Reenactment – Battles of Lexington and Concord

Date of Reenactment: April 13 - 15, 2024

Location: Various locations in Concord and Lexington, MA

Thousands of people flock to historic Lexington and Concord and Minute Man National Historical Park every year to celebrate Patriots' Day, a special Massachusetts State holiday commemorating the opening battle of the American Revolutionary War on April 19, 1775. One highlight of the event is the "Parker's Revenge" Battle Demonstration. Hundreds of British and Colonial re-enactors will engage in a tactical weapons demonstration showing the running battle that took place on the border of Lincoln and Lexington.

You'll find more information about the events in Lexington here and the events in Concord here.

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Updated December 13, 2023

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