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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

  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 information about the March 4 Concord250 Event! The acclaimed Concord-Carlisle High School (CCHS)...


Can I rent my home for the Concord250 Celebration?

January 29, 2025 12:27 pm Published by Comments Off on Can I rent my home for the Concord250 Celebration?

Short Term Rentals in Concord Thousands of visitors visit Concord every year to enjoy the cultural venues, explore historic sites and visit friends and family. Many are looking for comfortable places to stay nearby. For those wishing to make their property available to paying guests, online platforms such as Airbnb, Vrbo and Homeaway are making the marketing and reservations easier...


Call for Concord250 Ambassadors!

January 16, 2025 11:17 am Published by Comments Off on Call for Concord250 Ambassadors!

When: Saturday, April 19, 2025 What: Volunteer in a small team to host visitors to Concord on this special day. Teams will work in different 3-4 hour shifts around the town throughout the day. Role • Represent our town as a welcoming presence • Provide information about the day’s events and locations • Network with other resources if visitors need...


Concord250 Essay Winners Reception

December 27, 2024 10:44 am Published by Comments Off on Concord250 Essay Winners Reception

Congratulations to the Winners of the Concord250 High School Student Essay Contest! The Concord250 Essay Contest invited high school students living in or attending school in Concord to reflect on the town’s historical significance since the American Revolution—and even earlier—while envisioning the changes they hope to see in the next 50 years. Participants were challenged to capture their expectations, predictions, and...


New Mural Map at the Concord Visitor Center

December 2, 2024 7:22 am Published by Comments Off on New Mural Map at the Concord Visitor Center

Come see the new mural map of Concord at the Concord Visitor Center that was installed on October 21, 2024. Artist: Steve Bermundo of 2busylooking@myself.com Frame: Billy Crosby & Team


Concord 250: Monumental (Re)Make

November 22, 2024 12:31 pm Published by Comments Off on Concord 250: Monumental (Re)Make

Concord 250: Monumental (Re)Make Celebrate the 250th birthday of the battles of Concord and Lexington by helping us recreate Daniel Chester French’s iconic statue The Minute Man through collaborative 3D printing! What is this? The Workshop is collaborating with local artist and author Dr. Linda Booth Sweeney to reimagine and reproduce a scale model of Daniel Chester French’s iconic statue The Minute Man through a...