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Visit Lexington WELCOME TO LEXINGTON Tour Lexington LIBERTY RIDE TROLLEY BATTLE GREEN TOUR FIRST SHOT! TOUR Ride along historic Battle Road! AYour onboard costumed guide The Lexington Visitor Center offers a free guided walking The Lexington Historical Society invites you to walk in will recount the exciting events of April 19, 1775, and also tour of the historic green, the site of the April 19th the footsteps of Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, John highlight the area’s literary and cultural legacy. skirmish between British troops and the Lexington Hancock, and George Washington! Explore three militia. Many Revolutionary sites that were key to the Battle of Lexington. Each The 90-minute ride starts right here at the Visitor Center landmarks still stand, and is historically furnished, so it will be like stepping Birthplace of American Liberty and takes you past the Battle Green, other Revolutionary the Battle Green also features back in time to 1775. Although you can purchase War sites, the Concord one of the nation’s oldest war tickets to each individual location, First Shot! offers Museum, and the homes of memorials. discounted, bundled admission to all three. revered American authors Buckman Tavern Ralph Waldo Emerson, Louisa Learn how Captain John Parker and his May Alcott, and Nathaniel militia anxiously gathered in Buckman Tavern in the early morning hours of Hawthorne. The trip also April 19, 1775 to wait for the arrival includes a stop at North Bridge of British troops. in Concord, where American 42” Flat Screen 42” Flat Screen Hancock-Clarke House revolutionaries forced the Take a guided tour of the home of British to retreat. Reverend Jonas Clarke. Rebel leaders John Hancock and Samuel Adams were staying here when Paul Revere awakened them with his famous NIC NIC midnight warning on April 19, 1775. Munroe Tavern Get the British perspective on the events of April 19, 1775, and see where President George Washington dined Hangs 72” AFF Hangs 72” AFF during his visit to Lexington in 1789. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Please note that the Liberty Ride is seasonal, operating spring through fall. Battle Green tours are seasonal, offered spring through fall. Please note that the Lexington Historical Society sites are open seasonally, operating spring through fall. Ask about Group and Chartered tours at the information desk. Ask about Private Chartered tours at the information desk. Tickets can be purchased at the information desk or at any of the three sites. Meet your tour guide on the Battle Green or here in the Visitors Center. Tours are customizable to your timeframe and interests.

Lexington Battle Green Ye Olde Burying Ground The Belfry Buckman Tavern Munroe Tavern Hancock-Clarke House Minute Man Visitor Center North Bridge Visitor Center Cary Memorial Library Scottish Rite Masonic Museum Minuteman Commuter Bikeway The Great Outdoors The dramatic first skirmish between Dating back to 1690, this graveyard is the Onsedicilit volum ad quatibus id See where the Lexington militia spent British troops retreating from Concord Patriot leaders Samuel Adams and John Part of the Minute Man National Historical Visit Concord’s famous North Bridge, Head across the street to access hundreds and Library This popular 10-mile bike route—located Enjoy Lexington’s beautiful landscape. American militia and British forces final resting place for some of Lexington’s excernam qui anis am, net rem ex eosapel a long night waiting for the British to used the tavern as a headquarters and Hancock were staying here the night Park, this visitor center provides an where American militia fought off British of books about the Battle of Lexington Onsedicilit volum ad quatibus id behind the visitors’ center—extends from The town has 26 conservation areas unfolded here. Many structures from most illustrious residents—including ictoremposam voluptasin ercias exera arrive. The pub’s interior looks just field hospital. Exhibits focus provide of April 18, 1775, when Paul Revere and overview of April 19, 1775, including troops. The bridge and its visitor center and genealogical resources related excernam qui anis am, net rem ex Cambridge to Bedford. Bring your own and a network of trails for walkers, 1775 still stand, along with a replica Captain John Parker, commander of the dellabo resenim nosaped utaquae. Nam, as it did in 1775. the British perspective on the events William Dawes arrived at midnight Paul Revere’s ride and the battles at are part of the Minute Man National to the Revolution. eosapel ictoremposam voluptasin bike or rent one here! runners, and bikers. of a bell that sounded the alarm the Lexington Militia. quam num re por re et at quidellate • Visit individually or as part of the of April 19, 1775. to warn them that the British were Lexington Green, North Bridge, and along Historical Park. • Free ercias exera dellabo resenim nosaped • Free • Free morning of the battle. • Free • Free First Shot! tour. • Visit individually or as part of the on the move. Adams and Hancock the Battle Road. • Free utaquae. Nam, quam num re por re • Free tours available. First Shot! tour. fled to Burlington. • Free • 174 Liberty St. Concord, MA et at quidellate • Visit individually or as part of the • Route 2A, Lincoln First Shot! tour.

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As initial skirmish of the American Revolution, the Battle of Lexington occupies a special place in military history. The Navy has honored the event by naming five of its ships U.S.S. Lexington. The first sailed within a year of the battle itself. The most recent retired in 1991 and is now a museum in Corpus Christi, Texas. The Visitor Center has become closely associated with U.S.S. Lexington. The walls around you feature artifacts related to the ships, particularly U.S.S Lexington CV-2 (1922–1942) and CV-16 (1943–1991). Former crewmembers donated most of these objects. Look through the windows and you will see a memorial to all five ships. The : A PROUD LEGACY Town of Lexington dedicated the memorial on April 19, 1988.

The siege of Boston was tough for both sides, with disease outbreaks and supply shortages. The Battle of Bunker Hill in June of 1775 was technically a win for the British, but their casualties far exceeded Patriot losses. After a months-long stand-off, Continental Army commander George Washington seized Dorchester Heights. The British left Massachusetts, never to return.

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The Lexington name has appeared in many key moments in military history. A U.S.S. Lexington has participated in the Revolution, the Civil War, World War I and World War II. The legacy is destined to extend into the future—at least according to the Star Brigantine, Active 1776–1777 Sloop-of-War, Active 1826–1855 Gunboat, Active 1861–1865 CV-2 Aircraft Carrier, Active 1922–1942 CV-16 Aircraft Carrier, Active 1943–1991 On March 13, 1776, the Maryland Marine Committee Built to the exacting specifications of the U.S. Navy, The third U.S.S. Lexington began existence as a One of the Navy’s first aircraft carriers, the fifth U.S.S. Like its predecessor, the fifth U.S.S. Lexington served Trek television and film series, which has featured many purchased a vessel named Wild Duck for use in the second U.S.S. Lexington had a long career. It served side-wheel steamer. After purchasing it, the War Lexington began its service participating in training in the Pacific during World War II. The Essex-class the Revolution. Redubbed the U.S.S. Lexington, as a transport and blockade ship during the Mexican- Department transformed it into a steam-powered exercises and relief missions. Then came World War aircraft carrier racked up impressive statistics, spaceships named U.S.S. Lexington. the brigantine captured three British ships before American War (1846–1848) and was part of the historic gunboat that saw duty in several Civil War battles: II. The Lexington played a central role in the Battle of destroying more than 400 enemy airplanes and being captured itself. fleet that opened U.S. trade with Japan in 1855. Belmont, Fort Henry, Shiloh, Saint Charles, Milliken’s the Coral Sea (1942), exchanging fire with Japanese 300,000 tons of enemy cargo. After the war, the U.S.S. Bend, and Red River. ships until it was damaged beyond hope. The crew Lexington guarded American interests in Asia and evacuated and the ship was scuttled (destroyed then became a training ship. Decommissioned in 1991, intentionally). In 2018, researchers found its wreckage the last U.S.S. Lexington is now a floating museum in in waters off of Australia. Corpus Christi, Texas.

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If they mean to have war, let it begin here. —Attributed to Captain John Parker, leader of the Lexington Militia

A SPARK IGNITED FROM LEXINGTON TO LIBERTY On April 19, 1775 the long-simmering tension between the American colonies and Great Britain finally boiled over. A “At times history and fate meet at a single time in a single place brief battle on the Lexington Green—just steps away from to shape a turning point in man’s unending search for freedom. where you are standing—marked the start of the American Revolution. So it was at Lexington and Concord….” The conflict would end eight years and many battles later with —Lyndon B. Johnson, “The American Promise” speech (1965) After the skirmish in Lexington, the British headed ¬to neighboring Concord as Massachusetts was a center of the independence for the colonies. A new nation, the United States Late on April 18, 1775, Boston Patriots Soon after the British left Boston, the originally planned. There, they encountered growing resistance to England. Why? The William Dawes and Paul Revere learned that 850 Patriots issued the Declaration of Independence. of America, was born. some 400 Patriots at the town’s Old North colony had several busy ports, making British soldiers were on the move, planning to The colonists had made their commitment to Bridge. Once again, a fight broke out, but this it an economic powerhouse. Desperate seize a stash of rebel weapons in Concord—some becoming a separate, independent nation. The time the Patriot militia prevailed, much to the for money after a long war with France, 20 miles away. The two men jumped on their war would last seven more years. shock of the better trained, better equipped the British government imposed costly horses and rode west. They hoped to alert local British. They retreated 20 miles back to taxes on their colonies. Colonists had no militia and prevent the arrest of Patriot leaders Initially, the British—which had double the Boston, fighting off militia along the way. manpower—prevailed. After defeating George say in these laws. John Hancock and Samuel Adams, who were Washington’s Continental Army in New York staying in Lexington. Once they returned to the city, the British FREEDOM Massachusetts was also home to radical and New Jersey, the British seized control found themselves trapped. Patriot militia

thinkers like John Hancock and second to REBELLION Samuel Prescott joined Revere and Dawes in of New York City and Philadelphia. Even surrounded Boston for the next year, cousins John and Samuel Adams. Calling Lexington. Together, the three men convinced so, the Americans

of surging size and strength. The assembled themselves “Patriots,” they argued for Hancock and Adams to flee and helped warn eked out enough victories that they secured independence from Britain. Across the state, There were three midnight riders, so does why Paul Revere (depicted here) get all the troops would now be called the Continental communities across Massachusetts. In the end, glory? As the most politically active member of the group, he was better known even in support from powerful European nations: France militias—troops of men trained to protect their his own time. However, it was poet Henry Wadsworth who elevated Revere to mythic Army. Recognizing the hopelessness of the only Prescott made it to Concord. Revere was status. In Longfellow’s “Paul Revere’s Ride” (1861), Revere was not only the lone rider, but After British fired a few initial shots at Old North Bridge, Concord militia leader John Buttrick in 1778, Spain in 1779, and the Netherlands he also made it all the way to Concord. situation, the British evacuated Boston communities—began preparing for conflict arrested by the British and Dawes narrowly unleashed Patriot power by shouting, “Fire, fellow soldiers! For God’s sake, fire!” By the close in 1780. Now, the advantage was on the On December 16, 1773, a group of Patriots—some dressed as Native Americans—boarded in March of 1776. of April 19, 1775, Patriots suffered an estimated 49 losses while 73 British were killed. Another with the British. ships in Boston Harbor and tossed chests of tea into the water. The so-called Boston Tea Party escaped capture. 39 Patriots were wounded, and five were missing or captured. The British wounded totaled 174 Patriots’ side. By 1781, the British realized HUB protested a British law allowing the British East India Company to sell tea without paying and 53 were either missing or captured. full tax, undercutting local merchants. Response to the protest was severe: the British closed Powder horn to hold gun powder that it was hopeless. Boston Harbor and ended self-rule in Massachusetts. Lexington Tea Burning eliatum fuga. Nem acernatium cum aut quodis vid ut eum doloremquam quam deliquistrum quaectus estiat. Porit doluptatiore ex Veliatum fuga. Musket balls and mold, 1770s 1700s Lead, made from a mold Courtesy of the Lexington Historical Society Nem acernatium cum aut quodis vid ut eum doloremquam quam deliquistrum quaectus On loan from the Lexington Historical Society estiat. Porit doluptatiore ex Veliatum fuga. Nem acernatium cum aut quodis vid ut eum As colonial militias readied for war, they worried about gathering enough supplies. The term “minutemen” has come to be synonymous with “militia,” but there is a subtle The siege of Boston was tough for both sides, with disease outbreaks and supply shortages. The doloremquam quam deliquistrum quaectus estiat. Porit doluptatiore ex British troops were quick to seize any weapons, so the rebels distinction. Militia were men trained to protect their communities. Some militia Battle of Bunker Hill in June of 1775 was technically a win for the British, but their casualties far carefully hid guns and ammunition. members were selected as minutemen, elite fighters who could be ready at a moment’s notice. exceeded Patriot losses. After a months-long stand-off, Continental Army commander George MINUTEMEN’S MIGHT MINUTEMEN’S A COURAGEOUS RIDE Washington seized Dorchester Heights. The British left Massachusetts, never to return. LONG BATTLE The In response to British actions in Massachusetts, delegates from 12 of the 13 colonies met in Philadelphia during the fall of 1774 as the First Continental Congress. The outcome was a petition demanding that King George III address the colonists’ concerns. When the British ignored the petition, a Second Continental Congress convened “Brown Bess” in 1775. The new focus was war. Donated by . . . Courtesy of the Lexington Visitor Center

The “Brown Bess” musket was a standard-issue ﬁrearm for British soldiers during the Revolution. This particular example is a replica used in The Patriot (2000), a movie about a ﬁctional militiaman played by Mel Gibson.

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BIRTH OF THE BIKEWAY RIDING THE RAILS HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TRAIL You’re standing next to the Minuteman Commuter Before the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway was a bike Whether you ride the entire 10.1-mile route or concentrate on a smaller Bikeway. section, The Minuteman Converted from a rail line, the scenic bikeway Residents along path it was a rail line. It all began in 1844, with a line between Minuteman Commuter Bikeway has a lot to offer. Interested in Commuter the route worried Bikeway is a As you make your way along extends 10.1 miles, from the edge of Cambridge to Bedford that the bikeway Revolutionary War history? You’re at the heart of it, right here in Lexington. four-season Lexington and Arlington. Over time, the line extended and As people began relying on cars, train the Minuteman Commuter would result in resource. We use declined. The Boston & Maine went Bikeway, keep an eye out Center— passing through historic and natural areas along noise, vandalism, Crave some contemplative time in nature? There are several parks and wild clear the path expanded, connecting Cambridge to Bedford and increasing bankrupt in 1970, selling the Lexington for old railroad ties on the and litter. Supporters after winter line to the MBTA in 1976. Just a year sides of the path. Workers the way. It is one of the most popular bike trails in the United like Lexington selectman spaces along the way. Most sites can accessed right from the Bikeway, the from one track to two. At its peak, in 1895, some 21 trains later, the MBTA shut down the line. This left these railroad remnants Jack Eddison and Arlington image shows a B&M train in Arlington behind after construction of States, but getting it built was a long journey, requiring hard Planning Director Alan McClennen rest are a short ride away. passed through Lexington every day. Center, around 1975. the Bikeway. (pictured here) worked behind the scenes to Spy Pond in Arlington is close to the Bikeway’s terminus at The Bikeway passes through the Great Meadows and The Hancock-Clarke House, just a few minutes from here, was Get a glimpse of Bikeway’s former life as a railroad line work and persistence on the part of its supporters. keep the project on track. The line between Lexington and Arlington (then called West Cambridge) The little line expanded dramatically in the 1870s, when it Boston & Maine acquired the line in 1887. This image is of East Lexington Station in 1894. In addition to passengers, Alewife MBTA station in Cambridge. Parker Meadow, both here in Lexington. Both preserves Paul Revere’s first destination on April 19, 1775. He wanted to at Bedford Center. A Boston & Maine car is on display was complete in 1846. This image shows Lexington’s first locomotive, became part of the Boston & Lowell Railroad and extended the trains carried freight cargo like coal, bricks, ice, lumber, and produce. feature hiking paths. warn Patriot leaders Samuel Adams and John Hancock that at this former train depot. a steam engine. Notice the wood-filled car on the left? The crew to Bedford. As shown here, the trains carried crowds of the British were on the way. passengers to Lexington in 1875, during centennial celebrations The first segment of the bike path parallels the route that British troops In the 1970s, the Cambridge to Bedford train line was in decline. Some Lexington Governor William Weld signed a bill authorizing the bikeway The Minuteman Commuter Bikeway had its grand opening on May 29, 1993. threw the wood into a special stove that heated water, creating the of the Battle of Lexington. took through Cambridge to Concord on April 19,1775. Patriot militia in residents came up with a novel idea: turn the rails into a bike trail! In 1978, the in May of 1991. Construction began that October. People began Used by joggers, cyclists, skaters, and walkers of all ages, it receives 300,000 steam that powered the engine. Lexington and Concord skirmished with the British that day—the first battles Lexington Biking Committee submitted an initial proposal for the idea. A formal using the path before it was even finished! to 500,000 visits a year. In 2008, the trail became the fifth-ever inductee of the American Revolution! study in 1981 resulted a detailed plan and price tag for bikeway. to the Rail-Trail Hall of Fame.

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On December 16, 1773, a group of colonists—some dressed “in the costume of an Indian”— boarded ships in Boston Harbor and tossed chests of tea into the water. The so-called Boston Tea Party protested a British law allowing the British East India Company to sell tea without paying full tax, undercutting local merchants. Response to the protest was severe: the British closed Boston Harbor and ended self-rule in Massachusetts.

Massachusetts was a center of the growing FIRST SHOT! resistance to England. Why? The colony had LABEL The Lexington Historical Society several busy ports, making it an economic invites you to walk in powerhouse. Desperate for money after a the footsteps of Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, John long war with France, the British government imposed costly taxes on their colonies. Hancock, and George Washington! Explore three Colonists had no say in these laws.

On December 16, 1773, a group of colonists—some dressed “in the costume of an Indian”— sites that were key to the Battle of Lexington. Each is Massachusetts was also home to radical boarded ships in Boston Harbor and tossed chests of tea into the water. The so-called Boston Tea Party protested a British law allowing the British East India Company to sell tea without thinkers like John Hancock and second paying full tax, undercutting local merchants. Response to the protest was severe: the British historically furnished, so it will be like stepping back closed Boston Harbor and ended self-rule in Massachusetts. REBELLIONcousins John and Samuel Adams. Calling in time to 1775. Although you can purchase tickets to themselves “Patriots,” they argued for each individual location, First Shot! offers discounted, of independence from Britain. Across the state, militias—troops of men trained to protect their PHOTO PANEL bundled admission to all three. communities—began preparing for conﬂict Buckman Tavern with the British. HUB Learn how Captain John Parker and his militia anxiously gathered in Buckman Tavern in the early morning hours of April 19, 1775 to wait for the arrival of British troops.

Hancock-Clarke House Take a guided tour of the home of Reverend Jonas Clarke. Rebel leaders John Hancock and Samuel Adams were staying here when Paul Revere awakened them with his famous midnight warning on April 19, 1775. Munroe Tavern Get the British perspective on the events of April 19, 1775, and see where President George Washington dined during his visit to Lexington in 1789. SMALL WALL PANEL

Please note that the Lexington Historical Society sites are open seasonally, operating spring through fall. Tickets can be purchased at the information desk or at any of the three sites.

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Lexington Battle Green Ye Olde Burying Ground The Belfry Buckman Tavern Munroe Tavern Hancock-Clarke House Minute Man Visitor Center North Bridge Visitor Center Cary Memorial Library Scottish Rite Masonic Museum Minuteman Commuter Bikeway Parks and Trails See where the Revolution began! Many Dating back to 1690, this graveyard is the The bell in this structure summoned See where the Lexington militia spent British troops retreating from Concord Colonial leaders Samuel Adams and Part of the Minute Man National Historical Visit Concord’s famous North Bridge, where Head across the street to access hundreds and Library This popular 10-mile bike route—located Enjoy Lexington’s beautiful landscape. structures from 1775 still stand, along with final resting place for some of Lexington’s members of the Lexington militia to the a long night waiting for the British used the tavern as a headquarters and John Hancock were staying here the Park, this visitor center provides an American militia fought off British troops. of books about the Battle of Lexington Permanent and changing exhibits behind the visitors’ center—extends from The town has 26 conservation areas and one of the oldest war memorials in the most illustrious residents—including green on the night of April 18, 1775. to arrive. The interior looks much as field hospital. Exhibits provide the night of April 18, 1775, when Paul Revere overview of April 19, 1775, including Paul The bridge and its visitor center are part of and genealogical resources related to explore Freemasonry, fraternalism, Cambridge to Bedford. Bring your own a network of trails for walkers, runners, country. The Visitor Center offers free staff- Captain John Parker, commander of the Today, you can visit a replica of the belfry it did in 1775 British perspective on the events of and William Dawes arrived at midnight Revere’s ride and the battles at Lexington the Minute Man National Historical Park. and the Scottish Rite, as well as the bike or rent one here! and bikers. the Revolution. guided and self-guided walking tours. Lexington Militia. The town has two other in a location just steps from the green. April 19, 1775. to warn them that the British were on Green and North Bridge. history of the United States. Visit individually or as part of the Free Free Free historic cemeteries: Robbins (established the move. Adams and Hancock fled to Free Get more details at the information desk. First Shot! tour. Visit individually or as part of the Free 174 Liberty St. Concord, MA Free in 1784) and Munroe (1831). Burlington. First Shot! tour. Route 2A, Lincoln Free Visit individually or as part of the First Shot! tour.

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RIDING THE RAILS Before the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway was a bike path, it was a rail line. It all began As you make your way along in 1844, with a line between Lexington and As people began relying on cars, train use the Minuteman Commuter declined. The Boston & Maine went bankrupt in Bikeway, keep an eye out for Arlington. Over time, the line extended and 1970, selling the Lexington line to the MBTA in old railroad ties on the sides of 1976. Just a year later, the MBTA shut down the the path. Workers left these expanded, connecting Cambridge to Bedford and line. This image shows a B&M train in Arlington railroad remnants behind after increasing from one track to two. At its peak in Center, around 1975. construction of the Bikeway.

1895, some 21 trains passed through Lexington The line between Lexington and Arlington (then called West Cambridge) was The little line expanded dramatically in the 1870s, when it became Boston & Maine acquired the line in 1887. This image is of East Lexington Station in 1894. In addition to passengers, complete in 1846. This image shows Lexington’s ﬁrst locomotive, a steam part of the Boston & Lowell Railroad and extended to Bedford. As the trains carried freight cargo like coal, bricks, ice, lumber, and produce. engine. Notice the wood-ﬁlled car on the left? The crew threw the wood into a shown here, the trains carried crowds of passengers to Lexington in special stove that heated water, creating the steam that powered the engine. 1875, during centennial celebrations of the Battle of Lexington.

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There’s so much to do and see here! In addition to historic sites, Lexington offers vibrant cultural events, welcoming hotels, diverse dining and shopping options, 7.75” and a network of parks and trails. Enjoy a concert. Visit an art gallery. Savor a meal at one of our restaurants.

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2” x 12” x 33.5” alum legs ptd satin black

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FRONT SIDE Lexington Visitors Center - Construction Documents 02.EX.01 Linger in Lexington Rail Design Project Management • 02.27.19 17 NOTE: Elevations are for layout only,

60” x 12” NOT FOR PROOFING. FIVE SHIPS

The Lexington name has appeared in many key moments in military history. A U.S.S. Lexington has participated in the Revolution, the Civil War, and World War II. The legacy is destined to extend into the future—at least according to the Star Trek Brigantine, Active 1776–1777 Sloop-of-War, Active 1826–1855 Gunboat, Active 1861–1865 CV-2 Aircraft Carrier, Active 1922–1942 CV-16 Aircraft Carrier, Active 1943–1991 On March 13, 1776, the Maryland Marine Committee Built to the exacting specifications of the U.S. Navy, The third U.S.S. Lexington began existence as a One of the Navy’s first aircraft carriers, the fourth U.S.S. Like its predecessor, the fifth U.S.S. Lexington served in television and film series, which has featured many purchased a vessel named Wild Duck for use in the the second U.S.S. Lexington had a long career. It served side-wheel steamer. After purchasing it, the War Lexington began its service participating in training the Pacific during World War II. The Essex-class aircraft Revolution. Redubbed the U.S.S. Lexington, the as a transport and blockade ship during the Mexican- Department transformed it into a steam-powered exercises and relief missions. Then came World War II. carrier racked up impressive statistics, destroying more spaceships named U.S.S. Lexington. brigantine captured three British ships before being American War (1846–1848) and was part of the historic gunboat that saw duty in several Civil War battles: The Lexington played a central role in the Battle of the than 400 enemy airplanes and 300,000 tons of enemy captured itself. fleet that opened U.S. trade with Japan in 1855. Belmont, Fort Henry, Shiloh, Saint Charles, Milliken’s Coral Sea (1942), exchanging fire with Japanese ships cargo. After the war, the U.S.S. Lexington guarded Bend, and Red River. until it was damaged beyond hope. The crew evacuated, American interests in Asia and then became a training and the ship was scuttled (destroyed intentionally). ship. Decommissioned in 1991, the last U.S.S. Lexington In 2018, researchers found its wreckage in waters is now a floating museum in Corpus Christi, Texas. off of Australia.

FLATTENED PLAN

Graphic layer: 1/8” acrylic 1” and 1/4” acrylic sandwich Cleat to wall

12” 45° 10.5”

.5”

2” x 8” x 33.5” alum legs ptd satin black

33.5”

FRONT SIDE Lexington Visitors Center - Construction Documents 03.EX.01 U.S.S. Lexington Rail Design Project Management • 02.27.19 18 3/4” baltic birch ply w/ built-in French .5”

.25” .25” .75” cleat. Secure to wall 23.25” 2” with blocking. .25” 1/2” baltic birch ply

Acrylic bonnet w/ UV flm

Security Screw, 2 sides.

WilsonArt Laminate, D14 Port

15.25” Desiccant puck

Framed Photo

Case to include desiccant chamber with air fow.

Lexington Visitors Center - Construction Documents 03.EX.02 - CV-2 U.S.S. Lexington poster (antique frame) Design Project Management • 02.27.19 19 04.EX.06 Diorama Scope of Work

Current Condition The diorama is in good condition. It is currently housed in a multi-part display case that includes a cabinet, a reader rail, and step. The actual diorama unit is set into the display cabinet. The existing lighting is comprised of two fluorescent fixtures installed at the front of the diorama window and hidden by the window frame. The case is locked by two turn-key cylinders on each side of the window frame. The window lifts up (but can not be secured open beyond someone holding it) to allow access to the diorama.

Diorama Scope The diorama and its case are to be removed from site for refurbishment and storage during building construction by fabrication contractor. The existing reader rail and step will be removed by others. Diorama should be cleaned off-site as needed including remounting any fallen figures or other display model elements. The glass on the viewing window should be replaced with new non-glare UV filter glass. Fabrication contractor should provide and install new LED fixtures with warm diffused lighting to diorama interior. Power for lighting will be available in the adjacent Stock Room and shall be hard-wired to a switch by the Electrical Subcontractor. Provide adequate length of wiring from the fixture for this purpose. Ease of access to the diorama is important. Provide system that will allow the window to be held open, such as a removable wood or metal prop. Prior to installation remove case access door and store in case. Install refurbished diorama and case into wall-nook (provided by building contractor) in new building. Case to protrude a few inches from face of wall. Coordinate with building contractor as needed to ensure proper installation. A repurposed veneer from the existing step and reader rail will be applied to the front of the installed case by others, along with a new step and redesigned reader rail. Fabricator to mount graphic on new rail. important.

Lexington Visitors Center - Construction Documents 04.EX.06 Diorama Refurbishment Design Project Management • 02.27.19 20 Surface mounted track atached to blocking 5/8" Surface-mounted track attached to blocking at top top of case of case.. Plywood Plywood to be cut back would to be cut back to allow track track to mount to mounthigher. higher. TOP OF CASE Ref Dwg A-22 in the architectural pkg. 1/4" Track fxture. PLYWOOD Track fixture Quantity = 9 RAIL RAIL TOP TOP 1/8" 1/8" 22 DOORDOOR

Miniature LED Track Fixture Image

Lexington Visitor's Center Fixture Schedule Diorama Accent Lighting Specs

Type Manufacturer Description Lamp/Details Scope/Notes/Location

Diorama Accent Fixture Luxam Inc Surface-mounted track- 4 W per fixture Scope: Exhibit Fabricator L-MTSP-01-3K (accent fixture) mounted system with zoom CASE FLOOR and Track Volts: 120V Primary, 12V Secondary Exhibit Fabricator L-MTAS-01 (angled snoot) accent fixtures. responsible for all parts Color Temp: 3000K & pieces to ensure a Track System: CRI: 96 complete and working L-MTHTK-01 (length as needed) system. L-MTSJ-01 (straight junction) Beam Spread: 7°-60° L-MTEL-01 (live-end connector Dim: PWM See Available Light Quantity: 9 M-PLC-60 (60watt power supply) Mount: Surface LSK-1 for mounting RAIL RAIL Finish: Matte Black details. Connection: Track Location: Diorama BOTTOM BOTTOM DOORDOOR

Lexington Visitors Center - Construction Documents 04.EX.05 Diorama Case Lighting Design Project Management • 02.27.19 21 04.EX.06 Diorama Key Scope of Work

Current Condition The diorama key is an annotated hand-drawn sketch depicting the Lexington green battle scene. This artwork is in a wood frame that matches the existing case. It is located directly above the diorama. The rear of the frame is secured with screws.

Diorama Key Scope The framed diorama key should be removed from site and stored during the building construction. The artwork should be removed from the frame and scanned or photographed so that it can graphically be incorporated into a new diorama reader rail. Current production files include a low-res image of the key image. Scope to include preparing the scan and placing the high res image into the provided production-ready files. The frame should be updated with new non-glare UV filter glass. The framed key to be installed with security screws on the wall above the diorama in new visitor center.

Framed key: 59” x 20.125”

Lexington Visitors Center - Construction Documents 04.EX.06 Diorama Key Refurbishment Design Project Management • 02.27.19 22 Multiple Screw Mount Options 04.AV.01 Diorama AV

Want a permanently afxed enclosure? Wall mounting The diorama depicts the battle in Lexington on the morning No problem! The stand can be screw mounted to any Want to mount your stand to a wall? suitable surface. Go for it! Simply use the provided bracket and you’re good to go. You can even run your cable of April 19, 1775. It has been well maintained and is a There are 2 possible mounting methods: through the wall for a cable free user experience. favorite feature in the current visitor center. It is also used Screw it from the top of the mounting surface using the provided bracket, or screw it from below for a seamless look. by tour guide staff to orient visitors to the story of the first revolutionary battle, which was fought on the Lexington Green located just across from the Visitors Center. Wall Mountable The viewing window is 70 7/8” wide by 17” high creating a forced perspective of the diorama. The bottom of window is located 48 1/8” above the floor. This height combined with the attached rail and viewing step make it difficult for wheelchair-bound visitors to closely see the diorama. To provide wheelchair-bound visitors with the opportunity to closely view the diorama in the new center, and touch- screen media element is to be created to accompany the new diorama installation. The full functionality and final equipment specification of this media element are to be developed by the Fabricator’s media developer, however the desired intent is that the media tablet touch-screen would include images of the Screwed from above* Screwed from below* diorama, such as those shown here, that can be scrolled through by the visitor. An initial prompt/home screen

Large Case should include brief overview text (already written). Photographs of the diorama including close-ups of the Portrait -10.9” 279mm elements within it have already been shot and are available 10.0” Landscape - 255mm for use in the media. A clean and simple navigation is Supported Tablets: iPad Pro 12.9” 14.2” desired. Two identical wall-mounted tablet stations are to Galaxy Tab Pro S 360mm Surface Pro 3,4,5 be located on either side of the diorama. Font and color specifications will be provided by the designer to the

10.8” 30° media developer. 274mm

Option 2B: Screwed from below table

Screws Supplied: 0.7” 1.1” 1.7” 1.6” (40mm) Long x4 18.3mm 28.6mm 42.3mm

20mm0.8”

Hole on surface Surface Footprint

www.bosstab.com 77 7

https://www.bosstab.com/tablet-stands/fusion- wall-mounts/ — color: black

Lexington Visitors Center - Construction Documents 04.AV.01 Diorma AV Description Design Project Management • 02.27.19 23 NOTE: Elevations are for layout only, Acrylic bonnet w/ UV flm NOT FOR PROOFING. 3/4” baltic birch ply w/ built-in French

.5” cleat. Secure to wall .25” .75” .25” .25” .25” .25” with blocking. 11.5” 5.5”

.25” .25” 1/2” baltic birch ply

Desiccant puck

Security Screw, 2 sides.

11.5” WilsonArt Laminate, D14 Port

1/4” Mate black acrylic label

Musket balls, 1770s Lead, made from a mold On loan from the Lexington Historical Society As colonial militias readied for war, they worried about gathering enough supplies. British troops were quick to seize any weapons, so the rebels carefully hid guns and ammunition.

Case to include desiccant chamber with air fow.

Lexington Visitors Center - Construction Documents 04.EX.01 Musket Ball Case and Graphic Design Project Management • 02.27.19 24 NOTE: Elevations are for layout only, Acrylic bonnet w/ UV flm NOT FOR PROOFING.

3/4” baltic birch ply w/ built-in French .5” .25” .25” .25” .75” .25” .25” cleat. Secure to wall 17.5” 5.5” with blocking. .25” .25” 1/2” baltic birch ply

Desiccant puck

Security Screw, 2 sides.

11.5” WilsonArt Laminate, D14 Port

1/4” Mate black acrylic label

Powder horn for a riﬂe, used by a local militiaman. 1700s Courtesy of Lexington Historical Society

The term “minutemen” has come to be synonymous with “militia,” but there is a subtle distinction. Militia were men trained to protect their communities. Some militia members were selected as minutemen, elite ﬁghters who could be ready at a moment’s notice.

.25” .25”

Case to include desiccant chamber with air fow.

Lexington Visitors Center - Construction Documents 04.EX.02 Powder Horn Case and Graphic Design Project Management • 02.27.19 25 Acrylic bonnet w/ UV flm .5”

.25” .75” 3/4” baltic birch ply 5.5” w/ built-in French cleat. Secure to wall with blocking.

1/2” baltic birch ply 80.5”

Desiccant puck 7”

Security Screw, 2 sides.

80.5” x 12.5”

WilsonArt Laminate, D14 Port

Case to include desiccant chamber with air fow.

Lexington Visitors Center - Construction Documents 04.EX.03 Charleville Case Design Project Management • 02.27.19 26 .75” .75” 16” .75”

16”

.75” Acrylic bonnet w/ UV flm

WilsonArt Laminate, D14 Port on 2 layers of 3/4” baltic birch.

16”

WilsonArt Britany Blue D321-60

26”

Mate Black laminate

4”

Lexington Visitors Center - Construction Documents 04.EX.04 Freestanding Case Design Project Management • 02.27.19 27 NOTE: Elevations are for layout only,

72” x 12” NOT FOR PROOFING. AMERICAN’S REVOLUTIONARY BIKEWAY You’re standing next to the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway.

Converted from a rail line, the scenic bikeway extends 10.1 Residents along the route worried that the miles, from the edge of Cambridge to Bedford Center— passing bikeway would result in noise, vandalism, and litter. through historic and natural areas along the way. It is one of the Supporters like Lexington selectman Jack Eddison and most popular bike trails in the United States, but getting it built Arlington Planning Director Alan McClennen (pictured here) worked behind the was a long journey, requiring hard work and persistence on the scenes to keep the project on track. part of its supporters.

The first segment of the bike path parallels the route that British troops took through Cambridge to Concord on April 19,1775. Militia in Lexington and Concord skirmished with the British troops that In the 1970s, the Cambridge to Bedford train line was in decline. Some Lexington Governor William Weld signed a bill authorizing the bikeway The Minuteman Commuter Bikeway had its grand opening on May 29, 1993. Used by day—the first battles of the American Revolution! residents came up with a novel idea: turn the rails into a bike trail! In 1978, the in May of 1991. Construction began that October. People began joggers, cyclists, skaters, and walkers of all ages, it receives 300,000 to 500,000 visits Lexington Biking Committee submitted an initial proposal for the idea. A formal using the path before it was even finished! a year. In 2008, the trail became the fifth-ever inductee to the Rail-Trail Hall of Fame. study in 1981 resulted a detailed plan and price tag for bikeway.

FLATTENED PLAN

Welded alum tubes, powdercoated satin black. Bolt to concrete pad (provided by others). Include spacers between legs and concrete.

AMERICAN’S REVOLUTIONARY BIKEWAY You’re standing next to the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway. Converted from a rail line, the scenic bikeway Residents along the route worried that the extends 10.1 miles, from the edge of Cambridge to Bedford bikeway would result in noise, vandalism, and litter. Center— passing through historic and natural areas along Supporters like Lexington selectman Jack Eddison and the way. It is one of the most popular bike trails in the United Arlington Planning Director Alan McClennen (pictured here) worked behind the States, but getting it built was a long journey, requiring hard scenes to keep the project on track. work and persistence on the part of its supporters.

30”

FRONT SIDE Lexington Visitors Center - Construction Documents 06.EX.01, 06.EX.02, 06.EX .03 Exterior Rail Structure Design Project Management • 02.27.19 28