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…
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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.
Public historian Margaret Micholet and master weaver Michelle Parish explore the often-overlooked role of Black men and women like Cate and Prince Chester in the…
Join us for the Shadaj Music Festival — an all‑day celebration of Indian classical music on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Lexington High School. 🪕✨
Named after William Dawes — often overshadowed in popular memory by Paul Revere — Billie symbolizes the lesser-known but equally essential rides that alerted Lexington…
Lexington Lantern Festival returns on Sunday, March 1, 2026, bringing the community together for an afternoon and evening of light, creativity, and connection. The free,…
