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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

British soldiers keep up the appearance of a real battle firing their muskets for spectators.

Photo Credit : Hung, Jonathan Kozowyk and Henry

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?

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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