The One With the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord

 

 

Yesterday was the 250th anniversary of the opening battle of the Revolutionary War. Not too surprisingly, Massachusetts has decided to really do the anniversary in spectacular fashion.

 

Although I would have preferred to be there in person - and ode to my old Natick Minuteman Days - they actually held the events on the real day, April 19th (which was also the date of our family Easter Party and dance class from Bri and Kiff). As a result, I got up early and watched the reenactment on TV.

 

The TV experience was not too bad. I also live streamed the event, too. What was interesting is seeing a former Natick minuteman there, Marco. 

 

Overall, it was a really cool event...and narrated quite eloquiently, too. I'm glad to have seen it even virtually...and remembering the event is important!

The One With the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Massacre

Today is one of those days that represents a milestone moment in American history. The landmark anniversary of an important event that shaped the lives of our country.

250 years ago today on King Street, the Boston Massacre occurred. As tempers flared and Patriots confronted the British, the event is often viewed as one the galvanized Bostonians - and eventually Americans - against British occupation.

To honor this day, we discussed the event in class and I even showed the video linked here from School Tube.

Today is a day to remember the lives lost on that day and to honor a moment that changed American forever.