It’s hard to separate the towns of Lexington and Concord, as their shared past forever links them. History was made here on April 19, 1775, when the colonial militia and minutemen, determined to ...

Prologue: England, June 1773-March 1775 -- Part One. God Himself our captain: Boston, March 6-April 17, 1775 -- Men came down from the clouds: Lexington and Concord, April 18-19, 1775 -- I wish this ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Suciu covers trends in the world of aerospace and defense. American colonists and British soldiers exchange fire at the ...

“The shot heard ‘round the world” refers to the “first armed conflict” of the American Revolution: the Battle of Lexington and Concord. America 250 Moments is available to stream on pbs.org and the ...

April 18 and 19 marks the anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord—the day ordinary men changed the world. Have you heard? In 2026, the USA will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the ...

The final straw -- General Thomas Gage and George III -- Benjamin Franklin excoriated -- Britain closes the Port of Boston -- Declaring war on Massachusetts -- Support for Boston broadens -- Defiance ...

In the months leading up to the Battles of Lexington and Concord in April 1775, tensions between Loyalists and Patriots were also growing in Marshfield, culminating with Redcoats setting up camp at ...

Down the dark stream which seaward creeps.

The Battle of Bunker Hill, 250 years ago this week, dropped the other shoe on the Thirteen Colonies’ march toward independence. In that spring of 1775, the first shots were fired with some uncertainty ...

As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, those who portray the soldiers that fought for — and against — the American Revolution are readying themselves for battle. A number of ...