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RWVA Reclaims Lexington and Concord: 4/10/2010

Started by crak, April 02, 2010, 02:55:15 PM

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crak

April 02, 2010, 02:55:15 PM Last Edit: April 02, 2010, 03:04:31 PM by crak
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
Check your drama at the door.

Buzzworth

#1
April 02, 2010, 03:16:38 PM Last Edit: April 02, 2010, 09:25:33 PM by Buzzworth
My son and I will be there  ^:)^

No Guns, No safety, No freedom
KNOW Guns, KNOW Safety, KNOW FREEDOM

Buzzworth

#2
April 02, 2010, 09:25:49 PM Last Edit: April 02, 2010, 11:12:09 PM by Buzzworth
[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
   
^:)^
No Guns, No safety, No freedom
KNOW Guns, KNOW Safety, KNOW FREEDOM

SavageShootr

#3
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!
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dwarven1

#4
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.
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GEORGE WASHINGTON

hawkhavn

#5
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
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VietVet

#6
April 02, 2010, 11:47:01 PM Last Edit: April 03, 2010, 08:43:41 AM by VietVet
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.
                                    OUR
FOREFATHERS WOULD BE SHOOTING BY NOW!

vernic82

#7
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  @)
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vernic82

#8
April 03, 2010, 08:24:49 AM
Went over better than expected O0

Mary Ann & I will be there 8)
"To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to remain always a child. For what is the worth of human life, unless it is woven into the life of our ancestors by the records of history?"
― Marcus Tullius Cicero

"You are not entitled to your opinion. You are entitled to your informed opinion. No one is entitled to be ignorant."
~ Harlan Ellison

"Yeah well, that's just, ya know, like, your opinion, man."
- The Dude

crak

#9
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

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Check your drama at the door.

smithy

#10
April 04, 2010, 07:37:29 PM
I will be there. See ya at Lenxington green ;)
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VietVet

#11
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.
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FOREFATHERS WOULD BE SHOOTING BY NOW!

MattNES

#12
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?
A right that goes unexercised soon devolves into a privilege, and finally a crime.

edmorseiii

#13
April 10, 2010, 10:39:21 PM Last Edit: April 10, 2010, 11:13:11 PM by edmorseiii
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


This one came out awesome...









Meriam's Corner



FIRE!

North Bridge, slightly flooded.















The well at Fiske hill.

Everyone, except stovepipe, she had leave early.

R1SGx2

#14
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.
"Eyes of the Warrior - Always open"
"What's the weather got to do with it, lets go."
"Appleseed, where good people come together to save a nation."

vernic82

#15
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:



"To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to remain always a child. For what is the worth of human life, unless it is woven into the life of our ancestors by the records of history?"
― Marcus Tullius Cicero

"You are not entitled to your opinion. You are entitled to your informed opinion. No one is entitled to be ignorant."
~ Harlan Ellison

"Yeah well, that's just, ya know, like, your opinion, man."
- The Dude

jj-22

#17
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.




Chuckwagon

#18
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.
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(Account of the exploits of Hezekiah Wyman on the 19th of April 1775)

R1SGx2

#19
May 08, 2010, 12:11:23 AM Last Edit: May 08, 2010, 12:15:12 AM by R1sgx2
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.
"Eyes of the Warrior - Always open"
"What's the weather got to do with it, lets go."
"Appleseed, where good people come together to save a nation."

edmorseiii

#20
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.

davidgw1

#21
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

Libertyxxx

#22
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

sureshot

#23
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.
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