The Most Famous Man in Lexington, Massachusetts

It's Also History

It’s Also History: Tales & Tidbits from Alan’s Archives

Alan Foulds is a local historian who has written several historically related articles in addition to his book, “Boston’s Ballparks &  Arenas.” He is a major contributor to the writing of “At Wood End.” Mr. Foulds is also Reading’s Town Moderator.

Lexington is a town that everyone knows about. The first shots of the American Revolution took place on the town green. Every school child learns about it early on. Together with nearby Concord, it’s a household word. But who was its most famous resident? He had nothing to do with the town’s fame, but, nonetheless, he’s notorious. This podcast explains how this person’s name became a part of the language.

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