Events

The documentary reveals a long-suppressed secret, set in Concord, Massachusetts—the birthplace of the American Revolution, where the first shots were fired on April 19, 1775. While Concord is often celebrated for its role in the fight for freedom, few are aware of the untold stories that extend beyond its borders. The film also explores hidden...

Colonel James Barrett House Sunday, April 13, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm On April 19th, 1775 a contingent of about 120, British Soldiers marched over the North Bridge to Barrett’s farm in search of military arms and supplies. During this open house program explore the interior of this 319 year old home, talk with park staff...

This lecture by well-known historian Robert J. Allison, Chair of Rev250 for Massachusetts, will occur in the Wright Tavern. Allison teaches American history at Suffolk University. He will discuss the road that the resistance took to become a revolution in the days after the Battle of Concord on April 19, 1775.  Seating is limited. Advanced...

April 13, 6:00-7:30 PM: Join us in celebrating the 3rd Annual Ellen Garrison Day at Tricon Church in Concord. The evening will be filled with musical performances and dramatic readings as we honor the life and legacy of Civil Rights Activist Ellen Garrison. The Concord-Carlisle High School Orchestra will perform! Free and open to the...

Spring 2025 - Fall 2025 "Weaving an Address" The exhibition is planned for The Brister Hill Loop, part of the forest named for Brister Freeman, an enslaved man who won his freedom by serving in the Revolutionary War and then bought property in Walden Woods and lived there along with other formerly enslaved. This area...

Exhibition: April 14 - June 14, 2025 Opening Reception  April 14, 6PM   The Umbrella Arts Center in historic Concord Center will commemorate the semiquincentennial of the American Revolution and “the shot heard round the world” with an ambitious outdoor/indoor public and gallery art exhibition, Weaving an Address, curated by artist Marla McLeod.   For...