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Acton 250 Committee presents: One for the Revolutionary Road: Taverns and the American Revolution

Acton Memorial Library 486 Main Street, Acton, MA

Northeastern University Professor Malcolm F. Purinton discusses the role of the tavern in local society as the colonies headed into the American Revolution. There were few places more important in colonial and revolutionary America than local community taverns that played witness to local, regional, and national events in American history. Decisions made in these cozy […]

Free

Museum of Printing Fall Garage & Book Sale

Museum of Printing 15 Thornton Ave, Haverhill, MA, United States

Get your Christmas shopping done early at the Museum of Printing Garage and Book Sale! The Museum of Printing's Garage & Book Sale is a marvelous opportunity to find great bargains on presses, cabinets, paper, printing paraphernalia, and a wide range of books on type, design, and printing technology. Don’t miss it!

Free

Black Women in Science: The Legacy of Gladys West at Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Join us for an exciting program series that honors the contributions of Black women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. In this program, explore the work of Gladys West, a trailblazing mathematician whose work was crucial for the eventual development of the Global Positioning System, or GPS. Be inspired by her work […]

Free with admission

Hands-On History: Beeswax Candles

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, United States

The tavern was dark in the days before electricity! Learn about lighting in the 18th century and roll your own candle. Drop in any time between 1:00 - 4:00 PM to learn! This activity is suitable for ages 6 and up, including adults! Included with museum admission.

$8 – $14

Museums Open Thanksgiving Weekend

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, United States

Stop by the museums with family during the holiday weekend! This is your last chance to see the Hancock-Clarke House and Munroe Tavern this year. This is also the perfect opportunity to browse our Buckman Tavern gift shop for presents for the history buffs in your life! Buckman Tavern: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Hancock-Clarke […]

Holiday Hands-On History: Punched Tin Ornaments

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, United States

Tin was an important metal in the 18th century. Inexpensive and pliable, it could easily be cut and molded, and decorated with a hole punch to make things like kitchen graters and lanterns! Try your hand at punching tin with a hammer and nail to make a holiday ornament. Included with museum admission. Stop in […]

$8 – $14

Annual Reenactment of the Lexington Tea Party

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, United States

On December 13, 1773, three days before the Boston Tea Party, the Lexington Town Meeting concluded a multi-day debate with a resolution to stop purchasing or drinking imported British tea. The crowd spilled out onto the common behind the meeting house and made a bonfire, throwing the entire town’s supply of tea into it. Each […]

Holiday Hands-On History: Spiced Orange Pomander Balls

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, United States

Many holiday decorating traditions started as a way to bring bright colors and fresh scents into the home during dark winter months. Pomander balls, made of oranges studded with cloves, do just that, and will last for months. Design your own with a ribbon for hanging! Included with museum admission. Stop in any time between […]

$8 – $14

Book Chat on King Hancock with author Brooke Barbier

Munroe Tavern 1332 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, United States

Much more than a signature, John Hancock is an often forgotten but indispensable force in the story of the American Revolution. A man of immense privilege, he nevertheless found connections across all levels of society and political affiliations. Working behind the scenes, he bridged divides as a moderate force in a tumultuous revolution in which […]

$10 – $15

Curator’s Tour of Lexington Celebrates! Parades, Pageants, & Pandemonium

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, United States

The 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary War is right around the corner. How will we celebrate it? Whose stories will get told, and how patriotic will we feel in troubled times? These questions have plagued every commemoration since 1875. From massive parades to frozen dinners and political protesters, April 19th commemorations have been elaborate, joyous, […]