Battle of Menotomy Historic Reenactment
When:
Sunday, Apr 14, 2024 2:00p -
3:30p
Sunday, Apr 14, 2024 2:00p -
3:30p
Where:
Massachusetts Avenue from Prentis St to Medford St in Arlington, MA
730 Mass Ave
Arlington, Massachusetts 02476
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Good for Groups, History, Kid Friendly, Photoworthy
Event website:
https://www.arlingtonma.gov/Home/Components/News/News/14025/16
Battle of Menotomy: Largest-Ever Reenactment
2:00 pm
Along Massachusetts Avenue from Prentiss Road to Medford Street
Leader Bank Kids’ Corner, 864 Mass Ave
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Face painting, snacks, and bouncy house. American flags and tri-corner hats for the kids!
Menotomy (now Arlington) was the site of the bloodiest battle of April 19, 1775. A larger-than-ever reenactment of the battle between British Regulars and colonial militia will be staged on Sunday, April 14, 2024 on Massachusetts Avenue starting at Grove Street and ending at Medford Street. More than 250 reenactors are joining this historic reenactment from all over New England! View the reenactment route, best viewing areas, and traffic and parking impacts on the Town of Arlington website.
A detailed account of the Battle of Menotomy, written by Arlington resident Michael Ruderman, can be found in the Summer 2023 edition of Discover Concord magazine.
