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Patriots' Day commemorates the battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775, which were the start of the American Revolution.
Patriots’ Day has been a day of commemoration for the first battles of the American Revolution. Here’s what to know about the holiday.
Maine and Massachusetts are the only states that recognize Patriot’s Day (Patriots’ Day in Massachusetts) as a legal holiday.
Monday is Patriots’ Day, which means some Americans will mark the beginning of the nation’s war for independence.
Patriot's Day, a holiday primarily recognized in Massachusetts and Maine, is typically meant to commemorate the beginning of the Revolutionary War 250 years ago. While some Mainers say ...
(THE CONVERSATION) Patriots’ Day, a commemoration of the battles of Lexington and Concord – the first confrontations of the American Revolution – holds historical value as a symbol of American ...
In Massachusetts, most state, county and municipal offices are closed on Patriots' Day. Since Patriots' Day is not a federal holiday, federal offices will be open on Monday. There will also be ...
April 21 is Patriot’s Day, a special holiday in Massachusetts that commemorates the state’s role in the American Revolution.