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Visit Concord Massachusetts and Discover Revolutionary History and More!

Concord's Only Visitor-Focused Magazine

We love our town! And we know you will too! We invite you to read more about beautiful Concord, Massachusetts. From our revolutionary history, to our literary legacy, to the charming shops and world class restaurants - Concord welcomes you!

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The team at Discover Concord

Co-Founders Cynthia Baudendistel and Jennifer Schünemann

Beth Pruett, Art Director

Wilson Schünemann, Distribution Director

Olga Gersh, Administrative Director

Emma - one of our canine mascots!

Monty - one of our canine mascots!

Featured Stories

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.
Timothy Wheeler House: A History of Care for Concord Elders
The Timothy Wheeler House, a Greek Revival home with a distinctive columned portico and gabled roof, has housed the Concord Home for the Aged since 1887. It was named for Timothy Wheeler, who owned the site and the land across the street where he operated a grist mill.
What I Have Done for the Good Cause
This is the story of a letter that survived time to link together a centuries-long quest for liberty, a group of red-hot abolitionists, a British woman cloaked in scandal, and a Concord house tied to the Underground Railroad. Written by Senator Charles Sumner in 1860 and making its way to Concord via Barrow Bookstore, the letter leads one to ask, “What would you do for a cause in which you believed?”