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Tag Archives: Lexington and Concord
Visiting with a Wounded Redcoat
In my last post, I shared the story of Mrs. Butterfield – who returned home to Menotomy, after fleeing the Redcoat march to Concord, to find that a wounded patriot and a wounded redcoat were both in a single bed … Continue reading
To Drum or Not To Drum
As a writer, I strive to engage all the senses in my scenes. In the book I’m working on at the moment, I have Redcoat drums on Lexington Green. VERY LOUD DRUMS! Where did I come up with this idea? … Continue reading
No Fairy Tales Needed
Mrs. Pamela Fisk of Arlington is ninety-four years of age, and her stories seem like a new chapter in the history of April 19, 1775. Mrs. Fisk is a granddaughter of Francis Brown and of Edmund Munroe, both of Lexington, … Continue reading
… to unborn ages.
You’ve heard the phrase “too many irons in the fire.” Yes, that’s me. Once again, I need to prioritize my busy-ness. One of the things that fell through the cracks a bit is this blog. I missed a post or … Continue reading
A libel on their character. . .
I may have blogged about this before. One sometimes loses track. But I continue to read through the History of the Town of Lexington by Charles Hudson, published in 1868. It is so beautifully written and gives such an … Continue reading
Classic New England “Democracy” in Concord
It’s early morning in Concord, April 19th, 1775. Young Dr. Samuel Prescott rode through, alerting the town to the oncoming Redcoats. By morning three groups of men gathered in the center of town. The Minutemen – these were the young … Continue reading
And now for something a little different. . .
I’m a day late, here. Had some issues getting this thing put together and online. I hope it was worth the wait. Last week, I was privileged to tell the overview of April 19th, 1775 to the local Kiwanis … Continue reading
Colonel James Barrett – Concord
James Barrett, Colonel of the Concord Militia. He left his home early on the morning of April 19th, 1775 to join his troops first in town, then on Punkatasset Hill. The Concord forces had been warned earlier in the … Continue reading
Context and Culloden
One of the many complaints I have about the way history is taught in schools is how disconnected it is. I was visiting yesterday with a former history teacher that said she remembered one test she had to give that … Continue reading
Captain John Parker – Lexington
Captain John Parker. Age 46 on the morning of April, 19th, 1775. He may have been a soldier in the French and Indian War. * He was the father of seven. Puritan. Farmer. Head of the Lexington Militia.** Dying of … Continue reading