Here ye, hear ye! Experience a live reading of the Dallin Museum’s two favorite Paul Revere-inspired poems—one authored by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and the other by Cyrus Dallin himself—brought to life by Arlington locals.

On Mon., Apr. 18, 10 a.m., also get the inside story on the Battle of Menotomy and imagine what it was like on that tumultuous day in 1775.

This free program takes place in the newly renovated Whittemore Park, 611 Mass Ave, Arlington. Free parking is available in all town municipal lots. Bring a chair and/or blanket, and maybe a picnic basket? Families are welcome!

You’ll also learn about Dallin’s 57-year battle to complete his famous monument to Paul Revere in Boston’s North End. In addition, the museum will be open and you can view a newly acquired 3-foot antique bronze cast of Dallin’s Revere statue after the presentation.

Afterwards, you can move down to Town Hall and enjoy additional Patriots’ Day festivities—Paul Revere and William Dawes arrive on horseback at noon!

Rain date: Sun., Apr. 24, 11 a.m.