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What is a Minuteman?

The marker sits upon the northeast corner of the Town Common in Lexington, Massachusetts. The granite slab denotes the approximate spot where...

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Lexington and Concord: The Shot Heard 'Round the World

This page provides a brief overview of the battles of Lexington and Concord, the first military engagements of the Revolutionary War.

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Significance of Parker’s Revenge

The battle ground at “Parker’s Revenge” is one of the most important sites along the Battle Road, the route of the British retreat from Concord toward...

Young colonial militiamen exchange fire against British redcoats at sunrise in this painting.

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Three Men from Acton

The town of Acton, Massachusetts, is located six miles west of Concord. In 1775, it was a small rural farming community in Middlesex County. Shortly...

An 18th century map of the Thirteen Colonies

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Colonial Governors

Learn about the men who ruled the American colonies in the name of King George III.

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Militia, Minutemen, and Continentals: The American Military Force in the American Revolution

Learn about the militia, minutemen, and Continental soldiers that made up the American fighting force in the Revolution.

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From Sea to Shining Sea, Celebrate the 245th Anniversary of America's Founding at These 15 Destinations

(Washington, D.C.) — Tomorrow marks the day when 12 daring and determined colonial delegations voted in favor of American independence in 1776...

Washington and Lafayette at Valley Forge / painting by Dunsmore.

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France in the American Revolution

France was America's first international ally, and their partnership during the Revolutionary War helped the United States to achieve its independence...

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The British Army in the American Revolution

The army that opposed American independence has its roots in the 17th century, with the formation of the “New Model Army” as a permanent standing army...

The Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker's Hill, 17 June, 1775

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Small Arms of the Revolution

The military tactics of the Revolutionary War were informed by the weapons of the period. Battles were fought with numerous different types of small...