Arts & Culture

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Friends & Family of Residents

05.4.2025 - 07.31.2025

Special Exhibition: Warhol’s Eagle: Resilience Heard Round the World

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,...

Arts & Culture

Concord250

Friends & Family of Residents

05.4.2025 - 09.1.2025

Concord Museum “Whose Revolution” Exhibit

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,...

Concord250

07.4.2025

Celebrating the Declaration of Independence

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

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Friends & Family of Residents

Historical Visitor

Holiday

07.4.2025

July 4th Reading with Frederick Douglass at the Robbins House

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...

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Friends & Family of Residents

Holiday

07.4.2025

Reading the Declaration of Independence at the North Bridge

“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...

Arts & Culture

07.4.2025

Concord 250: Concord Band Plays at Picnic in the Park

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...

Arts & Culture

07.5.2025

Thoreau’s Birthplace – Free House Tours

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...

07.6.2025

Thoreau’s Birthplace – Free House Tours

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...

07.7.2025

Thoreau’s Birthplace – Free House Tours

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...

Concord250

Friends & Family of Residents

Literary Visitor

07.9.2025

Thoreau Society Annual Gathering Event “A Concord Parade”

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....

07.11.2025

Nature Play Festival at Discovery Museum—free!

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...

Arts & Culture

Concord250

Friends & Family of Residents

07.11.2025

Wright Tavern ” A Flurry of Birds”

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,...

07.12.2025

A Walk in Thoreau’s 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...

07.12.2025

A Walk in Thoreau’s 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...

Arts & Culture

07.12.2025

Thoreau’s Birthplace – Free House Tours

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...

Concord250

Friends & Family of Residents

07.12.2025

Wright Tavern Beer Garden

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...

Arts & Culture

07.12.2025

Free Family Day at The Umbrella Arts Center

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...

07.13.2025

Thoreau’s Birthplace – Free House Tours

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...

07.13.2025

Silhouette Portrait Making

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...

07.14.2025

Thoreau’s Birthplace – Free House Tours

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...

Arts & Culture

Children

07.16.2025

Summer Concert Series at Nashoba Brooks School

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....

Third Thursdays

07.17.2025

Third Thursday July 17 Join us! 5-8 p.m.

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...

07.17.2025

We Were Friends: Middle of the Dial: Partners

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...

07.18.2025

Whose Revolution Curator Spotlight Talk

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...

Arts & Culture

07.19.2025

Thoreau’s Birthplace – Free House Tours

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...

Arts & Culture

Concord250

Indigenous

07.19.2025

Art Ramble Walking Tour & “From Archive to Art”

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...

07.20.2025

Thoreau’s Birthplace – Free House Tours

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...

07.21.2025

Thoreau’s Birthplace – Free House Tours

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...

Arts & Culture

Children

07.23.2025

Summer Concert Series at Nashoba Brooks School

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....

Concord250

07.24.2025 - 10.31.2025

Call to Poets

Concord250 invites Massachusetts-based poets to join a "Call to Poets" and celebrate the 250th anniversaries of the Battles of Concord and Lexington, and the signing of the Declaration of Independence!   This...

07.24.2025

History Happy Hour: Staff Picks from the Collection

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...

07.24.2025

History Happy Hour: Staff Picks From the Collection

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...

07.24.2025

Discovery After Dark at Discovery Museum

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...

07.25.2025

Cold as Ice: Exploring a 300lb Block of Ice! at Discovery Museum

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...

07.26.2025

Electronics Recycling Event

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...

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Historical Visitor

07.26.2025

Reenactors from the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment – Encampment at The Robbins House

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...

Arts & Culture

07.26.2025

Thoreau’s Birthplace – Free House Tours

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...

07.27.2025

Thoreau’s Birthplace – Free House Tours

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...

07.28.2025

Thoreau’s Birthplace – Free House Tours

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...

Arts & Culture

Children

07.30.2025

Summer Concert Series at Nashoba Brooks School

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....

Concord250

08.2.2025

Wright Tavern Summer Beer Garden

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

08.6.2025

Meet the Artist: Sarah Spencer at Discovery Museum

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...

Arts & Culture

Children

08.6.2025

Summer Concert Series at Nashoba Brooks School

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....

08.7.2025

Backyard and Beyond: Treehouse Yoga at Discovery Museum

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...

08.7.2025

History Happy Hour: Toasting Literary Concord

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,...

08.8.2025

Whose Revolution Curator Spotlight Talk

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....

Concord250

Historical Visitor

08.9.2025

Revolutionary War Cemetery Walking Tour

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...

08.9.2025

Revolutionary War Cemetery Walk

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...

08.9.2025

Meet the Scientist: Our Changing Ocean with Boston College at Discovery 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...