BEDFORD MINUTEMAN COMPANY
2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MONDAY, MARCH 27TH, 2017

Bedford Annual Town Meeting
Bedford Minutemen open Annual Town Meeting by posting the colors.

SATURDAY, APRIL 8TH, 2017

10:30am – Willson Park, Bedford MA

Liberty Pole Capping ceremony consisting of colonial troops from throughout New England parading from Bedford Common to Willson Park.

A Bedford Minuteman will climb the pole and, in defiance of King George, place a red cap on top.
British Redcoats will attempt to arrest the pole climber!
The British Commander will admonish the colonists for their rebellious behaviors!

A collation will follow ceremony at the Bedford High School Cafeteria.

Participating Captains – download your briefing packet.

SATURDAY, APRIL 8TH, 2017

1:00pm – Meriam’s Corner, Concord MA
Meriam’s Corner Exercise with the Bedford Flag leading the parade.

MONDAY, APRIL 17TH, 2017

7:00am – Bedford Minutemen leave Willson Park for the march to Concord.
9:00am – Bedford Minutemen march in the Concord parade with the Bedford Flag leading the way.
2:00pm – Bedford Minutemen march in the Lexington parade.

MONDAY, MAY 29TH, 2017

Old Burying Ground, Bedford
Memorial Day Ceremony
Bedford Memorial Day Parade

TUESDAY, JULY 4TH, 2017

Independence Day Parade
Burlington

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th, 2017

Bedford Day
Parade & Fair
Visit our booth for engaging history & merchandise sales