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Munroe Tavern

1332 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, MA 02420
United States

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Munroe Tavern in Lexington, Massachusetts
Munroe Taven in Lexington, Massachusetts is now preserved and operated as a museum by the Lexington Historical Society.

A Temporary Safe Haven

The Munroe Tavern was originally built in 1735 by David Comee. William Munroe acquired the building in the 1770s, and in October 1774, he received permission to operate a tavern. When word of the engagement between British troops and colonial militia reached Boston, Lord Percy led a relief force of one thousand British soldiers to reinforce the column retreating from Concord. Percy and his officers occupied the Munroe Tavern, using it as a headquarters and a field hospital for wounded British troops. After more than an hour, the British withdrew back towards Boston. In 1789, newly elected President George Washington visited the Munroe Tavern while on a trip to see the Lexington battlefield.

Today, the Lexington Historical Society uses the Munroe Tavern to tell the story of the battles of Lexington and Concord from the perspective of the British troops who participated. It also displays objects used by President Washington during his visit. Nearby, visitors can explore the Lexington Battle Green, Buckman Tavern, and the Hancock-Clarke House, all of which offer insights into the early moments of the American Revolution.

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Lexington and Concord
Battle Facts
Massachusetts | April 19, 1775
Result: American Victory
Estimated Casualties
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British
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