Author Archives for Polly Meyer

Concord’s New Interactive Map for April 19 Celebration

April 26, 2025 3:56 am Published by Comments Off on Concord’s New Interactive Map for April 19 Celebration

Welcome to the Town of Concord’s 250th Patriots’ Day Anniversary Celebration! Here are some interactive and prepared maps for Events, Transportation, and Services happening on Saturday, April 19th, 2025 in and around Concord, MA. You can find information about time and location of events, road closures in and around Concord, transportation options, as well as locations of dining, restrooms, hydration...


CONCORD250 Highlights

April 21, 2025 3:00 pm Published by Comments Off on CONCORD250 Highlights

Thank you for joining us for the Celebration!   Thank you to Maia Kennedy Photography     What were your favorite parts of the Concord250 Celebration? Write a comment in the Concord250 Guest Book!   OTHER CONCORD250 EVENTS     Ken Burns Brings The American Revolution Back to Concord Link to the discussion GBH recorded in Concord  


CCHS Student Blog: -“The Wright Tavern: Little Place, Big History”

April 17, 2025 10:52 pm Published by Comments Off on CCHS Student Blog: -“The Wright Tavern: Little Place, Big History”

By Sonya Mellnick, Photography by Jesse Dahlberg The Wright Tavern is an unassuming red building in the center of Concord. I’ve walked, driven, and seen this building probably over 100 times, yet I have never gone inside. But, as I was offered a private tour of the Tavern by the excellent Mrs Meyer. for the Concord250th celebration, I couldn’t say...


Concord250 Printables

March 31, 2025 5:50 pm Published by Comments Off on Concord250 Printables

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Where can I buy Concord250 and Concord merchandise?

March 31, 2025 8:48 am Published by Comments Off on Where can I buy Concord250 and Concord merchandise?

CONCORD VISITOR CENTER , 58 Main Street Products available at the Concord Visitor Center, 58 Main St., Concord, open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. T shirts, commemorative coin, ponchos    Proudly designed and manufactured by hand in Concord, the iconic Concord Minuteman statue is available in a exquisitely detailed pewter creation.$15   AROUND TOWN: ART FOR ALL online at Bonfire, Art...


Barefoot Books Celebrates Concord250 with “Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History”

March 24, 2025 10:44 pm Published by Comments Off on Barefoot Books Celebrates Concord250 with “Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History”

Look for these Barefoot Books Concord250 Events:   Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History StoryWalk™ April 1st – April 30th Location: The Concord Free Public Library Visit anytime! Throughout the month of April, visit the Concord Free Public Library and enjoy the Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History (Barefoot Books) StoryWalk™. Learn about 25 movements towards positive change...


CONCORD250: Week at a Glance

March 24, 2025 3:31 pm Published by Comments Off on CONCORD250: Week at a Glance

APRIL 16, 11AM, North Bridge Visitor Center: Battlefield of the American Revolution Commemorative Stamps First Day Issue Ceremony APRIL 17,  7-9PM: Kenter Davies at the Armory One Day Choir – get tickets! APRIL 17, 7PM, CCHS: Filmmaker Ken Burns to Share Early Look at HIs New Documentary “The American Revolution” sold out APRIL 17, 7:30-9PM: North Bridge: Patriot Vigil, Ceremony:...


Commemorating 250 Years of Liberty: Patriots’ Day Events at Minute Man National Historical Park

March 12, 2025 5:01 pm Published by Comments Off on Commemorating 250 Years of Liberty: Patriots’ Day Events at Minute Man National Historical Park

Commemorating 250 Years of Liberty: Patriots’ Day Events at Minute Man National Historical Park Signature events on Battle Road will include more than 750 living history volunteers CONCORD, Mass. – On April 19, 2025, the “shot heard ‘round the world” will echo once more as the National Park Service (NPS) commemorates the 250th anniversary of the battles at Lexington and...


Concord250 Podcasts

February 23, 2025 8:27 am Published by Comments Off on Concord250 Podcasts

    Thank you to Minute Man Media Network for producing the Conord250 Podcasts! Episode #1 Listen to Concord250 podcast Episode #1: Public Safety with Fred Ryan Fred chats with us about the April 19 Weekend and what residents and visitors should know for that weekend   Episode #2 Listen to the Concord250 Podcast with Chris Noce as he shares...