Alarmed in Lexington

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

Step back in time to experience the anxious hours before the start of the American Revolution. It's past midnight on April 19th, 1775, and Paul Revere has just left the […]

$20 – $25

Hands-On History: Clay Marbles

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

18th century life wasn't just about chores - kids had fun too! Drop by the Munroe Tavern to make your own clay marbles, just like colonial kids did. Drop in […]

Wood Type Use, History, and Identification with James Grieshaber

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

Title: Wood Type Use, History, and Identification lecture and workshop, 1 pm Event leader: James Grieshaber Cost: Free with Museum admission Date: Saturday March 15 Start time: 1 pm This […]

Book Chat on Poor Richard’s Women

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

Behind any founding father are numerous founding mothers, sisters, and lovers. Benjamin Franklin had a large cast of women in his life, most importantly his wife of 44 years, Deborah […]

South Acton Walking Tour with Tour Guide Amy Cole

Faulkner House 5 High Street, Acton, MA, United States

Faulkner House, 5 High Street, Acton starting at 1 PM (Arrival time is 12:55 PM) Join tour guide Amy Cole to visit the Iron Work Farm sites and walk South […]

Free

18th Century Music at Buckman Tavern

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

Drop in to meet Historical Society guide and musician Darlene Wigton as she demonstrates 18th century guitar music. You can even learn a song and join in! Included with museum […]

Lowell Women Building Independence

Lowell National Historical Park - Boott Cotton Mills Event Center John Street, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States

The passage of the 19th amendment earned women the right to vote in the United States. Before passed in 1920, women in Lowell worked together to help earn the right […]

Free

Hands-On History: Beeswax Candles

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

January was dark in the days before electricity! Learn about lighting in the 18th century and roll your own candle. Drop in any time between 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM […]

18th Century Music at Buckman Tavern

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

Drop in to meet Historical Society guide and musician Darlene Wigton as she demonstrates 18th century guitar music. You can even learn a song and join in! Included with museum […]

“Spies and Military Intelligence” with John Bell

Acton Town Hall 472 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

Acton Town Hall, Room 204 from 7-8:30 PM Spies and Military Intelligence with John Bell Book Cover Noted author and historian J. L. Bell will discuss the key role of […]

Free

Public Health Week at The Public Health Museum

Public Health Museum East Street, Tewksbury, MA, United States

Public Health Week is celebrated each year during the first week in April. Join the Public Health Museum for a week of free activities highlighting public health - now and […]