Tufts Senior Connection Celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord

In the pre-dawn darkness of April 19, 1775, a column of British troops marched toward Concord to capture stores of weapons and ammunition hidden by the colonists. In Lexington, they encountered a determined group of militiamen, engaged in gunfire, and killed eight citizens, who became the first casualties of the American War for Independence. The British moved on to Concord, where they met fierce resistance from several hundred locals from surrounding towns, whose numbers swelled throughout the day. The British fled for their lives on the retreat to Boston, suffering heavy casualties.

Join the Tufts Senior Connection on March 29, 2025, as we return to the Day the Revolution Began, April 19, 1775, with a visit to the Concord Museum. In immersive, newly renovated galleries, history comes to life through the displays, stories, and artifacts that witnessed Concord’s leading role in the start of the American Revolution. 

Enjoy a guided tour plus time on your own to wander and enjoy, then continue our historic journey with a buffet lunch at Concord’s historic Colonial Inn. $40 per person includes museum admission, guided tour, museum parking, and lunch. Space is limited so register early.