Patriots Day marks the beginning of our country's battle for freedom. 

On this day, visitors to Old Sturbridge Village can learn to march and drill with the Sturbridge Militia, meet a 1775 minuteman and an 1838 volunteer militia man and learn about each of their lives and times, hear the "top ten military hits" on fife and drum, make a paper tricorn hat to wear and take home, and much more.

Other highlights include:

• Flag-raising and flag-lowering on the Common
• Musket-firing demonstrations
  Musket ball casting in the Small House
• Popular music from the Revolutionary period
  
  Much more during April school vacation weeks