Exhibitions
Lexington Historical Society offers 5 rotating, special exhibitions per year in all of our historic spaces, plus 4 rotating exhibits in the windows of Lexington’s CVS pharmacy.
Lexington Academy
Location: CVS Pharmacy, 1735 Massachusetts Avenue
Opening: January 9th, 2024
Colonial towns in Massachusetts were required by law to offer public elementary schools, but these were not always able to provide enough education to get students into college. Following the American Revolution, private academies popped up to service families who wanted secondary education for their children. While some, like Deerfield Academy, still operate today, Lexington Academy closed after just ten years. Looking at its archives can teach us quite a bit about the values and educational content of the time.
Lexington Academy is free and viewable from the sidewalk.