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Bristol 1775 Bombardment Reenactment Planned For Tuesday
Bristol residents prepare for a 200 year remembrance of the October 7 1775 bombardment with exhibits at the Historical and Preservation Society on Court Street a torchlight parade and harbor fireworks. The Bristol Train of Artillery will reenact the ships discovery with two sailing vessels the Bill of Rights and the Black Pearl. A Bombardment Day Supper will be served at the First Congregational Church and costumes are encouraged.
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First Congregational Church
Bristol Train of Artillery
Bill of Rights
James Reilly
High
Bradford Sts
Bradford
Thames
Franklin St
Bristol Yacht Club
Historical Society
Court St
Bristol
Brown Univ
Wilfred H. Munro
Mount Hope
Munro
Newport
Glasgow