Patriots' Day, 2008
This year, the 233rd Patriots' Day will be celebrated on Monday, April 21st by the Towns of Concord and Lexington, and on Saturday, April 19 by other groups. However, there are lots of other related events during most of the month of April.
Since the events of April 19, 1775 took place over the span of several towns, we have included some events in communities outside of Concord. While this list is not exhaustive, we have tried to hit some of the local highlights.
Thank you to the Minute Man National Historical Park and the Concord Public Celebrations and Ceremonies Committee for the following information.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Meriam's Corner Exercise
1:00PM
Commemorates the events of April 19, 1775 that marked the start of the long retreat of the British back to Boston. Old Bedford Road at Lexington Road. Participants muster at the Ripley Building on Merriam Street.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Dawn Salute
6AM
Muster at Buttrick Hillside in Minute Man National Historic Park, Concord.
Through 2PM
Minute Man National Historical Park
Other events, including Commemoration of the Concord Conflict.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Lexington Battle Reenactment and Parade
5:00 AM
Minute Man National Historical Park
The Town of Lexington Celebrates Patriots' Day with a battle reenactment of the early-morning engagement between the town`s militia and the British regulars.
Concord's Patriots' Day Parade
9AM
Parade participants muster at Armory on Everett Street, Concord. Parade goes from Everett Street, up Main Street to Lowell Road, and proceeds either across the North Bridge or -- if the Concord River is too high -- around Liberty Street, to the National Park, back to town on Monument Street, up Main Street, and ends at the Hunt Gym on Stow Street. NOTE: The Commemoration of the Concord Conflict, usually held on the same day as the Concord Parade, has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 19th -- the actual anniversary of the battle.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Battle Road Heroes
7:00-8:30 PM
Minute Man National Historical Park
Join Park Volunteers and Rangers and travel back in time for a special, candle-lit evening of theater and history.
Helpful Links:
Battle Road Heros, 2006 video
Minute Man National Park Patriots' Day Events Calendar
Travel Info to Minute Man National Historical Park
Art Credits: Photo of the red, white and blue flag twirlers from Concord's Patriots' Day Parade ©Fred Van Dusen. Old North Bridge in Spring ©Kathleen M. Elcox, First Parish Photo Club.Page designed by Windfall. Other images courtesy of Clipart.com.
