Ayo’s Adventure: Across the African Diaspora from Afro to Zulu Art Installation and StoryWalk™
The Robbins House 320 Monument St, Concord
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Ayo’s Adventure: Across the African Diaspora from Afro to Zulu Art Installation and StoryWalk™
The Robbins House 320 Monument St, Concord
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Ayo’s Adventure: Across the African Diaspora from Afro to Zulu Art Installation and StoryWalk™
Visit anytime! Discover a sculpture and StoryWalk™ inspired by the profound influence of the African diaspora on traditions in the U.S. and around the globe, while underscoring the vital role of storytelling in connecting us to our shared heritage. Installation and StoryWalk™ inspired by Ayo’s Adventure published by Barefoot Books.
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Boston Marathon Heroes, Military and First Responders to March in the 13th Annual Tough Ruck Marathon
On Sunday, April 20, 2025, 1,000 military personnel, first responders, and civilians from across the country will gather before dawn to honor their fallen comrades as part of the 2025 Tough Ruck held in partnership with the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) and the Boston Marathon. Participants will “ruck” 26.2 miles along the paths of the […]
Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History StoryWalk™
April 1st - April 30th Location: The Concord Free Public Library Visit anytime! Throughout the month of April, visit the Concord Free Public Library and enjoy the Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History (Barefoot Books) StoryWalk™. Learn about 25 movements towards positive change that helped shape our country, while standing in the heart of […]
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Sunrise Easter Service
Sunrise Easter Service
Visiting Concord for the 250th weekend? You are invited to join us at the Old North Bridge at 6:00 a.m. Easter morning, Sunday, April 20th, for an outdoor, ecumenical worship service celebrating the Hope that Easter brings. Dress warmly and casually! The Rev. Martha Schick, Associate Minister at TriCon Church, will lead this service.
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Open House at Thoreau Farm
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’s Two Revolutions: Rebels, Writers & Transcendentalists
Concord’s Two Revolutions: Rebels, Writers & Transcendentalists
Join historian Richard Smith on Patriot’s Day, 2025, for an entertaining and educational look at Concord’s two revolutions: the Revolutionary War and the Revolution of early American writers: the spiritual, literary and intellectual movement which became known as Transcendentalism. Richard will speak about Concord in the 18th and 19th Centuries, the two revolutions that started here, […]
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CCHS vs. Lexington
CCHS vs. Lexington
Cheer on our CCHS Patriots in a Varsity Baseball Game at Lexington High School! CCHS vs. LHS
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Celebrate Concord 250: Free Family-Friendly Author Storytime and Craft Event
Celebrate Concord 250: Free Family-Friendly Author Storytime and Craft Event
Join us for a family-friendly event in the colorful Barefoot Books Community Space! Enjoy a story time of our brand new book Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History (Barefoot Books) with author Rachel Katz at 10:30am. Following the storytime, help us add to our community art project and tell us: “What Do You Stand […]
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Barefoot Books hosts family-friendly event: “Rise Up! Powerful Protest in in American History”
Barefoot Books hosts family-friendly event: “Rise Up! Powerful Protest in in American History”
Join us for a family-friendly event in the colorful Barefoot Books Community Space! Enjoy a story time of our brand new book Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History (Barefoot Books) with author Rachel Katz at 10:30am. Following the storytime, help us add to our community art project and tell us: “What Do You Stand […]
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Barefoot Books Story Time ok Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History
Barefoot Books Story Time ok Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History
Location: Barefoot Books Community Space Join us for a family-friendly event in the colorful Barefoot Books Community Space! Enjoy a story time of our brand new book Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History (Barefoot Books) with author Rachel Katz at 10:30am. Following the storytime, help us add to our community art project and tell […]
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Panel Discussion & Meet the Author of Rise Up!
Panel Discussion & Meet the Author of Rise Up!
How does a globally focused children’s publisher celebrate America’s 250th anniversary while also acknowledging the complex history of the nation? Join us for nibbles, wine, and a panel discussion with Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History (Barefoot Books) author Rachel Katz and Barefoot Books CEO and Co-Founder Nancy Traversy on the story behind Rise […]
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Panel Discussion: Celebrating America’s 250th through Children’s Books
Panel Discussion: Celebrating America’s 250th through Children’s Books
How does a globally focused children’s publisher celebrate America’s 250th anniversary while also acknowledging the complex history of the nation? Join us for nibbles, wine, and a panel discussion with Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History (Barefoot Books) author Rachel Katz and Barefoot Books CEO and Co-Founder Nancy Traversy on the story behind Rise […]
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