Lexington Battle Green Tour

Overview

Guides in authentic Colonial dress will explain the events that occurred on this sacred ground over 200 years ago, at the very start of the American Revolution.

Learn who Captain Parker was, and what role Buckman Tavern served on that fateful April morning. Discover the everyday people who stood up for what they believed in, and the historic events that shaped the future of the United States.

Tours will begin in front of the Visitors Center, across the street from the Battle Green at 1875 Massachusetts Avenue in Lexington.

City: Boston

Thu 29 May

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Starting at $15.00

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Thu 29 May

Starting at $15.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Lexington Green

On the one hour tour, you will explore the many notable sites surrounding this National Historic Landmark. It is considered consecrated ground, both for the blood shed on it and for the Minutemen who are interred here. Some highlights include: The iconic Henry H. Kitson Minuteman Statue The Revolutionary War Monument, a granite obelisk erected in 1799, where the remains of seven militiamen killed in the battle are buried. Captain John Parker monument inscribed with: “Stand your ground. Don’t fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here.” The Old Belfry, which sounded the alarm on April 19, 1775, calling the militia to the common. The Old Burying Ground where Captain John Parker, ministers John Hancock and Jonas Clarke, and an unknown British soldier are buried.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (46)

Sabine B

Jun 2022

Great way to find out what happened on the Green and in the town of Lexington that would be the prequel to the Revolutionary War. Our guide was very knowledgeable on the lives of ordinary people. The walk is not very far in distance, but takes about an hour learning about the encounter of the militia of this farming community with the British Regulars. Our guide was very insistent that no British soldier died on the Green and the people of Lexington were preoccupied with survival rather than politics.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

I am so happy that you enjoyed the Tour of the Battle Green! Thank you for the kind review. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip to Lexington!

TML2010

May 2022

George is a true historian. He gave a terrific tour! We learned much and we are thankful for such a simple and informative tour! Great job!

Response from Host

Jul 2022

George is great! I am so happy you enjoyed your tour with him. Thank you for the kind review and I hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip!

shermacman

May 2022

Our tour guide, George, was brilliantly knowledgeable and steeped in Revolutionary War stories. If we had walked through the Lexington Green by ourselves we would have gone through in ten minutes and not learned a thing. The tour lasted an hour and it could have gone on for two. Do this tour!

Response from Host

Jul 2022

I am so happy that you had such a great experience! George certainly is knowledgeable and one of our best tour guides. Thank you for the kind review!