Photos: Basking in the glow of history

Patriots of all generations — some in 18th-century garb, some in jeans and sneakers — gathered last Friday evening at the North Bridge to celebrate 250 years of American freedom.

Photos by Jon Chase

Reading of the Declaration of Independence. Minute Man National Historical Park, cannon firing in honor of the Declaration of Independence. Jon Chase photo — Ed Hurley, a longtime volunteer with Minute Man National Historical Park, reads the Declaration of Independence, the centerpiece of the evening’s festivities.

Fifers and drummers play. Minute Man National Historical Park, cannon firing in honor of the Declaration of Independence. Jon Chase photo — A fife and drum corps is at the core of this historical remembrance.

People sit in lawn chairs to watch the performance. Minute Man National Historical Park, cannon firing in honor of the Declaration of Independence. Jon Chase photo — Attendees take in the performance.

Mike Shook takes a photo with his dog Obi by his side. Minute Man National Historical Park, cannon firing in honor of the Declaration of Independence. Jon Chase photo — Mike Shook takes a photo with his dog Obi in tow.

Fife players, Minute Man National Historical Park, cannon firing in honor of the Declaration of Independence. Jon Chase photo — Fife players Kerry Bastow and Don Hafner perform in period dress.

A woman takes a photo on her phone. Minute Man National Historical Park, cannon firing in honor of the Declaration of Independence. Jon Chase photo — Some 250 years after the signing of the Declaration, catching a memorable moment is just a screen tap away.

Photos: Basking in the glow of history

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