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As Paul Revere sped through the countryside along another road, William Dawes made a famous midnight ride that took him from the banks of the Charles River through the communities of Cambridge (once called Newtown), Lexington, and Concord. |
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Boston's expansion, like America's, was westward toward the mountains, and these important communities west of the city were large enough to play a significant role in the American Revolution. Today the cities of Cambridge, Lexington and Concord are linked by Battle Road, a designation given by the National Park Service, which harks back to that historic day when Revere and Dawes rode out, followed by troops of redcoats. The story of Battle Road and the events of that day in 1775 is clearly told in the exhibits at Minuteman National Historical Park in Lexington and Concord. Patriots Day, commemorating the first battles of the American Revolution, is celebrated every year on April 19th with a re-enactment of the Battle of Lexington. More... |
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The Lexington Minuteman on Lexington Green in Lexington MA.
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