First Shot! 1775 Summer Adventure

Do you have what it takes to live in the 18th century? Join our First Shot Summer Adventure to find out! Each day in this week-long program, we will explore historic sites and complete crafts, games, and activities about life during the Revolutionary War here in Lexington. Make a lantern and candle to see in the dark, see how far you can roll a wooden hoop with a stick, discover what's in a Minuteman's backpack, and more! You'll experience dancing, doctoring, and military drilling to see what your role would be as a colonial kid. At the end of the week, we'll showcase what we've learned in a mini-museum and reenact the Battle of Lexington with real reenactors.

Recommended for rising 3rd through 6th graders.

First Shot 2026 dates:

August 24 - 28, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM daily

Pricing:

$275 per child for members, $350 per child for nonmembers. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required per child to reserve their spot.

Since children will be dropped off for this program, a LHS Children's Program Participation Form is required, which will be available at checkout.

Reservations open on February 1.

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Host or Publisher Lexington Historical Society