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    The Summer Issue is Here!

    As our nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, this issue explores the people, ideas, and stories that continue to shape its legacy. Inside, Professor Robert A. Gross offers fresh perspective in “A Referendum on Independence,” while a special foldout guide, “Following in Thoreau’s Footsteps,” invites you to explore the landscapes that inspired him. Discover an unexpected connection in “A Tale of Two Authors,” revisit the moving story of “A Hawthorne Homecoming,” and enjoy summer events, arts, and ways to experience Concord firsthand.

The Westerners: Mythmaking and Belonging on the American Frontier

  • The Westerners: Mythmaking and Belonging on the American Frontier
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    The Westerners: Mythmaking and Belonging on the American Frontier

    Concord Museum

    Join the Concord Museum an evening with Megan Kate Nelson as she explores the captivating lives of women and men moving through the American West—Indigenous peoples, Black Americans, Mexican Americans, and Canadian and Asian immigrants—in the nineteenth century. Her new book, Th…

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Featured Events

  • August 19 - September 16 2026

    In Residence: Katie Fee, Sayako Hiroi, and Ivo Makianich

    In Residence: Katie Fee, Sayako Hiroi, and Ivo Makianich. Featuring work by Umbrella Arts 2025/26 Artists-in-Residence in the Wedge Gallery.

    Showcasing a selection of work from our 2025/26 Artists-in-Residence cohort, the exhibit explores the development of their artistic processes over the past year and examines what takes shape when you can give your art practice a home.

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  • September 10 2026

    Concord Conservatory of Music Open House for Adults and Teens

    It is never too late to bring music into your life. Whether you are an adult beginner, a returning musician, or curious about digital music production, you are invited to a relaxed evening to tour our spaces and meet our world-class faculty. This year, we are thrilled to showcase both our main campus and our brand-new CCM 2 space — featuring our state-of-the-art Media Lab. Find your perfect musical match and explore your creative side!

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  • September 26 2026

    Shindig, The Food Project's Harvest Festival Fundraiser

    Celebrate the harvest with The Food Project! Join us for Shindig, our intergenerational Harvest Festival Fundraiser, full of music, dancing, delicious food, a beer and cider garden, a pick-your-own pumpkin patch, and more! Enjoy a fun fall afternoon on the farm while empowering young people to make changes in their community by building a sustainable food system.

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  • October 1 2026

    Thoreau & Philosophy

    Join the editors and essayists of Thoreau & Philosophy for a conversation exploring Thoreau as one of America's most profound philosophical thinkers. Beyond his literary and naturalist legacy, Thoreau’s work engages philosophical questions that remain deeply relevant today, shaping conversations about ethics, freedom, society, and the environment. Together, the panelists share how situating Thoreau in a philosophical context allows one to more fully appreciate the depth of his thought.   Co-sponsored by the Thoreau Alliance.

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  • October 2 2026

    Book Repair Workshop

    Have a favorite book with torn pages, a loose cover, or minor binding issues? Bring it to our Book Repair Workshop and learn simple mending techniques with book conservator Luisa Granitto. Participants can bring one or two books for hands-on practice repairing torn pages and loose hinges using archival materials. You’ll also learn how to make an archival “phase box” to protect a family heirloom.

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Concord History

  • 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...
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    Following in Thoreau’s Footsteps

    Few American writers are as closely connected to a place as Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862). The landscapes of Concord and the surrounding towns—today part of...
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    A Walk Along Concord’s American Mile

    Few places in the United States offer a wealth of history, literature, anthropological clues, and examples of Early American architecture along a one-mile stroll....

Arts & Culture

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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,...

  • 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...

  • Artist Spotlight Volume 8, Issue 1

    In this series, we highlight some of the many artists who contribute to the deep creative culture of Concord. Across town, many organizations are dedicated to...

  • Concord Chorus Celebrates Its 80th Season

    The Concord Chorus traces its origin to a summer 1945 performance of selections from Johannes Brahms’ German Requiem by the combined choirs of Concord’s churches at...

Concord Writers

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Things to See & Do

  • 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...

Parks & Nature

  • 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...

  • 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,...
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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...
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