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Acton Center Walking Tours – Friday, April 12th

Acton Memorial Library 486 Main Street, Acton, MA

Please meet Amy Cole at the Acton Memorial Library parking lot at 1:50 PM.  The walk is free, but registration is required and capped at 20 attendees for each walk.  Registration links:  Saturday, April 6th : http://tinyurl.com/APR-6-Cole  Friday, April 12th: http://tinyurl.com/APR-12-Cole   Patriots’ Day is coming soon! Get in the spirit by taking a nice walk […]

Spring Garage Sale & Book Sale (Printing Presses Galore & More!)

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

At our Spring Garage Sale you’ll find printing presses of all sizes, ancillary equipment to set up your own home print shop, cabinets, ink, sooooo much paper, and type cases (with type). Don't forget the books! Many books on typography, graphic arts, and printing. All this and more Saturday, April 13th from 10am to 4pm […]

Family Movie Night

The Depot

Get in the Patriots’ Day spirit with a family film! Esther Forbes’s classic book Johnny Tremain has introduced generations of children to the exciting story of the American Revolution. Disney’s 1957 adaptation follows the adventures of young patriot Johnny Tremain of Boston as he navigates the coming revolution, joins the Sons of Liberty, and takes […]

Free – $10

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 just before midnight. Their destination: The home of Reverend Clarke. Their mission: To warn Patriot leaders John Hancock and Samuel Adams of the impending British […]

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 documentary “First Shot: The Day the Revolution Began”, followed by a Q&A session with reenactors. Ask them all of your questions about the Revolution, and […]

$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 it contributes to the vibrant community that we enjoy. Guest speakers include: Frank Clark, education ranger at Lowell National Historical Park and the Tsongas Industrial […]

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 for your kids to discover! Have them test their clue-solving and observation skills with a Revolutionary-themed scavenger hunt that takes them to sites around the […]

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 interactive reenactment of the Battle of Lexington! Participants will be trained by members of the Lexington Minute Men or His Majesty’s 10th Regiment of Foot […]

$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 even be making a couple of simple toys to take home! $10 members, $15 nonmembers, adult caregivers FREE

$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 unveil the Countdown Calendar outside of the Lexington Town Office Building, at 1625 Massachusetts Avenue in Lexington, Massachusetts. The following individuals will speak at the […]

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 of simple handmade toys along with authentic historical board games to find out how families entertained themselves in the past. We’ll also be making a […]

$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.