Battle Of Lexington Collection

Line of the Minute Men Memorial, Lexington, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Line of the Minute Men Memorial, Lexington, c1900. Inscription on monument: Line of the Minute Men / April19, 1775 / Stand your ground / Don't fire unless fired upon / But if they mean to have a

Statue of Capt. Parker, Lexington, Mass. c1902. Creator: Unknown
Statue of Capt. Parker, Lexington, Mass. c1902

The Fight at Lexington (colour litho)
2790362 The Fight at Lexington (colour litho) by Clark, Christopher (1875-1942) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fight at Lexington)

The Battle of Lexington (engraving)
3103325 The Battle of Lexington (engraving) by Darley, Felix Octavius Carr (1822-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Lexington)

The Battle of Lexington, (1877). Creator: Felix Octavius Carr Darley
The Battle of Lexington, (1877). The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first battles of the American Revolutionary War

The Battles of Lexington and Concord, 19 April 1775, (1872). The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first battles of the American Revolutionary War

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The Battle of Lexington, April 19, 1775. A battle at Lexington and later the same day at Concord, Massachusetts, triggered the beginning of the American Revolutionary War

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Paul Revere statue near Old North Church in Boston, Massachusetts. Digital photograph

Minutemen hearing of the Battle of Lexington, 1775
Minutemen leaving their homes in Stockbridge, upon hearing of the battle of Lexington. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Messenger bringing colonists news of the battle at Lexington Green, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Two lanterns in the belfry of the Old North Church, the signal to Paul Revere to begin his midnight ride, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration for Longfellows poem

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Paul Reveres ride to rouse Minutemen before the Battle of Lexington, April 19, 1775. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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Paul Revere alerting inhabitants along the road to Lexington, 1775. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

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Colonial women defending their home as a Minuteman leaves for battle of Lexington and Concord, American Revolution, 1775. Hand-colored halftone illustration of a 19th-century illustration

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Rider warning Minutemen the British were marching to Lexington 1775, beginning the Revolutionary War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Minutemen at the Battle of Lexington, starting the American Revolutionary War, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration by Darley

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Minutemen at Lexington Green, April 1775 - " If they want a war, let it begin here." Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

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The fight on Lexington Green, April 19, 1775, beginning the Revolutionary War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Howard Pyle

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British troops firing on the Americans at Lexington, first battle of the American Revolution, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Minuteman leaving for the Battle of Lexington, the start of the American Revolution, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Paul Revere, with his autograph. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Minutemen roused by Paul Revere to do battle in Lexington, April 19, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Paul Revere seeing two lights in the Old North Church steeple, riding to Lexington to warn the Minutemen the British were coming, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Wife holding her dying husband at the Battle of Lexington, start of the Revolutionary War, 1775. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Minuteman gets news the British are coming to Lexington, 1775
Wife awakens her minuteman husband with the news, " The British are coming!" Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Minuteman leaving for battle, 1775
With his familys blessings, a minuteman joins the colonial revolt, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Paul Reveres ride to awaken the Minutemen of Lexington, Massachusetts, April 19, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Paul Revere calling the Lexington Minutemen to arms, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Darley

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"The Battle of Lexington: A Defining Moment in American History" The Fight at Lexington (colour litho), The Battle of Lexington (engraving), and The Battle of Lexington, (1877) by Felix Octavius Carr Darley are just a few artistic depictions that immortalize the significance of the Battle of Lexington. This historic event, along with the Battles of Concord, marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War on April 19, 1775. Middlesex County became the stage for this pivotal clash between British troops and colonial Minutemen. As tensions escalated between Great Britain and its American colonies over issues such as taxation without representation, a spark was needed to ignite a revolution. That spark came when British soldiers were ordered to seize colonial arms stored in Concord. News spread like wildfire through towns and villages as Minutemen rallied together upon hearing about the battle at Lexington. These brave patriots stood ready to defend their rights and liberties against an oppressive regime. Their determination would forever change history. As dawn broke on that fateful day, shots rang out near Lexington's Common Green. Though outnumbered and outgunned, local militia faced off against highly trained British regulars. While it is unclear who fired first - "the shot heard round the world" - what followed was an intense exchange resulting in casualties on both sides. The bravery displayed by these early fighters set a precedent for future generations seeking independence from tyranny. It ignited a flame within every colonist's heart – one that burned brighter with each passing day until America emerged victorious years later. Today, we remember those who fought valiantly at Lexington as true heroes who paved the way for our nation's birth. Their sacrifice serves as a reminder that freedom must be defended fiercely if it is to endure throughout time. So let us never forget The Battles of Lexington and Concord – events etched into our collective memory forever – where ordinary men transformed into extraordinary warriors, forever changing the course of history.