Towns

MA, USA

First Parish Church

Church

Successor to the original Lexington meeting house that stood near the Green in 1775. The congregation dates to 1692.

What Happened Here

The original meeting house stood on the Green and may have been struck by British musket fire. It was replaced in the early 19th century.

Visiting Today

Address

7 Harrington Road, Lexington, MA 02421

Hours

Varies; exterior always visible

Admission

Free

Accessibility

Building is wheelchair accessible.

Connected Events

Apr 1775
Paul Revere and William Dawes Warn Lexington

Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, John Hancock

Apr 1775
Hancock and Adams Warned at Clarke House

Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, Dorothy Quincy, John Hancock

Apr 1775
Captain Parker Musters the Militia

Captain John Parker, Jonas Parker

Apr 1775
Adams and Hancock Flee to Safety

Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, John Hancock

Apr 1775
Battle of Lexington

Captain John Parker, Jonas Parker, Prince Estabrook, Jonathan Harrington

Apr 1775
Lexington Depositions Collected

Captain John Parker, Jonas Parker