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Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
Overview
Guides in authentic colonial dress will immerse you in colonial Massachusetts, where events that occurred on the Lexington Green 250 years ago changed the course of history forever. Discover how everyday people from 1775, including Captain John Parker, Abigail Harrington, and Paul Revere, stood up for what they believed in and shaped the future of the United States.
Tours will begin in front of the Visitors Center, across the street from the Lexington Battle Green, at 1875 Massachusetts Avenue in Lexington.
What's included
Explore the birthplace of American Liberty, where the American Revolution began 250 years ago
1-Hour Guided Lexington Battle Green Walking Tour
Tours led by Costumed Guide
What to expect
Lexington Green
1h · Admission ticket included
On the one hour tour, you will explore the many notable sites surrounding this National Historic Landmark. It is considered consecrated ground, both for the blood shed on it and for the Minutemen who are interred here. Some highlights include:
The iconic Henry H. Kitson Minuteman Statue
The Revolutionary War Monument, a granite obelisk erected in 1799, where the remains of seven militiamen killed in the battle are buried.
Captain John Parker monument inscribed with: “Stand your ground. Don’t fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here.”
The Old Belfry, which sounded the alarm on April 19, 1775, calling the militia to the common.
The Old Burying Ground where Captain John Parker, ministers John Hancock and Jonas Clarke, and an unknown British soldier are buried.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
The Tour will begin at the Lexington Visitors Center.
End point
The Tour will begin at the Lexington Visitors Center.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
