Lexington Times Magazine

For Love! For Liberty! A New Musical Comes to Lexington April 11 at 7 pm
2026-04-11 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Scottish Rites Masonic Museum and Library, 33 Marrett Road,, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
LEXINGTON, Mass. — For Love! For Liberty! a new musical celebrating courage, sacrifice, and the birth of the American Revolution will come to Lexington for one day, Saturday, April 11.
Blending original music, dance, and powerful storytelling, For Love! For Liberty! bridges centuries as middle-school history students help the U.S. Park Service bring the past to life.
At the heart of the musical is the true story of Henry Knox, a young Boston bookseller who in the winter of 1775–1776 undertook an almost impossible mission: hauling sixty tons of cannon across frozen lakes and snow-covered mountains to save the struggling American Revolution.
The production also shines a light on the remarkable woman, Lucy Knox, who defied her loyalist family, sacrificed her fortune, and sustained Henry’s courage through letters and cake.
Filled with memorable songs, lively choreography, and engaging historical characters, the show is designed to inspire audiences of all ages while illuminating one of the most dramatic moments in Revolutionary history. The show had its world premiere in January 2026 and brought to Lexington as part of the MA 250 Revolutionary celebration and the Scottish Rites Masonic Museum and Library’s 50th anniversary.
Families, history lovers, and community members are encouraged to attend this unique theatrical experience that brings the American Revolution vividly to life.
Event Details:
For Love! For Liberty!
Saturday, April 11
4:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA 02421
