Sisters in Stitches Joined by the Cloth are a guild of textile artists, dedicated to preserving the art, history and culture of African American quilt-making. Contradictions of Freedom is an exhibition of their work, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution.
Save the Date! Join us in celebrating Lexington’s special place in the history of our country. The American Patriot Gala, hosted by the Lexington Knights of Columbus, will be held on Saturday April 5, 2025 at 6:00 pm at the Knights of Columbus Heritage Hall with seated dining, live jazz- and blues-rock entertainment, a complimentary...
Couriers delivered the news of the conflict at Lexington soon after the event. One of the letters that helped spread the news will be displayed at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library in April. Joseph Palmer, a member of the Massachusetts Committee of Safety, sent the first urgent missive by messenger Israel or Isaac Bissell in the late morning of April 19, 1775. Bissell rode to Connecticut and perhaps further. Recipients duplicated Palmer’s letter several times to carry the news far and wide.
Calling all members of the Willard and Davis families! Join us as we celebrate the significant contributions of the Willard and Davis families in the American Revolution and in the early days of a new nation. We have a full week of activities planned in Acton, Cambridge, Concord, Grafton, and Lexington. Join us for a...
It’s 1775 in Colonial Massachusetts, and tensions between American colonists and the British Regular army are higher than ever. Displeased by their taxation without representation in the British parliament and what they see as unjustified actions, a group of passionate colonists called the “Sons of Liberty” began their own local government called the “Massachusetts Provincial...
The reenactment of the Battle of Lexington takes place on Patriots' Day in Lexington, Massachusetts. The event honors the first battle of the American Revolution, which occurred on April 19, 1775.
Join us for the 111th Annual Patriots Day Road Race on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 8:00 AM—a truly historic day as we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington! This year’s race is more than just a run—it’s a chance to be part of an unforgettable moment in American history. You’ll be running through the heart of...
A staple of Lexington's annual celebrations, the Lexington’s Patriots’ Day Parade reflects the energy and excitement of the community in a fun-for-the-family atmosphere. 2025 will be a celebration like no other, and this parade promises to be bigger than ever as well! Expect to see marching bands, colonial costumes, fife & drum corps, all sorts...
