The Impact of the Cold War on Lexington
In 1953, Lexington schools were good but certainly nothing special; ten years later, however, Lexington was lauded as a national leader in public education. Ironically, the pressures and anxiety of…
‘Something Is Being Done’ Artist and Volunteers Collaborate to make Lexington Women Visible
Sculptor Meredith Bergmann is bringing Lexington’s historic women from the past into the present in the new women’s monument commissioned by LexSeeHer, Inc. The work includes more than twenty…
From Bucket Brigade to Modern Firefighting
In 1952, this 50-year-old fire engine, the 1911 La France fire engine, was classed as an antique. The Lexington Historical Society took ownership in 1961. In 2013, it made an…
A Visit to the Artist’s Studio
Sculptor Meredith Bergmann is bringing Lexington’s historic women from the past into the present in the new women’s monument commissioned by LexSeeHer, Inc. The work includes more than twenty women…
Redesign of Historical Society Headquarters Slated for 2024
The project will transform the Society’s headquarters into an interactive exhibition and education space, setting the stage for the visitor’s experience of Lexington history and the three other museums the…
The Center
Lexington was once a part of Cambridge. Lexington became incorporated as a separate town in 1713. After the Revolutionary War, the town was still a farming community, with two small…
