Patriots' Day is Coming!
Don't miss these exciting events as you plan your Patriots' Day visit to Concord, Lexington, and the surrounding towns.
March 28, 2025

American Revolution
“I Haven’t a Man Who is Afraid to Go” The Acton Minutemen on April 19, 1775
The Acton Minutemen were formed at the end of 1774 at a town meeting. Tensions with England had grown to a...
March 28, 2025

Arts & Culture
The Concord Players
She was spirited, unconventional, energetic, and prodigiously creative, so it’s no surprise that Louisa May...
March 28, 2025

American Revolution
Arlington, Massachusetts: A Hidden Hub of Arts and Culture in the Heart of Greater Boston
Arlington, Massachusetts, a town steeped in history and natural beauty, is also a vibrant center for arts,...
March 28, 2025

Concord Authors' Revolutionary War Ancestors

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Concord Authors' Revolutionary War Ancestors
Barrow Bookstore
Outdoor Display and Photo Ops: Concord Authors' Revolutionary War Ancestors
At your own pace and time, walk through Barrow Bookstore's outdoor display and into the dramatic world of the fighting Revolutionary War ancestors of famed Concord authors such as Louisa May Alcott, Natha…

American Revolution

Minute Man National Historical Park: The Birthplace of the American Revolution
Few places in America capture the spirit and legacy of a nation quite like Minute Man National Historical Park – located along the “Battle Road” corridor of...
March 28, 2025
An Illustrated Timeline of April 19, 1775
What happened on April 19, 1775? Explore this illustrated timeline for the full story.
March 28, 2025
Militia Companies and the April 19th Alarm
April 19, 1775, marked the first battle of the American Revolution. On that day, 700 British soldiers marched from Boston to Concord to seize a stockpile of...
March 28, 2025

Featured Events

April 3 - May 11 2025
Liberation Textiles: Our Social Fabric
Join Concord Art on Thursday, April 3, at 5:30 for the opening reception of "Liberation Textiles: Our Social Fabric." Programming also includes a Curator's Tour at 5:00 pm on April 3, and artist demos. Visit ConcordArt.org for more information.
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April 11 2025
Concord Band Performs Revolutionary Music
The Concord Band will present its spirited Spring Pops! concert on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 51 Walden Performing Arts Center. The program commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord as part of Concord250 festivities this year throughout the town of Concord. The concert features two compositions specially commissioned to honor the historic events of April 19, 1775.
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April 14 - June 14 2025
Weaving an Address
The Umbrella Arts Center in historic Concord Center will commemorate the semiquincentennial of the American Revolution and “the shot heard round the world” with an ambitious outdoor/indoor public and gallery art exhibition, Weaving an Address, curated by artist Marla McLeod. For the first time, Weaving an Address combines The Umbrella’s popular Art Ramble public art installation, on view April 15 through October 7 at Brister’s Hill in nearby Walden Woods, with an indoor exhibition on view April 14 through June 14 in The Umbrella’s Allie Kussin Gallery.
Exhibition: April 14 - June 14, 2025 Opening Reception April 14, 6PM
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April 19 2025
Photo op: Capture Your Inner Loyalist!
Feeling regal? Flourish your own camera and capture your inner Loyalist spirit as you sit in the throne chair outside of Barrow Bookstore. On April 19, 1775, Concord was committed to the Patriots' cause. But some prominent Loyalists had been here first. Come read more about them in Barrow Bookstore's outdoor display and take your photo. Royal or not, you are fabulous! Self-serve. Weather dependent.
Outside Barrow Bookstore, 79 Main Street, Concord, MA (down the alleyway behind Fritz and Gigi Clothing Store)
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April 19 2025
Open House at Thoreau Farm
In honor of Concord 250, Thoreau Farm has special open house hours this April. Beginning with the afternoon of April 19, and continuing through April 27, drop-in to Thoreau Farm for activities for all ages.
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Concord History

A Poison of Liberty and Concord’s Wright Tavern
As the 250th Anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord approaches, a witness house sits at the top of Concord’s Main Street, full of stories of rebels and...
January 28, 2025

The Murderous Lincoln Bridge
On Rt. 126, as you pass Walden Pond, cross into Lincoln, and dip through wooded drumlins, the road soon rises and straightens out by Baker Bridge Road along the...
January 28, 2025
Lidian Jackson Emerson: Life in the Shadow
On the list of Concord’s notable 19th century women about whom few people know is Lidian Emerson Jackson; so little is written of her many talents, quiet fortitude,...
January 28, 2025

Food For the Hungry: The Wright Tavern After the War for Independence
After the smoke cleared, the drums ceased, and the United States was founded, life in Concord started returning to a new normal. The Wright Tavern, built and opened...
November 8, 2024
Agents of Change: The Concord Female Anti-Slavery Society
When we think of Concord’s history, images of Walden Pond, the Old North Bridge, Transcendentalists, and Little Women might come to mind. We don’t always think...
August 29, 2024

Arts & Culture

The Umbrella Arts Center: A Rich and Accessible Cultural Destination in the Heart of Historic Concord
In the heart of the historic Concord Center Cultural District, The Umbrella Arts Center at 40 Stow Street is a multidisciplinary, non-profit contemporary arts...
March 28, 2025

The Umbrella Arts Center: A Rich and Accessible Cultural Destination in the Heart of Historic Concord
In the heart of the historic Concord Center Cultural District, The Umbrella Arts Center at 40 Stow Street is a multidisciplinary, non-profit contemporary arts...
March 28, 2025
Concord Sketches: The Old Manse
Since 1770, The Old Manse has stood majestically on the banks of the Concord River, overlooking the North Bridge where, on April 19, 1775, one of the first battles...
January 28, 2025
Reflecting on the 250th Through the Arts
In 2025, the lively Concord250 Arts, Literature, and Music Subcommittee is looking to the arts to bring fresh and expanded perspectives to local history, elevate...
January 28, 2025

The History and Resurgence of Quilting
Early American quilting is a form of art that has captured the attention of women for generations. To this day, it enjoys a growing and enthusiastic following,...
January 28, 2025
The Colors of Winter
Experience the many colors of winter in Dave Witherbee's stunning photo essay.
January 28, 2025

Concord Writers

Sowing the Seeds of Thoreauvian Studies in Brazil
The First Online Thoreau Conference, if briefly presented, could be described as a collaborative effort between students, scholars, and educators based in Brazil,...
August 29, 2024

Prophets of Truth and Enchantment: Thomas Carlyle and the Transcendentalists
Of all the writers and philosophers who influenced the New England Transcendentalists, none had a bigger impact than Thomas Carlyle. Born in Scotland in 1795, as an...
August 29, 2024
When Genius Collides: Nathaniel Hawthorne and Edgar Allan Poe
By 1845, the careers of Nathaniel Hawthorne and Edgar Allan Poe were on very different tracks. Hawthorne was a struggling writer living in Concord, Massachusetts,...
August 29, 2024

From Concord to the World: Doris Kearns Goodwin’s An Unfinished Love Story
There is something about this small town that continues to draw magnetic personalities who shape our country over and over. One such luminary is Doris Kearns...
June 15, 2024
By Any Other Name: The Pseudonyms of Louisa May Alcott
Max Chapnick, of Northeastern University, has been in the news lately for possibly uncovering another of Louisa May Alcott’s pseudonyms. I was delighted to meet...
June 15, 2024

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Historic Lexington & Arlington: Plan Your Visit
Plan your visit to historic Lexington and Arlington!
March 31, 2025

Orchard House: A Legacy of Literature and History
It is rare to find the very home where a beloved feminist author penned her most famous work, Little Women—a novel that has never been out of print for over a...
March 28, 2025
Discovery Museum
“…for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” – Fred RogersAt Discovery Museum, we focus on helping kids develop the skills to...
March 28, 2025

Concord Free Public Library
The Concord Free Public Library is one of the most unique small libraries in America. It was founded in 1873 as a public/private partnership between the non-profit...
March 28, 2025
OARS 3 Rivers: Protecting Concord’s Historic Waterways
For the past 250 years, the Concord River has been a witness to American history. On its banks, the first battle of the American Revolution took place. Today, the...
March 28, 2025

Parks & Nature

Create Art from Beautiful Autumn Leaves with These Kid-Friendly Fall Activities!
Join in the family fun this autumn with three kid-friendly activities sure to entertain the kiddos.
August 29, 2024

Stewards of the Battlefield
Early this year, National Park Service archeologists working at Minute Man National Historical Park discovered five musket balls that were fired during the...
August 29, 2024
A Season of Change
The colors of Concord in fall are so beautiful they bring a glow to our minds and a smile to our faces. The reds, oranges, and yellows against a green background...
August 29, 2024

Historic Ironwork and Hidden Paths: The Buttrick Gardens Restoration
The Buttrick Gardens at Minute Man National Historical Park look better than ever after several years of hardscape preservation projects that enhance the natural...
August 29, 2024
Thoughtful Places in Concord
One of the most important decisions we can make is where to spend our time – either on a visit, or when thinking about where to put down roots and build a family...
June 15, 2024

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