Lexington, MA: A Historic Year in Review
December 31, 2024
In case you missed any of our blogs about our history and history-related events in 2024, here is a recap of the best highlights this year.
A Review of Patriots’ Day 2024: Setting up for Lex250
Lexington celebrated Patriots’ Day 2024 by looking towards the future for Lex250, the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington. On Patriots’ Day, the Lexington Minutemen gathered on the Lexington Battle Green to reenact the famous battle. The Lex250 commission hosted the Countdown to 250 Concert, where the Lexington Bicentennial Band performed music from the British Isles. Then in September, the town hosted the Reenactment of the Marquis de Lafayette 1824 Lexington Visit and Parker’s Prelude Kick-Off festival including Captain Parker’s 295th birthday celebration. The Lex250 Commission has led four key projects throughout the months of 2024 to plan for the upcoming celebration.
The town is proud of its historical legacy, offering different ways for people to celebrate.
Exploring Lexington Historical Sites
Throughout Lexington, there are many places to learn more about its history. For those interested in knowing more about the town’s involvement in the Revolutionary War, tour the famous Lexington sites of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, walk or bike through the Minuteman Bikeway, or even step into the shoes of a Lexington reenactor.
Two historic homes set the scene for Battle of Lexington and one home entertained the likes of Marquis de Lafayette and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Lexington’s three major cemeteries also hold significance, as many Revolutionary and Civil War soldiers, veterans, and early town residents were buried in one of them.
Celebrating the Visitors Center
While the Visitors Center opened in Lexington in 2020, it continues to play an important role in Lexington’s culture and history. When you take a closer look at the Visitors Center, you realize it’s a great place to learn more in-depth history about America’s Revolutionary past. From knowledgeable staff, the Diorama of the Battle of Lexington, and the various tours that leave from the Visitors Center or near it, this tourist attraction is perfect to visit all year round.
What to Look Forward to in 2025
There are so many Lexington events to look forward to in 2025. However, the biggest event to note is Lex250. April 2025 will mark the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington. The town invites residents and visitors to come to Lexington and celebrate the birth of America and the bravery of the citizens at the Semiquincentennial Event; there will be a series of activities relating to the founding of our country.
Stay tuned for more Lexington news about 2025. And from us at Lexington, we wish you a healthy and happy new year!
