Lexington Alarm March reenacted in Pawtucket
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Historic Militia and Kingston Reds reenacted the state’s Lexington Alarm March on Sunday.
Today, the RI Historic Militia and Kingston Reds reenacted the RI Lexington Alarm March in the @CityofPawtucket. Sec. Amore and the RI Department of State look forward to commemorating our nation’s 250th anniversary through events like this ahead of July 4, 2026. pic.twitter.com/SJbwUmtXXA
— RI Department of State | Secretary Gregg M. Amore (@RISecState) April 6, 2025
The alarm was a call for volunteers in 1775 that British soldiers were gathering in Massachusetts, and led to the battles of Lexington and Concord.
The city said the reenactment was the beginning of a series of celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
Pawtucket kicked off our celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with a ceremonial march and reenactment of the 1775 Lexington Alarm, retracing the steps of Rhode Island patriots who answered the call for freedom. pic.twitter.com/mcECwBZEwC
— City of Pawtucket RI (@CityofPawtucket) April 6, 2025
