Some old photos from Patriots’ Day, April, 19, 1985. I had to get up early to watch the reenactment of the April 19, 1775, “shot heard round the world” at the Old North Bridge in Concord, MA, which marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. This is an annual event, and I’m sure it was especially popular this year for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The event starts very early to align with historical precedent. Some people begin arriving at the bridge as early as 4:00 am for a good viewing spot. Patriots’ Day has been a Massachusetts state holiday since 1894, but has been observed on the 3rd Monday in April since 1969.
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