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Friday, November 28 4-8 PM. Join the Lexington Historical Society for a family oriented program including Colonial music, songs, crafts and games for children, food and fun. Our Museum Shop will be open for holiday shopping. Adults $8, children $5. Reserve by calling 781-862-1703 or buy tickets at Buckman Tavern day of event starting at 10 AM.
For information on these and related events, please see the Society's Upcoming Events page.
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The Day the Revolution Began is a film being developed by the Lexington Historical Society. It will be exhibited at the newly restored Hancock-Clarke House once it reopens. Check out a brief trailer for the film, which is being produced by Rick Beyer. |
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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.
