Lexington’s Witness to 1775 Houses

As part of Lexington’s 250th celebrations, the Lex250 Commission established a project to identify and honor each of the known pre-1775 Lexington, Massachusetts structures with a small, seasonal, ground banner.

Only 24 of the hundreds of structures that stood throughout Lexington in 1775 stand today. The banner depicts the Captain Parker statue located on the Lexington Green and Lexington’s 250th Commission logo. These will be in place seasonally for 2025 and 2026.

We have gathered their stories to honor these “celebrities in our midst.” Coming soon, you will find a summary of each, including:

The name of the house as we would call it in 1775. As was common practice, this highlights the name of whoever owned or lived in the homestead at the time of the Battle.

The address, estimated original construction year, and the name generally used for the property by local historians.

The designation “Home of a Minute Man” where a member of the Lexington Militia Company was residing on April 19, 1775. In some cases, the man’s service in the Battle of Lexington has been established, while in other cases he may have served with the company later in 1775. Similar qualifications are made for “Home of a Revolutionary Soldier” and “Home of a Town Founder.”

House history

Updated house photographs, some older photographs, and pertinent fun facts

Witness House Stories