The first stop this afternoon is in Lexington. Here we drive around the square where the first shots of the Revolutionary War were fired. The monument honors those who were killed in this first skirmish. Lexington is a small town. The bus doesn’t stop here; we travel on to Concord. But first a stop at the ranger station at Minute Man Historical Park where we treated to a wonderful presentation about Paul Revere’s Ride and the subsequent fights along the way.
The main site in Concord is the Rude Bridge where the “shot heard around the world” was fired. The colonists were backed into this area by the regulars, when they heard the shooting and saw the smoke from Lexington. They started to advance on the regulars and a shot was fired. From that point on the war escalated. As you enter the area you first see the monument where the first man was felled.
We crossed the bridge to yet another memorial to the brave farmers of the colony who resisted the British regulars. A most impressive and serene location.
The park ranger pointed out the events of that April 19, 1775, fateful day. These people were very conversant regarding the revolutionary war period. It was a great pleasure to see the enthusiasm of the re-creators of the period. Again we had a pleasant and informative afternoon.
We made it back to Quincy for a wonderful meal with our travelling companions at Anthony’s Pier 4. The meal was fantastic and just the right topper for a great day of sightseeing. The halibut was prepared to perfection. No wonder this restaurant has hosted many presidents, heads of governments and artists.
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