Patriot’s Day is a state holiday in Massachusetts and Maine, marking the anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775.

• Patriot’s Day– From Boston Online
• 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