If you’re planning a vacation to the Northeast, consider spending some time in Lexington – Massachusetts. Located northwest of Boston, this town is home to Lexington Common, also called Battle Green. It’s the site of the first shot of the American Revolutionary War. You can visit the Minuteman Statue or Revolutionary Monument here. You can also see the Hancock-Clarke House, which documents the town’s role in the revolution. The Hancock-Clarke House is an important historic building and is the location of reenactments.
For those planning a trip to Lexington, there are numerous public transportation options. MBTA bus #62 and 76 provide services to the town, and both can be accessed by the Alewife subway station. MBTA bus 76 can take you right to the city’s central area, while the 76 runs from Hanscom Field to Lexington Green. There are also plenty of intra-town bus routes in Lexington. You can also use the Lexpress to get around the city.
The Lexington Historical Society acquired the town’s old belfry, which was relocated to the Hancock School on Clarke Street. The town’s First Baptist Church was destroyed in a fire on May 13, 1850. The church was rebuilt on Massachusetts Avenue, and was the site of the first American Revolution battle. During the 1800s, the Byron Russell Blacksmith shop and Warren E. Sherburne House were built on Percy Road. The Hancock-Clark House was bought by the city and moved across the street to save it from demolition. The town’s First High School and First Town Hall were condemned by state inspectors. Today, both of these structures are operated by the Lexington Historical Society.