At 15, Sabrina Bhattacharjya Is Reviving American History For A New Generation

India-West Staff Reporter

LEXINGTON, MA – At just 15, Sabrina Bhattacharjya is becoming a leading voice in one of America’s most significant historical milestones: the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington. While most teenagers juggle school and social media, Sabrina is also preparing to release a children’s book, manage a popular history website, and help shape how her town — and the nation — remembers the start of the American Revolution.

Her debut book, The Midnight Writer, is set to launch this month. Inspired by the true story of a young girl who witnessed the first shots fired in 1775, the book has already received strong pre-orders. It reflects Sabrina’s broader mission: making history relatable and exciting for young audiences.

But the book is only part of her effort. Sabrina is also the force behind Lexington250.com, a website she launched when she was just seven years old. A first grader at the time, she persuaded her parents to give her $53 to buy the domain. The site, she hoped, would become a platform to educate and excite the public about the historic event that occurred in her own backyard.

Since then, Lexington250.com has evolved into a hub of historical content and creative engagement. It features educational materials about the Revolutionary War, highlights local commemorative events, and showcases merchandise designed by Sabrina — including T-shirts with what The New York Times described as “historically sassy sayings.” These playful designs, aimed at sparking curiosity among younger audiences, have become talking points in the community.

While her style breaks from traditional presentations of history, Sabrina’s work has struck a chord. Her efforts have been covered by NYT, which noted her unique ability to blend enthusiasm with substance. The content does not follow conventional formats, and with its refreshing tone reaches an audience often overlooked in public history efforts.

Sabrina’s connection to the Revolution is also personal. A granddaughter of Indian immigrants, she has said that growing up in Lexington gave her a sense of place — and purpose. “I kind of understood that this was the start of something,” she told the Times. “I’m the granddaughter of immigrants, and I was connecting it back to what attracts people to America. And it started here. It started with common people.”

She views Lexington’s legacy not as a distant past but as a living story. “Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve wanted to make history fun and engaging and cool,” she said. “And living in Lexington is like living in your own theme park.”

As the town prepares to mark the semiquincentennial of the first battle of the American Revolution, Sabrina Bhattacharjya is doing more than preserving history — she’s helping redefine how it’s told, who it reaches, and why it still matters.