The King of Battle: Artillery and the Siege of Boston
Saturday, October 25
The King of Battle: Artillery and the Siege of Boston
Hartwell Tavern
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 the Friends of Minute Man National Park
Fees
This event is free to attend.
Location
Latitude and Longitude 42.453837, -71.293223
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10am until 4:30 pm
Event Type
- Living History
- Talk