A Fight for Freedom: Patriots of Color Walking Tour In this 90 minute walking tour we will examine the known history and stories of these Patriots of Color who fought for freedom locally both during the American Revolution and beyond. Minuteman National Park, Robbins House and Concord Visitors Center staff will lead this tour examining...
Pasadena city leader Veronica Jones comes to speak in Concord about their work honoring Black history. 4/13. 2pm at CFPL Sponsored by Robbins House, Concord 250 and Special Collections For 129 years, Black educator and activist Ellen Garrison lay unsung and forgotten in an unmarked grave in Altadena, California’s Mountain View Cemetery. Ellen Garrison, native...
Come join us and celebrate and afternoon of words, music, art and song as we Stand up for Ellen on the anniversary of her birth at the Concord Armory!
It's Time to Celebrate Ellen, Sunday, April 14, 3-5 p.m. at the Concord Armory, 91 Everett St. Concord. Honoring the 201st birthday of Concord's native daughter Ellen Garrison, educator and activist. Featuring a behind-the-scenes peek at the new Half the History film, Ellen Garrison, Scene from an Activist's Life, with producers Jennifer Burton and Julie...
Visit Friends of Minute Man National Park for details on events. *Sunday April 7 event cancelled due to flooding.
April 15 Patriots Day Activities - more details to come. Part of Concord 250. 6:00 Dawn Salute 8:30 Parade Step Off 9:30 Old North Bridge Ceremony 11:00 Parade Ends 2:00 Permanent Memorial Event 4:00 Freedom Fest ‘24 Music Event
Start your Patriots' Day 2024 with pancakes! Enjoy a hearty breakfast with hot-from-the griddle pancakes, sausage, coffee, tea and juice. First Parish is hosting 7am-11am Admission Adults $12 Child (ages5-10) $6 Kids (ages 4 & under) Free First Parish 20 Lexington Road
North Bridge Fight Commemoration April 15, 2024 North Bridge, Concord Commemorate Patriot's Day with a dramatic tactical demonstration involving Colonial minute men, British regulars, and musket fire, marking the "shot heard round the world."
For over 10,000 years, humans have lived in this area, which we know as modern Concord, yet many of their stories have not been entirely told. With new research and a greater understanding of past events, we open new windows and opportunities to tell fuller stories of our community's people. From the Indigenous beginning of...
The Ralph Waldo Emerson House opens April 18th for the 2024 season. Open Thursday - Sunday Visit website for details
Event April 19, 6 a.m. Muster at Buttrick Hillside at 5:45 a.m. Schedule Church bells at 1st Parish toll at 5:45 a.m. to sound the alarm. "Dr. Prescott" arrives at the North Bridge after riding across the fields calling out the warning to towns and villages that the Regulars were on the march and that...
A Fight for Freedom: Patriots of Color Walking Tour In this 90 minute walking tour we will examine the known history and stories of these Patriots of Color who fought for freedom locally both during the American Revolution and beyond. Minuteman National Park, Robbins House and Concord Visitors Center staff will lead this tour examining...
April 21 @ 11:00 AM A Fight for Freedom: Patriots of Color Walking Tour In this 90 minute walking tour we will examine the known history and stories of these Patriots of Color who fought for freedom locally both during the American Revolution and beyond. Minuteman National Park, Robbins House and Concord Visitors Center staff...
SUBMIT YOUR ESSAY HERE by end of the day April 30, 2024 Calling all high school writers! Compete in a short essay contest to receive a $500 cash honorarium to invest in your future! The top 5 submissions will get published and will receive a $500 cash honorarium. If you like to write at all, please...
Events to learn about local native son and WW2 Hero Lt. Benjamin Ralph Kimlau and his sacrifice to preserve and protect freedom and democracy Watch starting at around 21:45. More details to come. https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=q2IGpmtRpLU&feature=youtu.be
