People of the past used science just like we do every day, even on an 18th century farm! Learn how simple chores like writing a…
Commemorate the 250th anniversary of Massachusetts Militia and Minute forces preparing for war by hosting a Battalion-Level Winter Drill. This will include several militia units,…
Step back in time to experience the anxious hours before the start of the American Revolution. It's past midnight on April 19th, 1775, and Paul…
"Witness to 1775" homeowners and friends will gather to meet one another, distribute the "Witness to 1775" banners and stands to all homeowners, peruse the…
Learn from world-renown storytellers Rochel Coleman and Valerie Tutson how to mine the archives and weave primary sources into an engaging story that brings history…
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…
In April 2025, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington, Lexington Historical Society will become Lexington History Museums, and open a…
April 17 9:00 a.m. | Lex250 Patriots’ Day Weekend Kick Off Press Conference 12:00 p.m. | Ken Burns, The American Revolution 7:00 p.m. | Patriots'…
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…
