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As fall gives way to winter, Concord’s attractions adjust their schedules. Be sure to check each site for the latest updates! Here are the hours for Fall/Winter 2025. Concord Visitor Center 🔹 November Monday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Daily and specialty tours. December weekdays 10-3, weekends 9-5, weekend and vacation week tours Concord Museum 🕰 Holiday Hours (Nov. 22...
Honoring Patriots of Color: A Fight for Freedom When we think of the American Revolution, we often picture farmers with muskets lining the Battle Road on April 19, 1775. But did you know that among those patriots were at least 20 to 40 men of African and Indigenous descent? Though barred from militia service before the war, they were some...
Thoreau-ly Fresh: Farmers Markets in the Heart of Concord Looking to savor the flavors of the season and support local farms? Concord, Massachusetts offers a delightful array of farmers markets and farm stands where you can stock up on fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, and artisanal treats. From bustling Saturday markets in town center to charming roadside stands nestled...
Here are some unusual and offbeat activities to try in Concord, Massachusetts, for a unique experience: Unusual Outdoor Adventures Search for “Fairy Houses” in the Woods Explore conservation lands like Hapgood Wright Town Forest to spot (or build!) whimsical fairy houses hidden among the trees. Geocaching Around Concord Go treasure hunting with GPS! There are geocaches hidden near historical landmarks,...
CONCORD, Mass. – National Park Service archeologists working at Minute Man National Historical Park recently discovered five musket balls that were fired during the world-changing event known as “The Shot Heard Round the World” on April 19, 1775, according to a press release from the Minute Man Park. Early analysis of the 18th-century musket balls indicates they were fired by...
Minute Man National Historical Park has one of the largest collection of historical homes in the National Park system.Concord house museums are living history centers that teach through the collection, preservation, and dynamic interpretation of history and culture. Here’s your guide to exploring Concord’s national heritage sites. Distances noted are from Concord Visitor Center, 58 Main St., Concord. Orchard House...
Minute Man National Historical Park has one of the largest collection of historical homes in the National Park system. Concord house museums are living history centers that teach through the collection, preservation, and dynamic interpretation of history and culture. Distances noted below are from Concord Visitor Center, 58 Main St., Concord. Here is your guide to exploring Concord’s national heritage...
The 31st annual Concord Festival of Authors (CFA) celebrates the written and spoken word with top-notch literary events throughout town on October 20 –30. Managed by the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library (CFPL), this year’s CFA also honors the library’s 150th anniversary as a community home for readers of all ages. The 2023 CFA kicks off with keynote speaker Jennifer...
By Chris Randall, Correspondent West Concord is holding its fourth annual Spring into West Concord festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 20. This family-friendly event features sidewalk activities, the immensely popular Green Thumbs plant sale, a scavenger hunt, a raffle, and cake and ice cream! Plus, the much-anticipated Bruce Freeman Rail Trail mural will be unveiled...
It’s not easy being a tour guide especially in Concord. The first bar to cross is the licensing, which requires an eight-week training on interpreting town history as well as techniques for providing an engaging visitor experience. Tours go on rain or shine, extreme weather events excluded, so tour guides need to be ready for whatever mother nature throws at...
