EXPLORE LEXINGTON: HISTORIC SITES
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Lexington Green
Outdoor attraction, open year round
Summer: staffed Battle Green Guides

See the Lexington Green where the first battle of the American Revolution took place on April 19, 1775. Visit the historical markers and monuments on your own, or schedule a group tour . Visit in April to see the reenactment of this famous battle. The Battle Green is attended to by colonial period costumed guides for most of the spring, summer and fall seasons. The guides, who are employees of the Town of Lexington, serve a function similar to park rangers. They give free tours of the Green including a detailed account of the events of April 19, 1775 and can answer other questions regarding Lexington’s history and attractions.

Old Belfry  
Outdoor attraction, open year-round

The Belfry was located on the Lexington Common (noted with a stone marker today) during the 18th century where it summoned people to worship and tolled for deaths and alarms. From this Belfry, the alarm was sounded on the morning of April 19, 1775, calling the militia to the Common.

The Belfry that stands today is an exact replica, built by the Historical Society in 1910, after the original was destroyed in a gale in 1909. A 19th century bell now hangs in the Belfry and is tolled each year to signal the start of the Patriots’ Day reenactment.

Old Burying Ground
Outdoor attraction, open year-round

The Old Burying Ground dates back to 1690 and contains the remains of many well-known Lexingtonians, including the grave of Captain John Parker, ministers John Hancock and Jonas Clarke and their spouses, and an unnamed Redcoat soldier who was wounded in Lexington during the battle on April 19, 1775 and died a few days later.

Join us Fridays June through October at 1:00 PM for "Stories in Stone", a guided tour of the Old Burying Ground. This hour-long tour explores the history of gravestone art as well as the stories of the people buried beneath them. 
Tours are $5 for adults (16 and under free) and may be purchased at Buckman Tavern on a first-come, first-served basis the day of the tour. This is a walking tour and involves crossing busy streets, and walking and standing on uneven, unshaded ground. Sturdy shoes and sunscreen are recommended.