Tavern Night at Buckman Tavern
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!…
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Lighting the Way: An Apprentice Historian Program for Grades 3-5
Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford Street, Lexington, MA, United StatesIn the past, labor and daily routines were planned around when the sun rose and set. So how did people see at night before electric…
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Science and Medicine: An Apprentice Historian Program for Grades 6-7
Munroe Tavern 1332 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, United StatesPeople of the past used science just like we do every day, even on an 18th century farm! Learn how simple chores like writing a…
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Reenactment of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride
FeaturedHancock-Clarke House 36 Hancock Street, Lexington, MA, United StatesLexington was preparing for battle long before British soldiers arrived on April 19th, 1775. The day before, Paul Revere and William Dawes, fellow Sons of…
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Revolutionary Scavenger Hunt 2025
The Depot 13 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, United StatesWhere is the Parker boulder? Is there a weathervane on the Belfry? What happened at the Harrington House? No matter how long you've lived in…
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Patriots’ Day Living History at Buckman Tavern
Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford Street, Lexington, MA, United StatesThe Battle of Lexington reverberated far beyond the small town common that started a war. Ordinary citizens were swept up in a new revolution, navigating…
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Childrens’ Reenactment of the Battle of Lexington
Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford Street, Lexington, MA, United StatesCalling all aspiring young Patriots and Redcoats! Lexington Historical Society, in partnership with the Lexington Minute Men and His Majesty’s 10th Regiment of Foot, welcome…
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Childrens’ Reenactment of the Battle of Lexington
Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford Street, Lexington, MA, United StatesCalling all aspiring young Patriots and Redcoats! Lexington Historical Society, in partnership with the Lexington Minute Men and His Majesty’s 10th Regiment of Foot, welcome…
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Paul Revere’s Ride Reenactment
Hancock-Clarke House 36 Hancock Street, Lexington, MA, United StatesLexington 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.
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Special Patriots’ Day Open Hours at Lexington History Museums
Our museums are open on a special schedule for April 18th! We will be open early to accommodate visitors in town for the big reenactment, and will be closing early to coincide with the afternoon parade. Please see exact hours below.
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Patriots’ Day Living History at Lexington History Museums
Experience unique perspectives of history this Patriots' Day! On Monday, April 20th, you can explore four unique sites from Lexington History Museums to learn more about this small farming town that ignited a war for independence.
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Naturalization Ceremony
Lexington Battle Green Lexington Battle Green, Lexington, MA, United StatesOn April 19th, 1775, Lexington’s town common made history as the site of the first shot of the Revolutionary War. From that war, a new country was born. 251 years later, we welcome a group of new Americans to this historic ground as they are formally naturalized as American citizens and become a part of our colorful national tapestry.
