In celebration of 250 years since the Battle of Lexington and 140 years of harvests at Wilson Farm, the Lexington Chamber of Commerce and Lex250 are proud to host a special Gala at Wilson Farm. Bringing together multiple local favorites, this event promises to create a warm and festive setting, where gourmet appetizers, a one-hour...
Dance Around the World (DAW) is an event to celebrate the cultural diversity through an evening of International Folk, Classical and Pop dance.
Step back in time to experience the anxious hours before the start of the American Revolution. It’s past midnight on April 19th, 1775, and Paul Revere has just left the home of Lexington’s minister, Jonas Clarke, with news of an impending British attack. This leaves the home’s occupants to take in the news and prepare...
THE COST OF FREEDOM SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025 | 7:30PM PRE-CONCERT CONDUCTOR'S TALK AT 6:30PM Sponsored by Winfield and Linda Perry Beethoven | Symphony No. 3 “Eroica” Still | In Memoriam Martinů | Memorial to Lidice Williams | Liberty Fanfare William Grant Still’s In Memoriam memorializes the forgotten Black soldiers who fought for our country...
Behind any founding father are numerous founding mothers, sisters, and lovers. Benjamin Franklin had a large cast of women in his life, most importantly his wife of 44 years, Deborah Read Franklin. While frequently absent from the historical narrative due to their frequent time apart, Deborah was an important witness to and active participant in the political workings of the early Revolution, running the family businesses and raising a family in tumultuous times with her husband often away.
The Inn at Hastings Park, Boston area's only Relais & Châteaux property located in historic Lexington, MA is in the revolutionary spirit! To celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution, rum will be the focus of this craft cocktail class. During the colonial era, Boston was in the business of...
LexCAN and the Town of Lexington invite you to the 2025 Lexington Sustainability Fair! The event will feature a keynote speaker, a panel of local speakers, an electric vehicle showcase, a full slate of vendors and organizations, and family friendly activities.
The history of immigration to the United States has been complex and, at times, brutal. Our country has welcomed immigrants and, at other times, excluded certain people as the new American culture has developed. Today, we often describe the United States as a melting pot, but that has been contentious. The United States is a unique experiment. What is different about our country as opposed to others with a multicultural population? With the international common language of music as a guide to our history, what can we discover about ourselves?
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.
Lexington, MA- Galaray House is proud to present Christina Chang as its featured artist for April 2025. A celebrated Asian American artist, Chang is known for her bold, colorful abstract paintings and landscapes that immerse viewers in dynamic energy and movement. A special Artist Reception will take place on First Friday, April 4, 2025, from...
The historic town of Lexington Massachusetts has a thriving, vibrant arts community. Lexington Open Studios provides an annual opportunity to foster relationships & connections between artists and the community. This event provides opportunities to view art made within the community; to interact with local artists; and to have access to artists' working spaces. Our goal...
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...
