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When the Battle of Lexington was fought in 1775, Hancock Street was a country lane with just two houses. The next 150 years saw many houses built with various architectural styles. Come take a stroll and learn about the Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival, Italianate, and Gothic Revival homes that populate the street today. Leaves from...
Discover the history of the American Revolution and Colonial Massachusetts! Each day during this week-long camp we will visit a historic site associated with the Battle of Lexington and complete crafts, activities, and games associated with Colonial life. You will follow in the footsteps of Paul Revere as you walk the rooms of the Hancock-Clarke...
Visit over three centuries of Lexington's past on a walking tour of the historic Old Burying Ground. From skulls and crossbones, to willow trees and urns, this is the perfect place to see the history of how our ancestors grappled with the concept of death through beautiful artwork. Discover how mortuary art has changed over...
On September 2, 1824, most of Lexington turned out to the Battle Green to see an international superstar who'd been drawing ecstatic crowds in state after state that summer. The Marquis de Lafayette had returned to America for a triumphal anniversary visit, 50 years after his crucial assistance in America's improbable victory not only won...
Making your own clothes was an important part of the war effort during the Revolution! Stop by the Hancock-Clarke House to learn the first step, weaving, using a simple cardboard loom and yarn. Drop in any time between 1:00 - 4:00 PM to learn! This activity is suitable for ages 6 and up, including adults!...
In 1915, Josiah Hayden turned his estate, Journey’s End, into an amphitheater to host a grand pageant for a crowd of 6,500. This massive town celebration showcased Lexington’s illustrious past through music, theater, and dance. Now, journey back to 1915, to the exact location of the pageant! Guests will tour Hayden’s home and two of...
Join researchers and archivists from the University of Massachusetts Lowell's Portuguese American Digital Archive, Nikki Tantum, Gray Fitzsimons, and Nicole Catarino on a walk around the Back Central neighborhood. In the late 1800s, increasing demands for cotton cloth production provided jobs and opportunity for the first Portuguese immigrants arriving in Lowell. In the decades that...
The Wonderland Ball will be a whimsical evening of historical dancing. Elegant attire inspired by Alice in Wonderland, historical dress, and historical "fancy dress" are encouraged. Light refreshments will be served. No partner is required and beginners are welcome! The event will be held in the stately and historic Andover Old Town Hall, which is...
Parades, pageants and pandemonium have defined the many commemorations of the 1775 Battle of Lexington and the first shots of the War for Independence. Over the centuries, thousands of people have descended upon the Battle Green to welcome Revolutionary War heroes like the Marquis de Lafayette on his tour of America in 1824. The anniversaries...
On September 19, 2024, the Concord Museum will commence its highly anticipated fall forum series with a special discussion featuring Mary Beth Norton, renowned historian and award winning author of the landmark text 1774: The Long Year of Revolution. This exciting event marks the beginning of a series of programs hosted by the Concord Museum...
18th century kids had toys too, but most were simple and homemade, using household items as materials. Button spinners were popular and fun to play with. Make one of your own to take home! Included with museum admission - drop in any time between 1:00 - 4:00 PM to participate!
How does it happen that Americans are still staging rituals of adulation for Lafayette, cheering him on Broadway, 190 years after his death? It's entirely fitting, as it turns out, because if anyone is suitable for immortality, it's the Marquis. Come explore why the man may well have been even greater than his myth, with...