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First Patriots: Rebels at Riverbend Park, Medford
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| Dates: | Saturday, October 1, 2011 - Saturday, October 1, 2011 |
| Hours: | Sat. 10am-7pm, Sun. 10am-4:30pm |
| Ages: | Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | Free |
| Category: | Arts & Culture |
Those who may favor this recruiting party can expect to see military drill, music, craft, cooking, and dance. For those willing, we will be hosting a military drill for audience participation, school in the 18th century, and a small lecture about Medford during the war for independence.
We welcome engagement of an audience of all ages. Schedule of events shall be posted each day on site.
We honor those who here gave their time and lives to answer the call of liberty through and beyond the Siege of Boston, April 19, 1775 through March 17, 1776.'
The encampment portrays military and civilian life. Enjoy demonstrations of: Candlemaking, musket firing drills, pewter casting, colonial toys and games, colonial cooking, and more. Try your hand at using a quill pen at our demo 18th century school.
The First Patriots reenactment kicks off the month-long Medford on the Mystic Arts Festival. Discover Medford this October in an exciting month of arts, cultural, and historical events throughout the city. During the beautiful month of October, Medford will come alive with over ten events and ongoing exhibits illuminating this unique city and its artists, poets, historians, musicians, arts and cultural organizations, and local businesses.
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sites.google.com/site/thefirstpatriots/home
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
Mystic Riverbend Park, Medford, MA, 02155 map
Our event is located adjacent to the meadow behind the Andrews and McGlynn Schoolhouses. Drivers should enter via Hormel Stadium across from the Meadow Glen Mall, off of Rt. 16 East. Parking is located adjacent to the site. Look for the large wind turbine for our camp.
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- Full schedule of events at the re-enactment can be viewed/downloaded at the event website. Learn more about the monthlong Medford on the Mystic Arts Festival at www.medfordfestival.org
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