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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.
The Robbins House: Fifteen Years of History, Heritage, and Hope
For the last fifteen years, The Robbins House has proudly told the stories of Black Concord through the lens of the Robbins and Garrison families. Originally located on an isolated farm overlooking the Great Meadows along the Concord River, the house is one of the only known historic sites commemorating the legacy of a previously enslaved Revolutionary War veteran named Caesar Robbins.
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 was described by contemporaries as an ardent and enthusiastic admirer of Charles Dickens—a writer two decades her senior. Both Dickens and Alcott wrote novels, short stories, and essays; both loved the stage and pursued amateur acting; both integrated social issues into their writings; both went from using pen names to real names; and both became household names. By 1893, only Dickens’ novels were more circulated than Alcott’s in United States public libraries.