Events

Literacy Liberates, March 6th 2025 @ CCHS 500 walden St, Concord, MA 6:30pm Concord & Concord-Carlisle SEPAC presents Literacy Liberates. Kareem Weaver an advocate for Literacy as a Civil Right will be the keynote speaker. He will then join a dynamic panel with Milly Arbaje-Thomas, MSW CEO, METCO, Eavan Miles Mason, Ph.D. CEO, KidCenterED, Katherine...

The Concord Band presents Music From Warm Places on Saturday, March 8, 2025, 7:00 PM at the 51 Walden Performing Arts Center in Concord MA. Under the baton of Music Director James O’Dell, the program includes captivating works by Lewis Buckley, Nubia Jaime-Donjuan, Shelly Hanson, Terry White and Óscar Navarro. A highlight of the program...

Concord Chamber Music Society Presents: Wendy Putnam, violin & Vytas Baksys, piano March 9, 2025, 3pm, at Lexington's Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library Tickets available to purchase beginning August 5, 2024: concordchambermusic.org/putnam-baksys Description: An intriguing program of works by American composers that includes a tribute to the American Revolution with Vieuxtemps’ Souvenir d’Amerique - virtuosic variations on “Yankee...

Attention businesses! Save the Date for Friday, March 14, 7:45-9am for the Information Meeting for Businesses at First Parish. Please scan code to register.

This illustrated virtual talk will focus on the stories told by objects in the Concord Museum collection about the lead-up to April 19, 1775, and the epochal day itself. In the aggregate, these stories contribute forcefully to an understanding that the Revolution, the great turn from a monarchy to a republic, was already over well...

The Friends of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery 18th Annual Breakfast Event "REDISCOVERING OUR REVOLUTIONARY WAR VETERANS" Presented by Beth van Duzer SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025 8:00am (registration begins at 7:30am) Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord MA   $30 includes buffet breakfast RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY MARCH 7th   Electronic payment at friendsofsleepyhollow.org/payment Or send check to The...

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...

Concord Free Public Library Concert, Rotunda Peter Sykes is one of the most distinguished and versatile keyboard artists performing today. He will be performing a harpsichord concert reflecting music in homes in the American colonial era. Concerts are free and open to the public, but reservations are required. Reservations open at 9 a.m. on the...

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with art that expresses revolutionary spirit and reveals the unexpected - including old photos of Concord. ArtScape announces The Revolutionary Show.  All ages welcome from 6 – 106! How to submit: Bring art, ready to hang, to ArtScape, 43 Bradford St., 2nd floor Friday, April 4 –...

Join us as we have a Q& A session with members of the Concord250 Committees. Have questions about the Concord250th Celebration? We'll work to get you the answers. RSVP to the Concord Council on Aging at 978-318-3020

Join us as we learn about women who have made important contributions throughout history to the fields of science, math, and art. Chemist Rosalind Franklin made great discoveries and contributions to what we know about DNA. We’ll honor Franklin’s work and learn about other women who use what she discovered in their own research by...

A Concord 250-themed lecture from the Massachusetts Historical Society: The Siege of Boston. Admission is free and open to the public, and advanced registration is requested: https://newburycourt.org/events/ The Siege of Boston was the eleven-month period from 19 April 1775 to 17 March 1776 when American militiamen effectively contained British troops within Boston. The Siege continued...

Long before English settlers arrived in 1635, this land was known as Musketaquid—“the land between the grassy rivers”—and home to Indigenous peoples for over 10,000 years. This event will explore how we can broaden our historical perspective, moving beyond a colonial-centered narrative to one that acknowledges Indigenous history, re-examines outdated myths, and ensures all stories...

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...

As April 19 gets closer, we're excited to announce Concord Gets Ready - an initiative to decorate the town! Submit a photo of your decorated porch, door, or mailbox & be entered in a raffle to win a pack of gorgeous goodies donated by local merchants. We'll be posting ideas, hosting workshops, and making DIY kits...

Theodore Parker of Lexington and Ralph Waldo Emerson of Concord were directly linked to the events of April 19, 1775. Both men's grandfathers were involved in the battles that sparked the American Revolution. How did Parker and Emerson view their revolutionary heritage? How did this shape their thinking in the turbulent years leading up to...

Join us as we kick-off the 250th anniversary celebrations with a special night of trivia! Hosted by @tom_rutledge_presents and supported by the @Concordcarlislefoundation and @Concordma250th The event is open to all! Get your friends, neighbors, or co-workers together, make an unstoppable team (up to 6), choose your allegiance (Concord/Carlisle, Lexington, or England), and play six...

Wright Tavern in Concord Center March 22, 2025 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Throughout February and March of 1775, the people of Massachusetts were preparing for war. The Provincial Congress organized a network of intelligence to monitor the British Army and the military supplies throughout the province. Aware of the rebel operations, the British Army...

SHOW RUNS MARCH 22 & MARCH 23, 10am - 4PM Quilts 250: Stitching in the Spirit of Democracy is a free, public quilt show organized in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary events of April 19, 1775 along Battle Road in Lincoln, Concord, Lexington, and Arlington, Massachusetts. Showcasing the creative energy of quilters...

Saturdays, 1:30pm Tours March 22, 2025 - June 30, 2025 Between twenty and forty colonists who fought along the Battle Road on April 19, 1775, were of African descent or Indigenous people. Although excluded from required militia service prior to the war, these individuals of color were the first of many to take up arms...

Around Hear is renowned for their innovative performances, and this event will feature works by J.S. Bach, Dvořák, and local composers Mike Kelley and Dan Sedgwick. From cosmic themes to the everyday pigeon, the music will be both captivating and thought-provoking. Attendees will not only enjoy beautiful chamber music but also interact with visual elements...

Gerald Roy of the Pilgrim/Roy Collection and Jennifer Swope, David and Roberta Logie Curator of Textiles at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, will discuss the history of quilting in America. A beloved art form that has touched many lives since the founding of our nation, quilts continue to reflect the diversity, resourcefulness, and vision of their...

QUILTS 250 SHOW March 22 & March 23, 10am - 4PM Quilts 250: Stitching in the Spirit of Democracy is a free, public quilt show organized in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary events of April 19, 1775 along Battle Road in Lincoln, Concord, Lexington, and Arlington, Massachusetts. Showcasing the creative energy of...

The Minutemen and their World, by Robert Gross, revised and expanded edition March 23, 2025 2:00 – 4:00 in the Goodwin Forum at the Concord Main Library.  In this live session Concord resident, Robert Gross, will be interviewed by Diane Proctor, followed by questions from the audience.   This book is an intensive and wide-ranging...

Description:  To mark 250 years since the start of the American Revolution, CWC member Diane Taraz traces the road to rebellion with songs enjoyed by ordinary people, especially those often overlooked, such as women and people of color. She presents lively ballads, serene hymns, bold marches, passionate laments, and songs created by both sides to...

Join us for a ceremonial lighting of the Concord250 Lantern, a 10-foot-tall commemorative lantern inspired by the historic signal light of April 19, 1775 housed today in the Concord Museum. The community lighting will take place on the grounds of the Museum where together we will light the way toward liberty and justice for all....

The Milldames of Concord are pleased to invite you to an enlightening lecture by the renowned Concord historian Dr. Robert A. Gross. This event promises to be an exceptional opportunity to delve into the rich history of Concord with one of its most distinguished scholars. Event Details Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Time: 4:00 pm...

"Minutemen Revisited" Lecture Presentation by historian Robert A. Gross, PhD. March 26, 2025, 4 P.M. Trinitarian Congregational Church, 54 Walden Street, Concord, MA  Event free of charge.  Presented by the Milldames organization of Co

Whose Revolution: Special Exhibition Opening Day March 28, 2025 The first of three 250th special exhibitions at the Concord Museum, Whose Revolution will highlight the competing and contradictory meanings of revolution during the period leading up to the war. Through maps, documents, furniture, and other objects, this exhibition will explore the gradual shifts that led...

High school students from across the Commonwealth are creating artwork inspired by the “one if by land, two if by sea” lantern at the Concord Museum as a symbol of the American Revolution and our nation’s continuing aspiration towards liberty and justice for all. All are welcome to a community open house to see the...

High school students from across the Commonwealth are creating artwork inspired by the “one if by land, two if by sea” lantern at the Concord Museum as a symbol of the American Revolution and our nation’s continuing aspiration towards liberty and justice for all. All are welcome to a community open house to see the...

  The Umbrella Arts Center is excited to expand The Umbrella Concert Series to include casual and intimate shows spotlighting some of your future-favorite musical acts who are up-and-coming through the Salt Lick Incubator program. Up next: Grace Gardner, Sofia Lafuente, and Farayi Malek! Grace Gardner Raised on the outskirts of a Texas city and...

Discovery Museum is excited to welcome the South Asian Nation Bollywood dance groups!  South Asian Nation is a non-profit organization that helps to promote cultural awareness in the New England area, with focus on engaging youth in cultural activities. The teams that will perform today were founded to help kids find love for Bollywood and...

  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...

Saturdays, 1:30pm Tours March 22, 2025 - June 30, 2025 Between twenty and forty colonists who fought along the Battle Road on April 19, 1775, were of African descent or Indigenous people. Although excluded from required militia service prior to the war, these individuals of color were the first of many to take up arms...

This event features a roundtable discussion focused on enslavement in New England, including a conversation with historians who have completed recent research on slavery in Concord, Lincoln, Sudbury, and Wayland.  The discussion will begin with introductory remarks from Professor Robert A. Gross about enslavement in New England. Following that, each panelist will present highlights from...

MARCH 29 @ 8:00PM and March 30 @ 2:30PM The Concord Orchestra, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow, is thrilled to perform “American Heritage” concerts as part of the Concord250 celebration.  Performances are on Saturday, March 29 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 30 at 2:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden.  We are excited to...

2025 Honored Citizen, Lowell S. “Sandy” Smith will be honored at the Honored Citizen Ceremony on Sunday, March 30th at 2pm.

MARCH 29 @ 8:00PM and March 30 @ 2:30PM The Concord Orchestra, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow, is thrilled to perform “American Heritage” concerts as part of the Concord250 celebration.  Performances are on Saturday, March 29 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 30 at 2:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden.  We are excited to...

Join us for the book launch of the Concord Museum’s publication Eyewitness to Revolution: The American Revolution Collection at the Concord Museum. Written by David Wood, the book tells the story of the Revolution through the Museum’s unparalleled collection of objects related to the early days of the American Revolution. David will be joined in conversation...

Join us for the book launch of the Concord Museum’s publication Eyewitness to Revolution: The American Revolution Collection at the Concord Museum. Written by David Wood, the book tells the story of the Revolution through the Museum’s unparalleled collection of objects related to the early days of the American Revolution. David will be joined in...

April 1st - April 30th Location: The Concord Free Public Library Visit anytime! Throughout the month of April, visit the Concord Free Public Library and enjoy the Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History (Barefoot Books) StoryWalk™. Learn about 25 movements towards positive change that helped shape our country, while standing in the heart of...

People are coming.... Are you ready? Join us April 1 and learn all about the Concord250 Celebration- including transportation, road closures, the Ambassador program, parade route, exciting line up of events and more. Get your questions answered & get the scoop on the 250th! Tuesday, April 1 6-7:30pm Goodwin Forum The Concord Free Public Library...

Jim Sherblom's new book Concord Stories includes indigenous people, white settlers, slave traders, immigrants, and revolutionaries. In this lecture, you will discover their stories and be invited to explore your own story. Author Jim Sherblom is a transcendentalist, amateur historian, retired Unitarian Universalist minister, and resident of Concord. Reception to follow the lecture at the...

As April 19 gets closer, we're excited to announce Concord Gets Ready - an initiative to decorate the town! Submit a photo of your decorated porch, door, or mailbox & be entered in a raffle to win a pack of gorgeous goodies donated by local merchants. We'll be posting ideas, hosting workshops, and making DIY kits...

  Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 6-7:45pm: Harvesting the Spirit of Transcendentalism in Education Today.   Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed. Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders. — Henry David Thoreau...

Join us on Thursday April 3rd at 5:30pm for the opening reception of our upcoming exhibition, " Liberation Textiles: Our Social Fabric, " curated by Elizabeth Thach and Camilø Álvårez. The show is centered around themes of individual freedom and primarily features fiber-based visual art. Programming for the exhibition also includes a Curators Tour on Thursday April...

As April 19 gets closer, we’re excited to announce Concord Gets Ready – an initiative to decorate the town! Submit a photo of your decorated porch, door, or mailbox & be entered in a raffle to win a pack of gorgeous goodies donated by local merchants. We’ll be posting ideas, hosting workshops, and making DIY kits...

Join us on Thursday April 3rd at 5:30pm for the opening reception of our upcoming exhibition, "Liberation Textiles: Our Social Fabric," curated by Elizabeth Thach and Camilø Álvårez. The show is centered around themes of individual freedom and primarily features fiber-based visual art. Programming for the exhibition also includes a Curators Tour on Thursday April...

April 5, 2025 afternoon Professor Michael Halltem :Concord and the Memory of the  American Revolution Info to follow  

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...

As April 19 gets closer, we’re excited to announce Concord Gets Ready – an initiative to decorate the town! Submit a photo of your decorated porch, door, or mailbox & be entered in a raffle to win a pack of gorgeous goodies donated by local merchants. We’ll be posting ideas, hosting workshops, and making DIY kits...

Saturdays, 1:30pm Tours March 22, 2025 - June 30, 2025 Between twenty and forty colonists who fought along the Battle Road on April 19, 1775, were of African descent or Indigenous people. Although excluded from required militia service prior to the war, these individuals of color were the first of many to take up arms...

Goodwin ForumMain Library129 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742 Michael D. Hattem, Historian of the American Revolution and Historical Memory, will speak about the importance of the memory of the Revolution, specifically on how events in Concord have been perceived nationally.   Bio: Michael D. Hattem is a historian of the American Revolution and popular memory. He is...

Concord 250 Event: Concord Free Public Library Concert  April 5. Stephen Drury is a pianist and conductor on the faculty of the New England Conservatory. His program features Bach, Beethoven, and Charles Ives’s Concord Sonata.  

As part of the town-wide celebrations for Concord250, we invite you to a new edition of “True Stories Told Live.” Join us for another fabulous evening of storytelling and community! This time, it will be a night of stories about freedom… This event will take place at Concord Art, 37 Lexington Road. Buy your tickets...

As April 19 gets closer, we’re excited to announce Concord Gets Ready – an initiative to decorate the town! Submit a photo of your decorated porch, door, or mailbox & be entered in a raffle to win a pack of gorgeous goodies donated by local merchants. We’ll be posting ideas, hosting workshops, and making DIY kits...

What challenges did New England society face in 1775, and how did they impact the outbreak of fighting in Concord and Lexington? The Concord Museum, the David Center for the American Revolution at the American Philosophical Society, and the Massachusetts Historical Society invite you to a conference on April 10-11, 2025 on the theme “1775”....

April 10 – April 11 What challenges did New England society face in 1775, and how did they impact the outbreak of fighting in Concord and Lexington? The Concord Museum, the David Center for the American Revolution at the American Philosophical Society, and the Massachusetts Historical Society invite you to a conference on April 10-11, 2025...

Concord Band Performs Revolutionary Music The Concord Band will present its spirited Spring Pops! concert on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 51 Walden Performing Arts Center. The program commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord as part of Concord250 festivities this year throughout the town of Concord. The concert features two compositions specially commissioned to...

Guided tours of the Wright Tavern are happening on the hour, just come in to buy your ticket Tickets are $12.00 for adults, $10.00 for Seniors and Students, children 10 and under are free Come in, learn the stories and experience the space of this iconic, historic building

The Concord Independent Battery and Concord250 Community Participation Committee invite you to join us as we celebrate the arrival of our new American flag, size 15' x 25'.  

Nathan Meriam House April 12, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Visit the Nathan Meriam witness house and talk with costumed park staff about the Meriam family 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, and Billerica attacked...

Saturday, April 12 -  Beer Garden Celebration and Wright Tavern Tours          From 11:00 - 7:00       Food and beverages will be sold at the Beer Garden; tables will be out for resting and enjoying the day       Tours in the Wright Tavern are happening on the hour; reservations are recommended       Tickets are $10.00; children 10 or under...

Saturdays, 1:30pm Tours March 22, 2025 - June 30, 2025 Between twenty and forty colonists who fought along the Battle Road on April 19, 1775, were of African descent or Indigenous people. Although excluded from required militia service prior to the war, these individuals of color were the first of many to take up arms...

The Concord250th Patriots Ball will be held on Saturday April 12, 2025 7pm-12am at the Concord Armory. This Concord tradition will include a live band, dancing, cash bar, light refreshments, a traditional grand march and a march to Concord Center at midnight to witness Dr. Samuel Prescott arriving on horseback to sound the alarm that the British Regulars are...

The documentary reveals a long-suppressed secret, set in Concord, Massachusetts—the birthplace of the American Revolution, where the first shots were fired on April 19, 1775. While Concord is often celebrated for its role in the fight for freedom, few are aware of the untold stories that extend beyond its borders. The film also explores hidden...

Colonel James Barrett House Sunday, April 13, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm On April 19th, 1775 a contingent of about 120, British Soldiers marched over the North Bridge to Barrett’s farm in search of military arms and supplies. During this open house program explore the interior of this 319 year old home, talk with park staff...

This lecture by well-known historian Robert J. Allison, Chair of Rev250 for Massachusetts, will occur in the Wright Tavern. Allison teaches American history at Suffolk University. He will discuss the road that the resistance took to become a revolution in the days after the Battle of Concord on April 19, 1775.  Seating is limited. Advanced...

April 13, 6:00-7:30 PM: Join us in celebrating the 3rd Annual Ellen Garrison Day at Tricon Church in Concord. The evening will be filled with musical performances and dramatic readings as we honor the life and legacy of Civil Rights Activist Ellen Garrison. The Concord-Carlisle High School Orchestra will perform! Free and open to the...

Spring 2025 - Fall 2025 "Weaving an Address" The exhibition is planned for The Brister Hill Loop, part of the forest named for Brister Freeman, an enslaved man who won his freedom by serving in the Revolutionary War and then bought property in Walden Woods and lived there along with other formerly enslaved. This area...

Exhibition: April 14 - June 14, 2025 Opening Reception  April 14, 6PM   The Umbrella Arts Center in historic Concord Center will commemorate the semiquincentennial of the American Revolution and “the shot heard round the world” with an ambitious outdoor/indoor public and gallery art exhibition, Weaving an Address, curated by artist Marla McLeod.   For...

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...

 The documentary reveals a long-suppressed secret, set in Concord, Massachusetts—the birthplace of the American Revolution, where the first shots were fired on April 19, 1775. While Concord is often celebrated for its role in the fight for freedom, few are aware of the untold stories that extend beyond its borders. The film also explores hidden...

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 of interests. Be inspired by da Vinci’s passion for flight as you build paper helicopters at our Wind...

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 of interests. Be inspired by da Vinci’s passion for flight as you build paper helicopters at our Wind...

A first-day-of-issue ceremony for Battlefields of the American Revolution, new Forever stamps to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolutionary War.The event is free and open to the public. News of the stamps is being shared with the hashtag #BattlefieldsStamps. Who: Judy de Torok, corporate affairs vice president, U.S. Postal Service, will...

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 of interests. Be inspired by da Vinci’s passion for flight as you build paper helicopters at our Wind...

Documentarian Ken Burns will visit Concord on April 17 to discuss his new film, "The American Revolution," timed to the start of the War of Independence on April 19, 1775. Burns will be joined by co-directors Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt and historian Rick Atkinson, author of "The British Are Coming," from 7 to 8:30...

Join friends and neighbors in this one of a kind collective choral event! Led and arranged by beloved NYC music leader Kenter Davies (who grew up in Sudbury!), we’ll explore harmony, free our voices, and build community through the song “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong. There’s no auditions, no experience necessary, and no...

April 17, 2025 Patriot Vigil, North Bridge, Concord Ceremony 7:45 pm - 8:30 pm Luminaria 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm 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,...

      Food and beverages will be sold at the Beer Garden; tables will be out for resting and enjoying the day       Tours in the Wright Tavern are happening on the hour; reservations are recommended       Tickets are $10.00; children 10 or under are free       Come in, learn the stories and experience the space of this iconic, historic...

Built in 1747, the Wright Tavern is a very iconic and historic building in the founding of the United States. This is the site where leaders of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress met and developed the course for freeing the Colony from British tyranny. Early in the morning of April 19, 1775, this is where the...

ArtScape announces The Revolutionary Show.  Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with art that expresses revolutionary spirit and reveals the unexpected - including old photos of Concord.  April 10–May 16th ArtScape, Main Gallery, 43 Bradford Street, Concord

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with art that expresses revolutionary spirit and reveals the unexpected – including old photos of Concord.  

The Revolutionary Show, prepared for the 250th, features art that reveals the unexpected – from 24 local artists! Come by for some new views!

The Salute to Valor Freedom Gala is a premier event dedicated to honoring our Nation’s Warriors and celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. TICKETS HERE $250 Friday, April 18, 2025 | 5:30 PM | The Concord Armory, Concord, Massachusetts The Salute to Valor Freedom Gala sponsored by ToughRuck is a premier event dedicated...

The Biggest Little Place is a one act musical written by C.W. Arle and Tyler Arle in celebration of Concord's 250th birthday. This is an entertaining, educational and really fun love letter to Concord. The show begins with three middle schoolers walking through Sleepy Hollow Cemetery researching a project for school. They are bemoaning their...

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, 2025 * Events happening across Minute Man NHP This is the signature living history event at Minute Man National Historical Park, featuring hundreds of volunteer reenactors. Throughout the day learn about the events of April 19, 1775 from many points of view. Enjoy a full schedule of living history programs and demonstrations, including...

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...

Built in 1747, the Wright Tavern is a very iconic and historic building in the founding of the United States. This is the site where leaders of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress met and developed the course for freeing the Colony from British tyranny. Early in the morning of April 19, 1775, this is where the...

In honor of Concord 250, Thoreau Farm has special open house hours this April. Beginning with the afternoon of April 19, and continuing through April 27, drop-in to Thoreau Farm for activities for all ages.

Saturdays, 1:30pm Tours March 22, 2025 - June 30, 2025 Between twenty and forty colonists who fought along the Battle Road on April 19, 1775, were of African descent or Indigenous people. Although excluded from required militia service prior to the war, these individuals of color were the first of many to take up arms...

"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...

From Brooklyn to the Bay Area, the phenomenon of the One-Day Choir is connecting people from all backgrounds and abilities through song. Brooklyn-based Kenter Davies has led One-Day Choirs all across the country, celebrating the magic of group song. To celebrate Concord250, Wright Tavern Sing is bringing the One-Day Choir to Concord for two events...

Tough Ruck begins at Fenn School Campus at 7am   Photo courtesy of Maia Kennedy

Submission period:  April 21, 2025 - October 1, 2025

Join National Park Rangers for an immersive 5-mile guided Battle Road trail hike to Fiske Hill and follow in the footsteps of the ill-fated British column during the Concord expedition. This experiential program will bring the stories of the battle road to life through guided interpretation and immersive Living History elements. Learn about the trials...

Commemorate Patriots' Day with a National Park Service program marking the "shot heard round the world." Check back soon for more 2025 details. This event is co-sponsored by Friends of Minute Man National Park

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.  

Meet a real-life silversmith who will be demonstrating his craft and exploring history’s most famous patriot silversmith, Paul Revere! Free with Museum Admission. Members visit free. Drop-in throughout the day.    

Concord has been the epicenter of two Revolutions; the American War of Independence began here on April 19, 1775,  and by the middle of the 19th Century the town was the breeding ground for a second Revolution, the spiritual, literary and intellectual movement that became known as Transcendentalism. Why Concord? Why did such momentous events happen...

Cheer on the CCHS Boys Baseball Team as they take on Lexington at Lexington High School on Monday, April 21.        

Join us for a family-friendly event in the colorful Barefoot Books Community Space! Enjoy a story time of our brand new book Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History (Barefoot Books) with author Rachel Katz at 10:30am. Following the storytime, help us add to our community art project and tell us: “What Do You Stand...

How does a globally focused children’s publisher celebrate America’s 250th anniversary while also acknowledging the complex history of the nation? Join us for nibbles, wine, and a panel discussion with Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History (Barefoot Books) author Rachel Katz and Barefoot Books CEO and Co-Founder Nancy Traversy on the story behind Rise...

Free with Museum Admission. Members visit free. Drop-in throughout the day.

For 16 years, we have hosted this incredible event with friends from our watershed, aiming to unite the community around local environmental issues, inspire advocacy, and provide opportunities for local involvement from people like YOU. This year’s award-winning films are brought to you from the nation’s largest environmental film festival. The films, celebrating the theme...

How does a globally focused children’s publisher celebrate America’s 250th anniversary while also acknowledging the complex history of the nation? Join us for nibbles, wine, and a panel discussion with Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History (Barefoot Books) author Rachel Katz and Barefoot Books CEO and Co-Founder Nancy Traversy on the story behind Rise...

Elizabeth James-Perry, Aquinnah Wampanoag Culture Bearer and Artist, joins us for a conversation on the experiences of Native communities in the Massachusetts area during the American Revolution. As part of the new special exhibition Whose Revolution Elizabeth James-Perry created a Wampum choker that represents the kind of object an eighteenth-century Wampanoag soldier from eastern Massachusetts,...

Based on the beloved film that took home the Audience Award at The Sundance Film Festival, The Umbrella Stage Company’s The Spitfire Grill follows the journey of Percy Talbott, a spirited young woman who perseveres through personal hardship, violence and incarceration to seek redemption in rural Wisconsin. But in the small town of Gilead, she...

Concord 250: Monumental (Re)Make Celebrate the 250th birthday of the battles of Concord and Lexington by helping us recreate Daniel Chester French’s iconic statue The Minute Man through collaborative 3D printing! What is this? The Workshop is collaborating with local artist and author Dr. Linda Booth Sweeney to reimagine and reproduce a scale model of Daniel Chester French's iconic statue...

Saturdays, 1:30pm Tours March 22, 2025 - June 30, 2025 Between twenty and forty colonists who fought along the Battle Road on April 19, 1775, were of African descent or Indigenous people. Although excluded from required militia service prior to the war, these individuals of color were the first of many to take up arms...

Southern Rail will deliver their high-energy performance, riveting harmonies, irrepressible humor, and sparkling banjo, mandolin, and guitar solo work, promising an unforgettable night of bluegrass music. The band features CCM faculty member Rich Stillman on banjo and harmony vocals, Jim Muller on guitar and lead vocals, Sharon Horovitch on acoustic bass and harmony vocals, and...

Join us for a special event marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution at the 250th Midnight Ride Celebration. Enjoy an unforgettable night of festive food, entertainment, and dancing as we mark this historic milestone in style and honor Churchill and Janet Franklin. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Museum’s educational programs, helping...

Dance Prism Ballet presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare’s shimmering fantasy of fairies and foolish mortals, coming to theaters for two performances only.  J. Everett Collins Center, Andover |  April 25th  at 2:30 The Performing Arts Center in Littleton | April  26th at 2:30 Dance Prism’s production is a magical mix of fairy fun and silly adventures! Watch...

Awake, Rise, Act: Contemporary Broadsides An exhibition of Fine Art prints made to resemble 18th century broadsides created for the semiquincentennial celebration of Concord Massachusetts. They are on view at the Wright Tavern, an historic building that played a role in the founding of the United States and the place where the Provincial Congress was...

Naturalization Ceremony at Old North Bridge National Park Service and US Citizenship and Immigration Event. Details to be announced.

Bessie’s Closet is a free pop-up clothing store open to all. Supported by donations from the community, Bessie’s Closet offers new or gently-used clothing and shoes for both children and adults. Anyone who may benefit is welcome to visit Bessie’s Closet. Museum admission is not required, but also not included. All items are available free...

Join us with free admission and explore the Museum and Discovery Woods on the first Friday night of every month during the school year, October through June! Discovery Woods will close at dusk. We will gratefully accept non-perishable food donations for Open Table and the Acton Food Pantry. First Friday Nights Free are generously sponsored...

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.

A slightly different kind of revolution will take place in historic Concord with The Concord Players' production of Urinetown the Musical! It's a dark time in a dark city, where a 20-year drought has led to severe water restrictions - including a ban on private toilets. Public pay toilets are controlled by the evil 'Urine...

The Concord Players presents Urinetown the Musical...a slightly different type of Revolution! It's a dark time in a dark city, where a 20-year drought has led to severe water restrictions — including a ban on private toilets. Fee-based public toilets are controlled by the evil Urine Good Company, which is gleefully gouging huge profits off...

The Sudbury-Assabet-Concord (SuAsCo) Wild and Scenic River Stewardship Council hosts University of Connecticut Professor Robert Thorson and a special presentation on the history of our rivers as part of Concord250. A frequent and engaging speaker in Concord, Dr. Thorson is a Midwestern native, turned Northwestern geologist, turned Northeastern academic. He is a life member of...

Bessie’s Closet is a free pop-up clothing store open to all. Supported by donations from the community, Bessie’s Closet offers new or gently-used clothing and shoes for both children and adults. Anyone who may benefit is welcome to visit Bessie’s Closet. Museum admission is not required, but also not included. All items are available free...

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...

Concord250 Theme runs throughout! See the iconic Concord250 lantern on the Umbrella lawn, Discover the Battle Road Commemorative issue will be available for purchase, a Brister Freeman Concord250 trading card giveaway will be happening and a Barefoot Books "Rise Up" storywalk! Annual Open Studios and Ceramics Studio Sale at the newly renovated Umbrella Arts Center...

Saturdays, 1:30pm Tours March 22, 2025 - June 30, 2025 Between twenty and forty colonists who fought along the Battle Road on April 19, 1775, were of African descent or Indigenous people. Although excluded from required militia service prior to the war, these individuals of color were the first of many to take up arms...

The concert will feature two works commissioned by Concord Women’s Chorus: Concord Fragments, a 2010 piece by renowned composer Libby Larsen, three movements set to texts by three Concord women: Lidian Emerson, from an 1843 letter to her husband, Ralph Waldo Emerson; Martha Lawrence Prescott, from an 1834 diary entry on her 18th birthday; and...

The Women's Parish Association of First Parish in Concord is happy to add to your 250 celebrations by presenting A Revolution of Her Own! - Deborah Sampson to be performed by critically acclaimed actor Judith Kalaora, Founder and Artistic Director of History at Play. Deborah Sampson, the first woman to professionally fight in and be...

A slightly different kind of revolution will take place in historic Concord with The Concord Players' production of Urinetown the Musical! It's a dark time in a dark city, where a 20-year drought has led to severe water restrictions - including a ban on private toilets. Public pay toilets are controlled by the evil 'Urine...

The Concord Players presents Urinetown the Musical...a slightly different type of Revolution! It's a dark time in a dark city, where a 20-year drought has led to severe water restrictions — including a ban on private toilets. Fee-based public toilets are controlled by the evil Urine Good Company, which is gleefully gouging huge profits off...

Wednesday, March 26—Thursday, July 31 Goodwin Forum, Main Library The William Munroe Special Collections is excited to announce the temporary installation of a stunning work of art by Andy Warhol, on loan from the Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon. In honor of the Concord250 celebrations, Warhol’s original silkscreen of a Bald Eagle...

To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution, the Concord Museum is proud to share the new special exhibition, Whose Revolution. Opening March 28, Whose Revolution offers a fresh, inclusive perspective on this pivotal moment in American history, centering the experiences of women, Indigenous communities, and free and enslaved Black people who grappled with...

Bessie’s Closet is a free pop-up clothing store open to all. Supported by donations from the community, Bessie’s Closet offers new or gently-used clothing and shoes for both children and adults. Anyone who may benefit is welcome to visit Bessie’s Closet. Museum admission is not required, but also not included. All items are available free...

Celebrate the kickoff of OARS' new initiatives with our first-ever paddle race on the Concord River! There will be a 3-mile short course, a 6-mile long course and a kid's race. Prizes will be available!

Celebrate the kickoff of OARS' new initiatives with our first-ever paddle race on the Concord River! There will be a 3-mile short course, a 6-mile long course and a kid's race. Prizes will be available!

A slightly different kind of revolution will take place in historic Concord with The Concord Players' production of Urinetown the Musical! It's a dark time in a dark city, where a 20-year drought has led to severe water restrictions - including a ban on private toilets. Public pay toilets are controlled by the evil 'Urine...

Join us for a special program with children’s book author and civil engineer, Jamila H. Lindo. Jamila will be here to read her book Girls Can Be Engineers: Hannah’s Dream Tower, share her journey as a young Black woman in STEM, and answer questions about why she finds civil engineering cool and exciting. Then, join...

Co-curated with Brittney Peauwe Wunnepog Walley (Nipmuc), Chemacheg Menuhki: Paddle Strong is an exhibition that highlights regional Indigenous history and contemporary textile arts practices. Featuring a fiber basket woven by Walley, Chemacheg Menuhki celebrates the continued presence and resilience of Indigenous communities today. Join us for a talk with the artist, opportunity to visit Chemacheg...

A slightly different kind of revolution will take place in historic Concord with The Concord Players' production of Urinetown the Musical! It's a dark time in a dark city, where a 20-year drought has led to severe water restrictions - including a ban on private toilets. Public pay toilets are controlled by the evil 'Urine...

The Concord Players presents Urinetown the Musical...a slightly different type of Revolution! It's a dark time in a dark city, where a 20-year drought has led to severe water restrictions — including a ban on private toilets. Fee-based public toilets are controlled by the evil Urine Good Company, which is gleefully gouging huge profits off...

The Concord Players presents Urinetown the Musical...a slightly different type of Revolution! It's a dark time in a dark city, where a 20-year drought has led to severe water restrictions — including a ban on private toilets. Fee-based public toilets are controlled by the evil Urine Good Company, which is gleefully gouging huge profits off...

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...

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

Saturdays, 1:30pm Tours March 22, 2025 - June 30, 2025 Between twenty and forty colonists who fought along the Battle Road on April 19, 1775, were of African descent or Indigenous people. Although excluded from required militia service prior to the war, these individuals of color were the first of many to take up arms...

May is National Foster Family Appreciation Month and the Discovery Museum is thrilled to host a special event just for these exceptional families. We hope you’ll join us with free admission to our Museum campus and enjoy the opportunity to network with other foster families in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Enjoy a fun, friendly...

The Concord Chorus Spring Concert will take place at St.Camillus Parish Church, 1185 Concord Turnpike, Arlington (formerly Menotomy in Revolutionary America) right along the path of British soldiers in their march to Lexington and Concord in April of 1775. Continuing our emphasis on British and American composers still heard 'round the world, the concert will...

A slightly different kind of revolution will take place in historic Concord with The Concord Players' production of Urinetown the Musical! It's a dark time in a dark city, where a 20-year drought has led to severe water restrictions - including a ban on private toilets. Public pay toilets are controlled by the evil 'Urine...

The Concord Players presents Urinetown the Musical...a slightly different type of Revolution! It's a dark time in a dark city, where a 20-year drought has led to severe water restrictions — including a ban on private toilets. Fee-based public toilets are controlled by the evil Urine Good Company, which is gleefully gouging huge profits off...

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

A slightly different kind of revolution will take place in historic Concord with The Concord Players' production of Urinetown the Musical! It's a dark time in a dark city, where a 20-year drought has led to severe water restrictions - including a ban on private toilets. Public pay toilets are controlled by the evil 'Urine...

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

Join us to move your body and connect with nature while doing outdoor yoga! Yoga improves physical and mental strength, like self-awareness and focus. Kelly Western, professional yoga instructor, will lead a fun yoga class for children and adults that incorporates balance, strength, stretching, and mindfulness in the context of connecting with nature. Yoga mats...

Trinity Episcopal Church, 81 Elm Street, Concord Featuring works by 18th-century American composers: William Selby, William Billings, Francis Hopkinson, and James Hewitt, as well as music by C.P.E. Bach and John Stafford Smith Robert Barney, portative organ Ellen Carlson-Dunmire, soprano Ethel Farny, flute Sally Sanford, soprano Anne Hooper Webb, violin   Come and enjoy a...

Tanya Bartevyan Piano Recital: "Freedom, Courage, and Love"   Featuring: Florence Price Piano Sonata in E minor, Beethoven Pathetique Sonata, and other works.   Friday May 16th 2025, at 7:30 pm, Trinitarian Congregational Church (TriCon), 54 Walden Street, Concord, MA

A slightly different kind of revolution will take place in historic Concord with The Concord Players' production of Urinetown the Musical! It's a dark time in a dark city, where a 20-year drought has led to severe water restrictions - including a ban on private toilets. Public pay toilets are controlled by the evil 'Urine...

The Concord Players presents Urinetown the Musical...a slightly different type of Revolution! It's a dark time in a dark city, where a 20-year drought has led to severe water restrictions — including a ban on private toilets. Fee-based public toilets are controlled by the evil Urine Good Company, which is gleefully gouging huge profits off...

The Paul Revere’s Bike Ride for the Concord Museum will be held on Saturday, May 17th to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. Registered participants will enjoy a recreational ride through Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Bedford, and Carlisle. Starting at the Concord Museum, cyclists can choose to ride a 21.3- or 32.4-mile loop on paved roads, passing many historic sites including...

As part of Spring into West Concord, the Red Door Duo will be performing outside the Club Car Cafe. Come hear the song they are dedicating to Concord250, "The Guns of Concord" to the tune of that ever-favorite Clash song, "The Guns of Brixton." Learn more about Red Door Duo here: https://reddoorduo.com

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

Saturdays, 1:30pm Tours March 22, 2025 - June 30, 2025 Between twenty and forty colonists who fought along the Battle Road on April 19, 1775, were of African descent or Indigenous people. Although excluded from required militia service prior to the war, these individuals of color were the first of many to take up arms...

Join the Stormgears FRC 5422 Robotics Team and learn about their involvement in Robotics Challenges. Meet the previous season's robot and try a couple of hands-on activities that demonstrate some of the basics behind robotics, like mechanics and coding.

May 17, 2025, 3PM The Umbrella Arts Center Main Stage Theater 144 Five Sisters Productions and the Tufts University Half the History Film Project return to The Umbrella Arts Center to present a program of three locally shot short films about impactful women in Concord history. The featured films will be: Margaret Lothrop and the...

The Umbrella Arts Center with Five Sisters Productions and the Tufts University Half the History Film Project presents a program of three locally shot short films about impactful women in Concord history. The featured films will be: Margaret Lothrop and the Wayside (Premiere screening with new score) Ellen Garrison: Scenes from an Activist Life (Return engagement) Women of the...

A slightly different kind of revolution will take place in historic Concord with The Concord Players' production of Urinetown the Musical! It's a dark time in a dark city, where a 20-year drought has led to severe water restrictions - including a ban on private toilets. Public pay toilets are controlled by the evil 'Urine...

The Concord Players presents Urinetown the Musical...a slightly different type of Revolution! It's a dark time in a dark city, where a 20-year drought has led to severe water restrictions — including a ban on private toilets. Fee-based public toilets are controlled by the evil Urine Good Company, which is gleefully gouging huge profits off...

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

Discovery Museum invites high school students excited about Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics to a free event to learn more about STEM careers. Students can meet engineers, technologists, and educators from technology industries who have built companies, products, and teams based on their skills in science, mathematics, and engineering; engage in discussions about different STEM...

Minute Men to Minute Men North Bridge Visitor Center Saturday, May 24 10am - 4:30pm As we launch into the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, Minute Man National Historical Park is working on programs that not only tell the story of the revolution but how it impacted the development of the United States. In...

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

Saturdays, 1:30pm Tours March 22, 2025 - June 30, 2025 Between twenty and forty colonists who fought along the Battle Road on April 19, 1775, were of African descent or Indigenous people. Although excluded from required militia service prior to the war, these individuals of color were the first of many to take up arms...

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

The Concord Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee (CPCCC) cordially invites all Concord veterans and members of the public to the annual Memorial Day Commemorations, which will be held on Monday, May 26, 2025   9 am Rideout Field 11 am Monument Square Schedule The West Concord Memorial Day Remembrance commemorations will begin at Percy A. Rideout Field at 9:00 am,...

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...

Emmy and SAG-nominated TITUSS BURGESS has quickly emerged as one of the entertainment industry’s most versatile and dynamic performers, with his work in television, film, and theater generating both critical and commercial acclaim. Tituss most recently starred as Harold Zidler in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway. He was seen on TV in Season 2...

Past, Present, Encore! We are delighted to embark on our second season with Music Director Zeke Fetrow and invite you to join us for a fascinating 2024-2025 season showcasing beloved masterpieces from the classical repertoire, rediscovered gems, and exciting contemporary works. We explore music from the era of Mozart and Beethoven to that of living composers Beal, Kurth, Marquez,...

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

Saturdays, 1:30pm Tours March 22, 2025 - June 30, 2025 Between twenty and forty colonists who fought along the Battle Road on April 19, 1775, were of African descent or Indigenous people. Although excluded from required militia service prior to the war, these individuals of color were the first of many to take up arms...

 Bunker Hill 250th Events to be announced

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

In celebration of the town of Concord’s 250th anniversary, we invite you to join us for an art-making extravaganza! This June, artists can register and pick up a free wood panel (8 x 8 inches) from Concord Art to create an image of Concord, whatever that may mean to you. Perhaps there is a certain road or field...

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

While his mother struggles to earn money in New York City and his father waits alone in Manila for their daily phone calls, six-year-old Eddie learns English from his imaginary friend. Between the War on Drugs in the Philippines and the anti-immigrant movement in the United States threatening their humanity, will this undocumented family be...

Join us with free admission and explore the Museum and Discovery Woods on the first Friday night of every month during the school year, October through June! Discovery Woods will close at dusk. We will gratefully accept non-perishable food donations for Open Table and the Acton Food Pantry. First Friday Nights Free are generously sponsored...

The Garden Tour Special Event $ 45 Members | $50 Non-members Explore six stunning gardens throughout the Concord area with a range of features as well as live music in partnership with Concord Conservatory and plein air painters from Concord Art Association, June 6 or 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.  All proceeds benefit the Museum's vital...

The Garden Tour Special Event $ 45 Members | $50 Non-members Explore six stunning gardens throughout the Concord area with a range of features as well as live music in partnership with Concord Conservatory and plein air painters from Concord Art Association, June 6 or 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.  All proceeds benefit the Museum's vital...

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

Saturdays, 1:30pm Tours March 22, 2025 - June 30, 2025 Between twenty and forty colonists who fought along the Battle Road on April 19, 1775, were of African descent or Indigenous people. Although excluded from required militia service prior to the war, these individuals of color were the first of many to take up arms...

June is Pride Month and the Discovery Museum is thrilled to host a special event for Pride Families. We hope you’ll join us with free admission to our Museum campus and enjoy the opportunity to network with other LGBTQ+ families in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Enjoy a fun, friendly experience in our accessible and...

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

The MUSIC MAKES ME HAPPY Chorus is presenting its Tenth Anniversary Concert:  “Celebrating a Decade of Joy and Inspiration” on Sunday afternoon, June 8, 2025 at 3 p.m. in the Main Stage Theatre of the Umbrella Arts Center at 40 Stow Street in Concord, MA 01742. The MUSIC MAKES ME HAPPY Chorus is comprised of a diverse group of...

The MUSIC MAKES ME HAPPY Chorus is presenting its Tenth Anniversary Concert:  “Celebrating a Decade of Joy and Inspiration” on Sunday afternoon, June 8, 2025 at 3 p.m. in the Main Stage Theatre of the Umbrella Arts Center at 40 Stow Street in Concord, MA 01742. The MUSIC MAKES ME HAPPY Chorus is comprised of a diverse group of...

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

Realizing that they share common foes in Margaret Thatcher, the police, and the conservative press, London-based gay and lesbian activists lend their support to striking miners in 1984 Wales. Dramedy • 2 hrs 14 mins • Rated R Optional pre-ordered dinner at 6:30; Film tickets and additional concessions available at the door Delicious meal options are...

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.

Join us for the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library’s 2025 Annual Book Sale on Saturday, June 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the Main Library front lawn. The proceeds from the Friends book sales fund a wide variety of programs at the Library, museum passes, eBooks, large print and audiovisual materials,...

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

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...

Porchfest 2025 West Concord Saturday, June 14, 2025 · 1-5 p.m. A free, all-ages grassroots community music festival! Rain date Sunday, June 15 Dozens of live acts on your neighbors' porches and yards, within walking distance of West Concord Village. If you're not already on the mailing list, sign up here to stay informed! Want to play a part in this...

Saturdays, 1:30pm Tours March 22, 2025 - June 30, 2025 Between twenty and forty colonists who fought along the Battle Road on April 19, 1775, were of African descent or Indigenous people. Although excluded from required militia service prior to the war, these individuals of color were the first of many to take up arms...

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

2025 Juneteenth Events   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 1:30 p.m. CONCORD VISITORS CENTER Fight for Freedom Patriots of Color WALKING TOUR starts at Old North Bridge Lower Lot 10AM ROBBINS HOUSE OPEN FOR TOURS 12...

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.

Concord Museum Antislavery Walking Tour $15 Members | $20 Non-Members. Includes Same-day admission. June 19 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 pm Learn about the Concord women and men who played a crucial role in the abolitionist movement in the years leading up to the Civil War. This tour includes a significant amount (over 1.5 miles)...

Thursday, June 19th, 2025 from 12-3 at The Robbins House. Join us for the third annual Juneteenth Music Festival at The Robbins House. Come hear musical performances from area groups and enjoy food trucks on the front lawn of the musuem in celebration of freedom, resilience, and community.

Join us to move your body and connect with nature while doing outdoor yoga! Yoga improves physical and mental strength, like self-awareness and focus. Kelly Western, professional yoga instructor, will lead a fun yoga class for children and adults that incorporates balance, strength, stretching, and mindfulness in the context of connecting with nature. Yoga mats...

Concord Center is buzzing with excitement with the kick off of the Third Thursday event series. The neighborhood welcomes you for art, culture, shopping, and dining from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, featuring over 30 local businesses staying open late with special offerings. The June 19th event includes live music and interactive entertainment for all...

History Happy Hour Concord Museum $15 Member | $25 Non-Member | Drinks included June 19 | 6:30 – 8:00 pm Celebrate Juneteenth and explore Concord’s rich Black and Abolitionist histories through powerful stories, images, and objects from the Museum’s collection.

As part of Concord’s 250th celebration The Concord Players are pleased to present “Songs for a New World”         June 20 – 22, 2025 The Performing Arts Center, 51 Walden Street, Concord, MA Songs for a New World uses the music of Jason Robert Brown to depict the most intense moment any person can go through: a...

As part of Concord’s 250th celebration The Concord Players are pleased to present “Songs for a New World”         June 20 – 22, 2025 The Performing Arts Center, 51 Walden Street, Concord, MA Songs for a New World uses the music of Jason Robert Brown to depict the most intense moment any person can go through: a moment of...

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

Saturdays, 1:30pm Tours March 22, 2025 - June 30, 2025 Between twenty and forty colonists who fought along the Battle Road on April 19, 1775, were of African descent or Indigenous people. Although excluded from required militia service prior to the war, these individuals of color were the first of many to take up arms...

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

As part of Concord’s 250th celebration The Concord Players are pleased to present “Songs for a New World”         June 20 – 22, 2025 The Performing Arts Center, 51 Walden Street, Concord, MA Songs for a New World uses the music of Jason Robert Brown to depict the most intense moment any person can go through: a moment of...

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

Scoop, sculpt, squish!  Dig, climb, burrow!  Mud pies, mud paintings, mud this, and mud that.  Bring your boots and prepare to get messy. Join us as we discover the infinite potential of dirt. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

Scoop, sculpt, squish!  Dig, climb, burrow!  Mud pies, mud paintings, mud this, and mud that.  Bring your boots and prepare to get messy. Join us as we discover the infinite potential of dirt. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

Scoop, sculpt, squish!  Dig, climb, burrow!  Mud pies, mud paintings, mud this, and mud that.  Bring your boots and prepare to get messy. Join us as we discover the infinite potential of dirt. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

Scoop, sculpt, squish!  Dig, climb, burrow!  Mud pies, mud paintings, mud this, and mud that.  Bring your boots and prepare to get messy. Join us as we discover the infinite potential of dirt. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

Saturdays, 1:30pm Tours March 22, 2025 - June 30, 2025 Between twenty and forty colonists who fought along the Battle Road on April 19, 1775, were of African descent or Indigenous people. Although excluded from required militia service prior to the war, these individuals of color were the first of many to take up arms...

Scoop, sculpt, squish!  Dig, climb, burrow!  Mud pies, mud paintings, mud this, and mud that.  Bring your boots and prepare to get messy. Join us as we discover the infinite potential of dirt. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

July 4th Celebrating the Declaration of Independence - Part of Concord 250. Details to come.

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.

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

Concord Band Plays at July 4th Picnic in the Park! Join in for some genuine patriotic fun when the Concord Band performs at the 46th Annual Picnic in the Park on Thursday, July 4th, from 3:00-4:00PM, Emerson Field, in Concord, MA. Music Director Jim O'Dell will lead the Concord Band through exciting marches, a lively dixieland...

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

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

Discovery Museum invites you to have fun, explore, and learn at our free Nature Play Festival!  Local businesses will join us to offer immersive nature-based activities throughout our campus including Invasive Plant Papermaking, Mud Kitchen, Bug Hunts, Log and Rock Flipping, and more. Explore our accessible giant Treehouse and Discovery Woods nature playscape, and take...

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

Henry David Thoreau is known for the two years he spent living at Walden Pond.  Did you know that he lived in other homes in Concord throughout his life?  Take a tour of the domestic side of Thoreau’s wholly human life visiting the homes where he lived and hearing the stories told of him by...

Henry David Thoreau is known for the two years he spent living at Walden Pond. Did you know that he lived in other homes in Concord throughout his life? Take a tour of the domestic side of Thoreau’s wholly human life visiting the homes where he lived and hearing the stories told of him by...

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

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

Come to The Umbrella this weekend for FREE family fun!   Drop by any time during the two-hour time block this Saturday, July 12, 2:00 - 4:00 PM to partake in a seasonal and creative craft led by one of our talented instructors!   This week’s creative adventure: DIY Summer Passports   Join us for...

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

Silhouette artist Lauren Muney cuts classic Colonial silhouettes for sitters. All of her stunning portraits are cut freehand with scissors and will be cherished by your family for years to come. Reservations required.

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

Join in for the Summer Concert Series at Nashoba Brooks School on one or more of the dates: July 16, July 23, July 30 and August 6 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. The concerts are FREE and open to all! Plan to bring a picnic and blanket, enjoying the music and grounds of Nashoba Brooks School! Free...

Concord Center welcomes you for art, culture, shopping, and dining from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, featuring over 30 local businesses staying open late with special offerings. The July 17th event includes live music and interactive entertainment for all ages. The Lori Z Jazz Trio brings Lori's smoky, sultry jazz, rock, blues and R&B styles...

Award-winning Firelight Theatre Workshop returns to the Concord Museum to present We Were Friends, an episodic, playful reimagining of Margaret Fuller and Ralph Waldo Emerson's profound friendship set in today’s world. Middle of the Dial: Partners explores empathy, image, and family as Margaret and Waldo face the “Crisis” in their relationship. This episode is presented...

Tour the first of our series of special exhibitions commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution Whose Revolution, which highlight the numerous and varied experiences of everyday people during the American Revolution. Join Curator David Wood, for a guided tour of the new exhibition.

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

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

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

Join in for the Summer Concert Series at Nashoba Brooks School on one or more of the dates: July 16, July 23, July 30 and August 6 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. The concerts are FREE and open to all! Plan to bring a picnic and blanket, enjoying the music and grounds of Nashoba Brooks School! Free...

Beat the heat with chilled wine, ice-cold beer, and other beverages in our courtyard, followed by a specially curated tour of staff favorites from the Concord Museum’s collection. From beloved hidden gems to iconic highlights, discover what makes these pieces stand out through the eyes of those who know them best. Drinks included. Tour begins...

Join a specially curated tour of staff favorites from the Concord Museum’s collection. From beloved hidden gems to iconic highlights, discover what makes these pieces stand out through the eyes of those who know them best. Grab a friend and enjoy an evening of wine, beer, and light refreshments in the Museum’s courtyard, followed by a...

It's grown-up time at Discovery Museum! Come hang out and play in our outdoor and indoor spaces and enjoy a fun evening with live music, food, drinks, and friends. Your ticket includes a full BBQ dinner (including options for many dietary restrictions), dessert, and three drinks. All attendees must be 21+ years of age.

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. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

Join us for a day of decluttering, community, and environmental action. We're accepting a wide range of electronics, including TVs, computers, and more. Help reduce e-waste and learn about sustainable practices. Trinitarian Congregational Church is hosting an Electronics Recycling Event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday July 26. The collection event will be held...

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...

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

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.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...

Join in for the Summer Concert Series at Nashoba Brooks School on one or more of the dates: July 16, July 23, July 30 and August 6 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. The concerts are FREE and open to all! Plan to bring a picnic and blanket, enjoying the music and grounds of Nashoba Brooks School! Free...

$10 Donation Family friendly outdoor games, beer, specialty drinks, food music, and tours of the Historic Wright Tavern

Join local artist Sarah Spencer for an adventure in art and science with cyanotype, an old-fashioned process that prints photos in blue tones using UV light and water. Create your own print and watch as it comes to life, changing colors right before your eyes. Connect with nature by using pressed flowers, ferns, and leaves,...

Join in for the Summer Concert Series at Nashoba Brooks School on one or more of the dates: July 16, July 23, July 30 and August 6 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. The concerts are FREE and open to all! Plan to bring a picnic and blanket, enjoying the music and grounds of Nashoba Brooks School! Free...

Move your body and connect with nature while doing outdoor yoga! Yoga improves physical and mental strength, like self-awareness and focus. Kelly Western, professional yoga instructor, will lead a fun yoga class for children and adults that incorporates balance, strength, stretching, and mindfulness in the context of connecting with nature. Yoga mats available. (Optional: Bring...

Celebrate Henry David Thoreau’s most influential book Walden (published August 9, 1854) with a tour of our singular Thoreau collection. Grab a friend and enjoy an evening of wine, beer, and light refreshments in the Museum’s courtyard, followed by a unique guided tour in the galleries. Happy hours begin at 6:30 pm with tours starting...

Tour the first of our series of special exhibitions commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution Whose Revolution, which highlight the numerous and varied experiences of everyday people during the American Revolution. Join Curator David Wood, for a guided tour of the new exhibition. Free with Museum admission | Members visit free. There is no advanced ticketing; participation...

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...

Tour Sleepy Hollow Cemetery and learn about the Revolutionary War soldiers buried there. Visit the final resting place of some of the most well-known figures from April 19, 1775, including Joseph Hosmer. This tour includes about 1 mile of walking on hilly, unpaved terrain.  $15 Members | $20 Non-Members. Includes same-day admission to the Concord Museum. 

Join Professor Tony Wang and doctoral students from the Earth and Environmental Sciences department at Boston College to explore the science of our changing ocean. Discover the intricate workings of ocean circulation and the essential role of phytoplankton, practice fish dissection and uncover earstones (otoliths), and use a microscope to identify microfossils. Learn about the...

Come to The Umbrella for FREE family fun!   Drop by any time during the two-hour time block Saturday, August 9: 2:00pm - 4:00pm to partake in a seasonal and creative craft led by one of our talented instructors!   Open to all ages and abilities. Registration appreciated (but not required).   For more information,...

Come and play in Discovery Woods!  We’ll be pouring, stirring, spraying, and experimenting with water and mud.  Make mud pies, mud handprints, paint with mud and more! Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.

Join us in welcoming the Wampanoag Singers and Dancers to Discovery Museum!  A group of musicians and artisans from the tribal communities of Mashpee on Cape Cod and Aquinnah on Martha's Vineyard, the Wampanoag Singers and Dancers encourage audience participation and prefer to sing with the people instead of for the people. Their performance of...

In their second summer production, the award-winning Firelight Theatre Workshop presents Commitment: Big Hearts, part of their episodic project We Were Friends. This playful reimagining brings the profound friendship between Margaret Fuller and Ralph Waldo Emerson into today’s world. In Commitment, Firelight highlights the crucial role of letter-writing in holding friends close for Fuller and Emerson. In this...

Concord Center welcomes you for art, culture, shopping, and dining from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, featuring over 30 local businesses staying open late with special offerings. The August 21st event includes live music and interactive entertainment for all ages. Joe Pete brings his roots-based rock to the lawn of the Visitors center. You'll be...

20th ANNUAL CONCORD AG DAY: Saturday September 6th, 2025 10am – 2pm On Main Street in downtown Concord (between Walden St and the Flagpole rotary) Rain or Shine!

Come to The Umbrella for FREE family fun! Drop by any time during the two-hour time block Saturday, September 13: 2:00pm - 4:00pm to partake in a seasonal and creative craft led by one of our talented instructors! Open to all ages and abilities. Registration appreciated (but not required). For more information, visit our website:...

Concord Center welcomes you for art, culture, shopping, and dining from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, featuring over 30 local businesses staying open late with special offerings. The September 18th event includes live music and interactive entertainment for all ages. Gail Carey Trio brings jazz piano and vocals to the lawn of the Visitors center.On...

Artisans Way, located at 18 Walden St., Concord, will welcome Treestump Woodcrafts for their annual Trunk Show on Saturday, September 20 from 10-6 and Sunday, September 21 from 12-5. Handcrafting their beautiful Southwestern style work for over 30 years, Treestump Woodcrafts is a family business with Ron and Christine Sisco and their son Ron.  From...

Concord bluegrass ensemble Max’s Fault will join Boston-area group Better Late for a morning of lively fusion of acoustic roots, folk-rock, blues, and fiddle tunes at Carlisle’s Clarke Farm Saturday market.

ARE YOU PREPARED? Concord Free Public Library, Concord Health Department, Concord Fire Department and Central Middlesex Medical Reserve Corps cordially invite you to join us to learn more about preparing for climate extremes and possible consequences. This program will cover preparing a plan, go bags for you and your pets, sheltering, important papers, phone numbers...

A few years ago, historian Elizabeth Herbin-Triant uncovered a long-hidden family secret: her family tree included one of Providence’s most prolific slave traders, Cyprian Sterry. Her research into Sterry’s life—marked by great wealth, a role at Brown University, and eventual ruin—led her to explore both her white and African American lineage. In Family Tree: A Reckoning,...

Native wildflowers are a great way to support pollinators and add a pop of color to your outdoor space.  Join us in Discovery Woods as we plant seeds together.  Learn the simple steps for preparing and planting, and get inspired to add bee-friendly plants to your neighborhood.  Inclement weather may result in changes to the...

Join historian Zara Anishanslin and Museum of Fine Arts, Boston curator Erica Hirshler for a conversation about Dr. Anishanslin new book, The Painter’s Fire, which tells the gripping story of three revolutionary artists – Robert Edge Pine, Prince Demah, and Patience Wright – who used their creative talents to challenge the British monarchy and advance the...