Events

Parker's Revenge Immersive Battle Walk 2:30 pm (1 Hour) Minute Man Visitor center Join us for an immersive battle walk at the site of Parker's Revenge on April 19, 1775. Participate in the experience as you walk the Battle Road and learn about the recent archaeological investigations that unlocked the stories of soldiers who fought...

Royal Artillery Firing Demonstration 4:00 pm (30 Minutes) Trainor Field near Minute Man Visitor Center On the afternoon of April 19, 1775 a reinforcement column led by British Brigadier General Hugh Percy arrived in Lexington to rescue the battered British Soldiers retreating from Concord. As Militia soldiers swarmed through Lexington the boom of two 6-pounder...

2026 Patriots' Day Parade and Celebration The Concord Patriots’ Day Parade is one of the nation’s oldest celebrations of the first shot of the American Revolution, attracting visitors from around the world. Concord will celebrate Patriots' Day on Monday, April 20th but events are happening beginning April 17.   Patriots' Day Weekend in Concord: FRIDAY, APRIL 17,...

Join us for a rocky twist on Storytime with Ethan Baxter, Boston College Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences and host of "Every Rock Has a Story" on YouTube. We will explore the surprising stories locked inside dazzling rocks and minerals; feel free to bring your own!

Join us this April school vacation week to celebrate and connect with nature!  All week we will be exploring our connection to the Earth through science, art, and play. Special Earth Week programs run daily from 10:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 3:00pm. See daily schedule for details.

Celebrate Patriots’ Day at the Concord Museum as we commemorate the anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord! Visitors will: Enjoy free admission to see the original Paul Revere lantern and dozens of objects that witnessed the founding of our nation, Explore the new special exhibition, Revolutionary Legacies.  Experience a living history minutemen encampment with the Billerica Colonial Minutemen...