Preserving Lexington's heritage for future generations through restoration, education, and community engagement.
LEX (Lexington Enrichment Exchange) Incorporated preserves and supports Lexington's historic and cultural assets for the education and enjoyment of residents and visitors of all ages and backgrounds. Our primary purpose is the restoration of the Ellen Stone Building—a historic 1833 lyceum where Emerson, Thoreau, and leading abolitionists once spoke—returning it to its original purpose as a center for intellectual and cultural enrichment.
A National Register of Historic Places landmark at the heart of our mission.
Built in 1833 by Eli Robbins and designed by architects Isaac Melvin and Curtiss Capell, the Ellen Stone Building originally served as East Lexington's meeting hall and lyceum. Notable speakers included Ralph Waldo Emerson (who also ministered here for three years), Henry David Thoreau, Charles Sumner, Wendell Phillips, Theodore Parker, Lucy Stone, and Josiah Quincy Jr.
Named after Ellen Stone—granddaughter of Eli Robbins—who deeded it to Cary Memorial Library in 1891, the building served as the East Branch Library until flood damage closed it in 2007. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1976, LEX is committed to restoring this landmark as a modern-day lyceum.
Lexington natives dedicated to preserving our community's heritage.
Co-Founder & Treasurer
A proud Lexington native and graduate of Lexington High School (Class of 2014), Amit brings a deep commitment to community enrichment and responsible stewardship of our shared heritage.
Co-Founder
Also a Lexington High School Class of 2014 graduate, Simon shares Amit's vision for preserving Lexington's unique character through historic preservation and community engagement.
Protecting Lexington's historic and cultural assets through responsible stewardship and professional conservation practices.
Sharing Lexington's stories with residents and visitors of all ages through accessible, engaging programming.
Building partnerships with local organizations, historians, and town agencies to maximize public benefit.
Leading the restoration and ongoing maintenance of the Ellen Stone Building according to preservation best practices.
Creating rotating and permanent exhibitions that interpret Lexington's Revolutionary War history and abolitionist movements.
Offering curriculum-aligned workshops, school field trips, and teacher development focused on primary-source local history.
Continuing the lyceum tradition with lectures and panel discussions by historians and scholars.
Presenting donated historical documentaries free of charge with guided discussions.
Professional production services—100% of proceeds donated to the Ellen Stone Building Restoration Fund.
Your generous contribution helps fund the restoration of the Ellen Stone Building and supports educational programming that preserves Lexington's heritage.
LEX is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible.