Couriers delivered the news of the conflict at Lexington soon after the event. One of the letters that helped spread the news will be displayed…
April 17 9:00 a.m. | Lexington Kick Off Press Conference 12:00 p.m. | Ken Burns, The American Revolution 7:00 p.m. | Patriots' Day Awards Ceremony…
On the evening of April 18, 1775, Paul Revere was summoned and given the task of riding on horseback from Charlestown to Lexington, approx. 12.5…
Join us for a special USS Lexington Ceremony commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington, the historic clash that ignited the American Revolution.…
After the 250th Battle of Lexington Anniversary Reenactment, the morning will pivot to an exciting and never-before-seen Patriotic Performance and demonstration by the U.S. Army…
Lexington’s Patriots’ Day Parade honors Lexington’s history as the birthplace of liberty and provides a fun-filled afternoon for families of all ages. This year’s parade…
The Lexington Minutemen will lay a wreath at the grave of the British Soldier as well as Captain Parker's Memorial along with 2 musket volley's.…
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…
The Battle of Lexington reverberated far beyond the small town common that started a war. Ordinary citizens were swept up in a new revolution, navigating…
The British Regular Army was one of the most powerful military forces in the world in the 18th century. But in the course of one…
The Hancock-Clarke House holds a unique role as the only site of enslavement open to the public in Lexington. Inside the museum, learn about Jack…
Calling all aspiring young Patriots and Redcoats! Lexington History Museums, in partnership with the Lexington Minute Men and His Majesty’s 10th Regiment of Foot, welcome…
