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 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
When marching off to war, soldiers in the 18th century had to carry a lot of supplies! These were kept in a special bag called a haversack, similar to a backpack or messenger bag today! Drop by Buckman Tavern any time between 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM and 1:30 - 3:30 PM to make and […]
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 by making medicine grinding herbs […]
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 […]
The art of making porcelain was known only by Chinese master potters in the 18th century, and prized by people in America! Drop by Buckman Tavern any time between 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM and 1:30 - 3:30 PM to design your own paper version to take home. Included with museum admission.