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Liberty Ride: A Unique Trolley Tour of Lexington & Concord

Operating Daily May 29 - October 31, 2010 from 10am - 4pm

Visit the birthplaces of American liberty and 19th century literature! Board a classic trolley to ride along the historic Battle Road while your costumed guide recounts the exciting events of April 19, 1775 and the literary legacy that defined American identity and culture.

Notice: All information about the Liberty Ride is current as of May, 2010, and may be subject to change.

What You'll See

Sites on the Tour

The Liberty Ride offers stops at:

  • Lexington Battle Green, where the Lexington militia confronted 800 British Regulars as the sun rose on April 19, 1775.
  • Buckman Tavern, where the Lexington militia gathered the night before the Battle. (Free admission with Liberty Ride ticket.)
  • Hancock-Clarke House, which was Paul Revere and William Dawes' destination on the night of April 18th, 1775, to warn Samuel Adams and John Hancock of the coming of British troops.(Free admission with Liberty Ride ticket.)
  • Munroe Tavern, which served as the British headquarters and field hospital. (Washington really dined here in 1789!) Beautiful garden with Colonial flowers. (Free admission with Liberty Ride ticket.)
  • Lexington Visitors Center, offering information and hospitality, a diorama of the Battle of Lexington, and a memorial to USS Lexington ships.
  • National Heritage Museum, which presents permanent and changing exhibits celebrating American history and culture from Colonial times to the present. Includes Heritage Café and Museum Shop. (Free admission and parking.)
  • Minute Man National Historical Park. View "The Road to Revolution" (a moving multimedia presentation) and exhibits at the Visitor Center. Free admission and parking. The park includes:
    --Paul Revere Capture Site. A monument marks the place where the famous "midnight ride" of Paul Revere came to an abrupt end.
    --Hartwell Tavern. This historic home and tavern is brought to life with living history demonstrations.
    --Battle Road. Walk the trail used on April 19, 1775.
    --Meriam’s Corner, terminus of the Battle Road trail and place where British regulars first came under fire as they retreated to Boston.
    --North Bridge where colonial militia men were first ordered to fire upon British regulars. See Daniel Chester French’s Minute Man statue, the grave of British soldiers, and other battle monuments.
    --North Bridge Visitor Center at Buttrick Mansion features exhibits detailing the events in 1775, an information center and bookstore located in a home built by the descendents of Major John Buttrick, the colonial officer who gave the command to fire at the North Bridge.
  • Orchard House, the home of Louisa May Alcott and her family and setting for the beloved Little Women. $$
  • Colonial Inn, a functioning inn and historic landmark at the heart of the village green, the Inn was a part of the events of April 19, 1775 and was later home to Henry David Thoreau.
  • Old Manse, home of minister William Emerson, his grandson Ralph Waldo Emerson, and the honeymoon home of Nathaniel and Sophia Hawthorne. $$
  • Concord Visitor Center, located close to restaurants and shops, offers information, guided walking tours of Concord, and public restrooms.
  • Concord Museum holds a nationally significant historical collection including the famed Revere lantern, Emerson’s study, and Thoreau’s Walden desk. Hands-on family activities, period rooms, and film “Exploring Concord.” $$
  • The Wayside was home to the Alcotts, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Margaret Sidney. $$
  • Emerson House, where Ralph Waldo Emerson, foremost 19th century literary figure, lived and wrote from 1835 until his death in 1882. Original furnishings and family memorabilia are on display. $$

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How and When

Seasonal Operation

Operating daily from Saturday, May 29 through October 31, 2010.

Scheduled Departures of 90-Minute Tour

  • Departs daily at 10:00AM, 11:30AM, 1PM, and 2:30PM from the National Heritage Museum, 33 Marrett Road (Rt. 2A and Mass Avenue). Free all-day parking. Also accessible by the Red Line subway and MBTA bus #62 and #76 from Alewife T station.

Convenient features:

  • Stops at Lexington & Concord's historic sites and attractions.
  • Easy on/off stops close to local attractions, hotels, shopping, and dining.
  • Free re-boarding.
  • 24-hour non-transferable pass

Parking

Free all-day parking in Lexington at National Heritage Museum and Minute Man National Historical Park.

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Ticket Information

Tickets include admission to all 3 Lexington Historical Society houses:

  • $25 Adults
  • $10 Students 5-17
  • Free under 5

Liberty Ride tickets may be purchased on-board or at the following locations:

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Discounts with Ticket

Your Liberty Ride ticket will entitle you to valuable merchant discounts.
Valid for one time use through October 31. Cannot be combined with other offers.

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Charters and Off-Season Group Tours

Liberty Ride guides and trolley are available for group tours and private charters year-round. For more information, contact Program Coordinator Masha Traber by email or call 339-223-5623.

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Acknowledgments

The Liberty Ride is a project of the Town of Lexington’s Tourism Committee. The Liberty Ride logo illustration is from "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere," published by Handprint Books. The illustration is used courtesy of Lexington resident Christopher Bing. The book is available at the Lexington Visitors Center and local bookstores.

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For Additional Information

For current recorded information call: 781-862-0500, ext. 702

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