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Lexington History Museums connects visitors to the stories, people, and events that shaped the beginning of the American Revolution and Lexington, Massachusetts—from April 19, 1775 to the present day. We respond to feedback with respect and courtesy, and request our friends and fans do the same. Permission to Share: We encourage our community to share content with us, such as photos and stories of

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09/02/2026

🥁 LEXINGTON HAS JAZZ HISTORY.

Drummer, percussionist, bandleader, and beloved teacher, Alan Dawson, played with some of the biggest names in jazz—including Quincy Jones, Dave Brubeck, Clifford Brown, and Dexter Gordon—and taught generations of musicians at Berklee and from his own home in Lexington.

On Thursday, September 10, we’re celebrating his remarkable legacy as part of our Leading Lexingtonian lecture series.

🎶 Live music from Ron Savage, Chris Neville & Ron Mahdi�🥁 A celebration of Dawson’s career and teaching legacy�💬 Stories from his daughter Deborah Mullins and former student Mike Powers�❤️ Family, former students, musicians & music lovers coming together to remember an extraordinary Lexingtonian

Thursday, September 10 | 6–8 PM�📍 Lexington Depot Museum
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alan-dawson-leading-lexingtonian-tickets-1996657937640

Come hear the music. Listen to the stories. And discover the Lexington connection behind one of jazz’s most influential teachers.

Co-sponsored by the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington (ABCL).

08/31/2026

15 adventurers. 5 days. A whole lot of history! ⚔️🌿

This past week, we welcomed 15 kids to our First Shot Summer Adventure! Together, they explored the rich history of our three historic homes, the Depot, and the Belfry—and experienced history far beyond the pages of a textbook.

Our adventurers:
🌿 Foraged for ingredients and created their own herbal remedies
🔴 Met Redcoats and Minutemen
✒️ Tried their hand at quill-writing
💃 Learned colonial dances
🎲 Played history-inspired games
🌲 Spent a day exploring Minuteman National Historical Park
🔨 Crafted historical buttons and artifacts for their very own exhibit
🏛️ Worked with our curators to bring that exhibit to life

It was an incredible five days of exploring, creating, playing, and discovering Lexington’s history together!

Want your kids to join the adventure next summer? Join our newsletter list to be the first to hear details about the 2027 First Shot Summer Adventure when they’re announced. Subscribe at the bottom of our homepage: https://www.lexingtonhistory.org/

08/24/2026

📅 SAVE THE DATE: Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration—October 12!

Last week, the Lexington History Museums team met with Linda Coombs, historian from the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), and Stephanie Stonefish Ryan, a Lexington resident and member of the Lenape Tribe of Delaware, to begin planning our Indigenous Peoples’ Day programming.

We’re excited to host a full day of events across our museums celebrating Indigenous history, culture, and stories.

More details coming soon. Stay tuned!

08/17/2026

Today is , and we are incredibly grateful for the community that helps us keep the stories of 1775 and beyond alive! As a nonprofit museum, we invite everyone to explore the people and stories behind the American Revolution and discover the history that shaped Lexington, our nation, and the community we are today. By understanding the past, we can better understand the world around us and carry those lessons forward.

Your support makes this work possible. Every donation helps us care for Lexington’s historic sites and collections while creating opportunities for future generations to learn from the past and help shape the future.

In celebration, we're offering a little something in return: give $25 or more to Lexington History Museums this month, and enjoy 20% off in-person gift shop purchases all August long (just show your receipt). A small thank-you for the big difference you make in keeping history going!

To donate: https://bit.ly/4hz3E2m

08/11/2026

Breaking news: tricorn hats are back in a BIG way!! (Or did they ever really go out of style... 👀) According to The Onion, the 250th has everyone reaching for a tricorn hat—at parades, on the playground, apparently even mid-soccer-match. Get yours at the Buckman Tavern gift shop before they run out: https://bit.ly/45iDF87

Shoutout to Neil in Indiana for alerting us to this article, and to the fact that there's a printed version of this most esteemed news source. 🗞️🧅

08/09/2026

Looking for a good book? We know a place. 📚

For National Book Lover’s Day, we’re recommending Revolutionary Stories: The Tales Behind What to See in Lexington—a book that doesn’t just tell you about April 19, 1775. It takes you there.

Through firsthand stories and maps, follow the events of that day across Lexington—from monuments and plaques to historic houses, original artifacts, and the Lexington Depot.

Get your copy at the Buckman Tavern gift shop, participating local bookstores, or online: https://bit.ly/3Un84Q4

08/04/2026

History hits different depending on who's marketing it—but it's worth the visit either way! Come see us at Hancock-Clarke, Buckman, Munroe, and the Depot this summer! 🏛️✨

07/22/2026

We were delighted to welcome residents of Brookhaven to the Depot last week as part of our Magical History program! They explored our newest museum and discovered the stories of people who have impacted the town of Lexington through their work, passions, and pursuits.

Their visit was supported by a grant from the Dana Home Foundation. The Dana Home Foundation is dedicated to providing for the care, comfort, and wellbeing of senior citizens, with a special emphasis on serving, directly or indirectly, the needs of those who reside in or have connections to the Town of Lexington. Check them out online to learn more!

07/20/2026

Just a few spots are left in our First Shot! Summer Adventure program, starting August 24—the week before school starts.

Rising 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th graders will enjoy a week packed with hands-on history and fun, including candle-, potion-, and lantern-making, singing, dancing, battle reenactments, a tour of all four museums, games, and more.

Don't miss out—sign up today! https://www.lexingtonhistory.org/family-youth-programming

07/19/2026

🚨 Jill, our Director of Visitor Services, has spoken. 🟥🟨

Some museum fouls are worth a yellow card. Others? Straight to a red.

How many of these have you seen (or accidentally committed)? 👀

Address

13 Depot Square
Lexington, MA
02420

Telephone

+17818621703

Website

https://www.lexingtonhistory.org/

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