Lexington Historical Society @LexHistSoc
Founded in 1886, we are an independent non-profit passionate about preserving Lexington’s history and sharing it with the public! lexingtonhistory.org Lexington, MA Joined March 2014-
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Next Tuesday evening we will discuss the fascinating historical figure that is Ida B. Wells. Wells committed herself to the needs of those who didn't have power. In the eyes of the FBI, this made her a “dangerous negro agitator.” In the annals of history, it makes her an icon. ✨
This month we will be hosting our 6th Annual Conservation Evening! 🌟 Join us to support the conservation of several special items from our collection, each telling a unique story. Tickets available at our events page!
This year's Tavern Night experience takes you on a journey to an 18th century Irish pub. Grab your beer from the historic bar, mingle with costumed reenactors, play games, listen to live Irish music, and sample delicious whiskey from @GrandTen Distilling.
HOURS UPDATE 🌟 Starting March 2nd the Buckman Tavern will be open daily from 10AM to 4PM. We are looking forward to an exciting season and are excited to welcome visitors from near and far! Make sure to checkout our Events calendar for all of our March programming.
Join us this Saturday for an afternoon of crafts, performance, and celebration at this years special Lantern Festival. 🎊🏮The festival will be hosted at Cary Memorial Library followed by an evening program at the Lexington Depot.
Tomorrow join us for another Reading Into History! This time we are discussing, "Dinner with the President: Food, Politics, and a History of Breaking Bread at the White House." 🍽️ Check out our ticket options at lexingtonhistory.org #LexingtonMA
We are open! 😍 This weekend swing by any of our three historic houses or see all three. This Sunday we will also be promoting Museum Store Sunday sales at all three sites. Get some holiday shopping done early! #MuseumStoreSunday
Stop by the Buckman Tavern today for some live, colonial music! Free with general admission from 11AM-2PM. 🎶 See you there! #LexingtonMA #History
TOMORROW 🌟 Join us and Historic New England for a conversation, "Right Space, Right Time: Eleanor Raymond's Architecture." Tickets are available via our events page at lexingtonhistory.org. #NewEngland #WomenofHistory
1, Centuries of Service: Lexington's monument to those who fought for freedom in World War II overlooks the Society's Buckman Tavern, where those who fought for liberty in 1775 gathered the night of April 18th.
Join Judith Sumner from 2 - 3 at Cary Library in collaboration with Herb Fest and Cary Library! This lecture will present a history of plant uses as foods, medicines, tonics and bitters, dyes, household herbs, and diverse other uses in colonial and 19th-century American homes.
We have sold out today's Stitching a Modern Day Sampler Workshop at Buckman Tavern and are so excited to welcome those with tickets. Did not get tickets but need a stitch fix? Stop by Buckman Tavern to see our Stitching Stories exhibit which will be up until September 24th!
Not every town the size of Lexington has a post office decorated with stamps celebrating the community, but ours does. Take a look next time you're in the Mass Ave post office. The display was assembled by Paul Dougherty, a contributor to the imagery of our collections & houses.
Stitching Stories: Textiles in Conversation ends on September 24th. To close we have invited contemporary fiber and textile artists to speak about and demonstrate their art forms in a series of interactive talks and workshops. Schedule on our calendar: lexingtonhistory.org/events
This Sunday is our final Hancock Street Architecture Walking Tour of the summer Meet us at Buckman Tavern at 11 am on Sunday, September 3 rain or shine! Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/sunday-strol…
Longtime Historical Society stalwart Ashley Rooney has a wonderful piece in this month's Lexington Times magazine about the history of Lexington Gardens - a produce farm that pointed the way for today's modern retail garden centers. Do you remember Lexington Gardens?
Hands-On History: Clay Marbles 18th-century life wasn't just about chores - kids had fun too! Drop by the Hancock-Clarke House to make your own clay marbles, just like colonial kids did. Saturday, August 26, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM at the Hancock-Clarke House
Reenactment tomorrow: The Spinning Bee Anniversary Event and Women's Memorial Groundbreaking Come celebrate Women's Equality Day with us and LexSeeHer from 3 to 5 pm at Buckman Tavern. Learn more on our events calendar: lexingtonhistory.org/events
The redoubtable Kathleen Dalton of Lexington Lyceum Advocates held a history-loving audience in thrall last Thursday as she led a tour of Robbins family locations in East Lexington, and the role of the village in what could be called the Second American Revolution.

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