Minute Man 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

Pine Tree flag of the American Revolution
American soldier carrying the Pine Tree flag, Revolutionary War. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a painting by George Maynard

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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

First Blow for Liberty (Lexington / Concord). Colored engraving by A. H. Ritchie, 19th century
CONCORD/LEXINGTON, 1775. First Blow for Liberty (Lexington/Concord). Colored engraving by A.H. Ritchie, 19th century

Line rendering of Daniel Chester Frenchs statue, The Minute Man of Concord
MINUTEMAN. Line rendering of Daniel Chester Frenchs statue, The Minute Man of Concord

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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

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

Colonel William Prescott in the redoubt on Breeds Hill during the Battle of Bunker Hill, 17 June 1775
BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL, 1775. Colonel William Prescott in the redoubt on Breeds Hill during the Battle of Bunker Hill, 17 June 1775. Line engraving, 19th century

American Revolutionary War soldiers. Drawing after Archibald MacNeal Willard
MINUTEMEN: SPIRIT OF 1776. American Revolutionary War soldiers. Drawing after Archibald MacNeal Willard

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

Small bronze statue of Minuteman of Concord, by Daniel Chester French
MINUTEMEN SOLDIER. Small bronze statue of Minuteman of Concord, by Daniel Chester French

Minute-Men of the Revolution: lithograph, 1876, by Currier & Ives
MINUTEMEN, 1776. Minute-Men of the Revolution: lithograph, 1876, by Currier & Ives

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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

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Continental soldier loading his musket, American Revolution. Hand-colored woodcut 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

A Minute Man, 1891, USA

76 Minuteman or Continental Soldier holding a musket flag, front cover
BAL97929 76 Minuteman or Continental Soldier holding a musket flag, front cover of Harpers Weekly, A Journal of Civilization, engraved by Speer, New York, July 15th

A MINUTE-MAN OF 75. R. F. SMITH
A MINUTE-MAN OF 75. R.F. SMITH

The Minute Man, Concord, Monuments & memorials, Minutemen (Militia), Sculpture, Battlefields, Concord, Battle of, Concord, Mass, 1775, United States, Massachusetts, Concord, 1900

A MINUTE-MAN OF 75. R. F. SMITH
A MINUTE-MAN OF 75. R.F. SMITH

Battle of Lexington, Massachusetts, 19 April 1775. Wood engraving, mid-19th century
BATTLE OF LEXINGTON, 1775. Battle of Lexington, Massachusetts, 19 April 1775. Wood engraving, mid-19th century

Line engraving of Daniel Chester Frenchs statue, The Minute Man of Concord
MINUTEMAN. Line engraving of Daniel Chester Frenchs statue, The Minute Man of Concord

Wood engraving, 19th century
MINUTEMEN SOLDIER. Wood engraving, 19th century

After One Hundred Fifty-Nine Years. American cartoon by Clifford K. Berryman, 1934
TAXATION CARTOON, 1934. After One Hundred Fifty-Nine Years. American cartoon by Clifford K. Berryman, 1934, on the injustice of the District of Columbias lack of representation in the U.S. Congress

Colonial minutemen confront British troops on Lexington Green at the start of the American Revolution, 19 April 1775
BATTLE OF LEXINGTON, 1775. Colonial minutemen confront British troops on Lexington Green at the start of the American Revolution, 19 April 1775. Wood engraving, American, 1883, after Howard Pyle

A veteran minuteman of the American Revolution hastening to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Line engraving, 19th century
MINUTEMAN, c1775. A veteran minuteman of the American Revolution hastening to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Line engraving, 19th century

Female Continental Soldier
FEMALE CONTINENTAL SOLDIER. Woodcut, American, 1779

Lithograph, American, late 19th century
MINUTEMEN, 1770s. Lithograph, American, late 19th century

Battle of Bunker Hill during the American Revolutionary War, 17 June 1775. Steel engraving, American, 1859
BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL, 1775. Battle of Bunker Hill during the American Revolutionary War, 17 June 1775. Steel engraving, American, 1859

American soldiers firing upon attacking British forces at the Battle of Bunker Hill, 17 June 1775
BATTLE OF BUNKER HILL, 1775. American soldiers firing upon attacking British forces at the Battle of Bunker Hill, 17 June 1775. Line engraving, 19th century

Minutemen on their way to Boston to take part in the Battle of Bunker Hill, June 1775
NEW HAMPSHIRE MINUTEMEN. Minutemen on their way to Boston to take part in the Battle of Bunker Hill, June 1775, bringing with them a wagonload of gunpowder seized from Fort William

Battle of Lexington, Massachusetts, during the American Revolution, 19 April 1775. Line engraving, German, 1784
BATTLE OF LEXINGTON, 1775. Battle of Lexington, Massachusetts, during the American Revolution, 19 April 1775. Line engraving, German, 1784

Colonial blacksmiths forging muskets for the minutemen at the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War
COLONIAL BLACKSMITH, 1776. Colonial blacksmiths forging muskets for the minutemen at the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War. Color engraving, 19th century

The Battle of Lexington during the American Revolution, 19 April 1775. Line engraving, 19th century
BATTLE OF LEXINGTON, 1775. The Battle of Lexington during the American Revolution, 19 April 1775. Line engraving, 19th century

A horse rider alerting a minuteman that the war has begun as the British were marching upon Lexington and Concord
LEXINGTON: MINUTEMEN, 1775. A horse rider alerting a minuteman that the war has begun as the British were marching upon Lexington and Concord. Line engraving, 19th century

After arriving on horseback from Boston, Massachusetts, Paul Revere warns Major John Sullivan at Durham, New Hampshire
REVERE AND SULLIVAN, 1774. After arriving on horseback from Boston, Massachusetts, Paul Revere warns Major John Sullivan at Durham, New Hampshire

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"The Minute Man: Guardians of Liberty in the American Revolution" Step back in time to the historic Bunker Hill battle of 1775, where brave men like Joseph Warren stood tall on that fateful hill. The Pine Tree flag of the American Revolution fluttered proudly above them, a symbol of their unwavering resolve. EVRV2A-00163 captures the essence of those courageous fighters who delivered the first blow for liberty at Lexington and Concord. A colored engraving by A. H. Ritchie from the 19th century immortalizes this pivotal moment in our nation's history. Daniel Chester French's magnificent statue, "The Minute Man, " stands as a timeless tribute to these valiant individuals. Its line rendering evokes a sense of duty and readiness for war, reminding us that freedom is never free. In an enchanting litho, we witness an American minute-man civilian preparing himself for battle at short notice. This image encapsulates their dedication and willingness to defend their homeland against all odds. The bronze Minute Man statue at Old North Bridge serves as a poignant reminder of those who fought bravely during this tumultuous era. Captured in a photograph from 1874, it stands as a testament to their sacrifice and resilience. Join us on this journey through time as we delve into the Battle of Bunker Hill itself. Colonel William Prescott takes center stage in our imagination as he commands his troops from within the redoubt on Breeds Hill—a scene brought to life through a captivating line engraving from the 19th century. Archibald MacNeal Willard's drawing transports us directly onto Revolutionary War battlegrounds alongside soldiers fighting for independence. Their determination shines through every stroke, reminding us that they fought not only for themselves but also for future generations. These minute men were more than just soldiers; they were ordinary citizens turned heroes when called upon by their young nation. They embodied bravery, patriotism, and the unwavering spirit that defined the American Revolution.