama that depicts a scene from the past 250 years of America. You are not limited to the Revolution, so feel free to get creative with exploring highlights from US history.
Guidelines:
– One entry per person or team.
– Entries must be submitted with entry form.
– All characters should be portrayed by PEEPS.
– Dioramas must be made in a standard shoe box, maximum dimensions 14″x10″.
– All entries must be family-friendly, in good taste, and of solid construction.
– Please give your diorama a title that describes the scene portrayed.
– Dioramas must be dropped off at the Circulation Desk April 10-April 18. Late entries will not be accepted.
– Dioramas must be picked up by May 15. Projects left after this date will be disposed.
PEEPS will be on display and open for voting during the Revolutionary Library Crawl, April 21 – May 9. One winner from each entry category will be selected to receive a prize.
Entry form available here:
https://hwlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Patriotic-Peeps-Diaorama-Contest.pdf
Information on the Revolutionary Library Crawl available here:
https://hwlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Revolutionary-Library-Crawl-Passport.pdf

Patriots Vigil at Old North Bridge
2026-04-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Old North Bridge, Old North Bridge, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Friday April 17, 2026
Patriots Vigil
Ceremony 7:45 pm – 8:30 pm
Luminaria 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm
North Bridge, Concord
As darkness descends upon the North Bridge battlefield we invite you to come and reflect on the events of April 19, 1775 and the meaning of liberty. The evening ceremony will feature a lantern-light procession, poetry, music, and a recitation of the names of the soldiers who gave their lives on that “ever-memorable” 19th of April.
The path from the North Bridge Visitor Center to the North Bridge will be lighted with 122 luminaries to honor those who lost their lives in the battle.
Lantern light procession* starts at North Bridge Visitor Center, 174 Liberty St, Concord, MA
*To participate in the lantern-light procession, please provide your own REAL candle lantern. The procession will begin at North Bridge Visitor Center, 174 Liberty Street, Concord Ma. From there we will march down the quarter-mile path to the North Bridge where the ceremony will take place. Participants are welcome to wear 18th century clothing if they choose, but please do not bring muskets.
This event is co-sponsored by Friends of Minute Man National Park
