Events

Family Friendly Tours of the Old Manse Saturdays at 11:30 PM The Old Manse is an amazing house! Built 250 years ago, it witnessed the start of the Revolutionary War and was later a home to several famous writers. Join us for this special, 30-minute tour designed for families with young children. Visitors learn how...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

American Contradictions: Slavery and the American Revolution at the Old Manse Saturdays at 2:30 PM Many who fought for liberty and independence from Great Britain also enslaved other people – a contradiction that is at the heart of the American Revolution. At the Old Manse, we see this contradiction embodied in the life of William...

“On the Old Light” Twilight Tours of the Old Manse Saturdays at 5:00 PM 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. Sign up for tickets...

Romance at the Manse February 10 and February 11, 5:30 PM, 6:00 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:00PM On this special candlelight tour, explore stories of love from the Old Manse. You’ll learn about the Revolutionary War widow who fell in love with a boarder, the Hawthorne’s honeymoon, the Ripley’s golden years, and even a few romances...

The Concord Players are pleased to present “Indecent”, inspired by true events surrounding the 1923 Broadway debut of Sholem Asch’s “God of Vengeance”, a play seen by some as a seminal work of Jewish culture and by others as an act of traitorous libel. The Tony Award winning production of “Indecent” opened on Broadway in...

Attic Tours of Old Manse Sundays at 11:30 AM Discover the stories hidden in the attic of the Old Manse. While the Old Manse is famous for the writers who lived there, many others called the house home. In this 25 minute tour, we explore the attic and learn about the people who stayed there...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

  Flipping the Script: the Women of the Manse Sundays at 2:30PM These are the stories of the women of the Old Manse – vital, complex, and essential – who lived in the Old Manse from the time of the Revolutionary War through 1939. In this tour, we flip the script and explore the history...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

Treat yourself to a February full of Marches! All four major motion pictures of Little Women (1933, 1949, 1994, 2019) will be shown chronologically on consecutive Thursdays in February (2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd) at 7:00 pm in The Concord School of Philosophy on the grounds of Orchard House. Offered collaboratively with The Concord Players in...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

The Concord Players are pleased to present “Indecent”, inspired by true events surrounding the 1923 Broadway debut of Sholem Asch’s “God of Vengeance”, a play seen by some as a seminal work of Jewish culture and by others as an act of traitorous libel. The Tony Award winning production of “Indecent” opened on Broadway in...

Family Friendly Tours of the Old Manse Saturdays at 11:30 PM The Old Manse is an amazing house! Built 250 years ago, it witnessed the start of the Revolutionary War and was later a home to several famous writers. Join us for this special, 30-minute tour designed for families with young children. Visitors learn how...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

American Contradictions: Slavery and the American Revolution at the Old Manse Saturdays at 2:30 PM Many who fought for liberty and independence from Great Britain also enslaved other people – a contradiction that is at the heart of the American Revolution. At the Old Manse, we see this contradiction embodied in the life of William...

“On the Old Light” Twilight Tours of the Old Manse Saturdays at 5:00 PM 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. Sign up for tickets...

The Concord Players are pleased to present “Indecent”, inspired by true events surrounding the 1923 Broadway debut of Sholem Asch’s “God of Vengeance”, a play seen by some as a seminal work of Jewish culture and by others as an act of traitorous libel. The Tony Award winning production of “Indecent” opened on Broadway in...

Attic Tours of Old Manse Sundays at 11:30 AM Discover the stories hidden in the attic of the Old Manse. While the Old Manse is famous for the writers who lived there, many others called the house home. In this 25 minute tour, we explore the attic and learn about the people who stayed there...

The Concord Players are pleased to present “Indecent”, inspired by true events surrounding the 1923 Broadway debut of Sholem Asch’s “God of Vengeance”, a play seen by some as a seminal work of Jewish culture and by others as an act of traitorous libel. The Tony Award winning production of “Indecent” opened on Broadway in...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

  Flipping the Script: the Women of the Manse Sundays at 2:30PM These are the stories of the women of the Old Manse – vital, complex, and essential – who lived in the Old Manse from the time of the Revolutionary War through 1939. In this tour, we flip the script and explore the history...

2/20 – 2/25 Celebrate National Engineers Week: Everyday Engineering 10am – 12pm each day Join us as we celebrate National Engineers Week by engaging in some everyday engineering. Try an engineering challenge by constructing and creating with repurposed and recycled materials. Monday, Feb. 20 and Tuesday, Feb. 21 – Bridge Building Wednesday, Feb. 22 and...

February School Vacation Activities at the Concord Museum take place: Monday, February 20, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 24, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. https://concordmuseum.org/calendar/ Visit the Museum during February vacation week and participate in family activities in the Franklin Lyceum. Free with Museum admission. ...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

2/20 – 2/25 Celebrate National Engineers Week: Everyday Engineering 10am – 12pm each day Join us as we celebrate National Engineers Week by engaging in some everyday engineering. Try an engineering challenge by constructing and creating with repurposed and recycled materials. Monday, Feb. 20 and Tuesday, Feb. 21 – Bridge Building Wednesday, Feb. 22 and...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

2/20 – 2/25 Celebrate National Engineers Week: Everyday Engineering 10am – 12pm each day Join us as we celebrate National Engineers Week by engaging in some everyday engineering. Try an engineering challenge by constructing and creating with repurposed and recycled materials. Monday, Feb. 20 and Tuesday, Feb. 21 – Bridge Building Wednesday, Feb. 22 and...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

2/20 – 2/25 Celebrate National Engineers Week: Everyday Engineering 10am – 12pm each day Join us as we celebrate National Engineers Week by engaging in some everyday engineering. Try an engineering challenge by constructing and creating with repurposed and recycled materials. Monday, Feb. 20 and Tuesday, Feb. 21 – Bridge Building Wednesday, Feb. 22 and...

February School Vacation Activities at the Concord Museum take place: Monday, February 20, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 24, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. https://concordmuseum.org/calendar/ Visit the Museum during February vacation week and participate in family activities in the Franklin Lyceum. Free with Museum admission. ...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

Flashlight Tours February 23rd and 24th, 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM Uncover mysteries hidden in the attic of the Old Manse, a house that is 250 years old. In this 35-minute tour, we use flashlights to explore a part of the house not often seen by the public and learn about the people who lived there...

Treat yourself to a February full of Marches! All four major motion pictures of Little Women (1933, 1949, 1994, 2019) will be shown chronologically on consecutive Thursdays in February (2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd) at 7:00 pm in The Concord School of Philosophy on the grounds of Orchard House. Offered collaboratively with The Concord Players in...

Flashlight Tours February 23rd and 24th, 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM Uncover mysteries hidden in the attic of the Old Manse, a house that is 250 years old. In this 35-minute tour, we use flashlights to explore a part of the house not often seen by the public and learn about the people who lived there...

2/20 – 2/25 Celebrate National Engineers Week: Everyday Engineering 10am – 12pm each day Join us as we celebrate National Engineers Week by engaging in some everyday engineering. Try an engineering challenge by constructing and creating with repurposed and recycled materials. Monday, Feb. 20 and Tuesday, Feb. 21 – Bridge Building Wednesday, Feb. 22 and...

February School Vacation Activities at the Concord Museum take place: Monday, February 20, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 24, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. https://concordmuseum.org/calendar/ Visit the Museum during February vacation week and participate in family activities in the Franklin Lyceum. Free with Museum admission. ...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

Flashlight Tours February 23rd and 24th, 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM Uncover mysteries hidden in the attic of the Old Manse, a house that is 250 years old. In this 35-minute tour, we use flashlights to explore a part of the house not often seen by the public and learn about the people who lived there...

Flashlight Tours February 23rd and 24th, 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM Uncover mysteries hidden in the attic of the Old Manse, a house that is 250 years old. In this 35-minute tour, we use flashlights to explore a part of the house not often seen by the public and learn about the people who lived there...

The Concord Players are pleased to present “Indecent”, inspired by true events surrounding the 1923 Broadway debut of Sholem Asch’s “God of Vengeance”, a play seen by some as a seminal work of Jewish culture and by others as an act of traitorous libel. The Tony Award winning production of “Indecent” opened on Broadway in...

2/20 – 2/25 Celebrate National Engineers Week: Everyday Engineering 10am – 12pm each day Join us as we celebrate National Engineers Week by engaging in some everyday engineering. Try an engineering challenge by constructing and creating with repurposed and recycled materials. Monday, Feb. 20 and Tuesday, Feb. 21 – Bridge Building Wednesday, Feb. 22 and...

Family Friendly Tours of the Old Manse Saturdays at 11:30 PM The Old Manse is an amazing house! Built 250 years ago, it witnessed the start of the Revolutionary War and was later a home to several famous writers. Join us for this special, 30-minute tour designed for families with young children. Visitors learn how...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

American Contradictions: Slavery and the American Revolution at the Old Manse Saturdays at 2:30 PM Many who fought for liberty and independence from Great Britain also enslaved other people – a contradiction that is at the heart of the American Revolution. At the Old Manse, we see this contradiction embodied in the life of William...

“On the Old Light” Twilight Tours of the Old Manse Saturdays at 5:00 PM 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. Sign up for tickets...

The Concord Players are pleased to present “Indecent”, inspired by true events surrounding the 1923 Broadway debut of Sholem Asch’s “God of Vengeance”, a play seen by some as a seminal work of Jewish culture and by others as an act of traitorous libel. The Tony Award winning production of “Indecent” opened on Broadway in...

Attic Tours of Old Manse Sundays at 11:30 AM Discover the stories hidden in the attic of the Old Manse. While the Old Manse is famous for the writers who lived there, many others called the house home. In this 25 minute tour, we explore the attic and learn about the people who stayed there...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

  Flipping the Script: the Women of the Manse Sundays at 2:30PM These are the stories of the women of the Old Manse – vital, complex, and essential – who lived in the Old Manse from the time of the Revolutionary War through 1939. In this tour, we flip the script and explore the history...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

Bessie's Closet Friday, March 3 - Sunday, March 5 | Fri. 3:30 - 7:30pm; Sat. & Sun. 10am - 3pm — Drop in Cost: Free; admission to the  DiscoveryMuseum not required or included Bessie's Closet is a free pop-up clothing store open to all members of our community. Supported by donations from our Museum community...

Visit Thoreau Farm this March & April to get a close look at places Henry lived and what he learned from each home. This exhibit features fifteenhistorically accurate pen-and-ink renderings documenting Henry David Thoreau’s 19th-century homes and locale. Several images from this group were featured in the Summer 2022 issue of Discover Concord but the exhibit at...

Family Friendly Tours of the Old Manse Saturdays at 11:30 PM The Old Manse is an amazing house! Built 250 years ago, it witnessed the start of the Revolutionary War and was later a home to several famous writers. Join us for this special, 30-minute tour designed for families with young children. Visitors learn how...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

American Contradictions: Slavery and the American Revolution at the Old Manse Saturdays at 2:30 PM Many who fought for liberty and independence from Great Britain also enslaved other people – a contradiction that is at the heart of the American Revolution. At the Old Manse, we see this contradiction embodied in the life of William...

“On the Old Light” Twilight Tours of the Old Manse Saturdays at 5:00 PM 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. Sign up for tickets...

"The Homes of Henry David Thoreau" Opening Weekend Artist Talk – John Roman Saturday, March 4 at 1pm Sunday, March 5 at 1pm Meet John on-site at Thoreau Farm during opening weekend hear him speak about the exhibition: "The Homes of Henry David Thoreau." On view in March and April, "The Homes of Henry David...

Bessie's Closet Friday, March 3 - Sunday, March 5 | Fri. 3:30 - 7:30pm; Sat. & Sun. 10am - 3pm — Drop in Cost: Free; admission to the  DiscoveryMuseum not required or included Bessie's Closet is a free pop-up clothing store open to all members of our community. Supported by donations from our Museum community...

Bessie's Closet Friday, March 3 - Sunday, March 5 | Fri. 3:30 - 7:30pm; Sat. & Sun. 10am - 3pm — Drop in Cost: Free; admission to the  DiscoveryMuseum not required or included Bessie's Closet is a free pop-up clothing store open to all members of our community. Supported by donations from our Museum community...

Attic Tours of Old Manse Sundays at 11:30 AM Discover the stories hidden in the attic of the Old Manse. While the Old Manse is famous for the writers who lived there, many others called the house home. In this 25 minute tour, we explore the attic and learn about the people who stayed there...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

  Flipping the Script: the Women of the Manse Sundays at 2:30PM These are the stories of the women of the Old Manse – vital, complex, and essential – who lived in the Old Manse from the time of the Revolutionary War through 1939. In this tour, we flip the script and explore the history...

"The Homes of Henry David Thoreau" Opening Weekend Artist Talk – John Roman Saturday, March 4 at 1pm Sunday, March 5 at 1pm Meet John on-site at Thoreau Farm during opening weekend hear him speak about the exhibition: "The Homes of Henry David Thoreau." On view in March and April, "The Homes of Henry David...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

Visit Thoreau Farm this March & April to get a close look at places Henry lived and what he learned from each home. This exhibit features fifteenhistorically accurate pen-and-ink renderings documenting Henry David Thoreau’s 19th-century homes and locale. Several images from this group were featured in the Summer 2022 issue of Discover Concord but the exhibit at...

Family Friendly Tours of the Old Manse Saturdays at 11:30 PM The Old Manse is an amazing house! Built 250 years ago, it witnessed the start of the Revolutionary War and was later a home to several famous writers. Join us for this special, 30-minute tour designed for families with young children. Visitors learn how...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

American Contradictions: Slavery and the American Revolution at the Old Manse Saturdays at 2:30 PM Many who fought for liberty and independence from Great Britain also enslaved other people – a contradiction that is at the heart of the American Revolution. At the Old Manse, we see this contradiction embodied in the life of William...

“On the Old Light” Twilight Tours of the Old Manse Saturdays at 5:00 PM 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. Sign up for tickets...

Attic Tours of Old Manse Sundays at 11:30 AM Discover the stories hidden in the attic of the Old Manse. While the Old Manse is famous for the writers who lived there, many others called the house home. In this 25 minute tour, we explore the attic and learn about the people who stayed there...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

  Flipping the Script: the Women of the Manse Sundays at 2:30PM These are the stories of the women of the Old Manse – vital, complex, and essential – who lived in the Old Manse from the time of the Revolutionary War through 1939. In this tour, we flip the script and explore the history...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

Visit Thoreau Farm this March & April to get a close look at places Henry lived and what he learned from each home. This exhibit features fifteenhistorically accurate pen-and-ink renderings documenting Henry David Thoreau’s 19th-century homes and locale. Several images from this group were featured in the Summer 2022 issue of Discover Concord but the exhibit at...

Family Friendly Tours of the Old Manse Saturdays at 11:30 PM The Old Manse is an amazing house! Built 250 years ago, it witnessed the start of the Revolutionary War and was later a home to several famous writers. Join us for this special, 30-minute tour designed for families with young children. Visitors learn how...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

American Contradictions: Slavery and the American Revolution at the Old Manse Saturdays at 2:30 PM Many who fought for liberty and independence from Great Britain also enslaved other people – a contradiction that is at the heart of the American Revolution. At the Old Manse, we see this contradiction embodied in the life of William...

“On the Old Light” Twilight Tours of the Old Manse Saturdays at 5:00 PM 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. Sign up for tickets...

Attic Tours of Old Manse Sundays at 11:30 AM Discover the stories hidden in the attic of the Old Manse. While the Old Manse is famous for the writers who lived there, many others called the house home. In this 25 minute tour, we explore the attic and learn about the people who stayed there...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

  Flipping the Script: the Women of the Manse Sundays at 2:30PM These are the stories of the women of the Old Manse – vital, complex, and essential – who lived in the Old Manse from the time of the Revolutionary War through 1939. In this tour, we flip the script and explore the history...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

Visit Thoreau Farm this March & April to get a close look at places Henry lived and what he learned from each home. This exhibit features fifteenhistorically accurate pen-and-ink renderings documenting Henry David Thoreau’s 19th-century homes and locale. Several images from this group were featured in the Summer 2022 issue of Discover Concord but the exhibit at...

Family Friendly Tours of the Old Manse Saturdays at 11:30 PM The Old Manse is an amazing house! Built 250 years ago, it witnessed the start of the Revolutionary War and was later a home to several famous writers. Join us for this special, 30-minute tour designed for families with young children. Visitors learn how...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

American Contradictions: Slavery and the American Revolution at the Old Manse Saturdays at 2:30 PM Many who fought for liberty and independence from Great Britain also enslaved other people – a contradiction that is at the heart of the American Revolution. At the Old Manse, we see this contradiction embodied in the life of William...

“On the Old Light” Twilight Tours of the Old Manse Saturdays at 5:00 PM 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. Sign up for tickets...

Attic Tours of Old Manse Sundays at 11:30 AM Discover the stories hidden in the attic of the Old Manse. While the Old Manse is famous for the writers who lived there, many others called the house home. In this 25 minute tour, we explore the attic and learn about the people who stayed there...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

  Flipping the Script: the Women of the Manse Sundays at 2:30PM These are the stories of the women of the Old Manse – vital, complex, and essential – who lived in the Old Manse from the time of the Revolutionary War through 1939. In this tour, we flip the script and explore the history...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to fight the British soldiers for a second time that day. Where did this second battle occur? Walk with a park ranger to the site of...

Visit Thoreau Farm this March & April to get a close look at places Henry lived and what he learned from each home. This exhibit features fifteenhistorically accurate pen-and-ink renderings documenting Henry David Thoreau’s 19th-century homes and locale. Several images from this group were featured in the Summer 2022 issue of Discover Concord but the exhibit at...

Visit Thoreau Farm this March & April to get a close look at places Henry lived and what he learned from each home. This exhibit features fifteenhistorically accurate pen-and-ink renderings documenting Henry David Thoreau’s 19th-century homes and locale. Several images from this group were featured in the Summer 2022 issue of Discover Concord but the exhibit at...

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...

A Celebration Honoring Ellen Garrison, Educator, and Activist Stand Up for Ellen: Celebrating the 200th Birthday of Concord’s Native Daughter, Ellen Garrison, Friday, April 14th, 6-8 pm, Holy Family Church and Concord Townhouse, 12 Monument Square, Concord. For the first time in 200 years, on April 14, 2023 Concord will publicly honor and celebrate the...

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...

 Leonardo da Vinci! Saturday, April 15, 2023, 10am to 2pm Location: Indoors and Outdoors Cost: Free with admission Join Discovery Museum as we celebrate Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday. Born on April 15, 1452, Leonardo da Vinci was an inventor, artist, engineer, and mathematician who spent his lifetime following his curiosity and exploring a wide variety...

Visit Thoreau Farm this March & April to get a close look at places Henry lived and what he learned from each home. This exhibit features fifteenhistorically accurate pen-and-ink renderings documenting Henry David Thoreau’s 19th-century homes and locale. Several images from this group were featured in the Summer 2022 issue of Discover Concord but the exhibit at...

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,...

Tinytropolis Sunday, April 16 through Friday, April 21 Daily from 10am to 2pm Cost: Free with admission Come visit the mini city with a big future! Join us as we design, build, and explore a mini city constructed completely out of cardboard and creativity. This changing and evolving temporary space will be put together by...

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...

Patriots’ Day Family Activities Monday, April 17 Drop-In Programming 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Free https://concordmuseum.org/events/patriots-day-family-activities-2023/ Celebrate the start of the American Revolution by exploring artifacts in the Museum and then visiting our drop-in activities to learn about life and craft in the colonies. Free admission to the Museum on Patriots’ Day thanks to the...

Patriots’ Day Minuteman Encampment Monday, April 17 10:30 a.m. (following the parade) – 4:00 p.m. Free https://concordmuseum.org/events/patriots-day-minuteman-encampment-2023/ “I haven’t a man who is afraid to go!” Visit the brave Acton Minutemen company in an encampment outside the Concord Museum on Patriots’ Day and see them drilling with muskets to prepare for battle, cooking over a...

Made in Horn Monday, April 17 10:30 a.m. (following the parade) – 4:00 p.m. Free https://concordmuseum.org/events/made-in-horn/ Visit a craftsperson in the Museum demonstrating various objects that were made of horn during the colonial period, including powder horns and everyday items like cups and combs. Free admission to the Museum on Patriots’ Day thanks to the...

An Enemy Among Us! Monday, April 17 10:30 a.m. (following the parade) – 4:00 p.m. Free https://concordmuseum.org/events/an-enemy-among-us-2/ When you are visiting the Museum on Patriots’ Day, beware of a Red Coat from the British Army roaming the galleries looking for Provincial rebels.  Talk with him about the experiences of the Red Coats on April 19,...

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...

Painting By Numbers: A Conversation with Diana Greenwald and Paris Amanda Spies-Gans April 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Diana Greenwald, Assistant Curator of the Collection at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and author of Painting By Numbers, comes to the Concord Museum for a conversation on 19th century art production. Using new quantitative evidence...

How To Talk to Kids About Gun Violence Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 7pm to 8pm Speaker: Kara Baskin, moderator, with Dr. Neena McConnico, Dr. Patricia Crain de Galarce, and Dr. Anthony Rao Location: Presented virtually via Zoom webinar Cost: Free with pre-registration; $5 suggested donation appreciated. Registration required. Boston Globe Parenting Unfiltered columnist Kara Baskin...

Visit Thoreau Farm this March & April to get a close look at places Henry lived and what he learned from each home. This exhibit features fifteenhistorically accurate pen-and-ink renderings documenting Henry David Thoreau’s 19th-century homes and locale. Several images from this group were featured in the Summer 2022 issue of Discover Concord but the exhibit at...

Beyond the Notes April 22 @ 7:30- 9 pm at First Parish Church (Parish Hall) Hailed as "Bold...edgy...totally engaging! Not to be missed!" Beyond the Notes is a unique and interactive concert experience that gives the audience a chance to get to know the performers beyond what can be read in their bios. Violinist Sarah...

Hailed as "Bold...edgy...totally engaging! Not to be missed!" Beyond the Notes is a unique and interactive concert experience that gives the audience a chance to get to know the performers beyond what can be read in their bios. Violinist Sarah Whitney will be joined by NYC-based cellist Ani Kalayjian for an innovative program of solos...

Play Testing with MIT’s Toy Product Design Students, Part 2 Sunday, April 23, 2023, 10am to 4pm Are you interested in toys? Come talk to MIT students who want your feedback on their ideas for new toys! Students from MIT's Toy Product Design class will have test versions of toys that were developed based on ...

West Concord Industrial History Photo Exhibit March 29 @ 8:30 am - May 11 @ 4:30 pm Event Venue Harvey Wheeler Community Center Step into West Concord Junction’s industrial history at a photo exhibit on display at the Concord Council on Aging in the Harvey Wheeler Community Center, 1276 Main Street,  from March 29 to May 11....

Southern Rail, a bluegrass concertSaturday, April 29, 2023, 7:00 pm at the Concord ConservatoryLocal bluegrass band featuring CCM faculty member Rich Stillman on banjo. As the Boston Herald said, Southern Rail gives us, “First rate bluegrass…precise harmonies, sharp instrumental work…soaring and lush.” 

Rotary Club of Concord presents the Rotary Music Fest, benefitting the Concord Children's Center, Saturday May 27, 1-7 p.m., featuring headline act Bruce Marshall along with a line up musicians Terry Kitchen, Rockabye Beats, Joy of Music Clarinet Ensemble, Seth Connelly.

Meet the Artist: Stevie Leigh at Discovery Museum Saturday, May 6, 2023, 10am to 12pm Cost: Free with admission Meet local artist Stevie Leigh as she demonstrates how she upcycles fabric scraps to create unique pieces of clothing that look as good on a body as they do hanging on a wall. Bring a stuffed...

Many of the works of art in the Concord Free Public Library’s collection and displayed at the Concord Museum were made by, of, and for Concordians. Join a Concord Museum Guide on a walking tour that delves into the lives of the artists and into subjects featured in the special exhibition A Perpetual Invitation: 150...

Nature Explorers Sundays: May 7, 14 and 21, 10:00am-11:30am Location: Outdoors Cost: $30 per child includes all 4 sessions but does NOT include Discovery Museum admission. If you wish to also visit the Discovery Museum, separate reservations are required through our website. Join our outdoor educator for a series of outdoor explorations. Each week we...

A Family Revealed: From Slavery to Hope at the Discovery Museum Tuesday, May 9, 2023, 7pm to 8:30pm Speaker: Wallis Wickham Raemer, educator, and Reggie Harris, folk singer and social activist Location: This event will be live and in-person at Nashoba Brooks School 200 Strawberry Hill Road, Concord, MA Cost: Free with pre-registration; $5 suggested...

Nature Explorers Sundays: May 7, 14 and 21, 10:00am-11:30am Location: Outdoors Cost: $30 per child includes all 4 sessions but does NOT include Discovery Museum admission. If you wish to also visit the Discovery Museum, separate reservations are required through our website. Join our outdoor educator for a series of outdoor explorations. Each week we...

Points of Return May 1 - June 25, 2023 The Umbrella Arts Center Galleries Twenty-seven international artists explore wide ranging aspects of the climate emergency, offering commentary and creative nature-based strategies. Free and open to the public, supported by a number of free tours, talks and related events throughout the exhibition, including the June 10, 6:30-9pm...

Exhibition: A Perpetual Invitation: 150 Years of Art at the Concord Free Public Library On view through September 4, 2023 In honor of the Concord Free Public Library’s 150th Anniversary, the Concord Museum, the Concord Free Public Library, and the Concord Free Public Library Corporation’s William Munroe Special Collections have collaborated on a special exhibition...

The Umbrella Stage Company presents the musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning classic novel, The Color Purple, and the 1985 film by Steven Spielberg. The inspirational story set in the early 1900s follows a young woman, Celie, as she journeys through her childhood experiencing joy, despair, anguish, sisterhood and self-realization to find her voice and...

The Umbrella Stage Company presents the musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning classic novel, The Color Purple, and the 1985 film by Steven Spielberg. The inspirational story set in the early 1900s follows a young woman, Celie, as she journeys through her childhood experiencing joy, despair, anguish, sisterhood and self-realization to find her voice and...

Power of Kindness Pajama Party Saturday, May 20, 2023, 10am to 12pm Cost: Free with admission Join us in supporting Cradles to Crayons, a Boston nonprofit on a mission to end Clothing Insecurity by providing clothing free of charge to children in poverty. Every child deserves to feel safe, warm, and valued, and that’s why...

Spring into West Concord runs  from 10-to 4 with some events starting at 9 am. Fun sales, bands playing at certain hours and locations (to be announced), chalk art, face painting, food tastings, etc, all day around the Village. Several crafts tables will be located at A New Leaf parking lot along with:The West Concord...

Emerson-Thoreau Amble Walking Tour Saturday, May 20 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Members $10 | Non-members $20 | Same-day admission to Museum included Celebrate Emerson’s birthday (May 25) and follow the footsteps of writers Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau! Enjoy the spring weather and learn about the friendship of two notable observers of...

Nature Explorers Sundays: May 7, 14 and 21, 10:00am-11:30am Location: Outdoors Cost: $30 per child includes all 4 sessions but does NOT include Discovery Museum admission. If you wish to also visit the Discovery Museum, separate reservations are required through our website. Join our outdoor educator for a series of outdoor explorations. Each week we...

Rockin' for the Kids will be held Saturday, May 27, 2023 from 1:00-7:00PM with live music and children's activities. This is a family friendly event with jazz ensembles, folk, elite high school groups and more. Our headliner is the Bruce Marshall Group. Bruce and the band are longtime, local favorites (he's a former Concord resident)....

Memorial Day Monday, May 29, 2023 at 9:00 am – Rideout Field 11:00 am – Monument Square

American Inheritance: A Conversation with Edward Larson Thursday, June 1 | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Members Free | Non-Members $10 | Free Livestream Pulitzer Prize winning author Edward Larson joins us for a conversation on his new book American Inheritance: Liberty and Slavery in the Birth of a Nation, 1765-1795. Larson examines the role of...

34th Annual Garden Tour Friday, June 2, and Saturday, June 3 | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Member $35 | Non-Member $45 The Concord Museum Guild of Volunteers is thrilled to present the 34th Annual Garden Tour on June 2 and 3, 2023! This event features carefully selected private gardens throughout Concord. Funds raised provide...

34th Annual Garden Tour Friday, June 2, and Saturday, June 3 | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Member $35 | Non-Member $45 The Concord Museum Guild of Volunteers is thrilled to present the 34th Annual Garden Tour on June 2 and 3, 2023! This event features carefully selected private gardens throughout Concord. Funds raised provide...

Grave Detectives Walking Tour Saturday, June 10 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. $10 Members| $20 Non-members | Same-day admission to the Concord Museum included Tour the first burial ground in Concord dating to c. 1636 learning about past Concordians with a Museum educator. Explore the classic iconography of New England headstones that feature winged...

Disunion Among Ourselves: The Perilous Politics of the American Revolution Saturday, June 10 | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Members Free | Non-Members $10 | Free Livestream Vanderbilt political historian and best-selling author Eli Merritt reveals the deep political divisions that almost tore the Union apart during the American Revolution, presented at the Concord Museum. Despite...

May 1-June 25 40 Stow Street, Concord 27 artists from around the globe explore wide-ranging aspects of the climate emergency, offering commentary, creative nature-based strategies, and optimism. Sat. June 10, 3PM Guided Tour of the Exhibition, and 6:30PM free screening of film, Into the Oceanic, focusing on underwater habitats and the importance of educational entry points in...

Film Event: Into the Oceanic In association with the international gallery exhibition, POINTS OF RETURN, on Saturday, June 10, 6:30-9pm, join us for "Into the Oceanic" -- a double screening event by artist-filmmakers Elizabeth Ogilvie and Robert Page, focusing on underwater habitats and the importance of educational entry points in environmental artwork. Documentary screening and...

Fun Family Outdoor Yoga at Discovery Museum Tuesday, June 13 10:30am – 11:00am Join us with your family to move your body in healthy ways and connect with nature while doing outdoor yoga at the Discovery Museum! Yoga improves physical and mental strength and can also improve self-awareness and mental focus. Kelly Western, professional yoga...

Concord Birds, Then and Now Thursday, June 15 | 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Concord Museum and Mass Audubon Members Free | Non-Members $10 | Free Livestream The detailed records of bird sightings and phenological observations around Concord from the last 170 years—from Thoreau’s notes to today’s studies by scientists at Boston University—provide a key to...

A Perpetual Invitation Gallery Tour with the Curators Friday, June 16 at 12:00 p.m. Free with Museum admission. Members visit free. Curators from the Concord Museum and the Concord Free Public Library lead guided tours of the new special exhibition A Perpetual Invitation: 150 Years of Art at the Concord Free Public Library. No advance...

Juneteenth Family Program Monday, June 19 10-11 am Free Join the Concord Museum for a celebratory Juneteenth performance with Illstyle & Peace Productions.  The group creates work rooted in West African Dance, contemporary and old school hip hop blended with an eclectic mix of dance and performance disciplines including tap, ballet, DJing, and beatboxing. Illstyle...

Antislavery Walking Tour Monday, June 19 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Members $10, Non-members $20 Coinciding with the celebration of Juneteenth, join us for a walking tour introducing participants to the Concord women and men who played a crucial role in the abolitionist movement in the years leading up to the Civil War. 1.5-mile walk...

Juneteenth Celebration!   Monday, June 19 from 12 to 4 pm  9 am Monument Square Town Flag Pole Ceremony Honoring the Raising  of the Juneteenth Flag All are welcome! 10 am Concord Museum Juneteenth Family Program   11 am Robbins House Open for Tours 12 noon to 4 pm Robbins House Lawn Townwide Celebration and Gathering 10 a.m....

The Caterpillar Lab Thursday, June 29, 10am to 2pm & Friday, June 30, 12pm to 3pm and 4:30pm to 7:30pm 10:00am – 2:00pm Join the Discovery Museum for a special visit from The Caterpillar Lab! Come see a variety of New England caterpillar species showcased on open-air displays of local plants. Get up close to...

Declaring Independence Tuesday, July 4th, 2023 North Bridge 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Join us as we mark the 247th anniversary of our nation's independence with a live, in-person reading of the Declaration of Independence at Concord's North Bridge. Reenactors representing the 10th Massachusetts Regiment will fire three musket volleys in honor of American Independence.

Internationally recognized as one of todays most acclaimed and admired artists, Yefim Bronfman is sought throughout the world as a soloist, recitalist and chamber music collaborator. His commanding technique, power, and exceptional lyric gifts are lauded by the press and audiences alike. The program will include works for solo piano by Schubert, Schumann, Salonen and...

Saturday, July 8, 2023 Colonel James Barrett House Programs 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Open house 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Before they were Minute Men, they served as Provincial soldiers in Great Britain’s war against the French and their Indigenous allies. Join us at the Colonel James Barrett House for a special program exploring...

Cold as Ice: Exploring a 300lb Block of Ice! Tuesday, July 11, 10:00am – 4:00pm Things are getting chilly at the Discovery Museum! Experiment with different types of salt as you explore the unique characteristics of a 300-pound block of ice. Add in some liquid watercolors and discover just how cool science can be. https://www.discoveryacton.org/events-programs/cold-ice-exploring-300lb-block-ice-2

Tuesday, July 11  7:00 – 8:00 pm Longtime journalists Anders and Beverly Gyllenhaal will join us at the Concord Museum to discuss the findings in their new book, A Wing and a Prayer: The Race to Save Our Vanishing Birds. The book is the result of a 25,000-mile journey across the Americas in 2021, which they...

New England Performance Series with Kemp Harris July 12 @ 6-8 pm deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum is pleased to present a musical performance with Kemp Harris as part of the New England Performance Series. Kemp was born in North Carolina but honed his musical style in the coffeehouses of Cambridge, eventually going on to...

New England Performance Series with Kemp Harris deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum is pleased to present a musical performance with Kemp Harris as part of the New England Performance Series. Kemp was born in North Carolina but honed his musical style in the coffeehouses of Cambridge, eventually going on to develop a songwriting residency program...

Glory for George, Freedom Unfinished Weekend July 13-16 Glory for George, Freedom Unfinished Weekend July 13-16   This weekend's series of high engagement events for visitors and locals alike seeks to honor the legacy of Concord native son, George, Washington Dugan on the 160th Anniversary and his heroic sacrifice as a member of the Massachusetts,...

Glory for George, Freedom Unfinished Weekend July 13-16 Glory for George, Freedom Unfinished Weekend July 13-16   This weekend's series of high engagement events for visitors and locals alike seeks to honor the legacy of Concord native son, George, Washington Dugan on the 160th Anniversary and his heroic sacrifice as a member of the Massachusetts,...

Your Year of Trailblazing: Discover Concord Girl Scouts August 14 @ 6:00 pm - August 14 @ 7:30 pm Event Venue Rideout Park & Playground Event Organizer Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Description Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts invites your family to see for yourselves how your child will have more fun learning, doing, and...

Free film screening of Glory for George at the Umbrella Arts Center!

Glory for George, Freedom Unfinished Weekend July 13-16 Glory for George, Freedom Unfinished Weekend July 13-16   This weekend's series of high engagement events for visitors and locals alike seeks to honor the legacy of Concord native son, George, Washington Dugan on the 160th Anniversary and his heroic sacrifice as a member of the Massachusetts,...

You are cordially invited to saunter over to Barrow Bookstore in Concord Center on Saturday, July 15, 2023, between 12pm - 7pm and celebrate Henry David Thoreau's 206th Birthday. Born in Concord on July 12, 1817, Henry David Thoreau is forever remembered for his free spirit, roles in the American Transcendentalism and Abolitionist movements, and...

A Walk in Thoreau’s Concord Saturday, July 15  9:00 – 10:00 am A Concord Museum guide will lead a tour focused on the domestic side of Henry David Thoreau’s life, visiting the homes where he lived and hearing the stories told of him by family and friends. Register at https://concordmuseum.org/events/a-walk-in-thoreaus-concord-2/ Members $10, non-members $20, includes same-day...

You are cordially invited to saunter over to Barrow Bookstore in Concord Center on Saturday, July 15, 2023, between 12pm - 7pm and celebrate Henry David Thoreau's 206th Birthday. Born in Concord on July 12, 1817, Henry David Thoreau is forever remembered for his free spirit, roles in the American Transcendentalism and Abolitionist movements, and...

Glory for George, Freedom Unfinished Weekend July 13-16 Glory for George, Freedom Unfinished Weekend July 13-16   This weekend's series of high engagement events for visitors and locals alike seeks to honor the legacy of Concord native son, George, Washington Dugan on the 160th Anniversary and his heroic sacrifice as a member of the Massachusetts,...

We Swim Together, Presented by Little Uprisings and The Gottabees Wednesday, July 19, 10:30am-11:15am Journey to the bottom of the sea with Little Uprisings and The Gottabees where we will explore the book Swimmy, by Leo Lionni—a classic tale for young children about the power of organizing. Join us for movement, puppetry and fun as...

We Swim Together, Presented by Little Uprisings and The Gottabees Wednesday, July 19, 10:30am-11:15am Journey to the bottom of the sea with Little Uprisings and The Gottabees where we will explore the book Swimmy, by Leo Lionni—a classic tale for young children about the power of organizing. Join us for movement, puppetry and fun as...

The Caterpillar Lab Friday, July 21, 12pm to 3pm and 4:30pm to 7:30pm Join us for a special visit from The Caterpillar Lab! Come see a variety of New England caterpillar species showcased on open-air displays of local plants. Get up close to enormous giant silk moth caterpillars, fierce-looking snake-mimicking caterpillars, convincing twig-mimicking caterpillars, and...

Buttrick Garden Tours Tuesdays, June 27, July 25, 2023 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Buttrick Gardens 174 Liberty St, Concord MA Free, registration required Join us for a free 30-minute tour of the Buttrick Gardens at Minute Man National Historical Park. Learn about the history and preservation of these beautiful gardens. We’ll find shady spots...

Mindfulness in Art Program Wednesday, July 26  6:00 – 7:00 pm Be Well Be Here Founder and Executive Director Lara Wilson will lead a guided conversation and casual journaling activity in the Concord Museum’s special exhibition A Perpetual Invitation: 150 Years of Art at the Concord Free Public Library. Participants will come away with the tools...

The Concordians Behind the Art Walking Tour Saturday, July 29  11:00 am – 12:30 pm A Concord Museum guide will lead a walking tour that delves into the lives of the Concord artists and subjects featured in the special exhibition A Perpetual Invitation: 150 Years of Art at the Concord Free Public Library, on view at...

Live music by Francesco Zenati at Reflections from 5 - 7pm       Enjoy Acoustic Guitar, Original songs & Blues HarmonicaAvoid the paving hassles by shopping late, or just relax and enjoy - Many shops are open late!Reflections, A New Leaf, Joy St Life & Home, Concord Firefly, Debra's Natural Gourmet, Reasons to be Cheerful, Concord...

Crocodile River Music Friday, August 4, 2023, 11am to 11:45am Location: Outdoors Cost: Free with admission Discovery Museum is excited to welcome artists from Crocodile River Music, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing African art, music, and dance to audiences of all ages, backgrounds, and capabilities. Children and adults are invited to participate in an...

The Concord Free Public Library is offering a quick workshop-style class with author and Writer-In-Residence George Jreije will help participants begin to think like a writer using the tenants of Observation, Imagination, and Language. Participants with additional questions can visit George during his office hours immediately following the program. All ages. No registration required.

August 9, 16, 23 at 10:30 AM: "Musical Mornings with Ricardo" at the Fowler Branch Library. Expand your musical and language skills singing in Spanish and English with Ricardo, a classically trained bassoonist from Guanajuato University, Mexico. Ages 7 and under. No registration required.

The Caterpillar Lab Thursday, August 10, 10am to 2pm & Friday, August 11, 12pm to 3pm and 4:30pm to 7:30pm Join us for a special visit from The Caterpillar Lab! Come see a variety of New England caterpillar species showcased on open-air displays of local plants. Get up close to enormous giant silk moth caterpillars,...

August 10 at 4:30 PM "West Side String Demo"Join instructors from the Concord Conservatory of Music for their West Side String demonstration at the Fowler Branch Library, Concord, blending Suzuki philosophy, Rolland's string movement, and traditional string pedagogy; the demonstration will end with an opportunity to try a string instrument. Ages 5 - 12. Register...

Shop, Stroll & Relax to Music Thursday Evenings in West Concord! Live music by Seth Connelly at Reflections from 5 - 7pm       Enjoy Acoustic Guitar, Favorite songs 60s/70sAvoid the paving hassles by shopping late, or just relax and enjoy - Many shops are open late!Reflections, A New Leaf, Joy St Life & Home, Concord Firefly,...

Come learn about the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau and consider lessons about living deliberately that we can learn from his legacy. Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known as “Thoreau Farm.”...

Come learn about the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau and consider lessons about living deliberately that we can learn from his legacy. Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known as “Thoreau Farm.”...

Come learn about the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau and consider lessons about living deliberately that we can learn from his legacy. Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known as “Thoreau Farm.”...

Join author and Writer-In-Residence George Jreije at the Concord Free Public Library for a workshop-style class to learn what makes a work a fiction compelling, as well as the principles of writing fiction and the different forms of fiction. Participants with additional questions can visit George during his office hours immediately following the program. All...

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts invites your family to see for yourselves how your child will have more fun learning, doing, and growing as a Girl Scout.​ Girl Scout Staff and local volunteers will lead a fun, age-appropriate activity for future Girl Scouts, and after, staff will answer your questions and discuss how to begin...

Your Year of Trailblazing: Discover Concord Girl Scouts August 14 @ 6:00 pm - August 14 @ 7:30 pm Event Venue Rideout Park & Playground Event Organizer Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Description Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts invites your family to see for yourselves how your child will have more fun learning, doing, and...

Fairyborough Tuesday, August 15 - Friday, August 18 | 10:00am - 2:00pm Location: Outdoors Cost: Free with admission Welcome to Fairyborough – the little city with a big future! Design, build, and explore a mysterious forest environment of fairy houses, gnome homes, and sprite skyscrapers, constructed completely out of natural materials and creativity. This changing...

August 9, 16, 23 at 10:30 AM: "Musical Mornings with Ricardo" at the Fowler Branch Library. Expand your musical and language skills singing in Spanish and English with Ricardo, a classically trained bassoonist from Guanajuato University, Mexico. Ages 7 and under. No registration required.

Live music by the Karl Helmer Duo at Reflections from 5 - 7pm       Enjoy Jazz Guitar & BassAvoid the paving hassles by shopping late, or just relax and enjoy - Many shops are open late!Reflections, A New Leaf, Joy St Life & Home, Concord Firefly, Debra's Natural Gourmet, Reasons to be Cheerful, Concord Art &...

Come learn about the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau and consider lessons about living deliberately that we can learn from his legacy. Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known as “Thoreau Farm.”...

Come learn about the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau and consider lessons about living deliberately that we can learn from his legacy. Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known as “Thoreau Farm.”...

August 9, 16, 23 at 10:30 AM: "Musical Mornings with Ricardo" at the Fowler Branch Library. Expand your musical and language skills singing in Spanish and English with Ricardo, a classically trained bassoonist from Guanajuato University, Mexico. Ages 7 and under. No registration required.

Live music by Steve Robb at Reflections from 5 - 7pm       Enjoy Acoustic Guitar 60s/70s/80s  R&BAvoid the paving hassles by shopping late, or just relax and enjoy - Many shops are open late!Reflections, A New Leaf, Joy St Life & Home, Concord Firefly, Debra's Natural Gourmet, Reasons to be Cheerful, Concord Art & Antiques, Art...

Come learn about the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau and consider lessons about living deliberately that we can learn from his legacy. Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known as “Thoreau Farm.”...

Come learn about the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau and consider lessons about living deliberately that we can learn from his legacy. Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known as “Thoreau Farm.”...

The Library Corporation will host the world premiere of the film Ralph Waldo Emerson: Give All to Love, Saturday, Sept. 30 2-4:30 PM in the Goodwin Forum at the Main Library. This film features an “essay on film” by Michael Maglaras and will provide a new and deeply personal perspective on Emerson, his writing, his...

 Author and Writer-In-Residence George Jreije will lead a workshop-style class at the Concord Free Public Library Aug. 28, 5 p.m. where participants will learn to appreciate the craft behind writing non-fiction, as well as the principles and forms of this style of writing. Participants with additional questions can visit George during his office hours immediately...

Live music by Seth Connelly at Reflections from 5 - 7pm       Enjoy Acoustic Guitar, Favorite songs 60s/70sAvoid the paving hassles by shopping late, or just relax and enjoy - Many shops are open late!Reflections, A New Leaf, Joy St Life & Home, Concord Firefly, Debra's Natural Gourmet, Reasons to be Cheerful, Concord Art & Antiques,...

Come learn about the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau and consider lessons about living deliberately that we can learn from his legacy. Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known as “Thoreau Farm.”...

Come learn about the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau and consider lessons about living deliberately that we can learn from his legacy. Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known as “Thoreau Farm.”...

“Our inventions are wont to be pretty toys, which distract our attention from serious things,” Henry David Thoreau wrote in Walden (1854), offering a warning about technology and distraction that resonates in our own time. In conversation with Daegan Miller, Caleb Smith will discuss his new book Thoreau’s Axe: Distraction and Discipline in American Culture, exploring how nineteenth-century Americans understood...

September 7 @ 7:00 pm - September 7 @ 8:30 pm “Our inventions are wont to be pretty toys, which distract our attention from serious things,” Henry David Thoreau wrote in Walden (1854), offering a warning about technology and distraction that resonates in our own time. In conversation with Daegan Miller, Caleb Smith will discuss his new book Thoreau’s Axe:...

September 9th, 2023 10am-2pm Right in downtown Concord - intersection of Walden St and Main St 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 the bounty of Concord’s many farm businesses at the...

Come learn about the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau and consider lessons about living deliberately that we can learn from his legacy. Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known as “Thoreau Farm.”...

Imagine your kids discovering what it’s like to play the ukulele, violin, keyboard, flute, trumpet, drums, and cello in one afternoon! Adults can also explore instruments or get back to their music-playing days. You’re never too old to learn music. This year, the CCM Discovery Day Open House with its instrument Exploration is on Saturday, Sept....

Come learn about the birthplace of Henry David Thoreau and consider lessons about living deliberately that we can learn from his legacy. Take an inside look at the restored 1730s house listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Wheeler-Minot Farmhouse/Henry David Thoreau Birth House. Locally, it is also known as “Thoreau Farm.”...

Join the Discovery Museum for a free special morning for families with infants and toddlers or adults who are Deaf or hard of hearing. Playing, exploring, experimenting, and imagining in our accessible and universally designed galleries such as Brain Building Together promotes family conversations and can support early language development for Deaf and hard of...

Sign-up for a free class during the week of September 11 – 16th Did you know that you can sample a Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) Group Class to see if it’s a fit for you? Have fun connecting with other musicians and learning in a social and supportive shared experience. The CCM Free Trial...