Events on Dorchester Heights, 14 and 17 Mar.
Saturday, 14 March, 11 A.M. to 2 P.M.
Artillery Encampment
See authentic cannons up close and learn about the British evacuation in 1776. This hands-on, family-friendly program offers a vivid look at the technology and teamwork that helped change the course of American history. Visitors will also have the opportunity to climb the newly restored Dorchester Heights Monument for sweeping views of the harbor and city skyline.
Cannon firing demonstrations will take place at 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.
This year the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day/Evacuation Day parade is on Sunday, 15 March, for those who celebrate.
Tuesday, 17 March, 11 A.M. to 3 P.M.
Evacuation Day 250
This event is both a formal rededication of the monument and a commemoration of the day when British troops embarked from Boston and Continental troops marched into the town. It’s also the culmination of the Knox Trail events and of the Boston campaign for this Sestercentennial year. As such, I expect there will be speeches from lots of officials of different sorts.
The ceremony is scheduled from 11 A.M. to 1:30 P.M., and seating will be first come, first served. The monument will remain open for visitors until 3 P.M.
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