- About us
- Background
- Collections
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Lexington Historical Society is an energetic group of people interested in Lexington’s history and heritage and enthused about presenting it to the public. We give tours of our fascinating historic sites, where the events of the early days of the American Revolution unfolded. Visitors walk in the steps of John Hancock, Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, and George Washington! The Society provides programming year-round for all ages:
- Lectures and book groups for adults
- Educational programs for school groups
- A summer camp
- Parties, picnics, and family fun
- Artistic and cultural exhibits and events
We pride ourselves on making the most of Lexington’s growing diversity through collaborative community programs. The Society has extensive collections from throughout three hundred years of Lexington history, which we display in engaging exhibits in many venues throughout our community.
Hours:The Buckman Tavern & Museum Shop is open from 9:30 AM - 4 PM. The Hancock-Clarke House is open from 10 AM - 4 PM (Weekends Only). The Munroe Tavern is open from 12 - 4 PM (Weekends Only, through Patriot's Day).
Directions
Our historic houses are located in Lexington, Massachusetts, near the center of town. You can drive to Lexington via Route 95/128 (exit 31A, Bedford Street/Rt. 225) and Route 2 (Waltham Street exit). Follow the signs to Lexington Center. To take public transportation to Lexington (Monday through Saturday), use the MBTA subway Red Line to Alewife Station. Bus routes #76 (Hanscom Air Force Base) and #62 (Bedford VA Hospital) run to and from Alewife Station. Travel time one way is about 25 minutes. Buses run frequently during peak hours, traveling along Massachusetts Avenue and making stops in Lexington Center.
Founded: 1886
Collection overview: From its founding in 1886, the Society has gathered key collections and artifacts to preserve for future generations. While much of the focus in Lexington is often given to the Revolutionary era, the Society’s curatorial and archival holdings of more than 20,000 items reflect Lexington’s rich history from the 1630s through present day.
The Society has been fortunate to receive collections from town organizations, businesses, churches, town historians, military companies, selectmen, photographers, town meeting members, and architects, to name but a few. We continue to acquire archival resources on an ongoing basis, and welcome donations of Lexington-related documents, photographs, objects and other items.
Lexington Historical Society
13 Depot Square
Lexington, Mass. 02421
13 Depot Square
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