Between 1755 and 1834, American, British, French, and German cartographers created maps to record, establish, and legitimize land claims in North America. These maps illustrate large shifts in the territorial possessions of European nations such as France, Spain, and Great Britain, as well as in land inhabited by indigenous peoples. Maps help tell the story...
This ongoing exhibit highlights Lexington's pivotal role in the American Revolution as the site of the conflict’s opening battle and a powerful symbol of colonial resistance to British rule. Lexington’s significance lies not only in this first battle but also in what it represented. The town embodied the colonies’ growing determination to defend their rights...
For fifty years the museum and library has sought to fulfill the vision “to tell a thrilling story—the story of America” through programs, publications, exhibitions, and collections. This exhibition explores how the museum and library’s collection has grown, changed, and helped tell this story over half a century.
A photography exhibit by women night photographers. Featuring the work of 20 photographers from around the world. Exhibit from January 1 thru February 28th, 2026.
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of legendary British rock band Queen's debut album and the release of their iconic song "Bohemian Rhapsody", and embracing Freddie Mercury's love of opera, Lexington Pops Chorus presents "At the Opera with Lexington Pops Chorus".
This exciting concert connects well known traditional opera choruses with 50 years of rock opera from Queen and features: Puccini's "Nessun Dorma", selections from Bizet's Carmen, Verdi's "Anvil Chorus" and "Va, Pensiero", and from Queen "Radio Gaga", "Under Pressure", "Bohemian Rhapsody", "You're My Best Friend", and much more!
Concerts on the evening of Friday, January 23 and the afternoon of Sunday, January 25. More details at our website: https://www.lexpops.org/
Connecting will know traditional opera choruses with fifty years of rock opera from Queen.
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of legendary British rock band Queen's debut album and the release of their iconic song "Bohemian Rhapsody", and embracing Freddie Mercury's love of opera, Lexington Pops Chorus presents "At the Opera with Lexington Pops Chorus". This exciting concert connects well known traditional opera choruses with 50 years of rock opera from...
Do you love to sing? Join Lexington Pops Chorus! Two free open rehearsals to try us out (Tuesdays, January 27 and February 3). We are singing a lovely selection of songs from around the world for our concert series in May. We would love to welcome you!
The museum is open this Saturday from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. Come see our exhibitions and visit our Library & Archives. Admission: FREE
A film about why you should join a club and why the fate of America depends on it! Admission: FREE
Join us at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library at 1:00 pm for a screening of the 2024 documentary, Join or Die. In this Emmy-nominated film, follow the half-century story of America’s civic unraveling through the journey of legendary social scientist–and former Lexington resident–Robert Putnam. Putnam’s groundbreaking book Bowling Alone and his research into America’s decades-long decline in community connections could hold the answers to our democracy’s present crisis.
Flanked by influential fans and scholars, as well as inspiring groups building community in neighborhoods across the country, join Bob as he explores three urgent civic questions: What makes democracy work? Why is American democracy in crisis? And, most importantly… What can we do about it?
Do you love to sing? Join Lexington Pops Chorus! Two free open rehearsals to try us out (Tuesdays, January 27 and February 3). We are singing a lovely selection of songs from around the world for our concert series in May. We would love to welcome you!
