 One of Lexington’s Historic Homes, Munroe Tavern was used by the British as a field hospital after their skirmish with the Minute Men on Lexington Common.
On April 19th 1775, across Lexington Common, seventy seven Minute Men of Captain John Parker’s militia faced a force of British troops on the march to neighbouring Concord. British officers ordered the militia to disperse and Capt. Parker on seeing his forces outgunned and out numbered, agreed. But as the militia were disbanding a shot was fired.
In the skirmish several militia men were killed, while the British officers ordered a ceasefire and fell back to Munroe Tavern to await reinforcements. A bullet hole in the tap-room ceiling bears witness to this event. Later President George Washington paid a visit to the Tavern, which was home to Col. William Munroe and the first President of the United States even ate there.
 Today the house is among the Lexington Historic Homes and has been restored by the Lexington Historical Society. Exhibits include various Munroe family artefacts, while the Relinquished Treasures Antiques Shop, open during tavern hours, is a great place for a bargain hunt.
Combined tickets offer discounts on visits to Lexington Historic Homes: Buckman
Tavern and Hancock-Clarke House .
Location:
1332 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, Massachusetts
Opening times:
April-June: Weekends only, 1.30pm-3pm
July-Oct: Daily, 1.30pm-3pm
Admission fees:
Adult: $5
Child: $3
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