Minutemen 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

The Minute Man, Concord, c1900. Creator: Unknown
The Minute Man, Concord, c1900. Inscription on statue's base: By the rude bridge that arched the flood / Their flag to April's breeze unfurled / Here once the embattled farmers stood

Old North Bridge Concord River Minute Man National Historical Park American Revolution Monument Massachusetts First Battle American Revolution. Statue by Daniel Chester French

The Minute Man statue, Old North Bridge, Minute Man National Historical Park. First Battle American Revolution. Statue by Daniel Chester French

Lexington Minute Man Patriot Statue, Lexington Battle Green, Massachusetts. Site of April 19, 1775 first battle of American Revolution, statue of John Parker Leader of American Patriots

Old North Bridge Concord River Minute Man National Historical Park American Revolution Monument Massachusetts First Battle American Revolution. Statue by Daniel Chester French. (Editorial Use Only)

The Minute Man statue, Old North Bridge, Minute Man National Historical Park. First Battle American Revolution. Statue by Daniel Chester French

Lexington Minute Man Patriot Statue, Massachusetts. Site of April 19, 1775 first battle of American Revolution, statue of John Parker leader of American Patriots, created 1900 by Henry Kitson

Minute Man statue, Old North Bridge, 1874 (bronze) (photo)
PNP328626 Minute Man statue, Old North Bridge, 1874 (bronze) (photo) by French, Daniel Chester (1850-1931); Concord, Massachusetts; (add.info)

American minute-man civilian preparing to go to war at short notice (litho)
PNP328625 American minute-man civilian preparing to go to war at short notice (litho) by American School; Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

Battle of Lexington, engraved by Cornelius Tiebout (1768-1835) (engraving)
2646247 Battle of Lexington, engraved by Cornelius Tiebout (1768-1835) (engraving) by Tisdale, Elkanah (1768-1835) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: First battle of the American Revolution)

The minute-men arm for action against the British, pub
PNP328623 The minute-men arm for action against the British, pub. by Currier & Ives, 1876 (colour litho) by American School

American minute-men marching against the British to the martial music of Fife
PNP328624 American minute-men marching against the British to the martial music of Fife and Drum, pub. by Currier & Ives, 1876 (colour litho) by American School

The Battle of Lexington and Concord (pen & ink & w / c on paper)
AQS257151 The Battle of Lexington and Concord (pen & ink & w/c on paper) by American School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Concord - The First Blow for Liberty, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Concord - The First Blow for Liberty, (1877). American patriots going off to fight the British. The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first battles of the American Revolutionary War

A Minute Man Preparing for War, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
A Minute Man Preparing for War, (1877). A minuteman goes off to fight in the American War of Independence, (1775-1783), as his distraught mother weeps

The Old Boulder Line of the Minute Men
Lexington, Massachusetts, USA - The House of Jonathan Harrington and The Old Boulder Line of the Minute Men - marking the spot where a small band of peaceful and untrained farmers (numbering 50 to 60)

Vintage World War I poster of a minuteman holding a lantern and standing with the American flag. It reads, Wake Up America Day April 19, 1917

DEATH OF ISaC DAVIS, He was a gunsmith and a militia officer who commanded a company of Minutemen from Acton, Massachusetts, during the first battle of the American Revolutionary War

War poster of American Infantryman marching past Minutemen
Digitally restored war propaganda poster. This vintage war poster features American Infantryman marching past Minutemen from the Revolutionary War

World War II poster of American Minutemen firing their rifles
Digitally restored war propaganda poster. This vintage World War II poster features American Minutemen firing their rifles in battle

Revolutionary War print of American minutemen being fired upon by British troops
Vintage Revolutionary War print of American minutemen being fired upon by British troops at Lexington, Massachusetts

DEATH OF ISaC DAVIS, He was a gunsmith and a militia officer who commanded a company of Minutemen from Acton, Massachusetts, during the first battle of the American Revolutionary War

THOMAS GROSVENOR, 1775. Lieutenant Thomas Grosvenor (1744-1825) and his servant Asaba at the Battle of Bunker Hill, 17 June 1775. Oil on canvas by John Trumbull, c1797

MINUTEMEN: HEROES OF 1776. Heroes of 76, Marching to the Fight. Lithograph
MINUTEMEN: HEROES OF 1776. Heroes of " 76, " Marching to the Fight. Lithograph, 1876, by Currier & Ives commemorating the centennial of the beginning of the American Revolutionary War

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The Minutemen, a symbol of American patriotism and resilience, stand tall at the Old North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts. This iconic statue, created by Daniel Chester French, pays homage to the brave souls who fought in the first battle of the American Revolution. As you gaze upon this monumental figure, you can almost feel the energy and determination that filled the air on that fateful day. Just a stone's throw away from the tranquil Concord River lies Minute Man National Historical Park. Here, history comes alive as visitors explore the very grounds where our nation's fight for independence began. The Old North Bridge stands proudly amidst this hallowed ground—a testament to courage and sacrifice. In Lexington Battle Green, another remarkable tribute awaits: The Lexington Minute Man Patriot Statue. Crafted by Henry Kitson in 1900, it immortalizes John Parker—the leader of American Patriots—who bravely commanded his men during that historic clash on April 19th, 1775. These statues serve as reminders of our nation's rich heritage and remind us of those who stood up against tyranny and oppression. They depict not only individuals but also embody an entire movement—the spirit of ordinary citizens turned soldiers at a moment's notice. Through engravings and lithographs capturing scenes from battles like Lexington and Concord or illustrating minute-men preparing for war with British forces—these historical artifacts transport us back to a time when freedom hung in balance. As we reflect upon these images and visit these sites today, let us honor those courageous Minutemen who paved the way for our liberty. Their unwavering dedication reminds us all that even in times of uncertainty or conflict; it is ordinary people who can rise to extraordinary heights when called upon to defend their beliefs.