![]() Nadia Peatie What is Patriots' Day?Patriots' Day is a state holiday in Massachusetts commemorating the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775. Although Patriots' Day occurs annually on the third Monday of April, Minute Man National Historical Park host special programs and events throughout the month. The following is a schedule of our signature Patriots' Day events for 2024. Patriots' Day events supported by the Friends of Minute Man National Park Signature events at Minute Man National Historical Park include:Battle Road2024 Date To Be Determined This is the signature living history event at Minute Man National Historical Park, featuring hundreds of volunteer reenactors. Learn about the events of April 19, 1775 from many points of view through a full schedule of living history programs and demonstrations, including a fast-paced tactical demonstration along a restored stretch of the original Battle Road! Talk with volunteers portraying colonial civilians forced to leave their homes, minute men who answered the sudden call to arms, British soldiers fighting for king and country and Loyalists who saw the struggle differently from their neighbors.The Search of the Barrett Farm2024 Date To Be Determined North Bridge Fight Commemoration2024 Date To Be Determined Patriot VigilThursday, April 18, 2024 *To participate in the lantern-light procession, please provide your own REAL candle lantern. The procession will begin at North Bridge Visitor Center, 174 Liberty Street, Concord MA. From there we will march down the quarter-mile path to the North Bridge where the ceremony will take place. Participants are welcome to wear 18th century clothing if they choose, but please do not bring muskets. Parking: North Bridge Visitor Center: 174 Liberty Street, Concord, Ma North Bridge Parking Lot: 280 Monument Street, Concord, Ma Battle Road Anniversary Hike2024 Date To Be Determined
Parking passes will be emailed in advance to registered participants. Learn More!
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Last updated: April 25, 2023