Here in Boston, MA, the month of March means the celebration
of St. Patrick’s Day. Whether you’re Irish or not, as a Bostonian, you can’t
help but get swept up in the music, the dancing, the food, the beer and the
overall Irish spirit during ongoing events and activities.
That’s because in Boston, St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just a day
to wear green and watch floats cruise by during a parade. There is a long
history here! As your Boston real estate agent, I’d love to fill you in on it
today.
It is said that the earliest celebration of St. Patrick’s Day
in America took place in Boston, in 1737. Colonists of Irish descent created a
modest parade, one that would return more than 100 years later.
Then, on March 17 in 1776, St. Patrick became a name that
saved Boston from British invasion. It is said that General John Henry Knox and Continental Army troops cut down trees and blackened and hollowed them to look
like canons. He and our troops then brought the 55 "canons" to Dorchester Heights
and made the password to cross through the continental lines “St. Patrick.”
When the British saw the canons, they turned back and
evacuated Boston on March 17. This is why in Boston, March 17 is also honored
as Evacuation Day!
The first official St. Patrick’s Day parade celebrated in
Boston, MA was in 1876, and it has been celebrated every year since. Evacuation
Day was declared a holiday in 1901, marking the 125th anniversary of the Continental
Army forcing the British out of Boston. Now, as Bostonians, we
celebrate both on March 17.
So, how can you celebrate this historic day? Every year,
there is a huge parade, a 5K run before the parade, and Irish dancing after the
parade. There is also a concert every year by the Irish punk band, Dropkick
Murphys. Check out my community events page to find all the information you
need!
As you take time this month to celebrate Boston's rich
history, take some time to also gear up for the spring real estate market. Home prices and home sales are up, so it’s a great time to
sell your Boston home. Because prices and sales are going up, you also shouldn’t
wait to buy a Boston home! Contact me. I am more than willing to help you
with whatever you need!
Patti Fine
Phone: 617-642-7585
Email: pf@pattifine.com
No comments:
Post a Comment