241st anniversary of historic event to include colonial games, refreshments, visit by Paul Revere on horseback.
Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 1 Alderman Matt McLaughlin, and the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission invite all residents and community members to the City’s 241st annual Patriot’s Day celebration, to be held at Foss Park on Mon., April 18 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Co-sponsored by the Preservation Commission, Historic Somerville, the Somerville Museum, and East Somerville Main Streets, the day’s events will include Colonial games and songs, light refreshments, youth readings, and a visit from Paul Revere on horseback on his historic ride from Boston to Lexington through Somerville.
The event will begin at 10 a.m. with live music by the Somerville High School band, games and refreshments, followed by a brief speaking agenda with youth poetry readings and the arrival of Paul Revere. Children will receive a “Colonial Times Passport” and are invited to participate in various Colonial-era games such as Hoops, and Jacob’s Ladder. Children who complete each of the six stations will receive a small prize. Volunteers will be dressed in traditional Colonial attire and attendees are encouraged to do the same.
For more information, contact the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission at 617-625-6600 ext 2500, or Historic Somerville atadmin@historicsomerville.org, or 617-625-5809.
Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication, written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, in order to access the programs and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings, should contact the City’s ADA Coordinator, Betsy Allen, at 617-625-6600 x2323 orBAllen@somervillema.gov.
— City of Somerville
Happy Patriots Day to one and all! I hope everyone gave some thought to what this day means as citizens of this great land.
MY name is Debbie, my mom took me to Paul Reveres ride every year back in the1970s. now my daughter is 15 and we also have been coming here for years also. I think it is great that they still have the celebration every year , its great for the kids and a big part of history. We still go and always will. I would like to thank all the volunteers that take time out to make this a wonderful time for the kids and parents!