Colonial militia practice in Powderhouse Park, this Sunday afternoon

[ron_newman]

I just got this e-mail from Brandon Wilson of the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission and thought it would be of interest here. (If the drill involves any gunfire, this post should head off any "what was that?" posts.)

Subject: Muster and Drill by Charlestown Militia, Gardner's Regiment this Sun. 1-3:30pm at Nathan Tufts Park!

Heads Up All!

Just to let you know, we have arranged for a local militia group to hold their muster and drill practice right here in Somerville this Sunday, at a particularly appropriate spot, the Nathan Tufts Park. This is the location of the original Powderhouse where the colonists' and British gunpowder was stored and raided in 1775, setting off the sparks that ultimately led to the American Revolution! Remember that Somerville was originally a part of Charlestown in the 1700's. They plan to practice starting at 1pm, likely near to the Powderhouse, off Liberty Ave. and Powderhouse Terrace.

Following the practice, members of the company, dressed in garb and equipped appropriate to the Revolutionary period, will be available to explain their actions, as well as the significance of this area to the founding of our nation, just in case you want to refresh your history or share it with your younger ones!

Comments

[vonelftinhaus.livejournal.com]

This is awesome! Ron do you know if they have done any activities at the Prospect Hill tower as that was also a place of historic significance?

[ron_newman]

Yes, there is a re-enactment of hoisting the First American Flag at Prospect Hill on New Year's Day every year.