Communication played a vital role in organizing colonial resistance leading up to the battles of Lexington and Concord.

Local leaders employed a range of strategies, including printed pamphlets, letters, and the existing network of the Committees of Correspondence, to spread information about British activities and rally support. This efficient communication system enabled the swift sharing of intelligence on British troop movements and strategies, allowing militias to prepare and coordinate their actions. Prominent figures such as Paul Revere and William Dawes famously rode to alert colonists about the advancing British forces, highlighting the critical role of communication in uniting the colonies against what they viewed as tyranny, and ultimately bolstering the revolutionary effort.