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Things to do in Lexington, Massachusetts (MA): The Best Historic Sites
Before the morning mist had broken at dawn on April 19, 1775, shots rang out over Lexington, Massachusetts, signaling the beginning of the American Revolution. More than two centuries later, the town boasts a proud patriotic heritage, reenacting the Battle of Lexington and Concord and Paul Revere's Ride every April. Walk in the footsteps of the early patriots at the Battle Green and Minute Man National Historical Park, visit Lexington's three historic houses or take a Liberty Ride trolley tour.
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1. Lexington Green
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4.5 based on 373 reviews
Site of the first battle between the Minutemen and the Redcoats during the Revolutionary War.
Reviewed By SneakinDeacon - Christiansburg, United States
Our Bus Tour of New England stopped here and were were able to visit the site where the American Patriots first faced off with the British Red Coats. Our tour group had the service of a local guide who explained just what happened here in 1775, which made our visit even more enjoyable. The guide also pointed out the houses and building that were standing at the time of the skirmish. The actual Lexington Green is an open park that has the Minuteman Statue standing at one end. At the other is a Monument where the remains of those patriots who were killed are buried. Located adjacent to the Green is Buckman Tavern, which dates back to 1709 and is where the Lexington Minutemen assembled on April 19, 1775 before confronting the Red Coats. The Lexington Green and surrounding area is a must stop for anyone who enjoys history.
2. Buckman Tavern
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4.5 based on 229 reviews
This Historic Tavern is one of the few colonial era buildings still standing around the Battle Green and was used by the Lexington Militia on April 19th, 1775 as a gathering place. It is now a Museum with self-guided audio tours. *Due to COVID-19 concerns, Buckman Tavern is closed until March 30th*
Reviewed By Hollyrik - Bellevue, United States
We enjoyed the 45 minute tour conducted by Sarah at Buckman Tavern. As this was the only tour of a 1775-era building available during the pandemic, we were glad the Historical Society was able to maintain this tour in operation. Sarah gave us an excellent idea of how the building was used, and how it related to the 4/19/1775 events that happened right outside its front door.
3. Hancock-Clarke House
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4.5 based on 203 reviews
The home of Lexington's first two ministers and the location where John Hancock and Sam Adams were staying on April 18, 1775. Paul Revere stopped here on his famous "Midnight Ride" to warn Hancock and Adams that British troops had left Boston.
4. Munroe Tavern
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4.5 based on 96 reviews
Munroe Tavern was built in 1735 and temporarily served as a field hospital for the British Army on their retreat back to Boston from Concord on April 19, 1775. Later in 1789, George Washington paid a visit to the Tavern and dined in one of the rooms.
Reviewed By artchan93 - Nussdorf am Inn, Germany
Unlike the Buckman Tavern and the Hancock-Clarke House, the exhibits in this museum describe the movements and experiences of the British troops on that fateful mission to Concord to confiscate arms and military stores being accumulated by American revolutionaries. They tell the history of the beginning conflict in the American Revolutionary War from the British perspective. One gets a sense of the desperate struggle the British army soldiers engaged in that day. Even though it is farther afield than the other sites on the ordinary Lexington tour itinerary, it is well worth a visit to get a fuller understanding of that fighting.
5. Lexington Visitors Center
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4.5 based on 90 reviews
The new Lexington Visitors Center is now open. This is a one-stop-shop for information about the town and its colonial history. Check out our new Revolutionary History Room, U.S.S. Lexington exhibit, and retail shop. The Visitors Center is located on 1875 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02420.
