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Special Event
Event
Colonel James Barrett Open House
Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 42.472904, -71.380781
Colonel James Barrett House
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
6 hours and 30 minutes
Type of Event
Living History
Other
10 am until 4:30 pm
Description
Colonel James Barrett House
Saturday, April 18, 2026
10:00 am until 4:30 pm
Explore the interior of the Colonel James Barrett House an 18th century home that sits on a beautifully restored section of the actual "Battle Road." In 1774 and 1775 Colonel James Barrett collected large stockpiles of military supplies at his home and across Concord. On April 19, 1775 British soldiers march to Concord with orders to destory those supplies.
Talk with living history interpreters about the Barrett family and the experiences of civilians during the leadup to war in 1774 and 1775.
This event is co-sponsored by Friends of Minute Man National Park
More information
Reservation or Registration: No
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