Annual Ride of William Dawes

At the Devotion House on the morning of Patriots’ Day for an open house, period music, and the annual visit of “William Dawes” in a recreation of his ride through Brookline on his way to Lexington in 1775 to warn the colonial militia that the British troops were coming.

Free and open to the public. Refreshments and fun for the whole family!

9:15 AM Children’s activities and music on the lawn: make a simple period toy and listen to Fife and Drum music.

9:30 AM: Period music, children’s activities, and the annual reading of the Governor’s Proclamation of the Celebration of Patriots’ Day.
10:10 AM: Arrival of “William Dawes”! Watch him ride up Harvard Street on horseback to warn citizens of Brookline about the British Regulars’ move towards Lexington and Concord.
The Devotion House will be open for visits immediately after William Dawes’ departure.