NEAR LEXINGTON GREEN 💥 Setting off Battles of Lexington and Concord

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  • @KatieTurnerGetty
    @KatieTurnerGetty  Місяць тому +53

    Thank you for your interest! If you're into the American Revolution, I hope you'll consider subscribing so that you can come along on our next historical action adventure! ☘ -Katie

    • @garyhammond2213
      @garyhammond2213 Місяць тому +1

      When did France start shipping muskets to the colonies? I'm thinking most of the colonists brought their fowling pieces to the action on April 19. Those who had fought in the French and Indian war probably had military muskets (Brown Bess's?)

    • @Velodan1
      @Velodan1 Місяць тому +2

      @@garyhammond2213 your inquiry led me to look at the article, entitled small arms during the revolutionary war. Yeah apparently the preferred weapon was the smooth bore Brown Bess and the smooth bore French Charlesvilles. Apparently these types of muskets could be loaded quickly, possibly a few times a minute and were able to have a fixed bayonet applied. Also American hunting rifles were used, but took longer to load and did not accommodate a bayonet. However, they were accurate up to 250 yards and were prominent as sniper rifles. The article described battles as often close quarter, quite brutal with pistols, knives, short spears, swords, and bayonets.

    • @dougmuzzy32
      @dougmuzzy32 Місяць тому

      I have been watching your videos every day I can honestly say they bring back a lot amazing history from my family past wish I could honestly have a chance to meet you some day when I get to Lexington Massachusetts

    • @BillPorter-m1o
      @BillPorter-m1o Місяць тому

      Keep up the great work. I forward your presentations to my 24 yr old daughter; don't think her gen was properly educated on this vital subject.

    • @suehumphrey9061
      @suehumphrey9061 Місяць тому

      I subscribed.

  • @kilcar
    @kilcar 18 днів тому +1

    Katie, we can't get enough. We are too old to travel, but enjoy your narratives almost as much as if we were there at our " holy Ground" of our Revolution. My wife grew up at Washington Crossing at Trenton. I know I had no less than four great grandfathers and more great uncles who were Patriots of 76', half of the. Were North Carolinians, one being Ledstone Noland of NC, who was with Col. Smiths Rangers . He took his family to Missouri in 1824, where he is buried at Independence, MO. ( Approiate!) His son's and daughters moved to Oregon in the 1840's -50's. The settled in southern and the northern Willamette Valley.

  • @JamesCarter-gb8lc
    @JamesCarter-gb8lc Місяць тому +5

    Hi Katie. Thanks for sharing that surprise. I remember the early morning of 19 April 1975. I was a young lad of 6 and we got up at 4 in the morning. We had a cup of cocoa and some oatmeal sitting on the tailgate of my parents station wagon. We then waited in line to climb the hill to the belfrey. I got to pull the rope three times as I recollect and we then let the next in line go. I will never forget hearing that bell ring out in the crisp dark morning air. We later gathered on the edge of the green and saw the regulars and militia share volleys. I was sitting on my fathers shoulders and had a great view. To my 6 year old mind it was as though I was in 1775. I really want to thank you for all the great videos, I love this channel. Great work and keep it up.

  • @OverlandOne
    @OverlandOne Місяць тому +8

    Thank you Katie, that was fantastic to hear that bell just as the brave militia men did that fateful night. You really make America's founding history come alive. Those men in that house were signers of The Declaration Of Independence which was their death warrant for treason if caught by the British troops. I wish every one in our country knew of these brave people, and what they risked, to found this great country. Thank you for doing this.

  • @jeffavery4703
    @jeffavery4703 Місяць тому +29

    As a new englander I really enjoy your videos as well as your mass accent 😅

    • @shadomain7918
      @shadomain7918 Місяць тому

      really?

    • @davidgold5961
      @davidgold5961 Місяць тому +1

      I am sincere when I say that her accent is stronger than any Bostonian I know, and I have lived in Boston for 65 years so far.

  • @billb3454
    @billb3454 Місяць тому +41

    Best channel on UA-cam. Enthusiastic, informative, entertaining. You can feel the passion this woman has coming through the video. Like you were at the event she is discussing.

    • @ShushLorraine
      @ShushLorraine Місяць тому +1

      Agree!

    • @redburban1394
      @redburban1394 Місяць тому

      Brown nose 😂

    • @asticou
      @asticou Місяць тому +1

      Well said!

    • @redburban1394
      @redburban1394 Місяць тому

      @@ShushLorraine lol you must be joking or friends with this woman.

    • @redburban1394
      @redburban1394 Місяць тому

      @@asticou she’s okay at best, seen volunteers tour guides with better knowledge at the Minute man national park than her.

  • @themeat5053
    @themeat5053 Місяць тому +20

    Welcome back, Katie. Very few folks realize the exact impact of the Revolutionary War. It seems that more historians pay attention to the American Civil War, or the World Wars. Your instruction is clear, concise and well researched. Glad we found the site.

  • @richardj1960
    @richardj1960 Місяць тому +9

    Katie - your excitement and enthusiasm about history is infectious!!!
    History Nerds Unite!

  • @MRbjr8
    @MRbjr8 Місяць тому +1

    I grew up in Bedford (home of our 1st flag: Conquer or Die.). Now live in western Mass, man do I miss home! Thanks for the great history tales Katie, I'm hooked!

  • @Sam-lm8gi
    @Sam-lm8gi Місяць тому +10

    Even in the 18th century, they were hitting that notification bell. Some things never change.

  • @AmazinFireMan
    @AmazinFireMan Місяць тому +4

    The joy that emulates from you is electric and infectious!

  • @ChristopherDavisDesloge
    @ChristopherDavisDesloge Місяць тому +1

    Touching. We can feel your passion, your special moment. You have a big heart. Thx Katie.

  • @Jerry-fn5nx
    @Jerry-fn5nx Місяць тому +9

    Very cool! I love those old 18th century houses and structures. Hearing that old bell ring gives me chills. Next spring will be the 250th anniversary of Lexington and Concord. They should have some cool reenactments then 😀

  • @stephanieacre3071
    @stephanieacre3071 Місяць тому +9

    So much history with an exuberant host. Thank you❤

  • @miketaylorID1
    @miketaylorID1 Місяць тому +7

    gave me chills! kinda surprised by that reaction

  • @YT512llc
    @YT512llc Місяць тому +2

    You ring my bell Katie! Freedom will come!

  • @garyhammond2213
    @garyhammond2213 Місяць тому +6

    There is no greater Patriot alive today in MA than Katie Turner Getty.

  • @JeffSchwenke
    @JeffSchwenke Місяць тому +15

    I like the on location history that you show us, Katie. Books and lectures are very informative but it is always great to see what historical locations look like.

  • @dj-kq4fz
    @dj-kq4fz Місяць тому +5

    Back in the 60's or maybe early 70's my dad painted our house (on the south shore) "Colonial Gold". I'll have to assume it was in reference to the Clark House. Thanks Katie!

  • @MichealMcIntyre-uq5hh
    @MichealMcIntyre-uq5hh Місяць тому +1

    The sound of the bell gave me chills!

  • @michaelmonteforte37
    @michaelmonteforte37 Місяць тому +3

    Thank you so much Ms Getty or Mrs I'm not sure but you are a most informative and charming hostess there should be NOTHING more important to Americans than our history especially now in our country's distress I feel it's needed MORE THAN EVER I hope you keep going and God bless you ma'am thank you again

  • @desertborn7579
    @desertborn7579 Місяць тому +23

    How fortuitous with the bell ringing! Sounds really bring history
    alive for us. Thanks for what you do!

  • @Velodan1
    @Velodan1 Місяць тому +6

    Katie, just so you know, UA-cam put this on my viewing grid and I enjoyed watching you very much. Thank you for this wonderful history lesson.

  • @worthfightingfor1
    @worthfightingfor1 Місяць тому +5

    Headed to Boston/Lexington/Concord next week just to experience the history.

    • @redburban1394
      @redburban1394 Місяць тому

      @@worthfightingfor1 don’t forget to visit Southie and the bar & home of whitey Bolger. lol

    • @MsMarple
      @MsMarple Місяць тому +1

      Better yet, forget that murderous guy, and visit Fenway Pahhk and a hundred decent historical sites in and around our fair city. Take a stroll by the Charles, and do a walking tour of the Commons, Public Garden and Beacon Hill like I used to regularly. Stop in the antique shops on Charles Street, the street musicians here and there, the vendors selling food 🍱 in Haymarket on the weekends, historic churches and graveyards that dot the downtown area. Then go to Southie for a beer and soak up the blue collar charm that was the Southie of my youth. Enjoy! 😊

  • @lerg12
    @lerg12 Місяць тому +3

    Lexington Resident here, thanks for posting this video

  • @markembeck7099
    @markembeck7099 Місяць тому +16

    Thanks for taking us for another walk in the footsteps of patriots!

  • @StevenSmith-dc1fq
    @StevenSmith-dc1fq Місяць тому +3

    What a great slice of history! Katie's enthusiasm is infectious.

  • @cygnet4949
    @cygnet4949 Місяць тому +3

    I love this channel! Well done Katie. Thank you again to the brave heroes who fought for our independence, risk their fortunes and lives. Let us not forget that freedom is not free.

  • @joycemichelin250
    @joycemichelin250 Місяць тому +4

    How thoughtful to share that bell and how wonderful to have been there for it! Thank you

  • @jessehayes486
    @jessehayes486 Місяць тому +3

    Thinking about thr early morning of April 19 and hearing that bell. Let freedom ring!

  • @davidvalentim9081
    @davidvalentim9081 Місяць тому +7

    That was very cool

  • @SmedleyDouwright
    @SmedleyDouwright Місяць тому +15

    Darn, I can't find my adventure pants!

    • @riff2072
      @riff2072 Місяць тому

      You shall need some adventure shoes too and if it rainy whose stone are stones are slippery.

  • @davalvideo
    @davalvideo Місяць тому +3

    Hearing that bell sent a chill through me. It took me back and, as you said, allowed me to listen to what the colonists heard on that historic day. Thank you, Katie, for sharing that and helping to bring that day back to life for all of us who appreciate our great history.

  • @artisan4797
    @artisan4797 Місяць тому +3

    Thank you for everything that you do for us. I live on the west coast and I love U.S. history.

  • @alanconnors8881
    @alanconnors8881 Місяць тому +2

    Hello Katie. Speaking of the beginning of the revolutionary war, I found out last week that I am an ancestor of Phineas Strearns of the Boston tea party. My great grandparents are Stearns and so on. Thank you for your informative content of the beginning of the birth of our great nation.

  • @randallsanders7446
    @randallsanders7446 Місяць тому +3

    Thanks for another informative & entertaining video about our beginnings as a nation -- much appreciated. It's enjoyable to sit back & try to imagine the scene as it would've been. Thanks for your interest in sharing your findings of early U.S. history. Please continue.

  • @frankrosati6403
    @frankrosati6403 Місяць тому +3

    Incredible luck that you were able to record the bell and share it with us. thank you.

  • @kennethmoles4643
    @kennethmoles4643 Місяць тому +5

    When I hear your voice Katie, I feel like I should go get my tape measure, hammer and tool apron. I think I watched "This Old House" just about enough! When I heard the Bell ringing, I couldn't decide should I grab my Bess or my Pennsylvania! Thank you for your wonderful program! ❤

  • @tbenedict6335
    @tbenedict6335 Місяць тому +1

    I've answered the bell as many others have since if those first patriots hadn't would we even be here now.❤ the story and presentation.

  • @JohnSmith-nt3ud
    @JohnSmith-nt3ud Місяць тому +5

    I wished I knew that structure was there when I visited that area. Thanks again for your very informative history. I learn more every video you post. Fantastic channel!

  • @marymoar287
    @marymoar287 Місяць тому +2

    Awesome Katie!

  • @sayinitstraight156
    @sayinitstraight156 Місяць тому +1

    Great content, I wish more Americans would study the history of America. You do amazing job. Love your accent, being from Arizona we don’t have any flavor in our speech. Thanks

  • @XRinger
    @XRinger Місяць тому +5

    Living here in West Woburn since 1973, we have heard the sound of muskets, from many reenactments of the first shot heard around the world on Lexington Green.
    We have also heard the recorded bugle as the flag was raised in early morning at Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford. Sound carries well in this area.
    So I think it's very likely that the minutemen that lived here in West Woburn were quickly off to the Lexington Green muster.

    • @KatieTurnerGetty
      @KatieTurnerGetty  Місяць тому +4

      that is awesome, thank you! ☘️

    • @davidgold5961
      @davidgold5961 Місяць тому +2

      You have to remember at 5 o’clock in the morning in a time in which there were no cars or trucks or trains, not even gasoline or diesel engines, that bell could probably be heard for 5 miles away.

  • @OldManse09
    @OldManse09 Місяць тому +2

    Outstanding Katie! You have shown me another piece of history in my own “backyard“ that I didn’t know was there. Thank you.

  • @dwalch1
    @dwalch1 Місяць тому +2

    What a great stroke of luck to be there just at the right moment! Awesome videos!

  • @bigsarge2085
    @bigsarge2085 Місяць тому +6

    Always interesting!

  • @williamlush1912
    @williamlush1912 Місяць тому +2

    Hearing the bell, brought tears, so thankful for the patriots who stepped up answering the call to arms

  • @MarkCartret
    @MarkCartret Місяць тому +2

    Well presented by an extremely knowledgeable lady.

  • @johnauten2291
    @johnauten2291 Місяць тому +2

    Very interesting! I hope the reconstructed belfry will someday be placed back on Lexington Green. I will be there for the 250th in April. I hope you will be presenting some talks.

  • @henrymann8122
    @henrymann8122 Місяць тому +2

    Well, I have my adventure shorts on.....That bell surely brings realism to the history. Awesome.

  • @SmokeyTreats
    @SmokeyTreats Місяць тому +3

    I very much enjoy your vids Katie Turner Getty! You are an excellent teacher/informer of this great nation's early history. Thanks!

  • @unixpro2
    @unixpro2 Місяць тому +3

    Katie, thanks for another brilliant, entertaining and educational video. I loved your surprise of the bell ringing at the end. Your work is so valuable in helping us understand the events surrounding the birth of our nation.

  • @johnczech7074
    @johnczech7074 Місяць тому +2

    Another great video! Thanks beautiful lady!

  • @briteness
    @briteness Місяць тому +6

    Your videos are always a pleasure to watch. I was wondering the other day when a new one might appear, and here it is! Thanks!

  • @christinalessels8348
    @christinalessels8348 Місяць тому +2

    So great to actually hear this. 😊

  • @thormusique
    @thormusique Місяць тому +2

    Wow, what synchronicity! This was so awesome, thank you for sharing! And please consider putting Vermont on your list of historic places to feature. There’s certainly some fascinating (if quirky) history up here. Cheers!

  • @philipryan25
    @philipryan25 Місяць тому +2

    Thank you very interesting 👍

  • @ryanlawrence9010
    @ryanlawrence9010 23 дні тому +1

    She reminds me of David McCullough in a way with enthusiasm. She just knows so much without staring at her cell like ignorant students these days. Love how she jumps out from behind statues, cuts back forth home, sites. Well edited to. Her humor is right in my Wheelhouse. Highly recommend her.

  • @robb7733
    @robb7733 Місяць тому +3

    That bell gave me chills.

  • @curiosity2314
    @curiosity2314 Місяць тому +2

    Very cool.

  • @dianeclay-r8v
    @dianeclay-r8v Місяць тому +7

    You would make a great series on PBS.
    Informative and entertaining !
    Thank you

    • @ironbomb6753
      @ironbomb6753 Місяць тому

      PBS doesn't deserve to broadcast such patriotic programs.

  • @yokoyama7590
    @yokoyama7590 Місяць тому +5

    Another great video of this fascinating period of American history! I'm learning a lot from these adventures. Thank you Katie for all your research!

  • @jeffreysmith4304
    @jeffreysmith4304 Місяць тому +3

    You were in the Right place @ the Right time
    Lots of other Revolutionary Sites you could Visit not too far away
    Looking forward to your "Action Adventures" to them

  • @andrewpayne6720
    @andrewpayne6720 Місяць тому +3

    You really have a gift of bringing history alive. I just love your videos!

  • @plantfeeder6677
    @plantfeeder6677 Місяць тому +2

    Again and again and again. All your videos give me goosebumps, Katie. You're wonderful. And such a girlie girl in the wilderness. I love everything about you and this channel. Thank you again for taking me back to where I long to be.

  • @chuckrogers5077
    @chuckrogers5077 Місяць тому +7

    You seem to consistently make very interesting videos. You have a great style about you. I'll keep watching!

  • @jwkennington
    @jwkennington Місяць тому +7

    Thanks, Katie. Great video.

  • @kevindecoteau3186
    @kevindecoteau3186 Місяць тому +2

    Hearing the bell brought tears to my eyes.

  • @patmancrowley8509
    @patmancrowley8509 Місяць тому +4

    Wonderful presentation. Thank you so very much, Katie Turner Getty.

  • @elizabethlarose3632
    @elizabethlarose3632 Місяць тому +3

    What an awesome experience to hear the bell !! Love it…why was the belfry relocated up the hill and not back on the green?

    • @davidgold5961
      @davidgold5961 Місяць тому +1

      The reproduction belfry is sitting on the same piece of land that the original was built on in 1762 before it was moved down to the green sometime after that.

  • @johnstonfrank
    @johnstonfrank Місяць тому +3

    Keep up the great work Katie. I look forward to seeing your videos whenever you publish them. Like you, I am a Revolutionary War enthusiast and a VERY amateur researcher. I find that what is most frustrating is that it is nearly impossible to find anyone to talk to - just to enjoy a conversation or to take trips with. My wife is a long suffering partner but when she starts saying "Uh huh" I know I have pushed my enthusiasm too far. At any rate, just know that you do have an interested audience.Thank you for all your your hard and enthusiastic work to produce these.

  • @michaelmccotter4293
    @michaelmccotter4293 Місяць тому +2

    Great job Katie!!!

  • @ShushLorraine
    @ShushLorraine Місяць тому +3

    I always love watching your videos. Thank you so much. I live in Arkansas and won't likely ever get to travel to the East's historic sites, but I have a great interest in our history. Thanks for putting us right there for us to get a grasp of our forebears. I love it.

  • @jamespowers4060
    @jamespowers4060 Місяць тому +3

    Love your vids Katie,so much local history.
    I am from reading ma. Captain Brooks lived here at the beginning of the conflict and there is a training field here that brooks reviewed the Reading company of minute shortly before April 19th.
    Amazing history that few know about.
    Thanks for all you do

    • @davidgold5961
      @davidgold5961 Місяць тому

      Instead of “conflict“, it’s more accurate to say “war“. Because that’s what it was. Thanks for your comment.

  • @bobmed3429
    @bobmed3429 Місяць тому +2

    Great video, as always!

  • @a4v2rocket
    @a4v2rocket Місяць тому +1

    Loved the bell

  • @troykauffman3963
    @troykauffman3963 Місяць тому +2

    My adventure pants are on and ready for some American Revolution history! Another absolutely great video Katie and how iconic with the bell ringing. I learned a lot. Thank you for what you do for us all. 🫡🇺🇸

  • @mattmathias6477
    @mattmathias6477 Місяць тому +3

    Excellent video as always! Thank you for all the effort! 🎉

  • @allencollins6031
    @allencollins6031 Місяць тому +3

    Thanks for the history. 👍

  • @johncatdaddy8895
    @johncatdaddy8895 Місяць тому +3

    Very nice edit job of splicing the story together!👍

  • @alex4833
    @alex4833 Місяць тому +2

    This is so cool and intriguing. Very informative too and your way of presenting the information is great. I always enjoy the on-location sites and your summary of historical events (especially about the belfry and its role). I did not know about the belfry and learned a lot😊.
    It was cool to hear the bell too!
    Nice job! Have a fabulous weekend!!

  • @jamesault7832
    @jamesault7832 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks Katie from capturing the bell ringing in the belfry. Please keep up the good work!

  • @Sonny_Eclipse
    @Sonny_Eclipse Місяць тому +4

    Katie Turner Getty, since you are not a frequent poster of videos I always get excited when I see a new one

  • @Homespunmusic
    @Homespunmusic Місяць тому +2

    Great surprise! I loved it! Thank you, Katie, for the fun action adventure!

  • @WayneFritts
    @WayneFritts Місяць тому +3

    Thanks!

    • @KatieTurnerGetty
      @KatieTurnerGetty  Місяць тому +3

      Thank you so much for supporting my work!! So much more to come, I truly feel I've barely scratched the surface! 😆 Thank you for coming along on the journey!

  • @huachafo
    @huachafo Місяць тому +3

    Your presentations are wonderful, thanks.

  • @panzerman9247
    @panzerman9247 Місяць тому +3

    I absolutely love your channel! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us!

  • @ml8028
    @ml8028 Місяць тому +1

    Katie you are great. Very very very interesting structure discussion- so glad some people still love history. The true history. Means a lot to me…. I will never forget our Mass. Boston trip- did not make it to Lexington Green- hope I can next time though- but if I don’t, I will always have your valiant effort by telling history how it was Intended… with excitement, conviction-- and most importantly clear facts as you repeat the story!!! What a great job and honor you do our history for future generations.
    ALSO- very very wise when, as you tell story and say west and east you say left and right… as you watch video it’s important for me to be told such because I’m not there to orientation myself to Sun/ ect… to determine direction. Thx much.

  • @andrewmiller-yd1im
    @andrewmiller-yd1im Місяць тому +2

    Thankyou for the excellent presentation. I visited the Bellfry about ten years ago but have never had the honor of hearing the bell rung. I was so moved by my visit to Lexington that I decided to build a scale model replica of the entire scene of April 19, 1775 including the Bellfry. Upon my research I found that there was also a small schoolhouse on the green and it was commonplace to see cows grazing on the green itself.

    • @davidgold5961
      @davidgold5961 Місяць тому

      Thank you for your comment and your work. It is spelled BELFRY.

  • @Steve-qt9ce
    @Steve-qt9ce Місяць тому +2

    Thanks Katie ❗ Seems like a long time since I watched video here. Great presentation and that bell ringing raised my neck hair❗ ❤🇺🇸

  • @ohiopat
    @ohiopat Місяць тому +2

    Great video! You never would have made it up those stone steps without your adventure pants.

  • @Mikeman07825
    @Mikeman07825 Місяць тому +8

    wonderful video once again Miss Katie - can't wait for my visit for the 250th next April - btw, if you are doing a lectures or any speaking deals, please let us all know ☺ Mike in NJ

  • @nolesfan75
    @nolesfan75 Місяць тому +3

    Thank you for your informative videos. Even though I grew up in the Boston area, I always learn something new from you.

  • @randycummings7116
    @randycummings7116 Місяць тому +3

    Your videos are so interesting and in depth. I love your content. I am extremely interested in the early Rev. War and all the sacrifices made by people/ soldiers on both sides. Plus my 6th great grand uncle was a Lexington minuteman named Solomon Pierce. Please keep up the great research and the great videos. My adventure pants are on.

  • @walterelmore1017
    @walterelmore1017 Місяць тому +2

    exc editing, exc personality, exc enthusiasm and love the speaking voice

  • @nathanfisher1826
    @nathanfisher1826 Місяць тому +2

    Thanks

  • @MrBBaron
    @MrBBaron Місяць тому +4

    Nice to see another of your videos. I think Katie was alive during that pivotal era in a previous life. She came back in this time, still loving that 1775 era and sharing her joy in explaining life in that epic era of American history

  • @mclovin9678
    @mclovin9678 Місяць тому +6

    I can't imagine what was going through minds of those Militia men in Lexington, seeing the Redcoats approaching!

    • @chuckrogers5077
      @chuckrogers5077 Місяць тому

      They probably sh^% their adventure pants!

    • @davidgold5961
      @davidgold5961 Місяць тому +2

      Yes, and some of them were buried the next day.

  • @jimflammer9370
    @jimflammer9370 Місяць тому +2

    Great video, thank you for making it for us.

  • @johndeckelmann457
    @johndeckelmann457 Місяць тому +2

    Thank you for another great video, Katie. Keep 'em coming. Looks like quite a hike to get to the belfry.