Events

Join these regular programs at Minute Man National Historical Park. These events are free and open to the public, no registration is necessary. Battlefield In A Box | 3:00 p.m., Wed - Sun Concord's North Bridge: History and Memory | 11:00 a.m., 7 days a week The Minute Men: Neighbors in Arms | 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.,...

Join these regular programs at Minute Man National Historical Park. These events are free and open to the public, no registration is necessary. Battlefield In A Box | 3:00 p.m., Wed - Sun Concord's North Bridge: History and Memory | 11:00 a.m., 7 days a week The Minute Men: Neighbors in Arms | 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.,...

Join these regular programs at Minute Man National Historical Park. These events are free and open to the public, no registration is necessary. Battlefield In A Box | 3:00 p.m., Wed - Sun Concord's North Bridge: History and Memory | 11:00 a.m., 7 days a week The Minute Men: Neighbors in Arms | 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.,...

Join these regular programs at Minute Man National Historical Park. These events are free and open to the public, no registration is necessary. Battlefield In A Box | 3:00 p.m., Wed - Sun Concord's North Bridge: History and Memory | 11:00 a.m., 7 days a week The Minute Men: Neighbors in Arms | 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.,...

Join these regular programs at Minute Man National Historical Park. These events are free and open to the public, no registration is necessary. Battlefield In A Box | 3:00 p.m., Wed - Sun Concord's North Bridge: History and Memory | 11:00 a.m., 7 days a week The Minute Men: Neighbors in Arms | 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.,...

Join these regular programs at Minute Man National Historical Park. These events are free and open to the public, no registration is necessary. Battlefield In A Box | 3:00 p.m., Wed - Sun Concord's North Bridge: History and Memory | 11:00 a.m., 7 days a week The Minute Men: Neighbors in Arms | 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.,...

Join these regular programs at Minute Man National Historical Park. These events are free and open to the public, no registration is necessary. Battlefield In A Box | 3:00 p.m., Wed - Sun Concord's North Bridge: History and Memory | 11:00 a.m., 7 days a week The Minute Men: Neighbors in Arms | 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.,...

Join these regular programs at Minute Man National Historical Park. These events are free and open to the public, no registration is necessary. Battlefield In A Box | 3:00 p.m., Wed - Sun Concord's North Bridge: History and Memory | 11:00 a.m., 7 days a week The Minute Men: Neighbors in Arms | 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.,...

Meriam’s Corner Parade/Exercise Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 1:00 pm This commemoration marks the assembly and actions of militia and minuteman units that arrived at Meriam's Corner during the British retreat from Concord, Aril 19th, 1775. After the Regulars' withdrawal from the North Bridge where they had engaged with more than 400 Minutemen, they began...

Caught in the Storm of War: The Civilian Experience of April 19, 1775: Saturday, April 15, 2023 If you had to leave your home in a hurry, uncertain of your return, what would you take with you? Learn about the local civilians on April 19, 1775 who struggled to save their families and belongings from...

Battle Road Tactical Demonstration Saturday, April 15, 2023 Watch hundreds of British and Colonial Reenactors engage in a Tactical Demonstration showing the running fight that occurred on April 19, 1775. After the demonstration you will have the opportunity to get up close and talk with these amazing volunteers and learn about British regulars and Colonial...

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events throughout Concord on Patriots Day weekend. Although Patriots' Day is observed annually on the third Monday of April, special programs and events take place throughout...

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events throughout Concord on Patriots Day weekend. Although Patriots' Day is observed annually on the third Monday of April, special programs and events take place throughout...

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events throughout Concord on Patriots Day weekend. Although Patriots' Day is observed annually on the third Monday of April, special programs and events take place throughout...

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events throughout Concord on Patriots Day weekend. Although Patriots' Day is observed annually on the third Monday of April, special programs and events take place throughout...

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events throughout Concord on Patriots Day weekend. Although Patriots' Day is observed annually on the third Monday of April, special programs and events take place throughout...

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events throughout Concord on Patriots Day weekend. Although Patriots' Day is observed annually on the third Monday of April, special programs and events take place throughout...

Patriot’s Day Monday, April 17, 2023 at 9:00 am Patriots' Day is a state holiday in Massachusetts commemorating the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775. Although Patriots' Day occurs annually on the third Monday of April, Minute Man National Historical Park host special programs and events throughout the month. The following...

The Search of the Barrett Farm Sunday, April 16, 2023 Visit the home of Colonel James Barrett and talk with costumed park rangers and volunteers about colonial military preparations. At Minuteman National Park. https://www.nps.gov/mima/planyourvisit/patriots-day.htm

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events throughout Concord on Patriots Day weekend. Although Patriots' Day is observed annually on the third Monday of April, special programs and events take place throughout...

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events throughout Concord on Patriots Day weekend. Although Patriots' Day is observed annually on the third Monday of April, special programs and events take place throughout...

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events throughout Concord on Patriots Day weekend. Although Patriots' Day is observed annually on the third Monday of April, special programs and events take place throughout...

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events throughout Concord on Patriots Day weekend. Although Patriots' Day is observed annually on the third Monday of April, special programs and events take place throughout...

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events throughout Concord on Patriots Day weekend. Although Patriots' Day is observed annually on the third Monday of April, special programs and events take place throughout...

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events throughout Concord on Patriots Day weekend. Although Patriots' Day is observed annually on the third Monday of April, special programs and events take place throughout...

Patriot's Day is Monday, April 15, 2024 Still heard around the world: Patriots' Day is not just the remembrance of a historical event; it's an embodiment of the ideals of liberty and pursuit of justice that form the bedrock of our country. Patriot's Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19,...

North Bridge Fight Commemoration Monday, April 17, 2023 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." At Minuteman National Park https://www.nps.gov/mima/planyourvisit/patriots-day.htm

Patriot's Day is Monday, April 15, 2024 Still heard around the world: Patriots' Day is not just the remembrance of a historical event; it's an embodiment of the ideals of liberty and pursuit of justice that form the bedrock of our country. Patriot's Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19,...

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events throughout Concord on Patriots Day weekend. Although Patriots' Day is observed annually on the third Monday of April, special programs and events take place throughout...

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events throughout Concord on Patriots Day weekend. Although Patriots' Day is observed annually on the third Monday of April, special programs and events take place throughout...

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events throughout Concord on Patriots Day weekend. Although Patriots' Day is observed annually on the third Monday of April, special programs and events take place throughout...

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events throughout Concord on Patriots Day weekend. Although Patriots' Day is observed annually on the third Monday of April, special programs and events take place throughout...

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events throughout Concord on Patriots Day weekend. Although Patriots' Day is observed annually on the third Monday of April, special programs and events take place throughout...

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events throughout Concord on Patriots Day weekend. Although Patriots' Day is observed annually on the third Monday of April, special programs and events take place throughout...

Patriot Vigil Tuesday, April 18, 2023 As darkness descends upon the North Bridge battlefield we invite you to come and reflect on the events of April 19, 1775 and the meaning of liberty. The evening ceremony will feature a lantern-light procession, poetry, music, and a recitation of the names of the soldiers who gave their...

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events throughout Concord on Patriots Day weekend. Although Patriots' Day is observed annually on the third Monday of April, special programs and events take place throughout...

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events throughout Concord on Patriots Day weekend. Although Patriots' Day is observed annually on the third Monday of April, special programs and events take place throughout...

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events throughout Concord on Patriots Day weekend. Although Patriots' Day is observed annually on the third Monday of April, special programs and events take place throughout...

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events throughout Concord on Patriots Day weekend. Although Patriots' Day is observed annually on the third Monday of April, special programs and events take place throughout...

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events throughout Concord on Patriots Day weekend. Although Patriots' Day is observed annually on the third Monday of April, special programs and events take place throughout...

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events throughout Concord on Patriots Day weekend. Although Patriots' Day is observed annually on the third Monday of April, special programs and events take place throughout...

Battle Road Anniversary Hike Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Join National Park Rangers for an immersive 5-mile guided Battle Road trail hike. From Meriam’s Corner to Fiske Hill, follow in the footsteps of the ill-fated British column. At Minuteman National Park. https://www.nps.gov/mima/planyourvisit/patriots-day.htm

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events throughout Concord on Patriots Day weekend. Although Patriots' Day is observed annually on the third Monday of April, special programs and events take place throughout...

Dawn Salute at Buttrick Hillside Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 6:00 am The annual dawn salute at 6 a.m. April 19 will take place at the Buttrick Hillside in Concord in the same vicinity as the Old North Bridge, marking the site of the opening battle of the American Revolution. Participants will muster at the...

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events throughout Concord on Patriots Day weekend. Although Patriots' Day is observed annually on the third Monday of April, special programs and events take place throughout...

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events throughout Concord on Patriots Day weekend. Although Patriots' Day is observed annually on the third Monday of April, special programs and events take place throughout...

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events throughout Concord on Patriots Day weekend. Although Patriots' Day is observed annually on the third Monday of April, special programs and events take place throughout...

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events throughout Concord on Patriots Day weekend. Although Patriots' Day is observed annually on the third Monday of April, special programs and events take place throughout...

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events throughout Concord on Patriots Day weekend. Although Patriots' Day is observed annually on the third Monday of April, special programs and events take place throughout...

Discover the literary spirits of the Old Manse. Explore the Manse by candle light during our open house after dark and stay for s’mores around our fire pit and family activities outside. While access to the house is self guided, we are offering special spooky tours of the attic by flashlight. Attic tours are 30...

Discover the literary spirits of the Old Manse. Explore the Manse by candle light during our open house after dark and stay for s’mores around our fire pit and family activities outside. While access to the house is self guided, we are offering special spooky tours of the attic by flashlight. Attic tours are 30...

Discover the literary spirits of the Old Manse. Explore the Manse by candle light during our open house after dark and stay for s’mores around our fire pit and family activities outside. While access to the house is self guided, we are offering special spooky tours of the attic by flashlight. Attic tours are 30...

Discover the literary spirits of the Old Manse. Explore the Manse by candle light during our open house after dark and stay for s’mores around our fire pit and family activities outside. While access to the house is self guided, we are offering special spooky tours of the attic by flashlight. Attic tours are 30...

Step back in time and explore this historic home decorated for the holiday season and learn about its storied past! On this 45-minute tour we explore the history of the house and the people who lived there as well as how they observed Christmas and how it changed over time. Built in 1770, the house...

Step back in time and explore this historic home decorated for the holiday season and learn about its storied past! On this 45-minute tour we explore the history of the house and the people who lived there as well as how they observed Christmas and how it changed over time. Built in 1770, the house...

The Old Manse transforms after dark. This winter, visit the Old Manse for a special candle-lit tour at twilight. Wander the halls and explore the chambers of the Old Manse lit by candles and the setting sun. Upon arrival, please check in the book store. Tour groups are set with a limited capacity and we recommend booking in advance to secure...

The Old Manse transforms after dark. This winter, visit the Old Manse for a special candle-lit tour at twilight. Wander the halls and explore the chambers of the Old Manse lit by candles and the setting sun. Upon arrival, please check in the book store. Tour groups are set with a limited capacity and we recommend booking in advance to secure...

The Old Manse transforms after dark. This winter, visit the Old Manse for a special candle-lit tour at twilight. Wander the halls and explore the chambers of the Old Manse lit by candles and the setting sun. Upon arrival, please check in the book store. Tour groups are set with a limited capacity and we recommend booking in advance to secure...

Step back in time and explore this historic home decorated for the holiday season and learn about its storied past! On this 45-minute tour we explore the history of the house and the people who lived there as well as how they observed Christmas and how it changed over time. Built in 1770, the house...

The Old Manse transforms after dark. This winter, visit the Old Manse for a special candle-lit tour at twilight. Wander the halls and explore the chambers of the Old Manse lit by candles and the setting sun. Upon arrival, please check in the book store. Tour groups are set with a limited capacity and we recommend booking in advance to secure...

The Old Manse transforms after dark. This winter, visit the Old Manse for a special candle-lit tour at twilight. Wander the halls and explore the chambers of the Old Manse lit by candles and the setting sun. Upon arrival, please check in the book store. Tour groups are set with a limited capacity and we recommend booking in advance to secure...

The Old Manse transforms after dark. This winter, visit the Old Manse for a special candle-lit tour at twilight. Wander the halls and explore the chambers of the Old Manse lit by candles and the setting sun. Upon arrival, please check in the book store. Tour groups are set with a limited capacity and we recommend booking in advance to secure...

“Radical Spirits: The Material Culture of Drinking at Minute Man National Historical Park” with Nikki Walsh Sunday, March 24, 2024 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Concord Free Public Library Free and open to the public Join the Friends of Minute Man National Park for our free annual winter lecture series! Punch bowls, and tankards, and...

The Old Manse transforms after dark. This winter, visit the Old Manse for a special candle-lit tour at twilight. Wander the halls and explore the chambers of the Old Manse lit by candles and the setting sun. Upon arrival, please check in the book store. Tour groups are set with a limited capacity and we recommend booking in advance to secure...

The Old Manse transforms after dark. This winter, visit the Old Manse for a special candle-lit tour at twilight. Wander the halls and explore the chambers of the Old Manse lit by candles and the setting sun. Upon arrival, please check in the book store. Tour groups are set with a limited capacity and we recommend booking in advance to secure...

The Old Manse transforms after dark. This winter, visit the Old Manse for a special candle-lit tour at twilight. Wander the halls and explore the chambers of the Old Manse lit by candles and the setting sun. Upon arrival, please check in the book store. Tour groups are set with a limited capacity and we recommend booking in advance to secure...

The Old Manse transforms after dark. This winter, visit the Old Manse for a special candle-lit tour at twilight. Wander the halls and explore the chambers of the Old Manse lit by candles and the setting sun. Upon arrival, please check in the book store. Tour groups are set with a limited capacity and we recommend booking in advance to secure...

The Old Manse transforms after dark. This winter, visit the Old Manse for a special candle-lit tour at twilight. Wander the halls and explore the chambers of the Old Manse lit by candles and the setting sun. Upon arrival, please check in the book store. Tour groups are set with a limited capacity and we recommend booking in advance to secure...

The Old Manse transforms after dark. This winter, visit the Old Manse for a special candle-lit tour at twilight. Wander the halls and explore the chambers of the Old Manse lit by candles and the setting sun. Upon arrival, please check in the book store. Tour groups are set with a limited capacity and we recommend booking in advance to secure...

The Old Manse transforms after dark. This winter, visit the Old Manse for a special candle-lit tour at twilight. Wander the halls and explore the chambers of the Old Manse lit by candles and the setting sun. Upon arrival, please check in the book store. Tour groups are set with a limited capacity and we recommend booking in advance to secure...

The Old Manse transforms after dark. This winter, visit the Old Manse for a special candle-lit tour at twilight. Wander the halls and explore the chambers of the Old Manse lit by candles and the setting sun. Upon arrival, please check in the book store. Tour groups are set with a limited capacity and we recommend booking in advance to secure...

The Old Manse transforms after dark. This winter, visit the Old Manse for a special candle-lit tour at twilight. Wander the halls and explore the chambers of the Old Manse lit by candles and the setting sun. Upon arrival, please check in the book store. Tour groups are set with a limited capacity and we recommend booking in advance to secure...

Tour this historic house by candlelight and discover stories of friendship and love that made this house a home to so many artists, writers, and poets. During this 45-minute tour, we explore the many ways that friendship and love were shared in the house – whether it is a mother’s love for her children, newlyweds’...

Women of the Great Field: The Robbins and Garrison Women and their Neighbors TUESDAY, MARCH 266:00—7:30 PM Goodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742 Women of the Great Field: The Robbins and Garrison Women and their Neighbors Join us for a Women's History discussion with The Robbins House on the history of the women...

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...

The Ralph Waldo Emerson House opens April 18th for the 2024 season. Open Thursday - Sunday Visit website for details

Visit The Robbins House Lawn on the 4th of July, 10am-noon, for a reading with Frederick Douglass!

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...

Join us on Saturday, September 14, 2025 for “Behold, the guns were gone!” A special 250th anniversary event commemorating the theft of four brass cannon from under the noses of British soldiers in Boston on September 14 & 16, 1774. Following the Powder Alarm in early September 1774, a dangerous arms race emerged between British soldiers...

Full listing of Freedom’s Silhouette Companion Events: Freedom Concert:  Terry Borderline and the Suns Date: Saturday, October 5 Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Location: Monument Square, Concord MA Join us for an electrifying performance by Terry Borderline and the Suns. This seven-piece band will perform a set of original songs about freedom, spirituality, nature, and social justice, including...

Freedom’s Silhouette Companion Events Freedom Concert:  Terry Borderline and the Suns Date: Saturday, October 5 Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM Location: Monument Square, Concord MA Join us for an electrifying performance by Terry Borderline and the Suns. This seven-piece band will perform a set of original songs about freedom, spirituality, nature, and social justice, including an original piece inspired...

The 2024 Massachusetts Provincial Congress “Exploring Democracy – Our Rights and Our Responsibilities” October 11, 2024 9:30am - 4:30pm First Parish in Concord and The Wright Tavern *Register here to attend* In October 1774, the political conflict between Great Britain and Massachusetts reached a crisis. Parliament enacted the “Intolerable Acts” to punish the province for...

Preparing for Winter, Preparing for War~ 250th Event October 12 & 13, 2024 Hartwell Tavern Park at 112 North Great Road, Lincoln MA 9:30 am – 4:30 pm After a summer of growing tensions between British soldiers in Boston and radicalized patriots in the countryside, the political crisis engulfing Massachusetts turned into preparations for war....

The Friends of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery will host the Dedication of our giftings to the Town honoring the founding of Concord’s Female Anti-Slave Society, a central organization in the anti-slavery movement. The Commemorative Flowering tree and a raised engraved bronze plaque naming the Society will be dedicated. Please join! Program for Sunday, 20 October 2024...

Wright Tavern Pub Choir Date: Sunday, October 20 Time: 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM Location: Monument Square, Concord MA Lift your voice to sing! Accomplished choir director and musician Tim Bongiovanni will lead the events by the sculpture.  Here, participants will learn and perform in three-part harmony. Enjoy refreshments and a beer garden at the Wright Tavern as part of...

Youth "Upstander" Art Project Dates: Saturday, October 5 & Wednesday, October 23 Times: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (10/5) & 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (10/23) Location: Monument Square, Concord MA Rain Locations: 22 Monument Square (10/5) & Robbins House (10/23) Presented by the Robbins House, this art project engages local youth in artmaking and dialogue about freedom and social...

MLK Day of Service Family Program January 20 | 10:00 – 11:30 am Free | Participants are asked to bring supplemental food. Gather at the Concord Museum to prepare Kids’ Bags that provide kid-friendly meals and snacks for a child in our local community.  An activity for the whole family, decorate and assemble bags to...

Join the MUSIC MAKES ME HAPPY Chorus in exploring Concord's role in the Abolition era and the Underground Railroad. Sing the spirituals that guided enslaved people to freedom and hear stories of brave Concordians like the Thoreau and Alcott families. Songs include: Go Down, Moses; Follow the Drinking Gourd; Swing Low; Swing Chariot; others. Guest...

Former Governor Charlie Baker and his long-time associate Steven Kadish discuss their method for getting past politics and delivering results in the public and private sectors. Their new book Results is not only about getting things done, but about renewing people’s faith in public service. Together they demonstrate that government can work, which is vital...

Reserve your space using the QR code below or link here. Reservations requested but not required. LIVE STREAM - CLICK HERE FOR LINK! If you can't be with us in person, watch online. “A Fight for Freedom: Honoring Patriots of Color” is a two-hour live  event dedicated to uncovering and honoring the often-overlooked contributions of...

Set in the late 18th century, this forum presents a fictional dialogue featuring Martha Washington (portrayed by Sandy Spector), the First Lady, and Mercy Otis Warren (portrayed by Michele Gabrielson), a prominent playwright and activist. In a cozy parlor setting, they discuss their friendship, their respective roles during the revolutionary era, and the challenges they...

  Meet at the Concord Town House to celebrate an auspicious moment in our history:  March 29th marks 145 years to the day that Louisa May Alcott, famed authoress of Little Women and hundreds of other literary works, became the first woman of Concord to cast a vote in a Town election! Join in the excitement...

The exhibition features selections from the William Munroe Special Collections and the Town Archives, including art, photographs, broadsides, Town records, and ephemera that explore how Concordians have celebrated the anniversary of the Battle of Concord, or the "Concord Fight," on April 19, 1775. Learn how celebrations have combined public interest and trends with historical commemoration...

The Willard family has close ties to Concord and that historical day. Simon Willard was one of the founders of Concord in 1635. Isaac Davis, the first officer killed in the American Revolution on that day and the person the Minuteman Statue was designed after, was a descendant of Margery Willard and Dolar Davis, who...

250th Block Party Timeline  ALL DAY EVENTS 9:00 AM – 7:45 PM Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Turnpike Community Day at the Concord Museum, see the original lantern from Paul Revere's midnight ride, free access to the new special exhibition Whose Revolution, a family-friendly encampment of living history, an outdoor concert, food and beverage trucks, and...

APRIL 19 PATRIOTS' DAY: 6:00AM: DAWN SALUTE (Muster at Buttrick Hillside at 5:45am, 6am Dawn Salute) 8:30AM: PARADE BEGINS 9:30AM: OLD NORTH BRIDGE CEREMONY MID-DAY: PARADE ENDS 1-7:30PM: BLOCK PARTY CONCORD MUSEUM: Free admission all day MINUTE MAN NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK events happening all day 7:30-8:45PM: CONCORD250 "PATRIOTS LIGHT, including DRONE SHOW at 8:15PM at...

Celebrate Patriots’ Day at the Concord Museum On April 19, 2025, the Concord Museum will host a special Community Day inviting the public to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. As a steward of the largest collection of objects that witnessed the day the “shot heard round the world” set...

"SCENES FROM THE REVOLUTION" IS READY FOR CONCORD250 Please join us after the parade at The Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden St. Concord MA on SATURDAY APRIL 19, 2025 for two performances of “SCENES FROM THE REVOLUTION - a Quarter Millennial Musical” written by Aline Shader. For all ages, this engaging musical, with heartwarming...

Step back to 1784 and spend time with Martha Washington as she completes dressing for her day in this interactive living history program. During your time together, Mrs. Washington will share news of her family, and how her husband’s role in current events impacts her family and her developing nation.  

Attend the 23rd Annual Lexington Tattoo and Muster Free outdoor evening performance of fife and drum music at the scene of the first skirmish in the Revolutionary War. Hosted by the William Diamond Junior Fife & Drum Corps of Lexington and featuring four other corps.

Free outdoor afternoon of music, history and entertainment by two dozen fife and drum corps representing different eras including the Revolution, hosted by the William Diamond Junior Fife & Drum Corps of Lexington. Begins with a 250th anniversary ceremony on the Lexington Battle Green (1624 Massachusetts Ave.) honoring the 7 Lexington patriots who fell on...

On Saturday May 10 from 11am to 3pm your $10 discounted admission to the Wright Tavern comes with the opportunity to play a historical miniatures war game of the British Retreat from Concord on April 19, 1775.  We will use Muskets and Tomahawks rules. Command British Regulars or minutemen and see if your dice rolls...

We Will Welcome The Honorable Stephen Breyer --A Retired Associate Justice Of The U.S. Supreme Court--To Our Headquarters, For A Conversation Moderated By Historian Douglas Brinkley. In Commemoration Of This Year's 250th Anniversary Of The American Revolution, The Walden Woods Project Is Pleased To Invite You To A Special Event On Friday, May 30th, From...

Whose Revolution: Curator Spotlight Talk With Museum admission. Members visit free. June 13 | 12:00 – 12:30 pm Take a guided tour of the special exhibition Whose Revolution with Curator David Wood to explore the many different meanings of revolution in the decade leading up to the outbreak of war in 1775.

Concord Museum's Revolutionary War Cemetery Walking Tour $15 Members | $20 Non-Members | Includes same-day admission June 14 and August 9 | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Learn about the Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Concord’s oldest cemetery – Old Hill Burial Ground – including Emerson Cogswell, Colonel Barrett, and Captain David Brown. This tour...

Concord Museum Juneteenth Family Performance Family Program Free. Advanced Registration Required. June 19 | 10:00 – 11:00 am Join a celebratory performance with Amaya Dance & Drum. With vivid costumes and uplifting energy, the company performs traditional West African rhythm and movements with singing, drumming, and dancing. Co-sponsored by The Robbins House.

A beloved annual tradition is coming up at The Robbins House! Join us on the 4th of July from 10-12 as we read Frederick Douglass' speech, "What to the Slave is the 4th of July?" Free and open to the public, audience participation is encouraged, cookies and lemonade will be served.

Reenactors from the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment (the first all Black regiment raised in the North during the Civil War) will be holding an encampment at The Robbins House on Saturday, July 26th from 10-4 pm. There will be tents, displays of regimental, state, and national colors as well as a campsite. Two formal...

Concord Museum's Revolutionary War Cemetery Walking Tour $15 Members | $20 Non-Members | Includes same-day admission June 14 and August 9 | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Learn about the Revolutionary War soldiers buried in Concord’s oldest cemetery – Old Hill Burial Ground – including Emerson Cogswell, Colonel Barrett, and Captain David Brown. This tour...