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The events of the 19th of April 1775 evoked a distinctly personal feeling within the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. The loss of local citizens was deeply felt, impacting many. Not surprisingly, a feeling of gratitude and veneration for those who participated in the struggle for American Independence produced the desire to commemorate their sacrifice and preserve their names for future generations. We continue to expand upon this tradition in a creative and inclusive way and hope you will join us as well.
And so, while we are pleased in this e-newsletter to share a comprehensive overview of events and programs offered as part of the Patriots’ Day celebrations of 2024, we are also pleased to inspire you to continue your explorations throughout the year. To help you get started, we've created a curated itinerary featuring twenty-seven burying grounds in the heritage area where a total of 650+ Revolutionary War Veterans are interred. It’s the first in our efforts to identify similar sites within the region.
We invite you to read the remarkable story of the Nevens brothers of Hollis, NH and the monument that bears their name as part of our ongoing initiative How We Remember: Monuments, Memorials and Markers in the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area, and to peruse our Revolutionary Stories catalogue where you can learn about, among others, Prudence Cummings Wright. Or listen to one of our five prototype podcasts and learn just how many people were in the Hancock-Clarke House the night Paul Revere stopped by. It’s more than you thought!
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