Events

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

May 15, Naturalization Ceremony at Old North Bridge will be held May 15, more details to come. National Park Service and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services event. Part of Concord 250; details to come.  

Benjamin Ralph Kimlau (金勞少尉) (April 11, 1918 – March 5, 1944) was a Chinese American aviator and United States Air Force bomber pilot and native son of Concord. Kimlau was born in Concord on April 10, 1918, and lived in the area until he was 14. His father was a chemist, and his mother was...