Patriot Vigil
Patriot Vigil
Ceremony 7:45 pm - 8:30 pm
Luminaria 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm
North Bridge, Concord
As darkness descends upon the North Bridge battlefield we invite you to come and reflect on the events of April 19, 1775 and the meaning of liberty. The evening ceremony will feature a lantern-light procession, poetry, music, and a recitation of the names of the soldiers who gave their lives on that “ever-memorable” 19th of April.
The path from the North Bridge Visitor Center to the North Bridge will be lighted with 122 luminaries to honor those who lost their lives in the battle.
Lantern light procession* starts at North Bridge Visitor Center, 174 Liberty St, Concord, MA
*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.
This event is co-sponsored by Friends of Minute Man National Park
Fees
This event is free to attend.
Location
The procession begins from North Bridge Visitor Center (174 Liberty St. Concord). The ceremony takes place at the North Bridge. You can park at either location, Liberty St. for the visitor center, Monument st. for the Bridge Parking: North Bridge Visitor Center: 174 Liberty Street, Concord, MA North Bridge Parking Lot: 280 Monument Street, Concord, MA
Latitude and Longitude 42.469660, -71.350230
Schedule
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Lantern light procession: 7:45 p.m. (step off at North Bridge Visitor Center, and walk down to the North Bridge) Ceremony at North Bridge: 8:00 – 8:30 p.m. Luminaria 7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Event Type
- Campfire/Evening Program
- Other
- Talk