This cache has been placed with the First Parish Church’s permission. Please respect their property, avoid going into the church's Memorial Garden which is on the hillside between the carriage building and the cemetery, and do not cache from 9-11 on Sunday mornings (service hours).
With its proximity to Boston, Lexington and Concord, the town of Sudbury also has a strong history of participation in our country’s battle for independence. According to the Historical Commission, on April 19th 1775, nearly 350 Sudbury men mustered on the common at sunrise and proceeded toward Concord. While they did not make it in time for the British ransacking at Barrett’s Farm and subsequent battle around the Old North Bridge, they were able to join forces with militias from Acton, Lincoln and Concord in fighting at Meriam’s Corner, Hardy’s Hill and along the “Battle Road”. The skirmishes continued all along the way to Charlestown, where they eventually participated in the Battle of Bunker Hill. Several Sudbury men went on to serve with George Washington in the Continental Army - including John Nixon, who became a Brigadier General.
The memorial statue atop this knoll overlooks the town center and serves as a proud reminder of the determination and sacrifice of those early patriots. While standing next to the minuteman, you will share his view (a “Revolutionary Vision”, if you will) of many of Sudbury’s important historic locations. Looking across the street and going from left to right you can see (among other things) the following: the Town Pound, the Revolutionary War Cemetery, Grange Hall, Town Hall, Heritage Park, Hosmer House and the First Parish Church. The aforementioned Revolutionary War Cemetery (diagonally to the left) was originally created in 1716. The old stones within attest to the bravery of some 47 Revolutionary War veterans who are buried within.
The cache is a small, non-magnetic hide-a-key located about 50 feet from the memorial. Remember, the church is being kind enough to share in this history with us. So, please respect ALL of this property. There is no need to go more than a few feet off the pavement to retrieve the container. Please bring your own pen.
Congratulations to kestrel76 for the FTF!