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    The Fall Issue is Here!

    It’s Fall - time to venture out and explore the places, people, and stories that make this region so special. Begin by planning a day out with our special insert, “An Apple Picking Road Trip.” Our second special guide invites you to spend a day exploring West Concord. Discover the fascinating lives Henry David Thoreau lived after leaving Walden Pond and encounter a possible Hawthorne family curse, a forgotten Yankee hero, and Ruth Robinson Wheeler. And of course, concerts, exhibitions, festivals, walks, talks, and family activities await you throughout the season. Turn to “Things to See & Do this Fall” and “Arts Around Town” for all the details. Happy fall.
    September 18, 2026
  • Things to See & Do

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    19 Things to Do This Fall

    Autumn is filled with amazing things to do this year! Here are 19 of them that you won't want to miss.
    September 18, 2026
  • Parks & Nature

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    A Colorful Concord Autumn

    Fall is a lovely and comfortable season, with cooler and drier days and, of course, the obvious colors of...
    September 18, 2026
  • Where to Eat

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    Saltbox Kitchen: Rooted in Concord

    After ten years in business, Saltbox Kitchen remains deeply rooted in the community it calls home. The...
    October 1, 2026

Topograph: An Evening with Ben Cosgrove

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    Topograph: An Evening with Ben Cosgrove

    Concord Museum

    Ben Cosgrove is a composer-performer whose music explores themes of landscape, place, and environment. Described as “a sonic plein-air painter… [using] his piano as a paintbrush,” Ben has collaborated with groups ranging from rock bands to research scientists, contributed music …

American Revolution

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    The Fate of Nathaniel Tracy and the Yankee Hero

    A common misconception among historians and the public is that Massachusetts privateers engaged in “lawful piracy,” operating indiscriminately with unseaworthy...
    September 18, 2026
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    The Enduring Legacy of Community

    Over the past two years, I have collaborated with communities, museums, historical organizations, and heritage sites to plan commemorative events that illuminate...
    September 18, 2026
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    A Referendum on Independence

    The road to American independence took time to complete, and Massachusetts, despite its reputation as a vanguard state, was not always in the lead. In 1775, even...
    June 30, 2026

Featured Events

  • November 2 2026

    Concord Conservatory of Music Presents Composition: Film Music Workshop

    Compose the Action! Ever wonder how a movie score builds heart-pounding suspense or pulls at your heartstrings? Step into the composer’s chair and discover the secrets behind cinematic sound! Guided by composer and CCM faculty member Manuel García-Baró, students will explore how music creates emotion, drama, and atmosphere in visual media. 

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  • November 5 2026

    Wildness: Lydia Willsky-Ciollo on Henry David Thoreau

    Join Professor Willsky-Ciollo as she explores how Thoreau was enmeshed in a decades-spanning project of crafting a theology of wildness. The focus of Thoreau’s theology—wildness itself—centers on the divinity extant in every person and in every molecule of creation.  In his writings, Thoreau leaves the door open to his readers, who he hoped would pick up the pen where he left off and write their own theologies of wildness.

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  • November 6 2026

    Joanne Freeman on the Revolutionary Era

    Join historian Joanne Freeman for a compelling exploration of the Revolutionary era and the ideas, conflicts, and personalities that shaped the founding of the United States. Drawing on her extensive research into early American politics and public life, Freeman will examine how debates over power, democracy, and citizenship continue to resonate today. This engaging conversation offers new perspectives on the people and choices behind the nation’s beginnings.

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  • November 7 2026

    Concord Conservatory of Music Presents Marvento Duo Family Concert

    Is talking the only way to have a conversation? Conversations happen in music, too! Explore musical dialogues with Marvento Duo in an interactive flute and piano concert for young listeners and their families. This interactive family concert will include a variety of flute and piano music from the Baroque period to the present. Through movement activities and listening games, discover the ways instruments communicate with each other. 

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  • November 7 2026

    On Being Human: Mosaic Meditations by Cynthia Fisher

    Driven by curiosity and a background in wildlife biology, Cynthia Fisher has created varied and philosophical works that seek to elevate mosaics beyond the world of craft and into fine art. Through inspiring cultural conversations, Fisher aims to engage the viewer in questioning our impact on the natural world.

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Concord History

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    West Concord: A Village in Motion

    West Concord has never been a place that stood still. Its identity has been shaped and reshaped by the Assabet River, mills and factories, railroads, a prison,...
    September 18, 2026
  • Ruth Robinson Wheeler: In Love with Concord

    Like Ruth Robinson Wheeler, I moved to Concord from Watertown, Massachusetts, and became devoted to learning and sharing the history of my adopted town. Unlike Ruth...
    September 18, 2026
  • The Iron String: A Thought on America250

    Many years ago, I studied the ancient bardic tradition in Scotland with one of the last living bards. To be a true bard would have meant a lifetime of study, and my...
    September 18, 2026
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    The Legend of the Baldwin Apple

    So revered is the Baldwin apple that Massachusetts has not one but two monuments to the bright-red winter fruit.For many years, the Baldwin apple was the most...
    September 18, 2026
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    America at 250: I Celebrate Bygones

    The abolitionists of the 19th century valued, revered, and lived by the words of the Declaration of Independence. The proclamation “We hold these truths to be...
    September 18, 2026

Arts & Culture

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    Art for All: Creativity Without Boundaries

    Art for All is dedicated to inspiring the human spirit through art! We design and pilot collaborative public art projects with contributions from hundreds of...
    October 1, 2026
  • Arts Around Town Volume 8 Issue 3

    Discover the arts this fall and enjoy a season of music, dance, theatre, and more.
    September 18, 2026
  • Artist Spotlight Fall 2026

    In this series, we highlight the many gifted artists who contribute to the deep creative culture of Concord and recognize the organizations dedicated to supporting...
    September 18, 2026
  • Arts Around Town

    The arts are flourishing in Concord this summer! Whether you're passionate about music, visual arts, or theatre, you're sure to find your summer inspiration here.
    July 1, 2026
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    Whimsy to Take Root in West Concord

    Something whimsical is coming to West Concord—and soon visitors to Junction Park will be greeted by a fanciful new sculpture designed to spark curiosity,...
    June 30, 2026
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    A Season of Sound in West Concord

    This spring, visitors wandering through the West Concord Cultural District may have stumbled upon something unexpected: the sound of jazz drifting from a pop-up...
    June 30, 2026

Visiting Concord Soon?

RESERVE A TIME NOW

Plan ahead and reserve a timed-entry ticket to see the Louisa May Alcott Orchard House!

Welcome to “The Home of Little Women”…and so much more!   

Visiting Concord Soon?

RESERVE A TIME NOW

Plan ahead and reserve a timed-entry ticket to see the Louisa May Alcott Orchard House!

Welcome to “The Home of Little Women”…and so much more!   

Concord Writers

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    When Thoreau Left Walden Pond: Several More Lives to Live

    I left the woods for as good a reason as I went there. Perhaps it seemed to me that I had several more lives to live and could not spare any more time for that...
    September 18, 2026
  • Blood to Drink & Ships to Sink: Did Nathaniel Hawthorne Pass on a Family Curse?

    Your palm is crossed by unique flowing lines that fortune tellers link to your fate. But what if that fate passed through your hand to someone else? In a poem he...
    September 18, 2026
  • A Tale of Two Authors: Charles Dickens’ Influence on Louisa May Alcott

    Imagine admiring an author while you are growing up and then ending up in the same stratosphere of success as them. That is what happened to Louisa May Alcott, who...
    June 30, 2026
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    The Alcott Archives: A Door to Discovery and Joy

    At the library’s public unveiling of the collections on March 28, 2026, renowned Alcott scholar Daniel Shealy observed that the new holdings encompass “numerous...
    June 30, 2026
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    A Hawthorne Homecoming

    Two white horses pulled the hearse into Concord’s Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, a top-hatted driver at the reins. A band of mourners followed on foot as they made their...
    June 30, 2026
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Things to See & Do

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    Discover West Concord

    Discover West Concord and find surprises on every corner. From great food to eclectic shops, activities for kids, the arts, and more. West Concord has so much to...
    September 18, 2026
  • An Apple Picking Road Trip in the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area

    Traditions. Each season has them. Picking apples is one quintessential fall activity that never grows old. There is something magical and exhilarating about walking...
    September 18, 2026
  • Apple Slump: An Orchard House Classic

    The Orchard House recipe for apple slump calls for tart apples baked with brown sugar and spices beneath a buttery, cake-like topping. Served warm or cooled, it can...
    September 18, 2026
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    22 Things to See & Do in Concord This Summer

    Discover what's happening in and around Concord this summer!
    June 30, 2026
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    Summer’s Awakening in Concord

    The start of summer is a wonderful time of year here in Concord, with vegetation flourishing, birds and wildlife busily thriving, and warm, comfortable days...
    June 30, 2026
  • Fall 2026

    Fall 2026

    September 18, 2026
  • Summer 2026

    Summer 2026

    July 1, 2026
  • Spring 2026

    Spring 2026

    April 6, 2026
  • Discover the Battle Road

    Discover the Battle Road

    January 1, 2026
  • 2025 Guide to Holiday Gift Giving

    2025 Guide to Holiday Gift Giving

    November 7, 2025

Parks & Nature

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    An Open Space for Generations: Heywood Meadow

    Heywood Meadow is a preserved space for all ages to enjoy. The protected land is not a park, but rather serves as a historic cultural spot that connects several...
    June 30, 2026
  • Signs of Spring Everywhere

    As spring approaches, we, along with much of the wildlife, look forward to its changes: fresh green leaves, blooming flowers, fruit tree blossoms, and more. The...
    April 3, 2026
  • Nature’s Gifts

    No matter the season, nature has something to offer—but fall, with its vibrant colors and crisp air, is especially stunning. Nature is full of things to see, smell,...
    September 4, 2025
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    Painted Leaves

    “October is the month for painted leaves,” Henry Thoreau wrote in 1860. “Their rich glow now flashes round the world.” And while it’s true that other parts of the...
    September 4, 2025
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    Patriots’ Day and the Signs of Spring: A Season of Renewal and Reflection

    Nature is springing forth and so is Patriots’ Day! And this year is very special as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War with...
    April 25, 2025
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