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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...
Concord Show of Locally-Inspired Landscapes by Linda Puiatti
Just in time for the 150-day countdown to Concord250, NOA Gallery presents the first-ever solo show of New York artist Linda Puiatti, Atmospheric, at Newbury Court in Concord. Puiatti's paintings are sought out by art lovers around the world, and many are inspired by the years that she lived in New England. This show, with...
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...
Monday, July 29, 2024
No events on this day.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
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July 30, 2024 -Concord’s North Bridge: History and Memory
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July 30, 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...
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
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July 31, 2024 -Concord’s North Bridge: History and Memory
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July 31, 2024 -Make a 250th Lantern at Fowler
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July 31, 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...
Make a 250th Lantern at Fowler
Make a 250th Lanterns at Fowler and bring with you August 11 as we start the 250 Day Countdown to Concord250! WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 2:00—3:00 PM Meeting Room, Fowler Library, 1322 Main Street, Concord, MA, 01742 Join artists from Art for All to make soda-bottle lanterns for the 250th! All participants will keep their lanterns,...
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, August 1, 2024
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August 1, 2024 -Concord’s North Bridge: History and Memory
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August 1, 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, August 2, 2024
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August 2, 2024 -Concord’s North Bridge: History and Memory
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August 2, 2024 -North Bridge Battlefield Walk
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August 2, 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, August 3, 2024
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August 3, 2024 -Sidewalk Sale
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August 3, 2024 -Grave Detectives Walking Tour
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August 3, 2024 -Concord’s North Bridge: History and Memory
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August 3, 2024 -North Bridge Battlefield Walk
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August 3, 2024 -Art for All Concord Drawing Jam
Grave Detectives Walking Tour
Tour the first burial ground in Concord dating to c. 1636 learning about past Concordians with a Museum educator. Explore the classic iconography of New England headstones that feature winged skulls or “death’s head”, urns, willows, and others. This tour includes about 1 mile of walking on hilly, unpaved terrain. Walking tours run rain or...
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...
Art for All Concord Drawing Jam
Recapture the enjoyment of drawing for fun! Drawing Jam is not a class, but Art for All's Artist in Residence, Mike Sprague, will be available for guidance and suggestions. Each session begins with a drawing game to loosen up and get in the mood, followed by a drawing session with items and images to draw...
$10
Sunday, August 4, 2024
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August 4, 2024 -Concord’s North Bridge: History and Memory
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August 4, 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...
