Lex250

Book Chat on Poor Richard's Women by Nancy Rubin Stuart
2025-03-18 19:00 (America/New_York) | Munroe Tavern, 1332 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Behind any founding father are numerous founding mothers, sisters, and lovers. Benjamin Franklin had a large cast of women in his life, most importantly his wife of 44 years, Deborah Read Franklin. While frequently absent from the historical narrative due to their frequent time apart, Deborah was an important witness to and active participant in the political workings of the early Revolution, running the family businesses and raising a family in tumultuous times with her husband often away. Then, as Franklin traveled the globe, his social circle also expanded to include landladies and liaisons in London and Paris. Join us to discuss Nancy Rubin Stuart’s exploration of history’s forgotten heroines, led by longtime Book Chat member Mary Keenan.
$10 members, $15 nonmembers
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-chat-on-poor-richards-women-by-nancy-rubin-stuart-tickets-1060405514439?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Cost Of Freedom Concert by Lexington Symphony
2025-03-15 19:30 | Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 44106, United States
Still | In Memorium
Lidström | World Premiere
Mats Lidström, cello
Beethoven | Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”
All ages.
Composed in 1930, the Still work memorializes the forgotten black soldiers who died for our country during the Civil War. W.G. Still considered this piece an ode to the unfulfilled promise of true freedom for black Americans. We know that there were black patriots who fought in the Revolutionary War, seeking freedom for all Americans. In the Battle of Lexington, one of the most famous black patriots who died in the Battle of Lexington was Prince Estabrook. Cary Hall has the Estabrook Room, named in his memory. Mats Lidstrom’s composition focuses on a famous speech given by Robert F. Kennedy before he was assassinated during his bid for the American Presidency. The cost he paid for his beliefs is obvious. It is also a World Premiere. Beethoven’s Third Symphony was inspired by what began as the war to free the French from oppression, only to then go very wrong as its Hero, turned out to be completely self-interested. In the end, Beethoven’s belief in Mankind was his final focus in what became the “heroic” symphony.

"Witness to 1775" Homeowner Gathering
2025-03-12 19:30 | Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 44106, United States
“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 history of each home and enjoy light refreshments.

Celebrating the American Spirit
2025-03-09 15:00 | Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
The Concord Chamber Music Society presents Wendy Putnam, violin, and pianist Vytas Baksys, in an energetic celebration of the American spirit and our nation’s unique musical heritage.
Program:
The Short-Tempered Clavier (S. 3.14159, easy as) by P.D.Q. Bach
Sonata for Violin and Piano by Aaron Copland
Andante con Espressione by Florence Price
Souvenirs d’Amérique, Op.17, by Henri Vieuxtemps
In celebration with Concord250. Tickets: concordchambermusic.org

Alarmed in Lexington
2025-03-08 19:00 | Hancock-Clarke House, 36 Hancock Street, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
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 Revere has just left the home of Lexington’s minister, Jonas Clarke, with news of an impending British attack. This leaves the home’s occupants to take in the news and prepare for what is to come. In a series of three short plays by playwright Debbie Wiess, see how John Hancock and Samuel Adams, leaders of the Revolution, Dorothy Quincy and Lydia Hancock, John’s family, and Jonas and Lucy Clarke, town leaders, process the impending crisis as they prepare for war in the very rooms in which these conversations took place two hundred and fifty years ago.
This program is funded in part by Kirkland and Shaw Plumbing and Heating, and by a grant from the Lexington Council for the Arts, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
$20 members, $25 nonmembers
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alarmed-in-lexington-tickets-1145961815639?aff=oddtdtcreator

Dance Around the World
2025-03-08 18:00 | Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 44106, United States
Dance Around the World (DAW) is an event to celebrate the cultural diversity through an evening of International Folk, Classical and Pop dance.

Wilson Farm Gala Celebrating Lex250
2025-03-06 18:30 | Wilson Farm, 10 Pleasant Street, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
To kick off 250 years since the Battle of Lexington and celebrate 140 years of harvests at Wilson Farm, we have a very special Gala at the beautifully adorned greenhouse at Wilson Farm. This year is a chance to come together and celebrate the excitement of our town’s milestone in a special warm and festive setting. Tickets include heavy gourmet appetizers and a one-hour open bar.
– Live music
– Fife and drum
– Bar
– Dancing
– Auction
Tickets can be purchased https://business.lexingtonchamber.org/events/details/lex250-gala-14869

Spirit of the Revolution Farm to Vine Dinner: Featuring Boston Harbor Distillery
2025-03-05 20:00 | The Inn at Hastings Park, 2027 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
This special dinner at The Inn at Hastings Park, Boston area’s only Relais & Châteaux property, delves into the storied past of distilled spirits and the intersection of Boston’s history, craftsmanship and celebration! Executive Chef Alissa Tsukakoshi crafts a delicious four-course Colonial-themed feast dinner and Boston’s Bully Boy Distillers will provide an overview of the who’s who of the Revolutionary War and the distillers who made their mark on the young Republic through each course paired with a proprietary rum, gin, whiskey, or craft-cocktail. Begins at 6 pm in a communal dining setting at Town Meeting Bistro. This dinner is for adults only, 21+ / $150/person (plus tax & gratuity).
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LHS and CCHS "Sound Revolutions" Concert
2025-03-04 19:00 | Concord Carlisle High School, 500 Walden St, Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Lexington High School and Concord Carlisle High School bands will be participating in a joint concert titled “Sound Revolutions” on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025 at the CCHS Auditorium. This concert is in celebration of the rich history in both towns. This concert will TWO world premieres as each district has a commissioned piece to perform. Lexington is excited to welcome our composer, Dr. Dwayne Milburn, to the area for an Artist in Residence visit where he will run work with all three of our high school bands and conduct the world premiere of his piece “Lexington Tryptich.”
There is no ticket fee, but seats must be reserved here: https://www.ticketstage.com/T/CCHS

"Drew up in Battalion and were Exercised" - Middlesex County Prepares for War
2025-03-01 13:00 | Lexington Battle Green, Lexington Battle Green, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
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, and the Ladies Association of Revolutionary America (LARA), for public demonstrations of 18th Living History.
The event will be commence with a sermon by the Reverend Jonas Clarke, followed by company and battalion-level drills on the Lexington Common. In compliance with the February 14, 1775 orders of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress, the officers of each company will inspect their men to “take a state of their numbers and accoutrements” within each company.
The schedule will be as follows:
1 PM: Battalion Formation and Sermon by the Reverend Jonas Clarke
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Company level drills
2:30 PM to 3:15 PM: Battalion-level drill
3:30 – 4:15 PM: Inspections of arms and equipment as ordered by the Massachusetts Provincial Congress

Ramadan Lighting Ceremony
2025-02-28 16:30 - 18:00 | Emery Park, 9 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, 02124, United States
We are honored to invite you to a special and historic Ramadan Lighting Ceremony on February 28th in Lexington, MA. This event offers a meaningful opportunity for us to come together in reflection on faith, community, and inclusivity.
As we mark this significant occasion, we welcome all to join us for a heartfelt speech followed by the lighting ceremony after sunset. This event is a celebration of our shared values, and we encourage people of all backgrounds to partake in this moment of unity.
Please note, this will be an outdoor event. We kindly ask that you dress warmly and enjoy the cozy atmosphere with warm refreshments and delightful desserts, graciously provided by the Lexington Muslim Community.
Event Details:
* Date: February 28, 2025
* Time: 4:30p-6p
* Location: Emery Park
All are welcome! We look forward to celebrating with you, strengthening our bonds as a community, and embracing the spirit of inclusivity. Your presence will make this moment even more meaningful.

Science and Medicine: An Apprentice Historian Program for Grades 6-7
2025-02-20 10:00 | Munroe Tavern, 1332 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
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 letter, working in the barn, or caring for a sick person utilize chemistry and physics. As we explore a historic tavern, we’ll become household scientists by making medicine grinding herbs from the garden, using simple tools, and observing chemical reactions in making ink and butter!
This program is recommended for 6th – 7th graders.
$15 members, $20 nonmembers.
Advanced tickets required. Since children will be dropped off for this program, a LHS Children’s Program Participation Form is required.

Lighting the Way: An Apprentice Historian Program for Grades 3-5
2025-02-18 10:00 | Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford Street, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
In the past, labor and daily routines were planned around when the sun rose and set. So how did people see at night before electric light? Explore a historic tavern to find out! We’ll uncover how we learn about the past from the writing and objects people left behind, and learn how to make a working candle from beeswax and a lantern from tin. Kids will learn how people of the past used tools to make the world around them easier to navigate.
This program is recommended for 3rd – 5th graders.
$15 members, $20 nonmembers
Advanced tickets required. Since children will be dropped off for this program, a LHS Children’s Program Participation Form is required, which is available at checkout.

The Fight For Freedom Concert by Lexington Symphony
2025-02-15 19:30 | Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 44106, United States
Hindemith | Mathis der Maler
Vaughan Williams | Sea Symphony
Aaron Engebreth, baritone
Michelle Trainor, soprano
New World Chorale
All ages
This program focuses on the fight. The Hindemith piece is built around Mathis the Painter’s Fight for Freedom in the 16th Century. One could say it was Hindemith’s thinly veiled protest against what the Nazis were doing in WW2. Hindemith based this work on the triptych painted by Mathias Grunewald in his struggle for artistic freedom in the 16th Century during the repressive policies of the Protestant Reformation. The parallel was all too easily recognized by the Nazis, and Hindemith escaped to the USA with his life. Ralph Vaughan Williams selected verses from American poet, Walt Whitman’s “Leaves of Grass” for the first three movements and from his “Passage to India” for the last movement of his Sea Symphony. Whitman uses images of brave sailors exploring the vast oceans as a colorful metaphor for the voyage through life of the human soul.

Tavern Night at Buckman Tavern
2025-02-15 17:00 | Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford Street, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
History. Beer. Friends. What else could you ask for?
Buckman Tavern’s official liquor license expired in 1813, but we still open for business on occasion! We’re recreating the 18th century tavern experience: drop in for music, games, snacks, and beer served from our historic bar in Buckman’s original taproom. Mingle with citizens of 1775 Lexington as they bring the Revolutionary tavern to life. Join us and raise a glass to freedom on a cold winter’s night!
$20 Members/$25 Nonmembers
Ticket price includes one drink. Cash bar available. Beverages provided in partnership with Revolution Hall.
This is a 21+ event.

3rd Annual Lexington Lantern Festival
2025-02-08 15:00 | First Parish Church, 7 Harrington Road, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Lantern Festival Celebration to Illuminate Lexington on February 8, 2025
A vibrant celebration of the Lantern Festival will take place on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at First Parish in Lexington, located at 7 Harrington Road, Lexington, Massachusetts. This festive event is co-hosted by the New Legacy Cultural Center (NLCC), the Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL), First Parish in Lexington, the Lexington Historical Society, Lex250 Commission, Lexington Human Right Committee, Cary Memorial Library and the Munroe Center for the Arts. The event is sponsored in part by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
The Lantern Festival marks the end of the 2-week Lunar New Year celebration, symbolizing unity, light, and hope. The festivities will begin with pre-show lantern-making and refreshments at 3:00 PM, followed by performances and interactive activities starting at 4:00 PM. The celebration will culminate in a magical outdoor lantern parade at 5:30 PM. Free DIY Lantern-Making Kits will be available at the event from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Starting January 28th, free wish ribbons will be available for the public to create at Cary Memorial Library during its open hours, as well as at NLCC’s office (114 Waltham Street, #12, Lexington, MA) every Saturday from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM leading up to the event.
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Lunar New Year Food of Love Festival 2025
2025-01-29 16:00 | Lexington High School, 251 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA, 02121, United States
For the first time in Lexington’s proud and celebrated history, Lunar New Year is officially recognized as a school holiday! To celebrate this momentous occasion, we bring to you the Lunar New Year Food Festival.
Featuring exquisite bites from vendors all over Massachusetts, this event will take you on an unforgettable culinary journey through East Asia! Starting off with Cantonese-style dishes from Clay Pot Cafe, you can expect to be blown away by the fusion of bold yet delicate flavors. At Zui Hangzhou, explore the refreshing Hangzhou savories and their signature Singapore rice noodles, which capture the subtle balance of sweet and savory. At the next stop, experience the fiery flavors of Sichuan Gourmet, where each dish brings the perfect blend of heat, familiarity, and aromatic complexity. For dessert, treat your taste buds to viral tanghulu and other traditional snacks from Beijing Taste and HL Tea & Coffee for only a small additional fee, or choose from an assortment of bubble teas offered by Coco’s Fresh Tea and Juice.
With the event fast approaching, we urge you to buy tickets before the day of the festival to redeem a discount! Here is the link for the ticketing page: https://caal-ma.org/lny2025/buy-tickets/
We offer half price to all Lexington Public School faculty and staff (and their families), so don’t miss out on this amazing deal. Please join us on this magical experience as we celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Snake!

Lunar New Year Celebration
2025-01-26 17:00 | Lexington High School, 251 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA, 02121, United States
CALex (Chinese Americans of Lexington) 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration
Come join us at Lexington High School for a fantastic celebration of the Lunar New Year on January 26, 2025, from 5:00 to 9:00 PM! We’re bringing the spirit of the Chinese New Year to Lexington with a lively event filled with cultural performances, delicious food, and exciting activities.
Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions of the Lunar New Year with a spectacular showcase of enchanting music and captivating dance performances. Featuring performers aged 5 to 80+, the program highlights timeless classic songs, mesmerizing folk dances, a stunning violin ensemble, and surprise acts sure to leave you in awe. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of culture and talent!
Indulge your taste buds in a wide array of mouthwatering Chinese cuisine, including traditional dumplings, noodles, and other delightful delicacies. You’ll have the chance to savor the flavors of authentic Chinese dishes that will leave you craving for more.
Bring your family and friends along to enjoy the festive atmosphere and take part in various activities such as lantern-making, calligraphy workshops, and traditional games. There will be something for everyone to enjoy, from young children to adults.

MLK Day: Women of the Movement
2025-01-20 10:00 - 12:30 | Grace Chapel, 59 Worthen Rd, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
The Lexington Human Rights Committee is proud to be hosting a program about the Women of the Movement for the 2025 MLK Day Program. We cordially invite you to be our special guest at this annual tradition celebrating Martin Luther King’s legacy and the iconic human rights movement that continues to draw inspiration for people around the world. Loretta Ross is our speaker this year – thank you to Hemali Shah – Chief Equity Officer and Town of Lexington for supporting this incredible opportunity. Loretta is a seasoned human rights activist – most notable for her work in women’s reproductive justice and her vision for building human rights coalitions.

Martin Luther King Day 2025: Women of the Movement
2025-01-20 10:00 - 12:30 | Grace Chapel, 59 Worthen Rd, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
Join Us for a Special Martin Luther King Day Celebration
Free and open to all!
Monday, January 20, 2025 at Grace Chapel, 10-12:30PM
Celebrate the courageous women of the Civil Rights Movement and their pivotal role in advancing our civil liberties. On the 30th anniversary of Martin Luther King Day as a National Day of Service, and the 60th anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act, we honor the women whose contributions to justice and equality have often been overlooked.
RSVP is encouraged, not required (click this link)
✨ Event Highlights:

Keynote Speaker: Loretta J. Ross will be reflecting on the legacy of these trailblazing women. She is Associate Professor at Smith College, public intellectual, inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame this year, and is a 2022 recipient of the MacArthur Foundation Genius Award.

Exhibit: Walk through and discover key figures of the movement

Activator Fair: Learn and sign up to take meaningful action in our local community

This event is sponsored by the Lexington Human Rights Committee, Town of Lexington-Chief Equity Officer and in collaboration with the MLK Day of Service programming. Don’t forget the MLK Day Concert by ABCL on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
Join us on January 20, 2025 as we come together to celebrate, remember, and take steps toward building a more just world.

MLK Day of Service
2025-01-20 09:30 | Grace Chapel / Lexington Police Department
The Town of Lexington will hold its 32nd commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with its 11th Annual MLK Day of Service by shepherding our community to take part in assisting those in need. Our objective is to engage and mobilize people of all ages to participate in events and activities to serve others.
To sign up and volunteer, visit lexingtonmlk.org. Got questions? Email us at mailto:lexingtoncommunity@gmail.com.
Grace Chapel | 59 Worthen Rd
Lexington Police Department | 1576 Mass Ave.
Lexington, MA 02420

Lex Lux Illumination at the Ellen Stone Building
2025-01-19 16:30 | Ellen Stone Building, 735 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Join the Lexington Lyceum Advocates and the Lexington Youth STEAM team for an animated *outdoor* light show projected on the Stone Building. Learn about national civil rights heroes and Lexington’s own abolitionists at a building where Lexington residents fought for justice. And while you watch, enjoy hot drinks and a campfire!
Sponsored by the Lexington Lyceum Advocates, Lexington Youth STEAM Team, Munroe Center for the Arts, Lexington Human Rights Committee, and the MLK Day of Service Committee.

Lexington Pops Chorus presents "In Her Words, Songs of Courage, Unity and Freedom"
2025-01-19 15:00, 2025-01-17 19:30 | Hancock Church, 1912 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
In celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord, The Lexington Pops Chorus presents “In Her Words: Songs of Courage, Unity, and Freedom”.
This concert, featuring eminent women composers, is highlighted by the chorus’s 2013 commission by Gwyenth Walker, “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere”.
Also featured are;
“Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” by J. Rosamund Johnson/arr. Heather Sorenson
“Goin’ To Boston”, arr. Alice Parker
“Until All of Us Are Free” by Mark Burrows/ words by Emma Lazarus
“I Dream a World” by Rosephanye Powell/words by Langston Hughes
“A Psalm of Praise” by Mabel Daniels
“Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor” by Irving Berlin/words by Emma Lazarus
and much more!
Join us Friday, January 17th, 7:30 pm and Sunday, January 19th, 3:00 pm at Hancock Church, 1912 Mass. Ave. in Lexington. Concert tickets are $20 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Advance tickets may be purchased from members or online at www.LexPops.org (online service charge applies). EBT and WIC card holders may obtain free tickets by emailing Treasurer@LexPops.org. Please check our website, www.LexPops.org, for any questions or leave a message with Roseann at (781) 365-0576.
Lexington Pops Chorus is in its 43rd season and enjoys the enthusiasm of singers from over 20 towns. Maxwell Evrard is the chorus’s dynamic new conductor. David Owens, accompanist, is in his 20th season with the chorus. Lexington Pops Chorus is a member of The Greater Boston Choral Consortium.

3rd Annual MLK Day Concert: Voting with Purpose and Without Fear
2025-01-19 14:00 | Follen Church, 755 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
The Lexington Human Rights Committee is proud to be hosting a program about the Women of the Movement for the 2025 MLK Day Program. We cordially invite you to be our special guest at this annual tradition celebrating Martin Luther King’s legacy and the iconic human rights movement that continues to draw inspiration for people around the world. Loretta Ross is our speaker this year – thank you to Hemali Shah – Chief Equity Officer and Town of Lexington for supporting this incredible opportunity. Loretta is a seasoned human rights activist – most notable for her work in women’s reproductive justice and her vision for building human rights coalitions.
Proceeds benefit the ABCL Scholarship Fund
Sponsored by the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington
Tickets: $25 General Admission
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2025 Lunar Chinese New Year Gala: An Enchanting Evening of East-West Cultural Tapestry
2025-01-18 19:00 | Lexington High School, 251 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA, 02121, United States
2025 Lunar Chinese New Year Gala: An Enchanting Evening of East-West Cultural Tapestry
Join us at the 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration Gala in Lexington. The event is hosted by Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL) in partnership with Lexington Symphony and Lex250. We have prepared an unforgettable evening of music, dances, and other cultural performances. After more than four decades establishing the Gala as a town-wide tradition, this year marks the first time the Gala’s theme is dedicated to bridging the East and West—embracing a shared hope for a bright and prosperous future.
Looking forward to 2025, this year brings with it the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington, the first battle of the Revolutionary War. In celebrating this milestone, Lexington will not only honor its past legacy but also celebrate the continuing revolutionary ideals of unity and inclusivity. In a nation built by immigrants, these ideals remain essential as we work toward a more perfect union.
As we are preparing to ring in the Year of the Snake, we invite you to join us for this spectacular event. Whether you are a long-time resident of Lexington or a visitor from afar, the gala promises to be a night of wonder and inspiration.
The event is supported in part by Community Endowment of Lexington, the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Dana Hone Foundation. This town wide event is in partnership with Lexington Symphony and Lex250.
To purchase tickets, watch preview videos and for the latest updates, visit the website of 2025 Lunar New Year Celebrations: https://caal-ma.org/lny2025/buy-tickets/

Curator's Tour of Lexington Celebrates! Parades, Pageants, & Pandemonium
2025-01-15 18:00 | Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford Street, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
The 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War is right around the corner. How will we celebrate it? Whose stories will get told, and how patriotic will we feel in troubled times? These questions have plagued every commemoration since 1875. From massive parades to frozen dinners and political protesters, April 19th commemorations have been elaborate, joyous, and often completely chaotic. Join Lexington Historical Society curators for a special tour of our current exhibit, Lexington Celebrates! Parades, Pageants, & Pandemonium, to get an inside look at the anniversaries of ages past. Limit to 12 guests.
Get tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/curators-tour-of-lexington-celebrates-parades-pageants-pandemonium-tickets-1060039489649?aff=oddtdtcreator

Lex Lux - Illuminating Lexington!
2025-01-11 16:30 - 18:30 | Depot Square
Neighbors and visitors are invited to make their way to Depot Square with a lantern or flashlight to gather with others and enjoy a night of festive light-making activities and entertainment.
There will be a community light sculpture project, LED spirograph portraits, an interactive light display, campfire and hot chocolate, animated projection mapping onto the Depot building, and a group drone photo to capture it all!
Saturday night kicks off two weeks of illuminations along our Cultural District from East Lexington through to Worthen Rd.
Join us to bring light during the deep, dark time of winter & to celebrate our best and brightest 250th anniversary spirit!

The week beginning Jan. 6 is filled with lantern-making workshops M – F, 7pm @ Munroe Center for the Arts. These are free, but registration is requested (munroecenter.org/lexlux).

The following two weeks will continue with displays along Mass. Ave. leading up to the Chinese Lunar New Year.

munroecenter.org/lexlux

Book Chat on King Hancock with author Brooke Barbier
2025-01-07 19:00 | Munroe Tavern, 1332 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
Much more than a signature, John Hancock is an often forgotten but indispensable force in the story of the American Revolution. A man of immense privilege, he nevertheless found connections across all levels of society and political affiliations. Working behind the scenes, he bridged divides as a moderate force in a tumultuous revolution in which many Americans felt left behind by more radical politicians. Join us to discuss Brooke Barbier’s new biography of Lexington’s most beloved Patriot and his political prowess, featuring an author Q&A followed by a group discussion!
$10 members $15 nonmembers
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-chat-on-king-hancock-with-author-brooke-barbier-tickets-1048988832837?aff=oddtdtcreator

Annual Reenactment of the Lexington Tea Party
2024-12-14 12:00 - 15:00 | Buckman Tavern, 1 Bedford Street, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
On December 13, 1773, three days before the Boston Tea Party, the Lexington Town Meeting concluded a multi-day debate with a resolution to stop purchasing or drinking imported British tea. The crowd spilled out onto the common behind the meeting house and made a bonfire, throwing the entire town’s supply of tea into it.
Each year, we reenact this occasion with a day of tea history! Join us for fun, interactive activities to learn more about why tea was so important to the Revolution. Meet with the Lexington residents of 1773 to hear their side of the story, find out where tea comes from, and end the day by gathering around the fire and burning the tea!
12:00 – 3:00 PM: Drop-in activities upstairs at Buckman Tavern
12:30 PM: The Lexington Minute Men practice military drill to ready themselves for the coming conflict
1:00 PM: The 18th century townspeople of Lexington (led by local Boy Scouts) begin to build a fire to destroy the detested tea
1:30 PM: William Diamond Jr. Fife and Drum Corps rallies the crowd with patriotic music
1:45 PM: THE BURNING OF THE TEA
2:00 PM: Program conclusion with music from William Diamond Jr. Fife and Drum Corps and a musket salute from the Lexington Minute Men
This event is presented in partnership with the Lexington Minute Men, the Chinese-American Association of Lexington, Boy Scout Troop 160, and Mark T. Wendell Tea Company.
