The Original Lincoln Minute Men

When the colonists first came to America, they faced many dangers, and for their defense they formed local militias, modeled on the system used in England in the 1600's. By law, all males between the ages of 16 and 45 were required to join the militia and to have a musket. In times of danger, a quarter of each militia unit was specially trained and equipped to be ready to march “on a moment's notice.” This was the origin of the Minute Men, and in 1775, the town of Lincoln had both a militia company and a minute man company.

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The Modern Lincoln Minute Men

The Town of Lincoln re-established its company of Minute Men in 1966, and charged them with the duty of keeping alive the history and the principles of the original Minute Men of 1775. The modern Lincoln Minute Men welcome all members, regardless of age, gender, or town of residence.

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