# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Black Patriots of Lexington - Pompey Fiske Episode Screening & Q+A - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Explore the often-overlooked role that Black people played in the Battle of Lexington & the Revolutionary War, including enslaved soldiers.About this EventMilitary Patriot Pompey Fiske - explore the role that Black men and women, like enslaved Lexington resident Pompey Fiske played in the Revolutionary War.This episode features the inspirational story of Pompey Fiske and his journey from being an enslaved witness of the intense fighting at Fiske Farm on April 19, 1775 to a soldier in the Continental Army. While enslaved, Pompey Fiske lived in the Ebenezer Fiske House, which is located on the eastern boundary of Minute Man National Historical Park near the intersection of Wood Street and Old Massachusetts Avenue.Explore what it was like to be a servant for life in Colonial Lexington and to fight for a nascent country while enslaved.A free event.Presenters: Dr. Bill Poole, PhD, retired history and science teacher and historian for the Lexington Minute Men and Sean D. Osborne, public historian and producer of the Black Patriots of Lexington YouTube series.For more information on the Black Patriots of Lexington video series visit and https://lex250.org/lexington-blackpatriots/ Cohosted by the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington, Lexington History Museums and Tricons 2 Red Tails.BACKGROUNDABCL’s Black Patriots of Lexington is a multi-pronged project that includes a nine-part series that explores the lives of 5 soldiers who fought in Lexington on April 19, 1775; three Black men who witnessed the battle as Lexington residents and later enlisted in the Continental Army; and two Black women and one Black man who witnessed the first day of war. Of the 8 soldiers, 3 were born into land-owning, tax-paying families and 5 were born into enslavement. All served their nascent country well and 7 of the 8 are known to have died free men. The YouTube series was coproduced by ABCL, LexMedia and Tricons 2 Red Tails.The project also includes portrait banners of the 11 featured Black Patriots which will be displayed in Lexington Center during the month of July 2026. Some of the storytellers who were trained during workshops funded by this project will be bringing these amazing 18th century lives to a 21st century audience during ABCL's Quock Walker Day Community Celebration on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the Lexington Visitors Center.ABCL’s Black Patriots of Lexington was supported by a Community Endowment of Lexington grant. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/ffaff9d0-2f09-11f1-b66b-c789a2302db1-rimg-w377-h740-dcfff8ee-gmir.jpg Agenda🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PMReception🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PMScreening & Q+A - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lexington/the-black-patriots-of-lexington-pompey-fiske-episode-screening-and-qa/100001986551874132 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 28.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Lexington - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Lexington History Museums - **lat**: 42.4485445 - **long**: -71.2279452 - **full address**: Lexington History Museums, 13 Depot Square, Lexington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Black Patriots of Lexington - Pompey Fiske Episode Screening & Q+A - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/421d170aff753854c1be5ebce635d07ae4ac13969800e0f1793c5dce1705e539-rimg-w1200-h900-dcc5d2e2-gmir.jpg?v=1775185588 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Black Patriots of Lexington - Pompey Fiske Episode Screening & Q+A being held? - **A:** The Black Patriots of Lexington - Pompey Fiske Episode Screening & Q+A takes place on Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Lexington History Museums, 13 Depot Square, Lexington, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The Black Patriots of Lexington - Pompey Fiske Episode Screening & Q+A? - **A:** Tickets for The Black Patriots of Lexington - Pompey Fiske Episode Screening & Q+A are priced at USD 29 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityRSVPFreeAvailableProgramming Gift to ABCLUSD 29 + USD 4 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing The Black Patriots of Lexington - Pompey Fiske Episode Screening & Q+A? - **A:** The Black Patriots of Lexington - Pompey Fiske Episode Screening & Q+A is organized by ABCL - Association of Black Citizens of Lexington. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Black Patriots of Lexington - Pompey Fiske Episode Screening & Q+A is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lexington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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