Lynnfield Historical Society Revolution 250 Events
April 18 - April 19
Friday, April 18 (Evening)
1714 Meeting House on Lynnfield Common
7:30 pm
Play – Shadows of 1775
It tells the story of Lynnfield on April 18-19 through the voices of the Lynnfield Militia.members and their families.
It will be led by a narrator who calls on various characters sitting in the audience. Characters, (who are real people from 1775 Lynnfield) tell their individual stories, which, in turn, tells the whole story.
Saturday, April 19 (Morning and early afternoon)
On Lynnfield Common
10:00 am
Children’s Workshop in the Meeting House
Hat making. Children (and others) will make paper tri-cornered hats and be given a “Capt. Bancroft’s Company” flag. Demonstrations by reenactors during this time.
11:15 am
Martin Herrick’s Arrival
Outdoors on the Common and Stage
EMCEE begins program by telling the story of Martin Herrick and the Lynn End Militia.
He then announces the arrival as Martin Herrick rides in yelling “Stand to your arms. The Regulars are out.”
Immediately following Herrick’s arrival (Approx 11:30 am)
March to Menotomy
Militia and townspeople – including children with hats and flags – follow Benjamin Adams (or fifer and drummer) playing the drum. Proceed to end of Common.
Immediately following the march (Approx Noon)
Patriots Day on the Common
EMCEE announces the patriotic band concert.
Band Concert on stage.
For more information visit: https://www.lynnfieldhistoricalsociety.org/lhs–revolution-250.html
