Lafayette Redux: Exploring the Man and the Mania

The Depot

How does it happen that Americans are still staging rituals of adulation for Lafayette, cheering him on Broadway, 190 years after his death? It's entirely fitting, as it turns out, […]

$10 – $15

Stone Walls of New England with Kevin Gardner

Moses Greeley Parker Memorial Library, Dracut Arlington Street, Dracut, MA, United States

Kevin Gardner is a lifelong resident of Hopkinton, NH. Like a lot of independent rural Yankees, he’s been a jack of many trades, a builder, logger, writer, teacher, radio voice, […]

Free

18th Century Market Day

Lawn of the Lexington Visitors Center 1875 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA, United States

What was life actually like in Lexington at the time of the American Revolution - who lived here, what did they do, and did anyone actually have time for fun? […]

Free

Sunday Stroll Walking Tour: Hancock Street Architecture

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, United States

When the Battle of Lexington was fought in 1775, Hancock Street was a country lane with just two houses. The next 150 years saw many houses built with various architectural […]

$10 – $15

Only Murders in the Tavern

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, United States

Revolution is in the air...and so is murder! In the spirit of Halloween, this month’s interactive Tavern Night will revolve around a mysterious death at historic Buckman Tavern, on the […]

$50 – $60

Hosmer Open House featuring a cannon from Bunker Hill!

Acton Historical Society Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

The Acton Historical Society will host a visit of a British cannon. This cannon was cast between 1760 and 1770. It was acquired by a local militia company in May […]

Free

250th Anniversary of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress “Exploring Democracy – Our Rights and Our Responsibilities”

First Parish Church Lexington Road, Concord, Massachusetts, United States

In October 1774, the political conflict between Great Britain and Massachusetts reached a crisis. Parliament enacted the “Intolerable Acts” to punish the province for the Tea Party, and they revoked the charter of 1691 by which the popularly elected House of Representatives joined with the Council and Crown-appointed Governor to rule the Bay Colony. In […]

Use Poetry: A Lowell Celebrates Kerouac reading and discussion.

The Overlook

Poets Tanya Grae, Ariella Ruth, and Linda Bratcher Wlodyka will read their work and join poet and UMASS Lowell Associate Professor Maggie Dietz for a discussion of Jack Kerouac’s influence and legacy as a poet. A $20.00 cover charge is requested to support Lowell Celebrates Kerouac. Day passes for $30 are also available,

$20.00

Sounds of Labor in Lowell: Agriculture and Early Industry

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

What does the history of work in Lowell sound like, and how can you tell that story through music? Come be part of the musical composition process in the first […]

Free

Ghosts & Graves

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, United States

Come along on a ghostly outdoor adventure! The spirits of the Old Burying Ground are eager to bring Lexington's past back to life and share with you the tales of […]

TBD

Hands-On History: Toys and Games

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, United States

18th century kids - and adults too - worked hard, but still had time for fun, with homemade toys and games! Stop by Buckman Tavern between 1:00 - 4:00 PM […]

$8 – $14