Self Guided Driving Tour Battle of Lexington and Concord

Stand where the first shots of the American Revolution were fired. This historic green marks the moment colonial militia faced British troops, igniting the fight for independence.(10 min)

A key stop to explore exhibits, a large battle mural, and the “Road to Revolution” film. It provides context for the running battle that followed Lexington.(10 min)

Walk portions of the original battle route where colonial militia ambushed British troops from behind trees, walls, and fields during their retreat.(5 min)

Visit the site where Paul Revere was captured during his midnight ride. Despite his arrest, his warning had already spread, helping mobilize the militia.(5 min)

Step into colonial life at this restored tavern and surrounding homes. This area witnessed intense fighting during the British retreat back to Boston.(5 min)

A preserved cluster of colonial homes where families watched the battle unfold from their doorsteps as soldiers marched past twice in one day.(5 min)

A turning point in the battle where colonial forces launched a coordinated attack, beginning the sustained fight that drove British troops back.(5 min)

Visit the home where Little Women was written and explore a literary landmark tied to America’s cultural history.(pass by)

See artifacts from the Revolution, including Paul Revere’s lantern, and explore the home of one of America’s greatest thinkers.(pass by)

The historic town center where militia gathered and planned their defense. It also marks the broader legacy of sacrifice from the Revolution through later conflicts.(5 min)

Learn the story of Caesar Robbins, a formerly enslaved man who served in the war and whose family became part of Concord’s history.(5 min)

Stand where colonial militia fired the “shot heard round the world.” This iconic site marks the true beginning of the American Revolution.(5 min)