April 19, 1775/ Saturday, April 19, 2025; 11:30am, Mound Cemetery, Marietta OH
*Commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington & ConcordThe Marietta Chapter Sons of the American Revolution are proud to host the 250th Celebration of the “shot heard “round the world” that include the the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
On April 19, 1775 two battles were fought that marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War - commemorated today as Patriots' Day. What started with the Dawes-Revere “Midnight Ride” that met in Lexington, led to the first shots being fired on Lexington Green between the Minutemen and the British Army. Who fired first?
Join us as we discuss that question as well as the direct connections between the Marietta pioneers and those Lexington & Concord Minutemen fighting that day. We will also learn about one of the Lexington minutemen, an enslaved man named Prince Estabrook and another little known, but important action at Springfield, Massachusetts that was led by one of the Marietta founders. Join us as we discover stories about the series of events that officially started our country’s fight for independence.
The programs are free and open to the public. *Sponsored by the Marietta Chapters; Sons of the American Revolution & Daughters of the American Revolution; with support from Washington County Veterans Service Office; Washington County Public Library; Marietta Chapter 743, Military Order of the Purple Heart; Ronnie W. Davis Memorial Post 5108; Beverly Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 3665; and Settlers Bank. For more info, contact Jean Yost, Secretary, jean.yost@gmail.com or 740-336-8060.
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