Lexplore history together!
Lexington Historical Society
  • Home
    • About
    • Board Directory
    • Blog
    • Contact
    • COVID-19 Information
    • Digital Content
    • Employment
    • Staff
  • Visit
    • Accessibility and Logisitics
    • Current Exhibits >
      • Past Exhibits
    • Historic Sites >
      • Buckman Tavern
      • Hancock-Clarke House
      • Munroe Tavern
    • Walking Tours
    • Virtual Tours
  • Education
    • Digital Learning
    • Family and Youth Programs >
      • April Vacation Activities
      • Colonial Kids
      • First Shot Summer Camp
    • Home School Programs
    • School Programs
    • School Group Visits
    • Colonial Performers
  • Events
    • Virtual Patriots Day 2021
  • Join
    • Membership
    • Volunteer >
      • Archives
      • Buildings and Grounds
      • Collections
      • Hancock-Clarke Greeters
      • Munroe Tavern Greeters
      • Programs and Events
  • Give
    • Bluebirds of Hope
    • Corporate Community Partners
    • Donate Something >
      • COVID-19 History Project
    • Help Us Conserve Something
  • Research
    • Archival Procedures
    • Archives & Research Center
    • Online Collections
    • Online Exhibits
    • Publications and Reports
    • Research Requests
    • Research & Reproduction Fees
  • Rent
    • Catering, Bartending & Equipment Rental
    • Depot Floor Plan
    • Depot History
    • Depot Photos
    • Rental Inquiry Form
    • Rental Rates
    • Venue Details
  • Shop
  • Home
    • About
    • Board Directory
    • Blog
    • Contact
    • COVID-19 Information
    • Digital Content
    • Employment
    • Staff
  • Visit
    • Accessibility and Logisitics
    • Current Exhibits >
      • Past Exhibits
    • Historic Sites >
      • Buckman Tavern
      • Hancock-Clarke House
      • Munroe Tavern
    • Walking Tours
    • Virtual Tours
  • Education
    • Digital Learning
    • Family and Youth Programs >
      • April Vacation Activities
      • Colonial Kids
      • First Shot Summer Camp
    • Home School Programs
    • School Programs
    • School Group Visits
    • Colonial Performers
  • Events
    • Virtual Patriots Day 2021
  • Join
    • Membership
    • Volunteer >
      • Archives
      • Buildings and Grounds
      • Collections
      • Hancock-Clarke Greeters
      • Munroe Tavern Greeters
      • Programs and Events
  • Give
    • Bluebirds of Hope
    • Corporate Community Partners
    • Donate Something >
      • COVID-19 History Project
    • Help Us Conserve Something
  • Research
    • Archival Procedures
    • Archives & Research Center
    • Online Collections
    • Online Exhibits
    • Publications and Reports
    • Research Requests
    • Research & Reproduction Fees
  • Rent
    • Catering, Bartending & Equipment Rental
    • Depot Floor Plan
    • Depot History
    • Depot Photos
    • Rental Inquiry Form
    • Rental Rates
    • Venue Details
  • Shop

The Tours are Coming, the Tours are Coming!

7/13/2020

1 Comment

 
Picture
After months of virtual history, it’s time to get real.

Starting Monday July 20, Lexington Historical Society will offer Outdoor Guided Tours! With 4 guided walking tours and 2 brand-new self-guided phone tours, there is something for everyone and we can’t wait to welcome you back to our landscapes.
 
Our guided walking tours allow for a safe return for visitors and the opportunity to think outside the box of a traditional historic house tour. Tours will be conducted in accordance with CDC, state and local guidelines. Groups of no more than 10 will explore the landscapes – both natural and built - around two of our historic houses and the circa 1690 Old Burying Ground.  
 
Buckman Tavern Talk: Visitors will hear the history of Buckman Tavern from the time it was built to the Battle of Lexington as well as what life in a Colonial Tavern was like for the Buckmans. Visitors are invited to look through the windows to see the historic furnished interior. 
 
Architecture Tour: This short walking tour will start at Buckman Tavern and lead visitors down Hancock Street to the Hancock-Clarke House. The tour will provide an overview of the different architectural styles found throughout Lexington and are most prominent on this street.
 
Old Burying Ground Tour (traditional): This tour highlights the history of the Old Burying Ground. The tour will discuss the general history of the Old Burying Ground and visitors will discover some of the stories of Lexington’s past residents. 
 
Stories in Stone: Visitors will go on a tour of the Old Burying Ground discussing specific gravestones and memorials. This tour, while touching on the history of the Old Burying Ground, is focused on the evolution through time of the Old Burying Ground and highlights specific stones for artistic and historical exploration.
 
What to Expect: In accordance with CDC, state and local guidelines, all staff and visitors will be required to wear face coverings and 6 feet of social distancing will be observed during tours. All tour tickets will be timed and available for pre-purchase online. Tour sizes will be no more than 10 people (9 visitors + 1 guide). Visitors will be outside for the entirety of the walking tour. Our historic houses are closed to the public.  Please plan accordingly for restroom and other needs. Visitors who feel ill or decline to follow the health guidelines are not permitted to attend the tour.  A refund will be issued.
 
Handheld History: Visitors can now head outside and explore Lexington's history with new self-guided phone tours! Lexington by Foot and Phone is a personal handheld guide to the past. These tours will allow users to explore outdoor historic sites in the town center at their own pace and on their own schedule. Take a walk around the Battle Green to learn more about the fateful first day of the American Revolution, and the monuments that commemorate it. Or stroll up Hancock Street to discover a stunning array of historic 19th century buildings in many architectural styles. More tours to come!

Full tour details are available at lexingtonhistory.org/landscapes.

-Stacey Fraser, Collections and Outreach Manager

1 Comment
sandeep link
7/30/2020 05:45:37 am

good information

<a href="https://areflect.com/category/today-in-history/">today in history</a>

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    Authors

    Featuring the voices of Lexington Historical Society permanent staff and occasional guest authors.

    Archives

    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018

    Categories

    All

    RSS Feed

Picture
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.

Copyright 2021 Lexington Historical Society
Physical Address:
Lexington Historical Society
13 Depot Square
Lexington, MA 02420

Mailing Address:
Lexington Historical Society
P.O. Box 514
Lexington, MA 02420

Main  Office: 781-862-1703
Archives & Collections: 781-862-3763
Tours: 781-862-3763
Subscribe to Newsletter