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It would be a gross understatement to say Lexington is rich in American Revolutionary War sites and museums. Listed below are several historical sites and museums located at Lexington.
Lexington Battle Green- Located at Lexington Center at the junction of Massachusetts Avenue and Bedford Street. The first blood shed in the American Revolutionary War was spilt at this site. It was at Battle Green that the first American Militia Minute Men were formed and activated. On April 19, 1775 the Minute Men fought the British Regulars in a bloody battle , nineteen Minute Men perished and several British soldiers were killed.
Revolutionary Monument- Located at Battle Green, Lexington. Completed on July 4, 1789, this monument is the oldest war memorial in the United States. This first Revolutionary War monument marks the grave of those soldiers killed in the Lexington Battle Green.
The Old Burying Ground- Located at Massachusetts Avenue, west of Lexington Green. Dating back to 1690, this grave site is the oldest in Lexington. Captain John Parker of the Minute Men and a British soldier from the Concord Retreat are buried at this grave site.
Buckman Tavern- Located at 1 Buckman street, Lexington. The oldest Tavern in Lexington, built in 1704. Seventy- seven Minute men assembled at the Buckman Tavern anticipating the arrival of the British Regulars on April 19, 1775.A tour of the tavern will reveal the 1775 appearance and theme of the era. There are many items on display at the Buckman Tavern including the taverns bullet clad-front door from the 1775 battle of Lexington.
Munrose Tavern- Located at 1332 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington. Built in 1690, this 300 year old structure served as a temporary headquarters and field hospital for 1000 British Regulars, commanded by General Earl Percy. General George Washington dined at this tavern fourteen years later in 1789. There are many artifacts from general Washingtons visit and from the Munrose family when they ran the tavern.
Hancock House- Location 26 Hancock street, Lexington.; built 1698. Paul Reveres famous ride from Boston on April 18, 1775 to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock of the advancing British troops was concluded at the Hancock House. Many Eighteenth Century furnishings and portraits such as William Diamonds drum and Major Pitcairns pistol can be seen at the Hancock House. There is also a fire equipment museum behind the Hancock House.
The Old Belfry-Located at Massachusetts Avenue and Clark street, Lexington. The bell was constructed in 1762. This multi-purpose bell was used to alert people of danger, tolled on their deaths, summoned people to worship, and served as an alarm for the April 19, 1775 Battle of Lexington.
Lexington Visitors Center- Located at Depot Square, Lexington. At this station, as many as nineteen trains arrived and departed from Boston on a daily basis . This depot was also the major social and ceremonial center of Lexington.
National Heritage Museum- Located at 33 Marrett road, Lexington. Admission to this museum is free. Founded by Scottish Freemasons, this museum has exhibits ranging from early American history to popular culture. Many events are sponsored each year at the museum such as the Heritage Music Series, lectures, and educational and cultural programs.
In addition to the above listings there are many more sites and museums at Lexington such as The Minute Man National Park, The Lexington Minute Man Company, and the Old North Church.
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