Lockes in History

Did you know that members of the Locke Family were present at the start of the American Revolution?

Our cousin, Ebenezer responded to the alarm that the "British are coming!" Hearing shots coming from the Lexington Green, he and his cousin, Amos, rushed over to see the British and found the body of their neighbor, Asahel Porter. Ebenezer Locke took aim and fired at the British. Could this have been the famous "Shot heard around the world?"

Discover your heritage and make this year's reunion the best ever!

The Locke Family Association has changed the date and location to accommodate family summer vacations. And what better way to build family memories than by taking your family to an American Revolution Site and by introducing them to relatives from all over the country?

There is so much to do:

• Camping
• Mountains
• Seashore
• Museums galore!
• Take the train into Boston

Spread the word through your immediate family and plan your own mini reunions!

Accommodations are available at:
Best Western at Historic Concord
740 Elm Street
Concord, Mass 01742
(978)369-6100 or 1-800-528-1234
Ask for "Locke Family Reunion Group Rate".
Limited number of rooms reserved, so act fast!

For more information on other available accommodations, recreation and tours: www.concordchamberofcommerce.org.

Reunion Weekend Agenda:

Friday August 3
6 p.m. - whenever

Meet and Greet Dinner
Papa Razzi (Italian Cusine)
768 Elm Street
Concord, Mass 01742
(978)371-0030
www.paparazzi-restaurant.com

Saturday August 4
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Follen Community Church
755 Mass Ave.
Lexington, MA 02420
www.follen.org

9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Registration

10 a.m. - 12 noon

LFA Business Meeting

10 a.m. - 12 noon

Planned Children and Family Activities (for those not interested in attending the Business Meeting)

12 noon - 2 p.m.

Catered Lunch, Raffles, History presentation of Follen Church (Rev. Follen was credited for bringing the tradition of the Christmas Tree to American culture), Historical Presentation of the story of Cousin Ebenezer.

The rest of the day is free time for Families to see the sights! LFA suggestion:

Liberty Ride Trolley Tour of Lexington and Concord
Tickets good for 2 days and stop at 14 historical sites (hop on, hop off trolley stops, or stay on for full 90 minute ride narrated by a costumed guide) www.libertyride.us/libertyride.html

Sunday August 5
11 a.m.

Locke 'till we meet again Next Year! Minute Man National Historical Park