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Lexington Minute Men reenact historic battle that sparked the American Revolution 250 years ago

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April 19, 2025

Commemorations marking the 250th anniversary of the first battles of the American Revolution were held Saturday in Lexington and Concord.

Just after 6am, re-enactors representing a small band of militiamen confronted the British Red Coats on the Lexington Green.

WBUR'S Miriam Wasser joined Weekend Edition Saturday from the Lexington Green.

This segment aired on April 19, 2025.

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