A group of Revolutionary War soldiers fire a cannon. Flames shoot from the muzzle

The King of Battle: Artillery and the Siege of Boston

Minute Man National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Jul 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
  • Free

Hartwell Tavern
July 26, 2025
10am - 4:30 pm

On the afternoon of April 19, 1775 a reinforcement column led by British Brigadier General Hugh Percy arrived in Lexington to rescue the battered British Soldiers retreating from Concord. As Militia soldiers swarmed through Lexington the boom of two 6-pounder British Artillery pieces echoed across the town and sent the militiamen scattering for cover.
In the days and weeks that followed, provincial militia soldiers brought their own artillery to bare on the city of Boston.

Join Park Rangers and Living History Volunteers to learn about these important weapons. Programs will be held at 11am and 2pm. Firing will be dependent on weather and cannon crew. Hartwell Tavern will be open from 10am - 4:30 pm.

This event is co-sponsored by Friends of Minute Man National Park

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

112 North Great Road, Lincoln MA

Schedule

Date:

Jul 26, 2025

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

5 hours and 30 minutes

Event Type

  • Living History
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