Pathway of the Patriots Saturday ~ April 26, 2008 (Rain date is Sunday ~ April 27, 2008 ) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Old Tarky School Lot on Russell Street (click here for directions and parking information) Admission is free! Get a taste of what life was like in colonial times during the early days of the Revolutionary War. The Old Battle Road Conservation area, which is the actual path taken by Woburn patriots as they marched to meet the Redcoats at Lexington, will be the site of historical re-enactments, a military battle and dramatizations. Experience the roar and thunder of a battle between His Majesty’s 10th Regiment of Foot and the brave Charlestown and Woburn militiamen who are willing to stand up for Liberty and Justice Visit the surgeon who travels with the British regiment and learn about the challenges he faces treating the wounded with his 18th century medical instruments Take part in the music and dance of the colonial era Observe the hardships and camaraderie of camp life Watch cooking demonstrations View colonial craftsman and their wares See what happens to those who dare steal from His Majesty’s Regiment < < < < < < < < < < < > > > > > > > > > > > SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 10:00 am Opening Ceremony 10:30 am Liberty Pole 11:00 am Gathering of the Militia 11:30 am The Fate of Asahel Porter 12:15 pm Chicken Seller 1:00 pm Tar and Feather Him! 1:30 pm His Majesty's 10th Regiment of Foot 2:00 pm Colonial Militia Drill 2:30 pm Battle Road Skirmish 3:15 pm Sylvanus Wood and the King's Grenadier SCHEDULED EVENTS WILL BE HELD ON THE OPEN FIELD Note: All times are approximate and the schedule is subject to change SITE MAP < < < < < < < < < < < > > > > > > > > > > > Photo courtesy of His Majesty’s 10th Regiment of Foot Click here to see a short video of British soldiers practicing military drills on The Lexington Green. < < < < < < < < < < < > > > > > > > > > > >   This year’s event is co-sponsored by   Northern Bank and Trust Company and Century21 Crowley the longest established bank and the longest established real estate office in Woburn, MA. < < < < < < < < < < < > > > > > > > > > > > Steve Braese, Broker/Owner of Century21 Crowley and J. Lawrence Mawn, Vice President of Northern Bank and Trust meet with representatives of the Charlestown Militia and His Majesty’s 10th Regiment of Foot. Photo by Gerry Kehoe, Innitou Photo Members of the Charlestown/Woburn Militia performing military drills. Photo by Gerry Kehoe, Innitou Photo To learn more about His Majesty’s 10th Regiment of Foot, visit http://www.redcoat.org To learn more about The Charlestown Militia, visit http://www.charlestownmilitia.org To learn more about The Woburn Militia, visit http://www.woburnmilitia.org/ To become a member of The Woburn Historical Society, visit www.WoburnHistoricalSociety.com Directions From Route 128, take Route US-3 exit 33A towards Winchester (Cambridge Street) for approximately 2 miles. Take a right onto Russell Street. The Old Tarky School Lot is about 1/2 mile on the right. Parking Parking is available in the lot as well as on one side of Russell Street for the day of the event. Please note posted parking and no parking signs. PLEASE NOTE: Parking for the elderly and handicapped is available in the lot. Please make your needs known as you enter the lot. Rain Date Call 781-287-0260 and a recorded message will let you know if the event has been postponed until Sunday, April 27th. Back to top