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Holiday

07.4.2025

Reading the Declaration of Independence at the North Bridge

“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm Reliance on the Protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor.” On April 19, 1775 the Revolutionary War began at Lexington and Concord. Fourteen months later, on July 4, 1776 the Continental Congress meeting in...

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Friends & Family of Residents

Literary Visitor

07.9.2025

Thoreau Society Annual Gathering Event “A Concord Parade”

This is a the Thoreau Society Annual Gathering Event Join a mini parade and meet a variety of spirits including Thoreau, Louisa May Alcott, George Washington Dugan, Gandhi, MLK Jr. and more! Meet across from the Colonial Inn Contact [email protected] for more information

Arts & Culture

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Friends & Family of Residents

07.11.2025

Wright Tavern ” A Flurry of Birds”

As part of Concord's 250th celebration, join us at the historic Wright Tavern on Friday, July 11 at 7:30 pm for a one-night journey through the events of April 19, 1775 when The Concord Players presents "A Flurry of Birds" . Written for the Players' Bicentennial production by Concord resident David Fielding Smith, The Concord...

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Friends & Family of Residents

07.12.2025

Wright Tavern Beer Garden

Today's theme is the "Celebrate Democracy and Wish Henry David Thoreau Happy Birthday." The hours are 11:00 - 7:00 on the grounds and inside the Wright Tavern. The cost is $10.00 to support the developing plans for the Wright Tavern.

Arts & Culture

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Indigenous

07.19.2025

Art Ramble Walking Tour & “From Archive to Art”

ART RAMBLE WALKING TOUR Learn about the critically acclaimed out door exhibition from curator Marla McLeod as you take a guided walk through Walden Woods to engage with the large scale and site-specific works there. 3:00 PM at Brister’s Hill   FROM ARCHIVE TO ART Black Walden Following the tour, the program continues with a...

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07.24.2025 - 10.31.2025

Call to Poets

Concord250 invites Massachusetts-based poets to join a "Call to Poets" and celebrate the 250th anniversaries of the Battles of Concord and Lexington, and the signing of the Declaration of Independence!   This is your chance to reflect on 250 years of American independence, shared ideals, and the hopes we carry into the future. Bring your imagination, unique...