Buckman Tavern, Colonial tavern in Lexington, Massachusetts, US
The two-story Federal style building contains a restored 18th-century taproom with period furnishings and a central chimney fireplace at 1 Bedford Street.
The tavern served as a gathering point for Captain Parker's militia on April 19, 1775, before the first battle of the American Revolutionary War.
The building operated as the first public house in Lexington from 1710, functioning as a meeting place for local residents and traveling merchants.
The tavern opens Wednesday through Monday from 10 AM to 4 PM, offering guided tours and audio presentations included in the admission price.
The original front door displays a bullet hole from a British musket ball, dating back to the Battle of Lexington and Concord.
Location: Lexington
Inception: 1710
Architectural style: Federal architecture, Georgian architecture
GPS coordinates: 42.44930,-71.22970
Latest update: May 26, 2025 08:14
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