A colonial militia man fires his musket from behind a tree

Parker's Revenge Battle Walk

Minute Man National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Jun 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM
  • Free

On April 19, 1775 a column of 700 British soldiers desperately fought their way through swarms of militia on the Bay Road from Concord back toward Boston. In the town of Lexington the road crossed a small stream and curved at the base of a small hill. Here, new archaeological discoveries and historical research point to a fierce fight when members of Captain John Parker's Lexington Militia extracted their revenge on the weary British soldiers. Join a Park Ranger on a one-hour guided walk to the battle site, examine the evidence and discover what happened there 251 years ago.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Meet at Minute Man Visitor Center

Latitude and Longitude 42.448768, -71.269509

Schedule

Date:

Jun 20, 2026

Time:

3:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

This walk will occur 3:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Bring bug spray, water, and sturdy walking shoes.

Event Type

  • Guided Tour
  • Walk