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Reflections: Selfhood/Motherhood
The Umbrella Arts Center invites the public to an opening reception for the new visual arts exhibition, "Reflections: Selfhood/Motherhood," featuring work by 2023/2024 Umbrella Artists-in-Residence, Jasmine Chen and Catherine LeComte Lecce, in the Allie Kussin Main Gallery. Also on view is "random assembly" in the Main Hall Display, with artwork by Umbrella Ceramic Studio Artist-in-Residence...
Free
What Makes History? New Stories from the Collection
Open until August 18 The things we keep matter for the stories we tell. What objects do we choose to preserve, and who is able to collect them? Why were they once valued, and how can we continue to see them in new ways? This special exhibition explores what it means to make history through...
What Makes History? New Stories from the Collection
Open until August 18 The things we keep matter for the stories we tell. What objects do we choose to preserve, and who is able to collect them? Why were they once valued, and how can we continue to see them in new ways? This special exhibition explores what it means to make history through...
What Makes History? New Stories from the Collection
Open until August 18 The things we keep matter for the stories we tell. What objects do we choose to preserve, and who is able to collect them? Why were they once valued, and how can we continue to see them in new ways? This special exhibition explores what it means to make history through...
Monday, July 8, 2024
No events on this day.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
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July 9, 2024 -North Bridge Battlefield Walk
North Bridge Battlefield Walk
Meet at North Bridge Visitor Center Moments of great importance often hinge upon individuals making decisions in the heat of the moment. At Concord’s North Bridge on April 19, 1775 soldiers on both sides made decisions that changed the course of history. Meet a park ranger at North Bridge Visitor Center for a 40 minute...
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
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July 10, 2024 -Concord’s North Bridge: History and Memory
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July 10, 2024 -North Bridge Battlefield Walk
Concord’s North Bridge: History and Memory
At 11:00 a.m. meet a Park Ranger at the benches by the North Bridge for this daily 30 minute program. Learn about the momentous battle at Concord’s North Bridge, where the British Army suffered its first casualties of the war, and the legacy of this event in American History. Happening every day but Mondays until...
North Bridge Battlefield Walk
Meet at North Bridge Visitor Center Moments of great importance often hinge upon individuals making decisions in the heat of the moment. At Concord’s North Bridge on April 19, 1775 soldiers on both sides made decisions that changed the course of history. Meet a park ranger at North Bridge Visitor Center for a 40 minute...
Thursday, July 11, 2024
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July 11, 2024 -Concord’s North Bridge: History and Memory
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July 11, 2024 -North Bridge Battlefield Walk
Concord’s North Bridge: History and Memory
At 11:00 a.m. meet a Park Ranger at the benches by the North Bridge for this daily 30 minute program. Learn about the momentous battle at Concord’s North Bridge, where the British Army suffered its first casualties of the war, and the legacy of this event in American History. Happening every day but Mondays until...
North Bridge Battlefield Walk
Meet at North Bridge Visitor Center Moments of great importance often hinge upon individuals making decisions in the heat of the moment. At Concord’s North Bridge on April 19, 1775 soldiers on both sides made decisions that changed the course of history. Meet a park ranger at North Bridge Visitor Center for a 40 minute...
Friday, July 12, 2024
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July 12, 2024 -Concord’s North Bridge: History and Memory
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July 12, 2024 -North Bridge Battlefield Walk
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July 12, 2024 -Summer Friday Nights Free at Discovery Museum!
Concord’s North Bridge: History and Memory
At 11:00 a.m. meet a Park Ranger at the benches by the North Bridge for this daily 30 minute program. Learn about the momentous battle at Concord’s North Bridge, where the British Army suffered its first casualties of the war, and the legacy of this event in American History. Happening every day but Mondays until...
North Bridge Battlefield Walk
Meet at North Bridge Visitor Center Moments of great importance often hinge upon individuals making decisions in the heat of the moment. At Concord’s North Bridge on April 19, 1775 soldiers on both sides made decisions that changed the course of history. Meet a park ranger at North Bridge Visitor Center for a 40 minute...
Summer Friday Nights Free at Discovery Museum!
Join us with free admission and explore the Museum and Discovery Woods at night, every Friday night through Labor Day! We will gratefully accept non-perishable food donations for Open Table and the Acton Food Pantry. Reservations are recommended and can be made 10 days in advance; we cannot guarantee walk-in admission if at capacity.
Free
Saturday, July 13, 2024
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July 13, 2024 -Archeology Day in Minute Man National Historical Park
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July 13, 2024 -A Walk in Thoreau’s Concord
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July 13, 2024 -A Walk in Thoreau’s Concord
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July 13, 2024 -Concord’s North Bridge: History and Memory
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July 13, 2024 -Happy Birthday, Henry David Thoreau!
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July 13, 2024 -North Bridge Battlefield Walk
Archeology Day in Minute Man National Historical Park
North Bridge Visitor Center & Minute Man Visitor Center July 13, 2024 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Archeology is a big deal in Minute Man National Historical Park! In light of the musket balls recently discovered by archeologist at the North Bridge, we are excited to announce a special event to show them off! Join...
A Walk in Thoreau’s Concord
When we think of Henry David Thoreau, we picture him during the two years he spent living at Walden Pond. But did you know that he lived in other homes in Concord throughout his life? Take a unique tour of the domestic side of Thoreau’s life, visiting the homes where he lived and hearing the...
A Walk in Thoreau’s Concord
When we think of Henry David Thoreau, we picture him during the two years he spent living at Walden Pond. But did you know that he lived in other homes in Concord throughout his life? Take a unique tour of the domestic side of Thoreau’s life, visiting the homes where he lived and hearing...
Concord’s North Bridge: History and Memory
At 11:00 a.m. meet a Park Ranger at the benches by the North Bridge for this daily 30 minute program. Learn about the momentous battle at Concord’s North Bridge, where the British Army suffered its first casualties of the war, and the legacy of this event in American History. Happening every day but Mondays until...
Happy Birthday, Henry David Thoreau!
Happy Birthday, Henry! Meet Thoreau on his birthday! Saturday, July 13, 12-2 pm Come and celebrate Henry’s birthday (a day late)! Local historian Richard Smith will portray Henry David Thoreau in the year 1847, age 30. He will receive guests at his house near the main parking lot at Walden Pond. This is an informal...
North Bridge Battlefield Walk
Meet at North Bridge Visitor Center Moments of great importance often hinge upon individuals making decisions in the heat of the moment. At Concord’s North Bridge on April 19, 1775 soldiers on both sides made decisions that changed the course of history. Meet a park ranger at North Bridge Visitor Center for a 40 minute...
Sunday, July 14, 2024
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July 14, 2024 -Concord’s North Bridge: History and Memory
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July 14, 2024 -North Bridge Battlefield Walk
Concord’s North Bridge: History and Memory
At 11:00 a.m. meet a Park Ranger at the benches by the North Bridge for this daily 30 minute program. Learn about the momentous battle at Concord’s North Bridge, where the British Army suffered its first casualties of the war, and the legacy of this event in American History. Happening every day but Mondays until...
North Bridge Battlefield Walk
Meet at North Bridge Visitor Center Moments of great importance often hinge upon individuals making decisions in the heat of the moment. At Concord’s North Bridge on April 19, 1775 soldiers on both sides made decisions that changed the course of history. Meet a park ranger at North Bridge Visitor Center for a 40 minute...
