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Winter Carnival 2026: Family Fun in 1776

Sunday, February 2
12:30 - 4:30 PM
Bemis Hall
(parking available at the Stone Church)

Family Fun in 1776

Demonstrations, crafts, storytelling, music, dancing & merriment

What was life like in Lincoln 250 years ago?


12:30 pm - 2:15 pm ~ Be a Kid in 1776!

Explore crafts, games, and activities hosted by the Lincoln Minute Men as well as outdoor musket demonstrations and music by the Middlesex County 4-H Fife & Drum Corp.


2: 15 pm - 3 pm ~ Revolutionary Storytime

Dive into history with Lincoln's Richard Wiggin, historian and author of children's book, Polly Sumner: Witness to the Boston Tea Party. Plus more musket firing and fife and drums.

3 pm - 4:30 pm ~ 18th-Century Music and Dancing

Lace up your dancing shoes for live music, demonstrations, and dance instruction led by Lincoln's Winston and Jessica Tao and the Colonial Dancers of the Lincoln Minute Men. Please arrive promptly and wear light, comfortable shoes. (Dancing best for ages 10+)


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Colonial-inspired baked goods provided by Codman Farm and The Hyve .


Hosted by Bemis Free Lecture Series, Lincoln Historical Society, Lincoln Minute Men, and Middlesex County 4-H Fife & Drum Corp.

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