The Road Where It Happened: Revolution Comes to Menotomy

When:
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Tuesday, Apr 01, 2025 10:00a -
Saturday, May 31, 2025 4:00p

Where:
The Old Schwamb Mill
17 Mill Lane
Arlington, MA 02476

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Admission:
FREE

Hosted by:
artsarlington Laura Cook

Categories:
Art, History

Event website:
https://www.visitarlingtonma.org/event/the-road-where-it-happened-revolution-comes-to-menotomy-7/

This free exhibit, part of Arlington’s 250th commemoration of the American Revolution, examines the landscape and people of Menotomy and their role in the founding of America. 


Battle Road was the route traversed by some 2,000 British regulars marching to Concord and back again on April 19, 1775, sparking the start of the American Revolution. More than 3,000 colonists from Menotomy and nearby towns also gathered along the road to fight for independence.


Learn how prehistoric geological forces created the landscape of Menotomy and how the narrow corridor of Battle Road between steep hillsides at the Foot of the Rocks in Arlington Heights influenced the outcome of the American Revolution. The exhibit also identifies people of Menotomy who played a role on that critical day of April 19, 1775. 


The exhibit includes an interactive gallery for families, as well as two related exhibits: works from "No Place Like Home" by Paul Beckingham, Bonita LeFlore, and Kayla Myers; and historic information panels prepared by Arlington’s 250 Committee.


Open Tuesdays and Saturdays 10am - 4pm. The last tour of the day is available at 3 pm.

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