Peabody To Host Patriots Day Commemoration Events

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Peabody, Massachusetts will host a series of Patriots Day commemorations on Monday, including stops at the Jacobs Lot, South Burying Ground, and Peabody Monument. The events are designed to honor the city's deep Revolutionary War history and the local residents who played a role in the fight for American independence.

Why it matters

Peabody has strong ties to the earliest acts of resistance during the Revolutionary War, and these annual commemorations help the community remember and reflect on the sacrifices made by local patriots in the fight for freedom.

The details

The Patriots Day observance, conducted in coordination with the Danvers Alarm List, will include three historic stops throughout the morning. At 8:40 a.m., a new stone marker will be dedicated at the Jacobs Lot honoring John Jacobs, a Revolutionary War veteran and brother of Henry Jacobs Jr., who was killed during the Lexington Retreat. At 9:30 a.m., participants will gather at the South Burying Ground to acknowledge and honor the burial markers of those who fell during the Lexington Retreat. The final stop at 10:00 a.m. at the Peabody Monument will commemorate the first year of battle between the American colonies and British forces, with reflections on the unfolding struggle for independence and the community's role in supporting the cause.

• The Patriots Day observance will take place on Monday, April 21, 2026.
• The events will begin at 8:40 a.m. with a dedication ceremony at the Jacobs Lot.
• The second stop at the South Burying Ground will be at 9:30 a.m.
• The final event at the Peabody Monument will be at 10:00 a.m.