Lexington & Concord, MA - Birthplace of the Revolution

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[@jacquizzrodgers6092]

I’m from Bedford, so all this took place within a 20 minute drive from my house. Seeing this video makes me realize how often I take for granted the amazing history around me!

[@Joelswinger34]

Yes, I grew up in Carlisle and rode the bus to Concord along Monument Rd. every day to high school. Ho hum, just a bunch of rolling hills, beautiful colonial homes, and the National Historic Park! Just normal! Now when I go back I realize how special it is, and how gorgeous those homes are!

[@dramatyst5661]

I grew up in Bedford too

[@blotski]

Fascinating video. I am English and went to the USA in 2016 visiting New York City and Boston. I read John Ferling's "Independence" and "Almost a Miracle" in preparation as my knowledge of the War of Independence was pretty basic to be honest. I hired a car in Boston and went to visit Lexington and Concord. I obviously recognised that the Americans had justice on their side and that the King was a pretty awful character. But obviously being an Englishman so far from home I found myself wondering how the British soldiers felt. Did they just wonder where the hell they were and what they were doing there? Were they homesick? It made me feel angry towards the British crown sending them so far on such a pointless journey. Hand on heart when I saw the grave of the British soldiers by the Old North Bridge I actually got quite emotional both for the reasons I just mentioned but also because people had taken the trouble to put the Union Flags there which was a gesture I really appreciated. The 'right' side won but as the words on the grave said the British lads were somebody's sons too. So on behalf of us all thank you for those flags and the well kept grave. I'll have to go back though as when I visited I just missed the museum at Concord, it shut just before I got there so I never got to see Paul Revere's lantern.

[@Joelswinger34]

I agree! None of this was soldiers' fault. And as usual, the whole thing could have been avoided if those at the top were willing to negotiate rather than send others to die so they could get what they wanted.

[@thekraken108]

I did an internship at Minute Man National Park in the summer of 2014. I gave a few talks at the Old North Bridge and the Hartwell Tavern.

[@adiffo7331]

Don't be discouraged by these videos getting less views than the reaction ones, that's just cuz most people subscribed for the reaction content

[@oceanrock733]

My direct ancestors are the Hartwells and Wheelers, founders of Concord in the 1600s. Must visit this beautiful place. It looks very peaceful now.

[@pepsipip247]

That’s the same reason I’m here, however my ancestor was Peter Bulkley. Pretty insane find. I’m very much excited to find this information out.

[@matsalvatore9074]

My grandfather's owned the Monroe tavern n the British used their portraits for target practice I had 15 relatives fight in this first battle.

[@stefanleclair5334]

I actually came here the day of the Boston marathon bombing for the marches and reenactment. The houses there and the trails are beautiful for hiking or biking

[@pattonpending7390]

I lived in Lexington in the 90's while going to school. The history of the whole area is awe inspiring and I would spend many weekends walking through the fields and historic locations of Lexington Concord, and Bedford. Let's hope that no one decides to topple these monuments in our quest to hold the people of 200 years ago to the ideals and dogwhistles of today's society.

[@RusticRockMusic]

Great work, I love the quiet panning of the camera about the areas, and the long slow views of the inscribed dedications on the monuments. Those are important words to read, for all Americans. Know where this country came from that you live in. Thanks for the Vlog, well done.

[@codyhagerman8696]

Great Episode! Keep up the good work!

[@yesbwplayer1234]

What an episode

[@Spitnchicklets]

Great job, Love it!!!

[@Sean-nr3ns]

Excellent! Now for that burger at Colonial Inn!

[@joseperez9753]

Hope Preston Garvey does not show up. I am not helping anymore settlements!!

[@LauchTV2311]

Don't worry, I already helped everyone. Just pay attention, there is a thing called "76" out there in the wasteland and I heard it's horrible

[@TheHistoryUnderground]

Thanks for this. Definitely planning on making a visit here at some point.

[@VloggingThroughHistory]

Can't wait to see your video from there!

[@williamkiely9523]

Great video. There are old paths that the militia used to get to Lexington from what is now Woburn. I think it was called Waterfield at the time.

[@toreeadams9873]

Was here today Chris! I've lived an hour away my whole life and never went. Thanks for helping me give the walking tour to my family. They were impressed 👏

[@VloggingThroughHistory]

Awesome. Hope they enjoyed it!

[@grahambrown3519]

Thanks. Loved the video.

[@kikicallahan3662]

When I first heard about Lexington and Concord in history class, I thought they meant Lexington, Kentucky, which is where my maternal grandparents and my maternal aunt named Gigi live, only later to find out that the Lexington they were referring to was not the city in Kentucky, but a small town that is a suburb of Boston, Massachusetts. I also found out that there are actually many settlements in the United States named Lexington, 25 to be exact. There’s also Lexington, Ontario, which is a district of the Canadian city of Waterloo, and a village in central England named Lexington, in which the town where the shot heard round the world was fired was named after.

[@kikicallahan3662]

Kentucky also has a Concord, but while Lexington, Kentucky is the second largest Kentuckian city, Concord, Kentucky is a very small town on the Ohio border, and while Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts are right next to each other, Lexington and Concord, Kentucky are 2 hours away from each other.

[@michaelbuchinger6191]

Great video 👍

[@amazingheroart]

Very very well done

[@DominationCT07]

14:12 Fall out 4 fans definitely know this place

[@svenrio8521]

Another settlement needs our help.

[@sethchiaroproductions2171]

Due to COVID-19 we are missing another year for this reenactment. Last year would have been my first experience taken part in battle road.

[@godchrist1595]

Hey me too! I just joined a Artillery Unit based in NH.

[@eq1373]

Ridiculous

[@williamkiely9523]

Massachusetts over reacted in their Covid plan and ruined a lot of things. Glad I got out in 2015.

[@suntiger745]

Interesting to see the actual place I've seen represented in a game many many times. Considering the bridge is wood, has it been damaged and rebuilt a few times over the years (since bridges are often sabotaged in wars if nothing else), or is this largely the same bridge it was back then?

[@corymucci3850]

After some research the original bridge was taken down in 1788. There has been around 6 restorations. That being said I am SURE there are pieces in museums somewhere

[@suntiger745]

@@corymucci3850 Thank you for looking that up. Also, that makes sense. :)

[@tonyburzio4107]

Everything you see here is immortalized in the Bill of Rights.

[@Sobadger88]

My hometown!

[@toommy43]

I'm moving to your hometown in June

[@Sobadger88]

Via Lago is awesome for dinner and drinks! Great meadow is a beautiful place to walk and great for dogs. The reenactment of 1775 is an all day affair and definitely worth witnessing. Um... watch for traffic at Wilson's farm. Willard woods has a really cool stream from it's side entrance where you can race sticks like Christopher Robin. You will love it.

[@toommy43]

@@Sobadger88 thanks for your great info, Sam! I appreciate it

[@pillsburydoughboy1693]

I’ve been there

[@brentonnoe9538]

Now try to buy a firearm or fireworks in Massachusetts.

[@porcine83]

😏Yeah, it's disgusting that the "King's men" of the Commonwealth of Mass now forbid free ciitzens from owning property they deem unncessary. I'm certain our forefathers are ashamed.

[@mallc8874]

Can you react to TIK he is a great youtuber he did a video on why hitler declared War on the US and why i quote people you dont like. I would love if you did it