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18th Century Music at Buckman Tavern

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford Street, Lexington

Drop in to meet Historical Society guide and musician Darlene Wigton as she demonstrates 18th century guitar music. You can even learn a song and join in! Included with museum […]

Acton 250: “Spies and Military Intelligence” with John Bell

Acton Town Hall 472 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

Noted author and historian J. L. Bell will discuss the key role of military intelligence and spies before the momentous battle at Concord and how the Colonials also effectively disseminated […]

Free

Curators Tour – Liberation Textiles: Our Social Fabric

Concord Art Association 37 Lexington Road, Concord, MA, United States

Join us on Thursday April 3rd for a Curators Tour with Elizabeth Thach and Camilø Álvårez, who will share their insights about the exhibition, Liberation Textiles: Our Social Fabric, on […]

Free

For the Defence and Safety of the Province: Massachusetts Prepares for War

Westford Historical Society & Museum 2 Boston Road, Westford, MA, United States

Alex Cain will discuss the colony's response to the British threat and examine the Massachusetts militia and minuteman system before Lexington and Concord. https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/REV-STORIES_logo-mark_square.png This event explores our region's revolutionary […]

$5

Acton 250: South Acton Tour with Amy Cole

Faulkner Homestead 5 High Street, Acton, MA, United States

Join tour guide Amy Cole to visit the Iron Work Farm sites and walk South Acton’s historic Mill Corner. You will learn about Acton’s earliest colonial settlement. Important Details: Registration is […]

Free
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A Fight for Freedom: Patriots of Color Walking Tour

North Bridge Lower Lot 280 Monument St, Concord, MA, United States

Saturdays, 1:30pm Tours March 22, 2025 – June 30, 2025 Between twenty and forty colonists who fought along the Battle Road on April 19, 1775, were of African descent or […]

Free

Becoming an Historical Reenactor Workshop I

Church of Our Redeemer 6 Meriam Street, Lexington, MA, United States

Learn from world-renown storytellers Rochel Coleman and Valerie Tutson how to mine the archives and weave primary sources into an engaging story that brings history to life. Learn how to […]

Free

Arlington 250 Kickoff Party at the Capitol Theatre

Capitol Theatre 204 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, United States

Kids Crafts • Colonial Music & Dancing Arlington 250 Exhibits & Event Information Battle of Menotomy Lecture Selfie Station with William Dawes Free Ice Cream Sundae Bar • Theater Snacks, […]

Free