Retracing the steps on Battle road and learning more about this piece of history was awesome.
Until 1774, Massachusetts Day Colony relied upon a part-time citizen militia for its defense. All free men ages 16 to 60 were required to serve in their town's militia company and attend regular trainings. They were farmers, artisans, merchants, and laborers. Rich men and poor served, as did some African and Native Americans. In 1775 many towns had also recruited elite "minute companies"-the minute men-who were ready to march at a moment's warning.
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