The Lexington Minuteman, steps from where the American Revolution began. #LexingtonCommon #NoKings

"Stand your ground. Don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here." — Captain John Parker of the Lexington militia #OTD 250 years ago, April 19, 1775. #BattleofLexington #LexingtonCommon

The Lexington militia on the morning of April 19, 1775. #LexingtonCommon #LexingtonBattleGreen #Massachusetts