Shrewsbury in Worcester County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
The Artemas Ward House
Photographed by Conrad Ward, August 16, 2024
1. The Artemas Ward House Marker
For 37 years the home of
General Artemas Ward
The First
Commander-in-Chief of the
American Revolution
Born Nov. 26. 1727 - Died Oct. 28. 1800
From this house on the news of the Battle of Lexington and Concord, he rode to Cambridge to take the command of the militiamen hurrying towards Boston, and with them he commenced the Siege of Boston which eleven months later resulted in expelling the British Army from Massachusetts.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is November 26, 1727.
Location. 42° 17.742′ N, 71° 41.797′ W. Marker is in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, in Worcester County. It is on Main Street west of General Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 786 Main St, Shrewsbury MA 01545, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Quiet Corner and in Greater Worcester. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Shrewsbury Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (approx. 0.9 miles away); First Meeting House in Shrewsbury (approx. 0.9 miles away); New Township (approx. 0.9 miles away); Shrewsbury Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Ministers (approx. 0.9 miles away); Slavery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Watchmaker (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shrewsbury.
Regarding The Artemas Ward House. The marker is located in front of the General Artemas Ward House. The home is now a museum owned by Harvard University. As of 2024, the Museum is open April 15-November 30, Wednesday-Saturday. Free guided tours are offered at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Appointments are recommended.
Also see . . .
1. General Artemas Ward House Museum.
Tour the House. The House contains fine original woodwork throughout including early sliding shutters, kitchen paneling, a corner cupboard...
Photographed by Conrad Ward, August 16, 2024
2. The Artemas Ward House Marker
2. Artemas Ward (Wikipedia). (Submitted on August 20, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut.)
3. General Artemas Ward House (Wikipedia). (Submitted on August 20, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Conrad Ward, August 16, 2024
3. Historic District Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 210 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 20, 2024, by Conrad Ward of Guilford, Connecticut. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
