Why Meriam’s Corner

Why is Meriam's Corner a part of Minute Man Park?. Much as we would like to think it reflects the importance of our family, its broader historical significance stems from the events of April 1775. Paul Revere's alarm had gathered Minute Men from surrounding communities in ever-greater numbers. The British expedition, which earlier far outnumbered resisting settlers in Lexington, was now itself outnumbered as it began its retreat from Concord back to Boston.

At Meriam's Corner, where the house was already 70 years old in 1775, the sporadic fire grew intense, and continued as the British marched east along the Battle Road. The Park purchased the Corner and other places that figured in those pivotal events to preserve them for all Americans. Today, Meriam's Corner marks the western end of the recreated Battle Road Trail, a five-mile stretch of historic houses and landscapes are in the process of restoration to their 18th century appearance.

Location

The Meriam House historic preservation Meriam's Corner is located on the corner of Old Bedford Rd. and Lexington Rd in Concord, Massachusetts

Meriam’s Corner Celebration  April 12, 2008