Lexington Battle Green

The Lexington Battle Green spans 2.5 acres at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Bedford Street, featuring grass areas and several monuments.

On April 19, 1775, seventy-seven militia members confronted British forces at this location, resulting in the first casualties of the American Revolutionary War.

The granite obelisk Revolutionary War Monument, erected in 1799, contains the remains of seven militiamen who died during the battle.

Guided tours of the Battle Green operate on weekends until November, with adult tickets priced at 15 dollars and youth tickets at 10 dollars.

This location is among eight places in the United States where federal law permits the American flag to fly continuously, twenty-four hours daily.

Location: Lexington

GPS coordinates: 42.44944,-71.23139

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:15