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Chelsea marks 250th anniversary of Battle of Chelsea Creek; state resolution presented
Summary
State and city officials joined reenactors, students and volunteers at Port Park to mark the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Chelsea Creek. A state representative presented a special resolution; reenactors fired three cannon shots and demonstrated colonial-era schooling and musketry.
State Rep. Garcia presented a special state resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Chelsea Creek at a ceremony at Port Park in Chelsea, where reenactors, students and city officials marked the anniversary with demonstrations, music and cannon firings.
The resolution, read by State Rep. Garcia, thanked event organizers, volunteers and “our patriots who are here today to reenact such a historic moment for our city,” and was presented to the city and the event organizers, including Lourdes, whom the representative singled out as “pivotal.” Students from Johns Public Schools performed a song during the program, and organizers encouraged attendees to join the accompanying parade.
Council President Narieliza Jesus, who represents District 3, said the day “has been amazing,” and described Chelsea as “a city of resilience” while noting that she and the city manager participated in the program, including firing a cannon. Event organizers said reenactors fired three cannon shots into the water as part of the commemoration.
A colonial reenactor demonstrated classroom artifacts and period weapons for attendees. The demonstrator showed hornbooks and a dunce cap used in historic schooling and explained the difference between rifles and muskets, saying, “This device is only accurate for up 35 yards,” and describing how muskets were used in close-order drill. The reenactor also described loading procedures and said a musketeer of the period could fire more rapidly than a rifled weapon, demonstrating the flintlock mechanism for the crowd.
Organizers thanked volunteers, the city manager and local partners that assisted with logistics and visitor activities. One speaker expressed gratitude to the Katy Juris Fund Administration and MAS Maritime for providing a ship for families to visit during the event.
The ceremony combined official recognition by the state with public programming — musical performances, educational demonstrations and a parade — and concluded with organizers encouraging residents who did not attend to enjoy photos and video shared after the event.
