The Lexington Arts and Crafts Society is a non-profit organization located on Waltham Street. Consisting of nine independent guilds for different disciplines, the organization hosts regularly scheduled showings, fundraisers and meetings. For more information, visit the Lexington Arts and Crafts Society Web site.
The Lexington Historical Society is an organization that preserves the history of Lexington, specifically the role the town played at the beginning of the American Revolution. The Society operates various museums, including the Hancock-Clarke House, Buckman Tavern and Munroe Tavern. Guided tours are available at these museum houses; check the website for hours for each. The society also operates the Lexington Depot, a space that hosts educational programs throughout the year. The Depot is available to rent.
Built in 1737, the Hancock-Clarke Parsonage is a historic landmark operated by the Lexington Historical Society. It is one of the several sites the society is responsible for. The Hancock-Clarke House is famously the location where John Hancock and Samuel Adams stayed when Paul Revere arrived on his famous ride to warn them of the British troops on the way to Lexington.