About
Founded in 1886, Lexington History Museums (formerly Lexington Historical Society) is an independent non-profit passionate about preserving Lexington's history and sharing it with the world. The mission of LHM is to be a premier interpreter of the events of April 1775, and the faithful steward of all of the town's history through time.
Who We Are
Lexington History Museums brings Lexington’s globally-significant history to life for locals and travelers alike. Visitors to Lexington History Museums experience three fascinating historic sites, Buckman Tavern, Munroe Tavern, and the Hancock-Clarke House, where significant events of the Revolutionary War unfolded, as well as the Lexington Depot, a renovated 19th century train station that holds all of Lexington’s history through time. After absorbing the sweeping new Ken Burns documentary covering the full arc of the Revolution, visitors can walk in the steps of John Hancock, Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, and George Washington to enhance their understanding of the American origin story.
We have extensive collections from throughout three hundred years of Lexington history, including documents, artwork, furniture, and textiles, which are available to researchers. These collections and their stories are displayed in engaging exhibits in rotation at our museums as well as at many venues throughout our community. We are continually collecting to ensure that the stories of the town’s growing and diverse population are preserved for centuries to come.
Visitors can also engage with history through special programs throughout the year, including lectures, music and theatrical performances, walking tours, socials at our historic taverns, a book club, and a children’s summer camp. Our programming allows visitors to interact with Lexington’s continued history and its connections to other local sites and historic events.
To facilitate Lexington History Museums’ role as a leading expert in all aspects of Lexington’s history and a premier interpreter of the town’s colonial and Revolutionary War narrative while engaging the diverse Lexington and global community.
Vision Statement
The mission of Lexington History Museums is to be a premier interpreter of the events of April 1775, and the faithful steward of all of the town's history through time.
Mission Statement
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Who We Are Not: Lexington History Museums is a private non-profit organization and sometimes confused with these Town of Lexington regulatory entities: the Historic Districts Commission, which regulates the exterior look of houses in the Town’s four historic districts, and the Historical Commission, which administers the Town’s demolition delay by-law in areas beyond the historic districts and oversees the Town’s cultural resources inventory.