On April 19th, 1775, the Lincoln Minute Men responded to Paul Revere's alarm, and marched to Concord in defense of self-government. They were the first company of Minute Men to come to the aid of Concord. They participated in the battle at the North Bridge that morning, and in the running fight along Battle Road, forcing the British back to Boston in full retreat. Their actions marked the beginning of the American Revolution.

Today, more than two centuries later, the Lincoln Minute Men still symbolize the will of a people to defend their right to liberty and self-government. Still officially chartered by the Town of Lincoln, they keep alive the history and principles of the original Minute Men of 1775, and the spirit of American Independence which still inspires dreams of liberty around the world.

The Lincoln Minute Men conduct a series of public ceremonies to commemorate the events of April 19, 1775. Regular visits to local classrooms bring this history alive for more than 500 school children each year. Additional appearances include interpretive demonstrations before hundreds of visitors to Minute Man National Historical Park, public parades, and a variety of special events. The Lincoln Minute Men have appeared in two Presidential Inaugural Parades, have served as honor guard aboard U.S.S. Constitution, “Old Ironsides,” and have stood in salute for visiting heads of state.