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SUMMARY:Barrett Farm Open House & Programs (Minute Man NHP)
DESCRIPTION:On April 19th\, 1775 a contingent of about 120\, British Soldiers marched over the North Bridge to Barrett’s farm in search of military arms and supplies. During this open house program explore the interior of this 319 year old home\, talk with park staff about military preparations in 1775\, and learn the story of Rebeckah Barrett who went toe to toe with the British Soldiers searching her home. \nSchedule of Events: \n11:00 am- Military Supplies lecture (1 hour)\nFrom cannons to salted fish\, Concord became a major hub of military supply in 1775. Over the course of a few months the Barrett farm became a focal point of the logistics of war. Join Historian Joel Bohy for a special 250th anniversary lecture about the collection of Military supplies in Concord before\, during\, and after April 0f 1775. This lecture will require prior registration. Check back soon for more details \n1:00 pm- Barrett Farm Open House \n2:00 pm- Join the artillery program (30 Minutes)\nSee if you have what it takes to be an 18th century artillerist in this non-firing hands-on experience. Join a Park Ranger for an interactive program about 18th century cannons and their use on the battlefield. \n4:00 pm- Site Closed \nParking:\nColonel James Barrett House: 448 Barrett’s Mill Road\, Concord MA 01742 \nThis event is co-sponsored by Friends of Minute Man National Park
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/barrett-farm-open-house-programs-minute-man-nhp/
LOCATION:Minute Man National Historical Park\, 74 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Exhibit,Outdoors,Reenactment,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minute Man National Historical Park":MAILTO:mark_powell@nps.gov
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