The Battle of Lexington
1775 (artwork ca. 1858)
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Sitting directly in the British path to Concord, Lexington’s militia mustered on the town Common (now Lexington Green) following Paul Revere’s midnight alarm. After hours of waiting, many retired to a nearby tavern until word came at dawn that the British Regulars were finally coming.
Outnumbered and under instructions not to fire first, the 70 militia men began to withdraw when a shot rang out. Regulars opened fire in response, killing eight colonists before marching on to Concord.
Outnumbered and under instructions not to fire first, the 70 militia men began to withdraw when a shot rang out. Regulars opened fire in response, killing eight colonists before marching on to Concord.
This primary source comes from the Records of the Bureau of Public Roads.
National Archives Identifier: 135797302
Full Citation: The Battle of Lexington; 1775 (artwork ca. 1858); Cities; Historical Photograph Files, 1896 - 1963; Records of the Bureau of Public Roads, Record Group 30; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/the-battle-of-lexington, January 12, 2025]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.
