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Visit over three centuries of Lexington's past on a walking tour of the historic Old Burying Ground. Beautiful gravestone artwork - from skulls and crossbones to willow trees and urns - reveal how our ancestors grappled with the concept of death. Discover how mortuary art has changed over time, and meet some of Lexington's most...
Join us for a deep-dive into the Coffin Family and their legacy in this specialty tour, Calling All Coffins! Learn about the history of this prolific family while having a chance to connect with others. This tour is intended not just for Coffin descendants but for anyone passionate about genealogy or local history. Pack a...
The 250th anniversary of the American Revolution has prompted locals to revisit and reconsider our town landmarks. Bare fields and unassuming streetcorners hold stories that only the most ardent history lovers remember, some marked with worn signs and others nearly lost to time. Others teem with tour guides and attract visitors from near and far....
Stereotypes about the British military during the American Revolution are countless, and often contradictory. Did England possess the most professional fighting force in the world, or did they bumble through New England, clinging tightly to outdated tactics while shrewd farmers rewrote the rules around them? Historian Andrew O’Shaughnessy untangles this web by following several prominent...
Join us for this specialty tour of the attic at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm. Explore the extensive graffiti collection the attic houses and hear stories about some of the individuals who left their mark on the attic's walls. The attic is not usually open to the public so don’t miss this opportunity to go behind the scenes!...
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...
Lexington History Museums’ special exhibition Swept Up in Revolution at Buckman Tavern follows the lives of ordinary people thrust into extraordinary circumstances. How did a war for independence break out in a sleepy country town, and what were the consequences for the survivors once the smoke cleared? Join Lexington History Museums’ curator Jesse Hilton for...
Join us for this specialty tour of the attic at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm. Explore the extensive graffiti collection the attic houses and hear stories about some of the individuals who left their mark on the attic's walls. The attic is not usually open to the public so don’t miss this opportunity to go behind the scenes!...
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...
Revolution is in the air...and so is murder! In the spirit of Halloween, step back in time into the historic Buckman Tavern, in the early days of the Revolution, where the town is in a frenzy to solve a murder in the midst of war. Whodunnit, and why? Guests will enjoy an evening of food...
Come along on a ghostly outdoor adventure! The spirits of the Old Burying Ground are eager to bring Lexington's past back to life and share with you the tales of what brought them to the grave on this special candlelight tour. As you walk along the winding paths of Lexington's oldest graveyard, hear from John...
The City of Lowell and the Lowell Historic Board are proud to announce the Sun Sign Restoration Lighting, taking place on Monday, October 27, at 6:30PM in front of the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 East Merrimack St. Located atop the historic Sun Building in Kearney Square, the twin rooftop signs have long been a familiar...