April 19, 2025 marked the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord — the moment the American Revolution turned from protest to war. What do we really know about that fateful day? How did the people of Concord prepare for what they faced in April 1775?
David Wood, the longtime curator of the Concord Museum recently joined the Ben Franklin’s World podcast to explore answers to these questions.
You can listen to the podcast here.
Ben Franklin’s World is an award-winning podcast. It’s for people who love history and for those who want to know more about the historical people and events that have impacted and shaped our world. Each episode features an interview with a historian who shares their unique insights into our early American past.
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Illustration: A view of the town of Concord by engraver Amos Doolittle, 1775 (New York Public Library).
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