11:00 AM at First Parish of Norwell | 1:30 PM at First Parish of Scituate

The Scituate and Norwell Historical Societies are collaborating on an event to commemorate the 250th anniversary of what we today call “Patriots Day” (the Battles of Lexington & Concord).

What was happening in Old Scituate (today’s Scituate and Norwell) on or around April 19, 1775? 

A short fictional play, based on actual events in Scituate at the time, will be performed in both the First Parish of Scituate and the Second Parish of Scituate (today’s First Parish of Norwell).

A Town Meeting has been called, and residents are eager to hear the latest news. Have more Tories been stationed in Marshfield? Does the port of Boston remain closed to all commercial traffic? When will King George restore the citizens’ rights? See how the discussion changes after a post rider enters with news of the battles.

This interactive performance will give you a sense of the mindset of Old Scituate residents in the days before the Battles of Lexington & Concord—you will be in the room where it happens!

This event is free, but come early as seating is limited.