Join us on Thursday April 3rd at 5:30pm for the opening reception of our upcoming exhibition, " Liberation Textiles: Our Social Fabric, " curated by Elizabeth Thach and Camilø Álvårez. The show is centered around themes of individual freedom and primarily features fiber-based visual art. Programming for the exhibition also includes a Curators Tour on Thursday April...
The exhibition features selections from the William Munroe Special Collections and the Town Archives, including art, photographs, broadsides, Town records, and ephemera that explore how Concordians have celebrated the anniversary of the Battle of Concord, or the "Concord Fight," on April 19, 1775. Learn how celebrations have combined public interest and trends with historical commemoration...
Exhibition: April 14 - June 14, 2025 Opening Reception April 14, 6PM The Umbrella Arts Center in historic Concord Center will commemorate the semiquincentennial of the American Revolution and “the shot heard round the world” with an ambitious outdoor/indoor public and gallery art exhibition, Weaving an Address, curated by artist Marla McLeod. For...
Based on the beloved film that took home the Audience Award at The Sundance Film Festival, The Umbrella Stage Company’s The Spitfire Grill follows the journey of Percy Talbott, a spirited young woman who perseveres through personal hardship, violence and incarceration to seek redemption in rural Wisconsin. But in the small town of Gilead, she...
Concord 250: Monumental (Re)Make Celebrate the 250th birthday of the battles of Concord and Lexington by helping us recreate Daniel Chester French’s iconic statue The Minute Man through collaborative 3D printing! What is this? The Workshop is collaborating with local artist and author Dr. Linda Booth Sweeney to reimagine and reproduce a scale model of Daniel Chester French's iconic statue...
Awake, Rise, Act: Contemporary Broadsides An exhibition of Fine Art prints made to resemble 18th century broadsides created for the semiquincentennial celebration of Concord Massachusetts. They are on view at the Wright Tavern, an historic building that played a role in the founding of the United States and the place where the Provincial Congress was...
Naturalization Ceremony at Old North Bridge National Park Service and US Citizenship and Immigration Event. Details to be announced.
The Concord Players presents Urinetown the Musical...a slightly different type of Revolution! It's a dark time in a dark city, where a 20-year drought has led to severe water restrictions — including a ban on private toilets. Fee-based public toilets are controlled by the evil Urine Good Company, which is gleefully gouging huge profits off...
Bessie’s Closet is a free pop-up clothing store open to all. Supported by donations from the community, Bessie’s Closet offers new or gently-used clothing and shoes for both children and adults. Anyone who may benefit is welcome to visit Bessie’s Closet. Museum admission is not required, but also not included. All items are available free...
Join us with free admission and explore the Museum and Discovery Woods on the first Friday night of every month during the school year, October through June! Discovery Woods will close at dusk. We will gratefully accept non-perishable food donations for Open Table and the Acton Food Pantry. First Friday Nights Free are generously sponsored...
Attend the 23rd Annual Lexington Tattoo and Muster Free outdoor evening performance of fife and drum music at the scene of the first skirmish in the Revolutionary War. Hosted by the William Diamond Junior Fife & Drum Corps of Lexington and featuring four other corps.
Concord250 Theme runs throughout! See the iconic Concord250 lantern on the Umbrella lawn, Discover the Battle Road Commemorative issue will be available for purchase, a Brister Freeman Concord250 trading card giveaway will be happening and a Barefoot Books "Rise Up" storywalk! Annual Open Studios and Ceramics Studio Sale at the newly renovated Umbrella Arts Center...
The Concord Players presents Urinetown the Musical...a slightly different type of Revolution! It's a dark time in a dark city, where a 20-year drought has led to severe water restrictions — including a ban on private toilets. Fee-based public toilets are controlled by the evil Urine Good Company, which is gleefully gouging huge profits off...
The Sudbury-Assabet-Concord (SuAsCo) Wild and Scenic River Stewardship Council hosts University of Connecticut Professor Robert Thorson and a special presentation on the history of our rivers as part of Concord250. A frequent and engaging speaker in Concord, Dr. Thorson is a Midwestern native, turned Northwestern geologist, turned Northeastern academic. He is a life member of...
Bessie’s Closet is a free pop-up clothing store open to all. Supported by donations from the community, Bessie’s Closet offers new or gently-used clothing and shoes for both children and adults. Anyone who may benefit is welcome to visit Bessie’s Closet. Museum admission is not required, but also not included. All items are available free...
Free outdoor afternoon of music, history and entertainment by two dozen fife and drum corps representing different eras including the Revolution, hosted by the William Diamond Junior Fife & Drum Corps of Lexington. Begins with a 250th anniversary ceremony on the Lexington Battle Green (1624 Massachusetts Ave.) honoring the 7 Lexington patriots who fell on...
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, on loan from the Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon. In honor of the Concord250 celebrations, Warhol’s original silkscreen of a Bald Eagle...
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, inclusive perspective on this pivotal moment in American history, centering the experiences of women, Indigenous communities, and free and enslaved Black people who grappled with...
Bessie’s Closet is a free pop-up clothing store open to all. Supported by donations from the community, Bessie’s Closet offers new or gently-used clothing and shoes for both children and adults. Anyone who may benefit is welcome to visit Bessie’s Closet. Museum admission is not required, but also not included. All items are available free...
Celebrate the kickoff of OARS' new initiatives with our first-ever paddle race on the Concord River! There will be a 3-mile short course, a 6-mile long course and a kid's race. Prizes will be available!
Celebrate the kickoff of OARS' new initiatives with our first-ever paddle race on the Concord River! There will be a 3-mile short course, a 6-mile long course and a kid's race. Prizes will be available!
Join us for a special program with children’s book author and civil engineer, Jamila H. Lindo. Jamila will be here to read her book Girls Can Be Engineers: Hannah’s Dream Tower, share her journey as a young Black woman in STEM, and answer questions about why she finds civil engineering cool and exciting. Then, join...
The Concord Players presents Urinetown the Musical...a slightly different type of Revolution! It's a dark time in a dark city, where a 20-year drought has led to severe water restrictions — including a ban on private toilets. Fee-based public toilets are controlled by the evil Urine Good Company, which is gleefully gouging huge profits off...
Co-curated with Brittney Peauwe Wunnepog Walley (Nipmuc), Chemacheg Menuhki: Paddle Strong is an exhibition that highlights regional Indigenous history and contemporary textile arts practices. Featuring a fiber basket woven by Walley, Chemacheg Menuhki celebrates the continued presence and resilience of Indigenous communities today. Join us for a talk with the artist, opportunity to visit Chemacheg...
The Concord Players presents Urinetown the Musical...a slightly different type of Revolution! It's a dark time in a dark city, where a 20-year drought has led to severe water restrictions — including a ban on private toilets. Fee-based public toilets are controlled by the evil Urine Good Company, which is gleefully gouging huge profits off...
A slightly different kind of revolution will take place in historic Concord with The Concord Players' production of Urinetown the Musical! It's a dark time in a dark city, where a 20-year drought has led to severe water restrictions - including a ban on private toilets. Public pay toilets are controlled by the evil 'Urine...
On Saturday May 10 from 11am to 3pm your $10 discounted admission to the Wright Tavern comes with the opportunity to play a historical miniatures war game of the British Retreat from Concord on April 19, 1775. We will use Muskets and Tomahawks rules. Command British Regulars or minutemen and see if your dice rolls...
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 as “Thoreau Farm.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...
Saturdays, 1:30pm Tours March 22, 2025 - June 30, 2025 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...
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 as “Thoreau Farm.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...
A slightly different kind of revolution will take place in historic Concord with The Concord Players' production of Urinetown the Musical! It's a dark time in a dark city, where a 20-year drought has led to severe water restrictions - including a ban on private toilets. Public pay toilets are controlled by the evil 'Urine...
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 as “Thoreau Farm.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...
Join us to 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 yoga class for children and adults that incorporates balance, strength, stretching, and mindfulness in the context of connecting with nature. Yoga mats...
Trinity Episcopal Church, 81 Elm Street, Concord Featuring works by 18th-century American composers: William Selby, William Billings, Francis Hopkinson, and James Hewitt, as well as music by C.P.E. Bach and John Stafford Smith Robert Barney, portative organ Ellen Carlson-Dunmire, soprano Ethel Farny, flute Sally Sanford, soprano Anne Hooper Webb, violin Come and enjoy a...
Tanya Bartevyan Piano Recital: "Freedom, Courage, and Love" Featuring: Florence Price Piano Sonata in E minor, Beethoven Pathetique Sonata, and other works. Friday May 16th 2025, at 7:30 pm, Trinitarian Congregational Church (TriCon), 54 Walden Street, Concord, MA
The Concord Players presents Urinetown the Musical...a slightly different type of Revolution! It's a dark time in a dark city, where a 20-year drought has led to severe water restrictions — including a ban on private toilets. Fee-based public toilets are controlled by the evil Urine Good Company, which is gleefully gouging huge profits off...
The Paul Revere’s Bike Ride for the Concord Museum will be held on Saturday, May 17th to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. Registered participants will enjoy a recreational ride through Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Bedford, and Carlisle. Starting at the Concord Museum, cyclists can choose to ride a 21.3- or 32.4-mile loop on paved roads, passing many historic sites including...
As part of Spring into West Concord, the Red Door Duo will be performing outside the Club Car Cafe. Come hear the song they are dedicating to Concord250, "The Guns of Concord" to the tune of that ever-favorite Clash song, "The Guns of Brixton." Learn more about Red Door Duo here: https://reddoorduo.com
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 as “Thoreau Farm.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...
Saturdays, 1:30pm Tours March 22, 2025 - June 30, 2025 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...
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 as “Thoreau Farm.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...
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 as “Thoreau Farm.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...
Discovery Museum invites high school students excited about Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics to a free event to learn more about STEM careers. Students can meet engineers, technologists, and educators from technology industries who have built companies, products, and teams based on their skills in science, mathematics, and engineering; engage in discussions about different STEM...
Minute Men to Minute Men North Bridge Visitor Center Saturday, May 24 10am - 4:30pm As we launch into the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, Minute Man National Historical Park is working on programs that not only tell the story of the revolution but how it impacted the development of the United States. In...
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 as “Thoreau Farm.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...
Saturdays, 1:30pm Tours March 22, 2025 - June 30, 2025 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...
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 as “Thoreau Farm.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...
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 as “Thoreau Farm.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...
The Concord Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee (CPCCC) cordially invites all Concord veterans and members of the public to the annual Memorial Day Commemorations, which will be held on Monday, May 26, 2025 9 am Rideout Field 11 am Monument Square Schedule The West Concord Memorial Day Remembrance commemorations will begin at Percy A. Rideout Field at 9:00 am,...
Emmy and SAG-nominated TITUSS BURGESS has quickly emerged as one of the entertainment industry’s most versatile and dynamic performers, with his work in television, film, and theater generating both critical and commercial acclaim. Tituss most recently starred as Harold Zidler in Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway. He was seen on TV in Season 2...
We Will Welcome The Honorable Stephen Breyer --A Retired Associate Justice Of The U.S. Supreme Court--To Our Headquarters, For A Conversation Moderated By Historian Douglas Brinkley. In Commemoration Of This Year's 250th Anniversary Of The American Revolution, The Walden Woods Project Is Pleased To Invite You To A Special Event On Friday, May 30th, From...
Past, Present, Encore! We are delighted to embark on our second season with Music Director Zeke Fetrow and invite you to join us for a fascinating 2024-2025 season showcasing beloved masterpieces from the classical repertoire, rediscovered gems, and exciting contemporary works. We explore music from the era of Mozart and Beethoven to that of living composers Beal, Kurth, Marquez,...
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 as “Thoreau Farm.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...
Saturdays, 1:30pm Tours March 22, 2025 - June 30, 2025 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...
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 as “Thoreau Farm.” Tour includes the lovingly restored second-floor room where Henry David Thoreau was born in 1817. Visits to the house are by guided...
