Munroe Tavern

1322 Massachusetts Ave LexingtonMA02420
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Munroe Tavern
by merchantcircle on March 02, 2015 from merchantcircle

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As April 19, 1775, dragged on, British forces met fierce resistance in Concord. Dazed and demoralized after the battle at Concord's Old North Bridge, the British backtracked and regrouped at this 1695 tavern 1 mile east of Lexington Common, while the Munroe family hid in nearby woods. The troops then retreated through what is now the town of Arlington. After a bloody battle there, they returned...
by fodors on April 09, 2015 from fodors

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The Munroe Tavern is located one mile east of Lexington Common. On the afternoon of April 19, 1775, the tavern served as the headquarters for Brigadier General Earl Percy and his one thousand reinforcements.
by cityvoter on July 05, 2013 from cityvoter