Yahoo

Battle of Lexington reenactment draws early-morning crowds for 250th anniversary

LEXINGTON — Thousands of people came to this Massachusetts town Saturday just before dawn to witness the beginnings of the American Revolution. Amid a hail of gunfire, they watched as British soldiers ...
The Boston Globe

As the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War approaches, Lexington and Concord remain in dispute

LEXINGTON — On April 19, 1775, the Revolutionary War began. On April 20, 1775, Concord and Lexington began fighting over where exactly that war began. Now, with the 250th anniversary approaching, ...
Wicked Local

'Began a revolution': Lexington, Concord mark 250 years since 'shot heard round the world'

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, on April 19 to participate in the ceremonies marking the 250th anniversary of the battles coined the 'shot heard round the ...
Boston Herald

American Revolution 250th celebrations begin in Lexington, Concord (Photos)

As church bells rung out at 6 a.m., people from all over stood in bravery, knowing the danger they were about to encounter, while remaining firm that they wouldn’t be taken down. After shots were ...