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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250704T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250704T201500
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250627T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250627T200000
DTSTAMP:20250618T200317Z
CREATED:20250618T200317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T200317Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250423T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250423T134500
DTSTAMP:20260331T212536Z
CREATED:20250402T130434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T212536Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250421T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250421T150000
DTSTAMP:20250402T130101Z
CREATED:20250402T130101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T130101Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250421T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250421T150000
DTSTAMP:20250402T125914Z
CREATED:20250402T125914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T125914Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250421T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250421T160000
DTSTAMP:20250402T124609Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T124609Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250419T060000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250419T140000
DTSTAMP:20250401T195250Z
CREATED:20250401T195250Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250418T220000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250418T223000
DTSTAMP:20250303T154313Z
CREATED:20250212T211553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T154313Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250418T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250418T120000
DTSTAMP:20250331T114903Z
CREATED:20250331T114903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T114903Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250330T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250330T140000
DTSTAMP:20250303T154034Z
CREATED:20250212T212044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T154034Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250329T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250329T160000
DTSTAMP:20250303T154054Z
CREATED:20250212T212845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T154054Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250329T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250329T153000
DTSTAMP:20250303T154048Z
CREATED:20250214T144155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T154048Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250323T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250323T140000
DTSTAMP:20250303T154033Z
CREATED:20250212T212044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T154033Z
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250301T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250301T160000
DTSTAMP:20250303T151511Z
CREATED:20250214T143246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T151511Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250220T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250220T120000
DTSTAMP:20250204T161448Z
CREATED:20250204T161448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T161448Z
UID:26242-1740045600-1740052800@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Science and Medicine: An Apprentice Historian Program for Grades 6-7
DESCRIPTION:People of the past used science just like we do every day\, even on an 18th century farm! Learn how simple chores like writing a letter\, working in the barn\, or caring for a sick person utilize chemistry and physics. As we explore a historic tavern\, we’ll become household scientists: making medicine by grinding herbs from the garden\, using simple tools\, and observing chemical reactions in making ink and butter. \nThis program is recommended for 6th – 7th graders. \n$15 members\, $20 nonmembers. \nAdvanced tickets required. Since children will be dropped off for this program\, a LHS Children’s Program Participation Form is required.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/science-and-medicine-an-apprentice-historian-program-for-grades-6-7/
LOCATION:Munroe Tavern\, 1332 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250218T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250218T120000
DTSTAMP:20250204T161212Z
CREATED:20250204T161212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T161212Z
UID:26237-1739872800-1739880000@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Lighting the Way: An Apprentice Historian Program for Grades 3-5
DESCRIPTION:In the past\, labor and daily routines were planned around when the sun rose and set. So how did people see at night before electric light? Explore a historic tavern to find out! We’ll uncover how we learn about the past from the writing and objects people left behind\, and learn how to make a working candle from beeswax and a lantern from tin. Kids will learn how people of the past used tools to make the world around them easier to navigate. \nThis program is recommended for 3rd – 5th graders. \n$15 members\, $20 nonmembers \nAdvanced tickets required. Since children will be dropped off for this program\, a LHS Children’s Program Participation Form is required\, which is available at checkout.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/lighting-the-way-an-apprentice-historian-program-for-grades-3-5/
LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford Street\, Lexington\, 02420
CATEGORIES:Workshops & Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/lighting-the-way.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250215T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250215T190000
DTSTAMP:20250204T162011Z
CREATED:20250204T162011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T162011Z
UID:26271-1739638800-1739646000@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Tavern Night
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to step back in time for a day? Now is your chance! Buckman Tavern’s official liquor license expired in 1813\, but we still open for business on occasion. We’re recreating the 18th century tavern experience in Lexington’s most popular 18th century entertainment venue – drop in for colonial music\, games\, snacks\, and beer served from the historic bar in the Buckman’s original taproom. Mingle with the Lexington Militia of 1775\, along with some other colonial characters\, as they bring the Revolutionary tavern to life. Raise a glass to freedom on a cold winter’s night! \nThis event is generously sponsored by Lester E. Savage Real Estate. \n$20 Members/$25 Nonmembers  \nTicket price includes one beer. Cash bar available.  \n This is a 21+ event. 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/tavern-night-2/
LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford Street\, Lexington\, 02420
CATEGORIES:Living History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Tavern-Night-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250215T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250215T190000
DTSTAMP:20250204T161340Z
CREATED:20250204T161340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T161340Z
UID:26232-1739638800-1739646000@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Tavern Night
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to step back in time for a day? Now is your chance! Buckman Tavern’s official liquor license expired in 1813\, but we still open for business on occasion. We’re recreating the 18th century tavern experience in Lexington’s most popular 18th century entertainment venue – drop in for colonial music\, games\, snacks\, and beer served from the historic bar in the Buckman’s original taproom. Mingle with the Lexington Militia of 1775\, along with some other colonial characters\, as they bring the Revolutionary tavern to life. Raise a glass to freedom on a cold winter’s night! \nThis event is generously sponsored by Lester E. Savage Real Estate. \n$20 Members/$25 Nonmembers  \nTicket price includes one beer. Cash bar available.  \n This is a 21+ event. 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/tavern-night/
LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford Street\, Lexington\, 02420
CATEGORIES:Living History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Tavern-Night.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250214T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250214T150000
DTSTAMP:20250204T155436Z
CREATED:20250203T210534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T155436Z
UID:26534-1739536200-1739545200@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Douglass Day Transcribathon
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lexington Lyceum\, Association of Black Citizens of Lexington\, and Lexington Historical Society as we host the Lexington contingent for this national event\, organized by the Douglass Day Organization and the Library of Congress. The annual Douglass Day program honors Frederick Douglass with an online crowd-sourcing transcription project intended to make primary Black history resources more widely accessible. \nFree!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/douglass-day-transcribathon/
LOCATION:Simon W. Robinson Masonic Lodge\, 3 Bedford Street\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/frederick-douglass_3.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240902T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240902T140000
DTSTAMP:20240826T175803Z
CREATED:20240826T175549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T175803Z
UID:22679-1725282000-1725285600@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour Visits Lexington\, MA
DESCRIPTION:In 1824\, the people of Lexington awaited a major milestone: the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and the Revolutionary War. Also anticipating this occasion was one of the last surviving war heroes of that generation: General Gilbert du Motier\, Marquis de Lafayette. The celebrated soldier made one last visit back to the United States to tour the expanding country and celebrate its past. Now\, join us on the 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s visit\, on the original site\, to see how Lexingtonians in the early 19th  century welcomed celebrated war heroes! Using extensive research\, we will recreate the original program of this event. The General will be welcomed by the townspeople with bells ringing and cannons firing\, followed by presentations by notable townsfolk of the period. \nTo brush up on your Lafayette history\, be sure to stop by Munroe Tavern to view The President & Le General\, a special satellite of our Lexington Celebrates exhibition. Artifacts from Lafayette’s visit are on display\, including the iconic banner hung over Massachusetts Avenue reading “Welcome\, Friend of America.” \nImage: Portrait of Marquis de Lafayette\, Stairwell Room\, Maryland State House\, Annapolis\, MD \n  \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			This event explores our region’s revolutionary past!\nLearn 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/bicentennial-of-lafayettes-farewell-tour-visits-lexington-ma/
LOCATION:Lexington Battle Green\, 1625 Massachusetts Ave.\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Revolutionary Stories,Exhibits,Living History,Open House
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240704T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240704T201500
DTSTAMP:20240627T192524Z
CREATED:20240625T201751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T192524Z
UID:21986-1720119600-1720124100@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-3/
LOCATION:Lexington Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Declaring Independence: Then & Now,Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240623T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240623T120000
DTSTAMP:20240318T192157Z
CREATED:20240314T154112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T192157Z
UID:20668-1719140400-1719144000@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks — "How We Remember" in Lexington
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we continue Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area’s 2024 Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks program with a Lexington Celebrates! Walking Tour hosted by the Lexington Historical Society. \nSpace is limited to 20 people. Registration is required.\nClick here to reserve your spot.\n \nParades\, 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! \nThis FREE walking tour is offered by the Lexington Historical Society. Starting and ending at Buckman Tavern\, it explores areas around the Lexington Battle Green. The tour is 1 hour long and covers about a 1/2 mile on flat ground. \nFor more information about all of the Lexington Historical Society’s events and programs\, visit their website at www.lexingtonhistory.org/events \nImage of the 1875 Battle of Lexington Centennial Parade provided courtesy of the Lexington Historical Society Archives. \n===\nThis walking tour is featured in the 2024 Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks series\, “How We Remember.” Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks is part of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area’s larger interpretive strategy which aims to provide life-long learning opportunities to residents and visitors\, connecting them to local landscapes while raising awareness of and inspiring support for conservation and preservation initiatives in the region. \nThis year’s thematic focus is inspired by our semiquincentennial initiative\, How We Remember: A Survey of Revolutionary War Monuments\, Memorials and Markers within the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. The series explores the ways in which people and events of the Revolutionary War period are commemorated in various towns’ landscapes while sharing fascinating stories behind how and why these commemorative objects came to be.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/connecting-communities-walks-talks-how-we-remember-in-lexington/
LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford Street\, Lexington\, 02420
CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks,Walks & Hikes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240419T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240419T140000
DTSTAMP:20240402T164059Z
CREATED:20240402T164059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T164059Z
UID:21016-1713531600-1713535200@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Colonial Fun and Games (Grades 3-5)
DESCRIPTION:Families of the past worked hard\, but they did find some time to play! Taverns in particular were a place where people of all ages could play. Explore the world of simple handmade toys along with authentic historical board games to find out how families entertained themselves in the past. We’ll also be making a couple of simple toys to take home!\n$10 members\, $15 nonmembers.\nAs children will be dropped off for this program\, emergency contact information will be requested at checkout
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/colonial-fun-and-games-grades-3-5/
LOCATION:Munroe Tavern\, 1332 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/gooseheader2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240419T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240419T110000
DTSTAMP:20240402T163716Z
CREATED:20240402T163716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T163716Z
UID:21013-1713520800-1713524400@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Colonial Fun and Games (Kindergarten - Grade 2)
DESCRIPTION:Families of the past worked hard\, but they did find some time to play! Caregivers and their little ones will get hands-on as they explore colonial toys and games. We’ll even be making a couple of simple toys to take home!\n$10 members\, $15 nonmembers\, adult caregivers FREE
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/colonial-fun-and-games-kindergarten-grade-2/
LOCATION:Munroe Tavern\, 1332 Massachusetts Ave\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240416T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240416T140000
DTSTAMP:20240402T163003Z
CREATED:20240402T163003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T163003Z
UID:21007-1713261600-1713276000@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.\n\nChildren under 12 must be accompanied by an adult (the hunt is self guided)\n\nFree!\n\n\n\nPhoto courtesy of the Lexington Historical Society
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/revolutionary-scavenger-hunt-2/
LOCATION:Lexington Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240415T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240415T120000
DTSTAMP:20240402T162752Z
CREATED:20240402T162752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T162752Z
UID:21005-1713171600-1713182400@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:First Shot: The Day The Revolution Began
DESCRIPTION:Take a closer look at the Battle of Lexington and why the Revolution started here during this special multi-part program! Each presentation starts with the viewing of our award-winning short documentary “First Shot: The Day the Revolution Began”\, followed by a Q&A session with reenactors. Ask them all of your questions about the Revolution\, and what it’s like to recreate it in modern times. Then\, the Lexington Historical Society Colonial Singers invite you to join them in song\, sharing the most popular tunes of the day and some political music history along the way.\n\nScreenings at 9:00\, 10:00\, and 11:00 AM.\n\n$10 adults/$5 children ages 6-16.\n\n\nPhoto courtesy of the Lexington Historical Society
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/first-shot-the-day-the-revolution-began-2/
LOCATION:Lexington Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Lexington-First-Shot.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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