Events

Open until August 18 The things we keep matter for the stories we tell. What objects do we choose to preserve, and who is able to collect them? Why were they once valued, and how can we continue to see them in new ways? This special exhibition explores what it means to make history through...

The Show Quilts 250: Stitching in the Spirit of Democracy is a free, public quilt show organized in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary events of April 19, 1775 along Battle Road in Lincoln, Concord, Lexington, and Arlington, Massachusetts. Showcasing the creative energy of quilters near and far, Quilts 250 hopes to display as many...

2024 Spinning Tableau: AUGUST 31st 10am-5pm In the lead up to the American Revolution, women in New England organized acts of resistance to protest taxation, including spinning matches. Visit the Lexington Women’s Monument on Labor Day weekend to commemorate the 1769 event held by Anna Harrington. Join us for demonstrations of traditional and contemporary textile...

Lafayette is Coming to Concord  On September 2, 2024, Concord, Lexington, Boston, and other towns will celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour of America. Here is a description of the purpose and plans for this opportunity to recognize this major event as an integral part of the 250th celebrations of the start of...

19TH ANNUAL CONCORD AG DAY: Saturday September 7th, 2024 10am – 2pm On Main Street in downtown Concord (between Walden St and the Flagpole rotary) Rain or Shine! Concord Ag Day is a once a year farmers’ market celebrating local agriculture organized by the Concord Agriculture Committee to showcase Concord farms and local produce. This unique market showcases...

Look for the Concord250 Table at AG Day on Saturday, September 7, 10am-2pm. Concord250 ceramics from Newbury Court Potters will be for sale to benefit Concord Carlisle Foundation.       Why are there sheep at Ag Day in Concord? Sheep are part of The Concord 250th plan, which celebrates this momentous year by adding...