This story appeared in the Bedford Historical Society’s Preservationist newsletter in February: This spring will mark the Semiquincentennial — the 250th anniversary — of the events of April 19, 1775.

The 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolutionary War was marked shortly after 5 a.m. in Lexington, Massachusetts, on April 19, 2025.

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Even though there were dozens of critical events leading up to the shooting war that began on April 19, 1775, in the Massachusetts towns of Lexington and Concord, the actions of that day mark a ...

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Captain John Parker’s Lexington militia company returning fire on British light infantry who had fired upon them, killing eight and wounding 10 others. Many volumes have been published telling ...

A big anniversary looms, as you may have heard. The American Revolution started 250 years ago, on April 19, 1775, in Lexington and Concord. Cue the fifes and drums. Or maybe you haven’t heard.

It will be taking place on the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, on April 19, 1775, which marked the beginning of the American Revolution. A message on the ...

The 250th anniversary of the April 19, 1775 battles of Lexington and Concord was commemorated Saturday at John B. Foley Park ...