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5 days ago · Facing an impending rebellion, British General Thomas Gage decided to seize weapons and gun powder being stored in Concord, Massachusetts, twenty miles northwest of Boston, to prevent violence. Patriot spies soon got wind of Gage’s plan.
3 days ago · Revolutionary leaders John Hancock and Samuel Adams fled Lexington to safety, and Revere was joined by fellow riders William Dawes and Samuel Prescott. The trio were apprehended outside Lexington by a British patrol, but Prescott escaped custody and was able to continue on to Concord.
- The American Revolution—also called the U.S. War of Independence—was the insurrection fought between 1775 and 1783 through which 13 of Great Britai...
- On the ground, fighting in the American Revolution began with the skirmishes between British regulars and American provincials on April 19, 1775, f...
- The American Revolution was principally caused by colonial opposition to British attempts to impose greater control over the colonies and to make t...
- Until early in 1778, the American Revolution was a civil war within the British Empire, but it became an international war as France (in 1778) and...
- In the early stages of the rebellion by the American colonists, most of them still saw themselves as English subjects who were being denied their r...
5 days ago · The Battle of Lexington and Concord, fought on April 19, 1775, marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War. This pivotal battle ignited the flames of rebellion against British rule and set the stage for a long and arduous struggle for independence.
4 days ago · 00:43:04 - The shot heard ‘round the world; the start of the American Revolution. An event that would have profound consequences for world history, especially …
2 days ago · The Concord, Massachusetts Patriots' Day Parade is a unique Bay State event that features historic reenactors, fife-and-drum bands, and a special ceremony at the North Bridge. The year 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the battles of Concord and Lexington and the town is already gearing up for some extra special Patriots' Day festivities. 4.
1 day ago · Located in Concord and Lexington, the park offers a detailed look at the events of April 19, 1775. Visitors can explore the Battle Road Trail, visit historic houses, and attend ranger-led programs to understand the significance of this pivotal day in American history. 4. Boston
2 days ago · After the fighting at Lexington and Concord that began the war, rebel forces began a siege of Boston that ended when the American Gen. Henry Knox arrived with artillery captured from Fort Ticonderoga, forcing Gen. William Howe, Gage’s replacement, to evacuate Boston on March 17, 1776.
