Relive History in Lexington Lexington, Massachusetts An unforgettable journey awaits your clients in Lexington and Concord, as they relive history on a tour they will never forget. They will sit back and relax, while one of our professional costumed step-on guides transports them back in time to April 19, 1775. First, they will learn about the notable sites and historic houses around Lexington Battle Green, where “the first blood was spilt in the dispute with Great Britain,” as George Washington wrote in his diary. In that short skirmish, 77 militia faced 700 British Regulars. Eight colonists lost their lives and 10 were wounded. Two British soldiers were also injured. After the battle, Samuel Adams exclaimed to John Hancock, “What a glorious morning for America!” So it began. . . The tour continues east on the Battle Road through Minuteman National Historical Park, as you trace the steps of the British as they marched toward Concord. You will stop at Paul Revere’s Capture Site, or another notable site inside the park. It is up to you. Before arriving in Concord, guests will take a brief “detour” into the 1800s, passing through the neighborhood where American
Lexington Minuteman Statue
literary giants Louisa May Alcott, Ralph
Historical Attractions
Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Henry David Thoreau all lived. The trip culminates at the Old North Bridge, a truly
& Museums
majestic site where your guests will learn about the Battle of Concord – a much more successful effort for the colonists. Finally, on the way back to Lexington, your guide will
ton, Massachusetts, in the heart of Lexington
ber 1991, is one of the country’s most pic-
long march back to Boston must have been
Center. Dedicated bus parking, ample
turesque destinations.
like for the British.
restrooms and an expansive gift shop are
continue to paint a vivid picture of what the
The private, customizable charter tours
The library is the largest of 13 federallyoperated presidential libraries. Perhaps the
offered.
most popular exhibit is Air Force One, the air-
and step-on guides are available seven days per week throughout the year. To book a
Ronald Reagan
step-on guide and custom tour contact Casey
Presidential Library
tors can step aboard the same presidential
Hagerty, tourism coordinator for the Town
Simi Valley, California
aircraft that took Ronald Reagan all over the
craft personally used by the president. Visi-
of Lexington, at (781) 698-4568. You can also
Situated on a mountaintop with fabulous
world. This flying White House, tail number
e-mail at chagerty@lexingtonma.gov. All
views of the surrounding mountains, valleys
27000, served seven U.S. presidents from
tours depart from the Lexington Visitors Cen-
and the Pacific Ocean, the Ronald Reagan
1973 to 2001.
ter, 1875 Massachusetts Avenue in Lexing-
Presidential Library, which opened in Novem-
4 • Bus Tours Magazine / January, 2022
