Visit Concord in Massachusetts

Three Reasons to Book a Walking Tour with Visit Concord

1. Experience Concord Beyond the Guidebooks
Discover the stories, landmarks, and hidden details that bring Concord’s rich history and culture to life. From Revolutionary roots to literary legends, every walk offers a deeper connection to the town.
2. Explore with a Local Expert
Visit Concord tours are led by knowledgeable guides who share insider perspectives, fascinating anecdotes, and recommendations you won’t find on your own.
3. Make Your Visit Memorable and Easy
A walking tour is the perfect way to orient yourself, uncover must-see spots, and enjoy a relaxed, engaging experience at a comfortable pace. Go to visit concord.org under the walking tour tab to book your tour. #concordwalkingtours #concordhistorytour #concordhistorywalks #concordhistorylesson

Spring into West Concord with the Garden DeLIGHTS Treasure Hunt starting now!

On Saturday May 16 from 10 AM - 3 PM, plan to Spring into West Concord! Enjoy sidewalk sales, plant sales, art exhibits, crafts, music, and more! Get ready by finding the lovely lanterns that are lighting up the neighborhood!

Garden DeLIGHTS Treasure Hunt

The Library is partnering with West Concord Village Community, the West Concord Cultural District Committee, and Art for All on this year’s treasure hunt: The Garden DeLIGHTS! Artists at Art for All created stunning lanterns, and they’re hidden throughout West Concord. Starting May 1, pick up or print out a scorecards and then search for lanterns!

How to Play

Get a Scorecard. These are available at participating businesses and organizations, including Fowler Library. You can also print your own Treasure Hunt Scorecard.
Find the Lanterns. Find at least 20 to be eligible for prizes. If you find all 30, you will be entered into a second raffle for one of the lanterns! The completed scorecards will serve as your raffle tickets.
Submit your Raffle Ticket. Submit your raffle at Fowler Library by Saturday, May 16. If you need to turn it in after hours, simply put it in the book drop.
https://concordlibrary.org/uploads/pages/doc/FINALLanternTreasureHunt526.pdf
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New book for sale on visitconcord.org: Quilts 250 Stitching in the Spirit of Democracy by Sara J. Schechner. Photography by Edward Feather.

This book celebrates the Concord 250 curated quilt show that brought more than 250 quilts under a single roof in Concord, Massachusetts on March 22-23, 2025. The show was organized by volunteers from local quilt guilds to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Concord and Lexington, which occurred on April 19, 1775 and ignited the Revolutionary War that led to America’s independence.

Like the show, this book is organized by chronology, style, and theme. Chapters include Antique Quilts, Traditional Quilts, Contemporary Quilts, Quilts in the Spirit of 1775, Quilts of Protest, and Quilts in Bloom. Every quilt and floral design is illustrated and accompanied by an artist statement. Short essays put the artworks into historical and cultural context, with special attention paid to the history of quilting and textile production in Massachusetts. The Introduction documents how the exhibition was developed, describes bonus programs (such as a lecture by collector Gerald Roy), and is illustrated with photos of the events.

Readers will enjoy turning the pages of this large-format art book whether or not they saw the exhibition. The book stands on its own as a testament to quilts in America and social changes witnessed by them.