Lexington Battle Green: Dawn of the American Revolutionary War | Journey With Murphy

[This is part 1 of our April 19, 1775 Series] Historical Note: based on accounts, the story of John Harrington is exaggerated and almost certainly apocryphal. ——— Join me as we visit Lexington, the town where the American Revolution began. In the early morning hours of April 19, 1775, British soldiers and colonial militia clashed on Lexington Green, spilling Patriot blood and igniting a fury that would consume the British throughout the day. This brief but significant engagement marked the very inception of the United States of America. April 19, 1775, changed the course of world history—journey with me as we explore the sites and stories of that historic day! #Lexington #April191775 #AmericanRevolution #HistoryExplored ——— Here are some other videos you may like: Fight at Concord’s Old North Bridge: the Shot Heard ‘Round the World | Journey With Murphy    • Fight at Concord’s Old North Bridge: the S...   A British Army Expedition & Patriot Graves | Journey With Murphy    • 1775 British Army Expedition & Fallen Patr...   An Evening Walk Down the Battle Road - Lexington & Concord | Journey With Murphy    • An Evening Walk Down the Battle Road - Lex...   Exploring Stage Coach Stops of the Old West: A California Road Trip    • Exploring Stagecoach Stops of the Old West...   Exploring the Ruins of a Frontier Homestead    • Exploring the Ruins of a Frontier Homestea...   Buckman Springs Ghost Town | Journey With Murphy    • Buckman Springs Ghost Town | Journey With ...   ——— Check out my website & follow me at: Website: https://www.journeywithmurphy.com Facebook:   / journeywithmurphy   Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:51 - Lead up to Lexington 04:04 - Midnight rides of Paul Revere & William Dawes 06:13 - Lexington Stirs 08:46 - Fight on Lexington Green 11:41 - Exploring the Battle Green & Witness Structures 15:00 - Ye Old Burying Ground