"This month's Book Chat features a special conversation with Mary Keenan, author of the newly released book Petitions: A Patriot Legacy! In pre-Civil War America, the most effective grassroots method of enacting change was the humble petition. Particularly for women who were unable to vote, this was an invaluable tool to create a better society...
Hurry, as tickets for the Gala are selling fast! Click on the ticket purchase link now and join us in celebrating the Year of the Dragon. Part of the ticketing proceeds will be donated to the Cary Library ChiRP project. We look forward to seeing you on Jan 21! Date: January 21, 2024 Time: 5 –...
Valentines Workshop Saturday, February 3 - from 9 to 12noon MCA classrooms 103 & 104 (ground floor) We are delighted to bring back our annual Valentine's-making event! Items like scissors, markers, glue, stamps, glitter, and more will all be provided. Bring your own ideas or find creative inspiration to make valentines as gifts for family...
Valentines Printmaking Studio Sunday, February 4 @ 1pm Try your hand in our printmaking studio with this easy, quick method of printmaking to create decorative Valentine prints. With a collagraph approach, transform milk cartons into printing plates, with unique shapes and incised decorations. Work together on large prints or make small, personalized prints - perfect...
A traditional fife and drum corps based in Lexington, Massachusetts that is also the largest junior fife and drum corps in New England.
Reenactment Rehearsal - Updated
Lexington Minute Men reenact the second call to arms from Captain John Parker on the afternoon of April 19, 1775, with additional dialogue from Rev. Jonas Clarke. Following this event, the Minute Men march up Mass Ave to Fiske Hill before continuing on to the Parker’s Revenge site in the Minute Man National Park for...
Lexington Minute Men lay a wreath at the site of the Parker's Revenge skirmish in honor of, Nathaniel Wyman and Jedediah Monroe, two of Parker's militia who were killed that afternoon.
Lexington Minute Men reenact the Parker’s Revenge skirmish which occurred in the afternoon of April 19th. The Lexington Militia Company, under Captain John Parker, ambushed the retreating Redcoats near the Lexington-Lincoln town line.
Demonstration of Revolutionary War weapons and tactics.
Follow the British retreat as they fight the Colonial Militia in Tower Park, featuring a working reproduction cannon. Organized by the Lexington Minute Men.
Watch Disney's 1957 adaptation of the classic book Johnny Tremain, which follows the adventures of a young patriot as he joins the Sons of Liberty and takes part in historical events.
