Where:
Fort Phoenix
Fort Street 3
Fairhaven, MA
Admission:
FREE
Categories:
Festivals & Fairs, History, Kid Friendly
Event website:
https://massachusetts250.org/event/harbor-of-courage/
Join us for MA250: Harbor of Courage, commemorating the first naval engagement of the American Revolution and one of Massachusetts’ defining moments. Set on Fairhaven’s scenic waterfront, this event will bring history to life with:
This special MA250 celebration honors the bravery, strategy, and spirit of those who shaped the nation. Families, history buffs, and waterfront enthusiasts alike are invited to witness, learn, and experience a day of American heritage like no other.
Co-hosted by the Fairhaven Village Militia and Discover Fairhaven with support from SRPEDD and BayCoast Bank — come see history in action at the very spot where courage met the sea!
EVENT SCHEDULE
Saturday, May 16
Sunday, May 17
LOCATIONS & PARKING
The Fairhaven Village Militia Encampment will take place on the Town-owned lot at Fort Phoenix, located at the end of Fort Street near the hurricane barrier entrance and historic cannons.
Discover Fairhaven’s Saturday festival will take place nearby at Grimshaw Park, in the grassy area behind the tennis courts on Green Street.
During the busy Saturday schedule, limited accessible parking will be available along Green Street. Please check in with the on-duty police detail officer for assistance.
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