Learn More About The Battles Of Lexington And Concord At The Southbury Public Library

Press release from the Southbury Public Library:

5/15/2025

On Thursday, June 12, 2025 from 2-3:30pm on Zoom, join us for a virtual program and learn more about the battles of Lexington and Concord in the American Revolution.

On April 19, 1775, 700 British Regulars were met by 77 colonials at Lexington. Eight patriots were killed and the British column moved on to Concord. Here 400 militiamen waited and the battle was joined. This led to more colonials grabbing their rifles and joining their neighbors. By the end of the day, the British host retreated, 77 dead and 173 wounded. Join us as we explore this battle that started the American Revolution

Mark Albertson is the historical research editor for the Army Aviation magazine, and the historian for the Army Aviation Association of America. He has taught classes on military history at Norwalk Community College as well as the Lifetime Learners Institute. Albertson has authored several books on military history.

Like all Southbury Public Library programs, this program is free to attend and open to anyone regardless of town of residency. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Southbury Public Library. Registration is required. Zoom invitation links will be sent via email on the day of the program. Please visit the link below for more information and to register.

Registration Link:

Zoom https://www.southburylibrary.org/event/zoom-lexington-concord-46649

This press release was produced by the Southbury Public Library. The views expressed here are the author’s own.