Thousands attend reenactment of Battle of Lexington on 250th anniversary

Thousands of people gathered in Lexington on Saturday morning to view a reenactment of the Battle of Lexington the first engagement of the Revolutionary War The recreation was one of multiple events planned in Lexington this weekend The powerful portrayal which kicked off at a m to coincide with the start of the actual skirmish on April drew area residents families and history buffs You think of what they sacrificed they sacrificed everything one of the recreators recounted NEWS of those who died And those visiting to mark the occasion noted it the powerful portrayal was a moving experience You think of the bravery these people had it s wonderful I have sons and a husband and to think of them going off in the backyard and fighting they were brave one visitor noted The reenactors disclosed they practiced for hours to get the battle just right and were amazed at the patriotic response from the crowd which exhibited those gathered were honoring the memories of the brave men who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country