GLOUCESTER, Mass. — The Battle of Gloucester Reenactment Committee announces that it will host a press conference at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 18, to officially kick off a historic weekend of events commemorating the Battle of Gloucester, one of the lesser-known battles of the Revolutionary War that was a major factor in the formation of the Continental Navy.
The press conference will feature remarks from local leaders, event organizers, reenactors and distinguished guests, providing an overview and historical context for the events.
WHEN:
Thursday, June 18
- Press Conference: 10:30 a.m.
- Credential Pickup: 11:30-3 p.m.
- Media Walkthrough: 12-12:30 p.m.
WHERE:
Stage Fort Park, 24 Hough Ave., Gloucester. The press conference will take place in the area just in front of Cressy Beach.
WHO:
- Mayor Paul Lundberg, City of Gloucester
- Michael Graves, Officer Commanding of His Majesty’s Tenth Regiment of Foot in America
- Stephen D. Cole, Captain Commanding of the Lexington Minute Men
- Ruth Hodges, Founder/Director of the Ladies Association of Revolutionary America
- Michael De Koster, Battle of Gloucester Committee Cultural Heritage & Maritime Coordinator
- Jonathan Lane, Executive Director of Revolution 250
WHAT:
To celebrate a historic slate of events commemorating the Battle of Gloucester, the organizing committee is holding a Kickoff Press Conference at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 18.
Speakers will highlight the events and activities that will take place throughout the weekend and provide insight on the immersive opportunities available for attendees to learn, explore and witness history.
The battle reenactments, both by land and sea, will bring to life the British attempt to raid Gloucester Harbor. In addition, there will be a number of civilian programs throughout the day that will bring to life the civilian experience of the American Revolution, with costumed historical interpreters portraying the townspeople who lived and worked in Gloucester in 1775, a period-authentic military encampment, and sutlers selling various historical goods and wares.
For more information about the event schedule, please visit https://battleofgloucester.com/.
Members of the media interested in attending the press conference are asked to RSVP to Benjamin Paulin at ben@jgpr.net.
Immediately following the press conference, there will be a media walkthrough and media credential/parking pass pickup for those who have been granted credentials.
To request a credential and/or parking pass for the Battle of Gloucester reenactment events on Saturday, June 20 and/or Sunday, June 21, please submit this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewyTIKiqSBJG5ZTcZWkNrexKgjB-wS4ZQ_f3ogfi1oo_-Nyw/viewform?usp=header.