Marhta Renderos

American Revolution Marhta Renderos

The battles of Lexington and Concord were the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War. The battles were fought on April 19, 1775, in Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay, within the towns of Lexington, Concord, Lincoln, Menotomy, and Cambridge. A Tourist Guide to the American Revolutionary sites of April 19, 1775, this book follows the historic timeline from the Boston Tea Party to the midnight ride of Paul Revere, to the minuteman battles in Lexington and Concord, and the retreat of the British soldiers back to the safety of Boston. GPS addresses help you find the historic sites both inside and outside of the Minute Man National Historical Park. Close to 100 photographs and maps guide you at the sites and provide recommendations on where to stand for those once-in-a-lifetime photographs. Links to external websites help you plan for the Patriots Day celebrations and describe how you and your family can participate in many free events.