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Catch the Spirit of Acton - 1775
Join us for Patriots' Day Weekend - April 14-16, 2007
Saturday April 14
The Captain Isaac Davis Ball
April 19, 1775 Isaac Davis had the opportunity to demonstrate his courage and love of fellow men, and, in the process, surrendered his life for the privilege. We are holding a ball in his honor this Patriot's Day.
8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. $20.00 per person
Join Susan Elberger, our contra dancing caller
at the
Acton Woman’s Club
504 Main St, Acton, MA.
(Colonial costume optional)
Sunday April 15
Isaac Davis Camporee and March
The official Boy Scout Historical Trail sponsored by the Scouters of the Isaac Davis Trail. It is the same trail used by Captain Isaac Davis and the Acton Minute Men in their historic march to Concord where "the shot heard around the world" was fired.
The Dr. Samuel Prescott - John Robbins Ride
The messenger did not dismount, but banged on the corner of the house, shouting "Captain Robbins! Captain Robbins! Up! Up! The regulars have come to Concord! Rendezvous at old North Bridge quick as possible! Alarm Acton!" Aroused from his bed, Robbins fired three shots with his musket to warn the town. Then he sent his 13-year-old son John to alert Isaac Davis and others. When he received the news, Davis sent word that he would leave for Concord as soon as thirty men had mustered in his yard."
(April 19, 1962 at 1:10 a.m. the first John Robbins' Ride was re-enacted - 45 yrears ago)
5:30 p.m. start at Robbins home site on Concord Rd, then on to
5:45 p.m. at Isaac Davis House on Hayward Rd, and on to
6:00 p.m. at Faulkner House, and ending at
6:15 p.m. at Liberty Tree Farm on Liberty St.
Monday April 16 - Patriot's Day
Walk the Isaac Davis Trail
Join us for the 50th Anniversary walking of the Capt. Isaac Davis Trail.
Retrace the steps of the original Acton Minutemen
(April 19, 1957- Ten Boy Scouts of Acton's Troop 1 set out from Capt. Davis homestead retracing the six and half
5:45 a.m. The march starts from the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School
(Hayward Road at Charter Road).
6:00 a.m. Arrives at Isaac Davis home site (39 Hayward Road).
6:45 a.m. Arrives at Isaac Davis Monument (Main Street (Route 27) and Concord Road)
8:45 a.m. Arrives at the Muster Field (Liberty Street and Estabrook Road, Concord)
8:50 a.m.Colonials step off the Monument St. parking lot crossing over the North Bridge and into position on the hillside. (we will wait for Acton Minutemen to Arrive)
9:00 a.m.Tactical scenario steps off.
9:20 a.m. Acton Minutemen salute
9:25 a.m. British Mourn Arms Ceremony
9:40 a.m. Final salute by the Colonial and British units on the bridge
9:45 a.m. Parade arrives
The Spirit of Acton - 1775
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
are proud to host the Spirit of Acton- 1775
Ride the Patriots' Day Trolley
$5.00 per adult / $2.00 per child
Ride on one of our two Patriot’s Day Trolley in a loop that goes from Town Hall, Hosmer House, Jones Tavern and the Faulkner House. For a day filled with colonial entertainment, games, crafts, animals, demonstrators, storytellers, and rousing 18th century music.
Hosmer House
Hear the story of Capt Isaac Davis and his courageous Minute Men
Storyteller - Kimberley Connors-Hughes
@11:00 a.m. 12.00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Make a powderhorn and tricorn hat. Tour the Hosmer House,
Jenks Library and Barn
Jones Tavern and Hosmer House
Enjoy the talents of 18th century musicians and singers commemorative, tavern/drinking, romantic ballads, sea shanties, children's ditties and songs of revolt
Jones Tavern: 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Faulkner House
Stop by for a piece of birthday cake, partake in weaving and spinning demonstrations, campfire cooking and children's games
Acton Woman’s Club
Just a short walk from Acton Town Hall to at 504 Main Street
Listen to the” Tales of the Revolution”
told by Mrs. Rachel Revere.
Stories of Amazing American Woman- Joan Gatturna
12:00 p.m.
seating limited
Patriots Day Parade
3:00 p.m.
Assemble at the Hosmer House to march down Main Street to Acton Town Hall
Today's Acton Minutemen are made up of men, women, and children,
ages 5 through 85. Who strives to bring history to life by portraying those brave
Patriots of the American Revolution from Acton who risked, and even gave, their lives on April 19th, 1775 in the cause for freedom.
National Park Services - Lexington and Concord, MA.
The Battle of Menotomy
Commemorating the Battles of Lexington and Concord - April 19, 1775
These are links to more information on April 19, 1775 and the Revolutionary War
Genealogy:
Acton Links:
Online Historical Collections - Acton Memorial Library
Historical Links:
