Militia Assembles at Buckman Tavern

Buckman Tavern, located directly on Lexington Green, served as the gathering point for militiamen on the night of April 18-19. After the initial muster, many men waited inside the tavern while scouts monitored the British approach. The tavern's proximity to the Green made it both headquarters and sanctuary.

Operated by John Buckman, the tavern was a typical gathering place for community business and debate. In the hours before dawn, it became the staging area for revolution. The building still stands and is preserved as a museum, one of the few surviving structures directly connected to the events of April 19.