Honor The Past…
Inspire The Future

Join us for the Merrimac 150th Celebration
Food Truck Festival!

15+ Food Trucks, Artisan market, live music, family entertainment, kids activities, lawn games, inflatables, and more.

This will be a picnic style event, so bring a blanket or lawn chairs, grab something to eat from the food trucks, shop the artisan market, and enjoy the day with neighbors, friends, and family.

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Birds eye view of Merrimac's Main Street

Merrimac Massachusetts Sesquicentennial |
A Dramatic Journey Through 150 Years

A cinematic promotional video celebrating Merrimac’s 150th anniversary
and helping set the tone for this historic community event.

Time Capsule and Clocktower Lighting Event

Join us on Saturday, April 11th at 6:00 PM in Merrimac Square for the Merrimac Clock Tower Sesquicentennial Celebration, featuring the rededication of the Clock Tower and a special Time Capsule Ceremony.

Come be part of this memorable community event as we celebrate Merrimac’s history, honor this iconic landmark, and watch the Clock Tower illuminated once again. There will be music, refreshments, and plenty of community spirit as we mark this special occasion together.

All are welcome, and we hope to see a great crowd there.

Sponsored by the MMLD and the 150th Celebration Committee.

Time Capsule Physical Items Slideshow

A cinematic promotional video celebrating Merrimac’s 150th anniversary
and helping set the tone for this historic community event.

Time Capsule Digital Submissions Slideshow

A slideshow featuring digital submissions prepared for the Sesquicentennial Time Capsule, preserving photos, messages, and other digital materials
that reflect Merrimac in 2026.

A Year Of Celebration

In 2026, Merrimac turns 150. Join neighbors, friends, and visitors for a year of celebration filled with history, community, and fun. Together we will honor our past, showcase today’s Merrimac, and create memories beyond Merrimac 150.

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