The Lexington Historical Society in Lexington, Massachusetts preserves and celebrates Lexington's history, with a special emphasis on the town's important role in the beginning of the American Revolution. The Society presents entertaining and educational programs for adults, children and families all year-round in the Lexington Depot. The Depot building is available for rental by Lexington community groups, residents and businesses.

The Society manages three nationally historic house museums: the Hancock-Clarke House, Paul Revere's Lexington destination; Buckman Tavern, the gathering place of the Lexington militia on April 19, 1775; and Munroe Tavern, temporary British field headquarters during the retreat from Concord to Boston. Guided tours of these houses are available April through October, with tours by appointment during the off-season. An important part of our mission is our educational programs that focus on Colonial life and the American Revolution for elementary, middle and high school students.

The Society's Museum Shop at Buckman Tavern stocks a full range of books for all ages, and many beautiful handcrafted items and reproductions from our collections. Some of these items are available on-line.

Many questions about Lexington history can be answered through research in the Society's Archives, a rich repository of documents, maps, photographs and books. Our website will guide you through the research process and contains answers to frequently asked questions.

Smart Destinations (Go Boston Card) has recently become an affiliate of the Lexington Historical Society. The Society receives financial support from Smart Destinations when you access their website through the link below.

The Society's offices are at the Lexington Depot, 13 Depot Square in the heart of downtown Lexington, Massachusetts. Please Contact Us with your questions.

Buckman Tavern, Hancock-Clarke House and Munroe Tavern
Open Daily
Visiting Historic Lexington



Old Fashioned 4th of July
Saturday, July 4th at 7:00 PM
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The Lexington Historical Society is funded in part by Massachusetts Cultural Council a state agency, the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati, and by one thousand members in Lexington and around the country. The Society receives program-specific grants from Town of Lexington Community Preservation Funds, Mass Humanities, the Lexington Education Foundation, the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, the Greater Merrimack Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Lexington Council for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Humanities.