As a 40 year resident of MA, this place - Concord, Old North Bridge - is one of the holiest of American shrines.
We had to memorize the poem in grade school. Not anymore. Kids today are so uneducated and confused about their history, they think that Lexington & Concord is a single place instead of two different towns...
My grandmother had me memorize it. We would recite it together.
I had the good fortune years ago to be kayaking on the Concord River, that flood that is arched by the rude bridge, on the day of the reenactment of the battles. It was tremendously moving. Every American should take the time to view this annual event.
People should remember the cause of the battle, as well. An attempt by the government to seize privately held munitions. How far Massachusetts has fallen...