“Shot Heard Round the World” on Display
The “shot heard round the world” is now on exhibit at Minute Man National Historical Park. This new display showcases the musket balls recently discovered near the North Bridge. These […]
American Revolution
“For the Information of Gen. Gage:” The British Spy Mission to Concord
In early 1775, open warfare between the people of Massachusetts and the British Empire seemed inevitable. Citizens of the province had been stockpiling equipment, provisions, weapons, and supplies for months, […]
Their War: Ezekiel Davis
Objects can sometimes carry meanings beyond their original purpose. For Ezekiel Davis of Acton, a peculiar hole in his old hat told a very big story! In 1775 Ezekiel Davis […]