On this day in 1778, Colonial Naval Commander John Paul Jones raided the town of Whitehaven, England and destroyed a ship in the harbor. The attack on their homeland made Great Britain realize that they could be attacked by the Colonial Navy there and led to widespread panic as a result. Please click on the link below to learn more about this bold attack on Great Britain. -->

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On this day in 1775, the first battle of the American Revolution was fought at Lexington and Concord. Known as “The Shot Heard Round the World,” during this battle, 49 Colonists and 73 British were killed. In 2025, we mark the 250th anniversary of one of the most significant events in American history.

As British forces marched from Boston to Lexington to capture Samuel Adams and Paul Revere, they were met by Colonists on Lexington Green. Nobody knows who fired the first shot but at the end of the brief exchange, 8 colonists were dead. The British army failed to arrest Samuel Adams and John Hancock and they moved on to Concord to seize colonial weapons there. They were met by a determined and brave group of Colonial militia. The fighting at the Old North Bridge not only marked a set military confrontation, but it also helped, along with the Battle at Lexington Green, to ignite the spirit of independence and self-determination in the hearts of the colonists. By the time the British retreated back into Boston, the revolution had begun, and with it, the beginnings of our freedom.As we celebrate and commemorate the 250th anniversary in 2025, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of those citizen-soldiers who stood toe to toe with the British army at Lexington Green and Concord Bridge. Their actions remind us of the power of ordinary people to change the course of history. This anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on the ideals of liberty and freedom that continue to shape our nation today.Please click on the link below to learn more about our commemoration of this event at the American Village. -->www.facebook.com/events/3864213553845203 #america250 #america250al #Semiquincentennial #OnThisDay #ThisDayInHistory #HistoryNerd #americanhistory #historyforyoungpeple #americanvillage_alabama #americanvillage #Alabama #montevallo #discovershelbyal ... See MoreSee Less

On this day in 1775, 250 years ago, Dr. Joseph Warren sent a young stable boy with a message to Paul Revere: the British army was preparing to leave. As this was the third time that day Revere had heard this news, he visited Warren around 9:00 pm. Warren told Revere and William Dawes of the British plan to capture Samuel Adams and John Hancock at the home of Reverend Clarke in Lexington before moving on to destroy the colonists' military supplies at Concord. Revere and Dawes prepared their horses for the ride to Lexington to warn the men.

While Dawes set out immediately, Revere stopped at the home of Robert Newman. There Revere informed Newman of the British plans to march and let him know it was time to alert the other colonists. Around 10:30 pm, Newman and John Pulling carried two lanterns to the steeple of the Old North Church, lighting them briefly as the warning, then snuffed them out.As quietly as he could, Revere rowed across the Charles River, passing directly under the British Navy’s HMS Somerset without being seen. After landing in Charlestown, he mounted a horse named Brown Betty and set off for Lexington. As he rode through the countryside he called out to those who could hear, “The regulars are coming out!”Common lore has told how Revere yelled “The British are coming!” as he rode. However, had he yelled as he rode, Revere would have risked capture by the British soldiers patrolling the area.It was midnight by the time Revere arrived in Lexington. Wanting to waste no time warning Adams and Hancock, he rode directly to the Clarke house. The guard on the porch refused to let him in until Hancock looked out the window and the guard heard him say “Come in Revere. We’re not afraid of you!”Thanks to Revere’s warning, Adams and Hancock escaped capture and possible execution. Dawes finally arrived at the Clarke house a half hour later. He and Revere then rode towards Concord together to continue spreading the warning.While on their ride, Dawes and Revere encountered Dr. Samuel Prescott, who offered to join them. The trio were later captured, but Prescott and Dawes managed to escape. Dawes returned to Lexington while Prescott continued on to Concord. Revere bargained for his release by telling his captors they were in great danger of attack soon. The British released Revere as they set off to warn their fellow soldiers. Revere, Dawes, Prescott, and over 60 other riders rode through the night to warn the colonists around Boston, which helped the colonists prepare to fight the British at Lexington and Concord. Tonight, we are urging you all to join us in “Two Lights for Tomorrow.” Please click on the link below to learn how! -->www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ad9YASSMORY #america250 #america250al #Semiquincentennial #OnThisDay #ThisDayInHistory #HistoryNerd #americanhistory #historyforyoungpeple #americanvillage_alabama #americanvillage #Alabama #montevallo #discovershelbyal ... See MoreSee Less