Passing by the house, we come to the old burial ground on our left. Turning right and following Massachusetts Avenue, we come to U. S. Route 2A, where you will see a marker on the right hand side of the road which reads as follows: “This bluff was used as a rallying point by the British April 19, 1775. After a sharp fight they retreated to Fiske Hill from which they were driven in great confusion.” We bear right here and continue. 8/10 of a mile from this point we come to two ice cream parlors, one on each side of the road. Drive in the right hand one. Here we find a monument telling the story of “The Capture of Paul Revere.” William Dawes, who also rode from Boston, escaped the British, leaving Dr. Prescott alone to carry the news of the British advance. After being questioned, Revere returned home. As we approach Concord we come to
“The Wayside”
This was the only house ever owned by Nathaniel Hawthorne. It was also the girlhood home of Louisa M. Alcott and was later occupied by Margaret Sidney (Mrs. Daniel Lothrop), authoress of “Five Little Peppers.” It is interesting to know that three authors with no connection or relationship all occupied this house. Miss Margaret Lothrop, daughter of the authoress, now owns the house and will personally conduct you through it. Don’t fail to stop. You will live with Hawthorne, Alcott and Sidney under her guiding hand. Open 10 a. m. to 6 p. m., admission 25c. The next house on the right is the Louisa M. Alcott house. Drive on into Concord. Pass the Green and turn right at Monument Street. About one-half mile down this street, we come to the old Battle Field. Park your car in the space provided and walk through the Parkway to the
CONCORD BRIDGE
Concord Bridge
Here we see the grave of the unknown British soldiers and the Minute Man statue, erected to the heroes “who fired the shot heard round the world.” You will be impressed by the beautiful surroundings and the silence. When you have dreamed long enough, get in the car, drive back to Concord Green, turn left on to Route 126. Follow 126 out of town. You will come to
Lake Walden
Here the great nature author, Thoreau, wrote many of his works. Continuing for about 7 miles on Route 126 to Wayland, we come to Route 20, the old Boston & Albany Post Road. We turn right and drive westward about 5½ miles through So. Sudbury till we reach a roadway on the right leading to