Press Release: Concord250 Lantern Lighting Ceremony
March 23, 2025, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Concord Museum
53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA 01742
Lighting the Way Toward Liberty and Justice for All
Presented by Art for All in partnership with the Concord Museum. Special thanks to
Newbury Court for providing the principal funding
Concord, MA – In honor of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, Art for
All, a Concord-based community arts organization, proudly presents the Concord250
Lantern, a 10-foot-tall commemorative lantern inspired by the historic signal lights of
April 19, 1775.
Symbolizing the lanterns in the steeple of Boston’s North Church that Paul Revere and
others used to signal the movement of British troops—“one if by land, two if by sea”—
this modern artistic tribute echoes the enduring pursuit of freedom and justice. The only
surviving lantern from that night is housed at the Concord Museum, making this
location a fitting site for the illumination of this new commemorative work.
The ceremonial lighting will take place on Sunday, March 23, from 6:30 to 7:30
PM on the lawn of the Concord Museum. In an Olympic-style journey, bicyclists will
carry an LED torch from Boston to Concord, symbolically bringing the light of liberty
forward into a new era.
This family-friendly community event invites attendees to reflect on the ideals of
democracy while witnessing a moment of artistic and historical significance.
For more information, visit artforallconcord.org or concordmuseum.org
About Art for All:
Art for All fosters community connection through public art projects, workshops, and
collaborations that bring creativity to everyone regardless of ability or circumstance. Learn more
at www.artforallconcord.org