Tagged: Revolutionary War

With the 250th Anniversary of America being observed this year, a Colonial Fair was held at Jacobs Field in Norwell. WATD’s Christian Maitre has more… Col. Bailey’s 2nd Massachusetts Regiment A Look At The History of the Milton Militia

Diann Ralph, Curator for the Milton Historical Society, spoke with WATD News about some of the history of the Milton Militia. Milton Historical Society Play Focuses On Founding Frenemies

Wendy Bawabe, President of the Norwell Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Christine James about an event coming up this Sunday. Norwell Historical Society Militia, Warships Duke It Out At Battle Of Gloucester

British warships and local militia exchanged gunfire at Stage Fort Park during a reenactment of the Battle of Gloucester this past weekend and WATD’s Dan McCready was there. Revolution 250 Commemoration Marks 250th Anniversary Of Evacuation Day

Organizers held a press conference on Thursday to preview a historic battle re-enactment taking place this weekend at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester. Battle of Gloucester Official Website Commemoration Marks 250th Anniversary Of Evacuation Day

A Grave Marker Dedication was held at Milton Cemetery on Saturday for Private Benjamin Kennedy and WATD’s Dan McCready was there. Massachusetts Daughters of the American Revolution Thousands Observe 250th Anniversary Of The Battle Of Lexington

Organizers provide details about the re-enactment to observe the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill at State Fort Park in Gloucester on June 21 and June 22. For more information click here. Thousands Observe 250th Anniversary Of The Battle Of Lexington

The “shot heard round the world” was fired once again for the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and WATD’s Dan McCready was there. To learn more about other upcoming events visit the Massachusetts 250 website. Observing The 250th Anniversary Of The Powder Alarm