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Special Event
Event
Caught in the Storm of War: the Civilian Evacuation
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 42.450803, -71.288584
The William Smith House. Parking: PRIMARY PARKING: Visitors are encouraged to park at Minuteman High School, located at 758 Marrett Road in Lexington, MA. Additional accessible parking will be available at the Minute Man Visitor Center parking lot – 210 North Great Road in Lincoln, MA – on the park’s east end. Visitors trying to view BOTH tactical demonstrations are encouraged to park at either Minute Man High School or the Minute Man Visitor Center, then walk up to 1.7 miles to Hartwell Tavern. Following the Hartwell Tavern tactical demonstration, visitors then can walk back to the park’s east side for the Parker’s Revenge tactical demonstration. Once the first demonstration begins, parking at any lot is not guaranteed. There are NO shuttles available to transport visitors! There will be parking available at Hartwell Tavern, but that lot is expected to fill up early and quickly. Again, visitors are advised to first look for parking at Minuteman High School or the Minute Man Visitor Center.
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Time:
11:00 AM
Duration:
30 minutes
Type of Event
Living History
Talk
This will be a 20 minute program
Description
Caught in the Storm of War: The Civilian Evacuation
11:00 am- 11:20 am
William Smith House
Learn about the experiences of non-combatants on April 19, 1775 and the incredible stories of those who struggled to protect their families from the horrors of war. This program presented by the Ladies Association of Revolutionary America will occure at the Smith House.
More information
Reservation or Registration: No
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