Battle of Menotomy: Myth, Lore, & History

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Battle of Menotomy: Myth, Lore, & History

Date & Time

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Time(s):

6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Description

Professor Donald Hayes will be presenting on his recent research and discovery of the role Danvers militias played in the Battle of Menotomy at the time of the Battle of Lexington and Concord. Danvers lost seven men that day, second only to Lexington itself. He will highlight what is myth about the events vs what is documented fact. Hayes is a longtime member of the Danvers Alarm List Company, re-enacting the Danvers Militia unit of 1775.

PLEASE NOTE: Seated capacity will be limited, attendees will be seated on a first come first served basis.

Special Instructions

Attendees may arrive up to 30 mins before the start of the lecture.

Host

The Rebecca Nurse Homestead and Danvers Alarm List Company

https://www.rebeccanurse.org

info@rebeccanurse.org

978-774-8799

Address

149 Pine St, Danvers, MA 01923

149 Pine St, Danvers, MA 01923

Directions

Accessibility

Parking Available

Event Category

  • Early Settlement
  • History
  • Lecture/Talk

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