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Lexington and Concord 250th events: What to know before you go
With the 250th anniversary of the first American Revolution battles at Lexington and Concord approaching, its time for ...
Does the ‘shot heard ’round the world’ still echo 250 years later?
But even though I have a hard time envisioning these historic events occurring in my hometown as it is today, sometimes when ...
Lexington unveiled a 250th commemorative arch. It did not go according to plan.
Lexington unveiled an arch to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War’s start. It toppled almost ...
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250 years since the battles at Lexington and Concord
Thousands are expected to descend on the Massachusetts towns this weekend to mark the occasion, including re-enactors.
1 if by land, 2 if by Dunkin'? What Paul Revere's midnight ride would be like today
The route of Paul Revere’s midnight ride from Boston to Lexington 250 years ago looks much different today. For starters, ...
Massachusetts town to hold American Revolution reenactment
(WJAR) — Lexington, Massachusetts, will mark the beginning of the American Revolution this weekend. 250 years ago, ...
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"The Shot Heard Round The World:" 250 Years Later
On April 19, 1775, simmering tensions between Great Britain and her colonists erupted into warfare with the engagements at ...
Massachusetts 250th celebration: Local events, road closures. Here’s everything you need to know
To accommodate Massachusetts 250 celebrations and the Boston Marathon, the following closures will be in place: Friday, April ...
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Massachusetts 250 – Logistics from Bedford
The good news, if you want to attend these events, Bedford is actually a relatively good place to be. Parking lots for Lexington events are on Hartwell Avenue and Maguire Road in Lexington. All are ...
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‘It's in my roots': Lexington native Rachel Dratch on how Mass. inspires her work
Massachusetts Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao is stepping down from her port at the end of the month, with ...
A guide to celebrating 250th anniversary of key Mass. events that fueled American Revolution
On April 18, as night falls over Boston, Paul Revere will once again race from Boston to warn patriots that British regulars are on their way. This year, the annual reenactment of the midnight ride ...