Visit Concord in Massachusetts
What's Happening
4.23.25
Concord Museum: Family Progam: Meet a Sailor
Free with Museum Admission. Members visit free. Drop-in throughout the day.
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Concord Museum: Meet Steve the Silversmith, Family Prorgam
Meet a real-life silversmith who will be demonstrating his craft and exploring history’s most famous patriot silversmith, Paul Revere! Free with Museum Admission. Members visit…
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Concord Museum: Family Program
Step back to 1784 and spend time with Martha Washington as she completes dressing for her day in this interactive living history program. During your…
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Celebrating 250 years of revolutionary greatness
Welcome to Concord, Massachusetts where America’s roots run deep. Explore the birthplace of American independence and imagination, the town that Thoreau called “most estimable place in all the world.” Concord’s fascinating past makes it a popular tourist destination, with TripAdvisor ranking it one of the Best Places to Visit. Discover the local charm and well preserved historic places that bring visitors from around the world. Here you can retrace the steps of Revolutionary War soldiers and literary greats and learn about how “the shot heard round the world” led to America’s independence. To experience Concord is to experience the American story.
Location and Size
25.9 square miles, nestled just outside Boston.
Famous for
Trendiness – arts, antiques, historic and cultural district, entertainment, lectures, music, restaurants and bars.
Heritage – historic homes, national parks, museums, tours and adventure.
Outdoor Life – family farms, hiking, biking, walking paths, and breathtaking natural beauty.
Why stay the night? Romantic fireside winters, spring gardens, fall leaf peeping and fall and spring harvests.
Group Bus Tours
The Town of Concord offers tours to fit every group’s needs. Whether you live local or are visiting us from another region, we welcome you to experience Concord with a tour led by one of our certified guides. Small group, private and bus tours are available year round. Tours can focus on Revolutionary History, Literary History, Little Women, cemeteries and more.
Walking Tours
Walking tours depart the Concord Visitor Center at 1:00P, daily. The 75 minute experience will introduce guests to the Downtown Concord area and will touch on Concord’s rich Revolutionary and Literary history while visiting sites such as The Milldam, Monument Square, The Old Hill Burial Ground and more.
Ok well the sun 🌞 is not exactly shining but one can hope right? Tomorrow also looks cloudy 🌥️ ⛅️☁️ but hey forecast looks fine for visiting the Concord Visitor Center, tomorrow and Sunday, 10 am- 3 pm. Tomorrow, also drop in for our FREE Patriots of Color walking tour, 1:30 pm thanks to a @visitma Massachusetts Office of Tracel and Tourism grant. See you tomorrow! 👀#visitconcordma #concordma250 #visitmassachusetts #concordvisitorcenter #stillheardroundtheworld #concordwalkingtours #concordma #concordfree #concordpride
Spring has sprung (almost) and a sure sign is that the Concord. Visitor Center is open Saturday and Sunday 10 am-3 pm, 58 Main Street. Come by, say hello, buy a tricon for @concordma250th and on Saturday join the FREE Patriots of Color tour, 1:30 pm, thanks to a MOTT (Massachusetts Pffice of Travel and Tourisn tour) @visitma. See you Saturday, be there or … miss out! #visitconcordma #concordwalkingtours #patriotsofcolor #concordvisitorcenter #stillheardroundtheworld #concorddiverse
Just four days till the first FREE Patriots of Color Walking Tour, Saturday March 22, 1:30 pm, thanks to a Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism grant. Sign up at VisitConcord.org, scroll down to Patriots of Color tour. Sign up with your family, friends, neighbors or clubs. Why not? You might learn something, meet someone new, get outdoors and listen to a local tour guide about the courage of Patriots of Color. #visitconcordma #concordma250 #visitmassachusetts #concordvisitorcenter #stillheardroundtheworld #concordwalkingtours #concordma
Did you miss Saturday’s Fight for Freedom Patriots of Color production at Umbrella Arts Center? Watch it on YouTube, scan QR code at end of video. Thanks to a @visitma Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism grant and thanks to @theumbrellaarts @robbinshouse @minutemannps and others. We are moving forward with more Fight for Freedom Patriots of Color events, FREE walking tours Saturdays 1 pm from March 22-June 30. Sign up at Visitconcord.org. #visitconcordma #concordma250 #visitmassachusetts #concordvisitorcenter #stillheardroundtheworld #concordwalkingtours
Livestream at 3 pm - Fight for freedom - Patriots of Color, tune in by scanning QR code. Don’t miss it! Brought to you by a Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism grant. #visitmass #patriotsofcolor #visitconcordma #concordlivestream
We are getting ready! Joe Palumbo, Concord250 events co-chair and organizer of the Fight for Freedom- Patriots of Color, shows the Concord Tourism Huddle the posters for tomorrow’s event. The Fight for Freedom: Patriots of Color is a free multi faceted performance at the Umbrella Arts Center main stage, 3-5 pm thanks to a @visitma Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism grant. Don’t miss this event - hear about stories of liberation, community and courage. Our partners for this event include @robbinshouse #umbrellaartscenter and #minutemannationalpark. #visitconcordma #concordma250 #visitmassachusetts #stillheardroundtheworld #visitmassachusetts #patriotsofcolor #patriotsofcolorwalkingtour #concordfree
Thanks to the folks at @concordprinting especially Rickie, we are getting the souvenir program pamphlets ready for this Saturday! Free multi performer performance @theumbrellavisualarts thanks to @visitma Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism grant. Saturday March 15, 3-5 pm at Umbrella Arts Main Stage. Bring your friends and family, and enjoy storytelling, singing and discussion afterwards. Thanks to our valued partners @robbinshouse @concordprisonoutreach @concordmuseum and @minutemannps and of course Umbrella Arts Center. Remember the best things in life are free ❤️. #concordvisitorcenter #concord250 #concord250daycountdown #concordpride #concordpride2025
Meet the cast of Fight for Fire: Patriots of Color, an Unforgettable Afternoon of History & Courage! 🚨
📅 March 15 | 3-5 pm Unbrella Arts Center📍 Concord, MA | 🎟 FREE Event!
Step into the untold stories of the Black and Indigenous patriots who fought for liberty in the American Revolution. “Fight for Freedom: Patriots of Color” brings their voices to life in a powerful live performance that will move, educate, and inspire. Brought to you free thanks to a Nassachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) grant.
🔥 Witness history come alive through dramatic storytelling and performance.
🎭 Experience a one-of-a-kind event celebrating resilience, sacrifice, and freedom.
This is more than a show—it’s a chance to honor the past and connect with history.
✨ Don’t miss it! Share this post, bring a friend, and be part of the experience.
#FightForFreedom #PatriotsOfColor #ConcordMA #HistoryAlive #RevolutionaryWar
