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
SIGN UP HERE - 15% discount! Three seatings: 2PM, 3:30PM and 6PM At Art for All 152 Commonwealth Avenue, West Concord
CCHS Baseball Work Day Fundraiser - Support the CCHS Baseball team and have a crew of players perform spring yard cleanup, take down your ice rink, spread mulch, or help with any number of outdoor tasks. The Work Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 5th and 3-hour time slots in either the morning or the afternoon are […]
Join us for The Incorruptible: A True Story of Kingpins, Crime Busters, and the Birth of the American Underworld with author Dan Slater. It’s about the Jewish immigrant underworld of New York’s Lower East Side, and the efforts by a small group of reformers to eradicate it. Published to wide acclaim last summer, The New […]
2025 Honored Citizen, Lowell S. “Sandy” Smith will be honored at the Honored Citizen Ceremony on Sunday, March 30th at 2pm.
Saturday, March 29 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 30 at 2:30 p.m. The Concord Orchestra, conducted by Music Director Zeke Fetrow, is thrilled to perform “American Heritage” concerts as part of the Concord250 celebration. Performances are on Saturday, March 29 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 30 at 2:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center at 51 Walden. We are excited to […]
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with art that expresses revolutionary spirit and reveals the unexpected - including old photos of Concord. All ages welcome from 6 - 106! How to submit: Bring art, ready to hang, to ArtScape, 43 Bradford St., 2nd floor Friday, April 4 - Sunday, April 6, 12-4PM $10 […]
Join us for the book launch of the Concord Museum’s publication Eyewitness to Revolution: The American Revolution Collection at the Concord Museum. Written by David Wood, the book tells the story of the Revolution through the Museum’s unparalleled collection of objects related to the early days of the American Revolution. David will be joined in […]
The Town Election is April 8. A Candidate Forum is happening at CCHS on March 31, 7PM.
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 […]
People are coming - are you ready? Join us April 1 and learn all about the Concord250 Celebration- including transportation, road closures, the Ambassador program, parade route, exciting line up of events and more. Get your questions answered & get the scoop on the 250th! Tuesday, April 1 6-7:30pm Goodwin Forum The Concord Free Public […]
SPRING ADULTS: Burn This all-levels strength and cardio class combines core-focused exercises, bodyweight resistance, heart-pumping cardio and flexibility work for a full-body burn. Build strength, increase endurance, and enhance mobility in a high-energy, sweat-inducing session that leaves you feeling powerful, accomplished, and ready for more! https://theumbrellaarts.org/class/spring-adults-burn SPRING ADULTS: Forever Dancing (ages 70+) Rediscover the joy […]
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 story. Author Jim Sherblom is a transcendentalist, amateur historian, retired Unitarian Universalist minister, and resident of Concord. Tuesday, April 1, 2025 : First Parish in Concord 7 pm […]
As April 19 gets closer, we’re excited to announce Concord Gets Ready – an initiative to decorate the town! Submit a photo of your decorated porch, door, or mailbox & be entered in a raffle to win a pack of gorgeous goodies donated by local merchants. We’ll be posting ideas, hosting workshops, and making DIY kits […]
Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed. Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders. — Henry David Thoreau Transcendentalism broke upon the American scene in the 1830s and 40s, led […]
CCHS Baseball Work Day Fundraiser - Support the CCHS Baseball team and have a crew of players perform spring yard cleanup, take down your ice rink, spread mulch, or help with any number of outdoor tasks. The Work Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 5th and 3-hour time slots in either the morning or the afternoon are […]
The Charles Williams Scholarships Among the duties of Trustees of The Concord Free Public Library Corporation is the administration of a special endowed fund, The Charles Williams Fund, that provides an annual stipend for scholarships awarded to college-bound Concord students who demonstrate an interest and aptitude in the visual arts or in music. The Fund […]
As April 19 gets closer, we’re excited to announce Concord Gets Ready – an initiative to decorate the town! Submit a photo of your decorated porch, door, or mailbox & be entered in a raffle to win a pack of gorgeous goodies donated by local merchants. We’ll be posting ideas, hosting workshops, and making DIY kits […]
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
Join us on Thursday April 3rd at 5:30pm for the opening reception of our upcoming exhibition, "Liberation Textiles: Our Social Fabric," curated by Elizabeth Thach and Camilø Álvårez. The show is centered around themes of individual freedom and primarily features fiber-based visual art. Programming for the exhibition also includes a Curators Tour on Thursday April […]
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
The Charles Williams Scholarships Among the duties of Trustees of The Concord Free Public Library Corporation is the administration of a special endowed fund, The Charles Williams Fund, that provides an annual stipend for scholarships awarded to college-bound Concord students who demonstrate an interest and aptitude in the visual arts or in music. The Fund […]
What is the Massachusetts government doing to keep us safe from the actions in D.C.? Join the League of Women Voters of Concord-Carlisle for a timely conversation with Senator Mike Barrett, State Representative Simon Cataldo, and Governors' Council Member Mara Dolan. Together, we’ll explore the pressing question of what federal actions mean for Massachusetts. Our […]
CCHS Baseball Work Day Fundraiser - Support the CCHS Baseball team and have a crew of players perform spring yard cleanup, take down your ice rink, spread mulch, or help with any number of outdoor tasks. The Work Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 5th and 3-hour time slots in either the morning or the afternoon are […]
As April 19 gets closer, we’re excited to announce Concord Gets Ready – an initiative to decorate the town! Submit a photo of your decorated porch, door, or mailbox & be entered in a raffle to win a pack of gorgeous goodies donated by local merchants. We’ll be posting ideas, hosting workshops, and making DIY kits […]
Saturdays, 1:30pm Tours March 22, 2025 – June 30, 2025 Between twenty and forty colonists who fought along the Battle Road on April 19, 1775, were of African descent or Indigenous people. Although excluded from required militia service prior to the war, these individuals of color were the first of many to take up arms […]
Join the Friends of the Concord Free Public Library for Poetry from the Library, featuring poets Cammy Thomas and Gary Whited. Readings, Q & A, book signings, light refreshments. Cammy Thomas of Bolton creates profound, intimate poems in Odysseus’ Daughter that give voice to marginalized figures that shed new light on the experiences of mythical […]
Join us for this free empowering event and start your journey to a healthier, more balanced life. Panelists: •Agnes Virga, MD, Neurologist at Emerson Health •Nina Abelowitz, Adult & Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Owner of Three Rivers Mental Health •Julia Elliott, RD, LDN, Dietitian at Emerson Health Cardiac Rehabilitation •Dana Williams, PT, DPT, Emerson Health's Clough […]
As part of the town-wide celebrations for Concord250, we invite you to a new edition of “True Stories Told Live.” Join us for another fabulous evening of storytelling and community! This time, it will be a night of stories about freedom… Thank you to our collaborating partners, Fugitive Productions and Transcendental Concord! Image: Nicole de Lisle, Je Vous Vois […]
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
1775 Conference April 10-11, 2025 The Concord Museum, the David Center for the American Revolution at the American Philosophical Society, and the Massachusetts Historical Society will hold a conference in April 2025 on the theme “1775: A Society on the Brink of War and Revolution”. Held at the Concord Museum, the conference marks the 250th […]
The Charles Williams Scholarships Among the duties of Trustees of The Concord Free Public Library Corporation is the administration of a special endowed fund, The Charles Williams Fund, that provides an annual stipend for scholarships awarded to college-bound Concord students who demonstrate an interest and aptitude in the visual arts or in music. The Fund […]
As April 19 gets closer, we’re excited to announce Concord Gets Ready – an initiative to decorate the town! Submit a photo of your decorated porch, door, or mailbox & be entered in a raffle to win a pack of gorgeous goodies donated by local merchants. We’ll be posting ideas, hosting workshops, and making DIY kits […]
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 story. Author Jim Sherblom is a transcendentalist, amateur historian, retired Unitarian Universalist minister, and resident of Concord. Tuesday, April 1, 2025 : First Parish in Concord 7 pm […]
Join us to create personalized and meaningful works of art. This course provides introductory fundamentals in working with acrylic based paints igniting creativity, fostering self-expression, and brings your imagination on canvas. This 8-week course is intended for new beginners and no experience is required.
April 11th - October 31st Location: The Robbins House 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 […]
The Concord Band will present its spirited Spring Pops! concert at 7:00 PM on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 51 Walden Performing Arts Center in Concord. The program commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord as part of Concord250 festivities this year throughout the town of Concord. The concert features two […]
Saturdays, 1:30pm Tours March 22, 2025 – June 30, 2025 Between twenty and forty colonists who fought along the Battle Road on April 19, 1775, were of African descent or Indigenous people. Although excluded from required militia service prior to the war, these individuals of color were the first of many to take up arms […]
The Concord250th Patriots Ball will be held on Saturday April 12, 2025 7pm-12am at the Concord Armory. This Concord tradition will include a live band, dancing, cash bar, light refreshments, a traditional grand march and a march to Concord Center at midnight to witness Dr. Samuel Prescott arriving on horseback to sound the alarm that the British […]
And evening of music words and celebration in honor of Concords third annual Ellen Garrison Day. Sunday evening, April 13 Tricon Church on Walden St Ellen Garrison Day Activities – part of Concord 250. Details to come.
Concord Chamber Music Society Presents Juilliard String Quartet Sunday April 13, 2025 3:00 pm Concord Academy Performing Arts Center Program: Haydn: String Quartet in G minor, Op. 20, No. 3 Mozart: String Quartet No. 17 in B-flat major, K. 458 Smetana: String Quartet No. 1 in E minor Tickets: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36543/production/1206019?performanceId=11494467 Visit Artist Website
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 […]
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
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 […]
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, […]
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with art that expresses revolutionary spirit and reveals the unexpected - including old photos of Concord. All ages welcome from 6 - 106! How to submit: Bring art, ready to hang, to ArtScape, 43 Bradford St., 2nd floor Friday, April 4 - Sunday, April 6, 12-4PM $10 […]
The Salute to Valor Freedom Gala is a premier event dedicated to honoring our Nation’s Warriors and celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. Friday, April 18, 2025 | 5:30 PM | The Concord Armory, Concord, Massachusetts The Salute to Valor Freedom Gala sponsored by ToughRuck is a premier event dedicated to honoring our […]
Celebrate Patriots’ Day at the Concord Museum On April 19, 2025, the Concord Museum will host a special Community Day inviting the public to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. As a steward of the largest collection of objects that witnessed the day the “shot heard round the world” set […]
250th Block Party Timeline All DAY EVENTS 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Turnpike. Community Day at the Concord Museum, enjoy free admission to the Museum to see the original lantern from Paul Revere’s midnight ride and the new special exhibition “Whose Revolution.” Family drop-in activities. Free. 11:00 AM – 7:45 PM Barrow Bookstore, […]
APRIL 19 PATRIOTS' DAY: 6:00AM: DAWN SALUTE (Muster at Buttrick Hillside at 5:45am, 6am Dawn Salute) 8:30AM: PARADE BEGINS 9:30AM: OLD NORTH BRIDGE CEREMONY MID-DAY: PARADE ENDS 1-7:30: BLOCK PARTY CONCORD MUSEUM: Free admission all day MINUTE MAN NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK events happening all day 7:30-8:45PM: CONCORD250 "PATRIOTS LIGHT, including DRONE SHOW at 8:15PM Click […]
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 […]
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.
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Charles Williams Scholarships Among the duties of Trustees of The Concord Free Public Library Corporation is the administration of a special endowed fund, The Charles Williams Fund, that provides an annual stipend for scholarships awarded to college-bound Concord students who demonstrate an interest and aptitude in the visual arts or in music. The Fund […]
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 […]
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 Up!, Barefoot Books’ America 250 collection, […]
Join us for a special event marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution at the 250th Midnight Ride Celebration. Enjoy an unforgettable night of festive food, entertainment, and dancing as we mark this historic milestone in style and honor Churchill and Janet Franklin. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Museum’s educational programs, helping […]
Experience hands-on floral design! Bring your own vase and make your own arrangement assisted by Copper Penny Flower designers. Two time slots offered: 1-2PM or 2-3PM **Choosing one of our vases or bringing in an oversized vase may require an additional charge.
Saturdays, 1:30pm Tours March 22, 2025 – June 30, 2025 Between twenty and forty colonists who fought along the Battle Road on April 19, 1775, were of African descent or Indigenous people. Although excluded from required militia service prior to the war, these individuals of color were the first of many to take up arms […]
Southern Rail’s performances are high-energy exuberant fun, with riveting harmonies, irrepressible humor and sparkling banjo, mandolin, and guitar solo work. Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 7:00 pm Purchase Tickets in advance or payable at the door for this event. ($25 General Admission and free for students 18 and under) Southern Rail celebrates more than four […]
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
The Charles Williams Scholarships Among the duties of Trustees of The Concord Free Public Library Corporation is the administration of a special endowed fund, The Charles Williams Fund, that provides an annual stipend for scholarships awarded to college-bound Concord students who demonstrate an interest and aptitude in the visual arts or in music. The Fund […]
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 story. Author Jim Sherblom is a transcendentalist, amateur historian, retired Unitarian Universalist minister, and resident of Concord. jimsherblom-april27
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
A slightly different kind of revolution will take place in historic Concord with The Concord Players' production of Urinetown the Musical! It's a dark time in a dark city, where a 20-year drought has led to severe water restrictions - including a ban on private toilets. Public pay toilets are controlled by the evil 'Urine […]
Join us for a morning of fitness, fun, and community at the Minuteman Fun Run in celebration of the 250th! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just want to enjoy a leisurely jog, this event is for everyone! The fun kicks off at the Willard School, travels around the neighborhood and ends at White Pond. […]
Event Details: Saturday, May 3rd 9-11am Starting location: Willard School Ending location: White Pond 2.5 mile course and 1 mile course options Colonial dress encouraged!
The Sudbury-Assabet-Concord (SuAsCo) Wild and Scenic River Stewardship Council hosts University of Connecticut Professor Robert Thorson and a special presentation on the history of our rivers as part of Concord250. A frequent and engaging speaker in Concord, Dr. Thorson is a Midwestern native, turned Northwestern geologist, turned Northeastern academic. He is a life member of […]
