Some might call them tombstone tourists, grave hunters or even taphophiles. That’s someone who has a passion for cemeteries and all things related: epitaphs, gravestone rubbing, photography, art, and famous…
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...
By Joe Palumbo This week Concord is celebrating 387 year since the newly arrived English incorporated their village. September 12 is officially considered Concord’s “birthday”. But did you know that for thousands of years before the arrival of…
By Joe Palumbo Nestled on the side of the town square, fronted by the lane that leads to the North Bridge stands a solid and timeless building we know as…
Welcome to summertime in Concord. School’s out. The sun is shining. And the weather is warm. To celebrate the beginnings of summer, let’s explore all the fun summer activities happening...
Listen to some local Concord stories!
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...
ConcordPride is being celebrated for the first time in Concord, MA with joy and excitement and the intention of lifting up the LGBTQIA community. Concord Pride demonstrates the town’s explicit...
We know the significance of the “One if by land, and two if by sea” lantern in 1775…. but did you know the lantern symbol will play an important role...
In 1835, 12-year-old Ellen Garrison marched in the Concord bicentennial parade, the only person of color to participate, launching her into a life of civil rights activism. Ellen Garrison: Scenes...
