Battle of Lexington - American Revolution

And so it began here. 77 Patriot Minutemen were met by over 700 British soldiers on Lexington green. 18 Patriots lay dead or wounded with no British casualties. The Redcoats marched on to Concord across what is now Battle Road - Minuteman Park of the NPS
The Green

Memorial

Up close inscription

Our Interpretor/Reenactor tells the story

Buckman Tavern where the Minuteman had gathered when Paul Revere rode in to town with the alarm. Revere then rode to Hancock-Clarke house to alert John Hancock and Sam Adams that the Regulars were marching in with orders to seize the men. Revere, Dawes and Prescott will then ride up the Battle Road heading to Concord where the local townspeople had their ammunition and powder stored.

After viewing Lexington photos go to my page for the MinuteMan Park and follow the ride of Revere, Dawes and Prescott.