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Lexington Stages Patriots’ Day Reenactments of Revere’s Ride and the Battle of Lexington

The reenactments anchor America250 programming across the region.

British regulars fire their muskets at the militiamen on Lexington Green. Marking the 251st anniversary of the start of the American Revolution, the reenactment of the Battle of Lexington was held on the historic Lexington Green between the British regulars and the local militiamen. Over 700 British regulars fought about 77 patriots in a 15-minute skirmish that left eight Americans killed.
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A Paul Revere reenactor looks upward during the midnight ride commemoration in Boston, Friday night, April 18, 2025.

Overview

  • Reenactors in Lexington brought the start of the Revolutionary War to life Saturday on the Battle Green, following Friday night’s staged arrival of Paul Revere.
  • The morning sequence began around 5:15 a.m. with the ringing of the alarm, a civilian evacuation, and Capt. John Parker’s rally to keep the militia engaged.
  • Scenes then followed the British retreat, including a field hospital set up at Munroe Tavern at 10:30 a.m. and the arrival of Percy’s relief with cannon fire at 11 a.m.
  • The program moved to Tower Park for a running battle and wrapped with the town’s Patriots’ Day Parade stepping off at 1:30 p.m. before crowds lining the route.
  • Commemorations continue Sunday at Concord’s Old North Bridge and other America250 sites, with organizers urging early arrival or livestream viewing due to high interest.