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Please take note and update your calendars! We have moved the date of our Summer Garage & Book Sale to Saturday August 10th, which falls on the weekend of the […]
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 […]
Discover the history of the American Revolution and Colonial Massachusetts! Each day during this week-long camp we will visit a historic site associated with the Battle of Lexington and complete […]
Visit over three centuries of Lexington's past on a walking tour of the historic Old Burying Ground. From skulls and crossbones, to willow trees and urns, this is the perfect […]
On September 2, 1824, most of Lexington turned out to the Battle Green to see an international superstar who'd been drawing ecstatic crowds in state after state that summer. The […]
Making your own clothes was an important part of the war effort during the Revolution! Stop by the Hancock-Clarke House to learn the first step, weaving, using a simple cardboard […]
In 1915, Josiah Hayden turned his estate, Journey’s End, into an amphitheater to host a grand pageant for a crowd of 6,500. This massive town celebration showcased Lexington’s illustrious past […]
Join researchers and archivists from the University of Massachusetts Lowell's Portuguese American Digital Archive, Nikki Tantum, Gray Fitzsimons, and Nicole Catarino on a walk around the Back Central neighborhood. In […]
The Wonderland Ball will be a whimsical evening of historical dancing. Elegant attire inspired by Alice in Wonderland, historical dress, and historical "fancy dress" are encouraged. Light refreshments will be […]
Parades, pageants and pandemonium have defined the many commemorations of the 1775 Battle of Lexington and the first shots of the War for Independence. Over the centuries, thousands of people […]
On September 19, 2024, the Concord Museum will commence its highly anticipated fall forum series with a special discussion featuring Mary Beth Norton, renowned historian and award winning author of […]
18th century kids had toys too, but most were simple and homemade, using household items as materials. Button spinners were popular and fun to play with. Make one of your […]
