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SUMMARY:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library Open House and Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an open house marking the end of the museum’s 50th anniversary celebration! Visit exhibitions that examine the museum’s collection over the past 50 years and Lexington’s role in the American Revolution\, see a replica of one of the cannon Henry Knox brought from Ticonderoga to Dorchester on loan from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts\, welcome ultra runner Patrick Atkinson as he arrives in Lexington at the conclusion of his 333-mile Revolutionary Run from Delaware to Massachusetts\, witness the burial of a time capsule for 2075\, and more. \n\n\n\nThe museum will be open from 9 AM to 4 PM and special events will begin at 10 AM. Help us celebrate the end of our 50th anniversary year\, and look ahead to the next 50 years! \n\n\n\nLearn more: https://www.srmml.org/event/open-house/
URL:https://lex250.org/event/scottish-rite-masonic-museum-library-open-house-and-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spinning Toward Revolution: Growing Flax & Processing Linen in New England\, 1765-1776
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, March 28\, Dr. Kimberly Alexander\, Director of Museum Studies and Senior Lecturer in the History Department of the University of New Hampshire\, will speak about women’s textile production and political protest in the 18th century. She will present her research and show tactile components of flax production from her work with the UNH Flax to Linen project. After Dr. Alexander’s talk\, learn more about the 1769 Lexington spinning protest in our exhibition\, “Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington.” This program is co-hosted by LexSeeHer for Women’s History Month. \n\n\n\nLearn more: https://www.srmml.org/event/spinning-toward-revolution-growing-flax-processing-linen-in-new-england-1765-1776/
URL:https://lex250.org/event/spinning-toward-revolution-growing-flax-processing-linen-in-new-england-1765-1776/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Engagement,Living History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T110000
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SUMMARY:Gallery tour of "Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington"
DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library is celebrating its 50th anniversary with special gallery talks\, engaging lectures\, and exhibitions drawn from our rich collections. Our gallery exhibition “Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington” examines how an entire community—women\, men\, black\, white\, young\, old\, enslaved\, and free—helped spark a revolution. Join museum staff this Saturday November 22 at 11 AM for a free gallery tour of this exhibition.
URL:https://lex250.org/event/gallery-tour-of-protest-promise-the-american-revolution-in-lexington-nov22/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Free,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T180000
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SUMMARY:“Dreadful were the Vestages of war:” Three Human Stories of April 19\, 1775
DESCRIPTION:Joel Bohy\, military historian and Antiques Roadshow presenter\, will give a lecture on Lexington’s Revolutionary War veterans at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library on November 20\, 2025\, followed by a signing of his 2025 book\, Bullet Strikes From the First Day of the American Revolution. \n\n\n\nThe lecture will take a closer look at three individuals involved in the beginning of the war: John Robbins of Lexington who was badly wounded on April 19\, James Hayward of Acton who was mortally wounded at Fiske Hill in Lexington\, and a British soldier who was wounded in Lexington on April 19 and went on to join the Lexington militia and the Continental Army. \n\n\n\nThis lecture is co-sponsored by Lexington History Museums and the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, as part of SRMML’s 50th anniversary programming. It will take place in person at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library and will be live streamed by local community access partner LexMedia. Livestream link will be posted prior to the event. \n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\nSchedule:6:00: Doors open for viewing of special exhibition Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington7:00: Lecture8:00 Book Signing
URL:https://lex250.org/event/dreadful-were-the-vestages-of-war-three-human-stories-of-april-19-1775/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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SUMMARY:'Within the Compass of Good Citizens:' Paul Revere’s Masonic Journey
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on October 16\, 2025\, at 6 PM\, for ” ‘Within the compass of good citizens:’ Paul Revere’s Masonic Journey” with Steven C. Bullock\, Professor of History at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. \n\n\n\nFrom the son of an immigrant to speaking beside the governor on Beacon Hill\, Paul Revere traveled far in his extraordinary life. His membership in the Freemasons played an important role in that journey. This talk will consider how the fraternal order fit into Revere’s life—and into the development of Boston and the new nation. \n\n\n\nThis lecture\, part of our 50th anniversary programming\, is produced in partnership with the Paul Revere House. It will take place in person at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library and will be live streamed by local community access partner LexMedia. More info: https://bit.ly/3VUwz4K
URL:https://lex250.org/event/within-the-compass-of-good-citizens-paul-reveres-masonic-journey/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T110000
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SUMMARY:Gallery Tour of "Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington"
DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library is celebrating its 50th anniversary with special gallery talks\, engaging lectures\, and exhibitions drawn from our rich collections. Our gallery exhibition “Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington” examines how an entire community—women\, men\, black\, white\, young\, old\, enslaved\, and free—helped spark a revolution. Join museum staff this Saturday September 27 for a free gallery tour of this exhibition! \n\n\n\nLearn more: www.srmml.org
URL:https://lex250.org/event/gallery-tour-of-protest-promise-the-american-revolution-in-lexington-3/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T110000
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SUMMARY:Gallery Tour of "Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington"
DESCRIPTION:After years of tension between Great Britain and its North American colonies\, a skirmish on the town green in Lexington\, Massachusetts broke long-held bonds and ignited the American Revolutionary War. In an unprecedented moment in 1775\, ordinary people in Lexington made extraordinary choices. An entire community—women\, men\, black\, white\, young\, old\, enslaved\, and free—helped spark a revolution. \n\n\n\nToday\, 250 years later\, Americans continue to remember April 19\, 1775 as a moment when everyday people shaped history. To mark this important anniversary\, the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library presents “Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington.” The exhibition explores the events of April 19\, 1775\, with images\, objects\, and an in-depth look at this watershed event and how it has been remembered. Join museum staff for a free guided tour of the exhibition on June 28 at 11 AM! \n\n\n\nLearn more: https://www.srmml.org/exhibitions/protest-promise-the-american-revolution-in-lexington/
URL:https://lex250.org/event/gallery-tour-of-protest-promise-the-american-revolution-in-lexington/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T140000
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SUMMARY:50th Anniversary Celebration and Rededication
DESCRIPTION:The Museum of Our National Heritage opened on April 20\, 1975. The museum\, now known as the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, was a Bicentennial gift to the nation from the Scottish Rite Freemasons of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction. Join us on Sunday\, April 13\, 2025\, to kick off the museum’s 50th anniversary celebration! \nThis special event will feature a rededication of the museum as well as the opportunity to see the museum’s two new gallery exhibitions: “Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington” and “Looking Back\, Moving Forward: 50 Years of Collecting.” This event launches a year of celebratory anniversary programming\, including gallery talks\, engaging lectures\, and new exhibitions. \nCome celebrate with us as we begin our next half century!
URL:https://lex250.org/event/50th-anniversary-celebration-and-rededication/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T090000
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SUMMARY:Lexington Alarm Letter on View
DESCRIPTION:Couriers delivered the news of the conflict at Lexington soon after the event. One of the letters that helped spread the news will be displayed at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library in April. Joseph Palmer\, a member of the Massachusetts Committee of Safety\, sent the first urgent missive by messenger Israel or Isaac Bissell in the late morning of April 19\, 1775. Bissell rode to Connecticut and perhaps further. Recipients duplicated Palmer’s letter several times to carry the news far and wide. An online exhibition about the Alarm Letter can be viewed at https://bit.ly/3LNwFri. \nThe museum’s copy of the Lexington Alarm Letter will be displayed alongside a broadside from John Hancock\, issued on April 15\, 1775. The documents will be on view from April 7 – April 26\, 2025. \nThe museum is open 9 AM to 4 PM Monday through Friday\, plus Saturday\, April 19 and 26\, 2025. \nMuseum website: https://www.srmml.org/
URL:https://lex250.org/event/lexington-alarm-letter-on-view/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Lecture,Living History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T150000
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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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