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  • Old Parchment with Cursive Writing

    Lexington Alarm Letter on View

    Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library 33 Marrett Road, LEXINGTON, MA, United States

    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.

  • Revolutionary Lexington: Colonial Homes Tour

    Step inside several historic homes and see and learn about many more as we tour Lexington! Our tour will highlight many homes that witnessed the infamous Battle of Lexington and Concord 250 years ago, including the house where Paul Revere warned John Hancock and Samuel Adams that the British were coming. Learn about a great selection of other colonial buildings, their period details, and the interesting people who have called them home over the centuries!

    $80
  • An image of the The Inn at Hastings Park in Lexington, MA

    Le Chapître de la Naissance de la Révolution Exclusive Dinner at The Inn at Hastings Park

    Embark on an exclusive culinary revolution! The Inn at Hastings Park, Boston area's only Relais & Châteaux property located in historic Lexington, MA, and Executive Chef Alissa Tsukakoshi, in partnership with the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs of Boston present a modern eight-course paired menu inspired by Colonial flavors, honoring the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution...

    $21 – $275.00

  • Willard Family Association Reunion

    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...

  • Reenactment of Paul Revere’s 1775 Midnight Ride

    Lexington Lexington, MA, United States

    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...

  • Reenactment of the Battle of Lexington

    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.

  • 111th Patriots’ Day 5-mile Road Race

    Lexington Lexington, MA, United States

    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...

  • First Baptist Church Youth Booth

    First Baptist Church Lexington 1580 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, M, United States

    The Youth of First Baptist Church will be selling burgers, hot dogs, chips, candy, fried dough, slush, sodas and canned water on Saturday, April 19th on the front lawn of the church. (Across from the Police station)

    Free

  • Patriots’ Day Parade

    Lexington Lexington, MA, United States

    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...

  • Patriotic Picnic in Hastings Park

    Hastings Park Corner of Massachusetts Ave. and Worthen Rd., Lexington, MA, United States

    Patriotic Picnic in Hastings Park – Celebrate History, Community, and Freedom under the Open Sky. Patriotic Picnic in the Park – Registration & Meal Order Form Close out a momentous weekend honoring the first shot of the American Revolution with the Lex250 Patriotic Picnic in Hastings Park on Monday, April 21, 2025, from 11:00 AM...

  • Naturalization Ceremony

    Lexington Battle Green 1625 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA, United States

    On April 19th, 1775, Lexington’s town common made history as the site of the first shot of the Revolutionary War. From that war, a new country was born. Now, 250 years later, we welcome a group of aspiring Americans to this historic ground as they are formally naturalized as American citizens and become a part of our colorful national tapestry. This event is open to the public, but seating is extremely limited.

    Stay tuned for more information about this event.