Welcome
The Day the Revolution Began (trailer) is a new video program being developed by Rick Beyer, Plate of Peas Productions. It's completion will coincide with the completion of the restoration of the Hancock-Clarke House
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See more about the Hancock-Clarke Restoration
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The Lexington Historical Society preserves and celebrates Lexington's history, with a special emphasis on the town's important role in the beginning of the American Revolution. The Society presents entertaining and educational programs for adults, children and families all year-round in the Lexington Depot. The Depot building is available for rental by Lexington community groups, residents and businesses.
The Society manages three nationally historic house museums: the Hancock-Clarke House, Paul Revere's Lexington destination; Buckman Tavern, the gathering place of the Lexington militia on April 19, 1775; and Munroe Tavern, temporary British field headquarters during the retreat from Concord to Boston. Guided tours of these houses are available April through October, with tours by appointment during the off-season. An important part of our mission is our educational programs that focus on Colonial life and the American Revolution for elementary, middle and high school students.
The Society's Museum Shop at Buckman Tavern stocks a full range of books for all ages, and many beautiful handcrafted items and reproductions from our collections. Some of these items are available on-line.
Many questions about Lexington history can be answered through research in the Society's Archives, a rich repository of documents, maps, photographs and books. Our website will guide you through the research process and contains answers to frequently asked questions.
Smart Destinations (Go Boston Card) has recently become an affiliate of the Lexington Historical Society. The Society receives financial support from Smart Destinations when you access their website through the link below.
The Society's offices are at the Lexington Depot, 13 Depot Square in the heart of downtown Lexington, open 8:30 PM – 2:30 PM weekdays. Please Contact Us with your questions.
