Michael Ruderman lives in Arlington and is an author and historian. He is a frequent presenter on topics of local history to community groups and historical societies. His love of history began in grade school, when he discovered many of his Duxbury classmates were descendants of Pilgrims.

The Battle of Menotomy

March 28, 2025

Michael Ruderman

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In 1775, Menotomy was a village of about 400 farmers, millers, tavern keepers, and their families. Located in today’s Town of Arlington, Menotomy stretched along Massachusetts Avenue from “the foot of the rocks” near Lexington to Alewife Brook. On April 19, 1775, the Battle of Menotomy would be the largest, longest, and bloodiest engagement of the day.

The Battle of Menotomy

June 15, 2023

Michael Ruderman

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Menotomy was a village of about 400 farmers, millers, tavern keepers, and their families in 1775. The Battle of Menotomy was one of the bloodiest of the American Revolution.

The Historic Peabody Building: A Gem in the Woods of Concord

The Peabody Building is part of Concord’s mid-century modern architectural legacy. Designed in 1968 by The Architects Collaborative (TAC) as an elementary school, it was opened in 1970 and served (along with the Sanborn building) for 55 years as the Concord Middle School. This building is the physical manifestation of the mid-century architects’ aspirations for the elevation of our society, starting with children and the design of their environment.

Discover the Battle Road

This week from Discover the Battle Road: Allow us to introduce the man described by one of His Majesty's spies as "A Very Bad Subject of the Crown." Oh, my. Then dive into the real story behind The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere in "Paul Revere's Other Riders." Hint: Longfellow got it wrong. History is always better when you hear what actually happened.

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The Battle of Menotomy

The Battle of Menotomy