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SUMMARY:"Drew up in Battalion and were Exercised" - Middlesex County Prepares for War
DESCRIPTION:Commemorate the 250th anniversary of Massachusetts Militia and Minute forces preparing for war by hosting a Battalion-Level Winter Drill. \nThis will include several militia units\, and the Ladies Association of Revolutionary America (LARA)\, for public demonstrations of 18th Living History. \nThe 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. \nThe schedule will be as follows: \n1 PM: Battalion Formation and Sermon by the Reverend Jonas Clarke\n1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Company level drills\n2:30 PM to 3:15 PM: Battalion-level drill\n3:30 – 4:15 PM: Inspections of arms and equipment as ordered by the Massachusetts Provincial Congress
URL:https://lex250.org/event/drew-up-in-battalion-and-were-exercised-middlesex-county-prepares-for-war/
LOCATION:Lexington Battle Green\, Lexington Battle Green\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History,Outside
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SUMMARY:LHS and CCHS "Sound Revolutions" Concert
DESCRIPTION: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.” \nThere is no ticket fee\, but seats must be reserved here: https://www.ticketstage.com/T/CCHS \n 
URL:https://lex250.org/event/lhs-and-cchs-sound-revolutions-concert/
LOCATION:Concord Carlisle High School\, 500 Walden St\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Children,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T200000
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SUMMARY:Spirit of the Revolution Farm to Vine Dinner: Featuring Boston Harbor Distillery
DESCRIPTION: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). \nBook a ticket.
URL:https://lex250.org/event/spirit-of-the-revolution-farm-to-vine-dinner-featuring-boston-harbor-distillery/
LOCATION:The Inn at Hastings Park\, 2027 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T183000
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SUMMARY:Wilson Farm Gala Celebrating Lex250
DESCRIPTION: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. \n– Live music\n– Fife and drum\n– Bar\n– Dancing\n– Auction \nTickets can be purchased https://business.lexingtonchamber.org/events/details/lex250-gala-14869
URL:https://lex250.org/event/lex250-gala/
LOCATION:Wilson Farm\, 10 Pleasant Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Dance,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T180000
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CREATED:20240513T202420Z
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SUMMARY:Dance Around the World
DESCRIPTION:Dance Around the World (DAW) is an event to celebrate the cultural diversity through an evening of International Folk\, Classical and Pop dance.
URL:https://lex250.org/event/dance-around-the-world/
LOCATION:Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 44106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Dance,Family Friendly
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T190000
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CREATED:20250121T202205Z
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SUMMARY:Alarmed in Lexington
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \n$20 members\, $25 nonmembers \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alarmed-in-lexington-tickets-1145961815639?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://lex250.org/event/alarmed-in-lexington/
LOCATION:Hancock-Clarke House\, 36 Hancock Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History
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SUMMARY:Celebrating the American Spirit
DESCRIPTION: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. \nProgram: \nThe Short-Tempered Clavier (S. 3.14159\, easy as) by P.D.Q. Bach\nSonata for Violin and Piano by Aaron Copland\nAndante con Espressione by Florence Price\nSouvenirs d’Amérique\, Op.17\, by Henri Vieuxtemps \nIn celebration with Concord250. Tickets: concordchambermusic.org
URL:https://lex250.org/event/celebrating-the-american-spirit/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T193000
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SUMMARY:"Witness to 1775" Homeowner Gathering
DESCRIPTION:“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.
URL:https://lex250.org/event/witness-to-1775-homeowner-gathering/
LOCATION:Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 44106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food,Free,Living History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T193000
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SUMMARY:The Cost Of Freedom Concert by Lexington Symphony
DESCRIPTION:Still | In Memorium\nLidström | World Premiere\nMats Lidström\, cello\nBeethoven | Symphony No. 3 “Eroica” \nAll ages. \nComposed 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.
URL:https://lex250.org/event/the-cost-of-freedom-concert-by-lexington-symphony/
LOCATION:Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 44106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250318T190000
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CREATED:20250121T202328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T233026Z
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SUMMARY:Book Chat on Poor Richard's Women by Nancy Rubin Stuart
DESCRIPTION: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. \n$10 members\, $15 nonmembers \nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-chat-on-poor-richards-women-by-nancy-rubin-stuart-tickets-1060405514439?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://lex250.org/event/book-chat-on-poor-richards-women-by-nancy-rubin-stuart/
LOCATION:Munroe Tavern\, 1332 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T180000
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SUMMARY:Rum Revolution Craft Cocktail Class at The Inn at Hastings Park
DESCRIPTION:The Inn at Hastings Park\, Boston area’s only Relais & Châteaux property located in historic Lexington\, MA is in the revolutionary spirit! To celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution\, rum will be the focus of this craft cocktail class. During the colonial era\, Boston was in the business of molasses distillation and rum became plentiful. It was the preferred alcoholic drink of American colonists and\, on average\, colonists consumed 3.7 gallons annually per head by the time of the American Revolution! Today\, rum is again a top contender in popularity. The Inn at Hastings Park’s mixology instructor\, Dipendra Karki\, leads this hour-and-a-half\, expertly guided craft cocktail class. Guests enjoy delicious bar snacks while learning the basics of building the perfect rum cocktails along with takeaway tools to practice the craft at home. What’s included: introduction to various bar tools\, learning measurements and pour counts\, building rum cocktails\, creating creative garnishes\, and introduction to infusions. \nMust be 21+ to participate.\n6 pm – 7:30 pm\n$125/person. \nBuy tickets: https://www.innathastingspark.com/experience/featured-experiences-and-events/#!/e/craft-cocktail-class-f1911f3f/
URL:https://lex250.org/event/rum-revolution-craft-cocktail-class-at-the-inn-at-hastings-park/
LOCATION:The Inn at Hastings Park\, 2027 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Fair 2025 - Reflecting on our Roots\, Growing a Resilient Future
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the LexCAN and the Town of Lexington’s Sustainability Fair 2025!! \nThis fair will be held at Lexington High School Commons 1 and 2\, Worthen Road Entrance. The fair will highlight topics from clean energy options and applications\, electric vehicles\, composting and more! You will hear speakers\, be educated on sustainability practices from composting to heat pumps\, and support local organizations. Local vendors will showcase solar panels to heat pumps\, and you will get a chance to connect with town committees. There will be food and coffee for sale\, family friendly activities\, and an EV car showcase where you can test drive EVs on Lexington roads. \nDon’t miss out on this special community event! \nLearn more: lexcan.org
URL:https://lex250.org/event/sustainability-fair-2025-reflecting-on-our-roots-growing-a-resilient-future/
LOCATION:Lexington High School\, 251 Waltham Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T200000
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SUMMARY:Coming to America: with Jonathan McPhee
DESCRIPTION:The history of immigration to the United States has been complex and\, at times\, brutal. Our country has welcomed immigrants and\, at other times\, excluded certain people as the new American culture has developed. Today\, we often describe the United States as a melting pot\, but that has been contentious. The United States is a unique experiment. What is different about our country as opposed to others with a multicultural population? With the international common language of music as a guide to our history\, what can we discover about ourselves? \nLexington Symphony’s Music Director Jonathan McPhee has conducted orchestras all over the world from South America to Europe\, and China. What he brings to Lexington with the Lexington Symphony is great music that––during this period of reflection on the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution––illustrates the cultural richness immigrants have infused into our communities and society. \nAttendance is on a first-come basis. Learn more: https://carylectureseries.org/
URL:https://lex250.org/event/coming-to-america-with-jonathan-mcphee/
LOCATION:Isaac Harris Cary Memorial Building\, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:Coming to America: A Musical Journey
DESCRIPTION:Cary Lecture\nJonathan McPhee\, director of the Lexington Symphony\, will give a talk entitled “Coming to America: A Musical Journey”. It will include musical examples and interludes with the help of members of the orchestra. As he says in the introduction on our flyer\, he plans to introduce “great music during this period of reflection on the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution [that] illustrates the cultural richness immigrants have infused into our communities and society”. \nThe people of Lexington have always been the intended audience for our four free annual lectures\, and we’ve found that the Internet has brought us many visitors from neighboring towns. This is the second of two Cary Lectures in honor of the anniversary of the Battle of Lexington. The first was Professor Philip Deloria on October 5\, 2024 (“The Five Things Indians Say”)\, and the third will be the Honorable Stephen Breyer\, retired Justice of the Supreme Court\, on May 3\, 2025\, for which there will be a separate entry on this site.
URL:https://lex250.org/event/coming-to-america-musical-journey/
LOCATION:Cary Hall\, 1605 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 44106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T160000
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SUMMARY:Contradictions of Freedom - Quilt Exhibit - Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Opening Reception is Sun March 30th\, 2-4pm \nQuilt Exhibit – From March 29-April 27 \nSisters in Stitches Joined by the Cloth are a guild of textile artists\, dedicated to preserving the art\, history and culture of African American quilt-making. Contradictions of Freedom is an exhibition of their work\, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. \nSisters in Stitches Joined by the Cloth celebrate culture\, color\, design\, and tradition which was formally established in 1997. The Guild meets every third Saturday of each month to sew\, share ideas and techniques\, and celebrate our love of quilting. Our first meeting took place at the Old Town Hall in Randolph\, Massachusetts before moving to the Quilters Compass in Quincy and then at the First Congregational Church in Randolph. \nThe Exhibit is free and open to the public. Learn More: https://www.lexart.org/exhibit-information/contradictions-of-freedom
URL:https://lex250.org/event/contradictions-of-freedom-quilt-exhibit/
LOCATION:Lexington Arts and Crafts Society\, 130 Waltham St\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Free
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