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Begin Patriots' Day at dawn as the Concord Minutemen sound the alarm and muster at Buttrick Hillside overlooking the Old North Bridge. Muster begins at 5:45 AM with the Dawn Salute at 6:00 AM — the first stirrings of the day that commemorates the shot heard 'round the world.
Stand where the American Revolution began. Reenactors relive the dramatic confrontation at the Old North Bridge — the moment Minutemen from across the region pushed back British Regulars and fired the shot heard 'round the world. One of the most powerful and moving reenactments in New England. Plan to arrive early; parking is extremely limited. Public transit and shuttles are strongly encouraged.
Visit the Concord Museum for free on the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. The museum grounds will feature a Minutemen encampment with the Billerica Colonial Minutemen and Acton Minutemen, plus family activities for all ages. Free admission supported by Highland Street Foundation; family activities supported by the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati.
Concord's historic homes open their doors for Patriots' Day weekend. Sites include Orchard House (home of Louisa May Alcott), Walden Woods, Wright Tavern (1747), and the Robbins House. Check individual websites for hours: louisamayalcott.org, thetrustees.org, walden.org, wrighttavern.org, robbinshouse.org.
Discover the science behind Trees and Forests: Into the Woods with Chemistry as we celebrate Chemists Celebrate Earth Week. Join us and our guest educators from the North Eastern Section of American Chemical Society and have fun exploring chemistry through hands-on activities related to this year’s theme, Trees and Forests!
Join us this April school vacation week to celebrate and connect with nature! All week we will be exploring our connection to the Earth through science, art, and play. Special Earth Week programs run daily from 10:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 3:00pm. See daily schedule for details.
Visit the Nathan Meriam witness house and learn about the Meriam family history and the importance of this crossroads on April 19, 1775 — where militia soldiers from Reading, Chelmsford, and Billerica attacked retreating British soldiers. Limited parking at the NPS Meriam's Corner Lot (751 Lexington Road) and Ripley School (120 Meriam Road). Carpooling strongly encouraged.
Experience the devastating power of artillery in 1775 and learn why the threat of Patriot cannon ultimately spurred the British Army into action. Between September 1774 and April 1775, Massachusetts Patriots raced British soldiers to secure large quantities of artillery and ammunition. Programs offered at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Firing dependent on weather and cannon crew. Co-sponsored by Friends of Minute Man National Park.
Join us for a rocky twist on Storytime with Ethan Baxter, Boston College Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences and host of "Every Rock Has a Story" on YouTube. We will explore the surprising stories locked inside dazzling rocks and minerals; feel free to bring your own!
Lexington History Museums hosts a full day of Patriots' Day Living History events for all ages. Family-friendly activities, historic interpretation, and more.
One of the nation's oldest celebrations of the first shot of the American Revolution, the Concord Patriots' Day Parade draws visitors from around the world. Reenactors, fife and drum corps, civic organizations, and community groups march through Concord. A jumbotron on Stow Street will simulcast the parade live for overflow crowds. Public transit and shuttles strongly recommended due to road closures and limited parking.
Join us this April school vacation week to celebrate and connect with nature! All week we will be exploring our connection to the Earth through science, art, and play. Special Earth Week programs run daily from 10:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 3:00pm. See daily schedule for details.
