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Concord is rich in literary history. Authors like Emerson, Hawthorne, and Louisa May Alcott made their homes here. When walking around Concord, you’ll discover the sites where these authors, and others, wrote famous novels that have stood the test of time. Some of these sites include The Orchard House, Walden Pond, The Wayside, Sleepy Hollow Cemetary, and the Old Manse....
Every Memorial Day, America honors and mourns the brave men and women who died while serving the United States. Observed on the last Monday of May, this holiday brings moments of silence, parades, and ceremonies to give our thanks to the fallen. Concord takes part in Memorial Day by holding several different activities of remembrance. History of Memorial Day in...
In April, we observe many holidays and special events from honoring moments in history to taking vacations from school and enjoying the great outdoors. In Concord, you’ll find many events in April for multiple interests. Here are four upcoming events to look out for this spring season. Patriots’ Day 2024 Massachusetts residents commemorate the battles of Lexington and Concord every...
This April school vacation, what better way to enjoy time with your kids than to take them to Concord? This town offers many fun activities for all different ages. Whether you want to explore the outdoors, get something to eat, or have a taste of culture and history, Concord has got you covered. Here are four family-friendly April Activities to...
By Edward Feather On Saturday, July 15th at 10:30 am a ceremony was held at Monument Square in Concord to honor and remember George Washington Dugan for his service to his country and for all he did to protect everyone’s freedom. The memorial was beautifully done with celebratory speeches, history, singing, a moment of silence, a march from the square...
The Concord Visitor Center recently debuted a new YouTube series: Meet the Tour Guides. Each week, a new Concord Tour Guide is interviewed about themselves and their life as a tour guide. Amy Cole was the first interviewee, starting the series off on a strong note. She began the interview by discussing how she got into giving tours. Cole recalled...
April 19, 2025, marks the 250th anniversary of the historic battles of Concord and Lexington, a tumultuous event that began a revolution still heard around the world. As the nation prepares to celebrate a quarter of a millennium since its birth, Concord understands all eyes will turn to this small town as the 250th approaches. Presidents have attended past milestone celebrations,...
4 Interesting and Educational All-Ages Activities In Concord, MA North Bridge and Minute Man National Park Stand on the bridge where the Minute Men fired “the shot heard ’round the world” (in Emerson’s words). It’s been rebuilt as it looked on April 19, 1775, and is preserved as part of Minute Man National Historic Park. In season (April through October),...
4 Great Places To Visit In Concord During The Winter Concord is popular with visitors at any time of year. Some attractions are seasonal, but here are some you can enjoy between the end of October and mid-April.Concord Museum Concord Museum The Concord Museum tells the story of Concord’s history in artifacts from the historic battle at the North Bridge...
6 Free Things To Do In Concord, MA Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Less than 500 yards from the center of town, Sleepy Hollow preserves the beauty of the natural landscape just as was intended by the literary greats who are laid to rest on Authors’ Ridge: Henry David Thoreau, Louisa May Alcott, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. When this land...
