Concord (Mass.). Committee of Arrangements (1875)
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Committee appointed to arrange public celebration of centennial anniversary of Battle of Concord. Officers: G. Keyes; S. Hoar; H.J. Walcott. Subcommittees: General Invitations; Oration; Dinner; To Invite Participating Towns; Music; Press; Military; Decorations; Ball; Transportation; Reception of Guests; Executive. (Monument Committee, chosen earlier to arrange for monument to American soldiers at North Bridge, chaired by J.S. Keyes, engaged.
(Cont.) sculptor D.C. French. Unveiling of Minuteman Statue was part of Apr. 19, 1875 celebration.) Negotiations between Concord and Lexington for jt. celebration failed. Concord invited representatives of town, state and national govt., individuals, and organizations. Pres., Vice Pres., Secy. of War, and Mass. Governor attended. Chief Marshal: Maj. Gen. F.C. Barlow. G.W. Curtis delivered oration. Celebration included dinner for over 4,000. Committee published Proceedings 1876; financial statement appeared in 1875-1876 town report.
From the description of Concord Committee of Arrangements for the celebration in Concord of the centennial anniversary of the Battle of Concord records, 1873-1876. (Concord Public Library). WorldCat record id: 32752285
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- Concord, Battle of, Concord, Mass., 1775
- Concord, Battle of, Concord, Mass., 1775
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