The Revolution in Concert: Evelyn Harris
The Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum commemorates the anniversary of the American Revolution with an outdoor concert series of period and revolutionary music, The Revolution in Concert, held in the Museum’s sunken garden. […]
Forty Acres and the American Revolution: Stories of Independence and Servitude
A new exhibit explores the experiences of enslaved, indentured and free individuals navigating cultural and political tensions in Hadley, MA, on the eve of the American Revolution. The exhibit opens […]
First Baptist Church of Lexington Pancake Breakfast
First Baptist Church of Lexington is holding their annual Patriot’s Day Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, April 19th from 6 a.m.-10 a.m. “All you can eat” pancakes, sausages, orange juice and […]
Arrival of Paul Revere & William Dawes on Horseback from Boston at Hastings Park
Every year on Patriot’s Day, the National Lancers reenact the rides of Paul Revere and William Dawes. Paul Revere leaves on horseback from the North End, Boston and William Dawes […]
Naturalization Ceremony
On April 19th, 1775, Lexington’s town common made history as the site of the first shot of the Revolutionary War. From that war, a new country was born. Now, 250 […]
Reenactment of the Battle of Lexington
The Lexington Minute Men will conduct the 250th Anniversary Reenactment of the Civilian Evacuation of the Battle of Lexington and the Battle of Lexington on the Lexington Battle Green on […]
Black History at the Hancock-Clarke House
The Hancock-Clarke House holds a unique role as the only site of enslavement open to the public in Lexington. Inside the museum, learn about Jack and Dinah, two individuals enslaved […]
Ye Ole Burial Ground Ceremony
This is the ceremony that we normally do after the reenactment is over. We will lay a wreath at the grave of the British Soldier as well as Captain Parker’s […]
Battle Green Rededication
After the 250th Battle of Lexington Anniversary Reenactment, the morning will pivot to an exciting and never-before-seen Patriotic Performance and demonstration by the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, in […]
111th Patriots’ Day 5-Mile Road Race
Be part of a historic tradition by registering for the 111th Lexington Lions Patriots Day 5 Mile Road Race! Set against the backdrop of scenic Lexington on April 19, 2025, […]
