The Birthplace of the United States armed forces is considered by many to be at David Brown’s Farm near the North Bridge

Although the Continental Congress's approval of the recruitment of riflemen for a year on June 14, 1775, is recognized as the formal birthdate of the United States Army, some historians believe the Brown Farm to be the actual birthplace of the American armed forces.

Mixed groups of militia and minutemen came together on David Brown's farm, immediately west of the North Bridge, armed and ready to face off against British Regulars there. These guys advanced toward the North Bridge battle in combat formation for the first time. The area that is now referred to as the "muster field" is now covered in a US flag.