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Title: RWVA Reclaims Lexington and Concord: 4/10/2010
Post by: crak on April 02, 2010, 02:55:15 PM
Saturday April 10th
Starting 10AM on Lexington Green
Lexington Green is the intersection of Massachusetts Ave and Bedford St in Lexington, MA

I'm holding an informal outing up and down Battle Road.

Some places we'll definitely go:
Lexington Green
Paul Revere capture site
Old North Bridge
Merriam's Corner
Original Battle Road between Hartwell Tavern and the Bloody Angle,

Then depending on if we have time, there's always Fiske hill, Menotomy, Charlestown... whatever people haven't seen with Appleseed eyes and however late they feel like hanging around.  

While we're out there, I'll be answering whatever questions people have about Appleseeding, Heritage, and how we're going to run Harvard the week after.  Micro-IBC style.

Rain or shine.  Old North Bridge area might be flooded between Major Butterick's House and the bridge but we'll still see what we can of it.  Bring family, friends, enemies, whoever!

Post if you're coming!  :D
Title: Re: RWVA Reclaims Lexington and Concord: 4/10/2010
Post by: Buzzworth on April 02, 2010, 03:16:38 PM
My son and I will be there  ^:)^

Title: Re: RWVA Reclaims Lexington and Concord: 4/10/2010
Post by: Buzzworth on April 02, 2010, 09:25:49 PM
[Courtesy of CortJestir:] via Firewall99

The Middlesex County Volunteer Fifes and Drums, along with several other F&D Corps, will be playing a parade at Merriam's Corner at 1pm on the 10th to be followed by a concert at the Paul Revere Capture Site at 2:30pm.

BTW, it's a great way to see period costume and hear period music from the Rev. War. MCV's costumes are among the most authentic and rival the Presidential Old Guard Fife and Drums in authenticity.

Middlesex County Volunteer Fifes and Drums
Music: The White Cockade
http://www.youtube.com/user/CortJestir#p/u/3/6K02ga28dkA
   
^:)^
Title: Re: RWVA Reclaims Lexington and Concord: 4/10/2010
Post by: SavageShootr on April 02, 2010, 10:10:11 PM
I want to go! Unfortunately the drive is a bit far. Not to mention that I have to work.

crak tells the story really well. This is a great opportunity!

Enjoy!
Title: Re: RWVA Reclaims Lexington and Concord: 4/10/2010
Post by: dwarven1 on April 02, 2010, 11:23:41 PM
You KNOW I'll be there.

Quote from: Buzzworth on April 02, 2010, 09:25:49 PM
Middlesex County Volunteer Fifes and Drums
Music: The White Cockade

I seem to remember reading somewhere that there is doubt as to whether that song could have been played on Punkatasset hill or not. Apparently the recollection of the song is mentioned in memoirs written down some 30 or 50 years later, and there are no contemporary accounts of it being played.
Title: Re: RWVA Reclaims Lexington and Concord: 4/10/2010
Post by: hawkhavn on April 02, 2010, 11:37:03 PM
crak,

Just so you know, I did go check the flights and cost for next weekend.  Can't do it right before 4/17, but man some day!

HH
Title: Re: RWVA Reclaims Lexington and Concord: 4/10/2010
Post by: VietVet on April 02, 2010, 11:47:01 PM
Looking forward to this experience. Going to steal some more of that knowledge both Crak and Buzzworth have. Trust me, they have plenty to spare. Planning on being there. Me and the Mrs. Will know definitely on Monday, but almost certain. Already booked a room just have to iron out the work schedule.
Title: Re: RWVA Reclaims Lexington and Concord: 4/10/2010
Post by: vernic82 on April 02, 2010, 11:48:45 PM
hmmm perhaps I could get the wife to tag along and let me go?  lets see how that goes over tomorrow morning  @)
Title: Re: RWVA Reclaims Lexington and Concord: 4/10/2010
Post by: vernic82 on April 03, 2010, 08:24:49 AM
Went over better than expected O0

Mary Ann & I will be there 8)
Title: Re: RWVA Reclaims Lexington and Concord: 4/10/2010
Post by: crak on April 03, 2010, 01:25:55 PM
Quote from: hawkhavn on April 02, 2010, 11:37:03 PM
crak,

Just so you know, I did go check the flights and cost for next weekend.  Can't do it right before 4/17, but man some day!

HH

Shoot me a PM whenever you can make it.  That goes for any Appleseeder.
Title: Re: RWVA Reclaims Lexington and Concord: 4/10/2010
Post by: smithy on April 04, 2010, 07:37:29 PM
I will be there. See ya at Lenxington green ;)
Title: Re: RWVA Reclaims Lexington and Concord: 4/10/2010
Post by: VietVet on April 05, 2010, 10:49:56 AM
Not good news....That work schedule I had to iron out. Wouldn't iron . Several on vacation this week, can't get Sat off. Hopefully I'll catch all next time. Sorry.
Title: Re: RWVA Reclaims Lexington and Concord: 4/10/2010
Post by: MattNES on April 09, 2010, 11:26:43 AM
I will be there, and likely my fiancé as well.

I'm assuming we will do lunch while on the trail like last time?
Title: Re: RWVA Reclaims Lexington and Concord: 4/10/2010
Post by: edmorseiii on April 10, 2010, 10:39:21 PM
I suck at this forum, I just found this thread.  :wb:

Beautiful day, learned A LOT!, and it was awesome being on the grounds the events happened in the season they happened. It really kind of brought everything home. Thanks to everyone involved, every time I get together with fellow Appleseeder's I meet some great new friends.

Can not wait for next weekend!

Pictures to follow... O0

(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i217/EDMORSEIII/P4090367.jpg)
This one came out awesome...
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i217/EDMORSEIII/P4090370.jpg)

(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i217/EDMORSEIII/P4090371.jpg)

(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i217/EDMORSEIII/P4090376.jpg)

(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i217/EDMORSEIII/P4090377.jpg)

(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i217/EDMORSEIII/P4100378.jpg)
Meriam's Corner
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i217/EDMORSEIII/P4100381.jpg)

(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i217/EDMORSEIII/P4100383.jpg)
FIRE!
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i217/EDMORSEIII/P4100384.jpg)
North Bridge, slightly flooded.
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i217/EDMORSEIII/P4100386.jpg)

(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i217/EDMORSEIII/P4100388.jpg)

(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i217/EDMORSEIII/P4100389.jpg)

(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i217/EDMORSEIII/P4100390.jpg)

(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i217/EDMORSEIII/P4100391.jpg)

(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i217/EDMORSEIII/P4100392.jpg)

(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i217/EDMORSEIII/P4100394.jpg)

(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i217/EDMORSEIII/P4100397.jpg)
The well at Fiske hill.
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i217/EDMORSEIII/P4100402.jpg)
Everyone, except stovepipe, she had leave early.
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i217/EDMORSEIII/P4100407.jpg)
Title: Re: RWVA Reclaims Lexington and Concord: 4/10/2010
Post by: R1SGx2 on April 10, 2010, 11:03:49 PM
IBC Lake Geoge 03-10
Sorry I missed this trip, work conflict,
Went this past Tuesday 9am until after 6pm
and finished the Saratoga Battlefield we started.
Was warmer then our visit, Tim Murphy's
marker was standing tall and proud.
Crak, thank you for your dedication
and sharing your knowledge.
Title: Re: RWVA Reclaims Lexington and Concord: 4/10/2010
Post by: vernic82 on April 12, 2010, 07:43:07 AM
What a day to spend with fellow Appleseeders! ^:)^

Great to hear the Strikes WHERE they occurred! ..:..

Reinforced everything, thanks to all the Red Hats; crak, dwarven1, buzzworth, smithy, TOMINCT and of course (thought not a Red Hat) Ranger Dave!

Here's some pictures:
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff119/fvernic/dscf1471.jpg)
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff119/fvernic/dscf1525.jpg)
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff119/fvernic/dscf1541.jpg)
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff119/fvernic/dscf1529.jpg)
Title: Re: RWVA Reclaims Lexington and Concord: 4/10/2010
Post by: Sprocket on April 12, 2010, 11:26:42 AM
Here's a link to my pictures - let me know if you can't see them via email and I'll send copies.

http://www2.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=4395395013/a=100241177_100241177/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink/COBRAND_NAME=snapfish/ (http://www2.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=4395395013/a=100241177_100241177/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink/COBRAND_NAME=snapfish/)
Title: Re: RWVA Reclaims Lexington and Concord: 4/10/2010
Post by: jj-22 on April 16, 2010, 09:11:20 PM
Had a great time.  Thanks Crak.
Here are a few shots that I took.  I think we all pretty much got the same stuff.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/jj-22/DSCN2314.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/jj-22/DSCN2315.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/jj-22/DSCN2302.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/jj-22/DSCN2313.jpg)
Title: Re: RWVA Reclaims Lexington and Concord: 4/10/2010
Post by: Chuckwagon on April 17, 2010, 10:55:44 PM
Fantastic photos!  O0 Couldn't make this time around, but defiantly want to make the trip next time you folks do this again.
Title: Re: RWVA Reclaims Lexington and Concord: 4/10/2010
Post by: R1SGx2 on May 08, 2010, 12:11:23 AM
Hi Crak,
Any forcast on a return visit to Battle Road? Had to work this one and missed it.
Went back to Saratoga Battle Field, was warmer then when we (IBC 2010 Lake Gearge) were there, walked the whole area, can feel the power.

Your a good man.

Thanx for all you do.
Title: Re: RWVA Reclaims Lexington and Concord: 4/10/2010
Post by: edmorseiii on May 08, 2010, 10:54:21 PM
If Crak would put an other Battle Road walk together, I would go back for sure.




As long as I am not floating out on the ocean somewhere.
Title: Re: RWVA Reclaims Lexington and Concord: 4/10/2010
Post by: davidgw1 on May 09, 2010, 11:48:07 PM
I'm sorry I missed the Battle Road walk on the 10th, too.  When ever there's going to be another one, I'll try to make it.  DaveW
Title: Re: RWVA Reclaims Lexington and Concord: 4/10/2010
Post by: Libertyxxx on May 10, 2010, 04:15:09 PM


I would go back I missed the bloody angle due to early departure!


(my first very first post guys & gals)

cindy
Title: Re: RWVA Reclaims Lexington and Concord: 4/10/2010
Post by: sureshot on May 19, 2010, 04:19:00 PM
I would love to make this as well. Please let me know if you plan another visit in the near future. Thanks.