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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250419
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SUMMARY:Patriots' Day at the Concord Museum
DESCRIPTION:Free admission (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)\, including access to the immersive April 19\, 1775 galleries to see the original lantern from Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride and the new special exhibition Whose Revolution. \nA family-friendly encampment of Revolutionary Living History (10:00 am – 5:00 pm). Billerica Colonial Minutemen will drill with muskets\, cook over an open firepit\, and demonstrate colonial crafts. \nFamily drop-in activities (9:00 am – 4:00 pm) inspired by the American Revolution and the new Barefoot Books publication Rise Up! \nA Forum with Doris Kearns Goodwin (6:00 – 7:00 pm) on the American Revolution and its legacy. Seating is limited and advanced registration is required. \nAn outdoor concert with the Goodwin Band (7:30 – 8:30 pm)\, finishing with a view of a town-wide drone show. \nFood trucks\, an ice cream truck\, and a wine and beer truck all day and evening. \nFree Museum admission is supported by Highland Street Foundation\, and Patriots’ Day family activities are supported by the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/patriots-day-at-the-concord-museum/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Turnpike\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Reenactment,Speakers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord Museum":MAILTO:pollyconcord250@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T040000
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SUMMARY:Bus to the Battle: Concord and Lexington
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow history lovers for a pre-dawn journey to the 250th-anniversary reenactment of the “shot heard `round the world” – the battles of Concord & Lexington! Following the 6 a.m. reenactment (the actual time these events occurred in 1775)\, enjoy a hearty breakfast on historic Lexington Green. Options include a plated breakfast at the iconic Inn at Hastings or a classic pancake breakfast hosted by Troop 160. Reservations are required.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/bus-to-the-battle-concord-and-lexington/
LOCATION:Hingham Heritage Museum\, Main Street 34\, Hingham\, MA\, 02043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T051500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T190000
DTSTAMP:20260523T210740
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SUMMARY:Reenactment of the Battle of Lexington
DESCRIPTION:The Lexington Minute Men will conduct the 250th Anniversary Reenactment of the Civilian Evacuation of the Battle of Lexington and the Battle of Lexington on the Lexington Battle Green on Saturday\, April 19\, 2025. \nAccording to the Lexington History Museums\, on the night of April 18\, 1775\, over 700 British soldiers were sent from Boston to Concord to destroy a store of ammunition and other supplies for an anticipated war. As dawn approached on the fateful following morning\, the town militia of Lexington stood in anxious anticipation to stand in their way. The two groups squared off on the town common\, a single\, mysterious shot rang out\, and the British soldiers opened fire. When the smoke cleared\, eight Americans lay dead\, another 10 were wounded\, and a war for independence had begun. \nEach year\, the Town of Lexington and a dedicated corps of reenactors recreate this event in real time on its original site. This year\, the event will take place on the exact anniversary of the battle. \nThe passionate and committed groups of reenactors muster around 5 a.m.\, and the bell in the Belfry will ring and the Battle will commence at 5:15 a.m. \nAttendees should arrive early!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/reenactment-of-the-battle-of-lexington/
LOCATION:Lexington Battle Green\, Lexington Battle Green\, Lexington\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Reenactment
ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Minute Men":MAILTO:lex250@jgrp.net
GEO:42.4469772;-71.2245428
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T210000
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SUMMARY:Concord250 Celebration
DESCRIPTION:April 19 Patriot’ Day: \n6 a.m.: Dawn Salute (Muster at Buttrick Hillside at 5:45am\, 6am Dawn Salute) \n8:30 a.m.: Parade Begins \n9:30 a.m.: North Bridge Ceremony \nMID-DAY: Parade Ends \n1 – 7:30 p.m.: Concord250 Block Party \nConcord Museum: Free admission all day \nMinute Man National Historical Park events happening all day \n7:30 – 8:45 p.m.: Concord250 “Patriots Light”\, including Drone Show at 8:15 p.m. \nVisit Concord250.org for info on April 19 Weekend road closures\, parade maps\, transportation\, parking and FAQ.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/concord250-celebration/
LOCATION:Concord\, Main Street 58\, Oak Hill\, West Virginia\, 25901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Exhibit,Outdoors,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Concord250":MAILTO:pollyconcord250@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T170000
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SUMMARY:Battle Road - Minute Man National Historical Park
DESCRIPTION:This is the signature living history event at Minute Man National Historical Park\, featuring hundreds of volunteer reenactors. Throughout the day\, learn about the events of April 19\, 1775\, from many points of view. Enjoy a full schedule of living history programs and demonstrations\, including a fast-paced tactical demonstration along a restored stretch of the original Battle Road! Talk with volunteers portraying colonial civilians forced to leave their homes\, minute men who answered the sudden call to arms\, British soldiers fighting for king and country and Loyalists who saw the struggle differently from their neighbors. This is the largest\, most historically accurate tactical demonstration occurring during Patriots’ Day weekend. \nDetailed Schedule:\nSunrise Minute Man National Historical Park grounds open\n9:00 am Minute Man Visitor Center open\n9:30 am- 11:30 am Hartwell Tavern open house\n9:30 am- 11:30 am Captain William Smith open house\n9:30 am- 4:30 pm Living History Area at Minute Man Visitor Center\n11:30 am Hartwell Tavern/ Elm Brook Hill Area Closed\n11:45 am ***Elm Brook Hill Tactical Demonstration***\n12:30 pm- 4:30 pm Hartwell Tavern Open House\n1:00 pm ***Parker’s Revenge Tactical Demonstration***\n1:30 pm- 4:30 pm Living History Area at Minute Man Visitor Center Open\n1:45 pm Program details coming soon.\n3:00 pm After the Battle program at Hartwell Tavern\n3:00 pm- 4:30 pm Nathan Meriam Open House: Additional program details coming soon.\n3:00 pm Additional program details coming soon.\n4:30 pm Historic Houses closed\n5:00 pm Minute Man Visitor Center closed\nDusk Minute Man National Historical Park grounds closed \nThis event is co-sponsored by Friends of Minute Man National Park.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/battle-road-minute-man-national-historical-park/
LOCATION:Minute Man National Historical Park\, 74 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Anniversary,Commemoration,Event,Memorial,Outdoors,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Park Service":MAILTO:mark_powell@nps.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260523T210740
CREATED:20250314T175742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T221735Z
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SUMMARY:18th Century Encampment & Muster
DESCRIPTION:The Agawam Historical Association will host an 18th century encampment and militia muster with the 25th Continental Regiment and Green Valley Homestead reenactment groups at the historic Thomas Smith House\, 251 North West Street\, Feeding Hills on Saturday\, April 19\, 2025\, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Shot Heard Round the World\, and the call to arms responding to the 19 April 1775 battles of Lexington and Concord\, \nThe day’s events will include children’s activities\, demonstrations of blacksmithing\, tinsmithing\, open fire cooking\, textile arts\, and musket drills. Attendees will be able to “volunteer” for military service and drill with the 25th Continental Regiment\, who will provide instruction with wooden muskets. \nThe National Register-listed Thomas Smith House\, which had been standing for nearly two decades when the events being commemorated took place\, will be open for tours\, as well its preserved 1920s garage. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/18th-century-encampment-muster/
LOCATION:Thomas Smith House\, North West Street 251\, Agawam\, Massachusetts\, 01030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Agawam Historical Association":MAILTO:1855@agawamhistory.org
GEO:42.0744086;-72.6946647
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Thomas Smith House North West Street 251 Agawam Massachusetts 01030 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=North West Street 251:geo:-72.6946647,42.0744086
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T140000
DTSTAMP:20260523T210740
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SUMMARY:Patriots' Day on Lynnfield Common
DESCRIPTION:11 a.m.\nChildren’s Workshop in the Meeting House\nHat making. Children (and others) will make paper tri-cornered hats and be given a “Capt. Bancroft’s Company” flag. Demonstrations by reenactors during this time. \n12:40 p.m.\nThe story of Martin Herrick and the Lynn End Militia. \n12:45 p.m.\nThe arrival of Martin Herrick \nImmediately following: \nMarch to Menotomy\nMilitia follows fifer and drummer. Proceed to end of Common. \nMilitia returns. Presents “Mourn Arms” \nWreath-laying at the new War Memorial \n18th century music \n2 p.m. on the stage – Patriotic concert\, with the Reading Community Concert Band \nAll events free and open to the public
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/patriots-day-on-lynnfield-common/
LOCATION:Massachusetts
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Event,Outdoors,Reenactment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T110000
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CREATED:20250320T182003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T195320Z
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SUMMARY:Townsend's Re-enactment of the March to Concord
DESCRIPTION:We invite YOU to join us in re-enacting part of the Townsend Minutemen’s March to Concord. \nOn April 19 1775 a cannon was fired on the Town Common to summon the Townsend Minutemen; word had just been received that the British regulars had marched on Concord to capture the arms and ammunition which the local militia had collected there. \n73 Townsend men assembled and marched to Concord that afternoon. \nThere were two companies -the North Company\, commanded by Captain Samuel Douglas\, and the South Company\, commanded by Captain James Hosley. \nIn honor and memory of these 73 Townsend Minutemen we will fire a cannon\, calling all to “arms”. We will then “march” down the Squannacook River Rail Trail to the Reed Homestead\, where there will be activities\, refreshments and a short presentation about Townsend’s history. The Townsend Historical Society will also provide 73 wooden muskets to march with and keep as souvenirs – first come first served!
URL:https://massachusetts250.org/event/townsends-re-enactment-of-the-march-to-concord/
LOCATION:Townsend Common\, 2 School St\, Townsend\, MA 01469\, School Street 2\, Townsend\, Massachusetts\, 01469\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Commemoration,Reenactment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Townsend Historical Society":MAILTO:townsendhistoricalsociety.org@yahoo.com
GEO:42.6674507;-71.7049352
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