An open meadow at sunset. Golden rays of sun illuminate the grass and flowers
A stone sits along a dirt train. A metal sign attached to the stone marks the location of graves

"It was the sound of death to us all:" Fiske Hill Battle Walk

Minute Man National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Jun 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
  • Free

Join National Park Ranger Jarrad Fuoss as he explores the Fiske Hill battlefield. This beautiful rolling terrain marks the eastern boundary of the Battle Road Trail in Minute Man National Historical Park. Today the hill comprises about 75 acres of field and forest on the western edge of Lexington, Massachusetts. On April 19, 1775 fighting between Colonial Militia and British Regulars spilled over the crest of Fiske Hill including through the Fiske farm.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

This program will begin at the Minute Man Visitor Center and conclude at the Fiske Hill Parking Lot on Wood Street.

Latitude and Longitude 42.448768, -71.269509

Schedule

Date:

Jun 13, 2026

Time:

3:00 PM

Duration:

2 hours

This is a two hour battle walk. Bring bug spray, water, and proper hiking shoes.

Event Type

  • Guided Tour