Patriots Day Events

Here are some of the events from Patriots Day in 2009. Similar events will be held in 2010.

In 2009, Patriots Day (April 19th) fell on a Sunday, but the third Monday in April was still celebrated as a state holiday in Massachusetts and Maine (which was part of Massachusetts in 1775), so state offices and schools in those states were closed on Monday, giving inhabitants a three-day weekend.

Observances of the historic battles at Lexington and Concord, and other events on April 18-19, 1775, were held from Saturday through Monday, April 18-20, 2009. For locations, see the map to the right—>.

Friday, April 17, 2009

10:30 am: Celebration (with reenactors) at the Barrett Farm to mark its inclusion in Minute Man National Historical Park.

Saturday, April 18, 2009

8:30 am: North Bridge Battle Commemoration, Old North Bridge, Concord MA.

11 am to 2 pm: Battle Road reenactments near Hartwell Tavern in Lincoln MA: 300 "British" and colonial reenactors demonstrate weapons and tactics, and reenact the flghting during the British retreat along Battle Road.

4 pm: Tower Park Battle on Massachusetts Avenue at Pelham Road, Lexington.

Sunday, April 19, 2009

6 am & 7:30 am: Dawn Salute by muskets and brass cannons at Old North Bridge in Concord, by the Concord Minutemen and Concord Independent Battery.

10 am - 3 pm: Open House at Barrett Farm. Hear about the restoration and talk with those doing it.

11:30 am: Arrival of the Sudbury Militia at the North Bridge, Concord MA.

11:30 pm: Paul Revere Ride Reenactment, Hancock-Clark House, 36 Hancock Street, Lexington MA.

Monday, April 20, 2009

5:30 am: Ringing the Alarm at the Old Belfry on Belfry Hill, Massachusetts Avenue at Clark Street, next to Battle Green, Lexington MA.

6 am: Battle of Lexington Green reenactment, Battle Green, Lexington MA.

8:15 am: Commemoration Ceremonies, Battle Green, Lexington MA.

9 to 11 am: Patriots Day Parade, Concord MA.

10 am - 3 pm: Open House (2nd day) at Barrett Farm. Hear about the restoration and talk with those doing it.

Afternoon: Battle Road Encounter, Hartwell Tavern, Minute Man National Historical Park, MA Route 2A, Lincoln MA.

1 pm: Paul Revere arrives at Battle Green, Lexington MA.

2 pm: Lexington Afternoon Parade

There's more information here:

Concord Chamber of Commerce

Lexington Chamber of Commerce

Battle Road Reenactments

Minute Man National Historical Park

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