Evacuation Day 250th Anniversary Ceremony in Boston Tuesday marks the 250th anniversary of the British army’s evacuation of Boston, a pivotal moment in the American Revolution. The event will be commemorated with a special ceremony and memorial service in Boston, featuring historical reenactments and speeches from notable figures. The day’s activities begin with a memorial service at St. Augustine’s chapel in South Boston, followed by a procession to Dorchester Heights for a commemorative program. The ceremony will honor the 1776 evacuation, which marked the first major victory for George Washington’s Continental Army after an 11-month siege. The event includes a memorial mass at St. Augustine’s chapel in the morning, with the procession starting at 10:15 a.m. and concluding at the Dorchester Heights Monument for commemorative exercises at 11 a.m. Political and community leaders, including Governor Maura Healey and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, will participate in the program. Reenacting units such as the Lexington Minute Men, the 2nd Massachusetts Regiment, and the Henry Knox Color Guard will also be present, alongside historical assets from Fort Ticonderoga and Saratoga 250. The event aims to celebrate the legacy of the American Revolution while engaging the public with living history. The full schedule includes a memorial mass at 9 a.m., a procession from St. Augustine’s Chapel to Dorchester Heights, and commemorative exercises at the Dorchester Heights Monument. The day’s events underscore the significance of Evacuation Day as a legal holiday in Suffolk County, observed on March 17, and its enduring connection to the nation’s founding.#boston #maura_healey #st_augustine_chapel #dorchester_heights #george_washington
