Battle Of Concord Collection

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American minutemen fight to hold off the British army at Concord Bridge, April 10, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration by F.C. Yohn

The Minute Man, Concord, c1900. Creator: Unknown
The Minute Man, Concord, c1900. Inscription on statue's base: By the rude bridge that arched the flood / Their flag to April's breeze unfurled / Here once the embattled farmers stood

Provincials rallying at Concord, Massachusetts, 1775 (engraving)
3626318 Provincials rallying at Concord, Massachusetts, 1775 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Provincials rallying at Concord, Massachusetts, 1775)

Conflict at the North Bridge, Battle of Concord, Massachusetts, 1775 (engraving)
3626327 Conflict at the North Bridge, Battle of Concord, Massachusetts, 1775 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conflict at the North Bridge)

Concord - The First Blow for Liberty, (1877). Creator: Albert Bobbett
Concord - The First Blow for Liberty, (1877). American patriots going off to fight the British. The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first battles of the American Revolutionary War

Death of Isaac Davis, 1775 (c1880). Davis (1745-1775) was an American militia officer who led the first attack on the British regular army at Concord, Massachusetts

The Battles of Lexington and Concord, 19 April 1775, (1872). The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first battles of the American Revolutionary War

Battle Of Lexington Battle Of Concord Middlesex County
The Battle of Lexington, April 19, 1775. A battle at Lexington and later the same day at Concord, Massachusetts, triggered the beginning of the American Revolutionary War

The Concord Stage, after a work by E. Percy Moran. Concord and nearby Lexington were the sites of the first military engagements of the American Revolutionary War

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Colonial women defending their home as a Minuteman leaves for battle of Lexington and Concord, American Revolution, 1775. Hand-colored halftone illustration of a 19th-century illustration

Battle of Concord joined by minutemen and redcoats, 1775
Minutemen leaving for the Battle of Concord, Massachusetts, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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First blow for liberty, colonials harrassing British soldiers on the road from Concord, 1775. Hand-colored halftone illustration

Patriots moving ammunition before the British arrive in Concord, 1775
Women and children removing military supplies from Concord ahead of the British attack, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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British retreat from Concord under fire from colonial Minutemen in ambush, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

Battle of Concord reenactment
Minutemen reenactors marching to battle the British at the Battle of Concord, Minuteman National Historical Park, Concord MA. Digital photograph

Minuteman leaving for battle, 1775
With his familys blessings, a minuteman joins the colonial revolt, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

British soldiers in a Battle of Concord reenactment
British redcoat reenactors marching to engage the colonial minutemen in the Battle of Concord, Minuteman National Historical Park, Concord MA. Digital photograph

Concord Minuteman statue
Minuteman statue by the Concord River in Minuteman National Historical Park, Concord MA. Digital photograph

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Retreat of the British from Concord, Massachusetts, at the outset of the American Revolution. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

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"The Battle of Concord: A Historic Clash for Freedom" In the quaint town of Concord, Massachusetts, a pivotal moment in American history unfolded. The year was 1775, and tensions between the British Empire and its American colonies were reaching a boiling point. Provincials rallied together, determined to defend their rights and liberties. Engraved images vividly depict the conflict that ensued at the North Bridge during this fateful battle. The clash reverberated through the air as both sides fought fiercely for control. It was here that patriots struck back against tyranny, delivering a resounding blow for liberty. Albert Bobbett's artwork titled "Concord - The First Blow for Liberty" captures the essence of this historic event. With every stroke of his brush, he immortalizes those brave souls who fought valiantly on that day. One such hero was Isaac Davis whose sacrifice is forever remembered in an engraving from 1880 depicting his tragic death. His bravery symbolized the unwavering spirit of those who stood up against oppression. The Battles of Lexington and Concord are etched into our collective memory as significant milestones on America's path to independence. An 1872 depiction showcases these seminal moments when ordinary citizens transformed into extraordinary warriors fighting side by side with redcoats and minutemen alike. As we delve deeper into history, we witness how Patriots strategically moved ammunition before British forces arrived in Concord. This tactical maneuver ensured they were prepared to defend their cause at any cost. EVRV2A-00166 presents us with an evocative image – an English soldier atop his horse amidst a turbulent atmosphere – reminding us that even within enemy lines, individuals questioned their allegiance and pondered what it truly meant to be free. The Battle of Concord united people from all walks of life; minutemen joined forces with redcoats under EVRV2A-00254's portrayal capturing this unlikely alliance forged on common ground – the pursuit of liberty.