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2nd Mass

Regiment

Col. Bailey's

A recreated unit of the American War of Independence

Visit us at an Upcoming Event

Sat, June 10, 2023, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Alden House

Duxbury, MA.   Experience the life of soldiers & civilians during the American Revolution with a day of military drills, living history demonstrations, craft programs and children’s activities.  At the childhood home of Judah Alden, who became a Captain in the original 2nd Massachusetts Regiment!

Sat & Sun, June 17-18, 2023, 10:00am - 4:00pm

245th Battle of Monmouth

Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Manalapan, NJ.  Reenactment of one of the longest battles of the American Revolution.  Experience the conflict as it plays out amidst the farmland, hills and meadows of this historic battleground.

Sat & Sun, June 24-25, 2023

The Army on Campaign

Bidwell House, Monterey, MA.  Experience the life of colonial soldiers as they rest while preparing for their next battle.  Food rations are issued, and the army must prepare meals in an earthen camp "kitchen".

Tues,  JULY 4, 2022

Parades, Parades, Parades!

Beverly Farms, Manchester-by-the-Sea & Wakefield, MA.   Join us for one, two or three parades celebrating Independence Day!

Sat & Sun, July 22-23, 2023

Defiance & Independence

Fort Ticonderoga, NY.   Witness the epic 1777 siege of American-held Ticonderoga.  As General Burgoyne tightened the hold on Ticonderoga, see how American soldiers and artillerymen held the line in the name of Liberty.

Sat & Sun, August 5-6, 2023

Redcoats & Rebels

Old Sturbridge Village, MA.   Visit us at the largest military re-enactment in New England with hundreds of Revolutionary War reenactors, both soldiers and civilians, encamped on the Village Common.  Learn about life in early New England and witness recreated skirmishes and battles.

Sat & Sun, August 26-27, 2023

Battle of Newtown

Elmira, NY.   The Battle of Newtown was part of a campaign to put an end to the continuous raids waged against the Patriots by the British and their Iroquois allies. George Washington ordered attacks against the Iroquois nation to remove them as a threat in the war.

Sat,  SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

Dracut Old Home Day

Dracut, MA.   An annual community event celebrating first responders and commemorating the events of 9/11.

Sat-Sun,  SEPTEMBER 23-24, 2023

Return to No. 4: Revolutionary War Weekend

Charlestown, NH.   A weekend of battles, living history demonstrations, and period vendors at an open air museum and historic site. Visit American & British camps and tour the recreated fortified village!

Sat-Sun,  OCTOBER 7-8, 2023

Living History Weekend

Bolton, CT.   A weekend-long living history event with Le Régiment Bourbonnais at Heritage Farm, portraying a campsite of Continental and French forces on the march.  Battle preparations, a camp cooking contest, and a twilight camp stroll are planned.

Sat, October 28, 2023

Battle for Red Horse Tavern

Wayside Inn, Sudbury, MA.  Listen to colonial music, talk with reenactors, visit sutlers, observe cannon firing demonstrations and more. Then watch as the Colonial and British armies battle for control of the Red Horse Tavern.

Sun, November 26, 2023

Salem Holiday Parade

Salem, NH.  This annual event has marked the beginning of the holiday season in Southern New Hampshire and Northern Massachusetts for the past 52 years!

Past Events

Sat, May 6, 2023, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Training Day at AHM

American Heritage Museum, Hudson, MA.  It's training day for the colonial militias (and reenacted military units of other eras), and it's open to the public! Get up close & personal with the soldiers and their gear.

Sat, April 22, 2023, 10:00am - 5:00pm

36th Annual Sheepshearing Festival

Gore Place, Waltham, MA.  A fun day in the fresh air featuring live music, craft vendors & fiber artists, livestock demonstrations and historic reenactors!

Sat, April 15, 2023 at 4:00pm

Battle of Tower Park

Tower Park, Lexington, MA.  2nd Mass members will join other reenacting groups to present a tactical demonstration at Tower Park in Lexington.  The battle will feature live musket and cannon fire between the colonial militia and the British redcoats!

Sat, April 15, 2023

Battle Road Events

Minute Man National Historic Park, Lincoln, MA (and surrounding sites).  2nd Mass members will be participating in The Civilian Experience of April 19, 1775 as well as the reenactment of Parker's Revenge (a tactical demonstration) and the Battle of Tower Park (see below).

Sat, November 5, 2022

Rebecca Nurse Homestead

Danvers, MA.  Fall tactical demonstration and living history presentations at this historic house museum rarely open to the public. 149 Pine Street,  9:00-3:00.

Sat, October 29, 2022

Battle for Red Horse Tavern

Wayside Inn, Sudbury, MA.  Listen to colonial music, talk with reenactors, visit sutlers, observe cannon firing demonstrations and more. Then watch as the Colonial and British armies battle for control of the Red Horse Tavern.

Sat & Sun,  October 8-9, 2022

Battle for Newbury

Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, Newbury, MA.  Watch colonial forces battle the Redcoats, tour the 1690 manor house, mingle with reenactors, explore the camps, and watch musket and cannon demonstrations.

Sat-Sun,  SEPTEMBER 24-25, 2022

Battle of Brandywine

West Chester, PA.   This year marks 245 years since the largest land engagement of the American Revolution.  A weekend of battles & living history demonstrations by over 1000 reenactors will commemorate the event on the same land where it originally occurred!

Sat-Sun,  SEPTEMBER 10-11, 2022

Return to No. 4: Revolutionary War Weekend

Charlestown, NH.   A weekend of battles, living history demonstrations, and period vendors at an open air museum and historic site. Visit American & British camps and tour the recreated fortified village!

Sat,  SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Dracut Old Home Days

Dracut, MA.   An annual community event celebrating first responders and commemorating the events of 9/11.

Sat & Sun,  AUGUST 13-14, 2022

Battle of Bennington

Walloomsac, NY.   Reenactment of the battle that was a turning point for the American cause during the Revolutionary War. On the original battlefields of what was once Bennington, VT.

Sat & Sun,  JULY 23-24, 2022

Battle of Bunker Hill

Hudson, MA.   An all-out weekend reenactment on the grounds of the American Heritage Museum. Watch as the Brits attack the rebels trying to hold Bunker Hill!

Mon,  JULY 4, 2022

Parades, Parades, Parades!

Beverly Farms, Manchester-by-the-Sea & Wakefield, MA.   Join us for one, two or three parades celebrating Independence Day!

Sat,  JUNE 25, 2022

Alden House Historic Site

Duxbury, MA.   Step back in time to experience the life of a soldier in the American Revolution with a day of military drills, living history demonstrations, craft programs and children’s activities.

Sat & Sun, MAY 21-22, 2022

Mt. Harmon Revolutionary War Reenactment & Colonial Festival

Earleville, MD.   Tour the British and Continental Camps, shop at the Colonial Market Faire, visit the Food Court and Tavern for refreshments, and stay for the battle to see if the Red Coats or Rebels will win!