Lexington Chapter, NSDAR, Lexington, MA

03/17/2026

Happy Evacuation Day 250!

This Evacuation Day celebrates 250 years since the British Army withdrew from Boston after a ten-month siege, thanks to the courage and strategy of the Continental Army and the thousands of men and women who supported the siege.

On March 17 we are celebrating the Revolutionary turning point and pivotal day for Massachusetts with events across the Commonwealth!

👣 Hit the trail and join Hub Town Tours for a special Evacuation Day 250 Walking Tour. Travel the Freedom Trail through Downtown and the North End as guides share the gripping story of Boston on the brink of revolution — the perfect prelude to the day’s commemorations:
⏰10:00 AM–12:30 PM
📍139 Tremont Street, Boston Common

🎧 Explore beyond Boston and head north for the AudaTours Stoneham Audio Tour, a self-guided journey through centuries of rebellion, ambition, and intrigue. Tap play and uncover the hidden stories woven into Stoneham’s streets:
⏰12:00–2:00 PM
📍Nobility Hill Historic District, Stoneham, MA

🏛️ Celebrate with a ceremonial commemoration at Dorchester Heights Monument with Boston National Historical Park. The Monument stands as a lasting tribute to courage, leadership, and perseverance of the American artillery on the day the British departed from Boston in 1776:
⏰11:00 AM–1:30 PM
📍Dorchester Heights Monument and Grounds, Dorchester MA



Meet Boston
📸: Boston Herald

03/01/2026

On the final day of February, the Lexington Chapter gathered for their Good Citizens and Chapter meeting at the Clocktower Clubhouse. This was our first in-person meeting since December, and the atmosphere was filled with lighthearted fun before we officially began. The event was attended by our Good Citizens participants and their families. This year’s chapter winner was Adelyn Kelly from Reading High School, with the decision coming down to a close call between her and Grace Luo Qu from Lexington High School. Both of these outstanding young women have promising futures ahead. After a brief intermission and a chance to mingle with our Good Citizen winners, Chapter Regent Avalon Borucki led the official chapter meeting.
Chapter Chaplain Michele Kane formally inducted three new members into our chapter: Peggy Kelly, Judith Kelly, and Cynthia Wellerbrady. We also had Prospective member, Sharon Cerci in attendance.
Chapter Vice Regent Chris Sheils offered congratulations to the three winners from our January Google Meet gathering. Following the business portion, we enjoyed an energetic round of trivia on Kahoot, focusing on Boston’s Freedom Trail. Our chapter Historian, Emily Boulnois, claimed first place, with the VIS Chair, Joyce Dvorak, and Prospective Member Kelly Floyd—who was not present to accept her prize—finishing as runners-up.
Service to America Chair Deborah Myers recognized members Peggy Borucki, Donna Hooper, and Mary Jones by presenting them with certificates for logging the first, second, and third highest Service to America hours, respectively. Thanks to the efforts of these dedicated members and everyone who contributed, the Lexington Chapter achieved 101% of its Service to America goal. In gratitude for her outstanding service—not only as Service to America Chair but in many other ways—Chapter Regent Avalon Borucki and Vice Regent Chris Sheils presented Deborah Myers with a Service of Appreciation Award.
It is always a pleasure to see our members at meetings, whether online or in person, but it was especially wonderful to have Marcia Steere and Wilda Ward join us. We eagerly anticipate celebrating Wilda’s 100th birthday at our May meeting.

01/30/2026

Patriot’s Day is less than four months away!

Mark your calendars - Patriots' Day Weekend 2026 is only a couple of months away!

Patriots' Day Weekend is taking place from Friday, April 17, to Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Visit the Town Celebrations Committee's Patriots' Day webpage for the current schedule of events for Patriots' Day Weekend: https://lexingtonma.gov/851/Patriots-Day-2026

Please note: This schedule is subject to change.

01/24/2026

RootsTech is the annual geneaology conference by FamilySearch. Just create a (free) login to attend for free March 5-7! You can also access previous years’ recordings. There are so many genealogy topics to choose from!

Which RootsTech sessions are you most excited for? Whether you’re attending in Salt Lake City or joining us online, you can customize your schedule to match your interests. We can’t wait to see what you pick!

Register here: https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/registration?cid=SO-00054744

12/31/2025

Good job Lexington DAR members! So far we have 30 sponsorships for Wreaths Across America 2026! That means 60 deserving Veterans will receive a wreath on December 19, 2026. Remember you have until midnight on December 31, 2025, to get the two-for-one. Have you sponsored your America Revolution Patriot yet?

www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/MA0154P

12/14/2025

Wreaths Across America placed wreaths on Veterans graves today. Starting today, December 13, through December 31, 2025, for every wreath sponsored, an additional wreath will be added to those to be placed on a Veterans grave in December 2026. A true win-win.

Wreaths Across America ("WAA") coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies every December to "Remember, Honor, and Teach" about the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families. Please check out this page to learn how you can help by sponsoring Veterans Remembrance Wreaths or by joining us on Decembe...

12/02/2025

It’s Giving Tuesday!

11/26/2025

Light the Arch! This Friday, November 28 at 7 pm.

We are so excited to announce that just over six months into our VO250 initiative, we will be lighting the arch on Friday, Nov. 28, revealing the total number of community service hours the Lexington community has committed to so far.

The VO250 Arch is a demonstration of Lexington’s commitment to community. For every 20,000 hours of community service logged by residents, another bulb in the Arch will be lit until we reach our goal of 250,000 combined hours by April 2026.

This Arch lighting represents a huge milestone, and we are excited to celebrate with all of the community members who helped get to this point. Please join us as we light the Arch, located on Massachusetts Avenue outside the Town Office Building, on Friday, Nov. 28, at 7 p.m., after the Town tree lighting at Emery Park.

Keep up the good work, and visit lex250.org/vo250 to log your hours and find out how you can get involved with volunteering to support our community through this initiative.

11/16/2025

Our friends, the Minute Men!

We are excited to share that Ken Burns’ documentary, “The American Revolution,” which features the Lexington Minute Men, is premiering Sunday, Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. on .

The Lexington Minute Men are driven by the purpose of commemorating the actions of the men and women of Lexington on April 19, 1775, where the first shots of the American Revolution were fired.

The Lexington Minute Men worked with the film crew in two sessions over the course of two years to demonstrate battle reenactments. Footage from those sessions will be used in the documentary.

We are honored to have Lexington, and the Lexington Minute Men, be a part of the documentary, and grateful to Ken Burns’ for his role in preserving the stories of our nation’s history.

Be sure to tune in and watch!

11/01/2025

My husband unpacked some family treasures today. The Teddy Roosevelt Bears was given to his Grandpa Jones in 1906 and the Children of the White House to his Mother in 1933. Each was five years old. Nantucket Island.

10/19/2025

The Lexington Chapter commemorated its 130th anniversary today. Founded on October 19th, 1895, the Lexington Chapter of NSDAR appointed Mrs. Van Ness as its inaugural Regent, who held national number 4760. Since its inception, the organization has expanded significantly and now numbers over one million DAR members.
Today's celebration was presided over by Chapter Regent Avalon Borucki. Vice State Regent Jean Silvia, also an associate member, conveyed greetings on behalf of the State. District 1 Director Peggy Borucki, a chapter member, read the State Legislature Proclamation, extending best wishes for ongoing success over the next 130 years. Vice Regent Chris Sheils presented the town of Lexington’s Proclamation, expressing support and anticipation for the chapter’s future endeavors.
Former Chapter Chaplain Kathy Knowles, substituting for Michele Kane, officiated the induction of new member Ellen Avery. Emily Boulnois was recognized as this year’s Chapter Outstanding Junior. Joyce Dvorak received both her certificate for completing the New Horizon’s course, along with its cord, and an additional certificate in recognition of her Service to America.
A gavel crafted from an Elm tree from the Green was raised, and attendees enjoyed refreshments and a commemorative birthday cake. Additionally, Deb Rapp’s son Greg, proprietor of a local nursery, generously donated 15 mum plants in burgundy, yellow, and white, which were raffled among chapter members