150 Years of Blooms! America’s Oldest Garden Club
Celebrates a Historic Milestone in Lexington on November 19, 2026
LEXINGTON, MA — A historic milestone is blooming right under our noses! The Lexington Field & Garden Club is officially celebrating its 150th anniversary, marking a century and a half of cultivating beauty, community, and growth in town.
Founded in 1876, this passionate group has grown into the oldest federated garden club in the entire United States. Today, it boasts more than 300 active members who continue to transform Lexington into a vibrant, living canvas. We are proud of our civic work hosting garden tours, and plant sales. We also provide educational programs and expert guest speakers to monthly meetings.
If you have ever admired the lush landscapes around town, you have likely seen the club’s hard work in action. Members proudly nurture iconic local landmarks including Public Parks & Gathering Spaces and Historic Properties, the Munroe Tavern Colonial Flower Garden, the Antique Rose Garden, the Garden of Native Flowers.
Take time to see our 150th Anniversary displays at the Senior Community Center during October and at Cary Library during November.