Week of Events
Special Exhibition: Warhol’s Eagle: Resilience Heard Round the World
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...
Concord Museum “Whose Revolution” Exhibit
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...
Monday, July 7, 2025
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July 7, 2025 -Thoreau’s Birthplace – Free House Tours
Thoreau’s Birthplace – Free House Tours
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...
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
No events on this day.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
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July 9, 2025 -Thoreau Society Annual Gathering Event “A Concord Parade”
Thoreau Society Annual Gathering Event “A Concord Parade”
This is a the Thoreau Society Annual Gathering Event Join a mini parade and meet a variety of spirits including Thoreau, Louisa May Alcott, George Washington Dugan, Gandhi, MLK Jr. and more! Meet across from the Colonial Inn Contact trsoe@bentley.edu for more information
Thursday, July 10, 2025
No events on this day.
Friday, July 11, 2025
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July 11, 2025 -Nature Play Festival at Discovery Museum—free!
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July 11, 2025 -Wright Tavern ” A Flurry of Birds”
Nature Play Festival at Discovery Museum—free!
Discovery Museum invites you to have fun, explore, and learn at our free Nature Play Festival! Â Local businesses will join us to offer immersive nature-based activities throughout our campus including Invasive Plant Papermaking, Mud Kitchen, Bug Hunts, Log and Rock Flipping, and more. Explore our accessible giant Treehouse and Discovery Woods nature playscape, and take...
Wright Tavern ” A Flurry of Birds”
As part of Concord's 250th celebration, join us at the historic Wright Tavern on Friday, July 11 at 7:30 pm for a one-night journey through the events of April 19, 1775 when The Concord Players presents "A Flurry of Birds" . Written for the Players' Bicentennial production by Concord resident David Fielding Smith, The Concord...
Saturday, July 12, 2025
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July 12, 2025 -Thoreau’s Birthplace – Free House Tours
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July 12, 2025 -A Walk in Thoreau’s Concord
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July 12, 2025 -A Walk in Thoreau’s Concord
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July 12, 2025 -Wright Tavern Beer Garden
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July 12, 2025 -Free Family Day at The Umbrella Arts Center
Thoreau’s Birthplace – Free House Tours
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 Walk in Thoreau’s Concord
Henry David Thoreau is known for the two years he spent living at Walden Pond. Did you know that he lived in other homes in Concord throughout his life? Take a tour of the domestic side of Thoreau’s wholly human life visiting the homes where he lived and hearing the stories told of him by...
A Walk in Thoreau’s Concord
Henry David Thoreau is known for the two years he spent living at Walden Pond. Did you know that he lived in other homes in Concord throughout his life? Take a tour of the domestic side of Thoreau’s wholly human life visiting the homes where he lived and hearing the stories told of him by...
Wright Tavern Beer Garden
Today's theme is the "Celebrate Democracy and Wish Henry David Thoreau Happy Birthday." The hours are 11:00 - 7:00 on the grounds and inside the Wright Tavern. The cost is $10.00 to support the developing plans for the Wright Tavern.
Free Family Day at The Umbrella Arts Center
Come to The Umbrella this weekend for FREE family fun! Drop by any time during the two-hour time block this Saturday, July 12, 2:00 - 4:00 PM to partake in a seasonal and creative craft led by one of our talented instructors! This week’s creative adventure: DIY Summer Passports Join us for...
Sunday, July 13, 2025
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July 13, 2025 -Thoreau’s Birthplace – Free House Tours
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July 13, 2025 -Silhouette Portrait Making
Thoreau’s Birthplace – Free House Tours
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...
Silhouette Portrait Making
Silhouette artist Lauren Muney cuts classic Colonial silhouettes for sitters. All of her stunning portraits are cut freehand with scissors and will be cherished by your family for years to come. Reservations required.