Paul Revere’s Ride Reenactment

Hancock-Clarke House 36 Hancock Street, Lexington, United States

Lexington was preparing for battle long before British soldiers arrived on April 19th, 1775. Paul Revere and William Dawes, fellow Sons of Liberty, rode hard from Boston, arriving in town […]

Free

First Shot: The Day The Revolution Began

The Depot

Take a closer look at the Battle of Lexington and why the Revolution started here during this special multi-part program! Each presentation starts with the viewing of our award-winning short […]

$5 – $10

Community Conversations: Education

Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States

The City of Lowell has always put quality education for everyone in the forefront. Join us for an evening of exploring what education is, was, and can be, and how […]

Free

Revolutionary Scavenger Hunt

The Depot

Where is the Parker boulder? Is there a weathervane on the Belfry? What happened at the Harrington House? No matter how long you've lived in Lexington, there is still plenty […]

Free

Children’s Reenactment

Calling all aspiring young Patriots and Redcoats! Lexington Historical Society, in partnership with the Lexington Minute Men and His Majesty’s 10th Regiment of Foot, welcome all willing participants for an […]

$10

Colonial Fun and Games (Kindergarten – Grade 2)

Munroe Tavern 1332 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, United States

Families of the past worked hard, but they did find some time to play! Caregivers and their little ones will get hands-on as they explore colonial toys and games. We’ll […]

$10 – $15

LEX250: Grand Unveiling of the Countdown Calendar

Lexington’s Cary Memorial Hall 1605 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA, United States

This event will mark the formal launch of a year-long celebration leading up to the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington. On Friday, April 19, the Semiquincentennial Commission will […]

Colonial Fun and Games (Grades 3-5)

Lexington Historical Society Lexington Historical Society, 13 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, United States

Families of the past worked hard, but they did find some time to play! Taverns in particular were a place where people of all ages could play. Explore the world […]

$10 – $15

LEX250: British Tea & Colonial Talks

Lexington’s Cary Memorial Hall 1605 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA, United States

Reenactors and other historical experts will present talks on everything from the different varieties of British Tea to hidden figures and lesser-known stories of the American Revolution.      

LEX250: Countdown to 250 Concert

Lexington’s Cary Memorial Hall 1605 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA, United States

The Lexington Bicentennial Band will present: Wind Music form the British Empire, including music from Gustav Holst, Ralph Vaughn Williams, William Byrd, Gilbert & Sullivan, Kenneth Alford, Frank Ticheli and […]

Lecture: The English/American Printed Bible

Museum of Printing 15 Thornton Ave, Haverhill, MA, United States

The evolution of the Bible from Hebrew, Greek, and Latin into English took over 100 years and the lives of several translators. Learn how the Bible became available to Americans […]

Fife and Drum Weekend

Lexington Battle Green 1625 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, United States

Attend the 22nd Annual Lexington Tattoo and Muster Tattoo: Friday, May 3, 6:30 pm on the Lexington Battle Green (1625 Massachusetts Ave.). Free outdoor evening performance of fife and drum […]

Free