BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Freedom's Way National Heritage Area - ECPv6.18.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Freedom's Way National Heritage Area X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://freedomsway.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Freedom's Way National Heritage Area REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260704T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260704T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T191543Z CREATED:20260403T191543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T191543Z UID:36085-1783191600-1783198800@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Lexington\, MA DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Independence Day on Saturday\, July 4 at 7:00 PM with Lexington History Museums at the Lexington Depot (13 Depot Square). This special event offers a moment of reflection and renewal on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in a community central to the Revolutionary story. The program will conclude with a performance by the Lexington Historical Society Colonial Singers and an ice cream social. \nDeclaring Independence: Then & Now brings to life the Declaration of Independence as a forum for civic dialogue and engagement through a forty-minute performance and ensuing moderated community conversation. The script\, written by public historian Mary B. Fuhrer\, utilizes primary source material researched by citizen historians to reveal how individuals within Massachusetts towns debated and responded to the question of independence in the spring and summer of 1776\, followed by an annotated reading of the Declaration itself. \nIn commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, 15 community-hosted performances are scheduled across the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area during the spring and summer of 2026. Find a performance near you! \nDeclaring Independence: Then & Now is supported\, in part\, by the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/declaring-independence-lexington/ LOCATION:Lexington Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States CATEGORIES:Declaring Independence: Then & Now,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/DI-2026_Stacked-Logo-for-Events.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260531T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260531T120000 DTSTAMP:20260504T155452Z CREATED:20260504T155452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T155452Z UID:37290-1780225200-1780228800@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Sunday Stroll Walking Tour: Stories in Stone DESCRIPTION:Visit over three centuries of Lexington’s past on a walking tour of the historic Old Burying Ground. From skulls and crossbones\, to willow trees and urns\, this is the perfect place to see the history of how our ancestors grappled with the concept of death through beautiful artwork. Discover how mortuary art has changed over time here\, and meet some of Lexington’s most famous inhabitants along the way.\n\nLeaves from Buckman Tavern\, total walking distance about one mile.\n\nSpace is limited to 20 people. Online ticket sales end at 6 PM the evening before the tour.\n\n$10 members\, $15 nonmembers URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/sunday-stroll-walking-tour-stories-in-stone/ LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford Street\, Lexington\, 02420 CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Gravesheader-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260528T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260528T203000 DTSTAMP:20260504T155631Z CREATED:20260504T155631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T155631Z UID:37295-1779994800-1780000200@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Nym Cooke: Leading Lexingtonian DESCRIPTION:Lexington has heroes in every century\, as change-seekers have made their mark on the town. Through building community\, working for social change\, pioneering in their fields\, and pursuing creative passions\, Leading Lexingtonians keep Lexington on the map as a historic place. This lecture series highlights their accomplishments\, which are also displayed on a rotating basis in the Lexington Depot Museum.\n\nNym Cooke is a music historian\, choral conductor\, and former film and theater director. One of his first projects in the theatrical world broke barriers and made a lasting impact on the community. In the summer of 1967\, as a high school senior\, he produced and co-directed a film\, titled Doublecross. Collaborating with 57 other Lexington High School students\, Cooke helped to conceptualize\, fund\, produce\, film\, and edit this 38-minute silent mobster film. The only adult involvement was from musician Ernest Stires\, who composed the film’s musical score. Today\, participants still get together for Doublecross reunions\, exchanging fond memories of this formative experience. Cooke is passionate about bringing people together\, believing that projects like Doublecross create “little worlds” that exist apart from everything else. In those moments\, all that matters is the people working together towards a shared creative goal.\n\nJoin us in welcoming Nym Cooke and Doublecross alumni for a discussion and celebration of his career and the Doublecross project.\n\n$10 LHM members\, $15 nonmembers URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/nym-cooke-leading-lexingtonian/ LOCATION:Lexington Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/3-Nym-Cooke.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260517T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260517T120000 DTSTAMP:20260504T155009Z CREATED:20260504T155009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T155009Z UID:37285-1779015600-1779019200@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Sunday Stroll Walking Tour: Hancock Street Architecture DESCRIPTION:When the Battle of Lexington was fought in 1775\, Hancock Street was a country lane with just two houses. The next 150 years saw many houses built with various architectural styles. Come take a stroll and learn about the Georgian\, Federal\, Greek Revival\, Italianate\, and Gothic Revival homes that populate the street today.\n\nLeaves from Buckman Tavern rain or shine\, total walking distance about one mile. Online ticket sales close at 6:00 PM the night before the walk.\n\n$10 members\, $15 nonmembers URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/sunday-stroll-walking-tour-hancock-street-architecture/ LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford Street\, Lexington\, 02420 CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/house3-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260420T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260420T150000 DTSTAMP:20260331T212246Z CREATED:20260331T212246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T212246Z UID:35896-1776682800-1776697200@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Patriots' Day Living History at Buckman Tavern DESCRIPTION:The Battle of Lexington reverberated far beyond the small town common that started a war. Ordinary citizens were swept up in a new revolution\, navigating its politics and picking up the pieces left behind. Stop by Buckman Tavern to hear some of these perspectives. Chat with seasoned historical reenactors to dive deep into the history of the ordinary folk of 1775. \nFREE! \nIn the event of rain\, displays will move inside the tavern and be included with standard museum admission. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/patriots-day-living-history-at-buckman-tavern/ LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford Street\, Lexington\, 02420 CATEGORIES:Tours,Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/lexington-ma_buckman-tavern.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260420T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260420T160000 DTSTAMP:20260331T211637Z CREATED:20260331T211637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T211637Z UID:35891-1776679200-1776700800@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Revolutionary Scavenger Hunt DESCRIPTION:Where is the Parker boulder? Is there a weathervane on the Belfry? What happened at the Harrington House? No matter how long you’ve lived in Lexington\, there is still plenty for your kids to discover! Have them test their clue-solving and observation skills with a Revolutionary-themed scavenger hunt that takes them to sites around the Lexington Green. Fun and an official completion certificate for all ages! ​Start and end at the Depot Building in Lexington Center. \nChildren under 12 must be accompanied by an adult (the hunt is self guided) \nFree! \nPhoto courtesy of the Lexington Historical Society \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/revolutionary-scavenger-hunt-4/ LOCATION:Lexington Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lexington-Scavenger-hunt.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260417T210000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260417T220000 DTSTAMP:20260331T212107Z CREATED:20260331T212107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T212107Z UID:35894-1776459600-1776463200@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Paul Revere’s Ride Reenactment DESCRIPTION:Lexington was preparing for battle long before British soldiers arrived on April 19th\, 1775. Paul Revere and William Dawes\, fellow Sons of Liberty\, rode hard from Boston\, arriving in town just before midnight. Their destination: The home of Reverend Clarke. Their mission: To warn Patriot leaders John Hancock and Samuel Adams of the impending British raid. \nStart your Patriots’ Day early as they arrive and raise the alarm in Lexington! Join us for a live reenactment\, complete with real horses! \nPlease note that Hancock Street will be shut down ahead of this event and parking is not available on site. Parking at 57 Bedford Street is recommended. \nThis program is brought to you in partnership with the Lexington Minute Men. \nFREE and open to the public! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/paul-reveres-ride-reenactment-4/ LOCATION:Hancock-Clarke House\, 36 Hancock Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States CATEGORIES:Living History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/lexington-ma_hancock-clarke-house.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251013T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251013T160000 DTSTAMP:20251007T135140Z CREATED:20251007T135140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T135140Z UID:30967-1760349600-1760371200@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Indigenous Peoples Day Open House DESCRIPTION:Before Lexington was Lexington\, Indigenous communities have lived in this area for thousands of years. Today\, we celebrate them with a free open house at the Lexington Depot to learn more about Native American culture.\n\n9:00 – 10:00 AM\, join science educator Fran Ludwig for a guided walk of the Lexington Paint Mine\, a nature preserve and perfect showcase of the plants\, animals\, and minerals used by Native communities. Tour will meet at the Estabrook School parking lot.\n\n10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\, explore the Depot to view all of Lexington’s history\, from pre-European contact to today.\n\nFrom 1:00 – 4:00 PM\, join Mashpee Wampanoag Knowledge Keepers Darius and Toodie Coombs to learn about Native culture by making your own wampum necklace and corn husk doll.\n\nFREE!\n\nThis event created in collaboration with Native Americans in Lexington (NAIL) and supported in part by a generous donation from Anne W. Lee. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/indigenous-peoples-day-open-house/ LOCATION:Lexington Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Walks & Hikes,Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ipd-3.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251007T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251007T200000 DTSTAMP:20251007T174522Z CREATED:20251007T174522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T174522Z UID:30962-1759863600-1759867200@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Book Chat on The Men Who Lost America by Andrew Jackson O'Shaughnessy DESCRIPTION:Stereotypes about the British military during the American Revolution are countless\, and often contradictory. Did England possess the most professional fighting force in the world\, or did they bumble through New England\, clinging tightly to outdated tactics while shrewd farmers rewrote the rules around them? Historian Andrew O’Shaughnessy untangles this web by following several prominent British leaders\, including George III himself\, to reveal the real competence\, as well as the human folly\, of the Crown and its representatives. Join us for a lively discussion\, lead by British military reenactor and historian Paul O’Shaughnessy\, on The Men Who Lost America.\n\nReading Into History: Book Chats is a series of informal discussions of historical topics inspired by nonfiction history books\, and led by authors\, historians\, and local history enthusiasts. All are welcome; reading the book is not required\, but will enhance the experience!\n\n$10 members\, $15 nonmembers\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/book-chat-on-the-men-who-lost-america-by-andrew-jackson-oshaughnessy/ LOCATION:Lexington Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States CATEGORIES:Revolutionary Stories,Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/menwholost-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250918T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250918T140000 DTSTAMP:20250911T195316Z CREATED:20250911T195316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T195316Z UID:30497-1758200400-1758204000@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Swept Up In Revolution Curator's Tour DESCRIPTION:Lexington History Museums’ special exhibition Swept Up in Revolution at Buckman Tavern follows the lives of ordinary people thrust into extraordinary circumstances. How did a war for independence break out in a sleepy country town\, and what were the consequences for the survivors once the smoke cleared? Join Lexington History Museums’ curator Jesse Hilton for a special conversational tour where we will peer into the lives of Lexingtonians during the American Revolution. \nIncluded with museum admission URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/swept-up-in-revolution-curators-tour/ LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford Street\, Lexington\, 02420 CATEGORIES:Revolutionary Stories,Exhibits,Talks ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250916T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250916T110000 DTSTAMP:20250911T195150Z CREATED:20250911T195150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T195150Z UID:30481-1758016800-1758020400@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Depot Mural Ribbon Cutting and Artist Discussion DESCRIPTION:Local artist Kit Collins has been hard at work all summer beautifying the columns behind the Depot into a colorful mural of Lexington’s history past and present. \nJoin LHM and the town for a ribbon cutting and special discussion with the artist to discover the stories represented in the art! \nFree! URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/depot-mural-ribbon-cutting-and-artist-discussion/ LOCATION:Lexington Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States CATEGORIES:Open House ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250914T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250914T190000 DTSTAMP:20250911T194757Z CREATED:20250911T194757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T194757Z UID:30476-1757869200-1757876400@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Recounting the Revolution: History and Meaning of Leutze’s The News of Lexington DESCRIPTION:Best known for his iconic painting Washington Crossing the Delaware\, German-American artist Emanuel Leutze also painted other scenes of the American Revolution. One of these\, The News of Lexington (1852)\, portrays local townsfolk receiving word of the battle that launched the Revolution. Recently conserved with support from the Wyeth Foundation of American Art\, the painting is now on display at the Lexington Depot. Join art scholar Kate Criscitiello as she explores the history of this fascinating painting and reexamines its meaning within the political and social context of 19th-century America.\n\nThis talk will be followed by a reception to ask questions\, examine the painting more closely\, and enjoy light refreshments with the speaker.\n\nAbout Our Speaker:\n\nArt historian Kate Criscitiello most recently served as the Assistant Curator at the Lexington History Museums\, where she led the curation of the special exhibition Swept Up in Revolution. A passionate advocate for New England history\, Kate serves on the Board of Trustees at the House of the Seven Gables. She has also worked as a Graduate Scholar with the Center for Painted Wall Preservation\, contributing to the creation of a virtual museum of New England’s painted walls. Kate holds a master’s degree in art history and museum studies from Tufts University.\n\n$10 members\, $15 nonmembers URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/recounting-the-revolution-history-and-meaning-of-leutzes-the-news-of-lexington/ LOCATION:Lexington Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States CATEGORIES:Talks ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Leutze.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250704T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250704T201500 DTSTAMP:20250630T114030Z CREATED:20250630T114030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T114030Z UID:29008-1751655600-1751660100@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Declaring Independence: Then & Now DESCRIPTION:This dramatic presentation\, created by Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area\, aims to find out how our local towns read and reacted to the Declaration of Independence. \nAcross the colonies\, and particularly in Massachusetts\, towns debated what freedom meant to them\, and grappled with the grievances aired in the official Declaration. What did the words in the final document mean to them? Costumed reenactors will bring life to the words of the past\, with narration by former State Representative Jay Kaufman. \nRounding out our evening will be a performance by the Lexington Historical Society Colonial Singers. Some of our favorite tunes from the 18th century were highly political\, and many of them were also taken from popular English military music! URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/declaring-independence-then-now-4/ LOCATION:Lexington Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States CATEGORIES:Declaring Independence: Then & Now,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Decl-IndependenceLogoFINALOut-1024x532-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250627T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250627T200000 DTSTAMP:20250618T200317Z CREATED:20250618T200317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T200317Z UID:28782-1751050800-1751054400@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Pride Month Lecture: Longfellow Legacies DESCRIPTION:When most people—especially in Lexington—hear the name Henry Wadsworth Longfellow today\, they probably think of his 1860 poem\, “Paul Revere’s Ride.” But what about the man behind the famous verses? In his personal life\, Longfellow was surrounded by people we would today consider members of the LGBTQ+ community\, including friends\, siblings\, children\, and grandchildren. For this special Pride Month presentation\, public historian Meaghan Michel will explore LGBTQ+ history through three generations of the Longfellow family. Join us and learn how queer people in the 19th and early 20th centuries faced hardships\, found love and acceptance\, and made their mark on history.\n\nMeaghan Michel is an independent historian with a B.A. in Public History from Suffolk University\, and a decade of experience as a ranger at the National Parks of Boston\, including four years at Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic site. She is currently a guide with HubTown Tours and a volunteer at The History Project.\n\nThis event brought to you in partnership with LexPride!\n\n$10 Lexington History Museums members\, $15 nonmembers\n\nEventBrite registrants are automatically enrolled in the Lexington History Museums weekly newsletter. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/pride-month-lecture-longfellow-legacies/ LOCATION:Lexington Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States CATEGORIES:Talks ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250423T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250423T134500 DTSTAMP:20260331T212536Z CREATED:20250402T130434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T212536Z UID:27590-1745402400-1745415900@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Children’s Reenactment of the Battle of Lexington DESCRIPTION:Calling all aspiring young Patriots and Redcoats! Lexington History Museums\, in partnership with the Lexington Minute Men and His Majesty’s 10th Regiment of Foot\, welcome all willing participants for an interactive reenactment of the Battle of Lexington! Participants will be trained by members of the Lexington Minute Men or His Majesty’s 10th Regiment of Foot before getting the chance to march onto the historic Lexington Battle Green and reenact the first battle of the American Revolution. Guardians are encouraged to drop off their children for training and return to view the battle reenactment. After the battle\, participants will have a chance to interact with members of both the Lexington Minute Men and His Majesty’s 10th Regiment. \nChoose from 10:00 – 11:15 AM or 12:30 – 1:45 PM. \n$10 per child \nPhoto courtesy of the Lexington Historical Society\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/childrens-reenactment-of-the-battle-of-lexington-3/ LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford Street\, Lexington\, 02420 CATEGORIES:Living History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lexington-Childrens-Reenactment.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250421T120000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250421T150000 DTSTAMP:20250402T130101Z CREATED:20250402T130101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T130101Z UID:27587-1745236800-1745247600@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Meet the British Redcoats at Munroe Tavern DESCRIPTION:The British Regular Army was one of the most powerful military forces in the world in the 18th century. But in the course of one fateful day\, their luck changed. On April 19th\, 1775\, 750 soldiers set out on a grueling 40-mile march\, and walked straight into a revolution. In Lexington and Concord\, they fought with locals intent on thwarting their mission\, and fled back to Boston chased by thousands of American soldiers. Munroe Tavern became an important resting point on their journey. Stop by and meet members of His Majesty’s recreated 10th Regiment of Foot to see military drilling and learn more about the lives of our forgotten foes. \nFree! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/meet-the-british-redcoats-at-munroe-tavern/ LOCATION:Munroe Tavern\, 1332 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States CATEGORIES:Living History,Tours,Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/lexington-ma_munroe-tavern-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250421T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250421T150000 DTSTAMP:20250402T125914Z CREATED:20250402T125914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T125914Z UID:27585-1745233200-1745247600@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Black History at the Hancock-Clarke House DESCRIPTION:The Hancock-Clarke House holds a unique role as the only site of enslavement open to the public in Lexington. Inside the museum\, learn about Jack and Dinah\, two individuals enslaved by the Hancock family. Outside\, in partnership with the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington\, meet local researchers who are working to put Lexington’s 18th century Black history on the map. Learn more about this vibrant and interconnected community\, from the Burdoos who lived free in town in the 17th century\, to the Chessors who helped the Clarke family spin flax\, to the Barbodoeses\, who became abolitionists. \nFree! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/black-history-at-the-hancock-clarke-house/ LOCATION:Hancock-Clarke House\, 36 Hancock Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States CATEGORIES:Living History,Tours,Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/lexington-ma_hancock-clarke-house.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250421T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250421T160000 DTSTAMP:20250402T124609Z CREATED:20250402T124609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T124609Z UID:27578-1745229600-1745251200@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Revolutionary Scavenger Hunt DESCRIPTION:Where is the Parker boulder? Is there a weathervane on the Belfry? What happened at the Harrington House? No matter how long you’ve lived in Lexington\, there is still plenty for your kids to discover! Have them test their clue-solving and observation skills with a Revolutionary-themed scavenger hunt that takes them to sites around the Lexington Green. Fun and an official completion certificate for all ages! ​Start and end at the Depot Building in Lexington Center. \nChildren under 12 must be accompanied by an adult (the hunt is self guided) \nFree! \nPhoto courtesy of the Lexington Historical Society \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/revolutionary-scavenger-hunt-3/ LOCATION:Lexington Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States CATEGORIES:Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lexington-Scavenger-hunt.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250419T060000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250419T140000 DTSTAMP:20250401T195250Z CREATED:20250401T195250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T195250Z UID:27450-1745042400-1745071200@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Special Patriots' Day Hours DESCRIPTION:Our museums are open on a special schedule for April 19th! We will be open early to accommodate visitors in town for the big reenactment\, and will be closing early to coincide with the afternoon parade. Please see exact hours below. \nBuckman Tavern:\nWalk-through tours 6:00 – 8:00 AM\nRegular audio tours with special exhibition Swept Up In Revolution 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nHancock-Clarke House:\nOpen 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nMunroe Tavern:\nOpen 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nLexington Depot:\nOpen 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/special-patriots-day-hours/ LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford Street\, Lexington\, 02420 CATEGORIES:Tours,Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/lexington-ma_buckman-tavern.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250418T220000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250418T223000 DTSTAMP:20250303T154313Z CREATED:20250212T211553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T154313Z UID:26451-1745013600-1745015400@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Paul Revere’s Ride Reenactment DESCRIPTION:Lexington was preparing for battle long before British soldiers arrived on April 19th\, 1775. Paul Revere and William Dawes\, fellow Sons of Liberty\, rode hard from Boston\, arriving in town just before midnight. Their destination: The home of Reverend Clarke. Their mission: To warn Patriot leaders John Hancock and Samuel Adams of the impending British raid. \nStart your Patriots’ Day early as they arrive and raise the alarm in Lexington! Join us for a live reenactment\, complete with real horses! \nPlease note that Hancock Street will be shut down ahead of this event and parking is not available on site. Parking in Lexington Center or at the lot behind the Lexington Depot at 13 Depot Square is highly recommended. \nThis reenactment generously sponsored by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism. \nFREE and open to the public! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/paul-reveres-ride-reenactment-3/ LOCATION:Hancock-Clarke House\, 36 Hancock Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States CATEGORIES:Living History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/lexington-ma_hancock-clarke-house.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250418T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250418T120000 DTSTAMP:20250331T114903Z CREATED:20250331T114903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T114903Z UID:27420-1744974000-1744977600@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Lexington Celebrates! Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Parades\, pageants and pandemonium have defined the many commemorations of the 1775 Battle of Lexington and the first shots of the War for Independence. Over the centuries\, thousands of people have descended upon the Battle Green to welcome Revolutionary War heroes like the Marquis de Lafayette on his tour of America in 1824. The anniversaries of the battle offered them a glimpse of President Grant in 1875 and a word from President Ford in 1975. On this land\, protestors have sat and monuments have been built to the fallen. Join a Lexington Historical Society educator as they illuminate 250 years of stories full of crowds\, chaos and celebrations! \nStarting and ending at Buckman Tavern\, this tour explores areas around the Lexington Battle Green. The tour is 1 hour long and covers about a 1/2 mile on flat ground. \n$10 members\, $15 nonmembers – Register Here \nImage of the 1875 Battle of Lexington Centennial Parade provided courtesy of the Lexington Historical Society Archives. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/lexington-celebrates-walking-tour/ LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford Street\, Lexington\, 02420 CATEGORIES:Walks & Hikes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1875-Battle-of-Lexington-Centennial-Parade-LHS-Archives.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250330T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250330T140000 DTSTAMP:20250303T154034Z CREATED:20250212T212044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T154034Z UID:26686-1743332400-1743343200@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:18th Century Music at Buckman Tavern DESCRIPTION: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! \nIncluded with museum admission. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/18th-century-music-at-buckman-tavern/2025-03-30/ LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford Street\, Lexington\, 02420 CATEGORIES:Living History,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/music.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250329T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250329T160000 DTSTAMP:20250303T154054Z CREATED:20250212T212845Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T154054Z UID:26433-1743242400-1743264000@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Hands-On History: Beeswax Candles DESCRIPTION:January was dark in the days before electricity! Learn about lighting in the 18th century and roll your own candle. Drop in any time between 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 1:30 – 3:30 PM to learn! This activity is suitable for ages 6 and up\, including adults! \nIncluded with museum admission. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/hands-on-history-beeswax-candles/ LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford Street\, Lexington\, 02420 CATEGORIES:Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/candle-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250329T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250329T153000 DTSTAMP:20250303T154048Z CREATED:20250214T144155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T154048Z UID:26425-1743242400-1743262200@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Hands-On History: Beeswax Candles DESCRIPTION:January was dark in the days before electricity! Learn about lighting in the 18th century and roll your own candle. Drop in any time between 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 1:30 – 3:30 PM to learn! This activity is suitable for ages 6 and up\, including adults! \nIncluded with museum admission. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/hands-on-history-beeswax-candles-2/ LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford Street\, Lexington\, 02420 CATEGORIES:Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/candle.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250323T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250323T140000 DTSTAMP:20250303T154033Z CREATED:20250212T212044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T154033Z UID:26685-1742727600-1742738400@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:18th Century Music at Buckman Tavern DESCRIPTION: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! \nIncluded with museum admission. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/18th-century-music-at-buckman-tavern/2025-03-23/ LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford Street\, Lexington\, 02420 CATEGORIES:Living History,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/music.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250318T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250318T200000 DTSTAMP:20250303T153656Z CREATED:20250213T180457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T153656Z UID:26415-1742324400-1742328000@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Book Chat on Poor Richard's Women DESCRIPTION:Behind any founding father are numerous founding mothers\, sisters\, and lovers. Benjamin Franklin had a large cast of women in his life\, most importantly his wife of 44 years\, Deborah Read Franklin. While frequently absent from the historical narrative due to their frequent time apart\, Deborah was an important witness to and active participant in the political workings of the early Revolution\, running the family businesses and raising a family in tumultuous times with her husband often away. Then\, as Franklin traveled the globe\, his social circle also expanded to include landladies and liaisons in London and Paris. Join us to discuss Nancy Rubin Stuart’s exploration of history’s forgotten heroines. \n$10 members\, $15 nonmembers \nPlease note that due to construction at the Depot\, Book Chats for the 2024-25 season will take place in the archives and Research Center at Munroe Tavern.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/book-chat-on-poor-richards-women/ LOCATION:Munroe Tavern\, 1332 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Poorrichards.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250315T133000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250315T153000 DTSTAMP:20250303T153531Z CREATED:20250214T143549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T153531Z UID:26410-1742045400-1742052600@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Hands-On History: Clay Marbles DESCRIPTION:18th century life wasn’t just about chores – kids had fun too! Drop by the Buckman Tavern to make your own clay marbles\, just like colonial kids did. Drop in any time between 1:30 – 3:30 PM to learn! This activity is suitable for ages 6 and up\, including adults! \nIncluded with museum admission. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/hands-on-history-clay-marbles/ LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford Street\, Lexington\, 02420 CATEGORIES:Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Marbles.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250308T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250308T203000 DTSTAMP:20250303T153339Z CREATED:20250214T144438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T153339Z UID:26396-1741460400-1741465800@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Alarmed in Lexington DESCRIPTION:Step back in time to experience the anxious hours before the start of the American Revolution. It’s past midnight on April 19th\, 1775\, and Paul Revere has just left the home of Lexington’s minister\, Jonas Clarke\, with news of an impending British attack. This leaves the home’s occupants to take in the news and prepare for what is to come. In a series of three short plays by playwright Debbie Wiess\, see how John Hancock and Samuel Adams\, leaders of the Revolution\, Dorothy Quincy and Lydia Hancock\, John’s family\, and Jonas and Lucy Clarke\, town leaders\, process the impending crisis as they prepare for war in the very rooms in which these conversations took place two hundred and fifty years ago. \nThis program is funded in part by Kirkland and Shaw Plumbing and Heating\, and by a grant from the Lexington Council for the Arts\, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, a state agency. \n$20 members\, $25 nonmembers \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/alarmed-in-lexington/ LOCATION:Hancock-Clarke House\, 36 Hancock Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States CATEGORIES:Living History ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/alarmedinlex.png ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250302T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250302T140000 DTSTAMP:20250303T154028Z CREATED:20250212T212044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T154028Z UID:26391-1740913200-1740924000@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:18th Century Music at Buckman Tavern DESCRIPTION: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! \nIncluded with museum admission. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary. URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/18th-century-music-at-buckman-tavern/2025-03-02/ LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford Street\, Lexington\, 02420 CATEGORIES:Living History,Performances ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/music.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250301T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250301T160000 DTSTAMP:20250303T151511Z CREATED:20250214T143246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T151511Z UID:26386-1740834000-1740844800@freedomsway.org SUMMARY:Hands-On History: Button Spinners DESCRIPTION:18th century kids had toys too\, but most were simple and homemade\, using household items as materials. Button spinners were popular and fun to play with. Make one of your own to take home! \nIncluded with museum admission – drop in any time between 1:00 – 4:00 PM to participate! URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/hands-on-history-button-spinners/ LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford Street\, Lexington\, 02420 CATEGORIES:Revolutionary Stories,Open House ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Button-Spinners.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR