Programs and Events
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February
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The Black History Project of Lexington
Saturday, February 8, 10 AM - 12 PM, Archives and Research Center (1332 Massachusetts Avenue) Everyone has a story. Will you share yours with us? Lexington Historical Society and the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington (ABCL) are teaming up to document the history of the black experience in town. Collecting oral histories, photographs, documents, and artifacts will help historians build a clear and complete picture of Lexington’s multiracial history. On February 8th, at our inaugural event, we will be collecting stories and scanning photographs at the new Archives and Research Center at Munroe Tavern. If you or someone you know is interested in contributing to this project, please register here or contact the Historical Society office (programs@lexingtonhistory.org/781-862-1703) for more information. |
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Children’s Tour of Buckman Tavern
Thursday, February 20, 10-11 AM, Buckman Tavern It’s winter in Massachusetts, and kids everywhere spend their days at school or curled up at home with toys and tablets. But what did kids do during the winter in 1775? In an 18th century tavern in February, food was scarce, but chores were plentiful. Join us on a special school vacation tour of Buckman Tavern to explore the space from the perspective of an 18th century child. Learn how to cook on a kitchen hearth, play colonial games, read a story, and make fresh butter to take home! Recommended for ages 4-7. Free; pre-registration is recommended. Please sign up by contacting the office at programs@lexingtonhistory.org or 781-862-1703. |
The 2020 Cronin Lecture Series is sponsored by Enterprise Bank.
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Cronin Lecture: “The Race Underground: Boston, New York, and the Incredible Rivalry That Built America’s First Subway” with Doug Most
Thursday, February 27, 7 PM, Lexington Depot America’s Gilded Age was not all glitz and glamour – the muddy streets of Boston and New York were choked with horse-drawn carriages and streetcars, and the refuse they left behind. Two wealthy brothers – Henry Melville Whitney of Boston and William Collins Whitney of New York – both saw an opportunity to modernize the world in their respective hometowns, and the race to build the first American subway was on. Author Doug Most will tell the story of the birth of the Boston subway system from the millionaires who funded it, the engineers who dreamed it, and the countless workers who gave their strength and determination, and occasionally their lives, to building it. A must see for enthusiasts of local history, the industrial revolution, and trains! Free and open to the public! Reservations are required. Please contact the office at programs@lexingtonhistory.org or 781-862-1703 to reserve your seat. |
