"The Battle of Lexington" by Lemuel Haynes

Lemuel Haynes, from Granville MA, was a man of mixed ancestry who served as an indentured servant until he reached the age of 21. Haynes gained his freedom in 1774 and in 1775 he marched as a militiaman in response to the Lexington Alarm. It is likely he wrote this poem while encamped at Cambridge. An audio-described version of this video is available on our park website. www.nps.gov/mi...

[@DanBreedsHill]

As someone who has studied Haynes I have to applaud the portrayal. Excellent work. I hope you share this portrayal with thousands.

[@jamesdalton3082]

Very well done. It only takes a little more effort to turn a reading into a performance, and the performance will be long remembered after the reading has faded into nothingness. Thank you for the work you put into your projects.

[@joeaxe]

Patriot! **Mixed ancestry** we are all humans, don't say race

[@winstonstone]

Well done Bernie!!!!!