Five musket balls were fired on April 19, 1775 during the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which kicked off the Revolutionary War.
During a routine survey at Minute Man National Historical Park in Concord, Massachusetts, last year, archaeologists made an extraordinary discovery: five tiny musket balls buried in the ground. They weren’t just any musket balls, though. Archaeologists say they are linked to the Battles of Lexington and Concord, which started the American Revolution.
Remarkably well preserved, the musket balls are a priceless artifact from one of the most important moments in American history.
According to a statement from the National Park Service (NPS), the musket balls were discovered in 2023 by archaeologists examining an area in Minute Man National Historical Park ahead of routine trail maintenance. While working near North Bridge, archaeologists stumbled upon the lead balls.