Photo of the Barrett House's exterior
National Park | Historic House

Barrett House

In the days leading up the Battle of Lexington and Concord, James Barrett stored military supplies, including small cannons, from that were smuggled out of Boston amid rising tensions with the British.

Know Before You Go

Listed on the National Register, The National Park Service obtained the property in August of 2012, along with 3.4 acres surrounding the property. Today, it is open for tours seasonally.

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