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Colonel James Barrett Farm

Historic House

Home and farm of Colonel James Barrett, the senior militia commander. British soldiers marched here on April 19 searching for hidden military supplies, but found little—the colonists had moved most stores.

What Happened Here

The British search party was delayed by a swollen stream and suspicious locals. By the time they reached the farm, most supplies had been hidden in nearby woods and fields. Barrett's wife reportedly fed the British officers breakfast.

Visiting Today

Address

448 Barrett's Mill Road, Concord, MA 01742

Hours

Grounds open; house privately owned

Admission

Free (exterior only)

Accessibility

Rural road; limited facilities.

Connected Events

Oct 1774
Apr 1775
Concord Hides Its Military Supplies

Colonel James Barrett, Amos Barrett, Dr. Samuel Prescott

Apr 1775
Concord Militia Musters at Wright Tavern

Major John Buttrick, Colonel James Barrett, Amos Barrett, Dr. Samuel Prescott

Apr 1775
Military Supplies Dispersed to Surrounding Farms

Colonel James Barrett, Amos Barrett

Apr 1775
British Expedition Reaches Concord

Lieutenant Colonel Francis Smith, Colonel James Barrett, Amos Barrett

Apr 1775
British Search Barrett Farm

Colonel James Barrett, Amos Barrett

Apr 1775
Battle of North Bridge

Major John Buttrick, Captain Isaac Davis, Amos Barrett, Reverend William Emerson

Apr 1775
Apr 1775
British Retreat Begins

Lieutenant Colonel Francis Smith, Colonel James Barrett, Amos Barrett