The Tewksbury Historical Society commemorates the 250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War with a reenactment of the town’s 2nd Massachusetts Regiment.
Tewksbury, MA — Yesterday, the town’s Historical Society hosted a reenactment to commemorate Tewksbury’s role in the Revolutionary War, now 250 years ago. The 2nd Massachusetts Regiment marched along the historic route taken that day—down East Street, onto Lee Street, and ending at the Library.
Spectators and reenactors alike gathered outside the Library afterward to continue the celebration with refreshments and snacks.
In the early morning hours of April 19th, 1775, as Paul Revere’s alarm riders spread the word that the British Regulars were marching to Concord, an unknown rider arrived in town and alerted Captain John Trull in North Tewksbury who promptly fired three shots over the Merrimack River in a predetermined signal to gather the volunteer militia and march toward Lexington and Concord.
The other Tewksbury companies, led by Captain Jonathan Brown and Captain Thomas Clark, met at the Town Center. From there, they marched down East Street to Lee Street and via Chandler Street through Billerica to Concord. Companies from Tewksbury, Billerica, and other towns converged at Meriam’s Corner and fired upon the British Regulars who were retreating towards Boston after their defeat at the Old North Bridge.
A huge thank you to those from the Tewksbury Historical Society, Tewksbury Police Department, Tewksbury Fire Department, and Town Staff who helped make this event happen. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported.
Kari Weinstein
Kari studied Journalism and Advertising at Boston University and lived in Boston for 10 years, most recently moving to Tewksbury in early 2024. She has experience writing and producing content for radio and television.
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