April 19th 1775: The Battle of Lincoln?

On April 19th, 1775 the town of Lincoln Massachusetts was a small farming community that found itself faced with a world-altering event, the start of the American Revolution. How did the people of this community respond to the April 19th alarm? Did they really expect the bloodshed and violence that occurred? What effect did a prolonged war have on them? Authors Richard C. Wiggin and Donald L. Hafner will discuss the distinctive features of the town of Lincoln, its leadership, and the historical quirks that placed it at the center of American history.