Exhibition: April 14 - June 14, 2025 Opening Reception April 14, 6PM The Umbrella Arts Center in historic Concord Center will commemorate the semiquincentennial of the American Revolution and “the shot heard round the world” with an ambitious outdoor/indoor public and gallery art exhibition, Weaving an Address, curated by artist Marla McLeod. For the first […]
https://vimeo.com/1024463854/b8cc8a1ab8 The documentary reveals a long-suppressed secret, set in Concord, Massachusetts—the birthplace of the American Revolution, where the first shots were fired on April 19, 1775. While Concord is often celebrated for its role in the fight for freedom, few are aware of the untold stories that extend beyond its borders. The film also explores […]
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 […]
Let’s garden! Create a bright and inviting table-top container garden for your porch or patio with flowering and green plants. Learn about different varieties and how to keep your container garden happy and growing. Garden gloves optional!
We are excited to share Newbury Court's history as a not-for-profit, community resource for older adults and discuss our recent purchase of land in our neighborhood. RSVP HERE
Jim Sherblom introduces his new book, Concord Stories, at the Concord COA on Thursday, April 17th at 1:00 PM. Concord Stories includes indigenous people, white settlers, slave traders, immigrants, and revolutionaries. In this lecture you will discover their stories and be invited to explore your own. Author Jim Sherblom is a transcendentalist, amateur historian, retired […]
Documentarian Ken Burns will visit Concord on April 17 to discuss his new film, "The American Revolution," timed to the start of the War of Independence on April 19, 1775. Burns will be joined by co-directors Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt and historian Rick Atkinson, author of "The British Are Coming," from 7 to 8:30 […]
Join friends and neighbors in this one of a kind collective choral event! Led and arranged by beloved NYC music leader Kenter Davies (who grew up in Sudbury!), we’ll explore harmony, free our voices, and build community through the song “What a Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong. There’s no auditions, no experience necessary, and no […]
Wright Tavern to Bring One-Day Choir Experience to Concord250 From Brooklyn to the Bay Area, the phenomenon of the One-Day Choir is connecting people from all backgrounds and abilities through song. Brooklyn-based Kenter Davies has led One-Day Choirs all across the country, celebrating the magic of group song. To celebrate Concord250, Wright Tavern Sing is […]
April 17, 2025 Patriot Vigil, North Bridge, Concord Ceremony 7:45 pm – 8:30 pm Luminaria 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm As darkness descends upon the North Bridge battlefield we invite you to come and reflect on the events of April 19, 1775 and the meaning of liberty. The evening ceremony will feature a lantern-light procession, poetry, […]
