On Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1, you are invited to Fall River Heritage State Park to commemorate the 247th anniversary of the Battle of Fall River with a weekend-long living history event on the same riverbanks that witnessed the battle.The Battle of Fall River Reenactment Weekend (May 31 – June 1, 2025) will feature a variety of engaging activities designed to immerse visitors in the Revolutionary War era and the history of Fall River.
Presented by the Lafayette-Durfee Historical Foundation in partnership with The City of Fall River, Viva Fall River, and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR), the events will be hosted at DCR Fall River Heritage State Park. The living history event will include several local military reenactment units, including the 54th Regiment of Foote and the 13th Continental Line. Both days will feature infantry drills, open-fire cooking demonstrations, blacksmithing, sailmaking, pottery, and more. The encampment will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m on both days.
The Battle of Fall River Reenactment Weekend is honored to be part of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ MA250, a statewide initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of pivotal events leading up to the American Revolution. MA250 celebrates Massachusetts’ rich history and its role in the fight for independence. The program spans from 2025 through 2033, marking key milestones from the colonial resistance to the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. Through events, educational programs, and community engagement, MA250 aims to inspire reflection on the past while encouraging conversations about democracy, freedom, and civic responsibility today.
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Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents One Act Wonders
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Eric Pape: The Fair God at Hammond Castle Museum
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NEW Exhibition: Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend
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Needham Line
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Lowell Line
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May 15 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Kingston Line
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Greenbush Line
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Fitchburg Line
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Fairmount Line
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