The Battles of Lexington and Concord

"The Shot Heard ’Round the World"
April 19, 1775

April 19, 1775 was the day the Battles of Lexington and Concord took place, the first major military campaign of the American Revolutionary War. The fighting began around 5:30 a.m. and took place over 16 miles from Boston to Concord. The battles are known as the "shot heard round the world" and marked the start of the American War of Independence.

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Decade of the American Revolution

The National SAR has created this Decade of the American Revolution calendar to list Revolutionary War signature events each year that will be the focus of the National SAR main celebration. These themes and celebration of these events include:

• 1773–2023 The Boston Tea Party
• 1774–2024 The First Continental Congress **
• 1775–2025 The Battles of Lexington and Concord
• 1776–2026 The Battle of Princeton and Valley Forge
• 1777–2027 The Battle of Saratoga
• 1778–2028 The French Alliance **
• 1779–2029 The Siege of Vincennes or Fort Sackville Battle of Kettle Creek
• 1780–2030 Battle of Kings Mountain
• 1781–2031 Siege of Yorktown **
• 1782–2032 Battle of Blue Licks
• 1783–2033 Treaty of Paris
  
  ** denotes increased significance to the Virginia Society 

America 250 SAR Events in 2025

Visit our calendar of April 2025 events held throughout Virginia to honor this historic event that began the American War of Independence.

Merchandise

Visit the SAR Store for the Decade of the American Revolution for the commemorative medal set, challenge coin(s), patches, and apparel.