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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associatedWith Barlow, Francis C. 1834-1896. person
associatedWith Bryant, William Cullen, 1794-1878. person
associatedWith Clarke, James Freeman, 1810-1888. person
associatedWith Concord (Mass.). Monument Committee. corporateBody
associatedWith Curtis, George William, 1824-1892. person
associatedWith French, Daniel Chester, 1850-1931. person
associatedWith Hale, Edward Everett, 1822-1909. person
associatedWith Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894. person
associatedWith Keyes, J. S. person
associatedWith Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth, 1807-1882. person
associatedWith Lowell, James Russell, 1819-1891. person
associatedWith Reeves, David Wallis, 1830-1900. person
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Concord, Battle of, Concord, Mass., 1775
Concord, Battle of, Concord, Mass., 1775
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