Quincy 400 & MA 250: Battle Road 250th Anniversary
Quincy400: Battle Road 250th Anniversary: Lexington, Concord and The Siege of Boston
Tuesday, April 1 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Community Meeting Room, Main Library
40 Washington St. Quincy, MA
Quincy 400 Celebrations meets Massachusetts 250 with a special Battle of Lexington and Concord lecture!
The City of Quincy proudly marks 400 years of rich history, community, and culture since its settlement in 1625. Known as the birthplace of two U.S. Presidents, John Adams and John Quincy Adams, Quincy has been at the forefront of shaping American democracy and innovation. This milestone is an opportunity to honor our past, celebrate our present, and envision a bright future together. Simultaneously, April 19, 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the first battles of the American war for independence!
Join us at the Thomas Crane Public Library for Quincy400: Battle Road 250th Anniversary: Lexington, Concord and The Siege of Boston on Tuesday, April 1 from 6:30 – 7:30 PM at the Main Library on 40 Washington St, Quincy. Come commemorate the 250th anniversary of the battle that started the American colonists on the road to independence. Relive the fateful events of April 18-19, 1775 as Paul Revere, William Dawes and others rode through the countryside alerting local militia of the impending arrival of the British Regulars. Hear the stories of resistance exhibited on Lexington Green and the “Shot heard ‘round the World” at Concord’s Old North Bridge. Follow the steps of the British retreat back to Charlestown while under continuous harassment by the militia all along the Battle Road.
Rick Desmarais is a local historian and long-time member of the 2nd Suffolk regiment, First Company of Foot (aka Hingham Militia). Over the years, he has engaged in re-enactments of the Boston Massacre, Boston Tea Party, Battle Road events in Lexington, Concord and Arlington (Menotomy) as well as the Battle of Grape Island. He is a former Boston By Foot docent guide with over 25 years of experience leading tours throughout Boston and other South Shore destinations.
This year promises a wide array of programs and activities designed to celebrate 400 years of the people and ideas that have shaped not only Quincy but also the fabric of America. Additionally, we’ll have a year-round Quincy 400 display with rotating subjects/themes each month as well as Quincy 400 trivia sheets and Quincy 400 bingo! All are available at the Main Library. Bingo sheets are available at all Quincy Library branches. Stay tuned for more events to come!
Join us as we commemorate Quincy’s vibrant legacy and celebrate the shared pride of our community. Together, let’s honor our history and look forward to the next chapter.