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American Independence Comes Alive in Lexington and Concord 

By StoryStudio on June 20, 2024

Wandering within the leafy lanes of Lexington and Concord, it's hard to imagine that these bucolic settings were once ablaze with the sparks of revolution. 

And yet, without the spirited sacrifices of women and men in these communities, the American Revolution as we know it would not exist. As we approach the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 2025, these town’s historical spirit of independence remains on full display. 

The new Lexington Visitors Center provides the perfect introduction for visitors planning to relive history and revel in the present. Located across from the famous Lexington Battle Green, the curious can immerse themselves in the Revolutionary History Room and study the Diorama of the Battle of Lexington. Including various guided tours, the Visitors Center also supplies additional information, public restrooms, and a varied gift shop.

The Concord Visitor Center is open year-round and provides visitors with private and daily tours, bus tours, information, public restrooms and hosts a small gift shop. Located in the heart of Concord center with convenient access to the MBTA, the visitor center is the perfect place to start your exploration. 

Interpretive guides in Lexington, well-versed in all facets of local history, lead tours across the Battle Green, the Old Burying Ground, and Liberty Ride Tours. Visitors depart these tours with a newfound appreciation for the area's historical significance and ancestral legacy, especially those who have discovered their personal relation to early patriots with the help of local libraries. On top of these guided experiences, visitors can walk on the five-mile Battle Road Trail in Minute Man National Historic Park, which brings you to the exact location where the "shot heard round the world" was fired. 

The Lexington and Concord's storied past shines gloriously today. In addition to the historic experiences visitors can enjoy, over 1,300 acres of conservation land provide a natural sanctuary for wildlife and flora. The Minuteman Bikeway also offers another excellent avenue to stretch one’s legs and explore New England's iconic broadleaf forests.

Walking tours also allow you to immerse yourself in diverse perspectives of Lexington and Concord’s living history. 

The tour topics reflect our cultural diversity, which has always been one of America's greatest strengths.

The Women of Concord Walking Tour demonstrates the fortitude, creativity, and leadership of women who fought for justice and independence via action, literature, and the arts. The Indigenous People tour describes over 10,000 years of residency. The African Americans of Concord tour takes us from enslavement to abolition.

The Patriots of Color tour highlights the many April 19, 1775 revolutionaries who were of African descent. There are also tours dedicated to the authors Emerson and Thoreau, a Twilight tour, and Family and Children walking tours.

Similarly, in Lexington the new “Something is Being Done” monument celebrates the contributions of the Mothers and Daughters of the Revolution; Abigail Harrington and Phebe Banister Burdoo who serve to remind viewers that women gave birth to, raised, and supported the men who are recognized for their service in the Revolution.

Lexington and Concord today offer much more than historical references, however. The bustling villages feature numerous amenities steeped in the independent spirit, beginning with Revolution Hall and Concord Market. Whether collecting baked goods or picnic fare, planning a night of fine dining, or craving something from the global menu, proprietors here have what you're looking for.

2 Historic Towns, 

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Unique shopping awaits, too, from flea and farmers markets to home furnishings, boutiques, and bookstores. 

Historic Concord has long been known for its upscale casual shopping scene with one-of-a-kind curated galleries and shops like Belle on Heels, Nesting, and Artisans Way, among many others. The Lexington Cultural District is home to flea market finds, period shops, gift stores, and historical sites that serve as the foundation of American Independence.

Wherever you travel in Lexington and Concord, you'll discover the seamless connection between dynamic history, outdoor recreation, and lifestyle aesthetics. Unlike our first patriots in 1775, who felt no choice but to revolt due to taxation without representation, among other British levies, how you spend your time around the Battle Ground is entirely of your own making. Individual itineraries here are as varied as the heroic individuals who attempted to block the British “regulars” when they marched across Lexington Common as a show of strength over the colonists.

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Speaking of the Red Coats, immersive history 
is never far away. 

Those strolling through the Lexington Cultural District or Historic Concord often encounter Minutemen and Redcoats, each eager to share their perspective about events before and after April 19, 1775, forming indelible lessons about our history and the independent spirit for which America became recognized across the world.

Located less than thirty miles from Boston Logan International Airport, visiting Lexington and Concord takes visitors to the birthplace of American liberty, a compelling and significant supplement to a New England vacation. Visit the Lexington and Concord visitor websites to plan your journey into the birthplace of American independence. 

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American Independence Comes Alive in Lexington and Concord 

By StoryStudio on June 20, 2024

Lexington and Concord today offer much more than historical references, however. The bustling villages feature numerous amenities steeped in the independent spirit, beginning with Revolution Hall and Concord Market. Whether collecting baked goods or picnic fare, planning a night of fine dining, or craving something from the global menu, proprietors here have what you're looking for.

The Patriots of Color tour highlights the many April 19, 1775 revolutionaries who were of African descent. There are also tours dedicated to the authors Emerson and Thoreau, a Twilight tour, and Family and Children walking tours.

2 Historic Towns, 

Wherever you travel in Lexington and Concord, you'll discover the seamless connection between dynamic history, outdoor recreation, and lifestyle aesthetics. Unlike our first patriots in 1775, who felt no choice but to revolt due to taxation without representation, among other British levies, how you spend your time around the Battle Ground is entirely of your own making. Individual itineraries here are as varied as the heroic individuals who attempted to block the British “regulars” when they marched across Lexington Common as a show of strength over the colonists.

More Adventures Await

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Learn more about Concord 250: Still heard round the world

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Learn more about Lexington: The Birthplace of American Liberty

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Learn more about Lex250: Honoring the Past. Inspiring the Future.

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Learn more about MA250: A History of Possibility

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Unique shopping awaits, too, from flea and farmers markets to home furnishings, boutiques, and bookstores. 

Speaking of the Red Coats, immersive history 
is never far away. 

Wandering within the leafy lanes of Lexington and Concord, it's hard to imagine that these bucolic settings were once ablaze with the sparks of revolution. 

Walking tours also allow you to immerse yourself in diverse perspectives of Lexington and Concord’s living history.