Buckman Tavern
Open daily, March 6-November 27, 2021, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
1 Bedford Street 
781-862-5598
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Built in 1710, this central tavern on the Green was a gathering place for both locals and travelers and the site of many important town meetings. Captain Parker and his militia gathered in this tavern in the early morning hours of April 19, 1775, to await the oncoming British Redcoat troops. 

Buckman Tavern also is home to Lexington Historical Society's Museum Shop.  Last entry in to the tavern and the shop is at 4:00 PM.  If you can't make it to the shop in person, please visit our online shop.

For Group Reservations please contact the Education and Interpretation ​Manager at 781-862-3763 or at ckauffman@lexingtonhistory.org.
Buckman Tavern Self-Paced Audio Tour: Visitors will enjoy peaceful moments as they explore the interior of Buckman Tavern at their leisure using audio wands or QR codes.  The tour will lead visitors through the period rooms while explaining the the history of Buckman Tavern from the time it was built to the Battle of Lexington as well as what life in an 18th century tavern was like for the Buckmans.

  • Tour Information:
    • Times: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Capacity: 10 visitors per tour group
    • Price: Adult(16+): $10. | Child(6-16): $5. | Under 6: FREE
“They make history come alive and when you look out the window you can almost see the Redcoats coming”
 - Trip Advisor ®
​What to Expect
  • Due to the tight interiors of the historic house and as a precaution to our staff who have not had the opportunity to be vaccinated, all visitors and staff will wear masks for the time being. This policy will be reassessed later in the season as public health metrics continue to improve.
  • 6 feet of social distancing will be observed during tours.
  • Tour sizes will be no more than 10 people.
  • Visitors who feel ill or decline to follow the health guidelines are not permitted to attend the tour. A refund will be issued.
Buckman Tavern boasts the Helen Noyes Webster and Mary Milligan Memorial Herb Garden. This garden, originally planted in 1950, has been revitalized by longtime Historical Society members and volunteers Carla Fortmann and Elaine and Guy Doran, with support from the Lexington Field and Garden Club.