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SUMMARY:First Flag Raising at Prospect Hill
DESCRIPTION:Commemorating a milestone of the American Revolution\, January 1\, 1776\, when General Washington raised a new American flag over the highest point of the American fortifications surrounding the then-occupied City of Boston. \nFeaturing a procession from City Hall in Somerville to Prospect Hill Park\, followed by an hour-long program of activities. \nNumerous city officials\, the Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts based out of Faneuil Hall (Boston)\, and re-enactors participate in the ceremony and parade. This year\, we are excited to welcome Phillis Wheatley and Martha Washington the event. \nDate: January 1st\nAdmission: Free\nStart Location (11:30): City Hall Concourse – 93 Highland Ave. Somerville\, MA 02143\nEnd Location (12-1pm): Prospect Hill Somerville\, MA\nParking: Public Lots & On Street Parking\nPublic Transportation: Bus 90 Davis Sq\nDirections Hwy Exit: RT 93 to Fellsway Exit \nFunded in part by an American Rescue Plan Act grant from the City of Somerville. For additional ADA accommodations\, please contact 311 (617-666-3311) in advance. For questions\, contact grace@somervillemuseum.org. \nEvent Website: https://www.somervillemuseum.org/calendar-events
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/first-flag-raising-at-prospect-hill/
LOCATION:Prospect Hill Park\, 68 Munroe Street\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Somerville Museum":MAILTO:grace@somervillemuseum.org
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