On April 19th, 2024, the Town will launch the celebrations for Lex250. The Lexington Bicentennial Band, in conjunction with the Lexington 250 Committee, will present a Countdown-to-250 Concert on Friday, April 19, 2024, starting at 7:00 pm. It is billed as a Pre-Revolution Concert, which will feature music of the British Isles, highlighting one year...

This session will examine the similarities and differences between the two towns socially, economically and politically, and discuss how each came to play its signal part on April 19, 1775. We’ll also look at the long dispute between the two towns, starting in 1825, with who deserved credit for firing the first shots and starting...

In 1824, the people of Lexington awaited a major milestone: the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and the Revolutionary War. Also anticipating this occasion was one of the last surviving war heroes of that generation: General Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette. The celebrated soldier made one last visit back to the United...

Join Lexington 250 for a free community event to celebrate Captain John Parker’s 295th Birthday with a festive celebration on the Lexington Battle Green. Bring along a chair or blanket. There will be music, activities, and a one-of-a-kind birthday cake creation by Wilson Farm Bakers! Leading off the musical performances will be a joint concert...