Tag Archives: Lexington Green

Lexington, 242 years later

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Rob Orrison

Lexington Green 242 years later, the question still remains…. Who fired first?

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April 19th Memories from Lexington

Posted on April 18, 2017 by erwguest

Leading up to the anniversary of April 19, 1775, we will be sharing some short remembrances from a few people who are from Lexington and Concord. This installment is by Rich Gillespie, a native of Lexington, Massachusetts. If you live in … Continue reading →

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Reflections of April 19, 1775

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Phill Greenwalt

On this date, 241 years ago, the first salvo of what would become the American Revolutionary War, was fired on Lexington Green and North Bridge in Concord. Historian John Galvin once wrote about the Battles of Lexington and Concord that … Continue reading →

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Another Anniversary to Commemorate Next Week

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Phill Greenwalt

As we observe the beginning of the end of the American Civil War this week at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, another anniversary is just around the corner. 240 years and 10 days ago and approximately 630 miles the first shots … Continue reading →

Posted in Emerging Civil War, Revolutionary War | Tagged 150th anniversary of Appomattox, 1775, 1865, Appomattox, Appomattox Court House, Battle Road, Battles of Lexington and Concord, Boston, Concord, Lexington, Lexington Green, Sesquicentennial | 1 Comment

The Shot Heard Round the World

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Phill Greenwalt

Today, we are pleased to welcome back guest author Kate Gruber. When American colonists reached for their newspapers on the morning of April 20, 1775—the day after the first shots fired at Lexington and Concord—they did not see the words … Continue reading →

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