OLD LYME — Old Lyme is participating in a national recognition called Two Lights for Tomorrow. State and municipal buildings, businesses, organizations, and homes across the US will be shining two lights in their evening windows as a nod to “One if by Land, Two if by Sea.”
The commemoration also signifies a unifying call to action for our citizens to celebrate and serve.
The Town of Old Lyme’s America 250 Committee is suggesting to those who can to shine two lights —any two lights, perhaps two window candles from the holidays, or even your two outdoor entry lights—in the window of their home or building the evening of Friday, April 18, for however long they choose. The Committee is also suggesting to all to post to social media a photo of your window with two lights with the tag #townofoldlyme – and plans to create a digital photo album of wide participation in Old Lyme.
“Two Lights for Tomorrow” commemorates the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s famous ride. Two lights in Boston’s North Church steeple meant the British were coming via sea. The Battles at Lexington and Concord following the British arrival marks the beginning of America’s Revolutionary War.
A page on ExploreOldLyme.com dedicated to the Town’s America 250 celebration provides more information and a link to a flyer promoting Two Lights for Tomorrow:
It is said that about 100 of our local men (with 63 names officially recorded) marched to Lexington after word arrived here that militia back up and “fresh horses” were needed after eight patriots were killed and nine injured in the initial fighting on the Lexington Green.
Visit this link to read about Lyme’s participation (Lyme and Old Lyme were one town back then) and some local names you might recognize.