To increase understanding and participation in Lexington, Massachusetts through local, community journalism.
Presented by Cary Library In Woody Holton's “hidden history” of the American Revolution, nothing is quite what it seems. The phrase “Liberty is Sweet” sounds like the sentiments of Jefferson or Franklin, but actually comes from a 1775 letter describing George Washington’s slaves’ aspirations to escape Mount Vernon. Holton entitled his preface “Invisible Enemies” in […]
Join the Lexington Economic Development Office and artists Melissa Pandina and Gabriela Sepulveda on Saturday, May 3, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.at Lexington Visitors Center Lawn for a community paint party to celebrate and make your mark on our mural project! Open and free to all! This paint party is part of the East […]
A free outdoor afternoon of music, history, and entertainment by two dozen fife and drum corps representing different eras including the Revolution, hosted by the William Diamond Junior Fife & Drum Corps of Lexington. Begins with a 250th anniversary ceremony on the Lexington Battle Green (1624 Massachusetts Ave.) honoring the 8 Lexington patriots who fell […]
The Cadleys have been entertaining audiences throughout Upstate New York and New England with their powerful mix of traditional bluegrass and “new acoustic” a la Alison Krauss. Their music has been captured on six CDs—two with John and The Lost Boys, two John and Cathy duet albums, and two solo projects featuring John’s songwriting. Their live […]
Boston-based world music vocal ensemble The Halalisa Singers led by artistic director Mary Cunningham presents "Halalisa! Celebrating Roots and Wings" on Saturday, May 3, 7:30 pm at First Parish of Lexington, 7 Harrington Road, Lexington, MA. The celebratory concert honors Cunningham’s 20 years as artistic director and includes favorites from the ensemble’s repertoire plus a […]
Reading the Constitution: Why I chose Pragmatism, not Textualism, free public lecture featuring the Honorable Stephen Breyer, former US Supreme Court Justice. Open to everyone, free to attend at Cary Memorial Hall in Lexington.
Bikeway Cleanup & Garlic Mustard Pull Sunday, May 4, 2025 Community volunteer event! Please join us for this annual event to clean up the bikeway, which mostly involves pulling invasive garlic mustard (and this year, some Japanese knotweed). This is a short, but meaningful and impactful volunteer event. If you enjoy the bikeway or just […]
Join this walk to discover the Across Lexington Route B. This 4.5-mile loop goes through residential streets, the bike path, and several conservation areas, including Franklin Park, Upper Vine Brook, and Lincoln Park. The walk is not suitable for walkers, strollers, or baby carriages. Wear comfortable clothing and walking footwear. Meet at the parking lot […]
When the Battle of Lexington was fought in 1775, Hancock Street was a country lane with just two houses. The next 150 years saw many houses built with various architectural styles. Come take a stroll and learn about the Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival, Italianate, and Gothic Revival homes that populate the street today. Leaves from […]
Lexington Senior Services is hosting a free Aging in Place Resource Fair at the Lexington Community Center on May 6th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This event is designed to help seniors and their families access valuable resources and information that support aging in place—enabling older adults to live independently and safely in their […]
Lexington Senior Services is hosting a free Aging in Place Resource Fair at the Lexington Community Center on May 6th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. This event is designed to help seniors and their families access valuable resources and information that support aging in place, enabling older adults to live independently and safely in […]
New attention from historians and journalists is raising pointed questions about the founding period: was the American Revolution waged to preserve slavery, and was the Constitution a pact with slavery or a landmark in the antislavery movement? Leaders of the Founding who called for American liberty are scrutinized for enslaving Black people themselves: George Washington […]