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Historic Sites in Lexington

Explore 3 historic places in Lexington, from museums and landmarks to destinations connected with defining events and eras in American history.

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Historic Destinations in Lexington

Featured view of Lexington Battle Green in Lexington, Massachusetts

Lexington Battle Green

Lexington, MA

The historic common where Lexington militia and British regulars exchanged the opening gunfire of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775.

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Buckman Tavern

Lexington, MA

A preserved colonial tavern where Lexington militiamen gathered before confronting British troops on April 19, 1775.

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Featured view of Hancock-Clarke House in Lexington, Massachusetts

Hancock-Clarke House

Lexington, MA

The Lexington parsonage where Paul Revere warned John Hancock and Samuel Adams that British troops were approaching.

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Historical Eras Represented

Revolutionary War

Historical Events

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1775

Battles of Lexington & Concord

Revolutionary War

British regulars and Massachusetts militia fought at Lexington, Concord, and along the Battle Road on April 19, 1775, beginning open warfare in the American Revolution.

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