Event Description:

Honoring the heroic leadership shown by the brave American Minutemen of 1775, we invite all citizens within a Paul Revere's ride to come -- whether by cycle, carpool, hybrid, or bus -- to hear today's state and national (to be announced) leaders share their views on the American Energy Revolution we need to address the climate crisis. Confirmed local leaders include: Representative Will Brownsberger, Representative Jamie Eldridge, Senator Susan Fargo, Representative Jim Marzilli, and Senator Pam Resor. Rob Garrity, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Climate Action Network (MCAN) will emcee the Revolutionary Energy Rally.

Given strength in numbers, we invite past StepItUp organizers, and other concerned citizens, to join with us in making this a regional event. Many surrounding cities and towns are planning gathering/walks followed by "Revolutionary Rides" -- by bicycle and/or carpool -- that will join us at Minute Man National Park to kick things off at 2 PM. See, e.g., separate descriptions of events in Bedford, Boston (2 events), Cambridge, Carlisle, Framingham, Lexington and Weston. Local, historically-uniformed Minuteman companies -- complete with fife and drum -- are also expected to participate.

Inspiring remarks by today’s climate change leaders will be followed by a group Step It Up photo at 3:00 PM. Please bring a sign or banner, or better yet, wear revolutionary garb! Special recognition will be given to the city, town, or group with the largest number of representatives present.

We will add more details in the coming days, so check back often. Thanks!

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Note: To help promote this event in your area, please post our event flier: http://www.gwenet.org/stepitup2.pdf , and mention it to you friends.

Location:
269 Monument Street

Directions:
Please see Minute Man National Historical Park's website ( http://www.nps.gov/mima/). Parking near the Old Manse; walk over the Old North Bridge to the flag pole on the hill.