Minute Men Collection

Bunker Hill battle, 1775
Battle of Bunker Hill at the outset of the American Revolution, 1775. Hand-colored engraving of a painting by Trumbull

Joseph Warren on Bunker Hill
Joseph Warren, American patriot leader at the Battle of Bunker Hill. Hand-colored engraving reproduction of 19th-century illustration

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William Prescott in command of American Minutemen defending Bunker Hill, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century F.C. Yohn illustration

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American minutemen fight to hold off the British army at Concord Bridge, April 10, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration by F.C. Yohn

Lexington Minute Man Patriot Statue, Massachusetts. Site of April 19, 1775 first battle of American Revolution, statue of John Parker leader of American Patriots, created 1900 by Henry Kitson

Battle of Lexington, 19 April 1775 (engraving)
PNP332838 Battle of Lexington, 19 April 1775 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Minute Men, (oil on canvas)
650361 The Minute Men, (oil on canvas) by Blashfield, Edwin Howland (1848-1936); 65.5x93 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Minute Men. Edwin Howland Blashfield (1848-1936). Oil on canvas

A Minute Man preparing for War (engraving)
3103309 A Minute Man preparing for War (engraving) by Darley, Felix Octavius Carr (1822-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Minute Man preparing for War)

Minute Man statue, Old North Bridge, 1874 (bronze) (photo)
PNP328626 Minute Man statue, Old North Bridge, 1874 (bronze) (photo) by French, Daniel Chester (1850-1931); Concord, Massachusetts; (add.info)

American minute-man civilian preparing to go to war at short notice (litho)
PNP328625 American minute-man civilian preparing to go to war at short notice (litho) by American School; Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

Battle of Lexington, 19 April 1775 (colour litho)
PNP332836 Battle of Lexington, 19 April 1775 (colour litho) by Doolittle, Amos (1754-1832) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Battle of Lexington, 19th April 1775, 1910 (oil on canvas)
NAM244202 The Battle of Lexington, 19th April 1775, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936); National Army Museum

The minute-men arm for action against the British, pub
PNP328623 The minute-men arm for action against the British, pub. by Currier & Ives, 1876 (colour litho) by American School

Minute Men, American Revolution (colour litho)
2795349 Minute Men, American Revolution (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Minute Men, American Revolution)

Major Pitcairn entering Lexington, 19 April 1775 (litho)
PNP332835 Major Pitcairn entering Lexington, 19 April 1775 (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

American minute-men marching against the British to the martial music of Fife
PNP328624 American minute-men marching against the British to the martial music of Fife and Drum, pub. by Currier & Ives, 1876 (colour litho) by American School

Battle of Bunker Hill, American Revolution
Americans shooting at the advancing British from the redoubt on Bunker Hill, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Battle of Bunker Hill, 17 June 1775. At left is the mortally wounded Joseph Warren; at right are the American Lt
BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL, 1775. The Battle of Bunker Hill, 17 June 1775. At left is the mortally wounded Joseph Warren; at right are the American Lt. Thomas Grosvenor and his servant Peter Salem

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Colonists fortifying Breeds Hill the night before the Battle of Bunker Hill, at the outset of the American Revolution, 1775. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Minutemen hearing of the Battle of Lexington, 1775
Minutemen leaving their homes in Stockbridge, upon hearing of the battle of Lexington. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Messenger bringing colonists news of the battle at Lexington Green, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Paul Reveres ride to rouse Minutemen before the Battle of Lexington, April 19, 1775. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Bunker Hill defended by American minutemen, 1775
Prescott on the redoubt in defense of Breeds Hill, Battle of Bunker Hill, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Paul Revere alerting inhabitants along the road to Lexington, 1775. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

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Colonial women defending their home as a Minuteman leaves for battle of Lexington and Concord, American Revolution, 1775. Hand-colored halftone illustration of a 19th-century illustration

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Rider warning Minutemen the British were marching to Lexington 1775, beginning the Revolutionary War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Minuteman farmer in New England, 1775
Minuteman plowing his field, armed and ready, American Revolution. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Minutemen at the Battle of Bunker Hill at the outbreak of the American Revolution, 1775. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Battle of Concord joined by minutemen and redcoats, 1775
Minutemen leaving for the Battle of Concord, Massachusetts, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Lexington Green - If they want war, it may as well begin here, engraved by F
BAL108960 Lexington Green - If they want war, it may as well begin here, engraved by F.H. Wellington, from Harpers Magazine, 1883 (litho) by Pyle

CONCORD: MINUTEMEN, 1775. A horse rider alerting minutemen that the Revolutionary War had begun and the British were marching on Concord, 1775. Line engraving, American, 19th century

CONCORD: EVACUATION, 1775. Removing the stores at Concord, before battle during the American Revolutionary War, 1775. Line engraving, American, 19th century

The Minute-Men of the Revolution
The Minute-Men or militia of the American Revolution. Date: 1876

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Minutemen at the Battle of Lexington, starting the American Revolutionary War, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration by Darley

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Minutemen at Lexington Green, April 1775 - " If they want a war, let it begin here." Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century Howard Pyle illustration

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The fight on Lexington Green, April 19, 1775, beginning the Revolutionary War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Howard Pyle

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British troops firing on the Americans at Lexington, first battle of the American Revolution, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Minuteman leaving for the Battle of Lexington, the start of the American Revolution, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Paul Revere, with his autograph. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Minutemen assembling on Cambridge Common the night before the Battle of Bunker Hill, 1775. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

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Minutemen roused by Paul Revere to do battle in Lexington, April 19, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Minutemen bringing gunpowder to use in the Battle of Bunker Hill, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Howard Pyle

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First blow for liberty, colonials harrassing British soldiers on the road from Concord, 1775. Hand-colored halftone illustration

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Paul Revere seeing two lights in the Old North Church steeple, riding to Lexington to warn the Minutemen the British were coming, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Wife holding her dying husband at the Battle of Lexington, start of the Revolutionary War, 1775. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Patriots moving ammunition before the British arrive in Concord, 1775
Women and children removing military supplies from Concord ahead of the British attack, 1775. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Lexington Minutemen reenactors march at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph of a National Park Service event at Yorktown Battlefield on the 225th anniversary of the surrender

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Gunsmiths forging muskets for the Minutemen before the American Revolution, 1770s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Darley

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"The Minute Men: Guardians of Liberty and Legacy" In the annals of American history, the term "Minute Men" conjures images of brave patriots who stood tall in defense of their newfound nation. From the hallowed grounds of Bunker Hill to the iconic Lexington Patriot Statue, their valorous spirit continues to inspire generations. The year was 1775 when Joseph Warren rallied his fellow patriots on Bunker Hill, a battle that would forever etch their names into history. With EVRV2A-00163 engraved in our collective memory, these Minute Men fought with unwavering determination for freedom and independence. Fast forward to the 1920s, where a different kind of gathering took place under band shells and at state fairs. In black-and-white photographs capturing Klan members forming crosses at the State Fair of Texas or standing united as Dallas Klan No. 66 Minute Men, we are confronted with a darker chapter in America's story. Yet amidst this darkness, it is crucial to remember that true heroes emerged from every era. The legacy left by those who fought against oppression cannot be overshadowed by others who sought division and hatred. As we gaze upon paintings like "The Minute Men, " depicted on canvas with strokes that capture bravery and sacrifice, let us not forget that true patriotism lies in unity rather than division. It lies within those who defend liberty without prejudice or discrimination. Today, we honor all those who have embraced the spirit of the Minute Men - whether they stood shoulder-to-shoulder on historic battlegrounds or worked tirelessly for equality behind closed doors. Their dedication serves as a reminder that our nation's strength lies not only in its past but also in its ability to learn from it. May we strive to embody their courage as guardians of liberty - ensuring that justice prevails over injustice and unity triumphs over division. For it is through these efforts that we can truly honor both sides of America's complex history and pave the way for a brighter future.