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MA, USA

Bullet Hole House

Historic House

Colonial-era house that still bears musket ball damage from April 19, 1775. The name comes from visible bullet holes in the exterior.

What Happened Here

The house was caught in crossfire as British soldiers retreated through town. The preserved damage offers tangible evidence of the violence that passed through Concord's streets.

Visiting Today

Address

Monument Street, Concord, MA 01742

Hours

Exterior viewable; private residence

Admission

Free (exterior)

Accessibility

Viewable from public street.

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