Concord, Massachusetts War Memorials

Civil War Monument

5.0

Monument Square, Concord, MA 01742, USA

About This Memorial

The Civil War Monument in Concord, Massachusetts is an obelisk-shaped memorial erected in 1867 to honor local soldiers who died in the Civil War. It features bronze tablets listing names of the fallen, including those who perished from wounds or disease before March 1866. The monument currently lacks the name of Private George Washington Dugan, Concord's only Black Civil War enlistee who served in the famed 54th Massachusetts Regiment and was killed at Fort Wagner. The memorial serves as both a historical tribute and educational tool, with ongoing efforts to add Dugan's name and preserve the weathered 155-year-old structure through conservation work.

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10/13/2024

"I think it is always commendable of a city or town recognizing veterans who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country."

Minute Man National Historical Park

4.7

174 Liberty St, Concord, MA 01742, USA

(978) 369-6993

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About This Memorial

The Minute Man National Historical Park commemorates the opening battles of the American Revolutionary War, particularly the events of April 19, 1775. It features the iconic 'The Minute Man' statue by Daniel Chester French, symbolizing the colonial militia's readiness. The park preserves historic sites like the Old North Bridge and Battle Road, where the first armed conflicts occurred. It honors the sacrifices of the colonial militia, known as minutemen, who fought for independence. The memorial primarily focuses on the American Revolutionary War and its pivotal early battles. The park preserves historic sites like the North Bridge, where the 'shot heard round the world' was fired, and the Battle Road Trail. It honors the Minute Men, colonial militia who were ready to fight at a minute's notice.

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10/8/2024

"Unfortunately there are lots of closures currently but they are for necessary updates and construction. I recommend checking the website prior to visiting to see what is unavailable. I went on a Tuesday so most of the visitors centers were closed."

North Bridge

4.8

Old N Bridge, Concord, MA 01742, USA

(978) 369-6993

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About This Memorial

The Old North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts, is a historic site commemorating the first day of the American Revolutionary War on April 19, 1775, where provincial minutemen engaged British troops in the pivotal 'Concord Fight.' The current wooden pedestrian bridge is an approximate replica of the 1760 bridge present during the battle. Notable features include the 'Minute Man' statue and graves of British soldiers, honoring those who fought in this first significant military engagement of the Revolution. The site is part of Minute Man National Historical Park and marks where the 'shot heard round the world' was fired, symbolizing the beginning of American resistance. The Old North Bridge in Concord, Massachusetts, commemorates the opening battle of the American Revolutionary War in 1775. It marks the site where British soldiers clashed with colonial militia, resulting in the deaths of three British privates from the 4th Regiment of Foot. The memorial features a granite marker inscribed 'Grave of the British Soldiers' and a later monument with a stanza from James Russell Lowell's poem honoring the fallen. The site gained additional recognition when the British Ambassador laid a wreath there during the 1975 U.S. Bicentennial. This historic bridge serves as both a war memorial and a symbol of the revolutionary struggle for independence.

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3/27/2025

"Neat place to see the opening salvo of the American Revolution. The Old Manse next door is worth visiting as well (have to pay). Visitor center at the top of the ridge. Has a statue by the acclaimed sculptor Daniel Chester French"