Last updated: July 4, 2025
Thing to Do
Discovering Lexington's Lost Battlefield ~ 11:00 am Mon, Tue, Fri, July 1-29, 2025
NPS
11:00 am Mon, Tue, Fri
Meet at Minute Man Visitor Center
45 minutes
Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of the battle. Learn about what happened there and discover how, after nearly two centuries of debate, modern investigative research and technology solved the mystery.
No program on Friday, July 4th. Join us instead at Concord's North Bridge at 2:30pm for our annual reading of the Declaration of Independence followed by a musket salute!
Meet at Minute Man Visitor Center
45 minutes
Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of the battle. Learn about what happened there and discover how, after nearly two centuries of debate, modern investigative research and technology solved the mystery.
No program on Friday, July 4th. Join us instead at Concord's North Bridge at 2:30pm for our annual reading of the Declaration of Independence followed by a musket salute!
Details
Duration
45-55 Minutes
Activity
Guided Tours
This is a 55 minute ranger-guided walking tour from Minute Man Visitor Center to the battle site along the Battle Road Trail. The trail surface is packed sand and clay and mostly flat.
Age(s)
10 and Older
Pets Allowed
Yes
Pets are allowed outside on a leash no longer than 6 feet. It is the pet owners responsibility to immediately bag and remove their pet's waste from the park.
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Location
Minute Man Visitor Center
The walking tour will gather at Minute Man Visitor Center, 210 North Great Road, Lincln MA (just off of Rt 2A on the border of Lincoln and Lexington)
Reservations
No
Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
October 2024
Time of Day
Day
Wednesday- Sunday 11:00 am
Accessibility Information
The walking tour is approximately a quarter mile long. It takes place along the Battle Road Trail and is wheelchair accessible.