Somerville’s Annual Patriot’s Day Ceremonies Set for April 19

On April 17, 2010, in Latest News, by The News Staff

~Photo by Kathleen Duncan

235th Anniversary to be Celebrated at Foss Park with Historic Games, Refreshments Beginning at 10 a.m.

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and Historic Preservation Commission Executive Director Brandon Wilson invite all residents and community members to the City's 235th Patriot's Day celebration, to be held at Foss Park on Monday, April 19th beginning at 10 a.m. Co-sponsored by the Preservation Commission, Historic Somerville, Somerville Museum, East Somerville Main Streets, and Friends of Foss Park, the day's events will include Colonial games and songs, light refreshments, speeches, and a visit from Paul Revere on horseback on his historic ride from Boston to Lexington through Somerville.

"Somerville has a rich, vibrant history, and we're proud to celebrate our City's important role in the Revolutionary era with this popular annual event," Mayor Curtatone said. "Each year our Patriot's Day celebration, like many of our great events, gets bigger and better, and I look forward to seeing residents and community members once again turn out to help us celebrate Somerville's historic traditions."

The event will begin at 10 a.m. with entertainment, games and refreshments, followed by a brief speaking agenda and the arrival of Paul Revere. Children will receive a "Colonial Times Passport" and are invited to participate in various Colonial-era games. Children who complete each of the six stations will receive a small prize. Attendees are also encouraged to dress in traditional Colonial attire.

For more information, contact Barbara Mangum, President of Historic Somerville via bmangum411@aol.com or 617-625-5809 or Preservation Planner Kristi Chase at 617-625-6600 ext 2525.