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Lexington History Museums’ special exhibition Swept Up in Revolution at Buckman Tavern follows the lives of ordinary people thrust into extraordinary circumstances. How did a war for independence break out in a sleepy country town, and what were the consequences for the survivors once the smoke cleared? Join Lexington History Museums’ curator Jesse Hilton for […]
Visit over three centuries of Lexington's past on a walking tour of the historic Old Burying Ground. Beautiful gravestone artwork - from skulls and crossbones to willow trees and urns - reveals how our ancestors grappled with the concept of death. Discover how mortuary art has changed over time, and meet some of Lexington's most […]
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.
Kids and families, join Munroe Center for the Arts at Revival Cafe for a free, window art-making activity, on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. We'll meet outdoors at tables in front of the cafe on Massachusetts Ave., to cut colorful shapes to create a window mosaic design. This kid-created, community art will […]
Through a grant with the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, come celebrate and learn about Prince Estabrook, Eli Burdoo, and Pompey Fiske through newly released animated videos playing at […]
Please join us at the Lexington Republican Town Committee's Monthly Meeting on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Lexington Community Center, Room 242, 39 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA 02421. We represent the Republican Party at the local level, promote the objectives of the Republican Party, and work for the nomination and election […]
The Lexington Senior Wellness Fair will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Lexington Community Center, 39 Marrett Road. The event will feature booths hosted by community health and wellness organizations, raffle prizes, and a guest speaker from Lahey Hospital at Home (11:30 am–12:30 pm), during which […]
Join us for a special kind of ball this September, but don’t worry about bringing your dancing shoes! Once the sun goes down, bugs will be the ones showing off their moves. During this nature walk hosted by both the Town of Lexington Conservation Division and CLC, and with special guest Jace Porter of the […]
The 250th anniversary of the American Revolution has prompted locals to revisit and reconsider our town landmarks. Bare fields and unassuming streetcorners hold stories that only the most ardent history lovers remember, some marked with worn signs and others nearly lost to time. Others teem with tour guides and attract visitors from near and far. […]
Join Jeff Howry, Ph.D., a Lexington historian and archaeologist, in the exploration of Willard’s Woods. The area presents many examples of how our New England landscape was shaped by nature and occupied by humans. The tour will show participants many of the features of the 100 acres that tell stories of what has happened in […]
Join us for LexArt's Fiber Arts Swap! What is it, how does it work? Once a year we GIVE AWAY the donations we have received through out the year. Come browse, fill a bag or two... IT'S ALL TOTALLY FREE for the taking—it all must go. We are happy to share the bounty! You may […]
What is Porchfest? Lexington Porchfest is a free, volunteer-run music festival in Lexington, Massachusetts. Celebrating local artists, our beautiful town, and the people who live here! Get ready to rock, […]