Plymouth Militia Responds to Lexington Alarm

When news of the fighting at Lexington reached Plymouth, militia companies mustered and marched north. Plymouth was roughly forty miles from Boston — a full day's march — but companies moved quickly, joining the growing force that would besiege the city.

The response demonstrated the reach of the Massachusetts alarm network. Even towns far from Boston responded within hours, their militia organized and ready. Plymouth's quick mobilization reflected months of preparation by the local Committee of Safety.