This week from Discover the Battle Road: Meet Colonel James Barrett, who, along with his wife, Rebecca, frantically hid stockpiled arms from British soldiers in the early hours of the morning of April 19, 1775. Later that day, the town of Menotomy (current day Arlington) would experience the largest, longest, and bloodiest engagement of the day. Discover more about the decisive action and selfless sacrifice of that momentous day.
This year's Patriots' Day honored the 250th anniversary of the first battles of the American Revolution with great fanfare, historic reenactments, commemorations, and somber remembrance of those who gave their lives to help give rise to the United States of America. As we make our way towards July 4, 2026, and the America250 celebrations, we hope you will enjoy a look back at the events of April 19, 2025.
