Tag Archives: Lexington and Concord

The Clock

Posted on February 8, 2014 by

Nathaniel Mulliken made this clock.  That, in itself is not that great a deal.  What’s great about seeing this clock is that, after April 19th, 1775, there were no more clocks made by Nathaniel. Nathaniel wasn’t dead, or even injured … Continue reading →

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The White Cockade

Posted on February 5, 2014 by

Tradition tells us that, when the militias began the march down Punkatasset Hill toward the North Bridge of Concord on that fateful day, the piper (Luther Blanchard) played a little tune called The White Cockade.  This tune was said to … Continue reading →

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Paul Revere – Boston

Posted on February 3, 2014 by

Paul Revere.  It seems like everyone’s heard of Revere.  “Listen my children and you shall hear, of the midnight ride of Paul Revere.”  That’s from a poem by Longfellow about Paul’s infamous ride. Unfortunately, it isn’t terribly accurate.  But neither, … Continue reading →

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Luther Blanchard – Acton

Posted on January 25, 2014 by

Luther Blanchard was eighteen years old on April 19th.  He was “slightly” wounded in the side by the first shot fired at the Concord Bridge.  The story goes that he reported to Col. Barrett’s house, which was being used as … Continue reading →

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