Events

Porchfest—a free, family-friendly music festival—will be filling West Concord Village and the surrounding streets with music on Saturday, June 13, from 1-5 PM (Rain Date: 6/14). Grab a map at an event hub (the Harvey Wheeler Center and Thoreau School ) and check out over 50 musical acts. Park at the MBTA lot or on local streets. Info...

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 between 1775 and 1783. By the end of the conflict,...

Celebrate Juneteenth with an evening of wine, beer, and light refreshments in the Museum’s courtyard, followed by a guided tour of the galleries. Explore Concord’s rich Black and Abolitionist histories through powerful stories, images, and objects from the Museum’s collection.  Your ticket includes drinks outside in the courtyard before the tour, which begins at 7:15 pm.  Co-sponsored by...

Join us for a celebratory Juneteenth performance of the History of Hip Hop Dance from the acclaimed ensemble Illstyle and Peace Productions. Tracing hip hop dance styles from the late 70’s through today, this acclaimed ensemble teaches positive messages, including “Think It—Do It—Become It.” The performance celebrates the art and movement of hip hop and includes a funky blend of locking, breaking,...

Coinciding with the celebration of Juneteenth, join us for a walking tour introducing participants to the Concord women and men who played a crucial role in the abolitionist movement in the years leading up to the Civil War. This tour includes a significant amount (over 1.5 miles) of walking on hilly, unpaved terrain.  $15 Members |...

Friday, June 19, 2026, 12:00-3:00 PM: Join us for our 4th Annual Juneteenth celebration on The Robbins House front lawn. There will be musical performances from area groups and food trucks. Come join the fun and celebrate this American holiday of freedom, resilience, and community.

Join us for a special Juneteenth offering of our American Contradictions tour! Many who fought for liberty and independence from Great Britain also enslaved other people – a contradiction that is at the heart of the American Revolution. At the Old Manse, we see this contradiction embodied in the life of William Emerson, “Patriot Preacher”...

Join us at Tri-Con Church for our annual Electronics Recycling Event!  Saturday, June 20th, 9AM-2PMTri Con Church- Parking Lot54 Walden Street, Concord MA We're accepting all electronics, appliances, ANYTHING with a plug or batteries, as well as reusable bicycles!  Items will be recycled responsibly for a small fee (see pricing details below). Come help us...