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Minuteman National Historic Park |
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Congress authorized this park in 1959 to preserve "certain structures and properties of outstanding significance associated with the opening of the War of the American Revolution." The park consists of approximately 750 acres in the towns of Lincoln, Lexington and Concord located along Battle  Road, the
route traversed by the British troops on the morning of April 19, 1775, on their way to
and from the town of Concord. It was along this route that the colonial militia and
Minutemen took up arms in defense of their property and freedom and began the chain of
events which led to the creation of the United States of America.Park
areas of special interest within Lincoln include the site where Paul Revere was captured,
ending his famous midnight ride; the restored 18th century Smith House and Hartwell
Tavern; the remains of the Hartwell House and the "Bloody Angles" where some of
the heaviest fighting of the day took place. The park includes two visitor centers,
one in Lexington on Rt. 2A at the Lincoln town line, and the other in Concord, overlooking
the North Bridge. |
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