Protest and Promise – The American Revolution in Lexington (ongoing event)

December 1, 2025 – September 1, 2026 This ongoing exhibit highlights Lexington’s pivotal role in the American Revolution as the site of the conflict’s opening battle and a powerful symbol of colonial resistance to British rule.

Lexington’s significance lies not only in this first battle but also in what it represented. The town embodied the colonies’ growing determination to defend their rights and resist British authority.