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Launch of Lex250 Celebrations

April 19

Minuteman Monument in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Join us on Friday, April 19, 2024 for the launch of the year-long celebrations leading up to the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington.

Commemorative Events Begin on Friday, April 19, 2024. Please note the latest traffic advisory for this event.

The launch will consist of three unique events:

Grand Unveiling of the Countdown Calendar

Time: 12:00 PM, Location: Isaac Harris Cary Memorial Building (Cary Hall) – Front Steps, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02420)

The countdown calendar – a monument counting down the days until next year’s anniversary – will be unveiled at a ceremony comprising of state and foreign dignitaries, the Lexington Minute Men, and the William Diamond Junior Fife & Drum Corps. RSVP

British Tea & Colonial Talks

Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Location: Isaac Harris Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02420

Immerse yourself in history with reenactments and talks by experts on everything from British tea varieties to lesser-known stories of the American Revolution.

Countdown-to-250 Concert

Time: 7:00 PM, Location: Isaac Harris Cary Memorial Building – Margery Milne Battin Auditorium, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02420)

Enjoy a special performance by the Lexington Bicentennial Band featuring Wind Music from the British Empire.

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Date:
April 19
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