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...
Call to Poets
Concord250 invites Massachusetts-based poets to join a "Call to Poets" and celebrate the 250th anniversaries of the Battles of Concord and Lexington, and the signing of the Declaration of Independence! This is your chance to reflect on 250 years of American independence, shared ideals, and the hopes we carry into the future. Bring your imagination, unique...
Monday, July 21, 2025
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July 21, 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 22, 2025
No events on this day.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
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July 23, 2025 -Summer Concert Series at Nashoba Brooks School
Summer Concert Series at Nashoba Brooks School
Join in for the Summer Concert Series at Nashoba Brooks School on one or more of the dates: July 16, July 23, July 30 and August 6 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. The concerts are FREE and open to all! Plan to bring a picnic and blanket, enjoying the music and grounds of Nashoba Brooks School! Free...
Thursday, July 24, 2025
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July 24, 2025 -Discovery After Dark at Discovery Museum
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July 24, 2025 -History Happy Hour: Staff Picks from the Collection
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July 24, 2025 -History Happy Hour: Staff Picks From the Collection
Discovery After Dark at Discovery Museum
It's grown-up time at Discovery Museum! Come hang out and play in our outdoor and indoor spaces and enjoy a fun evening with live music, food, drinks, and friends. Your ticket includes a full BBQ dinner (including options for many dietary restrictions), dessert, and three drinks. All attendees must be 21+ years of age.
History Happy Hour: Staff Picks from the Collection
Beat the heat with chilled wine, ice-cold beer, and other beverages in our courtyard, followed by a specially curated tour of staff favorites from the Concord Museum’s collection. From beloved hidden gems to iconic highlights, discover what makes these pieces stand out through the eyes of those who know them best. Drinks included. Tour begins...
History Happy Hour: Staff Picks From the Collection
Join a specially curated tour of staff favorites from the Concord Museum’s collection. From beloved hidden gems to iconic highlights, discover what makes these pieces stand out through the eyes of those who know them best. Grab a friend and enjoy an evening of wine, beer, and light refreshments in the Museum’s courtyard, followed by a...
Friday, July 25, 2025
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July 25, 2025 -Cold as Ice: Exploring a 300lb Block of Ice! at Discovery Museum
Cold as Ice: Exploring a 300lb Block of Ice! at Discovery Museum
Things are getting chilly at the Discovery Museum! Experiment with different types of salt as you explore the unique characteristics of a 300-pound block of ice. Add in some liquid watercolors and discover just how cool science can be. Inclement weather may result in changes to the program, or cancellation.
Saturday, July 26, 2025
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July 26, 2025 -Electronics Recycling Event
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July 26, 2025 -Reenactors from the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment – Encampment at The Robbins House
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July 26, 2025 -Thoreau’s Birthplace – Free House Tours
Electronics Recycling Event
Join us for a day of decluttering, community, and environmental action. We're accepting a wide range of electronics, including TVs, computers, and more. Help reduce e-waste and learn about sustainable practices. Trinitarian Congregational Church is hosting an Electronics Recycling Event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday July 26. The collection event will be held...
Reenactors from the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment – Encampment at The Robbins House
Reenactors from the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment (the first all Black regiment raised in the North during the Civil War) will be holding an encampment at The Robbins House on Saturday, July 26th from 10-4 pm. There will be tents, displays of regimental, state, and national colors as well as a campsite. Two formal...
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...
Sunday, July 27, 2025
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July 27, 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...