Lexington The town of Lexington, situated in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, is the site where the "shot heard round the world" took place on April 19, 1775. That shot, in the Battles of Lexington and Concord, was the first shots fired in the American Revolution.
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Library that provides events, exhibits, meeting rooms and books for the public. Details on library book clubs, a history of the library and a catalog search.
http://www.carylibrary.org/
The Lexington Historical Society web site offers historic details about the “shot heard round the world” and its significance to the freedom and formation of the United States. Displays a calendar of Society events, online visit planning and the trailer for the movie “First Shot.”
http://www.lexingtonhistory.org/
Lexington MA Federal Credit Union
Union that offers financial products and services to members including certificates of deposit. Find account interest rates, review which employers are eligible and read about the union’s credit cards.
http://lexmafcu.com/lexington/
Operates public schools and educational services in the town of Lexington, Massachusetts. There is a list of schools, details on the curriculum and a way to pay for lunches.
http://lps.lexingtonma.org/
The official town site offers information about living there, visiting, and town government as well as offering documents
http://ci.lexington.ma.us/
Cultural organization that hosts music, dance and arts activities. Outlines the center’s studio, schools and a schedule of events for the Lexington community.
http://www.munroecenter.org/
Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library
Located in Lexington, Massachusetts, the museum was formerly known as the National Heritage Museum and the Museum of Our National Heritage. With an emphasis on American history and Freemasonry, the museum includes the Van Gorden-Williams Library & Archives, a Masonic research library, as well as general interest galleries with changing exhibits about fraternal organizations, such as the Masons, American history and culture, and Lexington’s role in the American Revolution.
https://www.srmml.org/
Showcases the Jewish congregation’s events and worship program. History of the temple, a directory of staff members and news reports on temple activities.
http://www.templeisaiah.net/