250th Anniversary Battle Road Tactical Demonstration

Minute Man National Historical Park 174 Liberty St, Concord, MA, United States

Welcome to the 250th Commemoration Saturday, April 19, 2025, will mark the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord, the opening battles of the American Revolutionary War. It was here that British Colonists bravely defended their ideals of liberty and self-determination. Join us for this momentous occasion, when many events are planned throughout […]

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Concord Visitor Center Concord Visitor Center, 58 Main St, Concord, MA, United States

6:00AM: DAWN SALUTE 8:30AM: PARADE STEP OFF 9:30AM: OLD NORTH BRIDGE CEREMONY MIDDAY: PARADE CONCLUDES POST PARADE: ONGOING EVENTS IN TOWN CONCORD MUSEUM: Free admission all day 7:30-8:45PM: CONCORD250 “PATRIOTS LIGHT, including DRONE SHOW at 8:15PM Click here for info on April 19 Weekend road closures, parade maps, transportation, parking and FAQ.

USS Lexington Ceremony

USS Lexington Ceremony 1875 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, United States

Join us for a special USS Lexington Ceremony commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington, the historic clash that ignited the American Revolution​. On the morning of April 19, 1775, colonial militia and British Regulars exchanged the “shot heard ’round the world” on Lexington Green, marking the very beginning of America’s fight for […]

American Elm Tree Dedication in Honor of the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, United States

Hosted by the Lexington Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, this public ceremony will include a tree dedication service, U.S. Flag rituals, patriotic music by the William Diamond Junior Fife & Drum Corps, and participation by the Lexington Minute Men. The event will take place on the lawn behind Buckman tavern in Lexington […]

Beer Garden Celebration and Wright Tavern Tours   

Wright Tavern 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, Massachusetts, United States

Food and beverages will be sold at the Beer Garden; tables will be out for resting and enjoying the day       Tours in the Wright Tavern are happening on the hour; reservations are recommended       Tickets are $10.00; children 10 or under are free       Come in, learn the stories and experience the space of this iconic, historic […]

Lexington’s 2025 Patriots’ Day Parade

Town of Lexington , United States

Lexington’s Patriots’ Day Parade honors Lexington’s history as the birthplace of liberty and provides a fun-filled afternoon for families of all ages. This year’s parade on Saturday, April 19, at 2 pm, will be bigger and more exciting than ever. It will include reenactors, marching bands, floats, fife & drums, clowns & jugglers, dancers, dignitaries, […]

Patriot’s Day Candlelight Tour at Westlawn Cemetery with Dedication by Col. Johnson Robinson Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution

Westford Museum 2 Boston Road, Westford, United States

We invite you to attend the Patriot’s Day Candlelight Tribute at Westlawn Cemetery on April 19! It’s an incredible opportunity to honor the brave men from Westford who served during the American Revolution. This year, we’re offering a unique experience with a self-guided stroll through the cemetery, allowing you to access the service records of […]

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Lexington Bicentennial Band Concert

Lexington’s Cary Memorial Hall 1605 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA, United States

The Lexington Bicentennial Band Concert will be the culmination of the Patriot’s Day Celebration for the 250th Anniversary of the first battle of the American revolution in Lexington. It will feature music related to the time period of the revolution, including 2 works that have been commissioned by the Band: Seeds of Revolution by Daniel […]

il Casale Lexington Live Jazz Brunch

il Casale 1727 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, United States

Located in the heart of Lexington Center, il Casale Lexington will be offering its weekly live jazz brunch with Ethan K. Jazz Duo on Sunday

Alarm and Muster

Lincoln Public Library 3 Bedford Road, lincoln, United States

Stand on the edges of time and watch a moving reenactment of the alarm and muster that took place in Lincoln 250 years ago. All is quiet… then, in the distance, the steady rhythm of galloping hooves breaks the stillness. The sharp, urgent whinny of a horse cuts through the calm—something is amiss. A cry […]

Loyalists and Revolutionaries: Two Iconic Lincoln Properties at the Heart of a Changing World

Town of Lincoln Powder Mill Road 34, Maynard, Massachusetts, United States

Loyalists and Revolutionaries: Two Iconic Lincoln Properties at the Heart of a Changing World *** Monday, April 21, 2025 (Patriots’ Day Holiday) *** *** 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM *** Historic New England invites you walk Lincoln’s trails and visit two of its properties in Lincoln, Massachusetts: à The Codman Estate, home to five generations […]

North Bridge Program

Minute Man National Historical Park 174 Liberty St, Concord, MA, United States

Commemorate Patriots’ Day with a National Park Service program marking the “shot heard round the world.”