 Wright's Tavern was built in 1747 by Ephraim Jones, who operated it until 1751.At the dawn of the American Revolution in April 1775, it was managed by Amos Wright, whose name it has borne ever since.On April 19, the day of the Battle of Lexington and Concord, when the courthouse bell announced the approach of Major Pitcairn's British troops, the Concord Minutemen assembled at Wright's Tavern.