The Lexington Battle Green, also known as Lexington Common, is a historic site in Lexington, Massachusetts. On April 19, 1775, this green was the site of the first armed conflict between colonial militiamen and British soldiers, marking the start of the Revolutionary War. Known as the "shot heard 'round the world," this skirmish began the colonies' fight for independence from England. The Battle Green is now a National Historic Landmark and features key monuments, including the iconic Minuteman Statue, the Revolutionary War Monument, and the nearby Belfry, a reproduction of the structure that summoned the militia.

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April 28, 2022

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Lexington's Battle Green is the exact location of the the Battle that took place on the morning of April 19, 1775.

It was at this site that the opening shots of the Battles of Lexington and Concord were fired on April 19, 1775, starting the American Revolutionary War.

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August 28, 2023

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The battle fought on the Lexington Common between the British and the Americans on April 19, 1775 was one of the first great events of the American Revolution. But it wasn’t until the Centennial Celebration (1875) and President Grant’s official visit to Lexington that locals really started to value how important the site was.

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1. Cambridge to Lexington Battle Green via Minuteman Bikeway

50.0km

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190m

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2. Boston to Bedford via the Minuteman Bikeway — Boston, Massachusetts

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01:37

140m

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3. Acton loop via Minuteman & Assabet River Trail — Lexington

73.7km

03:04

500m

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Location: Lexington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

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Lexington Battle Green

1. Cambridge to Lexington Battle Green via Minuteman Bikeway

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3. Acton loop via Minuteman & Assabet River Trail — Lexington

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