Leslie's Retreat 250 Red Coat March to Salem's North Bridge

Name: Leslie's Retreat 250 Red Coat March to Salem's North Bridge
Start: 2025-02-22T11:00:00-05:00
Location: Bridge St, Salem, MA 01970, United States

Schedule

Sat, 22 Feb, 2025 at 11:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Bridge St, Salem, MA 01970, United States | Salem, MA

Come and watch the dramatic standoff between British Troops and Colonials as it happened 250 years ago! On February 26, 1775, just weeks before the shots at Lexington and Concord, Salem witnessed what could have been the first battle of the American Revolution. When British Lt. Colonel Alexander Leslie and his troops attempted to seize colonial weapons, they were met with remarkable resistance at Salem’s North Bridge—where courage, diplomacy, and level-headed leadership prevented bloodshed but demonstrated American resolve.
Experience history come alive as we recreate this dramatic confrontation at its original location. Watch as historical reenactors portray the tense standoff between British troops and Salem’s citizens.
Be part of this remarkable commemoration as we honor the courage, wisdom, and restraint shown by both sides during this critical moment in American history. This event offers a unique opportunity to witness and understand how Salem’s citizens stood firm in defense of their rights while avoiding the outbreak of war—if only for a few more weeks.
https://www.salem400.org/event/red-coat-march-to-north-bridge/