03.19.2023

Attic Tours of Old Manse

Attic Tours of Old Manse Sundays at 11:30 AM Discover the stories hidden in the attic of the Old Manse. While the Old Manse is famous for the writers who...

03.19.2023

Discovering Lexington’s Lost Battlefield

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to...

03.19.2023

Flipping the Script: the Women of the Manse

  Flipping the Script: the Women of the Manse Sundays at 2:30PM These are the stories of the women of the Old Manse – vital, complex, and essential – who...

03.20.2023

Discovering Lexington’s Lost Battlefield

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to...

03.21.2023

Discovering Lexington’s Lost Battlefield

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to...

03.22.2023

Discovering Lexington’s Lost Battlefield

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to...

03.23.2023

Discovering Lexington’s Lost Battlefield

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to...

03.24.2023

Discovering Lexington’s Lost Battlefield

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to...

03.25.2023

The Homes of Henry David Thoreau – A Special Exhibition at Thoreau Farm

Visit Thoreau Farm this March & April to get a close look at places Henry lived and what he learned from each home. This exhibit features fifteenhistorically accurate pen-and-ink renderings...

03.25.2023

Family Friendly Tours of the Old Manse

Family Friendly Tours of the Old Manse Saturdays at 11:30 PM The Old Manse is an amazing house! Built 250 years ago, it witnessed the start of the Revolutionary War...

03.25.2023

Discovering Lexington’s Lost Battlefield

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to...

03.25.2023

American Contradictions: Slavery and the American Revolution at the Old Manse

American Contradictions: Slavery and the American Revolution at the Old Manse Saturdays at 2:30 PM Many who fought for liberty and independence from Great Britain also enslaved other people –...

03.25.2023

“On the Old Light” Twilight Tours of the Old Manse

“On the Old Light” Twilight Tours of the Old Manse Saturdays at 5:00 PM The Old Manse transforms after dark. This winter, visit the Old Manse for a special candle-lit...

03.26.2023

Attic Tours of Old Manse

Attic Tours of Old Manse Sundays at 11:30 AM Discover the stories hidden in the attic of the Old Manse. While the Old Manse is famous for the writers who...

03.26.2023

Discovering Lexington’s Lost Battlefield

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to...

03.26.2023

Flipping the Script: the Women of the Manse

  Flipping the Script: the Women of the Manse Sundays at 2:30PM These are the stories of the women of the Old Manse – vital, complex, and essential – who...

03.27.2023

Discovering Lexington’s Lost Battlefield

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to...

03.28.2023

Discovering Lexington’s Lost Battlefield

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to...

03.29.2023

Discovering Lexington’s Lost Battlefield

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to...

03.30.2023

Discovering Lexington’s Lost Battlefield

Despite suffering a devastating loss on the Lexington town green early in the morning of April 19, 1775, the Lexington militia company once again formed ranks and marched off to...

04.1.2023

The Homes of Henry David Thoreau – A Special Exhibition at Thoreau Farm

Visit Thoreau Farm this March & April to get a close look at places Henry lived and what he learned from each home. This exhibit features fifteenhistorically accurate pen-and-ink renderings...

04.8.2023

The Homes of Henry David Thoreau – A Special Exhibition at Thoreau Farm

Visit Thoreau Farm this March & April to get a close look at places Henry lived and what he learned from each home. This exhibit features fifteenhistorically accurate pen-and-ink renderings...

Historical Visitor

04.8.2023

Meriam’s Corner Parade/Exercise

Meriam’s Corner Parade/Exercise Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 1:00 pm This commemoration marks the assembly and actions of militia and minuteman units that arrived at Meriam's Corner during the British...

04.14.2023

A Celebration Honoring Ellen Garrison, Educator, and Activist

A Celebration Honoring Ellen Garrison, Educator, and Activist Stand Up for Ellen: Celebrating the 200th Birthday of Concord’s Native Daughter, Ellen Garrison, Friday, April 14th, 6-8 pm, Holy Family Church...

Historical Visitor

04.15.2023

Caught in the Storm of War: The Civilian Experience of April 19, 1775:

Caught in the Storm of War: The Civilian Experience of April 19, 1775: Saturday, April 15, 2023 If you had to leave your home in a hurry, uncertain of your...

Historical Visitor

04.15.2023

Battle Road Tactical Demonstration

Battle Road Tactical Demonstration Saturday, April 15, 2023 Watch hundreds of British and Colonial Reenactors engage in a Tactical Demonstration showing the running fight that occurred on April 19, 1775....

Arts & Culture

Historical Visitor

04.15.2023 - 04.26.2023

Patriot’s Day Events April 2023

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events...

Arts & Culture

Historical Visitor

04.15.2023

Patriot’s Day Events April 2023

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events...

Arts & Culture

Historical Visitor

04.15.2023

Patriot’s Day Events April 2023

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events...

Arts & Culture

Historical Visitor

04.15.2023

Patriot’s Day Events April 2023

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events...

Arts & Culture

Historical Visitor

04.15.2023

Patriot’s Day Events April 2023

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events...

Arts & Culture

Historical Visitor

04.15.2023

Patriot’s Day Events April 2023

Patriots' Day commemorates the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775, bringing to life “the shot heard round the world.” There are a number of commemorative events...

Historical Visitor

04.15.2023 - 04.19.2023

Patriot’s Day

Patriot’s Day Monday, April 17, 2023 at 9:00 am Patriots' Day is a state holiday in Massachusetts commemorating the first battle of the American Revolution on April 19, 1775. Although...

Children

04.15.2023

Happy Birthday Leonardo da Vinci at the Discovery Museum

 Leonardo da Vinci! Saturday, April 15, 2023, 10am to 2pm Location: Indoors and Outdoors Cost: Free with admission Join Discovery Museum as we celebrate Leonardo da Vinci’s birthday. Born on...

04.15.2023

The Homes of Henry David Thoreau – A Special Exhibition at Thoreau Farm

Visit Thoreau Farm this March & April to get a close look at places Henry lived and what he learned from each home. This exhibit features fifteenhistorically accurate pen-and-ink renderings...

Historical Visitor

04.16.2023

The Search of the Barrett Farm: Minuteman National Park

The Search of the Barrett Farm Sunday, April 16, 2023 Visit the home of Colonel James Barrett and talk with costumed park rangers and volunteers about colonial military preparations. At...