Check back often for upcoming special events as we enter the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution!
May 2024"Leaving It To the Fate of Time" Concord and the Civil War in 1864The Wayside: Home of Authors
11:00 am - "By The Book"~ Infantry drill demonstration (non-firing)
2:00 pm- "Leaving It To the Fate of Time: The Civil War Diary of Samuel Melvin." ~ Special Lecture by Historian Richard Smith
4:30 pm ~ Site Closed. June 2024Closing the Port: 250th Commemorative ProgramMinute Man National Historical Park On June 1, 1774, Boston once again became a city under occupation. Following the destruction of tea in the harbor, British Parliament dispatched a new Royal Governor, General Thomas Gage, with several regiments of regular soldiers and news of the Boston Port Bill to Massachusetts. Beginning on June 1st the bill employed the Royal Navy to blockade the port of Boston until the destroyed tea was paid for. The closure of the port represented a dramatic escalation in the political struggle between British Parliament and the American Colonies. Boston’s booming maritime trade came to a halt, along with the flow of everyday goods in the surrounding countryside. With few routes of response available, radical ideology spread amongst the local population. On June 1, 2024, join us as we explore the political upheaval that put Massachusetts on the path toward rebellion this day, 250 years ago. 11:00 am~ Port Closures and Politics: Join National Park Rangers in an interactive program that exploresexplore the causes and consequences of the Port Closure in 1774. Michele Gabrielson is a local history teacher and historic interpreter of the 18th century. When she is not teaching in the classroom, Michele can be found leading tours, lectures, and demonstrations at historic sites in the greater Boston area. She specializes in interpreting the history of colonial women printers, 18th century chocolate makers, and revolutionary playwright and poet Mercy Otis Warren.
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Last updated: May 10, 2024