06/20/2026
Get DirectionsJoin us, together with the Town of Yarmouth, on June 20, 2026 to celebrate Yarmouth’s declaration of independence and honor the 447 Patriots from Old Yarmouth who served in the American Revolution. On hand will be history interpreters, colonial crafts people, local militia, music and more. A dedication of a new monument at the playground at 10:00 am will be followed by a commemoration at Ancient Cemetery and a self tour with historical figures near some graves. This initiative represents one of the most comprehensive local tributes to Revolutionary War service in Massachusetts and is funded in part by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism and the Town of Yarmouth Tourism Revenue Preservation Fund.
*Notes : this event will include live musket salutes using blank charges - loud noises will occur.
Parking is not available at the playground, but will be available at the DY Intermediate School on Station Ave with frequent shuttle buses to the event. Please see website for details.
Animals are not allowed in Ancient Cemetery.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Admission: FREE
10:00 am* | Town Revolutionary War Monument Dedication Thacher Park/Yarmouth Port Playground (GPS) 10-20 Old Church Street Learn about the history of Yarmouth and experience the unveiling and dedication of the new Town Revolutionary War monument
11:30 am* | Honoring our Patriots Commemoration~ Yarmouth Port Ancient Cemetery (7 minute walk from Playground) Join the SAR, DAR, Scouts and local Historians to honor those Patriots buried in the Ancient Cemetery
Interact with living history interpreters to meet the Patriots who served
11:00 am-3:00 pm | Living History Fair~ Thacher Park/Yarmouth Port Playground
Experience colonial era arts demonstrations including militia encampments and period music performances