Events

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perspective, moving beyond a colonial-centered narrative to one that acknowledges Indigenous history, re-examines outdated myths, and ensures all stories...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...