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SUMMARY:For the Defense and Safety of the Province: Essex County Prepares for War
DESCRIPTION:In October 1774\, the Massachusetts Provincial Congress ordered the towns across the colony to prepare for war with England. In response\, Essex County entered a wartime phase that included creating minute-man companies\, stockpiling arms\, ammunition\, and equipment\, and establishing a defense network ready to mobilize if the redcoats marched from Boston into the countryside. \nJoin Alexander Cain as he discusses the county’s response to the British threat of war on the eve of Lexington and Concord. \nAfter the lecture\, attendees can stay to witness live demonstrations of the types of drills used by local militias in 1775. Reenactors from the Danvers Alarm List Company will demonstrate the Pickering Manual of Arms\, while the Lexington Minutemen will demonstrate the 1764 Crown Manual. These demonstrations will offer a hands-on look at how militias trained and prepared for battle in the years leading up to the Revolution. \nGuests are welcome to arrive at 9:00 am for some coffee and light refreshments\, the lecture will begin at 9:30am with the drilling demonstrations to follow right after. \nThe Lecture portion will be limited to 75 participants\, but all are welcome to attend the drill demonstrations. Please be aware that the reenactors will be firing muskets during these demonstrations\, which will result in loud booms and smoke.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/for-the-defense-and-safety-of-the-province-essex-county-prepares-for-war/
LOCATION:Meredith Farm\, 41 Cross Street\, Topsfield\, 01983\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Speakers
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SUMMARY:Concord250 Lantern Lighting Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a ceremonial lighting of the Concord250 Lantern\, a 10-foot-tall commemorative lantern inspired by the historic signal light of April 19\, 1775 housed today in the Concord Museum. The community lighting will take place on the grounds of the Museum where together we will light the way toward liberty and justice for all. \nThe Concord 250 Lantern is presented by Art for All in partnership with the Concord Museum. \nFree and Open to the Public. No advanced registration needed.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-lantern-lighting-ceremony-2/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Outdoors
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