Col. James Barrett Farm
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The Col. James Barrett Farm (Barrett's Farm) is an historic farm at 448 Barrett's Mill Road in
Concord, Massachusetts
. It was reputed to have a cache of the town of Concord's Militia
gunpowder, weapons and two pair of prized bronze cannon, according to secret British intelligence. On the morning of April 19, 1775, the British Regulars
were ordered by General Thomas Gage
to march from Boston
to the town of Concord, about 20 miles inland, and seize the cannon and raid the arsenal at the provincial farm, which led to the Battles of Lexington and Concord
that began the American Revolutionary War
.
The farm was built in 1705 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. The farmhouse was in disrepair and is being restored.
In March 2009, Congress passed legislation to add Barrett's Farm to Minute Man National Historical Park
. Save Our Heritage is the current owner of the house.
Concord, Massachusetts
Concord, Massachusetts
Concord is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the town population was 17,668. Although a small town, Concord is noted for its leading roles in American history and literature.-History:...
. It was reputed to have a cache of the town of Concord's Militia
Militia
The term militia is commonly used today to refer to a military force composed of ordinary citizens to provide defense, emergency law enforcement, or paramilitary service, in times of emergency without being paid a regular salary or committed to a fixed term of service. It is a polyseme with...
gunpowder, weapons and two pair of prized bronze cannon, according to secret British intelligence. On the morning of April 19, 1775, the British Regulars
British Regulars
Commonly used to describe the Napoleonic era British foot soldiers, the British Regular was known for his flamboyant red uniform and well-disciplined combat performance...
were ordered by General Thomas Gage
Thomas Gage
Thomas Gage was a British general, best known for his many years of service in North America, including his role as military commander in the early days of the American War of Independence....
to march from Boston
Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
to the town of Concord, about 20 miles inland, and seize the cannon and raid the arsenal at the provincial farm, which led to the Battles of Lexington and Concord
Battles of Lexington and Concord
The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War. They were fought on April 19, 1775, in Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay, within the towns of Lexington, Concord, Lincoln, Menotomy , and Cambridge, near Boston...
that began the American Revolutionary War
American Revolutionary War
The American Revolutionary War , the American War of Independence, or simply the Revolutionary War, began as a war between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen British colonies in North America, and ended in a global war between several European great powers.The war was the result of the...
.
The farm was built in 1705 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. The farmhouse was in disrepair and is being restored.
In March 2009, Congress passed legislation to add Barrett's Farm to Minute Man National Historical Park
Minute Man National Historical Park
Not to be confused with Minuteman Missile National Historic Site.Minute Man National Historical Park commemorates the opening battle in the American Revolutionary War. It also includes The Wayside, home in turn to three noted American authors...
. Save Our Heritage is the current owner of the house.
External links
- Save Our Heritage - owner of the house
- Why We Remember Lexington and Concord and the 19th of April
- Rescued cannon returns to Concord
- Battles of Lexington and Concord
- Articles about the Concord Fight in Concord Magazine
- SAR Sons of Liberty Chapter Website resource
- Concord Massachusetts
- Merriam's Corner
- Library of Congress Guide to the American Revolution
- American Revolution Digital Learning Project
- PBS Television Series
- Historic marker