Patriots' Day 2020 - The 245th Anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord.

Colonial militia reenactors at Parker's Revenge, Minute Man NHP

Photo by John Collins

Each year in mid-April, thousands of people flock to historic Lexington and Concord and Minute Man National Historical Park to celebrate Patriots' Day. Patriots' Day is a special Massachusetts State holiday commemorating the opening battle of the American Revolutionary War, April 19, 1775.

The holiday (Officially observed on Monday, April 20, 2020), and the entire weekend, is celebrated with parades, reenactments and commemorative ceremonies.

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  Kick off April events!

  Saturday April 11th Events

  A couple of local events kick off the month of April, at Meriam's Corner and the Paul Revere Capture Site

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  Living History!

  Saturday, April 18th Events

  April 18th involves large-scale living history demonstrations throughout the park, including battle demonstrations and a candle-light vigil

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  April 19th Anniversary Events!

  Sunday, April 19th Events

  April 19th features anniversary commemorations at North Bridge, and the Barrett House will be open and searched by the British!

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  Parades and Battle Demonstrations!

  Monday April 20th Events

  The official Monday holiday has been celebrated for generations with parades, battle reenactments and ceremonies.

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  What happened "After the Battle?"

  Saturday April 25th Events

  After the Battle features vignettes and demonstrations to tell the story of how people had to adjust to life at war.