See below for November and December 2024 Tour schedule.
Discover what happened on the Battle Green with our Colonial Guide!
On the one-hour tour, our expert guide in colonial dress will take you across this National Historic Landmark. You will learn about the notable sites and historic houses around Lexington Battle Green, where “the first blood was spilt in the dispute with Great Britain,” as George Washington wrote in his diary.
It is considered consecrated ground, both for the blood that was shed on it and for the militiamen who are interred here.
Some highlights include:
- The iconic Henry H. Kitson Minute Man Statue
- The Revolutionary War Monument, a granite obelisk erected in 1799, where the remains of seven militiamen killed in the battle are buried.
- Captain John Parker monument inscribed with: “Stand your ground. Don’t fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here.”
- The Old Belfry, which sounded the alarm on April 19, 1775, calling the militia to the Green.
- The Old Burying Ground where Captain John Parker, ministers John Hancock and Jonas Clarke, and an unknown British soldier are buried.
Tour Duration:
- 1 hour.
Major Historical Sites Covered:
- Lexington Battle Green, Lexington Landmarks/Memorials
Special Note:
For the Family of Four Special, any additional people above 4 people, tickets will be sold at regular rates.
November 2024 Battle Green Tour Times:
Tours run weekends only until November 30 with the exception of Thanksgiving Week. During Thanksgiving week, these are our tour times below.
Monday, November 25, 2024 – 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, and 2:30pm
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 – 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, and 2:30pm
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 – 10:00am, 11:30am, and no afternoon tours
Thursday, November 28, 2024 – Closed
Friday, November 29, 2024 – 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, and 2:30pm
Saturday, November 30, 2024 – 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, and 2:30pm
Sunday, December 1, 2024 – Tuesday, December 31, 2024 – No Tours
Contact Us:
- For any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us at the Visitors Center: 781-862-1450 or email us.
