On the 250th anniversary of the “Shot Heard ’Round the World,” what does it mean to be a patriot?  - The Martha's Vineyard Times

Marshall, Texas re-enactment celebrates America's 250th anniversary

MARSHALL, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) — America 250, a celebration of the upcoming semi-quincentennial, will host events across the country until July 4, 2026. More Harrison County 250 news The first events took place over the weekend with Two Lights for Tomorrow, ceremonies and tributes to Paul Revere and the rest of the Midnight Riders. One of the most unique events took place in Marshall. Marshall was the only city in Texas to host a re-enactment. Harr…

On the 250th anniversary of the “Shot Heard ’Round the World,” what does it mean to be a patriot?  - The Martha's Vineyard Times

LEXINGTON — Patriots’ Day weekend is truly one of the great New England rites of spring.  A small army of Islanders marched off to Lexington and Concord to observe the re-enactments and the parades on the 250th anniversary of the “shot heard ’round the world,” when, on April 19, 1775, a ragtag group of armed …