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What's Happening
3.01.26
Decorate a Lantern Workshop
Come make a lantern and shine your light at Concord’s inaugural lantern Brighter Together Parade and Party! Bring your lantern to the mustering location at…
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2.07.26
Meet the Andover SeaPerch Team
Discover the world of underwater robotics with the Andover SeaPerch Team! Learn how engineers design and build remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs) through hands-on experience.…
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3.07.26
Brighter Together Lantern Parade and Party
Bring your light to the Parade and Party! 6PM Parade begins at Alcott Elementary School, ends with with a party at the Concord Scout House.…
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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.
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It’s the last Friday of the month—and in Concord, that means it’s the perfect excuse to get out and explore. Whether you’re strolling historic streets, popping into shops, or settling in for something cozy and cultural, there’s always a little extra happening as the month wraps up. End your week (and your month) the Concord way. See our event calendar on Visitconcord.org for things to do. #visitconcordma #stillheardroundtheworld #concordvisitorcenter #whatshappeningconcord #concordevents
Winter is a great time to schedule a private tour - plan your custom itinerary and your own timing. No group too large or small. Great for home schoolers to learn about American history. #concordhistory #concordprivatetour #concordprivatewalkingtour #concordtours
Love is in the air in West Concord. Save the date: Thursday Feb 12, 4-7 pm at Belle on Heels and Fireflies, Sip and Shop: beautiful items, special gifts - think Valentines Day! More details to come. @belle_on_heels @concord_firefly33 @west_concord_village_community #visitwestconcord #westconcordma #westconcordvillage #westconcordshops
We added more spots to our sold-out Concord History with a Chocolate Twist tour! Hurry - for some of the tours, there are only five more tickets left. This tour is a perfect activity for cold February days - a invigorating outdoor walk paired with stops at Concord favorites like @graemroasters, @fiorellasrestaurants and @theconcordmarket. Don’t wait, this is a fun Valentines month activity. You might have missed the Harvard Square chocolate tasting event last weekend but this is sooo delicious too. #visitconcordma #chocolatetourconcord #chocolatehistorytour #concordwalkingtours #concordvisitorcenter
As you shovel out, consider your plans for Feb and March - don’t be left twiddling your fingers wondering what to do. We have a few spots left for Concord History with a Chocolate Twist and History without Frostbite. Go to Visitconcord.org under the walking tours tab to book your tour today. Remember that private tours of any size offer flexible itinerary and scheduling. #concordwalkingtours #concordtours #concordhistory #concordhistorylesson #concordhistorywalks
OK we know it’s cold 🥶 outside… and going to get even colder. All the more reason to join us for History without Frostbite- Wright Tavern talks, Feb 11 and 26, noon. During Black History month, learn more about black history in Concord with @robbinshouse. Add a sandwich from @concordcheese and enjoy the ambiance of @therealwrighttavern. #visitconcordma #stillheardroundtheworld #concordwalkingtours #visitmassachusetts #concordwhatson
To Win The Siege: The Noble Train Arrives”
Saturday, February 21, 2026
10:00 am until 4:30 pm
Hartwell Tavern
In late January 1776, the “Noble Train of artillery” commanded by Colonel Henry Knox, arrived outside of Boston from Fort Ticonderoga. These cannon played a key role in successfully ending the siege that began the previous April of 1775. This action served to break the incredible stress forced upon the common people of Massachusetts from 1774 until 1776.
On February 21, 2026 at the Hartwell Tavern commemorate the 250th anniversary of Knox’s Noble Train of Artillery arriving and outfitting for battle. Witness history come to life as the artillerists of Washington’s army haul cannon via oxen, prepare supplies, and conduct artillery firing demonstrations.
Inside Hartwell Tavern enjoy the warmth and learn about the ways everyday people confronted the immense difficulties of surviving a siege of their own.
Schedule of events:
10:00 am~ Living history encampment at Hartwell Tavern opens.
11:00 am~ Demonstration of moving cannons with oxen.
2:00 pm~ Artillery firing demonstration.
3:00 pm~ Demonstration of moving cannons with oxen.
4:00 pm~ Artillery firing demonstration.
4:30 pm~ Site closes
