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Chris M. Rogers
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Hiking Through History

Walk in the footsteps of American history makers and discover scenic trails waiting to be explored.

States of Interest:
Revolutionary War soldier with a musket standing beneath a painted wooden tavern along a dirt roada
Massachusetts
Hiking
Hike the Battle Road Trail
Lincoln, MA

The Battle Road Trail is a five mile trail connecting historic sites from Meriam’s Corner in Concord to the eastern boundary of the park in Lexington. Much of the trail follows the original remnants...

Revolutionary War soldier with a musket standing beneath a painted wooden tavern along a dirt roada
Massachusetts
Hiking
Hike the Battle Road Trail
Lincoln, MA

The Battle Road Trail is a five mile trail connecting historic sites from Meriam’s Corner in Concord to the eastern boundary of the park in Lexington. Much of the trail follows the original remnants...

Revolutionary War soldier with a musket standing beneath a painted wooden tavern along a dirt roada
Massachusetts
Hiking
Hike the Battle Road Trail
Concord, MA

The Battle Road Trail is a five mile trail connecting historic sites from Meriam’s Corner in Concord to the eastern boundary of the park in Lexington. Much of the trail follows the original remnants...

Revolutionary War soldier with a musket standing beneath a painted wooden tavern along a dirt roada
Massachusetts
Hiking
Hike the Battle Road Trail
Concord, MA

The Battle Road Trail is a five mile trail connecting historic sites from Meriam’s Corner in Concord to the eastern boundary of the park in Lexington. Much of the trail follows the original remnants...

Revolutionary War soldier with a musket standing beneath a painted wooden tavern along a dirt roada
Massachusetts
Hiking
Hike the Battle Road Trail
Concord, MA

The Battle Road Trail is a five mile trail connecting historic sites from Meriam’s Corner in Concord to the eastern boundary of the park in Lexington. Much of the trail follows the original remnants...

Revolutionary War soldier with a musket standing beneath a painted wooden tavern along a dirt roada
Massachusetts
Hiking
Hike the Battle Road Trail
Concord , MA

The Battle Road Trail is a five mile trail connecting historic sites from Meriam’s Corner in Concord to the eastern boundary of the park in Lexington. Much of the trail follows the original remnants...

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Revolutionary War soldier with a musket standing beneath a painted wooden tavern along a dirt roada
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Captain William Smith House
Lincoln, MA
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Revolutionary War soldier with a musket standing beneath a painted wooden tavern along a dirt roada
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Hartwell Tavern
Lincoln, MA
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Revolutionary War soldier with a musket standing beneath a painted wooden tavern along a dirt roada
Hiking
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Lexington and Concord
Concord, MA
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Revolutionary War soldier with a musket standing beneath a painted wooden tavern along a dirt roada
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Major John Buttrick House
Concord, MA
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  • wheelchair_accessible
Revolutionary War soldier with a musket standing beneath a painted wooden tavern along a dirt roada
Hiking
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Meriam's Corner
Concord, MA
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  • wheelchair_accessible
Revolutionary War soldier with a musket standing beneath a painted wooden tavern along a dirt roada
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North Bridge
Concord , MA
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  • wheelchair_accessible
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Exploring History

We invite you to visit the preserved locations along the Liberty Trail and to immerse yourself in the extraordinary events that determined the fate of a nation.
The Old Belfry tower, situated on Old Belfry Hill in Lexington, Massachusetts
Historic Site | Historic House
Old Belfry Tower
Lexington, MA

The sound of liberty rang from this bell in the early morning of April 19, 1775, to call forth the Lexington militia. Today, a reconstructed belfry stands as a reminder of the militia's bravery and determination at the Battle of Lexington and Concord.

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Henry Knox Trail Marker at West Springfield, MA (MA-8)
West Springfield, MA
The Henry Knox Trail, also known as the Knox Cannon Trail, is a network of roads and paths that traces the route of Colonel Henry Knox's "noble train of artillery" from Crown Point, New York, to the...
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Henry Knox Trail Marker at Marlborough, MA (MA-19)
Marlborough, MA
The Henry Knox Trail, also known as the Knox Cannon Trail, is a network of roads and paths that traces the route of Colonel Henry Knox's "noble train of artillery" from Crown Point, New York, to the...
American soldiers overlook Boston from Dorchester Heights
Battlefield
Siege of Boston
Boston, MA

Ensuing the Battle of Lexington and Concord, Patriot forces advanced on Boston, determined to overthrow the British occupation. Fortifying Dorchester Heights, George Washington positioned artillery to force the evacuation of British forces in the city.

Old North Church in Boston, Massachusetts
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Old North Church
Boston, MA

The oldest standing church in Boston, it once signaled lookouts in Charlestown, which triggered Paul Revere's famous ride to alert militia of the advancing British Regulars across the Massachusetts countryside.

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Henry Knox Trail Marker at Westfield, MA (MA-7)
Westfield, MA
The Henry Knox Trail, also known as the Knox Cannon Trail, is a network of roads and paths that traces the route of Colonel Henry Knox's "noble train of artillery" from Crown Point, New York, to the...
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Henry Knox Trail Marker at Shrewsbury, MA (MA-17)
Shrewsbury, MA
The Henry Knox Trail, also known as the Knox Cannon Trail, is a network of roads and paths that traces the route of Colonel Henry Knox's "noble train of artillery" from Crown Point, New York, to the...
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Henry Knox Trail Marker at Brookfield, MA (MA-12)
Brookfield, MA
The Henry Knox Trail, also known as the Knox Cannon Trail, is a network of roads and paths that traces the route of Colonel Henry Knox's "noble train of artillery" from Crown Point, New York, to the...
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Henry Knox Trail Marker at Russell, MA (MA-6)
Russell, MA
The Henry Knox Trail, also known as the Knox Cannon Trail, is a network of roads and paths that traces the route of Colonel Henry Knox's "noble train of artillery" from Crown Point, New York, to the...
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Henry Knox Trail Marker at Waltham, MA (MA-25)
Waltham, MA
The Henry Knox Trail, also known as the Knox Cannon Trail, is a network of roads and paths that traces the route of Colonel Henry Knox's "noble train of artillery" from Crown Point, New York, to the...
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Henry Knox Trail Marker at Blandford, MA (MA-5)
Blandford, MA
The Henry Knox Trail, also known as the Knox Cannon Trail, is a network of roads and paths that traces the route of Colonel Henry Knox's "noble train of artillery" from Crown Point, New York, to the...
Exterior shot of the John Quincy Adams Birthplace
National Park | Historic House
John Quincy Adams Birthplace
Quincy, MA

This home, now known as the "John Quincy Adams Birthplace," was John and Abigail Adams' residence during the Revolutionary War. While John served as a delegate to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Abigail managed this home and served as an advisor to her husband in his public role.