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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/staging/6553/event/declaring-independence-then-now-3/
LOCATION:The Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Declaring Independence: Then & Now,Performances
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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.\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/staging/6553/event/revolutionary-scavenger-hunt-2/
LOCATION:The Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Historical Society":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240415T090000
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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/staging/6553/event/first-shot-the-day-the-revolution-began-2/
LOCATION:The Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Historical Society":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240413T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240414T203000
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SUMMARY:Family Movie Night: Johnny Tremain
DESCRIPTION:Get in the Patriots’ Day spirit with a family film! Esther Forbes’s classic book Johnny Tremain has introduced generations of children to the exciting story of the American Revolution. Disney’s 1957 adaptation follows the adventures of young patriot Johnny Tremain of Boston as he navigates the coming revolution\, joins the Sons of Liberty\, and takes part in important historical events. Popcorn and drinks will be available.\n$10 adults\, $5 children 6-16\, children under 6 free\n\n  \nPhoto courtesy of the Lexington Historical Society
URL:https://freedomsway.org/staging/6553/event/family-movie-night-johnny-tremain/
LOCATION:The Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Historical Society":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240319T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240319T200000
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SUMMARY:Reading Into History: Book Chat on Ida B. The Queen
DESCRIPTION:Ida B. Wells committed herself to the needs of those who did not have power. In the eyes of the FBI\, this made her a “dangerous negro agitator.” In the annals of history\, it makes her an icon. Ida B. the Queen tells the awe-inspiring story of an pioneering woman who was often overlooked and underestimated—a woman who refused to exit a train car meant for white passengers; a woman brought to light the horrors of lynching in America; a woman who cofounded the NAACP. Written by Wells’s great-granddaughter Michelle Duster\, this “warm remembrance of a civil rights icon” (Kirkus Reviews) is a unique visual celebration of Wells’s life\, and of the Black experience.\nJoin us for an interactive discussion on this fascinating historical figure\, led by a Lexington Historical Society Book Chat member. Reading the book is encouraged but by no means required! Refreshments will be served; doors open at 6:30.\n$10 members\, $15 nonmembers
URL:https://freedomsway.org/staging/6553/event/reading-into-history-book-chat-on-ida-b-the-queen/
LOCATION:The Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Historical Society":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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SUMMARY:Douglass Day: National Transcription Project
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 14\, 2024\n12 – 3 pm for general public / 11 am – 3 pm for students\nLexington Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington \nSponsored by Lexington Lyceum Advocates\, the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington (ABCL)\, the Lexington Historical Society\, the Lexington High School Social Studies Department\, and the Lexington High Steam Team \nJoin us 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. \nIn 2024\, this event will feature the Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence\, 1841 to 1912\, in the collection of the Library of Congress. Participants will try to transcribe all 8\,731 pages in a single day! \nIn Lexington\, this free event will bring together high school students\, local public historians\, and other interested community members for a day of history\, transcription\, and fun. \nNot Sure How a Transcription Event Works?\nThe Douglass Day organization invites everyone to participate and has provided online tutorials for those of us who have not participated before. There will also be professional historians at the event to help guide participants.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/staging/6553/event/douglass-day-national-transcription-project/
LOCATION:The Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:John Quincy Adams: Reluctant Abolitionist
DESCRIPTION:As a Harvard alumnus\, diplomat\, U.S. President\, member of Congress and attorney before the Supreme Court\, John Quincy Adams had a unique relationship with slavery. Prickly and curmudgeonly\, he danced with abolitionists\, but never became one himself. However\, Adams did harbor an intense hatred for the arguments of Southern slaveholders\, and eventually found himself in the center of America’s greatest struggle.\nInformed by Adams’ revealing and often tormented musings from his vast diary\, hear from local historian Jeffrey Denman as he weaves a unique and gripping account of John Quincy Adams’ battle with slavery\, while exploring the many fault lines in American society that led to the Civil War. Included are the dramatic showdowns in the House of Representatives and Supreme Court\, as well as Adams’ attempts at outsmarting Southern politicians and his efforts to keep slavery at the forefront of Congressional activities.\nCopies of Denman’s new book\, John Quincy Adams: Reluctant Abolitionist\, will be available for sale.\n$10 Lexington Historical Society members\, $15 nonmembers
URL:https://freedomsway.org/staging/6553/event/john-quincy-adams-reluctant-abolitionist/
LOCATION:The Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Historical Society":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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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. Across 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? \nCostumed reenactors will bring life to the words of the past\, with narration by former State Representative Jay Kaufman. Rounding 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! And\, as always\, don’t forget your free Hoodsie cup on the way out!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/staging/6553/event/declaring-independence-then-now-2/
LOCATION:The Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Declaring Independence: Then & Now,Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Historical Society":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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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.\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/staging/6553/event/revolutionary-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:The Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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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.\nScreenings at 9:00\, 10:00\, and 11:00 AM.\n$10 adults/$5 children ages 6-16.\n\n\nPhoto courtesy of the Lexington Historical Society
URL:https://freedomsway.org/staging/6553/event/first-shot-the-day-the-revolution-began/
LOCATION:The Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Historical Society":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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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. Across 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? \nCostumed reenactors will bring life to the words of the past\, with narration by former Massachusetts State Representative Jay Kaufman. Rounding 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! \nAnd\, as always\, don’t forget your free Hoodsie cup on the way out!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/staging/6553/event/declaring-independence-then-now/
LOCATION:The Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Declaring Independence: Then & Now,Living History,Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Historical Society":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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