Boston Occupied: The Red Coats are Coming...Again
| Hours: | 9:00am - 11:00pm |
| Ages: | Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | Free |
| Category: | Seasonal Fun |
On October 6 - 7, Revolution 250 will stage a re-enactment of the arrival of British regular troops. Boston Occupied: The Redcoats are Coming... Again commemorates the 250th anniversary of when the British regular troops landed in Boston in 1768, beginning a seven-year occupation of the City. To mark this important occasion, on the morning of Saturday, October 6, more than 150 Redcoat re-enactors will land on Long Wharf and then “occupy” Boston throughout the weekend.
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On Saturday, October 6, the Redcoats will land at Long Wharf in the morning and parade through the City, past the Old State House and through Downtown Crossing, en route to Boston Common, where they will set up an encampment and spend the night.
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While at Boston Common, the Redcoats will participate in various drills and demonstrations for the public to observe. As evening falls, the Redcoats will create a stir throughout Downtown Crossing as they occupy streets, restaurants, bars and hotel lobbies in the area before retiring to their encampment on Boston Common before midnight.
On Sunday, October 7, catch more drills and demonstrations as the Redcoats patrol the area.
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www.boston.gov/calendar/boston-occupied-redcoats-are-coming-again
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Boston
DOWNTOWN BOSTON
BOSTON COMMON
139 TREMONT STREET
BOSTON, MA 02111
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