Patriot's Day 2021: Follow The Trail Of American Revolutionaries

LEXINGTON, MA — Patriots are heading to Lexington and Concord’s historical sites on April 19 this year—paper ones, that is.

To celebrate Patriot’s Day, the Town of Lexington is hosting a “miles and smiles” competition where participants can print out “patriots” and pose with them at landmarks. Residents will vote for their favorite pictures, and winners will be determined by these votes and the town celebrations committee.

Some of the stops on the route include the Minuteman Statue, the Paul Revere capture site and Hartwell Tavern. Apart from just tracking smiles—the photos taken at each place—participants can also simply track their miles to show how many sites they’ve visited.

The Lexington Historical Society will also host a series of webinars leading up to Patriot’s Day, including talks on the role of African American soldiers in the Continental Army and how women participated in the American Revolution, as well as reenactments of the writings of people present for the Battle of Lexington.

Want to participate in Patriots Point Walk: Miles & Smiles? Sign up and find more information here.