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18th Century Music at Buckman Tavern

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford Street, Lexington

Drop in to meet Historical Society guide and musician Darlene Wigton as she demonstrates 18th century guitar music. You can even learn a song and join in! Included with museum admission. https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/REV-STORIES_logo-mark_square.png 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 […]

Hands-On History: Beeswax Candles

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford Street, Lexington

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! Included with museum admission. https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/REV-STORIES_logo-mark_square.png This event […]

Hands-On History: Beeswax Candles

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford Street, Lexington

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! Included with museum admission. https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/REV-STORIES_logo-mark_square.png This event […]

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18th Century Music at Buckman Tavern

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford Street, Lexington

Drop in to meet Historical Society guide and musician Darlene Wigton as she demonstrates 18th century guitar music. You can even learn a song and join in! Included with museum admission. https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/REV-STORIES_logo-mark_square.png 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 […]

Hands-On History: Clay Marbles

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford Street, Lexington

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! Included with museum admission. https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/REV-STORIES_logo-mark_square.png […]

Recurring

18th Century Music at Buckman Tavern

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford Street, Lexington

Drop in to meet Historical Society guide and musician Darlene Wigton as she demonstrates 18th century guitar music. You can even learn a song and join in! Included with museum admission. https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/REV-STORIES_logo-mark_square.png 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 […]

Hands-On History: Button Spinners

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford Street, Lexington

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! Included with museum admission - drop in any time between 1:00 - 4:00 PM to participate!

$8 – $14

Lighting the Way: An Apprentice Historian Program for Grades 3-5

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford Street, Lexington

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 […]

$15 – $20

Tavern Night

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford Street, Lexington

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, […]

$20 – $25

Tavern Night

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford Street, Lexington

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, […]

$20 – $25

Connecting Communities: Walks & Talks — “How We Remember” in Lexington

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford Street, Lexington

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. Space is limited to 20 people. Registration is required. Click here to reserve your spot. Parades, pageants and pandemonium have defined the many commemorations of the […]

Free

Irish Tavern Night

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford Street, Lexington

This year's Tavern Night experience takes you on a journey to an 18th century Irish pub, as we recreate a historic tavern experience. Grab your beer from the historic bar, ingle with costumed reenactors, play games, listen to live Irish music, and sample delicious and whiskey from GrandTen Distillery. $20 members, $25 nonmembers. Ticket includes […]

$20 – $25