Press Release: “Concord250 Lantern Lighting Ceremony”

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

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