Public historian Margaret Micholet and curator Stacey Fraser present Venus Roe, an enslaved servant at Captain James Reed’s home (now Burlington), where John Hancock and…
Our next Arch Lighting will be Sunday March 15, 7:00PM at 1625 Massachusetts Ave. We are getting close to our goal–help us reach the top…
Professor Zine Magubane explores Caesar Ferrit and his son John, Afro-Indigenous soldiers from Natick, who were among the first known Indigenous people to fire on…
Join us for Love Now on Sunday, March 22, 2026, from 3:00–5:00 PM — an inspiring afternoon of live music, dance, and spoken word that…
Professor Zine Magubane and curator Stacey Fraser share the journey of Silas Burdoo, a freeborn Lexington resident who became one of the wealthiest Black veterans…
Professor Zine Magubane and historical reenactor Emmett Bell-Sykes tell the story of Eli Burdoo, a third-generation freeborn Lexington resident who became an indentured orphan and…
The Lexington Lantern Festival isn’t just fun — it’s a reflection of our shared history and traditions. Lanterns symbolize hope, guidance, and community, from their…
Revolutionary War reenactor Charles Price shares the remarkable story of Prince Estabrook, a combatant at the Battle of Lexington. Learn how he served three years…
🐴 Celebrate the Year of the Horse with vibrant cultural performances, music, dance, and storytelling — a beautiful evening honoring tradition and community in Lexington.
Explore the often-overlooked role that Black people played in the Battle of Lexington & the Revolutionary War, including enslaved soldiers.
