Join us as we have a Q& A session with members of the Concord250 Committees. Have questions about the Concord250th Celebration? We'll work to get you the answers. RSVP to the Concord Council on Aging at 978-318-3020

Join us as we learn about women who have made important contributions throughout history to the fields of science, math, and art. Chemist Rosalind Franklin made great discoveries and contributions to what we know about DNA. We’ll honor Franklin’s work and learn about other women who use what she discovered in their own research by...

A Concord 250-themed lecture from the Massachusetts Historical Society: The Siege of Boston. Admission is free and open to the public, and advanced registration is requested: https://newburycourt.org/events/ The Siege of Boston was the eleven-month period from 19 April 1775 to 17 March 1776 when American militiamen effectively contained British troops within Boston. The Siege continued...

Long before English settlers arrived in 1635, this land was known as Musketaquid—“the land between the grassy rivers”—and home to Indigenous peoples for over 10,000 years. This event will explore how we can broaden our historical perspective, moving beyond a colonial-centered narrative to one that acknowledges Indigenous history, re-examines outdated myths, and ensures all stories...

Set in the late 18th century, this forum presents a fictional dialogue featuring Martha Washington (portrayed by Sandy Spector), the First Lady, and Mercy Otis Warren (portrayed by Michele Gabrielson), a prominent playwright and activist. In a cozy parlor setting, they discuss their friendship, their respective roles during the revolutionary era, and the challenges they...

As April 19 gets closer, we're excited to announce Concord Gets Ready - an initiative to decorate the town! Submit a photo of your decorated porch, door, or mailbox & be entered in a raffle to win a pack of gorgeous goodies donated by local merchants. We'll be posting ideas, hosting workshops, and making DIY kits...

Join us as we kick-off the 250th anniversary celebrations with a special night of trivia! Hosted by @tom_rutledge_presents and supported by the @Concordcarlislefoundation and @Concordma250th The event is open to all! Get your friends, neighbors, or co-workers together, make an unstoppable team (up to 6), choose your allegiance (Concord/Carlisle, Lexington, or England), and play six...

Theodore Parker of Lexington and Ralph Waldo Emerson of Concord were directly linked to the events of April 19, 1775. Both men's grandfathers were involved in the battles that sparked the American Revolution. How did Parker and Emerson view their revolutionary heritage? How did this shape their thinking in the turbulent years leading up to...

SHOW RUNS MARCH 22 & MARCH 23, 10am - 4PM Quilts 250: Stitching in the Spirit of Democracy is a free, public quilt show organized in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary events of April 19, 1775 along Battle Road in Lincoln, Concord, Lexington, and Arlington, Massachusetts. Showcasing the creative energy of quilters...

Wright Tavern in Concord Center March 22, 2025 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Throughout February and March of 1775, the people of Massachusetts were preparing for war. The Provincial Congress organized a network of intelligence to monitor the British Army and the military supplies throughout the province. Aware of the rebel operations, the British Army...

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...

Around Hear is renowned for their innovative performances, and this event will feature works by J.S. Bach, Dvořák, and local composers Mike Kelley and Dan Sedgwick. From cosmic themes to the everyday pigeon, the music will be both captivating and thought-provoking. Attendees will not only enjoy beautiful chamber music but also interact with visual elements...

Gerald Roy of the Pilgrim/Roy Collection and Jennifer Swope, David and Roberta Logie Curator of Textiles at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, will discuss the history of quilting in America. A beloved art form that has touched many lives since the founding of our nation, quilts continue to reflect the diversity, resourcefulness, and vision of their...

QUILTS 250 SHOW March 22 & March 23, 10am - 4PM Quilts 250: Stitching in the Spirit of Democracy is a free, public quilt show organized in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary events of April 19, 1775 along Battle Road in Lincoln, Concord, Lexington, and Arlington, Massachusetts. Showcasing the creative energy of...

The Minutemen and their World, by Robert Gross, revised and expanded edition March 23, 2025 2:00 – 4:00 in the Goodwin Forum at the Concord Main Library.  In this live session Concord resident, Robert Gross, will be interviewed by Diane Proctor, followed by questions from the audience.   This book is an intensive and wide-ranging...

Parish Hall, First Parish in Concord, 20 Lexington Road, Concord Description:  To mark 250 years since the start of the American Revolution, CWC member Diane Taraz traces the road to rebellion with songs enjoyed by ordinary people, especially those often overlooked, such as women and people of color. She presents lively ballads, serene hymns, bold...

Join us for a ceremonial lighting of the Concord250 Lantern, a 10-foot-tall commemorative lantern inspired by the historic signal light of April 19, 1775 housed today in the Concord Museum. The community lighting will take place on the grounds of the Museum where together we will light the way toward liberty and justice for all....