When we think of Henry David Thoreau, we picture him during the two years he spent living at Walden Pond. But did you know that he lived in other homes in Concord throughout his life? Take a unique tour of the domestic side of Thoreau’s life, visiting the homes where he lived and hearing the […]
Happy Birthday, Henry! Meet Thoreau on his birthday! Saturday, July 13, 12-2 pm Come and celebrate Henry’s birthday (a day late)! Local historian Richard Smith will portray Henry David Thoreau in the year 1847, age 30. He will receive guests at his house near the main parking lot at Walden Pond. This is an informal […]
Join us for a special in-person screening in the Goodwin Forum of the entertaining and informative 2012 documentary "Mona Lisa Is Missing." This award-winning film describes the theft in 1911 of Leonardo da Vinci's painting "Mona Lisa" from the Louvre Museum in Paris. The theft and subsequent frantic search for the painting caused a scandal […]
As part of Riverfest, join us for a colorful talk on what birds Henry David Thoreau saw versus the birds we see today. Some are still here in strong numbers. Our grassland birds have become rare. A number of forest and marsh birds that used to nest here but have vanished as breeders. Many southern […]
Join local yoga instructor Jen for drop-in yoga for adults. This gentle flow class is accessible for all levels and focuses on breath, alignment, and truly grounding movement. Yoga mats and blocks are available, but you can also bring your own. Classes will continue 7/24 and 7/31. Please see the library event calendar for more […]
Join in on the Summer Concert Series at Nashoba Brooks School on Wednesdays from July 17 through August 7. The events starts with the Summer Wonders activities for children from 4:30-5:00 p.m. Plan to stay for the concerts from 5:00-6:00 p.m. by packing a blanket or chairs and a picnic. Each week is a different […]
June 28 - September 2, 2024 Jasmine Chen, Artist in Residence, Fall 2023 Catherine LeComte Lecce, Artist in Residence, Winter/Spring 2024 This year's artists-in-residence exhibition, entitled “Reflections: Selfhood/Motherhood,” highlights the work of Fall Artist-in-Resident Jasmine Chen and Winter/Spring Artist in Resident Catherine LeComte Lecce. From paintings to photography to installation art, the diverse practices of the artists lend […]
Submissions are now open for Photography on the Farm at Gaining Ground! This special outdoor gallery opens September 7 at our Concord-based farm to showcase the creative talents of our community while providing visitors with the latest information on food security. In the meantime, we seek original, digital images of farming, gardening, cultural foodways, environmental […]
If you’re curious about watching silent movies with live piano accompaniment from the twenties, now’s your chance to experience the comic genius of Harold Lloyd and Buster Keaton. Before showing the movies, Richard will show a few movie clips from some of Buster’s greatest films, filled with laughs and gags. Richard Hughes is a summer […]
Award-winning Firelight Theatre Workshop presents We Were Friends, a playful reimagining of Margaret Fuller and Ralph Waldo Emerson’s profound friendship set in today’s world. In this 12-part series (two episodes of which are being performed at the Concord Museum this summer), Firelight explores the intimate and private moments of this deep, platonic friendship. The series […]
