Towns

MA, USA

Sanderson House Site

Landmark

Site where several militiamen gathered before proceeding to the Green. The Sanderson family were active participants in the alarm.

What Happened Here

Elijah Sanderson was one of the men captured by the British patrol that also captured Paul Revere. He was later released.

Visiting Today

Address

Bedford Street, Lexington, MA 02420

Hours

Street-side; visible daily

Admission

Free

Accessibility

Sidewalk 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