Patriots Day is a state holiday in Massachusetts and Maine, marking the anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775. Patriot’ Day is celebrated on the third Monday in April. This year’s observance falls on April 18th.

• Patriots Day — A collection of features including a timeline from the American Experience website
• Minute Man National Historic Park — Information from the National Historic Park
• Old North Church — Learn about the church where the two lanterns were hung in the steeple on the night of April 18, 1775.

Boston Marathon

• The Boston Marathon — The official Marathon site
• Boston Marathon — Coverage from the Boston Channel
• Marathon Central — Coverage from the Boston Globe’s Boston.com site

Patriots Day Poems

• Paul Revere’s Ride– By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
• Concord Hymn — By Ralph Waldo Emerson