Programs and Events
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Stories In Stone
Fridays through October, 10:30 AM, starting from Buckman Tavern Visit over three centuries of Lexington's past on a walking tour of the historic Old Burying Ground. From skulls and crossbones, to willow trees and urns, this is the perfect place to the history of how our ancestors grappled with the concept of death through beautiful artwork. Discover how mortuary art has changed over time here, and meet some of Lexington's most famous inhabitants along the way. $5/adult, 16 & under FREE. Buy tickets at Buckman Tavern. Please note, this tour involves crossing busy streets as well as walking and standing on uneven, unshaded ground. Sturdy shoes and sunscreen are recommended. |
August
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Lexington’s Spinning Protest
Saturday, August 31, 12 – 4 PM, Harrington Road (across from the Battle Green) On the exact 250th anniversary of the 1769 spinning protest in Lexington, come to a reenactment of that important event in its original location! There will be spinners in period dress, interpreters sharing information about the craft of spinning, the political climate of the time and the British goods boycott that sparked the 1769 spinning bee. Plus, a preview of our 2020 Buckman Tavern exhibit on women and political protest. Free and open to the public! |
September
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Bauhaus and Beyond: An Interpretive Tour of the Walter Gropius House, Lincoln
Thursday, September 12, 7 -9 PM The finest embodiment of Walter Gropius’ philosophy stands on a hill in Lincoln and looks much as it did - inside and out - when the architect and his family moved in back in 1938. Join Peter Gittleman of Historic New England, a friend of the Gropius family, for an intimate and personal visit. Enjoy wine, refreshments, and period music as you marvel at the modernist marriage of form and function in architecture, materials, and furnishings. Limited to 30 people; $100. Tickets go on sale August 21, 2019. More information. Generously sponsored by: Christina Gamota George Gamota Janovitz & Tse Kane Investments Lester E. Savage Real Estate
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11th Annual Golf Classic
Monday, September 30, 10:30 AM, Lexington Golf Club Please join us for this enjoyable annual golf outing, including lunch, dinner, eighteen holes of golf, a hole-in-one prize, and a raffle for some great golf-related prizes! Registration at the Lexington Golf Club begins at 10:30am, followed by a shotgun start promptly at noon. $600/Foursome Golf Package $175/Individual Golf Package Corporate and tee sponsorships available. Register by calling the office at 781-862-1703, or by emailing programs@lexingtonhistory.org. Or, download the form below, complete it, and mail it to: Lexington Historical Society P.O. Box 514 Lexington, MA 02420 
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October
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Cronin Lecture: "The American Tradition of Collaborative Design, the Bauhaus, and Hideo Sasaki"
Thursday, October 3rd, time TBA, Lexington Depot This is the story of an extraordinary man and design professional, Hideo Sasaki, who was also a long time Lexington resident. Mr. Sasaki fostered a broad vision of the concept of collaborative design through his teaching at Harvard, his public service in Washington on the Fine Arts Commission and as adviser to university presidents and prominent American families; a vision that is carried out today through the legacy of the professional service firm that he founded in 1953, Sasaki Associates. Five of Mr Sasaki's existing and former partners will tell the story in the context of the american tradition of collaborative design which had its beginnings with the assembly of design professionals for the World Columbia Exposition in Chicago in 1891. Presenters: Richard Galehouse, Stu Dawson, David Hirzel, Fred Merrill, and Don Olson. Space is limited and reservations are required. Please call 781-862-1703 or email programs@lexingtonhistory.org to reserve your seat. Suggested donation $5. |
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Functional Elegance: A Personal View of the George and Christina Gamota Private Collection
Thursday, October 10, 7 -9 PM Over the last five decades, collectors Christina and George Gamota’s homes have been splashed across the pages of Glamour, Ladies’ Home Journal, and Boston magazines. With style and panache, they have integrated global treasures into their modern home, collecting everything from flea market finds to high-end modern furniture, paintings, and sculpture by Marcel Breuer, Harry Bertoia, and Charles and Ray Eames. Once strictly a modernist, Christina now believes life is too short to live amid just one period, and the eclectic result is a joyful interplay of styles. Join Christina to view the entire home as she discusses her decorating aesthetic. You will also be treated to champagne and her specially-prepared European dessert buffet honoring modern design icons. This is a treat for the senses not to be missed! Limited to 25 people; $60. Tickets go on sale August 21, 2019. More information. Generously sponsored by: Christina Gamota George Gamota Janovitz & Tse Kane Investments Lester E. Savage Real Estate
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November
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Function and Family: A Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Party in a Walter Pierce Home
Saturday, November 2, 7 -9 PM Lexington’s Peacock Farm was conceived in 1952 by architects Walter Pierce and Danforth Compton. Pierce lived in the neighborhood until his death in 2013, during which time he refined his modernist principles. This 1963 family home home in Shaker Glen is one of the 100 homes he designed and retains most of its original character-defining features, while remaining casual, comfortable, and inviting. Join the owners and your friends for a Mid-Century Modern-inspired cocktail party, with music and refreshments of the period, and a silent auction of accessories. ‘Mod’ clothing is also encouraged! Limited to 100 people; $60. Tickets go on sale August 21, 2019. More information. Generously sponsored by: Christina Gamota George Gamota Janovitz & Tse Kane Investments Lester E. Savage Real Estate
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