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SUMMARY:John Adams: The Voice Heard 'Round the World
DESCRIPTION:John Adams was a powerhouse politician long before he became president: trial lawyer for soldiers in the Boston Massacre\, delegate to the Massachusetts and Continental Congresses\, Commissioner to France –  he and his wife Abigail made history every day for decades! Join living historians Steve and Hannah Carlson for an interactive presentation bringing John and Abigail’s story to life\, including excerpts from Hannah’s children’s book\, John Adams: The Voice Heard ‘Round the World\, told from the perspective of John Quincy Adams and narrated by David McCullough. Original symphony music enhances the narration of the Adams’ story. This presentation is suitable for all ages.\n  \nSuggested donation $10 adults\, $5 children
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/john-adams-the-voice-heard-round-the-world/
LOCATION:Lexington Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Revolutionary Stories
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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.\n\nFree! More information coming soon!\nlexlyceum.org
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/douglass-day-transcribathon-2/
LOCATION:Simon W. Robinson Masonic Lodge\, 3 Bedford Street\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:“Dreadful were the Vestages of war:” Three Human Stories of April 19\, 1775
DESCRIPTION:Joel Bohy\, military historian and Antiques Roadshow presenter\, will give a lecture on Lexington’s Revolutionary War veterans at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library on November 20\, 2025\, followed by a signing of his 2025 book\, Bullet Strikes From the First Day of the American Revolution. \nThe lecture will take a closer look at three individuals involved in the beginning of the war: John Robbins of Lexington who was badly wounded on April 19\, James Hayward of Acton who was mortally wounded at Fiske Hill in Lexington\, and a British soldier who was wounded in Lexington on April 19 and went on to join the Lexington militia and the Continental Army. \nThis lecture is co-sponsored by Lexington History Museums and the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, as part of SRMML’s 50th anniversary programming. It will take place in person at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library and will be live streamed by local community access partner LexMedia. Livestream link will be posted prior to the event. \nSchedule:\n6:00: Doors open for viewing of special exhibition Protest & Promise: The American Revolution in Lexington\n7:00: Lecture\n8:00 Book Signing \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/dreadful-were-the-vestages-of-war-three-human-stories-of-april-19-1775/
LOCATION:Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library\, 33 Marrett Road\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Revolutionary Stories,Exhibits,Talks
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