Lexington Historical Society
13 Depot Square
Lexington, Massachusetts 02420
Historic Sites: https://www.lexingtonhistory.org/historic-sites.html
Guided Tour offerings: https://www.lexingtonhistory.org/walkingtours.html
Virtual Tours: https://www.lexingtonhistory.org/virtualtours.html
Current Exhibits: https://www.lexingtonhistory.org/exhibits.html
Monroe Tavern
Built in 1735, this important tavern was taken over and used by the British Redcoat troops on their retreat back to Boston in the afternoon of April 19, 1775. Learn about the British perspective of the day’s events and see where President Washington dined when he visited Lexington and this Tavern in 1789. Highlights: Relics of the Redcoats exhibit, Garden of Colonial Flowers. Since 1984, the Lexington Field & Garden Club has been maintaining the Garden of Colonial Flowers, the Wildflower Native Plant Garden, and Rose Garden at Munroe Tavern. They contain the flowers that were typically grown in the 18th Century, a large collection of spring-blooming plants, and roses that were brought from Europe and Asia generations ago.
Hancock-Clarke House
Built in 1737, this house was the parsonage for the town of Lexington during the 18th century. Visit the home of Reverend Jonas Clarke where patriot guests John Hancock and Samuel Adams were awakened by Paul Revere and his famous warning in the early hours of April 19, 1775. Highlights: First Shot: The Day the Revolution Began orientation film, Treasures of the Revolution exhibit, Colonial herb garden
Buckman Tavern
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.
Events: https://www.lexingtonhistory.org/events
Link to website: https://www.lexingtonhistory.org
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