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    • Accessibility and Logisitics
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      • Past Exhibits
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April School Vacation Activities


Monday, April 20th
​Patriot's Day Activities


For information regarding Patriot's Day Events please visit the following sites:
  • Lexington Historical Society Activities
  • Town of Lexington:  Patriot's Day Programming
  • Minute Man National Historic Park
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Tuesday, April 21st 
Revolutionary Scavenger Hunt
9 AM - 12 PM, Starting at the Depot


Where is the Parker boulder? Is there a weather-vane on the Belfry? What happened at the Harrington House? No matter how long you've lived in Lexington, there is still plenty for your kids to discover! Have them test their clue-solving and observation skills with a Revolutionary-themed scavenger hunt that takes them to sites around the Lexington Green. Fun and prizes for all ages! ​
  • Start and end at the Depot Building in Lexington Center  
  • Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult (the hunt is self guided)
  • Free!
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Wednesday, April 22nd
Children's Battle of Lexington Reenactment


Defend your home or squash a rebellion, the choice is yours!!!  The Lexington Historical Society, in partnership with the Lexington Minute Men and His Majesty’s 10th Regiment of Foot welcome all willing participants for a reenactment of the Battle of Lexington.  Participants will be trained by members of the Lexington Minute Men or His Majesty’s 10th Regiment of Foot prior to reenacting the Battle of Lexington.    After the battle, participants will have a chance to interact with reenactors from both the Lexington Minute Men and His Majesty’s 10th Regiment of Foot.
  • Guardians are encouraged to drop off their children for training and return to view the battle reenactment.
  • Register for the event here (slots fill up early).
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Funding from Mass Humanities has been provided through the National Endowment for the
​Humanities ​as part of the 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

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Lexington Historical Society
13 Depot Square
Lexington, MA 02420

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Lexington Historical Society
P.O. Box 514
Lexington, MA 02420

Main  Office: 781-862-1703
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