Nathan Meriam House, 24 Old Bedford Rd, Concord, MA 04.11.26 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Free Visit the Nathan Meriam witness house and learn about the Meriam family history and the importance of the crossroad near their home on April 19, 1775. In the early afternoon of that fateful day, Militia soldiers arriving from Reading, Chelmsford,...
Celebrate Ellen Garrison’s Birthday with us! Join us as we honor the 203rd birthday of Concord’s native daughter, Ellen Garrison (April 14, 1823)—an educator, abolitionist, and early civil rights activist whose life’s work advanced education and equality in the 19th century. This special evening program will celebrate her legacy through music, readings from Ellen’s letters, and...
Friday April 17, 2026 Ceremony 7:45 pm - 8:30 pm Luminaria 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm North Bridge, Concord 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,...
Saturday April 18, 2026 Witness Houses Open 10:00 am until 4:30 pm Hartwell Tavern William Smith House Colonel James Barrett House Explore the interiors of Hartwell Tavern, the William Smith House, and the Colonel James Barrett House. Talk with living history interpreters dressed in eighteenth century attire and learn about Massachusetts on the brink of war in 1774 &...
The King of Battle: Artillery Demonstration North Bridge Visitor Center 11:00 am & 1:00 pm (30 Minutes) Between September 1774 and April 1775, the people of Massachusetts raced British soldiers to secure large quantities of artillery and ammunition. Overall, the Patriot forces moved scores of cannon from the coast of Massachusetts to inland stockpiles including...
Preparing for war 1775 2:00 pm (45 Minutes) Hartwell Tavern In the lead up to the American Revolution, the Massachusetts Provincial Congress called for the creation of a provincial army to oppose British Regular forces in Boston. The Provincial Congress knew that a successful army required not just men, but an incredible amount of supplies....
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 6:00 AM Muster at Buttrick Hillside at 5:45 AM Church bells at the First Parish toll at 6:00 AM to sound the alarm. "Dr. Prescott" arrives at the North Bridge after riding across the fields calling out the warning to towns and villages that the Regulars were on the march...
Sunday April 19, 2026 North Bridge Real Time Battle Walk 8:30 am (1 Hour) North Bridge Visitor Center Commemorate the "Shot Heard 'Round the World" in real time during this one hour Ranger led battle walk. Explore the story of the North Bridge and the soldiers who fought and died on this ground 251 years...
British Army Camp Followers Display Open 10:00 am until 4:30 pm Minute Man Visitor Center When British Regular Soldiers arrived in Boston during the summer of 1774, they brought hundreds of civilians and the families of soldiers stationed in North America. Join living history volunteers as they discuss the experiences of civilians following the British...
2026 Patriots' Day Parade and Celebration The Concord Patriots’ Day Parade is one of the nation’s oldest celebrations of the first shot of the American Revolution, attracting visitors from around the world. Concord will celebrate Patriots' Day on Monday, April 20th but events are happening beginning April 17. Patriots' Day Weekend in Concord: FRIDAY, APRIL 17,...
Join in the celebration! After the April 20th Patriots' Day Parade, step into Monumental Square — a one-of-a-kind living history experience where Thoreau, Louisa May Alcott, Gandhi, MLK Jr., and other unexpected figures lead you through Monument Square in a mini-parade like no other. 📅 Monday, April 20 | 1pm & 2pm 📍 Meet across...
