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SUMMARY:Hands-On History: Preserving Food
DESCRIPTION:How was food preserved before refrigeration? If you wanted fruits and vegetables year round\, removing moisture was important. Help us salt and sugar foods to keep all year! Stop by Buckman Tavern any time between 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM and 1:30 – 3:30 PM to participate.\nIncluded with museum admission.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/hands-on-history-preserving-food/
LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford Street\, Lexington\, 02420
CATEGORIES:Open House
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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SUMMARY:Hands-On History: Toys and Games
DESCRIPTION:18th century kids – and adults too – worked hard\, but still had time for fun\, with homemade toys and games! Stop by Buckman Tavern between 10:00 AM – 12:30PM and 1:30 – 3:30 PM to see how colonial kids had fun\, and try a toy for yourself!\nIncluded with museum admission.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/hands-on-history-toys-and-games/
LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford Street\, Lexington\, 02420
CATEGORIES:Open House
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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SUMMARY:250th Anniversary Lexington Tea Burning Reenactment
DESCRIPTION:On December 13\, 1773\, three days before the Boston Tea Party\, the Lexington Town Meeting concluded a multi-day debate with a resolution to stop purchasing or drinking imported British tea. The crowd spilled out onto the common behind the meeting house and made a bonfire\, throwing the entire town’s supply of tea into it.\n\n250 years later\, join us for a day of fun\, interactive activities to learn more about why tea was so important to the Revolution. Meet with the Lexington residents of 1773 to hear their side of the story\, find out where tea comes from\, and end the day by gathering around the fire and burning the tea!\n\nSchedule of events:\n9:30 AM – 4:00 PM: Pop-up exhibit on historic hot drinks upstairs at Buckman Tavern\n12:00 – 3:00 PM: Drop-in activities upstairs at Buckman Tavern\n12:30 PM: The Lexington Minute Men practice military drill to ready themselves for the coming conflict\n1:00 PM: The 18th century townspeople of Lexington (led by local Boy Scouts) begin to build a fire to destroy the detested tea\n1:40 PM: William Diamond Jr. Fife and Drum Corps rallies the crowd with patriotic music\n1:30 PM: THE BURNING OF THE TEA\n2:00 PM: Program conclusion with music from William Diamond Jr. Fife and Drum Corps\, Lexington Historical Society Colonial Singers\, and a musket salute from the Lexington Minute Men\n\nTea generously provided b Mark T. Wendell Tea Company\n\n\nImage courtesy of the Lexington Historical Society
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/250th-anniversary-lexington-tea-burning-reenactment/
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:20231028T183000
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SUMMARY:Ghosts & Graves
DESCRIPTION:Come along on a ghostly outdoor adventure! The spirits of the Old Burying Ground are eager to bring Lexington’s past back to life and share with you the tales of what brought them to the grave on this special candlelight tour. As you walk along the winding paths of Lexington’s oldest graveyard\, hear from John Parker\, leader of the Lexington militia on the fateful first day of the American Revolution\, Sarah Childs\, who lost six children during an epidemic in 1778\, and more! For ages 5 and up; some walking required. Tours cover half a mile and last approximately 45 minutes.\n\nTours will depart every five minutes from Buckman Tavern between 6:30 and 7:15 PM\n\n\nRegistration Required\n\nLexington Historical Society Members: $10 adults\, $6 children\nNonmembers: $15 adults\, $8 children\n\n\nPhoto courtesy of the Lexington Historical Society
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/ghosts-graves/2023-10-28/
LOCATION:Buckman Tavern\, 1 Bedford Street\, Lexington\, 02420
CATEGORIES:Tours,Walks & Hikes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230421T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230421T150000
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SUMMARY:Colonial Fun and Games
DESCRIPTION:Families of the past worked hard\, but they did find some time to play! See a colonial home through a child’s point of view\, and find out how kids and parents alike amused themselves with games and handmade toys. \n\nRecommended for grades 1-4. Space is limited. Advanced tickets required: $10/child with LHS Membership or $15/child Non-Members. Adult caregivers FREE.\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto courtesy of the Lexington Historical Society
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/colonial-fun-and-games/
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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SUMMARY:Children’s Reenactment of the Battle of Lexington
DESCRIPTION:Calling all aspiring young Patriots and Redcoats! Lexington Historical Society\, 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.\n\nSuggested for 1st-8th grade. \nThere will be two sessions at 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM; please select your preferred time at checkout\, and one ticket per child. \nRain date: April 20th \nPrice: $5 per child in advance\, $10 day of (if available\, slots fill fast!) \nAdd-Ons: $30 – This year\, take the revolution home with our Play the Part upgrade\, including a wooden musket blank and haversack for supplies! \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto courtesy of the Lexington Historical Society
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/childrens-reenactment-of-the-battle-of-lexington-2/
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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SUMMARY:Children’s Reenactment of the Battle of Lexington
DESCRIPTION:Calling all aspiring young Patriots and Redcoats! Lexington Historical Society\, 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.\n\n\nSuggested for 1st-8th grade. \nThere will be two sessions at 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM; please select your preferred time at checkout\, and one ticket per child. \nRain date: April 20th \nPrice: $5 per child in advance\, $10 day of (if available\, slots fill fast!) \nAdd-Ons: $30 – This year\, take the revolution home with our Play the Part upgrade\, including a wooden musket blank and haversack for supplies! \n\n\n\n\nPhoto courtesy of the Lexington Historical Society
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/childrens-reenactment-of-the-battle-of-lexington/
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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