Spark of the Revolution: the 250th Anniversary of the Powder Alarm

When:
Sunday, Sep 01, 2024 9:30a -
12:30p

Where:
Nathan Tufts Park
850 Broadway
Somerville, MA 02144

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Admission:
FREE

Hosted by:
somervillemuseum Alison

Categories:
Festivals & Fairs, Games, History, Outside

Event website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spark-of-the-revolution-the-250th-anniversary-of-the-powder-alarm-tickets-969050485087

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Powder Alarm, the Somerville Museum is partnering with the City of Somerville to produce a re-enactment of the historic event, followed by a living history fair. The fair will include docent tours of the Powder House, activity tables, and even a scavenger hunt of the park! 


What was the Powder Alarm? Learn more about the events leading up to September 1, 1774: May 23, 2024 Lecture - How to Lose an Empire: The Road to the Powder Alarm.


The re-enactment will begin at approximately 9:30 AM, followed by a living history fair and docent tours from approximately 10:00 AM until 12:30 PM.


Free and accessible. For additional ADA accommodations, please contact 311 (617-666-3311) in advance.

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