History Comes Alive in Medford
For the second year local history buffs brought history to life this weekend by transforming Mystic Riverbend Park into a Revolutionary War encampment. The Stow Minuteman Company, together with Charlestown, Woburn, and Menotomy, demonstrated period crafts and music, performed military drills and camped out in the park while providing visitors and curious onlookers a unique glimpse into colonial life in America.
According to event organizer Ryan Hayward over 600 people came through the event last year and at least that many people were expected to participate this year.
Event organizer and Medford resident Ryan Hayward (right) with some of the “re-enactors.”
The actors fired off their muskets during a military drill similar to what colonists fighting the British would have done.
Medical instruments commonly used during surgery in the colonial era.
Visitors created candles with one of the actors.
The crowd enjoyed period music throughout the weekend.
Creating delicate lace calls for abundant time and patience!
– InsideMedford.com