While the "actual" 250th anniversary of Lexington and Concord is being held on April 19 in Massachusetts, Museum Village in Monroe, NY, also wanted to join in on America's anniversary. On March 27, an interpretation of the events which began the war for independence was held, using the "town" environment with its central green as an interpretation of Lexington. The 35th Regiment was joined by the 23rd, 15th, and 59th Regiments to form the British force under Maj. Pitcairn while the Huntington Militia and 5th NY portrayed the Minutemen.
Lexington had the British march out onto the field, met by a line of Minutemen. "Do not fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here," Captain Parker said.
"Disperse, ye damned rebels!" The British commander roared out.
A shot was heard (allegedly around the world, no less!) and the chaos began. An exchange of fire, a charge by the British into the rebels... in the simulated mayhem, the British line's order was restored and the Minutemen fell back.
For the Concord scenario, the scene was largely in reverse, with the British withdrawing back to "Boston" while being fired upon by the Minutemen all along the route.
All in all, it was a very successful and enjoyable day with good weather, a good audience, and good company! We were proud to have played a small part in the commencement of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
Lexington had the British march out onto the field, met by a line of Minutemen. "Do not fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here," Captain Parker said.
"Disperse, ye damned rebels!" The British commander roared out.
A shot was heard (allegedly around the world, no less!) and the chaos began. An exchange of fire, a charge by the British into the rebels... in the simulated mayhem, the British line's order was restored and the Minutemen fell back.
For the Concord scenario, the scene was largely in reverse, with the British withdrawing back to "Boston" while being fired upon by the Minutemen all along the route.
All in all, it was a very successful and enjoyable day with good weather, a good audience, and good company! We were proud to have played a small part in the commencement of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
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