We Stood Our Ground

Focusing on the transformation of Lexington from a passive community to a radical one during the 1760s and early 1770s, the book explores the local responses to significant events like the Stamp Act and the Intolerable Acts. It highlights the mobilization of the Lexington Training Band on April 18, 1775, their initial defeat, and subsequent recovery during the British retreat. Additionally, it sheds light on the citizens' contributions during the Siege of Boston, including troop support and leadership challenges faced by figures like General Gerrish and Colonel Baldwin.