1950 Stand Your Ground Minute Men Lexington Massachusetts

This vintage postcard features the historic boulder that marks the line of the Minute Men on Lexington Battle Green, where the first shots of the American Revolutionary War were fired on April 19, 1775. The boulder is inscribed with a quote attributed to Captain John Parker, the leader of the local militia, who famously instructed his men: “Stand your ground. Don’t fire unless fired upon. But if they mean to have a war, let it begin here.”

The stone serves as a solemn tribute to the courage and resolve of the Minute Men who confronted British forces at the very start of the Revolution. The surrounding scene includes a grassy field, shade trees, and a colonial-style building in the background, evoking the atmosphere of historic Lexington.

This postcard is a meaningful addition to any collection focused on American history, Revolutionary War landmarks, or Massachusetts heritage.

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