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The Battles of Lexington and Concord Reenactment | Patriots’ Day Photo Tribute

This colorful photo tribute to the annual Lexington and Concord battle reenactment is the next best thing to being there.

By Heather Marcus|Apr 19 2021|

The Battle of Lexington and Concord Reenactment | Patriots' Day Photos

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Each year, on the third Monday in April, history buffs come together to breathe life into the battles of Lexington and Concord at the annual Massachusetts Patriots’ Day Reenactment. In 2011, photographers Jonathan Kozowyk and Henry Hung were on hand to capture the recreation of events that sparked a revolution for the 2012 Yankee print feature, “Two Mornings in April.” Here’s a closer look at the Lexington and Concord battles re-creation in photos.

2021 Update. This year the event will be celebrated virtually by the April 19th History Coalition. Learn More

The Battles of Lexington and Concord Reenactment | Patriots’ Day Photo Tribute

Patriots' Day Reenactment — Reenactors cross the North Bridge in the British Mourn Arms Parade.
Photo Credit : Hung, Jonathan Kozowyk and Henry

Patriots' Day Reenactment — Cannon firing demonstrations draw a crowd.
Photo Credit : Hung, Jonathan Kozowyk and Henry

Patriots' Day Reenactment — Re-actors pose with one of the working cannons used in a public demonstration.
Photo Credit : Hung, Jonathan Kozowyk and Henry

Patriots' Day Reenactment — A woman and her children play the part at Hartwell Tavern.
Photo Credit : Hung, Jonathan Kozowyk and Henry

Patriots' Day Reenactment — Keeping in formation, the colonists head to Hartwell Tavern. No detail is too small in terms of authentic accessories-muskets, tin water cans, wool blankets.
Photo Credit : Hung, Jonathan Kozowyk and Henry

Patriots' Day Reenactment — Costumes are impeccably made and authentic to the colonial time period.
Photo Credit : Hung, Jonathan Kozowyk and Henry

Patriots' Day Reenactment — British soldiers keep up the appearance of a real battle firing their muskets for spectators.
Photo Credit : Hung, Jonathan Kozowyk and Henry

Patriots' Day Reenactment — Colonist set a serious tone as they get into character along Battle Road.
Photo Credit : Hung, Jonathan Kozowyk and Henry

Patriots' Day Reenactment — Colonists march in character through the crowds.
Photo Credit : Hung, Jonathan Kozowyk and Henry

Patriots' Day Reenactment — British re-enactors wait along Battle Road.
Photo Credit : Hung, Jonathan Kozowyk and Henry

Patriots' Day Reenactment — Nearly 300 Colonial and British re-enactors participate in the “fight back to Boston” along Battle Road Trail in Lincoln.
Photo Credit : Hung, Jonathan Kozowyk and Henry

Patriots' Day Reenactment — Colonists march in character through the crowds.
Photo Credit : Hung, Jonathan Kozowyk and Henry

Patriots' Day Reenactment — Detail of a colonist’s clothing and accessories during the Battle on the Green.
Photo Credit : Hung, Jonathan Kozowyk and Henry

Patriots' Day Reenactment — The re-enactment of the Battle on the Green in Lexington begins at dawn.
Photo Credit : Hung, Jonathan Kozowyk and Henry

Patriots' Day Reenactment — British and American flags held high during the British Mourn Arms Parade in Concord.
Photo Credit : Hung, Jonathan Kozowyk and Henry

Have you ever attended the Patriots’ Day reenactment of the battle of Lexington and Concord?

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To see more of our photographers’ work, please visit:
http://www.jonathankozowyk.com
http://henryhungphoto.com/

This post was first published in 2012 and has been updated.

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Robert Willard Poskitt says:

February 13, 2019 at 11:46 am

I am trying to contact the Patriots’ Day re-enactor who plays the part of Prince Estabrook (first black to serve in the Militia) in the first battle on the Lexington Green on April 19th.’re-enactor. Please use my email so he can contact me or I will contact him if anyone can provide his contact information. Thank you.

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Coral Eggers says:

April 20, 2020 at 11:59 am

What history do you have re the Battle if Bunker Hill with Colonel Thomas Knowlton and his son. My grandmother was a Knowlton so am interested in that history.

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Steven says:

April 21, 2020 at 12:33 am

I don’t believe either of the flags in the last photo are British.

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Phillip nelsen says:

November 3, 2021 at 4:07 pm

Hey, you guys get this question a lot where can I sign up for the reenacting concord&lexington battle for 2022. I’m 20 years old and I’ve wanted to do it since I first moved to Concord.

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