As part of Lexington’s 250th anniversary celebration, the Lex250 Commission launched the Witness to 1775 Houses project to identify and honor these structures and the town’s unique heritage. Join us for the inaugural walking tours of these “celebrities in our midst.”

Participants will:

• Learn about these special homes, their original names, estimated construction dates, and stories of the people who lived there. (These are private residences, no entry allowed.)
• Enjoy a 30-minute visit inside one of the Lexington Museum History Houses.

Four separate tours on will be hosted on Saturday, May 16 as follows:

• Tour 1: 9:00am – Features six Witness Houses and a visit to Hancock-Clarke House
• Tour 2: 11:00am – Features seven Witness Houses and a visit to Munroe Tavern
• Tour 3: 2:30pm – Features seven Witness Houses and a visit to Munroe Tavern
• Tour 4: 4:00pm – Features six Witness Houses and a visit to the Hancock-Clarke House

Walking Tour Details:

• All tours are Free of Charge.
• All tours are 2.5 hours long.
• Each tour includes a 30-minute visit to a Lexington History Museum.
• Tours begin and end at the Lexington Visitor’s Center, 1875 Massachusetts Avenue.
• Tours will start promptly at the appointed time. Arrive early!
• Tours will be held rain or shine.
• Space is Limited. Attendance is first-come, first-served.
• For more information, see lex250.org/events and tourlexington.us, and lexingtonhistory.org

DATE: Saturday, May 16

TIME: Tours start promptly at 9 AM, 11 AM, 2:30 PM & 4 PM

LOCATION: Tours begin and end at the Lexington Visitor’s Center, 1875 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420

ACCESS: Tours are not well-suited for individuals with mobility limitations.

This program is offered by the Town of Lexington Visitors Center, Lex250 Commission and Lexington History Museums as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature, Culture & History, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places, objects, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!