BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Lex250 - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://lex250.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Lex250
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20230312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20231105T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060246
CREATED:20240401T131106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T140904Z
UID:10000021-1712998800-1713024000@lex250.org
SUMMARY:Liberty Ride Guided Trolley Tour
DESCRIPTION:Visit the birthplaces of American liberty and 19th century literature! Board a classic trolley to ride along the historic Battle Road while your costumed guide recounts the exciting events of April 19\, 1775\, immersing you in the life of 18th and 19th century Americans\, from farmers to literary giants to the heroes who would shape a new country. \nTours can be booked online or in-person at the Lexington Visitor’s Center (1875 Massachusetts Ave).
URL:https://lex250.org/event/liberty-ride-guided-trolley-tour/2024-04-13/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Outside
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lex250.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Lexington-Visitor-Center.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060246
CREATED:20240401T131325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T140928Z
UID:10000022-1712998800-1713024000@lex250.org
SUMMARY:Battle Green Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:On the one-hour tour\, you will explore this National Historic Landmark with our costumed guide. You will learn about the notable sites and historic houses around Lexington Battle Green\, where “the first blood was spilt in the dispute with Great Britain\,” as George Washington wrote in his diary. It is considered consecrated ground\, both for the blood that was shed on it and for the militiamen who are interred here. \nTours can be booked online or in-person at the Lexington Visitor’s Center (1875 Massachusetts Ave).
URL:https://lex250.org/event/battle-green-walking-tour/2024-04-13/
LOCATION:Lexington Visitor’s Center\, 1875 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Outside
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lex250.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Lexington-Visitor-Center.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060246
CREATED:20240401T134059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T140822Z
UID:10000024-1713000600-1713024000@lex250.org
SUMMARY:Buckman Tavern Tours
DESCRIPTION:Self-paced audio tours available. Built in 1710\, Buckman Tavern was a gathering place for both locals and travelers\, and the site of many important town meetings. Captain Parker and his militia gathered in this tavern in the early morning hours of April 19\, 1775 to await the oncoming British Redcoat troops. The upstairs of Buckman contains galleries for rotating\, special temporary exhibitions. Tickets available online and on site. Advanced purchase not required.\n\nCost: \n(Single house) Adults $14\, Kids $8\n(Three houses) Adults $28\, Kids $14
URL:https://lex250.org/event/buckman-tavern-tours/2024-04-13/
LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lex250.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Buckman-Tavern.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060246
CREATED:20240401T134327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T140757Z
UID:10000025-1713002400-1713024000@lex250.org
SUMMARY:Hancock-Clarke House Tours
DESCRIPTION:Guided tours available every half hour. Built in 1737\, Hancock-Clarke House was the parsonage for the town of Lexington during the 18th century. Reverend Jonas Clarke was hosting guests John Hancock and Samuel Adams when they were awakened by Paul Revere and his famous warning in the early hours of April 19\, 1775. Thanks to generous grant funding\, this site is also the location of new research and exhibitions related to the enslaved and indentured black populations of Lexington in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Tickets available online and on site. Advanced purchase not required. \nCost: \n(Single house) Adults $14\, Kids $8\n(Three houses) Adults $28\, Kids $14
URL:https://lex250.org/event/hancock-clarke-house-tours/2024-04-13/
LOCATION:Hancock-Clarke House\, 36 Hancock Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lex250.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hancock-clarke-house.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060246
CREATED:20240401T134708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T140713Z
UID:10000026-1713009600-1713024000@lex250.org
SUMMARY:Munroe Tavern Tours
DESCRIPTION:Self-guided tours available. Built in 1735\, Munroe Tavern was commandeered by the British Redcoat troops on their retreat back to Boston on the afternoon of April 19\, 1775. Downstairs\, the Tavern illustrates the British perspective of the day’s events. Upstairs\, the story’s focus shifts to what it was like to have a family home taken over by enemy soldiers. The final highlight is the chance to see where President Washington’s dined when he visited the Tavern in 1789. Tickets available online and on site. Advanced purchase not required.\n\nCost: \n(Single house) Adults $14\, Kids $8\n(Three houses) Adults $28\, Kids $14
URL:https://lex250.org/event/munroe-tavern-tours/2024-04-13/
LOCATION:Munroe Tavern\, 1332 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lex250.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Munroe-Tavern.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060246
CREATED:20240401T131710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T135718Z
UID:10000023-1713013200-1713016800@lex250.org
SUMMARY:Parker’s Revenge Reenactment
DESCRIPTION:Lexington Minute Men reenact the Parker’s Revenge skirmish which occurred in the afternoon of April 19th. The Lexington Militia Company\, under Captain John Parker\, ambushed the retreating Redcoats near the Lexington-Lincoln town line. \nLocation: Minute Man National Historical Park (on the Battle Road off of Airport Road near the intersection of Old Mass Ave and Route 2A)
URL:https://lex250.org/event/parkers-revenge/
LOCATION:Minute Man National Historical Park
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Family Friendly,Free,Living History,Outside
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lex250.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Lexington-Minutemen.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060246
CREATED:20240401T140351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T200740Z
UID:10000028-1713034800-1713040200@lex250.org
SUMMARY:Family Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:Watch Disney’s 1957 adaptation of the classic book Johnny Tremain\, which follows the adventures of a young patriot as he joins the Sons of Liberty and takes part in historical events. \nCost: Adults $10\, Kids 6 and under $5\, kids 5 and younger are free. Get tickets.
URL:https://lex250.org/event/family-movie-night/
LOCATION:Lexington Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Family Friendly
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lex250.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Lexington-Depot.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060246
CREATED:20240401T131106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T140904Z
UID:10000035-1713085200-1713110400@lex250.org
SUMMARY:Liberty Ride Guided Trolley Tour
DESCRIPTION:Visit the birthplaces of American liberty and 19th century literature! Board a classic trolley to ride along the historic Battle Road while your costumed guide recounts the exciting events of April 19\, 1775\, immersing you in the life of 18th and 19th century Americans\, from farmers to literary giants to the heroes who would shape a new country. \nTours can be booked online or in-person at the Lexington Visitor’s Center (1875 Massachusetts Ave).
URL:https://lex250.org/event/liberty-ride-guided-trolley-tour/2024-04-14/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Outside
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lex250.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Lexington-Visitor-Center.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060246
CREATED:20240401T131325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T140928Z
UID:10000036-1713085200-1713110400@lex250.org
SUMMARY:Battle Green Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:On the one-hour tour\, you will explore this National Historic Landmark with our costumed guide. You will learn about the notable sites and historic houses around Lexington Battle Green\, where “the first blood was spilt in the dispute with Great Britain\,” as George Washington wrote in his diary. It is considered consecrated ground\, both for the blood that was shed on it and for the militiamen who are interred here. \nTours can be booked online or in-person at the Lexington Visitor’s Center (1875 Massachusetts Ave).
URL:https://lex250.org/event/battle-green-walking-tour/2024-04-14/
LOCATION:Lexington Visitor’s Center\, 1875 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Outside
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lex250.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Lexington-Visitor-Center.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060246
CREATED:20240401T134059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T140822Z
UID:10000033-1713087000-1713110400@lex250.org
SUMMARY:Buckman Tavern Tours
DESCRIPTION:Self-paced audio tours available. Built in 1710\, Buckman Tavern was a gathering place for both locals and travelers\, and the site of many important town meetings. Captain Parker and his militia gathered in this tavern in the early morning hours of April 19\, 1775 to await the oncoming British Redcoat troops. The upstairs of Buckman contains galleries for rotating\, special temporary exhibitions. Tickets available online and on site. Advanced purchase not required.\n\nCost: \n(Single house) Adults $14\, Kids $8\n(Three houses) Adults $28\, Kids $14
URL:https://lex250.org/event/buckman-tavern-tours/2024-04-14/
LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lex250.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Buckman-Tavern.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060246
CREATED:20240401T134327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T140757Z
UID:10000031-1713088800-1713110400@lex250.org
SUMMARY:Hancock-Clarke House Tours
DESCRIPTION:Guided tours available every half hour. Built in 1737\, Hancock-Clarke House was the parsonage for the town of Lexington during the 18th century. Reverend Jonas Clarke was hosting guests John Hancock and Samuel Adams when they were awakened by Paul Revere and his famous warning in the early hours of April 19\, 1775. Thanks to generous grant funding\, this site is also the location of new research and exhibitions related to the enslaved and indentured black populations of Lexington in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Tickets available online and on site. Advanced purchase not required. \nCost: \n(Single house) Adults $14\, Kids $8\n(Three houses) Adults $28\, Kids $14
URL:https://lex250.org/event/hancock-clarke-house-tours/2024-04-14/
LOCATION:Hancock-Clarke House\, 36 Hancock Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lex250.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hancock-clarke-house.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060246
CREATED:20240401T134708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T140713Z
UID:10000029-1713096000-1713110400@lex250.org
SUMMARY:Munroe Tavern Tours
DESCRIPTION:Self-guided tours available. Built in 1735\, Munroe Tavern was commandeered by the British Redcoat troops on their retreat back to Boston on the afternoon of April 19\, 1775. Downstairs\, the Tavern illustrates the British perspective of the day’s events. Upstairs\, the story’s focus shifts to what it was like to have a family home taken over by enemy soldiers. The final highlight is the chance to see where President Washington’s dined when he visited the Tavern in 1789. Tickets available online and on site. Advanced purchase not required.\n\nCost: \n(Single house) Adults $14\, Kids $8\n(Three houses) Adults $28\, Kids $14
URL:https://lex250.org/event/munroe-tavern-tours/2024-04-14/
LOCATION:Munroe Tavern\, 1332 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lex250.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Munroe-Tavern.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240414T233000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T003000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060246
CREATED:20240320T144038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T124954Z
UID:10000016-1713137400-1713141000@lex250.org
SUMMARY:Paul Revere's Ride Reenactment
DESCRIPTION: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 raid.\n\nStart your Patriots’ Day early as they arrive and raise the alarm in Lexington! Join us for a live reenactment\, complete with real horses!
URL:https://lex250.org/event/paul-reveres-ride-reenactment/
LOCATION:Hancock-Clarke House\, 36 Hancock Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free,Living History,Outside
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lex250.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/paul-reveres-last-ride.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060246
CREATED:20240401T141555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T141555Z
UID:10000039-1713168000-1713178800@lex250.org
SUMMARY:Patriots’ Day Ceremonies on the Battle Green
DESCRIPTION:Ceremonies will include the announcement of the 2024 recipients of the: \n\nWhite Tricorne Hat Award\, Lexington Lions Club\nMinuteman Cane Award\nPat Flynn Outstanding Youth Award\nLexington Minute Man Scholarships\n\nNote: A public reception will be held to honor the recipients of the above awards on Sunday\, April 21\, inside the Depot building (13 Depot Sq.) from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. All are welcome. 
URL:https://lex250.org/event/patriots-day-ceremonies-on-the-battle-green/
LOCATION:Lexington Battle Green\, Lexington Battle Green\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Family Friendly,Free,Outside
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lex250.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AdobeStock_208629244-scaled.jpg
GEO:42.451367;-71.228178
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lexington Battle Green Lexington Battle Green Lexington MA 02421 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lexington Battle Green:geo:-71.228178,42.451367
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060246
CREATED:20240401T131325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T140928Z
UID:10000037-1713171600-1713196800@lex250.org
SUMMARY:Battle Green Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:On the one-hour tour\, you will explore this National Historic Landmark with our costumed guide. You will learn about the notable sites and historic houses around Lexington Battle Green\, where “the first blood was spilt in the dispute with Great Britain\,” as George Washington wrote in his diary. It is considered consecrated ground\, both for the blood that was shed on it and for the militiamen who are interred here. \nTours can be booked online or in-person at the Lexington Visitor’s Center (1875 Massachusetts Ave).
URL:https://lex250.org/event/battle-green-walking-tour/2024-04-15/
LOCATION:Lexington Visitor’s Center\, 1875 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Outside
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lex250.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Lexington-Visitor-Center.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060246
CREATED:20240401T142139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T142214Z
UID:10000043-1713171600-1713200400@lex250.org
SUMMARY:Lexington Lions Club 110th Annual Five-Mile Road Race
DESCRIPTION:Be part of a historic tradition by registering for the 110th Lexington Lions Patriots Day 5 Mile Road Race! Set against the backdrop of scenic Lexington on April 15\, 2024\, this event not only marks a significant milestone but also embodies the spirit of Patriots Day\, a day steeped in American history. \nThis isn’t just a race; it’s a journey through time\, celebrating 110 years of running\, community\, and tradition. With a new start time of 9AM\, we ensure you can enjoy this historic event and still have time to support loved ones at the Boston Marathon. \nEmbrace the opportunity to run where history was made\, and contribute to a noble cause – the Lions Club Journey for Sight program. Your participation helps us continue a legacy of service and community engagement. \nDon’t miss this milestone event. Join us as we celebrate 110 years of historic runs\, community spirit\, and charitable impact. Secure your spot at the starting line and be part of history in the making! \nRegistration Details \n\nRegistration: Registration for the 5 Mile race is $25. Price increases to $30 after April 1st.\nWhen to Register: Runners can preregister here anytime now through Saturday\, April 13\, 2024 at 9:00am.\nOn-site Registration will take place at 7:30a.m. – 8:45a.m. on Patriots Day\, Monday\, April 15\, 2024.\n\nSwag \n\nT-shirts: All runners who preregister will receive an official Patriots Day Road Race 2024 t-shirt on a Bella Canvas high quality\, soft cotton shirt.\nBib: When you register for the Patriots Day Race you will be assigned a number and your bib will be given to you on Race Day.\n\nHistory of the Patriots Day Road Race
URL:https://lex250.org/event/lexington-lions-club-110th-annual-five-mile-road-race/
LOCATION:Lexington Battle Green\, Lexington Battle Green\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Family Friendly,Outside,Sports
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lex250.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Lions-Club-Road-Race-Graphic.png
GEO:42.451367;-71.228178
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lexington Battle Green Lexington Battle Green Lexington MA 02421 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Lexington Battle Green:geo:-71.228178,42.451367
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060246
CREATED:20240401T134059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T140822Z
UID:10000034-1713173400-1713196800@lex250.org
SUMMARY:Buckman Tavern Tours
DESCRIPTION:Self-paced audio tours available. Built in 1710\, Buckman Tavern was a gathering place for both locals and travelers\, and the site of many important town meetings. Captain Parker and his militia gathered in this tavern in the early morning hours of April 19\, 1775 to await the oncoming British Redcoat troops. The upstairs of Buckman contains galleries for rotating\, special temporary exhibitions. Tickets available online and on site. Advanced purchase not required.\n\nCost: \n(Single house) Adults $14\, Kids $8\n(Three houses) Adults $28\, Kids $14
URL:https://lex250.org/event/buckman-tavern-tours/2024-04-15/
LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lex250.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Buckman-Tavern.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060246
CREATED:20240401T141819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T200922Z
UID:10000048-1713175200-1713178800@lex250.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: First Shot! The Day the Revolution Began
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a film screening of Lexington Historical Society’s award-winning video along with a special Q & A session with British and Colonial reenactors and a sampling of Colonial Music. Tickets available at the door. \nCost: Adults $10\, Kids (Age 6 to 16) $5\, no admission fee for kids age 5 or younger \nAdditional screenings will be held at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
URL:https://lex250.org/event/film-screening-first-shot-the-day-the-revolution-began/2024-04-15/3/
LOCATION:Lexington Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Family Friendly
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lex250.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Lexington-Depot.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060246
CREATED:20240320T145200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T142741Z
UID:10000020-1713175200-1713196800@lex250.org
SUMMARY:Patriots' Day at the Concord Musuem
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy free admission to the Museum and visit the immersive April 19\, 1775 gallery to see the “One if by land\, two if by sea” lantern hung in the North Church to signal Paul Revere on his midnight ride. During your visit\, participate in drop-in activities to learn about life and craft in the colonies. Sponsored by the Highland Street Foundation. \nWitness the brave Acton Minutemen company in an encampment outside the Museum as they drill with muskets to prepare for battle\, cook over a firepit\, and demonstrate colonial spinning and sewing. Supported by the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati. \nBeware of a Red Coat from the British Army roaming the galleries looking for Provincial rebels. Talk with him about the experiences of the Red Coats on April 19\, 1775. Supported by the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati.
URL:https://lex250.org/event/patriots-day-at-the-concord-musuem/
LOCATION:Concord Museum\, 53 Cambridge Tpke\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Family Friendly,Free
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lex250.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/the-concord-museum-exterior.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060246
CREATED:20240401T134327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T140757Z
UID:10000032-1713175200-1713196800@lex250.org
SUMMARY:Hancock-Clarke House Tours
DESCRIPTION:Guided tours available every half hour. Built in 1737\, Hancock-Clarke House was the parsonage for the town of Lexington during the 18th century. Reverend Jonas Clarke was hosting guests John Hancock and Samuel Adams when they were awakened by Paul Revere and his famous warning in the early hours of April 19\, 1775. Thanks to generous grant funding\, this site is also the location of new research and exhibitions related to the enslaved and indentured black populations of Lexington in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Tickets available online and on site. Advanced purchase not required. \nCost: \n(Single house) Adults $14\, Kids $8\n(Three houses) Adults $28\, Kids $14
URL:https://lex250.org/event/hancock-clarke-house-tours/2024-04-15/
LOCATION:Hancock-Clarke House\, 36 Hancock Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lex250.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/hancock-clarke-house.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060246
CREATED:20240401T141819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T200922Z
UID:10000049-1713178800-1713182400@lex250.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: First Shot! The Day the Revolution Began
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a film screening of Lexington Historical Society’s award-winning video along with a special Q & A session with British and Colonial reenactors and a sampling of Colonial Music. Tickets available at the door. \nCost: Adults $10\, Kids (Age 6 to 16) $5\, no admission fee for kids age 5 or younger \nAdditional screenings will be held at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
URL:https://lex250.org/event/film-screening-first-shot-the-day-the-revolution-began/2024-04-15/4/
LOCATION:Lexington Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Family Friendly
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lex250.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Lexington-Depot.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060246
CREATED:20240401T142453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T142453Z
UID:10000044-1713179700-1713182400@lex250.org
SUMMARY:Annual Patriots’ Day Hand Bell Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Handbell Choirs of Hancock Church present a family-friendly concert of American music rung on five octaves of handbells and chimes.
URL:https://lex250.org/event/annual-patriots-day-hand-bell-concert/
LOCATION:Hancock Church\, 1912 Massachusetts Ave.\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Community Engagement,Family Friendly,Free,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lex250.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Hancock-Church-in-spring-scaled-1.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060246
CREATED:20240401T134708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T140713Z
UID:10000030-1713182400-1713196800@lex250.org
SUMMARY:Munroe Tavern Tours
DESCRIPTION:Self-guided tours available. Built in 1735\, Munroe Tavern was commandeered by the British Redcoat troops on their retreat back to Boston on the afternoon of April 19\, 1775. Downstairs\, the Tavern illustrates the British perspective of the day’s events. Upstairs\, the story’s focus shifts to what it was like to have a family home taken over by enemy soldiers. The final highlight is the chance to see where President Washington’s dined when he visited the Tavern in 1789. Tickets available online and on site. Advanced purchase not required.\n\nCost: \n(Single house) Adults $14\, Kids $8\n(Three houses) Adults $28\, Kids $14
URL:https://lex250.org/event/munroe-tavern-tours/2024-04-15/
LOCATION:Munroe Tavern\, 1332 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lex250.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Munroe-Tavern.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060246
CREATED:20240401T142725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T142725Z
UID:10000045-1713189600-1713200400@lex250.org
SUMMARY:Patriots’ Day Afternoon Parade
DESCRIPTION:Starts at Mass Ave. and Maple Street\, proceeding west down Mass Ave. into Lexington Center. Ends on Worthen Road at the Center Recreation Complex.
URL:https://lex250.org/event/patriots-day-afternoon-parade/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Children,Community Engagement,Family Friendly,Free,Outside
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://lex250.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Annual-Patriots-Day-parade-scaled.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T060246
CREATED:20240320T144231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240401T125331Z
UID:10000017-1713261600-1713276000@lex250.org
SUMMARY:Revolutionary Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION: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 Lexington Green. Fun and an official completion certificate for all ages! ​Start and end at the Depot Building in Lexington Center.\n\nChildren under 12 must be accompanied by an adult (the hunt is self guided). Free!
URL:https://lex250.org/event/revolutionary-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:The Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Family Friendly,Free,Outside
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lex250.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Lexington-Historic-Center-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240420
DTSTAMP:20260404T060246
CREATED:20240313T172759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T193505Z
UID:10000001-1713484800-1713571199@lex250.org
SUMMARY:Launch of Lex250 Celebrations
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCommemorative Events Begin on Friday\, April 19\, 2024. Please note the latest traffic advisory for this event. \n\n\nThe launch will consist of three unique events: \n\n\nGrand Unveiling of the Countdown Calendar\n\n\nTime: 12:00 PM\, Location: Isaac Harris Cary Memorial Building (Cary Hall) – Front Steps\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA 02420) \n\n\nThe 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 \n\n\nBritish Tea & Colonial Talks\n\n\nTime: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM\, Location: Isaac Harris Cary Memorial Building\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA 02420 \n\n\nImmerse yourself in history with reenactments and talks by experts on everything from British tea varieties to lesser-known stories of the American Revolution. \n\n\nCountdown-to-250 Concert\n\n\nTime: 7:00 PM\, Location: Isaac Harris Cary Memorial Building – Margery Milne Battin Auditorium\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA 02420) \n\n\nEnjoy a special performance by the Lexington Bicentennial Band featuring Wind Music from the British Empire.
URL:https://lex250.org/event/launch-of-250-celebrations/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Free,Outside
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lex250.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Lexington-Massachusetts.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR