2nd Mass
2nd Mass
Regiment
Col. Bailey's
A recreated unit of the American War of Independence
Sat, April 27, 2024, 10:00am - 5:00pm
37th 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, May 4, 2024
Eve of the Revolution
Rebecca Nurse House, Danvers, MA. In 1774, preparations were being made for war. 18th century militia drilling exercises and living history presentations at this historic house museum rarely open to the public. 149 Pine Street, 10:00-3:00.
Sat, June 8, 2024, 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, June 22, 2024, time TBD
Hanover Day
Stetson House, Hanover, MA. A day of military drills and living history demonstrations at the original home of the son of the 2nd Mass Regiment's own Colonel John Bailey. Part of the Hanover Day town celebration.
Sat-Sun, June 22-23, 2024
"More Wickedness Comes"
Fort Ontario in Oswego, NY. Battles in the streets and colonial militia scaling the walls of the Fort! (*SC)
Thurs, July 4, 2024
Parades, Parades, Parades!
Beverly Farms, Manchester-by-the-Sea & Wakefield, MA, plus - new this year - Saratoga, NY (*SC). Join us for one, two or three parades celebrating Independence Day!
Sat, July 13, 2024
Fort Sewall
Marblehead, MA. Hosted by Glover's Marblehead Regiment, this event showcases battles in the woods, on the streets, and on the beach.
Sat-Sun, July 27-28, 2024
Battle for Old Fort Niagara
Youngstown, NY. The Americans attack Fort Niagara while it is being held by the British. On the scenic shore of Lake Ontario. (*SC)
Sat & Sun, August 3-4, 2024
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 17-18, 2024
The Bristol Expedition
Coggeshall Farm Museum, Bristol, RI. A "campaign-style" camp portraying the 1778 occupation of RI by the British. Tactical demonstrations, lectures, and an 18th-century fashion show.
Sat, September 7, 2024
Dracut Old Home Day
Dracut, MA. An annual community event celebrating first responders and commemorating the events of 9/11.
Sat-Sun, September 21-22, 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-Sun, September 21-22, 2022
Saratoga Siege Weekend
Saratoga National Historical Park, Saratoga, NY. A demonstration weekend at the Battlefield including camping, drill demonstrations, and participation in local activities. (*SC)
Sat, October 26, 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, November 2, 2024
Holliston Historical Society
Holliston, MA. Colonial encampment with drills and demonstrations to celebrate the Town of Holliston's 300th anniversary.
Sun, December 1, 2024
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 53 years!
Sat-Sun, December 14-15, 2024
Raid on Fort William & Mary
Portsmouth, NH. Watch as the townspeople seize black powder, muskets and other goods at the Fort (also known as Fort Constitution)!
Sun, April 14, 2024
Battle of Menotomy
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.
Sat, April 13, 2024
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.
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!
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.
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-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, 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, 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 & 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, 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.
Tues, July 4, 2023
Parades, Parades, Parades!
Beverly Farms, Manchester-by-the-Sea & Wakefield, MA. Join us for one, two or three parades celebrating Independence Day!
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".
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, 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, 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!