Preserve the Munroe Tavern Historic District
Supporting the arts. Protecting a historic place.
update:
September 3, 2026
Historic Districts commission meeting
At its September 3 hearing, the Lexington Historic Districts Commission considered Munroe Center for the Arts’ revised proposal for the front lawn.
The Commission voted to reject the proposed permanent stage, front-yard fence, and four 12-foot light poles, while unanimously approving the proposed pathway and accessibility improvements.
The outcome preserves the open character of the
historic front lawn along the District’s Battle Road corridor,
while allowing appropriate accessibility and site improvements
to move forward.
We appreciate the Commission’s careful consideration and the many neighbors and residents who participated in the process.
UPdate:
August 7, 2026
Historic Districts Commission meeting
update:
September 3, 2026
Historic Districts commission meeting
At its September 3 hearing, the Lexington Historic Districts Commission considered Munroe Center for the Arts’ revised proposal for the front lawn.
The Commission voted to reject the proposed permanent stage, front-yard fence, and four 12-foot light poles, while unanimously approving the proposed pathway and accessibility improvements.
The outcome preserves the open character of the
historic front lawn along the District’s Battle Road corridor,
while allowing appropriate accessibility and site improvements
to move forward.
We appreciate the Commission’s careful consideration and the many neighbors and residents who participated in the process.
UPdate:
August 7, 2026
Historic Districts Commission meeting
update:
September 3, 2026
Historic Districts commission meeting
At its September 3 hearing, the Lexington Historic Districts Commission considered Munroe Center for the Arts’ revised proposal for the front lawn.
The Commission voted to reject the proposed permanent stage, front-yard fence, and four 12-foot light poles, while unanimously approving the proposed pathway and accessibility improvements.
The outcome preserves the open character of the
historic front lawn along the District’s Battle Road corridor,
while allowing appropriate accessibility and site improvements
to move forward.
We appreciate the Commission’s careful consideration and the many neighbors and residents who participated in the process.
UPdate:
August 7, 2026
Historic Districts Commission meeting
At the August 6 Historic Districts Commission hearing, the Munroe Center for the Arts withdrew its current application for the proposed front-yard pavilion.
During the hearing, Commissioners expressed significant concerns about the pavilion's scale, its impact on views of the historic Munroe School, and its compatibility with the historic setting.
Thank you to our neighbors and other Lexington residents who participated thoughtfully in the public process, and to the HDC Commissioners for the considerable time and care they devoted to reviewing the proposal.
At the August 6 Historic Districts Commission hearing, the Munroe Center for the Arts withdrew its current application for the proposed front-yard pavilion.
During the hearing, Commissioners expressed significant concerns about the pavilion's scale, its impact on views of the historic Munroe School, and its compatibility with the historic setting.
Thank you to our neighbors and other Lexington residents who participated thoughtfully in the public process, and to the HDC Commissioners for the considerable time and care they devoted to reviewing the proposal.
We support the Munroe Center for the Arts and the important role it plays in Lexington’s cultural life.
We support the Munroe Center for the Arts and the important role it plays in Lexington’s cultural life.