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Lexington Historical Society On a private level, the Lexington Historical Society plays a number of key roles, including the ownership and management of the Hancock-Clarke House, Munroe Tavern and the Depot, and the management of Buckman Tavern under a long-term lease from the Town, as well as through publications, the presentation of educational programs and the maintenance of an important archives of documents,photographs and other non-governmental historic records and research center. The Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library The Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library, founded and supported by the Scottish Rite Freemasons, also provides resources and programs on American history and culture that draw national and international visitors and complement the cultural management efforts of the Town. The Minute Man National Historical Park The Minute Man National Historical Park, established in 1959 and located in Lexington as well as Lincoln and Concord, is a 1.2 mile linear park commemorating the opening battle of the American Revolution in 1775. Sites in Lexington include Fiske Hill, an important battle site, the Jacob Whittemore House and the site of"Parker's Revenge". Cary Memorial Library Finally, Cary Memorial Library, established in 1868 and occupying its current location since 1906 in a Willard D. Brown- designed local landmark, serves as an important repository of historic documents, books,photographs, and maps and other information about the history and growth of the Town. NEEDS AND GOALS The goals for historic preservation in Lexington are embodied in the criteria for evaluation of potential CPA projects. The CPC seeks projects that: • Protect, preserve, enhance, restore and/or rehabilitate historic, cultural, architectural or archaeological resources of significance, especially those that are threatened; • Protect, preserve, enhance, restore and/or rehabilitate Town-owned properties, features or resources of historical significance; • Protect, preserve, enhance, restore and/or rehabilitate the historical function of a property or site; • Support the adaptive reuse of historic properties; 14