Events

Location:  Follen Church, 755 Mass Avenue, Lexington Wednesday, Feb 12, 2025, 2025 9:30 AM Refreshments, 10 AM Meeting  Kim Smith has been a long time lecturer on butterflies and moths.  […]

Lexington Field & Garden Club presents- “Beauty on the Wing and Q & A” with Kim Smith Location:  Follen Church, 755 Mass Avenue, Lexington Wednesday, Feb 12, 2025 9:30 AM […]

Join Chef Omid Roustaei and author Marjan Kamali for an evening of Persian cooking in celebration of the launch of Bitter & Sweet, Roustaei’s narrative-driven cookbook exploring the intersection of Persian […]

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 are 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, and […]

Join us for an evening of dynamic acoustic sound on February 15, when the Clements Brothers combine instrumental virtuosity with soulful harmonies that can only be produced by identical twins. Known for blending roots, rock, bluegrass, jazz, and classical influences, they often perform original songs alongside creative interpretations of other artists' music, including the Grateful […]

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 […]

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: making medicine by grinding herbs from […]

Mark your calendars for the Townwide Candidate Forum 2025. Please join us for the candidate forum at the community center on Saturday, February 22nd, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Learn more about the candidates you will be voting for, ask questions, and make an informed decision!

Join Cary Library and the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington (ABCL) for an evening with Alice Randall, award-winning professor, songwriter, and author of My Black Country, A Journey Through Country Music's Black Past, Present, and Future. Randall will share her writing journey, tell stories of her music career and discuss her newest book, My […]

Wilson Farm is going all out to celebrate International Women's Day! We’re shining a spotlight on our amazing women-owned and led vendors as well as the women of Wilson Farm. We’re thrilled to welcome the incredible women who run the businesses we work with, many of whom will be on-site to share samples of their […]

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!