"Patriots' Day Spirit" at the Faulkner Homestead

Friday, April 18, noon-4pm and 5-6:30 pm: "Patriots' Day Spirit" at the Faulkner Homestead, 5 High Street.     Travel back in time with the Iron Work Farm from 12 to 4 p.m. to experience what happened at Col. Francis Faulkner’s homestead on the first day of the American Revolution, when Acton’s West Militia marched from there to the Concord Bridge.  After the men departed, their families gathered in the dooryard to cook food to be taken on horseback to the men later in the day.  Experience the virtues of johnnycake and other authentic foods, join in games on the lawn, and meet with local reenactors.

Then come back at 5:00, when the Acton Minutemen will reenact the arrival of the alarm rider bringing the news of the British marching on Concord.  Parking is available on nearby public lots.