Women were key in the preparations for war in 1775 and their lives were greatly impacted by the fighting on April 19, 1775.
Photo by John Collins
The events of April 19,1775 impacted thousands of people who lived along the Bay Road from Concord to Boston. Although many of the stories about this historic day focus on the movements of military forces, hundreds of Women and non-combatants risked their lives navigating the surrounding chaos. From evacuating families to burying the dead, Women played an important role in the incredible story.
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In 2016 Minute Man NHP hired historian Alyssa Kariofyllis to write a series of papers about the women who lived along what came to be known as the Battle Road in 1775.
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Last updated: February 24, 2024
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