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Film Screening: First Shot! The Day the Revolution Began
2024-04-15 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Lexington Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
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.
Cost: Adults $10, Kids (Age 6 to 16) $5, no admission fee for kids age 5 or younger
Additional screenings will be held at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Buckman Tavern Tours
2024-04-15 09:30 - 16:00, 2024-04-14 09:30 - 16:00, 2024-04-13 09:30 - 16:00 | Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford Street, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
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.

Cost:
(Single house) Adults $14, Kids $8
(Three houses) Adults $28, Kids $14

Lexington Lions Club 110th Annual Five-Mile Road Race
2024-04-15 09:00 - 17:00 | Lexington Battle Green, Lexington Battle Green, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
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.
This 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.
Embrace 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.
Don’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!
Registration Details

Registration: Registration for the 5 Mile race is $25. Price increases to $30 after April 1st.
When to Register: Runners can preregister here anytime now through Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 9:00am.
On-site Registration will take place at 7:30a.m. – 8:45a.m. on Patriots Day, Monday, April 15, 2024.

Swag

T-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.
Bib: 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.

History of the Patriots Day Road Race

Battle Green Walking Tour
2024-04-15 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-14 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-13 09:00 - 16:00 | Lexington Visitor’s Center, 1875 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
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.
Tours can be booked online or in-person at the Lexington Visitor’s Center (1875 Massachusetts Ave).

Patriots’ Day Ceremonies on the Battle Green
2024-04-15 08:00 - 11:00 | Lexington Battle Green, Lexington Battle Green, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Ceremonies will include the announcement of the 2024 recipients of the:

White Tricorne Hat Award, Lexington Lions Club
Minuteman Cane Award
Pat Flynn Outstanding Youth Award
Lexington Minute Man Scholarships

Note: 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.

Sunrise Youth Parade
2024-04-15 07:30 - 09:30 | Isaac Harris Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
A parade through Lexington Center providing younger members of the community the opportunity to experience the joy and excitement of the weekend. Route will proceed west on Mass Ave. through Lexington Center, ending at the Battle Green.
Interested participants: Register here

Paul Revere's Ride Reenactment
2024-04-14 23:30 - 2024-04-15 00:30 | Hancock-Clarke House, 36 Hancock Street, Lexington, MA, 02420, 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 raid.

Start your Patriots’ Day early as they arrive and raise the alarm in Lexington! Join us for a live reenactment, complete with real horses!

Munroe Tavern Tours
2024-04-14 12:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-13 12:00 - 16:00 | Munroe Tavern, 1332 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
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.

Cost:
(Single house) Adults $14, Kids $8
(Three houses) Adults $28, Kids $14

Hancock-Clarke House Tours
2024-04-14 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Hancock-Clarke House, 36 Hancock Street, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
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.
Cost:
(Single house) Adults $14, Kids $8
(Three houses) Adults $28, Kids $14

Liberty Ride Guided Trolley Tour
2024-04-14 09:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-13 09:00 - 16:00 | MA
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.
Tours can be booked online or in-person at the Lexington Visitor’s Center (1875 Massachusetts Ave).

Family Movie Night
2024-04-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Lexington Depot, 13 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
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.
Cost: Adults $10, Kids 6 and under $5, kids 5 and younger are free. Get tickets.

Parker’s Revenge Reenactment
2024-04-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Minute Man National Historical Park
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.
Location: Minute Man National Historical Park (on the Battle Road off of Airport Road near the intersection of Old Mass Ave and Route 2A)

Parker's Revenge Wreath Laying Ceremony
2024-04-13 12:15 - 13:00 | MA
Lexington Minute Men lay a wreath at the site of the Parker’s Revenge skirmish in honor of, Nathaniel Wyman and Jedediah Monroe, two of Parker’s militia who were killed that afternoon.
Location: Minute Man National Historical Park (on the Battle Road Trail, off of Airport Road, near the Minute Man National Park Visitor’s Center)

Dreadful Were the Vestiges of War - Arms and Battle Damage from the American Revolution
2024-04-08 13:15 - 15:00 | Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
This program is presented in partnership with Lexington Veterans Association.
Presented by Joel Bohy, Military Historian and Director of Historic Arms & Militaria for Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers
Military arms expert Joel Bohy will present a study of the arms and ammunition used by both British and provincial forces on April 19, 1775, as well as the battle damage that remains. Using modern shooting incident reconstruction, archaeology, live fire studies, and new research, we can shed new light on the heavy fighting along the route of the British retreat back to Boston.
Registration is only required to watch via Zoom. In person attendance is on a first come basis.
Register here.

The Midnight Ride Party
2024-03-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Join us for a festive evening of food, drinks, music, and fun activities as we mark the 10-year anniversary of the Paul Revere’s Ride Fund. Get ready to paddle up and show your continued support of this unique program.
With your generous contributions, the Museum community has expanded access to educational resources for tens of thousands of students across Massachusetts. Let’s celebrate this milestone and set our sights on the next ten years – what will we accomplish together?
Please purchase tickets on the Concord Museum website.
