"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...
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.
On the eve of April 19, 1775, Paul Revere and William Dawes, fellow Sons of Liberty, rode hard from Boston, arriving in town just before midnight. Their destination: The home of Reverend Clarke. Their mission: To warn Patriot leaders John Hancock and Samuel Adams of the impending British raid. Get an early start of the...
Enjoy a film screening of Lexington Historical Society’s award-winning video along with a special Q & A session with British and Colonial reenactors and a sampling of Colonial Music. Additional screenings will be held at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Odds are, if you lived in Massachusetts in the 18th century, you lived on a farm. What skills would you need to live off the land, and how did you unwind after all this work?In this one-day camp, become a historian and explore a historic house and artifacts that tell us about our past. We'll...
The Gold Rush of 1849 brought scores of the hopeful to California, both to mine the hills for treasure, and to build the railroads that would connect the newly wealthy frontier to the rest of the country. Chinese immigrants made up a massive part of this labor force. As they entered the US and the...
The Munroe Tavern museum features three beautiful gardens of 18th century flowers maintained by the Lexington Field and Garden Club. Stop in to see them in full bloom, with activities for the whole family! • Chats with our gardeners • Flower-themed art making • Flower history • 18th century music and dance Outdoor events FREE!...
America in the World War I era was a tinderbox: a time of fierce debate over labor rights, free speech, and racial equality. In an era marked by vigilanteism spurred on by the government, citizen turned against citizen in the war over what it means to be American. Lynchings, suppression of the press, and violence...
